The First Cut Golf

The takes from Jordan Spieth's third major win have not stopped, and Kyle Porter brings some clarity to the conversations of comparing his pace to Tiger Woods (1:30) and Rory McIlroy (7:30). Kyle and Chip Patterson discuss how the 2017 season has shaped up for Dustin Johnson (13:30) and others in the major championships and make some expert picks for the Canadian Open (22:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jordan Spieth joined Jack Nicklaus as the only player to win three legs of the career grand slam before turning 24, and now the question for Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson is how many majors Spieth will win by the end of his career. Kyle and Chip recap what was an all-time Open finish, picking out both favorite and most important moments and performances. 01:00 -- All all-time Open finish 05:30 -- Spieth's mental advantage and historic pace 10:00 -- Grading Rory McIlroy's "lost opportunity" 13:00 -- Who's actually the alpha of this generation? 17:00 -- Spieth vs. Rory 21:00 -- Links golf is just the best 27:00 -- It just wasn't Rickie Fowler's week 32:00 -- Will Matt Kuchar win a major? 37:45 -- Over/under: Jordan Spieth major wins To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson link up for a mid-championship update edition of the First Cut Podcast, reviewing the first two rounds of action at Royal Birkdale and making some predictions for the weekend at the 146th Open Championship. Will Jordan Spieth finish the job and go wire-to-wire, Tiger-style, for the win? Will Rory McIlroy chase him down? Are there any other sleepers in the mix? Chip and Kyle weigh in with grades and thoughts on the first two rounds of action. 02:20 -- Jordan Spieth's formula to win 06:11 -- This generation vs. Tiger comparisons 08:18 -- Rory McIlroy with the round of the day 12:10 -- Can Rory chase down Spieth? 17:33 -- Grading Royal Birkdale (the course) 20:15 -- It's better when Ian Poulter is involved 23:10 -- Grading Matt Kuchar's chances 26:00 -- Why did we underestimate Brooks Koepka? 29:10 -- Where to draw the line for title contention To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The third major of the season is here and Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson have reconvened for the Open Championship preview you need to hear before the start of Thursday's action at Royal Birkdale. After breaking down the course, Kyle and Chip run down the storylines for Dustin Johnson, Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth and more along with picks and predictions for the championship. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson offer instant reaction to Bryson DeChambeau's incredible back nine on Sunday to win the John Deere Classic and earn a spot in the British Open. DeChambeau has been a polarizing figure among golf fans in his pro career, but Kyle and Chip discuss what he's brought to the game and what to expect from him moving forward. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The countdown to the British Open is on with a recap of Jon Rahm's win in the Irish Open and a preview of what to watch in the Scottish Open as we sit one week away from the start of play at Royal Birkdale. Back stateside, Kyle gives his expert picks for the John Deere Classic. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson preview a big weekend on both the European and PGA Tours, with Rory McIlroy hosting the Irish Open and the Greenbrier Classic making it's return. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a weekend light with big names on the PGA Tour, golf still delivered the thrills on Sunday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson preview the Quickens Loans National, starting with a spotlight on Rickie Fowler in his return to action since a disappointing finish at the U.S. Open at Erin Hills. The field is led by Fowler and Justin Thomas, but Kyle has some other names in mind as potential winners this weekend. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson review the Jordan Spieth's all-time great hole-out to win in a playoff over Daniel Berger at the Travelers Championship. Kyle explains how Spieth's game and success set up for a Phil Mickelson-like career and helps Chip get to the bottom of the Rory McIlroy criticism that's started to heat up in recent weeks. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices