Patrick McDonald sits down with PGA Tour winner and Presidents Cup hopeful Akshay Bhatia. Patrick and Akshay get into the lefty's early step in to pro golf and what he's learned thus far. Plus, Augusta National, team events and the advice he got from former world No. 1 Jason Day.

(0:00) Intro + Akshay Bhatia joins the show

(0:35) Akshay’s growth in the game & when he knew he was really good

(2:50) Was turning pro instead of college always the plan?

(7:15) The Walker Cup + trying to make the 2026 Presidents Cup team

(10:35) Having Joe Greiner on the bag

(13:25) Talkin’ left-handed golfers & Augusta favoring a lefty ( + a Zyrtec intermission)

(17:15) What has Akshay learned about Augusta National the first three years?

(19:00) Playing and winning the Valero with an injured shoulder in the playoff

(20:40) Does Akshay feel young or old as a pro at this point? + advice to other young pros

(24:00) What needs to change to really launch Akshay into the next level of contention

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Golf on CBS Podcast with Shane Bacon & company delivers expert insight, sharp analysis, and behind-the-scenes stories from the PGA Tour every Tuesday. The show breaks down the biggest events, preview upcoming tournaments, and bring you unfiltered conversations with golf’s biggest names — all with the trusted voice of CBS Sports.

Trevor Immelman and Johnson Wagner join Joe Musso and Shane Bacon on Scorecard to recap the final round of the 2026 FedEx St. Jude Championship.

(0:00) - into
(00:50) - Scottie Scheffler dominates
(10:30) - Where does Scottie stand all time
(16:00) - Wagner recreates Scottie’s pitch on 12
(20:00) - Highlights from the final round
(23:10) - Interview with Scottie Scheffler
(26:00) - Scottie converts 11 consecutive 54-hole outright leads
(28:30) - Sam Burns finishes t3
(30:35) - Jordan Spieth finishes t19
(37:20) - Keith Mitchell finishes t34
(39:30) - Rory McIlroy finishes 66
(44:30) - Best Bottom of the leaderboard of the year
(45:00) - Best Break of the Week
(45:45) - Worst Break of the Week
(46:15) - Butter Knife of the Week
(49:30) - Sungjae Im finished t5
(51:20) - Player to win Player of the Year

Patrick McDonald sits down with Si Woo Kim ahead of the FedEx Cup Playoffs. Si Woo and Patrick get into the Open Championship, playing with Scottie Scheffler in Dallas, the trajectory of Si Woo's career and plenty more.

(0:00) Intro

(1:00) Si Woo Kim joins the show

(2:00) Looking back on this season - consistent but no wins

(3:40) Being in the mix at the Open Championship

(5:10) Playing with creativity on the golf course

(6:45) Not being the longest guy on Tour and finding a wedge elsewhere

(7:45) Let’s talk about the putter

(9:00) Si Woo’s celebrations at the Presidents Cup

(10:40) Living in Dallas and playing with guys like Scottie Scheffler

(12:10) Playing in team events with Tom Kim & Sungjae Im

(13:25) The ideal off week

(13:30) Developing as a player and person since being on Tour

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Shane Bacon, Johnson Wagner and Patrick McDonald are back to recap Michael Brennan's win at the Wyndham Championship and look ahead to this week in golf. The fellas get into Michael Block's WD controversy before previewing the FedEx Cup Playoffs and dishing out picks for this week in Memphis.

(0:00) Intro + Johnson’s piece of PGA Tour history

(3:00) Michael Brennan grabs Wyndham Championship, another under 25 American wins

(12:32) More from the Wyndham: Brooks is “pathetic”, misses FedEx Cup Playoffs

(16:22) Elsewhere in Golf: Niemann wins again, future of LIV and Michael Block

(23:17) FedEx Cup Playoffs are here

(28:25) FedEx St. Jude Championship Preview: Top 70 to Top 50, TPC Southwind

(33:59) Picks & Predictions

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Shane Bacon, Johnson Wagner and Patrick McDonald recap Michael Thorbjornsen's win at the Rocket Classic before diving in to next week's U.S. Amateur and debating the 2026 PGA Tour Player of the Year. Then, it's bubble watch week! The Wyndham Championship is the last event of the regular season. The fellas preview the tournament, talk bubble players and make picks.

(0:00) Intro + Patrick put his golf swing on the internet

(3:00) Michael Thorbjornsen breaks through with a win at the Rocket Classic

(12:05) Amateur Golf Corner: Jay Leng wins Western Am, U.S. Am at Merion around the corner

(20:44) PGA Tour Player of the Year debate

(27:24) Wyndham Championship Preview + FedEx Cup Playoffs Top 70 bubble

(35:42) Latest on LIV Golf + Predictions & Picks

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Shane Bacon, Patrick McDonald and Johnson Wagner are back with another edition of Scorecard! Jackson Koivun has arrived. The fellas talk 3M Open and whether or not Koivun should be on the 2026 U.S. Presidents Cup team. Plus, Rocket Classic preview, picks and a whole lot more on a longer edition of Scorecard!

(0:00) Intro + a YouTube show & Producer Josh’s ace

(2:30) Johnson replicating Koivun’s 16th tee shot

(4:30) Jackson Koivun has arrived, wins 3M Open

(15:45) Let’s talk about Scottie Scheffler & another runner-up

(25:00) Other Notables: Michael Kim’s 59, Glover’s shoes & more

(30:15) Who should be on the Presidents Cup team right now?

(40:30) Shane’s appreciation post for Bryson’s YT channel

(43:45) Rocket Classic Preview and Picks

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Golf on CBS Podcast with Shane Bacon & company delivers expert insight, sharp analysis, and behind-the-scenes stories from the PGA Tour every Tuesday. The show breaks down the biggest events, preview upcoming tournaments, and bring you unfiltered conversations with golf’s biggest names — all with the trusted voice of CBS Sports.

Patrick McDonald sits down with PGA Tour rookie Johnny Keefer to discuss everything from his steady rise through professional golf to hitting the first tee shot at the 2026 Masters. Like, comment, subscribe for more interviews!

(0:00) Intro

(1:05) Johnny Keefer joins the show!

(2:15) Playing team sports growing up and the benefits of other sports

(4:30) Deciding to play a fifth year in college

(6:25) A year on PGA Tour Americas

(7:35) Going from Americas to KFT to PGA Tour & life as a pro

(10:00) The changing style of good golf

(11:15) What was the strategy at Royal Birkdale?

(13:30) Experiencing links golf for the first time

(15:05) Johnny Keefer, certified bubble boy early in his career

(16:40) Hitting the first tee shot at the Masters

(19:20) Reflecting on his rookie season on the PGA Tour

(21:40) Getting away from golf on the road + favorite city

(22:00) A golf course Johnny is itching to play again

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Golf on CBS Podcast with Shane Bacon & company delivers expert insight, sharp analysis, and behind-the-scenes stories from the PGA Tour every Tuesday. The show breaks down the biggest events, preview upcoming tournaments, and bring you unfiltered conversations with golf’s biggest names — all with the trusted voice of CBS Sports.

Shane Bacon, Johnson Wagner and Patrick McDonald recap Ryan Fox's victory at the 2026 Open Championship and discuss Bryson's rules controversy. Then, the fellas dish out grades for each of the major championships and performances from the biggest names in golf. All that and some 3M Open picks to wrap the show!

(0:00) Intro + the full crew is back

(1:00) Ryan Fox is the Champion Golfer of the Year / Open Championship Recap

(11:12) The Bryson DeChambeau rules controversy

(23:08) Grading the major championships

(32:13) Grading major championship performances

(42:49) 3M Open Picks & Predictions

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Golf on CBS Podcast with Shane Bacon & company delivers expert insight, sharp analysis, and behind-the-scenes stories from the PGA Tour every Tuesday. The show breaks down the biggest events, preview upcoming tournaments, and bring you unfiltered conversations with golf’s biggest names — all with the trusted voice of CBS Sports.

Shane Bacon and Patrick McDonald are back to preview the 2026 Open Championship! From Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy to the group of Englishman poised to bring a Claret Jug back to england, the fellas have you covered on the biggest storylines. Plus, a game of contenders vs. pretenders, Royal Birkdale changes and official picks for the tournament.

(0:00) Intro + Open Championship week!

(1:00) Diving in … starting with Scottie Scheffler

(11:57) Rory McIlroy’s quest for a second Claret Jug

(18:40) Is it time for an Englishman to win this golf tournament?

(27:05) Contender or Pretender?

(38:10) Royal Birkdale Breakdown + Picks and Predictions

#Golf #PGATour #GolfPodcast #Scorecard #GolfonCBS #OpenChampionship #BritishOpen #RoyalBirkdale #GolfPicks #ScottieScheffler #RoryMcIlroy #MattFtizpatrick #OpenPreview

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Golf on CBS Podcast with Shane Bacon & company delivers expert insight, sharp analysis, and behind-the-scenes stories from the PGA Tour every Tuesday. The show breaks down the biggest events, preview upcoming tournaments, and bring you unfiltered conversations with golf’s biggest names — all with the trusted voice of CBS Sports.

Trevor Immelman and Johnson Wagner join Joe Musso and Shane Bacon on Scorecard to recap the final round of the Genesis Scottish Open.

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