• The Genesis Invitational did not disappoint, as Ludvig Aberg delivers on the 18th green for his second PGA TOUR victory. Plus, the love for Tiger Woods after the loss of his mother is felt throughout the tournament.
• On the PGA Champions Tour, 17 years removed from his last victory, Justin Leonard delivers an emotional victory and a return to form.
• The LPGA announces new pace of play rules, firmly spelling out punishment for slow play and reiterating how it will dole out that punishment, something Alex and Michael agree is a great step forward in stopping sluggish play in the professional game.
• The PGA TOUR heads to the Mexico Open at Vidanta where Michael wonders if Jake Knapp can find a winning form again to defend his title from the shortened tournament last year.
• The weather across the US continues to be crazy, from heat in the south, to snow in the north, and it finally hit home for Alex as he is riddled with sickness.
• In Tuned In, Michael pulled the trigger and is playing the newest installment of the Civilization franchise nonstop, while Alex caught the star-studded SNL50 specials.
• Alex caught up with the 2025 PGA of America Coach and Instructor of the Year while at the PGA Show last month, Jason Baile. Jason chats about the importance of stretching and his Golf Forever program.
• The 2024 PGA of America Coach of the Year, Jason Baile, also talked with Alex at the PGA Show, sharing personal stories with Korn Ferry winner Hank Lebioda, LPGA Hall of Famer Inbee Park, and Solheim Cup Captain Stacy Lewis.
• NBA All Star Weekend came and went, and it was a disappointment as Alex shares how horrible one of his favorite weekends has become.
• Major League Baseball is back (!) as Spring Training heats up and Alex has faith in his Red Sox after a busy offseason.
• As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, it's all about Valentine's Day as the guys recap their romantic meals, including bougie honeycomb and a thick steak.

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• The party at TPC Scottsdale didn't disappoint at Belgium captures its first PGA TOUR victory thanks to Thomas Detry's big win at the WM Pheonix Open.
• The Founder's Cup produced a suspenseful Sunday until Jin Young Ko's bogey-less streak ended at 90 holes and American Yealimi Noh claimed her first LPGA victory.
• Big news happened this week in the PGA and PIF merger, as Donald Trump got to meet with the PGA, and Tiger played 18 with the President Sunday morning.
• The Genesis Invitational heads to Torrey Pines, and Tiger Woods is in the field. A course that has brought Tiger a lot of success over his career, Michael wonder's if Tiger would have teed it up if the tournament would have been held at Riviera.
• This weekend's headline is Valentine's Day, and there's still time to get something for the one you love.
• In Tuned In, Michael is getting ready to play the newest game in the long running Civilization franchise, but wants Alex's help in deciding which version to buy. Alex, meanwhile, got to see Lifehouse in concert, a 2000s band that doesn't do many shows anymore.
• This week's guest is Stacy Lewis. The 2 Time Major Champion and Solehim Cup Captain in 2023 and 2024 for Team USA shares what it was like to coach a winning team on US soil, he plans for the future, and she shares her thoughts on the game's future.
• Super Bowl 59 did not go as planed for the Kansas City Chiefs, as the Eagles fly high and cruise to victory. Alex and Michael break down their favorite prop bets from the game, and their thoughts on Kendrick Lamar's Halftime Show.
• In #AlwaysEndWithFood, the guys share their Super Bowl spreads, including muffuletta sandwiches from Alex, and a Dip Party for Michael.

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• Rory McIlroy called it one of the "Cathedrals of Golf" and has now taken the top prize at Pebble Beach after winning this weekend's AT&T Pro-Am. Top names dominated the leaderboard including Shane Lowry, Justin Rose, and the return of Scottie Scheffler. Plus, Alex asks what Michael thinks of Jason Day's Malbon all-sweats outfit.
• The LPGA season kicked off in Orlando, FL with the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions. Nelly Korda tried to start off her 2025 with a win, charging late, but South Korean A Lim Kim held on for her third victory on Tour.
• The Korn Ferry Tour also started off their season at The Panama Championship, and past guest Dylan Wu had a strong weekend finishing T2 as he works to get back to full PGA TOUR membership.
• This weekend's big event is the WM Phoenix Open. More of a party and a concert than a golf tournament, Alex asks Michael which headliner for the concerts each night he'd want to sit through (hint: Michael will bring a photograph to hold up during the concert).
• The TGL got their first taste of Tiger vs Rory last week, and their first OT "thriller." But maybe the more interesting finding is that the TGL is hiring seat fillers for the intimate venue.
• Alex's time at the PGA Show two weeks ago got him some cool videos of what was happening. A new VLOG will be hitting our YouTube channel this week, and Alex shares a surprise of what you'll find in the video.
• In Tuned In, Michael shares how anxious the last two weeks have been if you're of a certain political persuasion, and Alex shares updates on Beast Games and his favorite moments from the Grammys.
• This week's guest is Gianna Gravalese. Returning to the podcast, Gianna shares stories of this year's iHeartRadio Jungle Ball, her predictions for who will have a big 2025, and why everyone should go on a burger crawl with their fiends. Follow along with Gianna on Instagram at @giannagravalese and @HangryCures.
• The NFL's Pro Bowl Games very quietly took place over the weekend, and Michael and Alex wonders if anyone really cares.
• Super Bowl LIX heads to New Orleans for a matchup nobody wanted, but at least the prop bets keep things interesting, including a whole bunch themed around Taylor Swift and Kendrick Lamar's halftime show.
• The NBA is all aflutter after a massive trade this weekend which begs the question: is anybody safe?
• Trading cards are getting bigger and bigger, but an amazing deal of experiences and season tickets couldn't sway one kid from giving away a one-of-a-kind Paul Skenes card to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
• As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex gets in on the action at the Chilis 3-For-Me deal, and Michael is getting used to a new space as the bakery he works at grows and grows.

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• Alex and special co-host Charlie Crenshaw share their impressions of the 2025 PGA Merchandise Show, the largest show in 15 years, in Orlando, FL.
• The new PGA of America President spoke at the PGA Show about new rollbacks to the golfball, and Charlie shares his thoughts on the controversial plans.
• Charlie shares his favorite breakfast spot, iHop, and what he ordered before the show started.
• Alex chats with Amber Bogle, a PGA HOPE Ambassador and veteran, who shares how she fell in love with the game of golf, and what it was like to putt in front of Arnold Palmer.
• Ranked as one of the best instructors for kids in America, Megan Johnston chats with Alex about the fundamentals and what makes Big Cedar Lodge and Payne's Valley so amazing.

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• The American Express was a return to the winner's circle for Georgia alum Sepp Straka, slowly turning into one of the world's best. But PGA Rookie William Mouw stole the show with his horrifically bad 13 during his second round.
• The schedule for the next few weeks is set on the PGA TOUR until the Genesis Invitational. Normally at Riviera, now moved due to the LA Wildfires, Alex and Michael wonder if we'll see the tournament in Scottsdale right after the WM Phoenix Open.
• The Dubai Desert Classic was a big win or LIV golfer Tyrrel Hatton, whose win in Dubai will give him much needed OWGR points to stay in the majors.
• Tiger Woods made his official TGL debut last week, but didn't get a good result as his Jupiter Links fell to a very good LA Golf Club anchored by Sahith Theegala.
• Alex is off to Orlando for the PGA Show this week, where he'll be chatting with world renowned instructors, Solheim Cup Captain Stacy Lewis, and more. Make sure to follow along on our IG and YouTube so you don't miss it.
• In Tuned In, Michael is battening down the hatches as an unusual winter storm makes its way to Savannah with freezing rain, sleet, and snow. Alex, meanwhile, is disappointed with the "ending" of Squid Game and wonders what the best game to take is in Mr Beast's Beast Games.
• This week's guest is Kelly Walker from Visit Frisco, The Communications Manager shares her thoughts on the amazing golf available in this Dallas suburb, how great the sport scene is, and more.
• The NFL Playoffs gave us some dissapointing outcomes as fan favorites couldn't get over the hump into the Conference Championships next weekend.
• As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex is enjoying a healthy date night with some sushi, while Michael is whipping up a Chocolate Honey pie.

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• The Sony Open went to a playoff, and Nick Taylor notched his third playoff and fifth PGA Tour victory in Hawaii.
• TGL debuted at its home in Florida as The Bay Golf Club beat up the New York Golf Club at the incredibly tech-infused indoor league which left Alex very satisfied.
• LIV Golf has always been about the money, and one exiting member of the rival tour sounded off.
• Next week is the PGA Show in Orlando, FL where anyone who makes anything golf related gets together to showcase their wares. Alex will be there once again and shares what we should expect in the coming weeks on the podcast.
• In Tuned In, Michael shares the progress he and his wife are making in their two-year long board game challenge, playing every game they own 3 times (they own over 100). Alex, meanwhile, doesn't understand why everyone doesn't take the money in Squid Game's second season, and the new Beast Games from Mr Beast.
• This week's guest is Francis Biondi, a golf instructor at Beyond Golf Performance in Austin, TX. Francis shares his views on golf, plus what it was like to make meatloaf for Gordon Ramsey on Master Chef, and putt it out on Holey Moley.
• College Football is headed to its championship, and its a bit of a disappointment with how bad the selection committee is at ranking teams.
• In the NFL, the Wild Card Weekend is in the books, and now it's just a matter of time before the Chiefs are in the Super Bowl.
• As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex is getting healthy in January with cauliflower pizza, while Michael is staying warm with the best ramen in Savannah.

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• The Sentry kicked off the 2025 season in paradise and Hideki Matsuyama set a PGA scoring record with a unique swing that bothers Alex.
• 2024 wrapped up in style for Alex and Michael, as they share what happened during the holidays, including a hilarious tour of Savannah, and poorly-timed sickness for Alex.
• The TGL kicks off this week with an arena that includes incredible technology, a rotating green, and a screen as big as a movie theater.
• Rumors are swirling of a new format for the TOUR Championship, and it would mark a return of a bracket on the PGA Tour.
• Scottie Scheffler punctured his hand during Christmas, and Alex really wonders why the best player in the world is risking injury to his most important asset.
• In Tuned In, Michael watched the hilarious surrealist slapstick comedy Hundreds of Beavers and encourages everyone to watch it. Alex, meanwhile, can't get over the generosity of Mr Beast in the new show Beast Games.
• This week's guest is Jason Mengel, the Championship Director of the 2023 KitchenAide Senior PGA Champ, the 2025 KMPG Women's PGA Champ, and the 2027 PGA Champ, all being held at PGA Frisco. Jason shares what its like to run a major championship, and what everyone should expect as the world best keep coming to Frisco and the new PGA of America HQ.
• College Football's new bracket is creating plenty of drama, and all the upsets, as all of the top 4 seeds lost their games. But Alex's Baby Bets were able to secure a winning season as Bowl Season heads toward its conclusion.
• The NFL Season wrapped up its regular season, and Michael's Giants and Alex's Patriots shared similar fates. And yet, the Giants kept their coach and the Patriots parted ways with theirs, creating some confusion and frustration.
• As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex is trying to get a taste of home in a Lobster Roll, and Michael tried a Savannah staple in Vic's on the River that did not live up to the hype.

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• The PGA and LPGA teamed up for their annual team event, the Grant Thorton Shootout, where a new pairing took the win wire-to-wire. Meanwhile, Michael wonders why the PGA's best don't show up while the LPGA's does. Plus excitement at what may be coming to the Olympics in LA in 2028.
• The DP World Tour had their annual episode of Planet Earth with a side of golf in South Africa for the Alfred Dunhill Championship, where local Shaun Norris had to wait it out after posting a score for the win.
• This weekend is the annual PNC Championship, where all eyes will be on Tiger Woods as he returns to play with son Charlie. But other parent-child teams are more likely to win this fun event.
• Alex is headed to Frisco, TX to see the Frisco Bowl and check in with friends from his last trip to the Dallas area.
• In Tuned In, Alex is sharing his take on the season finale of Yellowstone, while the Top 10 is now very full of Christmas songs.
• This week's guest is Blair Wortsmith, who the guys first met at the Desire Cup at TPC Sawgrass in 2023. Blair, the Director of Programs and Operations for the Danny Wuerffel Foundation, is also the Fan Experience Producer for SEC Nation on ESPN. Blair chats with Alex and shares what its like being on the road every weekend with the SEC Nation team, what it was like meeting Matthew McConaughey, and how her British boyfriend first reacted to American football.
• The Lady Vols of Tennessee broke the record for the most 3-pointers made in a game, beating out a record held by 2-teams in the men's side of the ball.
• In College Football, Bowl Season is now upon us, and this weekend's first slate of games in the CFB Playoffs makes Michael ask: does anyone really like Notre Dame? Plus, a new addition to the college landscape is making massive shifts in the game.
• In the NFL, Michael's Giants continue to suck in new sucky ways, Alex's Patriots continue to lose, and the Chiefs continue to win.
• As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex is ready for all the great eats in Frisco, while Michael has his Christmas menu also all set.  

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• The Hero World Challenge did not surprise, as Scottie Scheffler won for the 9th time globally in 2024, becoming just the second player to do it. So it Scottie really as good as Tiger Woods? Alex and Michael ponder the question.
• The LIV guys showed up at the the PIF Saudi International and Joaquin Neimann showed how he could be the best golfer currently in the rival circuit.
• The Grant Thorton Invitational heads to Naples, FL with co-ed teams from the PGA and LPGA, an event that should really have a more central spot on the golf game's calendar.
• Michael shares a news story about someone's golf clubs that caught fire thanks to a Delta luggage crew, and Alex wonders how that could happen.
• In Tuned In, Michael shares a review of this year's Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, while Alex is enjoying the new Pop Culture Jeopardy!
• This week's guests are WVU Football reporter Jorden from the Country Roads Webcast and John Maddox from TigersSportsReport.com. Both Jorden and John share insights from the past season, what's in store for the future, and their predictions for the Frisco Bowl.
• In Pop Politics, Michael is wondering what is fair game when heckling a player during a sporting event.
• Juan Soto is now the highest paid professional athlete, taking a monster deal with the Mets, and Michael isn't bitter about it at all.
• In College Football, Alex had a dismal week with his Baby Bets during Conference Championship weekend. And Michael is loving the first ever college football bracket.
• In the NFL, Michael's Giants continue to suck, but maybe not as bad as the neighboring Jets, but the Chiefs continue to find ways to win football games.
• As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex is looking forward to the return of the Snack Wrap at McDonalds, while Michael visits a new Irish Pub in Savannah with some very big roots in Ireland and a place Alex and Michael visited a last year.

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