The Edge

The U.S. Open returns to Shinnecock Hills — Scott's favorite course on Earth — and The Edge is all in. Scott and Andy break down what makes Shinnecock such a brutal, beautiful test (50-yard-wide fairways, whispering fescue, and wind that "never misses a tee time"), then go head-to-head in Majors Poker, each drafting a five-player hand to take on the championship. No spoilers here — you'll have to watch to see who loaded up on pedigree and who bet on the conditions. Along the way: a strokes-gained screen that spit out only four "qualified" players, a Ludvig Åberg snub debate, Andy's rant on the golf-ball rollback, and an all-time roast of Tommy Fleetwood's wardrobe. Then it's the Bars Exam — Scott hands Andy two lines from a classic New York rap track and makes him name the group cold. Does he get it? Press play and find out.

Chapters

0:00 — Cold Open: Roasting Tommy Fleetwood's Fit

0:18 — Welcome to The Edge: U.S. Open Week

0:44 — Why Shinnecock Is Scott's Favorite Major

1:58 — What Makes Shinnecock So Hard

3:47 — The Screen: Only Four Players "Qualify"

6:26 — The 20-Player Shortlist

7:18 — Is Ludvig Åberg a Snub?

10:07 — Majors Poker: The Draft Begins

11:40 — Round 2

13:06 — Round 3 + Andy's Ball-Rollback Rant

17:06 — Round 4 + the Tommy Fleetwood Fashion Roast

20:02 — Round 5: The Final Picks

23:02 — The Hands Are Set

24:13 — The Bars Exam: Name That Rap

24:52 — Two Lines, One Guess

25:59 — Does Andy Get It?

28:42 — The Hip-Hop Tangent

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Scott Walker and Andy Walker break down the second men's major of the year, debating the top contenders, course strategy, and drafting their picks for the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in suburban Philadelphia. They discuss why the field has narrowed to three names — and a deep dive into Cam Young's emergence as a bonafide superstar, including his tempo and swing mechanics. They will break down the Donald Ross design renovated by Gil Hanse — why patience, driving accuracy, and a sharp short game will be the keys to victory.

Chapters:

00:00 Show Open

00:29 The Big Three: Scheffler, McIlroy & Cam Young

03:07 Aronimink Course Strategy

07:20 The Contenders & Draft

15:39 Jordan Spieth & the Career Grand Slam

17:44 Andy's Senior Open Qualifying Update

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Scott Walker (The Edge) sits down with Oliver Hsiang and Preston Becker (Weekday Golf) in a crossover episode. The site was Rancho de los Caballeros in Wickenburg, Arizona, ahead of a 90-player golf trip. In Part 1 of 2, the group talks right before play began about how to pull off one of the biggest golf trips you can imagine, whether you can actually play good golf on such a huge boondoggle, and whether you can get 90 people together without finding one jerk!

Chapters:

02:28 – Where Is Wickenburg, Arizona?

07:58 – How To Make Yourself Crazy? A 90-Player Trip

14:23 – Can You Put Together 90 Players Who Won't Hate Each Other?

16:48 – Curating the Guest List & Handling Personalities

21:29 – How To Play Your Best When The Hang Is Strong

24:01 – Do Expectations Ruin A Golf Trip?

Links:

Weekday Golf Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/55bQiGMcQJZgOEBbUovTz5?si=7126c49f422b451b

Weekday Golf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weekdaygolfpodcast/

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The LPGA Edge at the 2026 Chevron Championship

Kent Paisley (@kentwpaisley) launches the inaugural episode of The LPGA Edge with co-host "Worldwide" Scottie Leonard (@worldwidescottie). Scott Walker joins as well to welcome the newbies to The Edge, and talk Majors Poker for the first LPGA major of the year. In “Chevron Poker,” the crew picks their players for the championship, while explaining course-fit factors like driving and around-the-green play. The episode highlights Scottie's boss Ingrid Linblad’s candid press conference about losing her driver swing, panic over misses, and how honesty and acceptance can help golfers.

Enjoy the first episode here, before The LPGA Edge gets its own feed.

00:00 Show Open

02:03 Mission Of LPGA Edge

03:32 Poppie's Pond Tradition Debate

06:58 Tour Identity And Venue Future

10:33 Chevron Poker Draft Begins

12:07 Early Picks And Course Fit

16:20 Mid Draft Stats And Sleepers

20:23 Late Round Major Contenders

25:16 Ingrid Opens Up

31:01 Caddie Mind Games

32:12 Acceptance For Amateurs

34:26 LPGA Growth Debate

41:18 Chevron Course Outlook

42:41 Winning Score Prediction

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Rory Goes Back-to-Back at Augusta: Adaptability, Nerves, and Justin Rose’s Costly Mistake

Scott and Andy Walker recap Rory McIlroy’s Masters win, noting his big Friday run effectively decided the tournament and gave him enough cushion to survive a mediocre Saturday and shaky driving on Sunday, joining Tiger, Nick Faldo, and Jack Nicklaus as back-to-back Augusta champions. They discuss how the current tour is trending toward “Scottie or Rory” being in contention, with limited depth among challengers despite flashes from Cam Young and other chasers.

A major focus is Justin Rose’s collapse on the back nine, traced to a tactical error on 11 that snowballed through Amen Corner (bogey, poor shots, and a three-putt). They emphasize adaptability over “consistency,” not compounding mistakes, and how Rory won by not panicking—even after a risky final-hole decision that nearly led to trouble.

Chapters

00:00 Masters Recap Setup

01:10 Rory Goes Back To Back

06:05 Rose Collapse On 11

07:42 How To Play 11

11:32 Majors Poker Recap

12:46 No Panic Game Plan

13:36 Adaptability Over Consistency

15:53 Closing Stretch Decisions

Key Links:

How Pros Handle Strategy Mistakes: https://youtu.be/MqNB6w_Ayxs?si=s1NEuYxFWOYXzSt9

Eastern Michigan Men's Golf Schedule: https://emueagles.com/sports/mens-golf/schedule

Majors Poker Episode Pre-Masters: https://golf.theedge.show/podcast/majors-poker-the-masters/849af136-b91b-4a0a-ad6e-e0c32777d856

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Majors Poker - 2026 Masters

The Edge pod returns for Masters week, as Scott discusses how The Edge is expanding its YouTube channel in our mission to deliver "The Cheat Code” for golf. While Andy Walker is absent while coaching at the Calusa Cup. Scott brings on veteran LPGA journalist Kent Paisley and LPGA caddie Scottie Leonard to discuss their new podcast project with The Edge, why LPGA golf offers relatable strategy and skill lessons (lower ball flight, less spin, landing spots), the Augusta National Women’s Amateur versus LPGA access to Augusta, and increased caddie movement between tours. They highlight LPGA “ballers” including Nelly Korda, Lydia Ko, and Hyo Joo Kim, then play “Majors Poker” with Masters picks. Stay for the hole show on a special nugget on the 14th hole at Augusta National.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

02:16 Meet the new team members

04:25 Why LPGA Is Relatable

06:10 Augusta and the Women’s Game

09:59 LPGA Ballers to Watch

12:40 Majors Poker Begins

13:36 Draft Pool and First Picks

15:15 Scheffler Rahm Rory Picks

17:23 Rory Top Three Debate

18:01 Bryson Goes First

18:50 Xander and Justin Rose

19:45 Fitzpatrick and Cam Young

20:43 Reed and Lowry Flyers

22:21 Fleetwood and Koepka

23:45 Final Picks Lefty Angle

26:21 How to Close Out

27:49 Amen Corner Pressure

29:09 Masters Moments and Wrap

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Can you keep it real in golf?

We answer that question in this episode, as Scott Walker is joined by guest host and professional golfer Christian Heavens. Christian shares insights from his upcoming urban golf novel 'Tour Line,' which weaves his golf experiences into an immersive story about the game and its players. They delve into the challenges of mini-tour life, and the evolving landscape of professional golf, including the impact of the LIV and PGA Tours.

Plus, the Bars Exam gets a Midwestern flavor.

For more on Christian Heavens, visit https://heavensspeaks.com/

Chapter

00:00 Show Open

01:22 Christian's Journey in Golf

04:01 Current State of Men’s Professional Golf

08:08 Christian’s Reflections on his U.S. Amateur Experience

19:33 Why He Wrote Tour Line

21:33 The Pressure of Mini-Tour Golf

23:14 How To Play Professional Golf While Writing A Novel

25:59 Can You Keep It Real in Golf?

33:34 The Bars Exam

37:19 Future Goals and Reflections

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With Andy Walker out on the recruiting trail, Scott Walker takes the opportunity to dive into Scottie Scheffler’s four-stroke victory at the 153rd Open, and his consistent top-tier performances as described by some of the best guests of the show over the past two seasons. What makes him great? How does his life and faith affect his performance? Do you have to be obsessed to be great? This show answers those questions as only The Edge can.

00:00 Show Open

02:07 Those Tricky Comparisons to Tiger

05:46 Why Scottie’s Game Rises Above The Rest

11:58 Faith, Family, and Golf

15:07 What The Olympics Showed About Scheffler

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While Andy balls out at the Michigan Senior Open, Scott takes you through the preview of the last major championship for the men this year. This episode doesn't spoil when play starts at Royal Portrush, so take a listen while you watch The Open. Scott and Andy talk about Shane Lowry's ballstriking, Tommy Fleetwood's putter, the emotion we've seen from Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffer, and...

IS TIGER WOODS THE LUCKIEST PLAYER IN GOLF HISTORY? (Yup, apparently we went there).

Chapters

00:00 Show Open

02:59 How The Keys To Shane Lowry's Open Win Still Apply Today

06:32 The Mental Grind of Major Championship Golf

08:59 Our Favorite Tournaments

11:41 How Tommy Fleetwood Gave Away His Best Chance To Win

16:03 The Role of Luck in Golf

16:36 Aggression vs. Defense in Golf Strategy

19:29 Commitment Above All Else

22:20 Is Tiger Woods The Luckiest Player In Golf History?

25:17 Creating Your Own Luck in Golf

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Andy Walker celebrates his 50th birthday as the PGA TOUR comes to his new hometown of Detroit. Scott Walker comes for the party, and stays for the content, which takes you inside the ropes of The John Shippen. Joe Hooks talks about his win in The Shippen, and what it means for the event. Scott & Andy talk about what it means to have "Big Show Game".

Then, for the Bars Exam, we drop some lyrics at the drop of a dime, baby!

Chapters

00:00 Show Open

01:10 Joe Hooks Wins The John Shippen

03:02 Joe Hooks Says Why This Win Matters So Much

04:58 Who's Next? The Talent On Display at The Shippen

10:47 It's Lonely On The Road

11:54 How Stress Shows Up In The Body

15:22 It's Not A Gift If You Take It

19:02 Big Unc Energy

20:32 Party Favors

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