The Kyle Suchsland Show

The Fourth of July weekend is in the books, and we're breaking down everything that happened across the sports world.

This week:

• Chris Gotterup captures the John Deere Classic and looks ready for an even bigger breakthrough.
• Previewing the Genesis Scottish Open and making this week's betting picks before The Open Championship.
• Ferrari is officially back. Charles Leclerc wins at Silverstone, the controversial safety car finish, and what Max Verstappen's future could look like.
• Cubs continue their push through the NL Central.
• USA Soccer keeps advancing while international football delivers another incredible week.
• Crumb Bum of the Week returns with a defense of Fourth of July fireworks.
• Plus, a full spoiler review of House of the Dragon Episode 3, including the biggest storylines and what's coming next.

New episodes every week covering golf, Formula 1, Chicago sports, TV, betting, and whatever else is happening in the world.

Golf, PGA Tour, John Deere Classic, Chris Gotterup, Genesis Scottish Open, The Open Championship, Formula 1, Silverstone, Ferrari, Charles Leclerc, Max Verstappen, Chicago Cubs, USA Soccer, House of the Dragon, Sports Podcast

Victor Hovland finally gets back in the winner's circle after defeating Scottie Scheffler in a Monday playoff at the Travelers Championship. I break down what the win means, why Collin Morikawa looks ready for another major run, and make this week's John Deere Classic betting picks.

Then we get into the biggest story in golf as new reports surrounding Phil Mickelson spark serious questions about his legacy and future in the game.

Plus:

• Silverstone Grand Prix preview
• F1 season storylines
• Cubs heating up before the All-Star break
• House of the Dragon Episode 2 reaction (with spoilers)
• This week's Crumb Bum of the Week

New episodes every week covering golf, Formula 1, Chicago sports and whatever else is dominating the sports world.

• Travelers Championship recap
• Victor Hovland playoff win
• Scottie Scheffler analysis
• Phil Mickelson news
• John Deere Classic picks
• Silverstone Grand Prix preview
• Formula 1 podcast
• PGA Tour podcast
• Golf betting picks
• Chicago Cubs podcast
• House of the Dragon review

The fourth major of the year is officially in the books, and Kyle has plenty to say about it.

This week on The Kyle Suchsland Show, we break down Wyndham Clark's U.S. Open victory, the surprising fan reaction at Shinnecock, and whether golf's "villain era" has gone too far. Kyle dives into the biggest storylines from the championship, hands out his Crumb Bum of the Week, updates the ever-important Alien Golf Team rankings, and looks ahead to the Travelers Championship with fresh picks.

Outside of golf, we preview the Austrian Grand Prix, discuss the latest LIV Golf rumors and what they could mean for the future of the sport, check in on the Cubs, react to the unexpected World Cup fever sweeping the country, and close the show with a spoiler-filled recap of the House of the Dragon Season 3 premiere.

From major championship drama to dragons and Formula 1, this episode has a little bit of everything.

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Three rounds are in the books at the U.S. Open, and Kyle has thoughts.

What was supposed to be Shinnecock Hills' brutal test of survival has turned into one of the most polarizing major championships in recent memory. Kyle breaks down why the USGA may have overcorrected with course setup, how Wyndham Clark's lead has sparked outrage, and why Scottie Scheffler still isn't out of this thing heading into Sunday.

Plus, an all-time rant on the lack of fans surrounding the leaders late on Saturday, frustrations with New York golf crowds, LIV Golf's disastrous week, the collapse of several contenders, and the players still capable of making one final charge.

Can Scottie pull off the comeback? Will Wyndham hold on? Or are we headed for major championship chaos?

Topics include:
• Wyndham Clark's controversial position atop the leaderboard
• Why the USGA may have gotten Shinnecock wrong
• Scottie Scheffler's Sunday chances
• LIV Golf's disappointing performance
• Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, Rory McIlroy and other contenders
• The shocking crowd scenes late Saturday
• Final-round predictions and what to watch on Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there. Enjoy Championship Sunday.

The second round of the U.S. Open is officially in the books, and things are getting weird.

Kyle breaks down Windham Clark extending his lead, why Shinnecock still hasn't reached true U.S. Open brutality, and whether the USGA has already gone too far—or not far enough. Plus, the biggest stories from Friday:

• Windham Clark's controversial past and his quest to hold off the field
• Collin Morikawa, Xander Schauffele, and the weekend contenders lurking behind the lead
• Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy trying to stay within striking distance
• Four amateurs surviving the cut
• Bryson DeChambeau missing yet another major cut
• Jon Rahm's shocking collapse and exit from the championship
• LIV Golf's disastrous week at the U.S. Open
• Why "the lion in the grass" could decide who wins this major

Who remembers they're a lion this weekend—and who folds under pressure?

Grab a drink, settle in, and get ready for moving day.

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The first round of the U.S. Open is officially in the books, and Birdie to Bogey is here to break down all the chaos.

Was this the brutal test we were promised... or did the USGA accidentally soften things up? Wyndham Clark took full advantage of the afternoon wave, Rory McIlroy grinded through the tough stuff, Scottie Scheffler looked human, and Jordan Spieth once again tested our patience.

Plus, we dive into:

• The massive difference between morning and afternoon conditions
• Whether the USGA got setup decisions wrong
• Why Peacock might be this week's Crumb Bum
• Early reactions to the cut line
• LIV vs PGA storylines
• Who's still alive heading into Round 2
• Our updated thoughts on the players we picked before the championship began

The U.S. Open is delivering exactly what we wanted: stress, controversy, and complete unpredictability.

Round 2 can't come soon enough.

The U.S. Open is here, and this is the deepest preview we've ever done.

This week, Kyle breaks down everything you need to know before the first tee shot at Shinnecock Hills:

• The history of the U.S. Open and how it became America's toughest test in golf
• The legacy of Shinnecock Hills and why it's one of the game's most demanding venues
• The iconic U.S. Open trophy and some of the tournament's greatest records
• Kyle's Top 10 U.S. Opens of all time—from Francis Ouimet and Ben Hogan to Tiger Woods, Jordan Spieth, and Bryson DeChambeau
• The biggest storylines heading into the week, including Scottie Scheffler's pursuit of the career Grand Slam and Rory McIlroy's quest for another major
• LIV Golf vs. PGA Tour implications
• First-time major contenders and amateurs to watch
• Weather forecasts, course setup, and why we're rooting for absolute carnage
• Kyle's full betting card, including his winner, Top 5, Top 10, Top 20, and a massive make-the-cut parlay.

Grab your snacks, settle into the couch, and get ready for one of the best weeks on the golf calendar.

Happy U.S. Open.

The sports calendar delivered this week.

On Episode 31 of The Kyle Suchsland Show, Kyle breaks down Bud Cauley’s emotional first PGA Tour victory at the RBC Canadian Open, previews U.S. Open week at Shinnecock, and discusses the latest rumors surrounding LIV Golf's future. He also dives into the Barcelona Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton’s first Ferrari win, Cubs frustrations, the New York Knicks finally ending their championship drought, and why the World Cup has completely changed his perspective on America.

Plus: a review of The Mandalorian & Grogu, Crumb Bum of the Week, and a personal conversation about anxiety, consistency, and building something from the ground up. 

Topics Include:

• RBC Canadian Open Recap
• Bud Cauley’s First PGA Tour Win
• U.S. Open Preview at Shinnecock
• LIV Golf Rumors & Future Questions
• Lewis Hamilton Wins for Ferrari
• Chicago Cubs Check-In
• New York Knicks Championship Reaction
• World Cup Fever
• Mandalorian & Grogu Review
• Crumb Bum of the Week
• Personal Reflections on Anxiety & Growth




00:00 Intro & Big Sports Week

03:00 RBC Canadian Open Recap

10:15 Bud Cauley's First PGA Tour Victory

18:30 Canadian Open Takeaways & Leaderboard

26:00 U.S. Open Week at Shinnecock

33:45 LIV Golf Rumors & Questions About the Future

40:15 Barcelona Grand Prix Recap

47:30 Lewis Hamilton's First Ferrari Victory

53:15 Golf & F1 Picks Update

57:00 Chicago Cubs Check-In

1:05:00 Knicks Win the NBA Championship

1:13:00 World Cup, America & Soccer Discussion

1:18:30 Mandalorian & Grogu Review

1:20:45 Crumb Bum of the Week

1:22:00 Personal Reflections, Anxiety & Closing Thoughts




Golf, PGA Tour, RBC Canadian Open, Bud Cauley, U.S. Open, Shinnecock, LIV Golf, Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari F1, Formula 1, Chicago Cubs, New York Knicks, NBA Finals, World Cup, Soccer, Star Wars, Mandalorian and Grogu, Sports Podcast, Kyle Suchsland, Birdie to Bogey, Golf Media, Sports Commentary, Sports News, Golf Podcast, F1 Podcast, Cubs Baseball, NBA Basketball, World Cup 2026.

This week on The Kyle Suchsland Show, Kyle breaks down a packed week in sports and why he's officially reached the sadness stage of Bears fandom.

🏌️ Nelly Korda captures another major championship and continues her dominant season.

🏎️ Formula 1 heads to Monaco, where Kimi Antonelli keeps looking unstoppable, Max Verstappen's frustration grows, and Kyle starts wondering if Red Bull and Max are headed for a breakup.

⛳ The Memorial Tournament delivers playoff drama, JT Poston gets the win, and Kyle looks ahead to the Canadian Open with betting picks for the week.

⚾ The Cubs continue to slide, leaving more questions than answers despite flashes from Pete Crow-Armstrong.

🏀 NBA Finals reactions and why Kyle thinks the series may already be over.

📺 Plus, a review of For All Mankind and why it might be the best show he's watched all year.

🐻 Then Kyle unloads on the Chicago Bears stadium saga, Kevin Warren, and the growing frustration surrounding the future of the franchise.

Golf. F1. Cubs baseball. Bears chaos. Exactly what you'd expect from a Sunday night.

00:00 Intro & Show Preview
02:10 Nelly Korda Wins the U.S. Women's Open
07:15 Monaco Grand Prix Recap
18:45 Vice Golf Sponsor Read
19:30 Pierre Gasly's Monaco Heartbreak
24:30 Barcelona Grand Prix Preview & Picks
31:30 X-Golf Libertyville Sponsor Read
32:15 Memorial Tournament Recap
42:30 Canadian Open Preview & Betting Picks
47:00 Cubs Continue Their Slide
51:15 NBA Finals Update
53:15 For All Mankind Review
55:15 Bears Stadium Drama & Kevin Warren Rant
57:15 Crumb Bum of the Week & Outro

Golf, PGA Tour, LPGA, Nelly Korda, Formula 1, F1 Podcast, Monaco Grand Prix, Kimi Antonelli, Max Verstappen, Chicago Bears, Caleb Williams, Kevin Warren, Cubs Baseball, MLB, Canadian Open, Memorial Tournament, NBA Finals, For All Mankind, Sports Podcast, Golf Podcast, Chicago Sports, Birdie to Bogey.

Russell Henley wins in dramatic playoff fashion, Memorial Tournament week is here, Monaco takes center stage in Formula 1, and we tackle one of the biggest questions in sports history:

If aliens challenged Earth to a golf match, who makes Team Earth?

In Episode 29:

🏌️ Russell Henley's playoff victory breakdown
🏌️ Memorial Tournament preview and betting picks
🏌️ Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth and Cam Young predictions
👽 Building Team Earth for an intergalactic golf showdown
🏎️ Monaco Grand Prix preview and F1 picks
⚾ Cubs vs Cardinals recap and the Pete Crow-Armstrong moment that could change the season
🏀 Why SGA earns Crumb Bum of the Week
🎬 Movie of the Week: Jack Ryan

Golf, sports, pop culture, and absolute chaos every week on The Kyle Suchsland Show.

#GolfPodcast #PGATour #Formula1 #MonacoGP #ChicagoCubs #SportsPodcast #GolfLife #BirdietoBogey

00:00 Intro
00:18 Golf On Any Tee Sponsor
01:05 Vice Golf Sponsor
02:03 X-Golf Libertyville Sponsor
03:05 Russell Henley Wins in a Playoff
08:15 JJ Spaun, Ben Griffin & Eric Cole Breakdown
11:20 Gary Woodland's Strong Finish
13:00 Justin Thomas, Max Homa & Ludvig Åberg
18:00 Alien Golf Match Debate
27:00 Memorial Tournament Preview & Picks
35:00 Monaco Grand Prix Preview & Picks
42:45 Cubs vs Cardinals Recap
46:00 Pete Crow-Armstrong's Big Moment
48:15 NBA Playoffs & SGA Discussion
50:30 Movie of the Week: Jack Ryan
51:15 Crumb Bum of the Week
52:00 Outro