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The PGA TOUR heads to Austin, Texas for the inaugural Austin Championship, and we're getting our first look at the Fazio Canyons Course at Omni Barton Creek.

On this week's Second Cut, we're breaking down everything you need to know before the tournament gets underway.

Here's what's on the agenda:

The Course: What should we expect from Tom Fazio's Fazio Canyons Course? We'll examine the layout, key holes, course characteristics and what types of players should have an advantage.

The Model: Breaking down this week's statistical model and identifying the players who stand out as the best fits for the course.

Players to Watch: Highlighting the contenders and under-the-radar names who deserve a closer look.

DFS Breakdown: Identifying players to target, potential value plays and names worth considering for your DraftKings lineups.

The Grid: Reviewing this week's selections and putting our research to work.

A new PGA TOUR venue means a new challenge for the field. We'll use the data, course analysis and player form to figure out who has the best opportunity to contend in Austin.

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The World Wide Technology Championship is in the books, and there is plenty to unpack from Mexico.

On this episode of The Second Cut, we're breaking down the biggest performances, evaluating some of the players who caught our attention, and taking a closer look at how our statistical model performed this week.

Here's what's on the show:

Blades Brown: Breaking down his performance and what we learned about one of golf's most intriguing young talents.

Ben James: Evaluating his performance and what it might tell us about his future on the PGA TOUR.

The Model Review: Taking a closer look at our model's performance, which delivered some excellent results this week.

Other Contenders: Reviewing the players who stood out and the performances worth discussing.

The Bigger Picture: Jon Rahm's latest victory and the developing story surrounding the end of LIV Golf.

We'll look beyond the leaderboard to identify what mattered, what surprised us, and what we can take away from another week of professional golf.

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The PGA TOUR heads to El Cardonal at Diamante for the World Wide Technology Championship! On this episode of The Second Cut, we'll recap Andrew Novak's win last week, review our Grid results, and break down the course, key stats, and players to watch in Mexico.

We'll put our tournament model to work to identify the players who best fit El Cardonal, examine the key factors that could determine this week's winner, and make our betting and DFS picks.

IN THIS EPISODE:

Last Week's Recap: A look back at Andrew Novak's victory and the biggest takeaways from the tournament.

The Grid Review: How our picks performed last week and what we can learn going forward.

Course Breakdown: An in-depth look at El Cardonal at Diamante and the characteristics that could determine success.

The Tournament Model: The key statistical categories and player profiles that matter most this week.

Players to Watch: Identifying the golfers who stand out based on the research, course fit, and current form.

Betting & DFS Picks: Putting the analysis into action with our favorite plays for the World Wide Technology Championship.

The goal is to understand what it takes to win before the tournament begins. We'll use the data, course characteristics, and player profiles to build a clearer picture of this week's contenders.

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The Mexico Open preview is here! We're breaking down the course, identifying the key stats and winning trends, and building this week's model to find the players worth targeting. Plus, we'll recap the Bermuda Championship and discuss the biggest takeaways from the tournament.

🏆 **BERMUDA CHAMPIONSHIP RECAP**
We'll start with a look back at the Bermuda Championship, breaking down the tournament's biggest storylines and what stood out from the week.

🇲🇽 **MEXICO OPEN PREVIEW**
Then, it's on to the Mexico Open for our full tournament breakdown:
• Course overview and the characteristics that matter most
• Key statistical categories for success
• Historical winning trends and what they tell us
• Building this week's model to identify the strongest statistical fits
• In-depth discussions of specific players who deserve a closer look
• Betting and DFS considerations based on our research

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The halfway point of the 2026 Butterfield Bermuda Championship is here! Who is in the best position to win at Port Royal Golf Course, and how will the weekend weather impact the leaderboard?

On this episode of The Second Cut, we're breaking down the second round and looking ahead to the weekend with a closer look at the players who have positioned themselves to contend.

🏌️ In this episode:

Round 2 Recap: Breaking down the leaders, biggest movers and key storylines from Friday.

Weekend Weather Forecast: How the wind and potential rain could impact scoring and create opportunities for players throughout the field.

How Far Back Is Too Far Back? Assessing the leaderboard to identify which players remain legitimate contenders and who needs a big weekend to get into the mix.

Weekend Outlook: The players and storylines I'll be watching as the battle for the Bermuda Championship heats up.

The wind is expected to become a major factor this weekend at Port Royal, potentially making this a very different test over the final 36 holes.

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The Butterfield Bermuda Championship is next on the PGA TOUR schedule, and we're breaking down the course, historical trends, key statistics, and the players who fit Port Royal Golf Course best.

On this week's Second Cut Golf Podcast, we'll walk through the research and show you how the model helps identify the best opportunities in the field.

🏌️ IN THIS EPISODE

Past Winners & Course History: What can previous Bermuda Championship winners tell us about the type of player who succeeds here?

Key Course Statistics: Which stats matter most at Port Royal Golf Course, and what should we prioritize when evaluating this week's field?

The Second Cut Model: Walk through our research process and see which players grade out as the best course fits.

Betting Picks & Best Bets: Identify the players we're targeting in the outright market and other betting opportunities.

PGA TOUR DFS Picks: Break down the best DraftKings DFS plays, value options, and players to consider for your lineups.

We'll use course history, statistical trends, player performance, and our model to separate the strongest candidates from the rest of the field.

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American team golf needs more than a new captain or a different set of player picks. It needs a system built for long-term success.

In this episode of The Second Cut, I'm presenting a blueprint for fixing American team golf, with solutions for both the Presidents Cup and the Ryder Cup.

Rather than focusing on individual captain's picks or reacting to the latest results, this is a high-level look at how American team golf should be managed, structured, and developed to create lasting improvement.

The goal is simple: establish a consistent foundation that carries from one captain to the next and from one competition to the next. By creating continuity, clear responsibilities, and a sustainable approach to team management, American golf can build on previous experiences instead of starting over every time leadership changes.

We'll look at the bigger picture, identify opportunities to improve the current approach, and outline a framework designed to make American team golf more consistent, competitive, and accountable over the long term.

Can American golf build a system that consistently puts its teams in the best position to win? Let's discuss.

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Michael Brennan is a PGA Tour winner for the third time in the last 12 months! 🏆 Brennan held off Jacob Bridgeman and Keith Mitchell to win the Baycurrent Classic at Yokohama Country Club, finishing at 16-under par for a one-shot victory.

On this episode of The Second Cut, we're breaking down the Baycurrent Classic, what decided the tournament, and why Michael Brennan was our pick this week.

In this episode:

🏆 Michael Brennan's third PGA Tour win and what it tells us about his game

📊 What our model got right this week — and the key indicators that helped identify Brennan

⛳ Jacob Bridgeman's continued success and another close finish

🔥 Keith Mitchell's charge and where the tournament turned

👀 Other contenders and the performances worth taking away from the week

📝 What we learned from the Baycurrent Classic and how it informs our next PGA Tour preview

At The Second Cut, we go beyond the leaderboard. We combine course analysis, statistical trends, player form and performance data to understand why players succeed — and identify who could be next.

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The Baycurrent Championship has reached the halfway point, and the leaderboard is taking shape! In this Round 2 recap, we break down the leaders, the biggest challengers, and what to watch as we head into the weekend.

🏌️ IN THIS EPISODE:

Jacob Bridgeman & Michael Mitchell: Breaking down the co-leaders and their performances through 36 holes.
The Chasers: Which players are positioned to make a move over the weekend, and who has the best chance to challenge for the title?
Weekend Outlook: Key storylines and players to watch as the Baycurrent Championship heads toward Sunday.
Jon Rahm News: Discussing the latest developments surrounding Rahm and what they could mean for the golf world.

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The Baycurrent Classic is next on the PGA Tour, and we're breaking down everything you need to know before the tournament gets underway.

In this preview, we'll take an in-depth look at the golf course, identify the key stats and winning trends, examine comparable courses, and use the data to determine which players fit this week's test the best.

We'll go through:

• Baycurrent Classic course breakdown
• Key stats and course characteristics
• Winning trends and historical data
• Comparable golf courses
• Players who fit this course the best
• Players I'm most interested in this week
• DFS, betting and One-and-Done considerations

The goal isn't just to look at the names at the top of the field — it's to understand what this golf course demands and identify the players whose games are best suited for it.

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