After what has felt like (and been) the longest season on the PGA Tour, the culmination is finally here. The RSM Classic is crunch time, especially for those battling to secure a coveted spot within the FedExCup 125 and ensure their full playing privileges for the upcoming year are wrapped up. Additionally, there's a tenacious fight for ten spots in the first two Signature Events of 2024 for competitors finishing 51st to 60th.

The pressure is palpable for those dwelling in the "danger zone," and the competition sees the return of some fresh faces to the field, including Brian Harman, Corey Conners, and Russell Henley.

In this week's edition of the Tour Report, Elk & Diane reflect on Camilo Villegas' emotional victory at 150/1 odds in Bermuda last week and shift their focus to Sea Island. They delve into a preview of the upcoming tournament, analyzing the intricacies of the two courses and offering their insights and predictions, categorizing players as Outright Favorites, Ones to Watch, and Dark Horses and giving you their top picks.

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It's the second-to-last event of the 2023 PGA Tour season, and the pressure is mounting for those hovering around the 125th position in the rankings. Who will secure their full Tour cards for the upcoming year? Furthermore, there are ten coveted spots up for grabs in the initial two Signature Events of the new year for the top ten finishers in the FedEx Fall standings. There's a lot at stake, and many players are feeling the heat.

In this week's edition of the Tour Report, Elk and Diane turn their attention to the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, which is being held at Port Royal Golf Course for the fifth consecutive year. Remarkably, the duo successfully predicted the winner of this tournament in the past two years (Lucas Herbert in '21 and Seamus Power in '22). Can they make it a three-peat? Be sure to tune in for their top contenders, players to keep an eye on, and dark horse selections.

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It's crunch time on the PGA Tour as the 2023 season begins to draw to a close and pressure is mounting. Three events remain in the FedEx Fall, giving players three final chances to obtain valuable points to lock up their full Tour cards for next year. Plus, ten places in the first two Signature Events are at stake.

On the Tour Report this week, Elk & Diane take a look at this brand new tournament course - El Cardonal at Diamanté. This Tiger Woods design is the first of his to host a PGA Tour event. Opening in 2014, Tiger himself wanted to craft holes that challenged golfers to “think and make choices”, and this beauty will be on full display this week as the field fight for the fruits of their labor. The pair then discuss the field and make their picks in the form of Outright Favorites, Ones to Watch and Dark Horses.

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A stellar field heads to the Land of the Rising Sun for the next event in the FedEx Fall.

Headlined by Hideki Matsuyama, Rickie Fowler, Xander Schauffele and defending champion Keegan Bradley, a field of 78 will be competing for the title in this no-cut event. With valuable points up for grabs, the race to secure a full tour card for 2024 well and truly heats up, as well as spots in the first two signature events of the new season.

Elk & Diane take a look at the course, preview the tournament and go through the field, making their picks and highlighting some names to look out for. With 9 outright winners, 21 top-5s and 51 top-10s, the duo are looking to end their season on a high!

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The Tour is heading towards the vibrant lights of Las Vegas for the Shriners Children's Open. Tom Kim returns to TPC Summerlin as the defending champion, and among the notable names teeing it up are Tom Hoge, Ludvig Aberg, J.T. Poston, and Si Woo Kim. Many are focused on the pursuit of securing a spot in the FedExCup top-125, as there are only five events left in the FedEx Fall season.

Elk & Diane provide a preview of the tournament, take a tour of TPC Summerlin, and share their predictions for the event, including their Outright Favorites, Ones to Watch, and Dark Horse picks. Additionally, they discuss the presence of LPGA Tour player Lexi Thompson, who received a sponsor invite to the tournament, offering their insights on why this might not be the most ideal spot on the schedule.

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Europe successfully defended their 30-year record of winning the Ryder Cup on home soil. The U.S. team made a valiant effort at the comeback on Sunday, but it wasn't to be.

With so many talking points coming from the three days at Marco Simone, Elk & Diane look back on a big week.

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The Europeans reclaimed the Ryder Cup in a thrilling and epic battle that unfolded in Rome, marked by moments of intense drama (on and off the course!) and exhilarating gameplay. Watch this space for our full Ryder Cup Reaction show, coming out on Wednesday.

Now, the PGA Tour makes its return, heading to Mississippi for the Sanderson Farms Championship. This tournament marks the second event in the FedExCup Fall series, where golfers are eager to achieve two main goals: securing their full cards for the next season and earning a coveted spot in the first two Signature Events of 2024. Naturally, victory remains the ultimate aspiration.

Elk and Diane provide a comprehensive tournament preview, offering insights into the course, which saw a surprise victory by Mackenzie Hughes at 110/1 odds last year. Additionally, they make their selections for the tournament, including their Outright Favorites, Ones to Watch, and Dark Horse picks.

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After the pairings & matches for the Friday AM Foursomes were announced, Elk & Diane share their thoughts and make some predictions.

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In the heart of the Eternal City, the week is here - the United States facing off against Europe in the highly anticipated Ryder Cup.

The battleground for this epic clash of titans is none other than the prestigious Marco Simone Golf & Country Club.

Team USA, seeking to break a three-decade drought on European soil, showcased their dominance with a commanding performance at Whistling Straits just two years ago. Since then, they've only strengthened their lineup. Meanwhile, the European team boasts an impressive record, having secured victory in 8 of the last 11 Ryder Cup competitions. Their strong team spirit and clever course strategies have often played pivotal roles in their success.

The burning question of 2023: Who will emerge victorious? On this week's Tour Report, Elk and Diane will delve into the course details, analyze the team compositions, and engage in speculation about potential pairings. Additionally, they'll take a closer look at enticing betting odds and intriguing prop bets to keep an eye on as the excitement unfolds.

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After two weeks of no PGA Tour golf (which felt like longer!), the FedEx Fall begins with the Fortinet Championship. Oh, and there's a lot to catch up on...!

On the podcast this week, Elk & Diane discuss the Ryder Cup picks for both sides as the biennial contest is set to begin in two weeks. The pair break down the format of the next seven tournaments in this Fall swing and evaluate what's on the line for the players looking to lock up their full Tour cards for 2024 and play their way into the Signature Events.

Check out our full tournament preview, course analysis of Silverado and winning stat pattern, then listen as Elk & Diane make their picks for the week, looking for another outright winner to continue their back-to-back streak of success.

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