Best Ryan Hennessey Podcasts (2024)

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Is Xander Schauffele now the Player of the Year? 42:09

7m ago42:09

42:09

Fresh off his second major championship at the British Open at Royal Troon, the boys debate if Xander Schauffele is now the Player of the Year over Scottie Scheffler. Plus, Shane Lowry’s reputation takes a hit and we put some respect on Justin Rose’s name.By Golf Digest

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Our Open preview with a boots on the ground report from Royal Troon 1:14:45

25m ago1:14:45

1:14:45

Golf Digest senior writer Joel Beall joins us live from Royal Troon to discuss all things British Open. Plus, we chat with Kipp Popert, who recently won his second straight U.S. Adaptive Open.By Golf Digest

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Debating the Keegan Bradley captaincy with Shane Ryan and have golf plaques gone too far? 40:10

4d ago40:10

40:10

Golf Digest’s own Shane Ryan subs in for Alex Myers this week to talk about the shocking selection of Keegan Bradley as the 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup captain. Plus, a discussion about golf plaques, picks for the Scottish Open and early leans for the Open Championship.By Golf Digest

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Whose handicap is less realistic: Trump or Biden? 56:39

12d ago56:39

56:39

Alex, Steve and CP come up just short once again with Davis Thompson, who tied for second at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. They talk through their pain as well as Akshay Bhatia’s pain. Plus, a fair and balanced chat about the handicaps of Donald Trump and Joe Biden.By Golf Digest

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Does Scottie Scheffler’s season deserve an asterisk? 49:29

19d ago49:29

49:29

It’s a jam-packed episode this week following a wild ending to the Travelers Championship in more ways than one. The boys have a lot to debate, like Cameron Young’s 59*, Scottie Scheffler’s dominant run* and why Jon Rahm’s hatred of drones might actually be a good thing.By Golf Digest

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An EPIC U.S. Open recap with the Bryson whisperer Luke Kerr-Dineen 1:08:15

1M ago1:08:15

1:08:15

Golf Digest instruction nerd and Bryson whisperer Luke Kerr-Dineen joins us after DeChambeau’s victory at Pinehurst, where LKD was on the scene. We discuss Rory McIlroy’s shocking collapse, why this may have been a top-five U.S. Open we’ve ever seen and why DeChambeau’s latest transformation is so good for golf. Plus, we debate whether Rory was rig…

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LIVE with Carlos Boozer and ESPN’s Sean Farnham after Myers’ epic ace, plus U.S. Open preview 1:15:41

1M ago1:15:41

1:15:41

Alex and Steve join LIVE from Oak Hill alongside former NCAA champ Carlos Boozer and ESPN analyst Sean Farnham, who witnessed a bit of history on a now-famous par 3. We also speak to Wyndham Clark’s caddie, John Ellis, ahead of the U.S. Open at Pinehurst, where Clark will be defending his title. Plus, Rose Zhang is our special bonus guest.…

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Reggie Bush gets emotional about the Heisman and our Memorial preview 1:02:24

2M ago1:02:24

1:02:24

Alex, Steve and CP chat with Reggie Bush about his golf game, his new Travis Mathew clothing line, and getting his Heisman Trophy back. Plus, we recap an emotional victory for Robert MacIntyre at the RBC Canadian Open and discuss the viral sensation that was Charley Hull at the U.S. Women’s Open.By Golf Digest

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A discussion about Grayson Murray, plus Lexi Thompson and Kay Cockerill on the U.S. Women’s Open 1:10:36

2M ago1:10:36

1:10:36

Alex, Steve and CP open the show by discussing the sad passing of Grayson Murray, the 30-year-old PGA Tour pro who took his own life this past weekend in Texas. We also preview the U.S. Women’s Open with Lexi Thompson, who announced her upcoming retirement in the middle of our recording, and Kay Cockerill, who will be on the call this week at Lanca…

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Emiliano Grillo, Stephon Marbury and our PGA Championship recap 1:28:11

2M ago1:28:11

1:28:11

This jam-packed episode features interviews with defending Charles Schwab Challenge winner Emiliano Grillo as well as former New York Knick Stephon Marbury. The boys also do a full recap of one of the wildest PGA Championships in recent memory and make picks for Colonial.By Golf Digest

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PGA CHAMPIONSHIP PICKS and preview with Michael Block 1:04:11

2M ago1:04:11

1:04:11

The boys chat with 2023 PGA Championship folk hero Michael Block, who will be in the field at Valhalla thanks to his top-15 finish last year at Oak Hill. The 47-year-old club pro breaks down “The Year of Blockie,” discusses how he’s handled the internet trolls and gives us a sneak peek of his PGA Champ prep. Plus, we make our best bets for the seco…

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Darren Pang on Wayne Gretzky’s elite smack-talk game and the worst people to make a tee time with 1:19:00

3M ago1:19:00

1:19:00

The boys chat with former NHL goalie Darren Pang, who now calls games between the benches for TNT. Pang will be on the call for Games 3 and 4 of the second-round series between the Florida Panthers and the Boston Bruins, and he’s already trying to finagle a tee time in Boston. He shares some A+ Wayne Gretzky stories with us, and explains how he bec…

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Kevin Kisner on his uncertain NBC future and why he’s still grinding on the PGA Tour: ‘I’m not going out like this’ 57:07

3M ago57:07

57:07

The boys chat with four-time PGA Tour winner Kevin Kisner, who joined us from the range at Palmetto Golf Club. Despite some early success on television with NBC, Kiz continues to grind away at 40 years old. He tells us why he won’t quit, and he shares the hilarious reason he’s not even going to bother attempting to qualify for the U.S. Open.…

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Canelo Alvarez, Scottie and Nelly dominate again and a golf trip for the ages 1:25:24

3M ago1:25:24

1:25:24

Alex, Steve and CP chat about Nelly Korda and Scottie Scheffler’s ridiculous runs as well as 15-year-old Miles Russell’s impressive week on the Korn Ferry Tour. We talk with Canelo Alvarez, the legendary boxer and golf addict who is an executive producer on a new golf movie called “The Long Game.” We were also joined by James Sitar, founder of Back…

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MASTERS RECAP and our boss recaps his round at Augusta National 1:09:34

3M ago1:09:34

1:09:34

Alex, Steve and CP discuss another incredible Masters, which ended with another Scottie Scheffler victory and us ripping up our Xander Schauffele outright tickets. Plus, our boss, Sam Weinman, won the Masters Media Lottery and got to play the course on Monday. He takes us through (almost) every shot in painstaking detail.…

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MASTERS PREVIEW with Mike Tirico and best bets LIVE from Augusta 1:24:44

3M ago1:24:44

1:24:44

The boys chat with broadcasting legend Mike Tirico, who will be calling this week’s Masters Tournament on SiriusXM PGA Tour radio. Tirico tells us about the challenges of going from television to radio, why it never gets old coming back to Augusta National and the time he nearly made an ace on one of the course’s famous par 3s. Plus, we chat with K…

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Matt Fitzpatrick, the Mt. Rushmore of Masters Champions Dinner menus and VALERO picks 1:08:33

4M ago1:08:33

1:08:33

Alex, Steve and CP are back for the Valero Texas Open, where this week’s guest, Matt Fitzpatrick, is in the field. We also discuss Nelly Korda’s recent run, Stephan Jaeger’s maiden victory and some of the great Masters Champions Dinner choices from over the years.By Golf Digest

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Johnson Wagner’s dream segment at the Masters and the origin of his Players videos 1:15:13

4M ago1:15:13

1:15:13

Johnson Wagner was the media star at The Players for his segments on Golf Channel’s “Live From”—in which he fired golf balls into the hill on Thursday night to mimic Rory McIlroy’s water ball. The three-time PGA Tour winner joined us to talk about his transition into media, where his dream live segment would come from for The Masters and he tells t…

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Scottie/Tiger comps, rolling on the ground for Wyndham Clark, plus a March Madness preview with TNT’s Brian Anderson 1:27:32

4M ago1:27:32

1:27:32

We recap a fantastic Sunday at The Players Championship, where CP was rolling on the ground for Wyndham Clark (we explain). Keith Stewart, our new betting partner and CEO of Read The Line, was also at TPC Sawgrass, and he gives us his biggest takeaways for bettors ahead of the Valspar and the upcoming Masters. Plus, Brian Anderson of TNT Sports, jo…

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PLAYERS best bets LIVE from Ponte Vedra Beach with Keith Stewart 33:38

4M ago33:38

33:38

Call it what you want: The Players Championship is one of the biggest weeks in golf. The strongest non-major field is at TPC Sawgrass, and our new content partner, Keith Stewart of Read The Line, is there, too. Keith dishes on his favorite outright bets, which include a former champion who Keith says is strutting around Ponte Vedra Beach so far thi…

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Bob Harig on his new Tiger Woods book and Anthony Kim and Scottie Scheffler are BACK 1:12:43

4M ago1:12:43

1:12:43

Longtime golf writer Bob Harig joins us ahead of the release of his new book “Drive: The Lasting Legacy of Tiger Woods.” Plus, the boys recap Bay Hill, LIV Hong Kong and debate who had the better Sunday – Scottie Scheffler or Anthony Kim?By Golf Digest

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The FULL SWING pod featuring Shane Ryan, plus interviews with Joel Dahmen, Keegan Bradley, Tom Kim and more 1:33:45

5M ago1:33:45

1:33:45

The boys break down every episode of Season 2 of Full Swing with Golf Digest’s own Shane Ryan. Plus, we chat with Keegan Bradley, Tom Kim, Joel Dahmen, show creator Chad Mumm and more.By Golf Digest

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Steve Stricker’s Zurich Classic campaign, the Cog’s Monday finish and API picks 57:23

5M ago57:23

57:23

The former Ryder Cup-winning captain joins us ahead of a busy March when he’ll tee it up in the Players Championship on the PGA Tour and the Galleri Classic on the PGA Tour Champions. Stricker is also eyeing the Zurich Classic of New Orleans in April, though he needs a teammate, first. He has the perfect guy in mind.…

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Why The Match worked, Talor Gooch’s scorching hot take and Cognizant picks 53:02

5M ago53:02

53:02

The boys discuss the return of Anthony Kim, Talor Gooch’s wild take on the Masters and CP delivers a full boots-on-the-ground report from The Match.By Golf Digest

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EMERGENCY POD with Paul Bissonnette, plus The Match preview and picks 50:28

5M ago50:28

50:28

The boys chat with the legendary Paul Bissonnette of Spittin’ Chiclets and NHL on TNT fame. Biz will be on the broadcast for Capital One’s The Match, which takes place on Monday, February 26.By Golf Digest

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Beau Hossler, the golf influencer saga and Mexico Open picks 1:17:30

5M ago1:17:30

1:17:30

Beau Hossler joins us after a solid week at the Genesis Invitational and the boys discuss the golf influencer saga that our very own producer Greg Gottfried started.By Golf Digest

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‘I almost had a heart attack’: The Bob Does Sports guys recap a WILD week at WMPO 1:03:21

5M ago1:03:21

1:03:21

Robby Berger, Joey Cold Cuts and Fat Perez of Bob Does Sports join us on this week’s episode. The boys recap their wild week at the WM Phoenix Open and talk about life as YouTube and social media superstars. Plus, Alex, Steve and CP discuss the return of Tiger Woods and best bets at the Genesis Invitational.…

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Victor Cruz on how he got into golf and the hole-in-one story Eli Manning doesn’t want you to hear 1:10:27

6M ago1:10:27

1:10:27

Former Super Bowl champion and New York Giants legend Victor Cruz joins us ahead of this week’s big game in Las Vegas. An avid golfer, Cruz says it was his daughter who got him into the sport. Plus, he tells us the hole-in-one story his old quarterback Eli Manning doesn’t want you to hear.By Golf Digest

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Abraham Ancer on why he hasn’t won on LIV yet and the Matthieu Pavon “scandal” at Torrey Pines 54:18

6M ago54:18

54:18

Abraham Ancer is our guest ahead of LIV’s season-opener at Mayakoba. Alex, Steve and CP also recap the week in pro golf, from an ugly leaderboard at the Farmers to Nelly Korda’s impressive playoff win on the LPGA Tour.By Golf Digest

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Torrey Pines PICKS with Andy Lack and an amateur makes history on the PGA Tour 1:02:39

6M ago1:02:39

1:02:39

The boys break down Nick Dunlap’s historic victory at The American Express and the tough decision he now faces – remain an amateur or turn professional? Plus, Golf Digest contributor Andy Lack joins us to make picks for the Farmers Insurance Open.By Golf Digest

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Min Woo Lee on private jets, his new apparel partnership and the never-ending competition with his sister Minjee 1:19:42

6M ago1:19:42

1:19:42

Min Woo Lee takes us behind the curtain of Adam Scott’s incredible private plane and discusses the never-ending competition with his older sister, Minjee.By Golf Digest

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Jersey Jerry on making hole-in-one history and Sony Open picks 1:18:49

6M ago1:18:49

1:18:49

Barstool Sports’ Jersey Jerry joins us to discuss his viral hole-in-one moment, which featured reactions from the likes of Tom Brady and Brooks Koepka. Plus, Alex, Steve and CP make picks for the Sony Open in Hawaii.By Golf Digest

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Our bold predictions for 2024 53:44

7M ago53:44

53:44

Alex, Steve and CP make their picks for all four majors in 2024. Plus, Sentry TOC picks and our bold predictions for the new PGA Tour season.By Golf Digest

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Nobody's safe on our list of the best and worst golf stories of 2023 1:18:32

7M ago1:18:32

1:18:32

This is a year-in-review recap like no other. CP, Myers and Hennessey call out Rory, Cantlay, Lee Westwood and many others in analyzing their favorite (and least favorite) golf stories from an eventful 2023. You won't want to miss this one.By Golf Digest

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A third league to rival PGA Tour and LIV? Inside scoops with Joel Beall 59:05

7M ago59:05

59:05

The world of professional golf continues to be in flux with another week of significant breaking news. We brought on Golf Digest’s Senior Writer Joel Beall, as plugged in as any insider in golf, to give us the latest on Jon Rahm’s signing and what that means for a potential agreement between the PGA Tour and the Saudi PIF. Joel drops a few bombs—in…

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Tiger optimism, the rollback debate and exonerating Matt Fitzpatrick with Golf Digest’s Dave Shedloski 1:06:35

8M ago1:06:35

1:06:35

After spending last week covering Tiger Woods at the Hero World Challenge, Golf Digest’s own Dave Shedloski joins us to break it all down, and to discuss the countless number of controversial topics in golf right now.By Stephen Hennessey, Alex Myers, Golf Digest, Christopher Powers

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Breaking down Tiger Woods’ return with Barstool Sports’ Dan Rapaport 1:00:12

8M ago1:00:12

1:00:12

Tiger Woods is BACK! Who better to break it all down with us than former Golf Digest Tiger Tracker Dan Rapaport? We dive into the key quotes from Woods’ Tuesday presser, his chances to win in 2024 and much more. Plus, the Mount Rushmore of “Tigerisms.”By Golf Digest

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A sleeper candidate to replace Paul Azinger, and Blayne Barber goes deep 1:27:09

8M ago1:27:09

1:27:09

Blayne Barber, who went viral after shooting 82 in the first round of the second stage of Q school, joined the pod to go deeper into his struggles and discuss what’s next for him. We also talk about Paul Azinger being out at NBC—and debate whether or not people are being unfair about him as a commentator. Plus, we analyze Tiger Woods making a comeb…

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‘Bryan Bros’ legend George Bryan IV on his fairytale week 1:12:18

8M ago1:12:18

1:12:18

George Bryan IV, of “Bryan Bros” fame, is this week’s guest, fresh off his first-ever made cut on the PGA Tour at the Bermuda Championships. He tells us what the experience of playing in the same event as his brother Wes was like, and why he believes he can still make a legitimate run at the PGA Tour.…

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The college QB who played Cypress Point and a magical hole-out at Streamsong 1:10:06

9M ago1:10:06

1:10:06

The boys chat with Colson Brown, the Georgia Tech quarterback who somehow ended up on the men’s golf team for a week. And it gets better—Brown got to play one of the top three courses on the planet. We get the full story, plus Alex, Steve and CP recap their own golf boondoggles last week. Plus, EVR’s emotional victory in Mexico and a preview of the…

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Golf’s new world-record holder and CP reveals the reason he’s breaking 80 again 1:23:49

9M ago1:23:49

1:23:49

Patrick Koenig, now the world-record holder for most 18-hole golf courses played in a year, joins us to discuss his epic journey. The boys also break down a wild playoff on the LPGA Tour, a harsh suspension for two aspiring tour pros and the incredible story of a Georgia Tech freshman quarterback joining the golf team to play at Cypress Point. Plus…

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Karl-Anthony Towns on his golf obsession and his message to Tiger Woods 1:02:22

9M ago1:02:22

1:02:22

Three-time NBA All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns joins us this week and all he wants to talk about is his love of golf. The 7-foot center joined us from his house, where he has the same golf simulator as Tiger Woods, his sports hero. Plus, we recap Collin Morikawa’s drought-ending win and rank our five favorite NBA players on the eve of the new season.…

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World Long Drive champ Martin Borgmeier, a disgruntled tour pro and Lexi’s impressive performance in Vegas 1:35:11

9M ago1:35:11

1:35:11

The boys are joined by two great guests in 2022 World Long Drive champ Martin Borgmeier and PGA Tour pro Dylan Wu on this week’s episode. Borgmeier previewed the World Long Drive Championship in Atlanta, which begins this week, while Wu came on to discuss his thoughts on the “FedEx Cup Fall,” which has become a controversial topic. Plus, Alex, Stev…

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Jimmy Rollins gushes over his new set of irons and previews the MLB Playoffs 1:28:20

10M ago1:28:20

1:28:20

Jimmy Rollins is this week’s guest, and he couldn’t stop talking about his new Wilson Staff irons. Now an analyst at TBS, the former Philadelphia Phillies shortstop also broke down the MLB Playoffs and revealed his potential in at Augusta National. Plus, Alex, Steve and CP discuss Lexi Thompson’s chances of making the cut at the Shriners and a bogu…

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Hunter Mahan on the one thing the U.S. team was missing at the Ryder Cup 1:23:57

10M ago1:23:57

1:23:57

Six-time PGA Tour winner Hunter Mahan joins us to break down the American squad’s crushing loss in Rome. A three-time Ryder Cupper himself, Mahan spoke on what he thought the U.S. team was lacking, and what they need to do to win on European soil going forward. Plus, Alex, Steve and CP discuss #HatGate and debate whether or not players should be pa…

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A former Ryder Cupper on taking down Seve and our best bets at Marco Simone 1:16:47

10M ago1:16:47

1:16:47

Former Ryder Cupper Jim Gallagher Jr., now a Golf Channel analyst, joins the podcast to break down this year’s event in Rome, where he’ll be on the Live From set all week. He talks about taking down Seve, why he wants the U.S. to end the drought and what it takes to win a Ryder Cup on the road. Plus, the boys make their best bets for Marco Simone, …

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Stewart Hagestad on his U.S. Mid-Am victory and the wildly overblown Walker Cup controversy 1:19:35

10M ago1:19:35

1:19:35

Alex, Steve and CP are joined by one of the top amateur players in the world, Stewart Hagestad, who won his third U.S. Mid-Amateur at Sleepy Hollow last week. Plus, an inside look at Gil Hanse’s latest course renovation, and a recap of Sahith Theegala’s maiden win.By Golf Digest

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Xander Schauffele’s galaxy-brain promo and our host’s return to the range 50:24

10M ago50:24

50:24

The boys discuss Xander Schauffele’s hilariously bad DraftKings promotional video, which he admittedly knew was going to be terrible when he was shooting it. Plus, CP returns to the range for the first time in a long time, and the boys break down their video game Mount Rushmores.By Golf Digest

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Joel Dahmen on his Netflix stardom and the PGA Tour's new fall schedule 1:00:40

11M ago1:00:40

1:00:40

The boys continue their scorching hot run of guests with tour winner turned Netflix star Joel Dahmen, who joins the show to recap his season and update us on dad life. We also discuss the meteoric rise of Ludvig Aberg and his selection to the European Ryder Cup team. Plus, NFL Week 1 picks, as Alex looks to defend his 2022 against-the-spread title.…

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Our Jon Rahm interview and rapid reaction to the U.S. Ryder Cup captain’s picks 1:03:20

11M ago1:03:20

1:03:20

The boys sit down with Jon Rahm in NYC on this bonus edition of The Loop and chat about Augusta National, the Ryder Cup and much more. Shane Ryan also joins us to break down Zach Johnson’s captain’s picks for the U.S. Ryder Cup team.By Golf Digest

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