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Ryan Fox claimed victory at Royal Birkdale to claim his first major. Last week we predicted that outsiders could make it into contention, but did this win still surprise us? The usual suspects, Scottie Scheffler & Rory McIlroy, had varying levels of success. And what about Cameron Young's bold charge? Bryson Dechambeau came into the spotlight once again too.

The 154th Open at Royal Birkdale is set to be one of the firmest editions in recent history. Baked fairways and greens will put a premium on ball striking, but also discipline. We look at recent Open Champions to give a statistical approach to our predictions (22:40). Also after a short time away, we reflect on recent tour life, challenges and upcoming events.

We recap the 2026 U.S. Open, discussing Wyndham Clark's win, fan behaviour, and whether major championship setups should reward great golf or simply punish mistakes. We also hear from Jordan after securing his place in Final Open Qualifying, share some of the biggest pressure moments we've faced in competition, and reflect on what we've learned from recent experiences across club championships, WAGR events and Tartan Pro Tour.

$17m separated 1st and 100th position in the 2025 FedEx Cup Rankings. While Tommy Fleetwood made his breakthrough win and soared up the world rankings, Taylor Moore fought to keep his tour card until the very end. We look at the stats and other performance metrics to understand their season differences. How big is the gap in reality?

Are all golf pros rich? Do they ever hit bad shots? What's the difference between Scottie Scheffler and an average PGA Tour player? In part 2, Challenge Tour and Satellite Tour pros address common misconceptions and bust more myths.

Rob Foley and Jordan Sundborg address pro golf's biggest myths. Are tour golf courses really that hard? What looks simple but is actually very difficult? And do they get access to better equipment? We confirm and deny the biggest misconceptions surrounding technique, mentality and tour life.

Aaron Rai conquers Aronimink to claim the 2026 PGA Championship. He definitely wasn't our pick this week, but he showed how plotters still have a place at the top level. He becomes the first Englishman to win the PGA in over 100 years. We delve into key stats and interesting storylines, and begin the episode by chatting about our own golf performances.

Saudi-backed LIV will run out of funding at the end of 2026. How will this impact the tour as we know it? And should we allow players to return to the PGA Tour? Also we look ahead at the PGA Championship played at Aronimink Golf Club. Find out if we've chosen the usual suspects or outsiders as our winners. Reitan wins on the PGA Tour and we praise a 14-shot win in Barcelona.

Our very own SGT player, Rob Foley, talks us through his rise to the HotelPlanner Tour. Golf wasn't always top of the agenda as he played football and rugby to a decent level, but what made him concentrate on our game? And what skills are required to compete at the top level? We answer your questions.

Rory McIlroy becomes the fourth person to win back-to-back Masters. We look at how our predictions played out and interesting storylines, including Fred Couples' impressive putting performance and Sergio Garcia's outburst. And is Rory now the greatest European of all time? Or does that still sit with Seve?

We deep dive into the stats, recent form and Augusta National experience required to win the green jacket. The Masters always surprises us and some of these insights may surprise you too. Will Rory McIlroy become the first player since Tiger to defend the title? Also we discuss Tiger Woods' disaster, Gary Woodland's emotional comeback win and Alex Fitzpatrick's maiden victory.

SGT haven't been shy about sharing their opinions and that continues in this week's episode. Controversial opinions on golf attire, equipment, golf courses and others. Listen along to these hot takes and talking points surrounding the game.

Big changes are coming to the golf world in 2028. Governing bodies are rolling back the golf ball to control driver distances for especially long hitters. But is this the best way to keep the game "fair"? We look at the process, pros, cons and maybe better ways to protect the game long-term. We look back on LIV Golf action and Cameron Young's win at The Players.

DP World Tour player and Challenge Tour winner, Jeremy Freiburghaus, joins a special guest episode. From the Swiss amateur ranks to Europe's top tour, Jeremy has experienced it all in the game. He shares his winning mindset, career setbacks and future goals. Listen to learn what it takes to make it on tour. He also tells us about his app - Strokes Gained Training - available on iOS to track stats and improve your game. https://strokesgainedtraining.com/

Our first round of Q&A addressed by two tour pros and two plus handicap golfers. How to find sponsorship? Tips for chipping yips? Best player we've played with? And other technical, mental and strategical questions. We look back at Jacob Bridgeman's clutch win on the PGA Tour and praise Cameron Adam's performance in Kenya.