Golf Channel Podcast with Rex & Lav

0:00: Rex is happy to be home after 3 weeks on the road 02:00: Behind the scenes of Golf Channel's "Golf's Longest Day" coverage for the U.S. Open 10:00: Rory McIlroy explains the driver testing/media no-show at the PGA 16:00: Why having mandatory media obligations is so tricky 22:00: And yet, as Rory showed in a moment on Wednesday, he offers impossibly good insight and perspective 26:30: Luke Clanton makes his pro debut. Here's why he and others are set up so much better

0:00: Biggest takeaways from another special Sunday performance from Scottie Scheffler 06:00: Is Scottie more like Jack Nicklaus, or Tiger Woods? Or is he the perfect blend of the two? 12:00: Scheffler's record with the outright 54-hole lead is crazy good. Here's what that tells us. 18:00: For all of his ball-striking prowess, his "bounce back" ability might be most impressive 21:00: Ben Griffin, U.S. Ryder Cupper? 26:00: Jack Nicklaus savages Rex and his walk-and-talk interviews – does he have a point? 32:00: What to do about those pesky mud balls 36:30: Maja Stark wins the U.S. Women's Open, and Erin Hills gets another shot on the big stage 41:00: Lexi Thompson fires back at her critics 43:00: Charlie Woods has his own 'Hello world' moment 45:00: Answering your questions about the Tour Championship format change 51:00: Golf's Longest Day, here we come!

0:00: The Tour is changing the Tour Championship format -- once again 08:00: The players are leading the charge this time. Is that a good thing? 18:00: The Tour will look into beefing up East Lake for the season finale ... but how? 23:00: Jack Nicklaus admits he was 'surprised' Rory isn't playing this week – and that he didn't hear from him either. 28:00: Get in your listener questions for Sunday's show!

0:00: Ben Griffin stumbles home but still wins at Colonial 13:00: What was Matti Schmid doing on the 71st hole? 16:00: Rickie Fowler's Sunday fade could have significant implications 20:00: Scottie Scheffler does what he always does – contend 23:00: Rex's reporting on distance-measuring devices, its impact and its future 29:00: Remembering Grayson Murray, one year later 32:30: Why would Rory McIlroy skip the Memorial? 37:00: Another signature event invite for Jordan Spieth, Rickie 40:00: There's a new leader of the LPGA 45:00: Listener questions!

0:00: Rex just won a Sports Emmy – but Lav, after traveling to NYC, did not. Awkward! 06:00: Why we're still talking about Scottie Scheffler's PGA win and what it means 12:30: Rex has new reporting on the feasibility of more 'robust' driver testing, as Scottie suggested 18:00: Sergio Garcia failed to make it through U.S. Open qualifying 22:00: Who we're putting on the new Detroit-based TGL team 27:00: Listener questions: Quail Hollow defense, LIV player major performance, Scottie/Tiger comps

0:00: How Scottie Scheffler turned a tie ballgame into a blowout 12:30: Is Scottie playing even better than he did during his nine-win 2024? 24:00: What to make of Jon Rahm's return to the major championship mix? 31:00: Bryson DeChambeau is squandering generationally great driving 38:00: Love It Or Lav It: Quail Hollow as a major venue, Rory McIlroy's silent treatment, Brooks Koepka's no-show 49:00: Which remaining majors set up best for Scottie – and a final bow on the week

0:00: What just happened? Scottie's final 90 minutes of perfect execution 07:00: How Alex Noren went from the injured list to the final group 09:30: Assessing the third-round surge from Jon Rahm. Is he back? 14:30: Bryson DeChambeau's 15th and 16th holes cost him this major bid 18:00: We'll be back Sunday night for the full 52-minute recap!

0:00: Scottie has planted his flag – it's time to see what the inexperienced players around him do next 06:45: Is Max Homa back? 11:30: Matt Fitzpatrick has seemingly emerged from the wilderness, too 15:00: Earlier this week, Rory McIlroy's driver was deemed nonconforming. Has it made a difference? 18:00: Lav on Bryson's epic driving and why it sets up well for the weekend 23:00: What to watch for Saturday at Quail Hollow

0:00: Why mud balls were the topic of conversation Thursday at Quail Hollow 10:00: Has the PGA done enough to distinguish Quail Hollow from its status as a regular Tour stop? 14:00: Breaking down Rory McIlroy's disappointing opening-round 74 16:30: This early PGA leaderboard looks awful – but keep the faith!

0:00: It has rained a lot at Quail Hollow – here's the latest, and why it matters 09:30: Rory McIlroy says anything else in his career is a "bonus" 18:30: Like the Masters, are we on another Rory-Bryson collision course? 23:00: We know Quail Hollow. We know who's trending. Can only five guys actually win? 27:00: Other players we like who could nudge their way into contention 34:00: Who will win this PGA Championship 36:30: Mini-pods coming soon, with the full recap on Sunday night

0:00: We heart you, Philly Cricket Club 06:00: Why location and venue should be at the heart of the PGA Tour moving forward 11:30: Is Sepp Straka poised to take a major leap? 14:00: The early-week PGA forecast has Lav worried – and the field of contenders narrowing 19:00: What we're looking forward to early at Quail Hollow 26:00: Coming up for PGA: Rex & Lav on Live From, preview Wednesday, mini-pods starting Thursday, full recap on Sunday!

0:00: Philadelphia Cricket Club will be the start of the show this week at the Truist 08:00: Our players to watch this week include Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth and Viktor Hovland 13:30: The field for the PGA is set – what stands out? 19:00: Why the PGA is trying to get back in the NYC area golf fans' good graces 23:00: Billy Horschel's Ryder Cup chances are doomed, but Lav has a solution! 29:00: What to make of Bryson and Brooks' Ryder Cup dinner invitations this week 34:00: Listen up, potential sponsors – we've got a new chicken wing/buffalo sauce technique

0:00: Scottie Scheffler delivers just when the "panic"(?!) set in 05:30: Biggest differences in Scottie's game at this point in the year 12:00: This PGA Championship has the potential to be. So. Unbelievably. Good. 16:30: Is it possible that Scottie's best is yet to come? 20:30: Bryson DeChambeau overcomes his Sunday scaries and wins on LIV 26:30: Is Bryson's LIV most important player? 30:00: The possibility of a Rory/Bryson rivalry 33:45: Is LIV moving closer to OWGR points? 36:30: Don't look now, but Jordan Spieth is trending for the PGA! 41:00: Davis Riley was docked two shots for a rangefinder violation 43:00: Listener questions! Signature events, Collin Morikawa's ex-caddie, Justin Leonard for captain

01:30: Did the U.S. and International Presidents Cup teams make the right call? 11:00: Is the Presidents Cup even relevant at this point? 20:00: The biggest differences between Scottie 2024 and Scottie 2025 24:30: What Collin Morikawa's caddie change tells us 30:00: We want your questions for Sunday's pod show!

0:00: Rex is not feeling good about himself after the Augusta/Hilton Head/NOLA triple 02:30: Andrew Novak and Ben Griffin -- two trending players in 2025 -- are first-time winners on Tour 09:00: What to make of Rory McIlroy's first tournament as a career Grand Slam winner 15:00: Can the Zurich get better? Here are some ideas 24:00: Amy Rogers joins the show to discuss a WILD ending to the Chevron Championship 39:00: Joaquin Niemann wins again on LIV, but what does it mean? 44:00: We're getting closer to a Tour Championship resolution 47:00: Blades Brown has a big decision to make 50:00: Rex went HAM in New Orleans

0:00: Rex is in New Orleans for the greatest food stop on Tour 02:30: Rory is back in action this week – what's he been up to since Augusta? 05:30: Whether the Zurich team format be replicated elsewhere on Tour 09:00: Is a Rory tear on the horizon, or could we see a dropoff like Tiger in summer 2001? 15:30: LIV players return this week at a familiar course in Mexico 18:00: Rex makes questionable decisions during his first few days in NOLA

0:00: Justin Thomas finally gets across the line. What was different this time? 11:00: Playoff loser Andrew Novak continues his impressive season 13:30: Harbour Town, in firm and fiery conditions, might be as good as it gets 19:00: Todd Lewis joins the show! 41:30: Joel Dahmen blows a late lead in the Dominican Republic 44:00: Wesley Bryan gets suspended by the Tour 47:30: Listener comments: We're old, no signature events after majors! 50:00: Rex (and Rory) head to New Orleans next week

0:00: Rex is in Hilton Head with player reaction from McIlroy's Masters win 03:00: Lav responds to getting ratio'd for his bad takes 06:00: Understanding the importance of the career Grand Slam 12:00: What's possible for Rory during the remainder of his career? 18:00: Anything to Rory "ignoring" Bryson on Masters Sunday? 22:00: A mixed team event has been added to the 2028 Olympics 25:00: What to make of the Tour's new pace-of-play changes that start this week 31:00: Rex makes a fool of himself while playing a casual round on Monday

0:00: We finally had a close Masters! 03:30: Rory McIlroy's burden is finally lifted 15:00: What it's like covering it on the ground at Augusta National 20:00: Why was now the time for Rory to bust the drought? 30:00: [whispers] Single-season Super Slam, anyone? 34:00: Bryson DeChambeau duel fizzles 41:00: Justin Rose gives it his all, again 45:00: European Ryder Cupper dominance, Jon Rahm and Brooks Koepka disappoint again, and Nick Dunlap's struggles

0:00: Rory vs. Bryson – it doesn't get any better than this 03:00: Biggest takeaways from McIlroy's second consecutive 66 to seize the third-round lead 10:30: What DeChambeau needs to clean up before this final-round duel 15:30: Our picks to win (and why) at the 89th Masters