• The American Express was a return to the winner's circle for Georgia alum Sepp Straka, slowly turning into one of the world's best. But PGA Rookie William Mouw stole the show with his horrifically bad 13 during his second round.
• The schedule for the next few weeks is set on the PGA TOUR until the Genesis Invitational. Normally at Riviera, now moved due to the LA Wildfires, Alex and Michael wonder if we'll see the tournament in Scottsdale right after the WM Phoenix Open.
• The Dubai Desert Classic was a big win or LIV golfer Tyrrel Hatton, whose win in Dubai will give him much needed OWGR points to stay in the majors.
• Tiger Woods made his official TGL debut last week, but didn't get a good result as his Jupiter Links fell to a very good LA Golf Club anchored by Sahith Theegala.
• Alex is off to Orlando for the PGA Show this week, where he'll be chatting with world renowned instructors, Solheim Cup Captain Stacy Lewis, and more. Make sure to follow along on our IG and YouTube so you don't miss it.
• In Tuned In, Michael is battening down the hatches as an unusual winter storm makes its way to Savannah with freezing rain, sleet, and snow. Alex, meanwhile, is disappointed with the "ending" of Squid Game and wonders what the best game to take is in Mr Beast's Beast Games.
• This week's guest is Kelly Walker from Visit Frisco, The Communications Manager shares her thoughts on the amazing golf available in this Dallas suburb, how great the sport scene is, and more.
• The NFL Playoffs gave us some dissapointing outcomes as fan favorites couldn't get over the hump into the Conference Championships next weekend.
• As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex is enjoying a healthy date night with some sushi, while Michael is whipping up a Chocolate Honey pie.

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• The Sony Open went to a playoff, and Nick Taylor notched his third playoff and fifth PGA Tour victory in Hawaii.
• TGL debuted at its home in Florida as The Bay Golf Club beat up the New York Golf Club at the incredibly tech-infused indoor league which left Alex very satisfied.
• LIV Golf has always been about the money, and one exiting member of the rival tour sounded off.
• Next week is the PGA Show in Orlando, FL where anyone who makes anything golf related gets together to showcase their wares. Alex will be there once again and shares what we should expect in the coming weeks on the podcast.
• In Tuned In, Michael shares the progress he and his wife are making in their two-year long board game challenge, playing every game they own 3 times (they own over 100). Alex, meanwhile, doesn't understand why everyone doesn't take the money in Squid Game's second season, and the new Beast Games from Mr Beast.
• This week's guest is Francis Biondi, a golf instructor at Beyond Golf Performance in Austin, TX. Francis shares his views on golf, plus what it was like to make meatloaf for Gordon Ramsey on Master Chef, and putt it out on Holey Moley.
• College Football is headed to its championship, and its a bit of a disappointment with how bad the selection committee is at ranking teams.
• In the NFL, the Wild Card Weekend is in the books, and now it's just a matter of time before the Chiefs are in the Super Bowl.
• As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex is getting healthy in January with cauliflower pizza, while Michael is staying warm with the best ramen in Savannah.

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• The Sentry kicked off the 2025 season in paradise and Hideki Matsuyama set a PGA scoring record with a unique swing that bothers Alex.
• 2024 wrapped up in style for Alex and Michael, as they share what happened during the holidays, including a hilarious tour of Savannah, and poorly-timed sickness for Alex.
• The TGL kicks off this week with an arena that includes incredible technology, a rotating green, and a screen as big as a movie theater.
• Rumors are swirling of a new format for the TOUR Championship, and it would mark a return of a bracket on the PGA Tour.
• Scottie Scheffler punctured his hand during Christmas, and Alex really wonders why the best player in the world is risking injury to his most important asset.
• In Tuned In, Michael watched the hilarious surrealist slapstick comedy Hundreds of Beavers and encourages everyone to watch it. Alex, meanwhile, can't get over the generosity of Mr Beast in the new show Beast Games.
• This week's guest is Jason Mengel, the Championship Director of the 2023 KitchenAide Senior PGA Champ, the 2025 KMPG Women's PGA Champ, and the 2027 PGA Champ, all being held at PGA Frisco. Jason shares what its like to run a major championship, and what everyone should expect as the world best keep coming to Frisco and the new PGA of America HQ.
• College Football's new bracket is creating plenty of drama, and all the upsets, as all of the top 4 seeds lost their games. But Alex's Baby Bets were able to secure a winning season as Bowl Season heads toward its conclusion.
• The NFL Season wrapped up its regular season, and Michael's Giants and Alex's Patriots shared similar fates. And yet, the Giants kept their coach and the Patriots parted ways with theirs, creating some confusion and frustration.
• As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex is trying to get a taste of home in a Lobster Roll, and Michael tried a Savannah staple in Vic's on the River that did not live up to the hype.

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• The PGA and LPGA teamed up for their annual team event, the Grant Thorton Shootout, where a new pairing took the win wire-to-wire. Meanwhile, Michael wonders why the PGA's best don't show up while the LPGA's does. Plus excitement at what may be coming to the Olympics in LA in 2028.
• The DP World Tour had their annual episode of Planet Earth with a side of golf in South Africa for the Alfred Dunhill Championship, where local Shaun Norris had to wait it out after posting a score for the win.
• This weekend is the annual PNC Championship, where all eyes will be on Tiger Woods as he returns to play with son Charlie. But other parent-child teams are more likely to win this fun event.
• Alex is headed to Frisco, TX to see the Frisco Bowl and check in with friends from his last trip to the Dallas area.
• In Tuned In, Alex is sharing his take on the season finale of Yellowstone, while the Top 10 is now very full of Christmas songs.
• This week's guest is Blair Wortsmith, who the guys first met at the Desire Cup at TPC Sawgrass in 2023. Blair, the Director of Programs and Operations for the Danny Wuerffel Foundation, is also the Fan Experience Producer for SEC Nation on ESPN. Blair chats with Alex and shares what its like being on the road every weekend with the SEC Nation team, what it was like meeting Matthew McConaughey, and how her British boyfriend first reacted to American football.
• The Lady Vols of Tennessee broke the record for the most 3-pointers made in a game, beating out a record held by 2-teams in the men's side of the ball.
• In College Football, Bowl Season is now upon us, and this weekend's first slate of games in the CFB Playoffs makes Michael ask: does anyone really like Notre Dame? Plus, a new addition to the college landscape is making massive shifts in the game.
• In the NFL, Michael's Giants continue to suck in new sucky ways, Alex's Patriots continue to lose, and the Chiefs continue to win.
• As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex is ready for all the great eats in Frisco, while Michael has his Christmas menu also all set.

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• The Hero World Challenge did not surprise, as Scottie Scheffler won for the 9th time globally in 2024, becoming just the second player to do it. So it Scottie really as good as Tiger Woods? Alex and Michael ponder the question.
• The LIV guys showed up at the the PIF Saudi International and Joaquin Neimann showed how he could be the best golfer currently in the rival circuit.
• The Grant Thorton Invitational heads to Naples, FL with co-ed teams from the PGA and LPGA, an event that should really have a more central spot on the golf game's calendar.
• Michael shares a news story about someone's golf clubs that caught fire thanks to a Delta luggage crew, and Alex wonders how that could happen.
• In Tuned In, Michael shares a review of this year's Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, while Alex is enjoying the new Pop Culture Jeopardy!
• This week's guests are WVU Football reporter Jorden from the Country Roads Webcast and John Maddox from TigersSportsReport.com. Both Jorden and John share insights from the past season, what's in store for the future, and their predictions for the Frisco Bowl.
• In Pop Politics, Michael is wondering what is fair game when heckling a player during a sporting event.
• Juan Soto is now the highest paid professional athlete, taking a monster deal with the Mets, and Michael isn't bitter about it at all.
• In College Football, Alex had a dismal week with his Baby Bets during Conference Championship weekend. And Michael is loving the first ever college football bracket.
• In the NFL, Michael's Giants continue to suck, but maybe not as bad as the neighboring Jets, but the Chiefs continue to find ways to win football games.
• As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex is looking forward to the return of the Snack Wrap at McDonalds, while Michael visits a new Irish Pub in Savannah with some very big roots in Ireland and a place Alex and Michael visited a last year.

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• Rumors with LIV golf are flying as CEO Greg Norman appears to be on the way out, Tony Finau may be headed to the rival circuit, and the DP World Tour may be the official partner for LIV players.
• Bryson DeChambeau's YouTube videos continue to draw attention, as he tries to chip over his house and make a hole-in-one, and he has one last shot at breaking 50 on the course with Tom Brady.
• The Hero World Challenge takes center stage this weekend, albeit without Tiger playing and only hosting in this hit-and-giggle event to start December.
• In Tuned In, Michael is getting the holiday Harry Potter marathon starter, while Alex has a review of the new Netflix holiday movie Hot Frosty.
• This week's guest is Guy de Havillande, the CEO of Million Dollar Round. Guy shares with Alex all the details about a new amateur tournament that will give the winner a check for one million dollars.
• The NBA's in season tournament is featuring some very bright and colorful courts, prompting Alex to ask Michael what he prefers to see under the feet of the athletes.
• It was Fight Week across football this weekend, as big brawls broke out in the college and professional games. Plus, Alex has a big week in his Baby Bets, and the guys lament further disappointment of their favorite NFL teams.
• In #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex enjoys the wonders of Thanksgiving leftovers, while Michael cooked just the right amount of food for the holiday.

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• The RSM Classic finished off the PGA Tour's Fall schedule, and it included a new winner on Tour and some movers that secured cards for 2025.
• The LPGA season wrapped up with the CME Group Tour Championship, and it was a nail-bitter of a Sunday between Angel Yin and Jean Thitikul for the largest prize money in LPGA history.
• Thanksgiving week is here and that means you can play golf without having to watch golf, you can eat what you want when you want, and you can watch whatever is on the television.
• Women's college basketball had two milestones this week: a new winningest coach in college basketball, and the end of the game's current longest winning streak.
• College Football had some surprises in store this weekend, and Alex's Baby Bets didn't fare too well.
• In the NFL, Michael's Giants had big changes over the last week, but the same horrible results. Alex's Patriots, meanwhile, cruised into meaninglessness. And the NFL Thanksgiving slate doesn't look that hot.
• As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex can't believe the prices for pizza and chicken tenders at a UNLV game, while Michael is flabbergasted as a DiGiorno Thanksgiving Pizza special.

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