Scott travels to Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club in Mission Viejo, California, to interview Michael Block, renowned for his performance at the 2023 PGA Championship. On the range, Scott and Michael talk about Block's unexpected rise to stardom, the pressures and changes it brought to his career, and his teaching philosophy which focuses on feel over technicalities. Block also shares personal anecdotes, insights into notable golfers like Rory McIlroy, and his aspirations for the future, including participating in the Champions Tour. You will gain a deeper understanding of Block's approach to golf, both as a player and a coach, and his reflections on handling success and fame.

Chapters

00:00 Show Open

02:13 Michael Block's Teaching Philosophy

04:58 Career Reflections

07:01 Future Aspirations and Inspirations

08:11 Playing with Rory McIlroy

09:42 The First Time His Wife Saw Him Cry

13:55 What His First Major Taught Him

19:39 YouTube Golf & How It Has Changed Golf

23:57 How To Play Under Pressure

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Scott Walker and Andy Walker delve into the recent PGA Championship, highlighting Scottie Scheffler's victory and his ability to fix issues mid-round, and what to make of Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm coming up short. Then, we talk upcoming NCAA Division I golf championships, with an insightful conversation with Conrad Ray, two-time NCAA Champion Stanford Men's Coach. The hosts further explore the importance of strategy over swing aesthetics, with anecdotes from legendary golfers like Tiger Woods and Notah Begay. They conclude with reflections on the nuances of college versus professional golf development, shedding light on why the college pathway might be crucial for aspiring golfers.

Chapters

00:00 Show Open

00:53 Scottie Scheffler's PGA Win Analysis

02:09 Bryson DeChambeau's Breakdown

03:43 Jon Rahm's Resurgence

04:46 NCAA Championships Overview

05:55 Stanford Women's Golf Dominance

06:49 Men's NCAA Golf Preview

08:42 Conrad Ray Interview

09:56 Lessons From Playing With Tiger

19:33 Slowing The Game Down

25:45 Should Future Pros Play College Golf

28:42 Swinging vs. Scoring

30:18 What Data Is Important?

33:14 The Art of Scoring

36:26 Bars Exam

39:49 Andy Talks U.S. Senior Open Qualifying

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It's a major championship week...so you know Majors Poker is back!

Andy shares his recent play as he prepares for the US Senior Open. You get a sneak peak of our content with Michael Block, highlighting his emotional PGA Championship experience playing with Rory McIlroy in the final round of the 2023 PGA Championship

Then, we dive into Majors Poker, selecting and debating potential winners of the upcoming PGA Championship. And Andy tries the Bars Exam from an OG with a new album

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to The Edge: PGA Tour Championship Week

01:06 Andy Walker's Golf Journey and Senior Open Qualifying

03:43 Michael Block's Life-Changing PGA Championship Experience

08:01 Handling Pressure and Expectations in Golf

10:45 Majors Poker: Predicting the PGA Championship

15:25 Debating the Masters Picks

16:13 Narrowing Down the List

17:41 Finalizing the Top Picks

18:24 Majors Poker Draw

22:16 Our PGA Championship Predictions

23:08 The Bars Exam

27:56 Our Upcoming Content

Bars Exam Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96F7ZoQIAuM

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