Ladies and gentlemen... Tiger Woods is BACK. In the final event of the season, Tiger Woods put the exclamation point on a comeback season that will be talked about... forever. A year ago we were debating if Tiger would consider retiring. On Sunday we watched him defeat the 50 best players in the world, win the TOUR Championship, and ALMOST win the FedEx Cup. Incredible is the only word to describe it. With almost no time to rest, Tiger and the rest of the American & European players flew to France in preparation for the Ryder Cup this week at Le Golf National in France. We've got it all: News (2:20), TOUR Championship recap (11:17), Ryder Cup preview(51:17), and our own Sunday singles lineup for both squads (1:12:12). HUGE pod this week... let's get into it!

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LADIES AND GENTLEMEN... TIGER WOODS IS BACK!

The TOUR Championship is finally here... On Thursday the top 30 players in the FedEx Cup points will descend on East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, GA for the final event of the #PLAYOFFS (00:41). It's pretty much winner take all with $10 Million on the line in a controversial format that may be seeing some changes next year. Later this week the PGA Tour is announcing adjustments to the points structure (7:00) Nice to see the brass at the Tour listen to the pod... We'll discuss what's wrong with the TOUR Championship (28:55) and some ideas (35:20) on how to improve things moving forward. All that plus news (00:41) picks (25:41), DFLs (41:47), and an ode to BAE on Stupid Golf Haiku (21:11) Let's get into it!

THE TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW!

It took 5 days, but the BMW Championship is finally in the books. (00:35) The weather was so bad in Philadelphia that there was some debate as to whether the final round would even happen at all (12:23). Thankfully for Keegan Bradley it did(25:31) - as he outlasted newly minted world # 1 Justin Rose in a playoff for the victory... his first in 7 years. On the other side of the leaderboard was Jordan Spieth, (6:47) whose 55th place finish means he will miss the Tour Championship for the first time in his career. This week also saw the final captain's picks for the Ryder Cup (38:00) - Tony Finau for the Americans... Paul Casey, Sergio Garcia, Ian Poulter and Henrik Stenson for the Europeans. With 2 weeks to go till the Tour Championship, and 3 weeks till the Ryder Cup there's a lot to discuss... so lets get into it!

KEEGAN BRADLEY... WELCOME BACK!

Big week for FOTP Bryson DeChambeau!(00:30) He wins his second #PLAYOFFS event in a row, locks up a Ryder cup Captain's pick alongside Tiger and Phil (5:10)... and increases his lead in the points. In other news... Patrick Reed went to Fenway Park! (7:35) This week's "Oh My Oh No!" is Champions Tour player Joe Durant (12:37) and @billyhogolf withdrew with a SINUS INFECTION! (17:50) Finally we look ahead to the BMW Championship at the home of the Villanova Wildcats - Aronimink Golf Club in Philadelphia (58:18) Lot's to get into so let's get into it!

BRYSON DECHAMPION!

The first round of the FedEx Cup #PLAYOFFS got off to a pretty decent start. Despite missing a few key players, the looming Ryder Cup captain's picks made for a much more exciting Northern Trust Open (18:00) this year. Bryson DeChambeau took full advantage - winning his second event of the year and all but locking up a ticket to Paris. In other news, we discuss Tiger and Phil's $9 million dollar showdown in Las Vegas (2:50), break down various superstitions on Oh My Oh No! (31:12), and preview this week's Dell Technologies Championship (1:01:00) at TPC Boston... Pod Country. All that plus a LOT more - Let's get into it!

THE FEDEX CUP ROUND 1 RECAP!

The 2018 PGA Tour regular season is in the books... now its time for the Playoffs. Last week's Wyndham Championship (33:14) was final event of the season, and while it lacked star power it was exciting nonetheless - Brandt Snedeker shot 59 on Thursday which set up a Sunday showdown with CT Pan, who was possibly one cart path away (39:12) from the W... This week we kick off the FedEx Cup (55:46) in Ridgewood, NJ at the Northern Trust. We break down the event with picks and DFLs, then take a broader look (1:11:34) at the Playoff picture and how things are shaping up for the Ryder Cup. Lot's to get into - so let's get into it.

THE FEDEX CUP PLAYOFFS PREVIEW!

The PGA Championship is in the books! Mike, Matt, and Cullen break down a future classic in St. Louis. (2:27) An action-packed Saturday led to a BATTLE on Sunday between a charging Tiger Woods, Adam Scott, and Brooks Koepka – who played flawless golf down the stretch to claim his 2nd major of the year - his 3rd in 6 attempts. Things cool down a bit on the tour this week with the Wyndham Championship (54:41) – we make our picks & DFLs, then take a look at the US Amateur at Pebble Beach(1:02:22). Let’s get into it!

TIGER ROARS KOEPKA SOARS!

It's PGA Championship Week on the Pod and there is a lot to discuss! First up - Mike, Matt, and Cullen recap Justin Thomas' win last week at the World Golf Championship at Firestone (:32). All eyes are on the PGA Championship (37:15) this week at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis - a massive 7,317 yard par 70 that favors the draw. We make our picks for winners and DFLs (41:31) then talk to friend of the pod Fitz - @bettorgolfer on Twitter (45:27) to get his thoughts on all the Vegas action this week. Let's get into it!

THE PGA CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW!

The Canadian Open is in the books! Mike, Matt, & Scott break down the action up north (0:30), where Dustin Johnson reminded everyone why he is the best player in the world right now. We have a bit of an interruption for some popcorn! (2:33) But things settle down and we discuss Wes Bryan's brutal 2 hole stretch followed by a DQ(4:42) Hardo check for Patrick Reed (15:43) and Bryson DeChambeau(19:44). We look ahead to the WGC Bridgestone next week at Firestone in Akron Ohio (32:35). It's the last time we will see a WCG at this historic course, but there is a stacked field so hopefully it goes out in style. Finally we take a look at the US Ryder Cup hopefuls (40:50), and break down our locks, bubbles, and captains picks as we get closer to Paris in September. Lots to discuss this week... let's get into it!

THE CANADIAN OPEN POPCORN PODCAST!

The Open Championship is in the books, and so is the 2018 Skull & Crossed Championship! Mike, Matt, Dave, and Friend of the Pod Cullen break down all the action from Carnoustie and Pinehurst. (1:38)A fast and hard Carnoustie delivered some fireworks this weekend - with weekend charges from Rose, Spieth, and Tiger Woods. It was vintage Tiger on the weekend - but a rowdy fan (24:58) and a missed putt left the door open for San Francisco Molinari to win the Claret Jug. Back in Pinehurst (1:00:30) - 24 players battled it out on 3 courses over 3 days - culminating with an 18 hole shootout that came down to the final hole. Tip of the cap to Fitz (1:14:48) for a HOLE IN ONE at Tobacco Road! And a big thanks to everyone to came down and contributed to such an awesome event. Let's get into it!

THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP / SKULL & CROSSED BREAKDOWN!

The Alternate Shot Podcast is Back! After a few weeks off Mike and Matt return to the Pod to break down what we've missed in the past month of golf. Bubba Watson won his 3rd event of the year at the Travelers (1:06), San Francesco Molinari ran away with the Quicken Loans National (3:31), Kevin Na broke through at the Greenbrier (6:02), Michael Kim demolished the field at the John Deere Classic (8:58), and Brandon Stone took it low this past Sunday to win the Scottish Open (10:26). Of course this week is the Open Championship at Carnoustie - as always we have the full breakdown (40:37) complete with picks and DFLs, but the Open isn't the only championship this week - we have the full preview of the 2018 Skull & Crossed Invitational in Pinehurst, NC. (1:02:14) Lots to cover this week - Let's get into it!

THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW!

Brooks Koepka is your US Open Champion! Matt's pick to win takes his second US Open victory in a row, besting Dustin Johnson, Tony Finau, and a red hot Sunday performance from FOTP Tommy Fleetwood. There was no shortage of controversy this week with how the USGA set up Shinnecock Hills (0:38)- taking an already brutal golf course to the extreme with unbelievably fast greens and some questionable pin placements. Phil Mickelson ignited a twitter firestorm on Saturday (21:01) hitting a wayward putt - while in motion - incurring a 2 shot penalty. There were hot takes flying from both sides - but ultimately the story was all about Koepka, who proved again why he is so tough to beat - firing a 68 on Sunday and winning his second Major (35:56). This week the tour heads to The Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands in Hartford, CT(1:08:52). A close proximity to the Open means a stronger than usual field this week. We have the full breakdown and more... Lot's to discuss this week, let's get into it!

THE US OPEN RECAP!

It's the 1 year anniversary of The Alternate Shot Podcast! And we'd like to thank everyone who made it possible. This week we've got it all... We recap the St. Jude (6:19), Oh My Oh No (8:45), your weekly reminder that golf is hard (11:14), DFL(14:22), SGH (37:34) and finally the main event... The US Open Preview at Shinnecock Hills (39:44). It's been a great ride over the last 12 months, and we look forward to bringing you the pod for many more to come. Let's get into it!

THE US OPEN: 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY MEGAPOD!

Newly minted Friend of the Pod Bryson DeChambeau wins the Memorial in dramatic fashion, draining a CLUTCH 12 footer on the second playoff hole (21:44). It's a big win for Bryson and a big step toward being one of the top players on tour... and possibly a big step toward Paris. This week (36:05) the Tour heads to Memphis for the FedEx St. Jude Classic, the last stop before the US Open. It's going to be "moving week" for a lot of players... Let's get into it.

THE MEMORIAL RECAP!

Triple pod this week! Mike, Matt... and Dave are back to recap the Fort Worth Invitational (0:55) and break down this week's stop at the Memorial (24:47). Justin Rose played four nearly flawless rounds at Colonial... and despite a ridiculous 62, 61 weekend from Kevin Na, Rose went on to win his second event of the season. We look ahead to this week's stop at Jack's place, the Memorial. This event always attracts the best in the world and is shaping up to be an exciting week with newly crowned World #1 Justin Thomas topping off a stacked field in Columbus. We've got the full breakdown, SGH(21:15), Stump Mike(22:20), picks(28:10), DFLs(31:17) and a discussion on how the top 15 players in the game match up as we approach the halfway mark this season (33:05). Let's get into it!

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