Episodes
After what has felt like (and been) the longest season on the PGA Tour, the culmination is finally here. The RSM Classic is crunch time, especially for those battling to secure a coveted spot within the FedExCup 125 and ensure their full playing privileges for the upcoming year are wrapped up. Additionally, there's a tenacious fight for ten spots in the first two Signature Events of 2024 for competitors finishing 51st to 60th. The pressure is palpable for those dwelling in the "danger zone,"...
Published 11/15/23
It's the second-to-last event of the 2023 PGA Tour season, and the pressure is mounting for those hovering around the 125th position in the rankings. Who will secure their full Tour cards for the upcoming year? Furthermore, there are ten coveted spots up for grabs in the initial two Signature Events of the new year for the top ten finishers in the FedEx Fall standings. There's a lot at stake, and many players are feeling the heat. In this week's edition of the Tour Report, Elk and Diane turn...
Published 11/07/23
It's crunch time on the PGA Tour as the 2023 season begins to draw to a close and pressure is mounting. Three events remain in the FedEx Fall, giving players three final chances to obtain valuable points to lock up their full Tour cards for next year. Plus, ten places in the first two Signature Events are at stake. On the Tour Report this week, Elk & Diane take a look at this brand new tournament course - El Cardonal at Diamanté. This Tiger Woods design is the first of his to host a PGA...
Published 11/01/23
A stellar field heads to the Land of the Rising Sun for the next event in the FedEx Fall. Headlined by Hideki Matsuyama, Rickie Fowler, Xander Schauffele and defending champion Keegan Bradley, a field of 78 will be competing for the title in this no-cut event. With valuable points up for grabs, the race to secure a full tour card for 2024 well and truly heats up, as well as spots in the first two signature events of the new season. Elk & Diane take a look at the course, preview the...
Published 10/17/23
The Tour is heading towards the vibrant lights of Las Vegas for the Shriners Children's Open. Tom Kim returns to TPC Summerlin as the defending champion, and among the notable names teeing it up are Tom Hoge, Ludvig Aberg, J.T. Poston, and Si Woo Kim. Many are focused on the pursuit of securing a spot in the FedExCup top-125, as there are only five events left in the FedEx Fall season. Elk & Diane provide a preview of the tournament, take a tour of TPC Summerlin, and share their...
Published 10/10/23
Europe successfully defended their 30-year record of winning the Ryder Cup on home soil. The U.S. team made a valiant effort at the comeback on Sunday, but it wasn't to be. With so many talking points coming from the three days at Marco Simone, Elk & Diane look back on a big week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 10/04/23
The Europeans reclaimed the Ryder Cup in a thrilling and epic battle that unfolded in Rome, marked by moments of intense drama (on and off the course!) and exhilarating gameplay. Watch this space for our full Ryder Cup Reaction show, coming out on Wednesday. Now, the PGA Tour makes its return, heading to Mississippi for the Sanderson Farms Championship. This tournament marks the second event in the FedExCup Fall series, where golfers are eager to achieve two main goals: securing their full...
Published 10/03/23
After the pairings & matches for the Friday AM Foursomes were announced, Elk & Diane share their thoughts and make some predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 09/28/23
In the heart of the Eternal City, the week is here - the United States facing off against Europe in the highly anticipated Ryder Cup. The battleground for this epic clash of titans is none other than the prestigious Marco Simone Golf & Country Club. Team USA, seeking to break a three-decade drought on European soil, showcased their dominance with a commanding performance at Whistling Straits just two years ago. Since then, they've only strengthened their lineup. Meanwhile, the European...
Published 09/27/23
After two weeks of no PGA Tour golf (which felt like longer!), the FedEx Fall begins with the Fortinet Championship. Oh, and there's a lot to catch up on...! On the podcast this week, Elk & Diane discuss the Ryder Cup picks for both sides as the biennial contest is set to begin in two weeks. The pair break down the format of the next seven tournaments in this Fall swing and evaluate what's on the line for the players looking to lock up their full Tour cards for 2024 and play their way...
Published 09/13/23
We witnessed yet another triumph at the BMW Championship! With odds of 16/1, Elk successfully predicted that Viktor Hovland would emerge victorious at Olympia Fields. This is the culmination of the season's hard work - the Playoff Finale. As the Tour Championship reaches its conclusion on Sunday, one individual from the elite group of 30 participants will hoist the FedExCup high and claim the grand prize of $18 million. In this week's podcast episode, Elk and Diane take a retrospective look...
Published 08/22/23
The FedExCup Playoffs enter their second round, following an impressive consecutive win by Lucas Glover. The anticipation of Ryder Cup team selections adds to the lively discussion on this week's Tour Report. Elk and Diane take a retrospective look at the recent FedEx St. Jude Championship, highlighting Glover's remarkable victory in the playoffs and acknowledging the top performers who secured their spots in the top-50, earning their passage to Olympia Fields. Speaking of Olympia Fields, the...
Published 08/15/23
It's that time again—the FedExCup Playoffs have arrived! Over the course of this week, the spotlight is on TPC Southwind in Memphis, TN, where the top-70 contenders are set to battle it out. Their objective? Securing a coveted position within the top-50 on the season-long points list. With the added allure of quadruple points awaiting the field this week, brace yourself for a dynamic and highly competitive tournament, likely resulting in significant shifts in the rankings. On the Tour Report...
Published 08/08/23
Well, this is it. The Wyndham Championship is the final regular-season event on the PGA Tour before the FedExCup Playoffs begin. The top-70 from the season-long points list will play in Memphis next week, and it all comes down to their week at Sedgefield CC for a chunk of the field. With big names like Justin Thomas, Shane Lowry and Adam Scott on the outside looking in, there's a lot to track this week, and many factors to consider when making picks. On the podcast, Elk & Diane look back...
Published 08/01/23
With only two events left in the regular PGA Tour season before the top-70 advance to the FedExCup Playoffs, there's a lot on the line this week at the 3M Open. The guys descend on TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, MN to battle it out for a trophy, valuable FedExCup points and, for some, those all-important Ryder Cup points. On the podcast this week, Elk & Diane look back on Brian Harman's outstanding victory at The Open Championship and discuss the gritty game that earned him the title of...
Published 07/25/23
The 151st Open Championship has arrived, marking the culmination of the Major season with its fourth and final championship in 2023. Returning to the very grounds where Rory celebrated his last Major triumph, nine years ago when he proudly hoisted the coveted Claret Jug. This historic venue also holds fond memories of Tiger's emotional victory in 2006, during which he relied on just one driver throughout the entire week—remarkably, in the opening round alone. In the latest Tour Report, Elk...
Published 07/18/23
Two big weeks of magnificent links golf are upon us, and the first is the Genesis Scottish Open at the Renaissance Club, East Lothian. This co-sanctioned PGA Tour & DP World Tour event has an even larger purse this year, FedExCup points up for grabs and three spots into next week's Open Championship. On the podcast, Elk & Diane look back on last week's John Deere Classic (where three of their picks finished within the top-10), preview the Scottish Open, navigate the terrain of the...
Published 07/11/23
Another winner with Rickie at the Rocket Mortgage! That's 3 winners and one top-5 for the Tour Report in the last 4 events. This week, it's the John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run. In fact, last year we picked J.T. Poston to win at 55/1. He returns as defending champion, alongside a whole host of guys in excellent form who are looking to capitalize on momentum & confidence to secure victory on the PGA Tour. On the podcast, Elk & Diane look back on last week, then preview the John...
Published 07/03/23
The PGA Tour is off to Motor City for the Rocket Mortgage Classic. Justin Thomas, Max Homa, Tony Finau and Collin Morikawa headline the event, but who will prevail at Detroit Golf Club? Elk & Diane take a look at the course, analyze the stat pattern and make their picks in the form of Outright Favorites, Ones to Watch and Dark Horses at 100/1 plus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 06/27/23
Two wins in a row for the Tour Report! After successfully picking Nick Taylor to win the RBC Canadian Open, we gave you Wyndham Clark at 60/1 for the U.S. Open, and he out-performed some of the best to lift his first Major trophy. This week, it's LA to Connecticut for the Travelers Championship, another elevated event with a $20 million purse. Elk & Diane preview the tournament, go through the field and make their picks in the form of Outright Favorites, Ones to Watch and Dark Horse...
Published 06/20/23
The third Major of 2023 is here, and LACC will take a starring role. This is the first time Los Angeles has hosted the U.S. Open in 75 years, and we've been counting down to this one. The course is new to the majority of the field, so what can the guys expect? Elk & Diane are joined by long-time LACC member and founder of the clothing brand Johnnie-O, John O'Donnell, to talk about the course, the challenges ahead, if this will play as a "normal" U.S. Open set-up and where the scoring...
Published 06/13/23
Right as Elk & Diane were about to start recording the Tour Report for the RBC Canadian Open, the announcement was made that the PGA TOUR, DP World Tour and LIV Golf would be merging. To kick off this week's podcast, the pair react to the news and give their initial thoughts. More to follow as the week goes on... But let's not detract from the RBC Canadian Open, which is being held at Oakdale Golf & CC just outside Toronto. The pair talk about the course, the field and make their...
Published 06/06/23
We move onto another elevated event - the ninth of the year - on the PGA Tour, and this week is always one of the schedule highlights. The Memorial Tournament is held at “Jack’s Place” - Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio. This is Jack Nicklaus’ masterpiece, and has always been one of the elite tournaments. Elk & Diane talk about the course, the history of the event and the winning stat patterns, then go over the field and make their picks in the form of Outright Favorites, Ones...
Published 05/30/23
Following Koepka's victory at the PGA Championship, the PGA Tour moves back to Texas for the Charles Schwab Challenge. Colonial CC is the longest-running host course on the Tour, and this week someone will walk away with the trophy, the iconic plaid jacket and a matching 1973 Ford Bronco! Elk & Diane talk about their thoughts from last week's Major and then walk through Colonial, discuss the field and make their picks for the week in the form of Outright Favorites, Ones to Watch and...
Published 05/23/23