Golf Channel Podcast with Rex & Lav

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GolfChannel.com senior writers Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner discuss and debate the latest news from around the golf world.

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20 episodes
Updated Wednesday

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Wednesday · 30 min
Slow down the Jackson Kouvin hype, or go full steam ahead?
In this week's edition, the guys discuss the reaction to Jackson Kouvin's game-changing (?) win at the 3M and what it means, plus break down the latest announcements about the Tour's signature-event model for 2028 and other news of the week.
Monday · 52 min
The future is now: Jackson Koivun rolls to victory in just his 3rd (!) pro start
In this week's edition, the guys go deep on Jackson Koivun's breakout win on the PGA Tour, including what propelled the 21-year-old to such early success and what the future holds for him, as well as his prospects for the Presidents Cup team.
July 22 · 34 min
Major season recap: Surprising winners, player grades, biggest themes
In this week's edition, the guys reflect on the week that was at Royal Birkdale, debate the ongoing dialogue surrounding Bryson DeChambeau's rules controversy, offer major grades for the biggest stars and discuss the biggest themes from the major season.
July 20 · 51 min
Open recap: Ryan Fox's heroic finish, multiple close calls, rules drama!
In this week's edition, the guys, live from Royal Birkdale, break down all of the storylines from the ending of the Open Championship, including Ryan Fox's heroic (and fast) finish, all of the contenders who came up just shy, a dramatic week for Bryson DeChambeau and so much more.
July 18 · 19 min
Open Saturday: Rory flames 'performative' Bryson as ruling fallout continues
In this edition, the guys, live from Royal Birkdale, discuss all of the third-round storylines from the Open Championship, including the continued fallout of Bryson DeChambeau's penalty, how Sam Burns has built a two-shot lead, and what to expect from Birkdale on the final day.
July 17 · 16 min
Open Friday: All hell breaks loose after Bryson DeChambeau penalty
In this edition, the guys, live from Royal Birkdale, discuss all of the storylines from the second round of The Open, highlighted by Bryson DeChambeau receiving a two-shot penalty for improving his lie and touching off an hours-long saga that has left his weekend participation in doubt.
July 16 · 20 min
Open Thursday: Bryson plays well ... and then scores another own goal
In this week's edition, the guys, live from Royal Birkdale, break down all of the storylines from the first round of the Open Championship, including Jackson Suber's surprising lead, how the course played on Day 1, and Bryson DeChambeau showing he can play links but then declining to face the media once again.
July 15 · 40 min
Open Championship preview: Baked-out Birkdale, contenders/pretenders, player policing!
In this week's edition, the guys, live from Royal Birkdale, break down all of the biggest storylines leading into the 154th Open Championship, including why the hot weather has such an impact on the setup and strategy this week, which players are poised to contend and disappoint, and how the R&A will continue to police poorly behaving players.
July 12 · 36 min
Tom Kim is back?!, Scottie misses a cut and Birkdale is brown, bouncy and beautiful
In this week's edition, the guys, live from Royal Birkdale, break down all of the storylines from the Scottish Open, where Tom Kim ended a three-year winless drought, discuss the event's tenuous future and look ahead to what is already a hot and baked-out Birkdale for The Open.
July 8 · 26 min
Getting you set for the BEST 2-week stretch of the season
In this week's edition, the guys discuss what is their favorite two-week stretch of the season, starting with a stacked field at the Genesis Scottish Open and the biggest storylines, plus what they love about links golf SZN.
July 5 · 51 min
Stunning John Deere finale features a collapse and celebration
In this week's edition, the guys discuss all of the latest storylines, from the stunning ending to the John Deere Classic, where Chris Gotterup ranks among the player of the year favorites, and dive into some of the ongoing discussions about the future shaping of the Tour schedule and any potential gambling issues.
June 29 · 33 min
Electric Viktor-Scottie duel elevates Travelers in a huge way
In this edition, the guys discuss all of the storylines from the Travelers Championship, where Viktor Hovland outdueled Scottie Scheffler to win the final signature event of the season. Plus, the guys put a bow on the Tour's biggest events and look at what's to come in 2028.
June 23 · 28 min
PGA Tour schedule changes: Here's what it means for golf fans
In this emergency pod edition, the guys, live from the Travelers Championship, break down all of the biggest storylines from the PGA Tour's unveiling of its new competitive model, from the four different sections to the questions that still need to be answered in the next few months.
June 22 · 51 min
Heckled for hours, Wyndham Clark becomes a complicated U.S. Open champion
In this edition, the guys, live from Shinnecock, break down a compelling final round of the U.S. Open, where Wyndham Clark nearly coughed up a six-shot lead but held on to win despite being harassed and heckled for hours. We break down the atmosphere, the key shots and the biggest moments from the year's third major.
June 21 · 16 min
U.S. Open Saturday: How Wyndham Clark turned a stress-fest into a snoozer
In this edition, the guys, live from Shinnecock, discuss all of the biggest storylines from the third round of the U.S. Open, including how Wyndham Clark used his scrambling, clutch putting and sense of the moment to build a six-shot lead, and whether Scottie Scheffler can summon a Sunday for the ages to complete the career Grand Slam.
June 20 · 29 min
U.S. Open Friday: The USGA tries to crack down on poor behavior
In this edition, the guys, live from Shinnecock, break down all of the storylines from the second round of the U.S. Open, from Wyndham Clark's "redemption story" to Joaquin Niemann's code-of-conduct penalty to some of the most surprising names to miss the cut.
June 19 · 23 min
U.S. Open Thursday: Where was all of the carnage?
In this edition, the guys, live from Shinnecock, break down all of the biggest storylines from the first round of the 126th U.S. Open, including whether the USGA got the setup right, what to make of the lower-than-anticipated scoring, who some of the most surprising early contenders are and what to expect for Friday's second round.
June 17 · 42 min
USGA on defense: Pausing ball rollback and playing it safe at Shinnecock
In this week's edition, the guys, live from the U.S. Open, discuss all of the biggest storylines ahead of the action at Shinnecock, including the governing bodies' decision to pause the rollback until at least 2030, why they're erring on the side of caution with the setup this week, and who some of the biggest contenders (and pretenders) are for the year's third major.
June 15 · 25 min
Bud Cauley's long wait is over, while others are still standing in line for win No. 1
In this week's edition, the guys discuss Bud Cauley's long-awaited PGA Tour victory in Canada, what to make of Ben James' pro debut and set the table for what to expect from Shinnecock for the U.S. Open.
June 10 · 31 min
The best stories from Golf's Longest Day and final U.S. Open tuneups
In this week's edition, the guys recap the chaotic events from their respective sites for Golf's Longest Day, debate the decision by the PGA Tour to elevate the Australian Open, dissect the public comments from LIV CEO Scott O'Neil and break down some of the biggest storylines from the RBC Canadian Open

Golf Channel Podcast with Rex & Lav

Slow down the Jackson Kouvin hype, or go full steam ahead?

The future is now: Jackson Koivun rolls to victory in just his 3rd (!) pro start

Major season recap: Surprising winners, player grades, biggest themes

Open recap: Ryan Fox's heroic finish, multiple close calls, rules drama!

Open Saturday: Rory flames 'performative' Bryson as ruling fallout continues

Open Friday: All hell breaks loose after Bryson DeChambeau penalty

Open Thursday: Bryson plays well ... and then scores another own goal

Open Championship preview: Baked-out Birkdale, contenders/pretenders, player policing!

Tom Kim is back?!, Scottie misses a cut and Birkdale is brown, bouncy and beautiful

Getting you set for the BEST 2-week stretch of the season

Stunning John Deere finale features a collapse and celebration

Electric Viktor-Scottie duel elevates Travelers in a huge way

PGA Tour schedule changes: Here's what it means for golf fans

Heckled for hours, Wyndham Clark becomes a complicated U.S. Open champion

U.S. Open Saturday: How Wyndham Clark turned a stress-fest into a snoozer

U.S. Open Friday: The USGA tries to crack down on poor behavior

U.S. Open Thursday: Where was all of the carnage?

USGA on defense: Pausing ball rollback and playing it safe at Shinnecock

Bud Cauley's long wait is over, while others are still standing in line for win No. 1

The best stories from Golf's Longest Day and final U.S. Open tuneups