Best Lydia Walker Podcasts (2025)

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1086: The Incidents of Sergio Garcia 1:01:17

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DJ and Soly debut a new pod idea as we look to profile some of the more unique characters in golf. First up, Sergio Garcia, and the numerous moments of bad boy behavior over the course of his career. Join us in our support of the Evans Scholars Foundation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://nolayingup.com/esf⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support our Sponsors: Rhoback If you enjoyed this episode,…

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1085: Lava Golf, International Crown + Jack's Big Win 1:10:46

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Soly, Tron and Cody fire up the weekend pod to discuss Michael Brennan winning in his first PGA Tour start as a professional, plus other notable finishes in Utah and a look at the LPGA International Crown, DP World Tour and the Asia-Pacific Am. We also discuss Jack’s big legal win, the cancellation of the Sentry, assorted LIV news and notes, TC’s L…

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1084: The Wild Life of Joey Ferrari 2:04:11

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DJ and Tron recently sat down with Joey Ferrari, a truly unique character in golf with a life story that defies belief on numerous levels. From his decorated amateur career - capped by qualifying for the 1994 US Open - to a ten year prison sentence for selling cocaine and methamphetamines, we’re incredibly thankful to Joey for his openness and will…

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E214: Lisa Verrico on Vox + Oasis + Billie Eilish + My Bloody Valentine 1:19:46

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In this episode we invite the highly entertaining Lisa Verrico to join us from her native Glasgow and talk us through her career from IPC's Vox magazine to The Times. Commencing with her memory of first hearing Prince's 'Little Red Corvette' as a kid on holiday in Spain, our guest recalls her days of raving (and working in radio) before describing …

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1083: Weekly Recap + Se Ri Pak Deep Dive 1:59:02

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Soly and Randy review the week highlighted by quotes from Rory on captaining the European Ryder Cup team and what he views as successfully growing the game. We also discuss the amateur reinstatement debate and the reported shakeups at PGA Tour HQ before breaking down Tommy’s win in India on the DP World Tour and Sei Young Kim’s win at the BMW Ladie…

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1082: The Science of Putting with Dr. Sasho MacKenzie 1:30:21

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Dr. Sasho Mackenzie returns to the pod for an eye opening discussion around all things putting with Soly, Neil and Cody. Sasho has developed a Stack Putting app as a companion to his speed training work and the research into rolling better putts led to a ton of questions from us around what differentiates good putters and bad putters, how different…

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1081: Weekly Recap + Bacon & Nitties on KFT Graduates 1:18:17

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TC is joined by a triumphant Soly from the NLU Birdhouse at Sweetens Cover where Team NLU claimed our 2025 Roost Club Championship. After our breakdown of the week in pro golf and some assorted news and notes, TC catches up with the Korn Ferry Tour broadcast team of Shane Bacon and James Nitties (27:30) to review the 2025 season, this weekend’s tou…

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Dr. Kaisha Esty, ““Live as Becomes a Free Christian Woman”: Freedwomen and State-Sanctioned Reform in the Era of Emancipation.” 38:22

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Please note that this episode contains discussion of sexual violence. This week, PhD candidates Sam Lanevi and Megan Renoir sit down with Dr. Kaisha Esty to discuss her current research project. Dr. Esty is Assistant Professor of History, African American Studies, and Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Wesleyan University in Connecticut. Sh…

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1080: On The Ground At The Ryder Cup With Neil 1:09:52

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Two weeks ago, we sent Neil to Bethpage to record his experience at the 2025 Ryder Cup. From the transportation headaches and practice rounds to the European fan celebrations after the final match concluded on Sunday evening, we did our best to paint an accurate and unfiltered picture of what it was like to have a front row seat to one of the most …

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E213: Michael A. Gonzales on TLC + The Source + DJ Kool Herc 1:15:36

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1079: Ryder Cup Loose Ends, Sand Valley + Weekly Recap 1:59:54

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DJ, Tron and Randy open the pod with a quick trip around the world of pro golf with a recap of the Sanderson, KFT, Euro, LPGA and Champions tours before we review a litany of post Ryder Cup news and notes including fallout at the PGA of America, leadership of future US teams, the week of Don Rea, and various social media posts and articles. We also…

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1078: Ryder Cup Autopsy Report with Duncan Carey and Jamie Kennedy 1:19:20

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Our coverage of the 2025 Ryder Cup moves in the US post-mortem phase as Soly searches for answers and insights into what makes the European Ryder Cup machine so effective. In this two-part pod we open up with Duncan Carey - one of the first analytics consultants for the European team in the 2010s - for his thoughts on what the US got wrong on the s…

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1077: Europe Wins The Ryder Cup 2:33:31

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It was close, but it was never going to be enough as Team Europe, led by Captain Luke Donald, lifted the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. 15-13 is the final with Tommy Fleetwood being the high point scorer. We break down the entire week from start to finish, give out grades (for Players, Captains, and Course), play "Where Do We Go From Here?", do some …

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1076: Europe up big after Day 2 of the Ryder Cup 1:42:04

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What a performance by Team Europe and Captain Luke Donald! We break down all the action from Day 2 at the 2025 Ryder Cup: Player of the Day, onsite observations, Bethpage crowds, Bryson & Co vs. TM Rose, tomorrow's single pairings, and more. Presented by High Noon - Suns Up!Support our sponsors:BMW - Worldwide Partner of the 2025 Ryder CupGolf Prid…

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1075: TM Europe on top after Day 1 of the Ryder Cup 1:39:27

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Not the start to the 2025 Ryder Cup that Captain Keegan and TM USA envisioned. TM Europe jumped out to an early 5.5 - 2.5 lead after Day 1 at Bethpage Black. We run down both sessions, are joined by The Pro Max Homa, discuss Player of the Day, provide onsite observations, share new and notable information, tomorrow's pairings, and more. Presented b…

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1074: Ryder Cup Happy Hour 1:24:51

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We have the pairings! Reactions to them all, quotes of the week so far, news and notes, listener questions, Odds, and more. Presented by FanDuel. Support our sponsors:FanDuel - Official Sportsbook of NLUBMW - Worldwide Partner of the 2025 Ryder CupRhoback - rhoback.com/nlu for NLU x Erin HillsJoin us in our support of the Evans Scholars Foundation:…

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1073: 2025 Ryder Cup Preview 1:39:37

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It's Ryder Cup Week! Bethpage Black, tons of storylines (the money), talk potential parings, Odds, listener questions, and more. Support our sponsors:BMW - Worldwide Partner of the 2025 Ryder CupRhoback - Best Fit, Best Feel! FanDuel - Official Sportsbook of NLUClub Glove - code NLUJoin us in our support of the Evans Scholars Foundation: https://no…

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E212: Greil Marcus on Mystery Train + Sex Pistols + Jamie Reid 1:09:59

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In this episode, we ask one of the greatest music writers of the rock and roll era to talk about Mystery Train as he celebrates its 50th anniversary with a brand-new edition of his classic book. Talking to us from Oakland, 6,000 miles away in his native Northern California, Greil Marcus looks back on the pivotal moments that led to his starting wor…

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1072: Justin Hueber on reinstated ams + Weekly Recap 2:13:32

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Soly, TC, and DJ bring on former NLU Young Hitter Justin Hueber to discuss his run at the USGA Mid-Am and the debate surrounding former professional golfers regaining their amateur status. We also had some fun with random stats from the 2025 PGA Tour Season, recap Michael Kim’s win on the DP World Tour, the LPGA washout in Arkansas, and the KFT tou…

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1071: NLU Personal Golf Spotlight - Big Randy 1:23:26

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It’s time for Randy to step into our personal golf spotlight as Soly and Neil quiz the big guy on his swing and gear setup, his changing relationship with the game, his top ten favorite courses and more. Join us in our support of the Evans Scholars Foundation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://nolayingup.com/esf⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support our Sponsors: Titleist Rhoback The Stack If yo…

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1070: NLU Presents - Does The Ryder Cup Captain Matter? 1:10:13

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The importance and impact of a Ryder Cup team captain has been debated on our pods for as long as we’ve covered the event - but always as a part of a larger discussion around the matches. In this episode we talk with numerous players, captains, media members and discuss amongst ourselves to try and form a consensus on how a captain’s decision makin…

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Dr. Lydia Walker, “We Don’t Call Them Wars Anymore: International Intervention and the United Nations.” 29:25

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“We Don’t Call Them Wars Anymore,” explores the history of international intervention after the Second World War, and how the role of the United Nations has shifted over time. We speak with Dr. Lydia Walker, Assistant Professor and Myers Chair in Global Military History at Ohio State University, and author of the multiple award-winning book ‘States…

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1069: Favorite Phil Stories + Weekly Recap 1:17:22

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Randy and Soly talk all things Procore as Scottie Scheffler shoots a Sunday 67 to beat Ben Griffin by a shot to continue an absurd 2025 as he preps to lead the US team at the Ryder Cup in two weeks. We also give some well deserved props to Griffin's runner up finish and Jackson Koivun as the Walker Cup star lands a top 5. From there we go to the Eu…

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This Episode Goes 2 11: A Spinal Tap special with Alexis Petridis 33:56

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For this special "bonus" episode of the Rock's Backpages podcast — fittingly number 211 (geddit?) — we're joined once again by The Guardian's Alexis Petridis for a discussion of timeless rock mockumentary This is Spinal Tap and its breathlessly-awaited sequel Spinal Tap II: The End Continues... With reference to A Fine Line Between Stupid and Cleve…

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1068: Tommy Fleetwood 54:06

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TC - and Soly - are joined by Tommy Fleetwood on a triumphant return to the pod to discuss his win at East Lake, the close call leading up to getting his first win, a look at the Ryder Cup later this month and a ton more. Join us in our support of the Evans Scholars Foundation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://nolayingup.com/esf⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support our Sponsors: Rhoback⁠ The S…

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1067: Seve Saiz’s Golf Trip of a Lifetime 2:21:58

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On the morning of his long-awaited trip to document golf in Scotland without a set itinerary, Seve Saiz found his car window smashed and his clubs, equipment and clothes all missing. Instead of canceling his trip, Seve left anyway and documented his trip on an old camcorder using rented clubs while travelling across Scotland in a camper. His story …

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E210: Alexis Petridis on Acid House + The Guardian + CMAT + KISS 1:13:51

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For this episode we're joined by the immensely respected Alexis Petridis, The Guardian's principal pop critic since September 2001. Our guest tells us about his childhood in Yorkshire, his teenage years in Buckinghamshire and his initiation into the Acid House scene while at Cambridge University. Work experience at MixMag in the mid-'90s led to his…

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1066: Recapping the Walker Cup at Cypress Point 1:35:52

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Team USA has won the 50th Walker Cup at Cypress Point defeating Team GB&I 17-9 thanks to a dominant performance in singles on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Soly, DJ and Tron recap a memorable weekend of golf at an incredible venue, compare and contrast the event with the Ryder Cup, hand out some superlatives - including our favorite logo bingo si…

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1065: A Visit With Michael Bamberger 1:39:20

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Randy visits with the one and only Michael Bamberger to discuss his latest book, The Playing Lesson: A Duffer's Year Among The Pros, and a number of other topics from his legendary career. Join us in our support of the Evans Scholars Foundation: ⁠⁠https://nolayingup.com/esf⁠⁠ Support our Sponsors: ⁠Holderness & Bourne The Stack System If you enjoye…

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1064: Future of the PGA Tour + Team Europe Finalized 1:53:25

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We've got a two-part pod tonight as Soly and TC react to the six captains picks for the European Ryder Cup squad and round up some assorted news and notes. Part two (36:15) adds in DJ to the mix as we react to the first weeks of the Brian Rolapp era and some potential changes that could be coming to the PGA Tour ecosystem. Join us in our support of…

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1063: Mic'd up with Matt Ryan at the Creator Classic 1:01:02

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What’s it really like to tee it up at the Creator Classic at East Lake? We threw a mic on Soly and his caddie, Matt Ryan, to find out. With D.J. Pie — freshly retired from looping duties — guiding us along, we cover the highs, lows, and everything in between. Join us in our support of the Evans Scholars Foundation: https://nolayingup.com/esfSupport…

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1062: Captain Keegan's Picks 1:17:20

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Our live reaction to Keegan Bradley's captain's picks for TM USA and the 2025 Ryder Cup:Justin ThomasCollin MorikawaBen GriffinCam YoungPat "The Hat" CantlaySam BurnsJoin us in our support of the Evans Scholars Foundation: https://nolayingup.com/esfSupport our sponsors:Rhoback - rhoback.com/nlu for NLU x Erin HillsWhoop - join.whoop.com/NLU for mor…

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E209: David Nathan on Dionne Warwick + the Bee Gees + Michael Lydon R.I.P. 1:19:27

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In this episode we invite David Nathan to look back on his illustrious 60 years as "the British Ambassador of Soul". Our guest commences by recalling his gateway into Black American music: the covers of Shirelles and Miracles classics included on the first two Beatles albums. He furthermore describes the thrill of seeing Motown star Mary Wells supp…

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1061: Tommy wins the Tour Championship! 1:48:24

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Go on, Tommy! Tommy Fleetwood (-18) wins the Tour Championship at East Lake by three over Russell Henley (-15) and Patrick Cantlay (-15). Corey Conners (-14), Scottie Scheffler (-14), and Cam Young (-15) round out your top 5. Join us as TC calls in from on-site, we discuss Tour Championship week, LIV Team Championship results, Brooke Henderson wins…

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Dr. Wendell Nii Laryea Adjetey, 'Cross-Border Cosmopolitans: The Making of a Pan-African North America' 45:35

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Dr. Wendell Nii Laryea Adjetey (Nii Laryea Osabu I, Atrékor Wé Oblahii kè Oblayéé Mantsè) — Associate Professor of History and William Dawson Scholar at McGill University — discusses his book: 'Cross-Border Cosmopolitans: The Making of a Pan-African North America '(The University of North Carolina Press, 2023). His book examines how African-descend…

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1060: LPGA Check-In + Megha Ganne 1:10:44

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Randy, Cody and Jordan are back with a look ahead to the fall LPGA season and storylines from around the women's game including the Rookie of the Year race, Jeeno Thitikul as the new world number one, Lottie Woad's transition into the professional ranks, Nelly Korda's winless - to this point - 2025 and a look back at the US Women's Am at Bandon Dun…

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1059: Tour Champ Happy Hour + Creator Classic Reactions 1:11:08

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Back at East Lake for the 2025 Tour Championship, and we have Soly Solomon in the field! Join us as we react to this year's final Creator Classic, run down news and notes, check the odds sheet to make some picks, and more. Presented by FanDuel. Support our sponsors:FanDuel - Official Sportsbook of NLURhoback - rhoback.com/nlu for NLU x Erin HillsSo…

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1058: The Scottish Highlands Golf Trip - Royal Dornoch, Nairn, Cabot Highlands, Brora and more 1:20:23

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We’re venturing north into the Highlands region of Scotland for our latest Scottish Golf Trip planning podcasts with Ru Macdonald. On this episode we profile a number of our favorites in the area including Royal Dornoch, Nairn, Cabot Highlands, Brora, and more. Join us in our support of the Evans Scholars Foundation:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://nolayingup.com/esf⁠…

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1057: Scottie takes the BMW at Caves 1:35:21

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Scottie Scheffler (-15) comes from four back to win the 2025 BMW Championship at Caves Valley. Big Bob MacIntyre (-13), Mav McNealy (-11), Tommy Fleetwood (-10), and Sam Burns (-10) round out your top 5. Join us as we run through all of the events at the BMW and across the world of golf: LIV Indy, U.S. Am, KFT in Boise, DPWT- Danish Open, and the U…

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1056: BMW Championship Happy Hour + Justin Rose 1:02:58

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Back at Caves for the 2025 version of the BMW Championship. Playoff event No 2, with the top 50 in the FedEx standings hoping to make it into the final 30 spots for East Lake. Join us as we go over some news and notes, the odds sheet to make some picks, and more. 49:10 - Justin Rose interview Presented by FanDuel. Support our sponsors:FanDuel- Offi…

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1055: Ryder Cup Roundtable 1:42:07

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Our Ryder Cup Roundtable foursome has assembled again as Soly and Kyle Porter spar with TC and Jamie Weir. With just a little over six weeks to go we get a vibes check from both sides of the pond, the latest in the Keegan playing-captain saga, and review other likely and unlikely captains picks for both teams. Join us in our support of the Evans Sc…

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E208: Byron Coley on Beefheart + Lydia Lunch + Terry Reid R.I.P. 1:23:36

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For this episode we're joined online from northwest Massachusetts by the legendary Byron Coley, champion of all things weird and non-mainstream. After describing his somewhat peripatetic childhood, our guest explains – very amusingly – why as a teenager he hated the Beatles and what led him eventually to the more subversive sounds of the Mothers of…

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1054: TM Rose outlasts J.J. Spaun in Memphis 1:33:03

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Justin Rose (-16) beat J.J. Spaun (-16) on the 3rd playoff hole to win the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship. Scottie Scheffler (-15) and Tommy Fleetwood (-15) finish T3 with Cam Young (-11) rounding out the top 5. Join us as we run down Tommy's Sunday, spin through the rest of the leaderboard, catch you up on LIV Chicago, cover news, notes, and mor…