John Deere shootout, Firestone leaderboard bloodbaths, and early Portrush reviews

Published: July 15, 2019, 11:36 a.m.

This Monday episode begins, apropos of nothing, with a story about Monty. Then we move to the heartland and weekend at the John Deere Classic. We discuss Dylan Frittelli\u2019s career arc and the last player to win on Tour while wearing glasses. We also get into the JDC\u2019s spot on the schedule and if it has been unfairly squeezed. We then move over the Scottish Open and the absolute pillowfight of a playoff, as well as one participant\u2019s odd hat design. Beef Johnston\u2019s last-minute qualification for The Open, as well as his recent disclosure that he\u2019s been battling depression is discussed at length. The no-cut Senior Players meant there were going to be some big numbers at the bottom of the leaderboard, so we go fishing down there for some interesting stories and catch a few. To begin Open week, we go over some vocal critics of Tiger\u2019s scheduling approach, Phil\u2019s \u201creset\u201d and consistently odd wardrobe, some early course intel at Portrush, and Brooksy perhaps feeling slighted by not being the betting favorite.