Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/WINGO #squarepod #sponsored PGA Tour pro Andrew Novak joins Trey Wingo ahead of the PGA Championship to break down what players are seeing at Aronimink — and why this course could become an absolutely brutal major championship test. Novak gives a current PGA Tour player’s perspective on the course conditions, the speed of the greens, the mental challenge of major championship golf, and why certain players — especially Rory McIlroy — may have a major advantage heading into the week. We also get into the current state of professional golf, including the PGA Tour, LIV Golf conversations, scheduling changes, growing TV ratings, and why golf feels bigger than ever right now. In this conversation: - Why Aronimink could play as one of the toughest PGA Championship setups in years - The brutal greens and course conditions players are already discussing - Why Rory McIlroy may be perfectly built for this course setup - How PGA Tour players prepare differently for major championships - The mental side of professional golf and trying to “sync up” your game - Why golf’s popularity continues growing post-COVID - Thoughts on the PGA Tour schedule, - Brian Rolapp, and bigger marketsWhat life on the PGA Tour is really like during long stretches of travel and competition Andrew Novak also discusses: - His own game entering the PGA Championship stretchWhy patience matters in professional golf - The difference between contending in PGA Tour events versus majors - His surprising passion for NFL football and the Carolina Panthers This is an inside look at major championship preparation from someone actively competing on the PGA Tour right now. If you’re looking for real insight into Aronimink, Rory McIlroy’s fit, PGA Championship prep, and where professional golf stands today, this conversation provides exactly that. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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