The First Cut Golf
Episodes
A Tiger-Phil $10M money match isn't the end of golf as we know it
10 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction to reports of a Tiger Woods-Phil Mickelson money match has golf fans divided on whether such exhibitions are a good or bad thing for the futu...
Dream Ryder Cup matchups, grading Tiger's final Open tuneup
05 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson break down what to make of Tiger Woods' performance at the Quicken Loans National (2:30) and discuss what makes Frances...
Midseason-ish Evaluations with PGATour.com's Sean Martin
25 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Martin of PGA Tour is back on the show with Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson to take stock of what's happened so far and what we can expect from th...
U.S. Open Recap: Koepka, DJ, Reed, Phil's delayed apology
20 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Porter is back from Shinnecock Hills! He and Chip Patterson to discuss winning the U.S. Open again has changed our perception of Brooks Koepka's ...
2018 U.S. Open Preview: Picks, bold predictions, course info, more
11 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
U.S. Open week has arrived! Before Kyle Porter travels to the tournament, he and Chip Patterson discuss Dustin Johnson as this year's favorite (7:00),...
Bryson content is great content, Tiger's putting, NCAA Finals
05 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode brings us to speed with Kyle takeaways from being on the scene at the NCAA Finals (2:00), Bryson DeChambeau's win at The Memorial ...
JT to No. 1, Tiger Woods ready to win, Webb Simpson back in Ryder Cup picture
16 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson recap the biggest takeaways from The Players, including how Webb Simpson's win puts him right in the middle of the Ryde...
Jason Day takes Quail Hollow, PLAYERS preview and picks
09 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle explains his frustrations with Jason Day play (2:30), expectations for Tiger Woods at The Players (11:30) and what makes TPC Sawgrass unique and...
Tiger, Rory, JT headline a loaded field at Quail Hollow
02 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The post-Masters hangover is over, Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy are back in action and we're counting down the days to the U.S. Open with a great run ...
Masters recap: Tiger, Phil, Reed, Spieth, will McIlroy win at Augusta?
11 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Porter is back from Augusta National, and having had many peach ice cream sandwiches he's an expert on everything that happened at the Masters. K...
2018 Masters Preview, Part II: 18 over-unders on Rory, Tiger, Spieth, more
03 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The First Cut Podcast found its footing in the lands of over-under debates, so Chip has prepared 18 over-unders for Kyle to pick. The props cover ever...
2018 Masters Preview, Part I: Picks to win, top-10 lock, sleepers
03 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Before Kyle takes off to head to Augusta it's time for the final word on expert picks heading into The Masters. Kyle and Chip talk storylines before d...
Ranking the 2018 Masters Field with Brendan Porath
29 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
SB Nation's Brendan Porath joins the show to debate and discuss Kyle's 1-86 ranking of the 2018 Masters field. Brendan, Kyle and Chip talk re-watching...
Houston Open preview, Masters Rootability Rankings
26 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The question, "What can we take away from Bubba Watson's match play win? (4:30)" kicks off the show with a few minutes of discussion on the weekend's ...
2018 is shaping up to be an all-time year for golf
20 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dustin Johnson and Justin Thomas have already notched wins in 2018. Jason Day, Rory McIlroy and Phil Mickelson have ended droughts and done the same. ...
Phil's race to 50 wins, JT to No. 2 in the world, Valspar preview
07 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson recap an exhilarating weekend in golf. Highlights include thoughts on Phil Mickelson's first win since 2013 (3:30), Shu...
JT's historic pace, Tiger's new swing, WGC-Mexico picks
27 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle begins with a look at Justin Thomas' early pro career against Jordan Spieth's (2:00). Then he and Chip talk Tiger's return to contention (11:00) ...
Rory says Spieth is underrated, Honda Classic picks
20 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Chip dive into lessons learned from the end of the California swing as we transition to Florida and look ahead to the Honda Classic. This wee...
Genesis Open preview, picks: Tiger, Rory, DJ
14 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson are back to preview a huge weekend in golf at the Genesis Open. Before getting into picks for this weekend is a review ...
Rory's ready to win, Phoenix Open picks, PGA Merch Show interviews
31 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Rory McIlroy wasn't able to grab a win in Dubai, but his recent play has Kyle and Chip thinking that he's in a good place to battle with the best in t...
Grading Tiger Woods, Jason Day; one-on-one with Greg Norman
31 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Porter is back from the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, bringing a ton of great interviews with him starting with his sit down with Greg Norman ...
Rory's 2018 debut, DJ's over/under win total for the year, more
18 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson preview the upcoming action on the European Tour at Abu Dhabi, where Rory McIlroy is making his 2018 debut and Dustin J...
Will Tiger Woods win? 2018 predictions and Sony Open picks
10 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson return for the first show of 2018 to make some bold predictions for the calendar year and preview the Sony Open. First ...
Tiger takeaways, early 2018 schedule preview
07 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson reconnect after Tiger Woods' impressive performance at the Hero World Challenge, breaking down the best and worst of hi...
Expectations for Tiger's return at the Hero World Challenge
29 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson try to balance excitement for Tiger Woods' return and realistic expectations looking ahead to the weekend action at the...
JT to No. 3 in the world, Tiger's social media habits, HSBC picks
25 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Back from a brief hiatus, Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson catch up on the early action in the 2017-18 season. After his win last weekend, Justin Thomas...
09/27: JT caps the year he owned, Presidents Cup Preview, Expert Picks
27 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson are here with the deluxe edition of the Presidents Cup preview. Odds, props and an expert prediction highlight this bre...
09/20: Picking the FedEx Cup, Tour Championship winners
20 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Heading into the Tour Championship, the final event of the FedEx Cup playoffs, Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson discuss various scenarios for the tourna...
09/13: DJ, Spieth, Thomas headline penultimate playoff event
13 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The BMW Championship will cut the field of competitors for the FedExCup Playoffs from 70 to 30, making this weekend the last chance for players to pos...
09/07: What Phil brings to the Presidents Cup, Justin Thomas' big win
07 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Thomas' win at the Dell Technologies Championship puts him in a good position to win the FedEx Cup, but did it lock up the PGA Tour Player of t...
08/29: DJ-Spieth showdown brought all of the takes on golf's future
29 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The FedEx Cup Playoffs got started in the best way possible, with Dustin Johnson beating Jordan Spieth with one of the shots of the year on the first ...
08/24: Presidents Cup roster predictions, breakdown vs. International Team
23 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Presidents Cup is one month away. With two events left until the rosters are set, Kyle Porter joins Chip Patterson to make some predictions and pr...
08/23: FedEx Cup Preview, Northern Trust expert picks
23 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The playoffs have arrived on the PGA Tour, and Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson are here with an explainer on the FedEx Cup format and a preview of the ...
08/20: FedEx Cup Playoff set, U.S. wins Solheim Cup
21 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson review a busy weekend of golf. Not only did Henrik Stenson return to form with a win at the Wyndham Championship, but a...
08/14: Instant reaction from Justin Thomas' PGA Championship win
14 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sunday delivered all the thrills as 24-year-old Justin Thomas broke out of a five-way tie for first place on the back nine to win his first major cham...
08/09: Expert Picks, PGA Championship preview with Peter Kostis
09 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to pick and preview the final major of the 2017 season. First, Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson discuss the course changes (2:30), dueling nar...
08/08: PGA Championship to May, Rory-Hideki takes from WGC-Bridgestone
08 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
PGA Championship week kicks off with the news that the tournament will be moving to May starting with Bethpage in 2019, slotting it between The Master...
08/02: Over-Under Megamix II: Spieth, Rory, Koepka, US Open sites
03 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of our Over-Under super show puts Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy's career arcs side by side with predictions on major championship wins and car...
08/01: Over-Under Megamix I: DJ, Rickie Fowler, PGA Championship props
03 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1 of our Over-Under super show covers Dustin Johnson's major championships, Rickie Fowler's career wins, some predictions for the PGA Championshi...
07/26: On Spieth-Tiger comparisons, Canadian Open Expert Picks
26 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The takes from Jordan Spieth's third major win have not stopped, and Kyle Porter brings some clarity to the conversations of comparing his pace to Tig...
07/24: Go Get That! Recapping Jordan Spieth's epic Open win
24 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan Spieth joined Jack Nicklaus as the only player to win three legs of the career grand slam before turning 24, and now the question for Kyle Port...
07/21: British Open Update: Spieth, Rory and more to watch this weekend
21 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson link up for a mid-championship update edition of the First Cut Podcast, reviewing the first two rounds of action at Roy...
07/18: British Open picks: Winners, Top-10 locks, sleepers and more
18 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The third major of the season is here and Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson have reconvened for the Open Championship preview you need to hear before the...
07/16: The polarizing Bryson DeChambeau wins British Open spot
17 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson offer instant reaction to Bryson DeChambeau's incredible back nine on Sunday to win the John Deere Classic and earn a s...
07/12: Jon Rahm looking Open-ready, Rory's struggles, John Deere picks
12 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The countdown to the British Open is on with a recap of Jon Rahm's win in the Irish Open and a preview of what to watch in the Scottish Open as we sit...
07/05: Tiger talks, Irish Open preview and Greenbrier picks
05 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson preview a big weekend on both the European and PGA Tours, with Rory McIlroy hosting the Irish Open and the Greenbrier C...
07/03: Four tournaments, not enough TVs: Recapping an epic Sunday in golf
04 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On a weekend light with big names on the PGA Tour, golf still delivered the thrills on Sunday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy pra...
06/28: Quickens Loans Expert Picks: Can Fowler win in return to action?
27 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson preview the Quickens Loans National, starting with a spotlight on Rickie Fowler in his return to action since a disappo...
06/27: Spieth's epic chip-in win, what's fueling Rory hate
27 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson review the Jordan Spieth's all-time great hole-out to win in a playoff over Daniel Berger at the Travelers Championship...
06/22: Inside the Phil Mickelson-Bones split, Travelers' expert picks
22 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Porter breaks down Phil Mickelson's decision to switch up his caddie, ending a 25-year relationship with Bones, including what's next for both. P...
06/19: U.S. Open highlights, lowlights: Koepka, Fowler, JT's 63 and more
19 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Porter joins Chip Patterson on the road back from Erin Hills after witnessing Brooks Koepka run away from the field to win the 2017 U.S. Open on ...
06/14: US Open Preview: Sleepers, Expert Picks, Prop Bets
14 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Part II of II in the official 2017 U.S. Open Preview. Kyle and Chip run down their list of sleepers, top-10 locks and offer up their prediction for th...
06/13: US Open Preview: Course setup, the case for DJ to repeat
14 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Part I of II in the official 2017 U.S. Open Preview. Kyle checks in from Erin Hlils with course setup information, an update on Phil Mickelson's chanc...
06/07: How to quality for the U.S. Open, St. Jude expert picks
06 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson review the U.S. Open qualification process ahead of next week's national championship at Erin Hills in Wisconsin. It's ...
06/06: Phil's U.S. Open future, why "drive for show, putt for dough" is wrong
06 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Dufner's win at The Memorial is the latest in a strong season for statistically average (or below-average) putters. Kyle explains his argument f...
05/31: Picking the Memorial, going all-in on Jon Rahm
30 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle makes his expert picks for The Memorial, one of the most anticipated stops on the PGA Tour. Winner, top-10 lock, and a sleeper, along with what t...
05/30: Tiger Woods DUI fallout, Kisner and Spieth shine at Colonial
30 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson react to Tiger Woods' DUI arrest over Memorial Day weekend and review Kevin Kisner's win over Jordan Spieth and others ...
05/24: Cooling off the Jordan Spieth hot takes, Colonial expert picks
24 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson preview the weekend action at Colonial Country Club, where defending champion Jordan Spieth looks to get back on track ...
05/23: Byron Nelson playoff, Dustin Johnson's Tiger-like 2017
24 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Why Billy Horschel's win is good for golf, how Dustin Johnson's 2017 stacks up to recent dominance and a look behind the scenes at the team supporting...
05/17: Jordan Spieth eats Wheaties, Byron Nelson preview
17 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan Spieth is the hometown star at the AT&T Byron Nelson in Dallas, but will he be able to notch his first top-10 in the event this weekend at TPC ...
05/16: More wins moving forward: Si Woo Kim or Jason Day?
16 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Porter is back from a week on the course and behind the scenes for Si Woo Kim's victory at The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass. Kyle and Chi...
05/10: LIVE from The Players: Tommy Fleetwood, SB Nation's Brendan Porath
10 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle checks in from The Players along with SB Nation's Brendan Porath to preview the star-studded tournament at TPC Sawgrass. Plus, a conversation wit...
05/08: DJ's return, what to make of Phil and more Wells Fargo takeaways
08 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson review Brian Harman's late charge to win the Wells Fargo over Dustin Johnson and Pat Perez, react to Dustin Johnson's f...
05/03: Dustin Johnson is back! Wells Fargo preview and Mailbag
03 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle answers fan questions in the Mailbag and gives his expert picks (winner, top-10 lock and sleeper pick) for the Wells Fargo Championship at Eagle ...
05/01 Playoff finish highlights new-look Zurich
01 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson kick off the First Cut Podcast with an instant review of the playoff finish to the Zurich in New Orleans. From Cameron ...