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Happy Gilmore 2 Review! Kitayama/Niemann Win! Wyndham Preview!

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Kurt Kitayama shoots 60 with a bogey, while Sam Stevens nearly chips in to force a playoff at the 3M Open.

Sam Humphreys and Jim Woodward host this episode of The 73rd Hole, the official podcast of Golf Oklahoma. They recap recent professional golf tournaments and analyze Ryder Cup selection scenarios. The hosts focus on the performances of Oklahoma-connected players and other contenders. Kurt Kitayama won the 3M Open by one shot over Sam Stevens, shooting a third-round 60 that included a bogey. Kitayama made 20 birdies over the final two rounds, the most by a PGA Tour winner since 2003. Sam Stevens nearly forced a playoff with a chip shot on the 72nd hole and also finished solo third at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. Chris Gotterup finished T10 at the 3M, his third consecutive top-10 after winning the Scottish Open and placing third at The Open Championship. Joaquín Niemann won his fifth LIV Golf event of the season at LIV UK, finishing at 17-under to win by three shots over Bubba Watson. Woodward argues Kitayama's 3M victory doesn't automatically make him a Ryder Cup contender, as he hasn't proven himself in the highest-pressure events. Humphreys notes Gotterup has gained strokes putting in five of his last six tournaments, including crucial four-to-ten foot putts in recent events. The hosts discuss Gotterup's unique, self-made golf swing and his reliance on a low stinger shot with a driving iron to find fairways under pressure. Niemann's dominant LIV season is contrasted with his mediocre major championship results, where his best finish was a T10. Woodward explains that confidence, not mechanics, was the key difference in Kitayama's putting during his win. The hosts list players like Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, Wyndham Clark, Ben Griffin, and Andrew Novak as being in the Ryder Cup pick discussion. U.S. Captain Keegan Bradley is paired with Ben Griffin and Andrew Novak for the first two rounds of the Wyndham Championship, which the hosts interpret as a scouting opportunity. Woodward expresses strong disapproval of Wyndham Clark's attitude, citing past locker room incidents. The tone is conversational and analytical, blending tournament recap with insider perspective from former tour professional Jim Woodward. The style is regionally focused, emphasizing Oklahoma ties and featuring local advertisements. Golf fans interested in detailed tournament breakdowns and Ryder Cup speculation will enjoy this episode. Listeners seeking entertainment-focused content or international tour coverage might find it less engaging.

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