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Rose Wins In Memphis! Ryder Cup Shake Up! BMW Preview! LIV Deserves To Be Ripped!

·1 hr 29 min·5 clips

Tommy Fleetwood's two-shot lead evaporated in three holes, revealing the brutal scar tissue of his PGA Tour near-misses.

This episode of The 73rd Hole Podcast, hosted by Sam Humphreys, Taylor "T-Dub" Williams, and Jim "Woody" Woodward, recaps the dramatic St. Jude Championship in Memphis. The hosts analyze Justin Rose's victory, Tommy Fleetwood's collapse, and the implications for the upcoming Ryder Cup. They also discuss Scottie Scheffler's performance and the evolving role of caddies. Justin Rose, at 45 years old, won the tournament after a four-birdie run on holes 14 through 17 to erase Tommy Fleetwood's two-shot lead. Fleetwood, seeking his first PGA Tour win in over 160 events, bogeyed the 16th and 17th holes to fall out of contention. The playoff featured Rose and U.S. Open champion J.J. Spaun, with both making birdie on the second extra hole before Rose clinched victory on the third. Scheffler finished third, playing without his regular caddie, Ted Scott, who left for a personal matter. The hosts note Rose's win solidifies his spot on the European Ryder Cup team, moving him to second in the European points standings. A key insight is that Fleetwood's struggles are attributed to "scar tissue" from previous near-misses, affecting his nerves on critical putts like the seven-and-a-half-footer on the 17th hole. Woody argues the tournament was lost when Fleetwood failed to birdie the par-5 16th, calling it the only "dink hole" in the closing stretch. The hosts highlight the exceptional shot-making from Rose and Spaun, with Rose's approach on the par-3 14th described as incredibly difficult. They debate whether a caddie like Ted Scott is worth two strokes per round to a player like Scheffler. Scheffler's consistency is noted, with a statistic showing he finishes in the top three over 50% of the time in the last three years. The conversation shifts to Scheffler's improved putting using a claw grip, which he now employs from longer distances. Woody explains how Bermuda grass greens, like those at TPC Southwind, grow throughout the day and influence putt speed and break. The hosts discuss potential Ryder Cup course setup at Bethpage Black, questioning if traditional U.S. "bomber" advantages still apply given the globalized power game. They also analyze Rose's equipment choices, like using cavity-back long irons for higher launch as he has aged. The tone is conversational and analytical, blending personal anecdotes with technical breakdowns of golf swings and course strategy. The hosts frequently joke with each other, like T-Dub teasing Woody about age, while offering strong opinions on player performances. Golf fans who enjoy detailed shot-by-shot tournament recaps and Ryder Cup speculation will love this episode. Listeners seeking a broader discussion of golf news beyond a single tournament or those averse to technical swing analysis might prefer to skip it.

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Memphis energy, Justin Rose swing talk, and a loose golf conversation that keeps wandering in useful ways.

Memphis drives the episode, and the hosts keep it lively by talking through Justin Rose's swing and longevity, then drifting into club makeup and the BMW recap, Tour Championship preview, and Ryder Cup debate. The conversation is loose, but that looseness is part of the appeal.

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