Episode 101: U.S. Open Preview

Episode 101: U.S. Open Preview

Author: Break 80 Podcast June 11, 2024 Duration: 1:13:30
U.S. Open week is here and Scottie Scheffler will head to Pinehurst No. 2 as the heaviest favorite to win a major as any player has been in over a decade. After his 5th win of the year last week at the Memorial, the world's top player seems primed to win his third career major and continue his remarkable season. We will talk about the golf course and players we think have what it takes to win "golf's toughest test." It is state tournament time here in Minnesota for high school golf and as coaches, we have a few players make it to the biggest stage in high school golf. A discussion takes place on things to expect when playing big tournaments which any listener can use when playing in big tournaments. Finally, the Break80 Podcast is on the road again next week as we head to Arizona. We will be treated to the PXG Xperience at Scottsdale National Golf Club. We will preview what we will be doing and what we are really excited about this trip. Make sure to subscribe to the Break80 Podcast on Apple & Spotify and subscribe to the Break80 Newsletter and Break80 Golf on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Break80 Podcast is a weekly conversation with Stouds, Mike, and Tim, three friends who find as much to talk about in the game's margins as in its major championships. This isn't just a recap of tour scores; it's a deep dive into the personal stories, the memorable rounds, and the local characters that give golf its texture. You'll hear their own experiences on the course, the good shots and the bad breaks, all framed by a genuine curiosity about what makes the sport compelling. The show actively seeks out the people and places that don't always make the headlines but are essential to the game's heart. It's built on the idea that the pursuit of that magic number-breaking 80-is a universal struggle, a mix of technical challenge and personal narrative. Tuning into this podcast feels like pulling up a chair in the grill room after a round, where the discussion ranges from equipment quirks to course design, always with a focus on the camaraderie that keeps players coming back. The Break80 crew operates with the understanding that the difference between a 79 and an 80 is everything, a philosophy that colors every story they uncover and every topic they share with their listeners.
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