Episode 137: Zurich Classic Recap & Insanity on the LPGA Tour

Episode 137: Zurich Classic Recap & Insanity on the LPGA Tour

Author: Break 80 Podcast April 29, 2025 Duration: 1:00:11
Former podcast guest Andrew Novak got his first win on the PGA Tour this week at the Zurich Classic at TPC Louisiana. Novak, who has played great golf this season, teamed up with Ben Griffin, who also got his first victory on tour with the win. We will talk about Novak's impressive season that has vaulted him to 34th in the world rankings and currently ninth in the American Ryder Cup standings. There was an insane finish in the LPGA Tour's first major this weekend. It had everything from flubbed chipped to short 3-putts before a winner was decided in a 5 person playoff. LIV Golf was back in Mexico this week and Joaquin Niemann won yet again to solidify his status as the best player in LIV Golf this season to date. YouTube golf had a big week with the Foreplay podcast guys playing the Keep at McLemore. We were there last month and will talk about it. No Laying Up's strapped series is about to be back and the boys are headed to west Texas. Subscribe to the Break80 Podcast on Apple, Spotify and Youtube for weekly content. The Break80 Newsletter is free and can be found at https://break80golf.substack.com/ 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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