Episode 99: Valhalla Victory for Xander

Episode 99: Valhalla Victory for Xander

Author: Break 80 Podcast May 21, 2024 Duration: 1:21:39
Xander Schauffele quieted the critics this week by taking home his first career major at the PGA Championship at Valhalla in Louisville, Kentucky. He held off a charging Bryson DeChambeau with a clutch birdie putt on the 72nd hole to hoist the Wanamaker trophy. The crazy thing about the week was that Xander's victory wasn't the top story. Scottie Scheffler got arrested on Friday morning outside of the golf club in one of the most bizarre stories in recent memory from professional golf. Scottie still managed to finish in the top 10 with all the distractions going on, which is an impressive feat in its own right. We will dive into all kinds of topics from the PGA Championship and discuss the dominance of Nelly Korda as she won again on the LPGA Tour this week, making it 6 wins in 7 events for the best women's player in the world. Subscribe to the Break80 Podcast on Apple & Spotify for weekly golf content. 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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Episode 140: PGA Championship Recap [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:06
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Duration: 1:07:44
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Episode 137: Zurich Classic Recap & Insanity on the LPGA Tour [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:11
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Duration: 1:00:17
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Episode 136: Thomas Triumphs at Harbour Town [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:06
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Duration: 36:59
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Episode 134: Masters Preview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:30
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