In the wake of a record-tying PGA TOUR performance by Scottie Scheffler in the CJ CUP Byron Nelson, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme take stock of a group of contenders playing some of their best golf with just one tournament remaining before we head to Quail Hollow Club for the second major of 2025. Charlie tees up Smylie to discuss why (or why won't) the following players lift the Wanamaker Trophy:



- Scottie Scheffler: Has he finally rounded into 2024 form?

- Rory McIlroy: Will the floodgates open after his Masters win?

- Xander Schauffele: Is the reigning PGA champ flying under the radar?

- Bryson DeChambeau: Is he the most credible LIV challenger?

- Justin Thomas: Could the 2017 PGA champ at Quail add another?

- Jordan Spieth: Is this the year he completes the career grand slam?



We also get Smylie's full Ohoopee Match Club review (featuring zebras!) following his epic trip, a look ahead at the 2026 Presidents Cup as captains have been officially named, and a review of some comments Erik van Rooyen made regarding the signature event structure as we head next to the Truist Championship.



CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

00:23 - Scottie Scheffler wins the CJ CUP Byron Nelson

06:25 - Scottie just getting started in 2025?

10:15 - Why/Why Won't This Player Win The PGA?

11:09 - Scottie Scheffler

16:29 - Rory McIlroy

20:40 - Xander Schauffele

23:40 - Bryson DeChambeau

26:04 - Justin Thomas

27:57 - Jordan Spieth

38:54 - Smylie's Ohoopee Match Club report

46:15 - 2026 Presidents Cup Captains Announced

1:01:27 - Erik van Rooyen on Limited Field Events

1:15:08 - Watch Andrew Novak's interview on Wednesday!



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