Lucas Glover Sweats His Way to Back-to-Back Victories, Playoff Ranking Update, and BMW Championship Preview
Aug 15, 2023
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Lucas Glover, a professional golfer, discusses his recent back-to-back victories in the PGA Tour. The hosts also talk about the FedEx Cup playoff rankings, Lilia Vu's AIG Women's Open victory, and Phil Mickelson's alleged golf gambling. Plus, they give a preview of the BMW Championship.
Lucas Glover won back-to-back PGA Tour victories, receiving praise from the podcast hosts.
Patrick Cantlay secured a spot in the top 30 for the FedEx Cup playoff race with a solid finish.
Deep dives
Top 30 Race: Patrick Cantlay's Strong Finish
Patrick Cantlay had a solid finish, shooting 6-under on Sunday, solidifying his position in the FedEx Cup standings and making it into the top 30 for the playoff race.
Players on the Bubble: Justin Rose and Joaquin Niemann
Justin Rose and Joaquin Niemann are both on the outside looking in, but they showed strong performances recently. Rose's excellent Saturday performance and Niemann's consistent play make them potential contenders for a top 30 spot.
Max Homa's Momentum and US Open Vibes
Max Homa is coming off a solid performance last week and has been consistent in recent tournaments. With his good form and a golf course that plays like a US Open venue, Homa could make a strong showing at the event.
Hideki Matsuyama's Chance for Redemption
Hideki Matsuyama had a fantastic performance at the same event in 2020, finishing tied for third. With his recent strong play and previous success on this course, Matsuyama has a chance to secure a spot in the top 30.
House and Hubbard start the pod by offering their flowers to Lucas Glover for winning back-to-back PGA Tour victories with the FedEx St. Jude Championship this past weekend (02:07). Then, they discuss the players who rose and fell in the FedEx Cup playoff rankings (12:48). Also, they talk about Lilia Vu’s AIG Women’s Open victory, the latest regarding Jay Monahan, and Phil Mickelson’s alleged golf gambling (28:25). They end with a preview of this weekend’s BMW Championship (37:03).
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