No Laying Up - Golf Podcast 1110: Gotterup Wins The Sony + Koepka Fallout
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Jan 19, 2026 Chris Gotterup kicks off the PGA Tour season with a thrilling win in Hawaii, showcasing his impressive driving skills despite some weaknesses in wedge play. The podcast dives into the uncertain future of the Hawaiian events and speculates on potential changes to the tour schedule. Reaction to Brooks Koepka's impending return stirs mixed feelings among players, while the Dubai Invitational brings exciting performances from top golfers. Highlights also include a recap of the Latin America Amateur and amusing notes from a trip to the Dominican Republic.
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Driver Dominance Can Overpower Flawed Approach Play
- Chris Godderup won the Sony by overpowering the course with very low, hot drives that rolled out for massive distance.
- His 1st in driving but poor approach numbers show driving dominance can offset other weaknesses to win events.
Recent Win Concentration Highlights Few Dominant Players
- Win distribution since 2024 shows an elite few dominate; Scotty leads with 15, while several players have multiple wins.
- Chris Godderup's three wins since 2024 place him among the tour's most frequent recent winners.
Hawaii's Events Face An Uncertain Future
- The Hawaiian swing may be cut as the PGA Tour restructures under new ownership and schedule priorities.
- The tour must preserve meaningful pathways and events while trimming the calendar to avoid losing key regional interest.