856 - Saturday U.S. Open Live Show

In the second installment of “NLU Special Projects,” Kevin Van Valkenburg takes us through a universal nightmare for any golfer: having a case of the shanks. He gets insights from pros like Tiger, Rory McIlroy, and Scottie Scheffler, as well as amateurs, coaches, and even a hypnotist, all in an effort to unravel one of golf’s most universally dreaded experiences. For more narrative pieces like this, you can also visit us at NoLayingUp.com If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining The Nest: No Laying Up’s community of avid golfers. Nest members help us maintain our light commercial interruptions (3 minutes of ads per 90 minutes of content) and receive access to exclusive content, discounts in the pro shop, and an annual member gift. It’s a $90 annual membership, and you can sign up or learn more at nolayingup.com/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Protesters could not stop Scottie from winning his fifth straight signature event, as he outlasted Tom Kim at the Travelers. We chat about the exciting final round, Amy Yang's triumph at the KPMG Women's PGA at Sahalee, LIV Nashville, low scores on tour, Akshay Bhatia, some listener questions, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nelly Korda shoots a shocking second round 81 to miss the cut at Sahalee at the KPMG Women's PGA. We check in live on Friday evening to chat about the tournament at the halfway point, place our auction bets on the eventual winner, get some #CoverageTakes in, discuss what we've liked about Sahalee to this point, and a ton more. Support our partners: YETI Titleist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A signature event and a women's major this week, as the PGA Tour heads to TPC River Highlands for the Travelers, and the women head west to Sahalee for the KPMG Women's PGA Championship. We try to get over our U.S. Open hangover, catch up on some of the #discourse around Rory and Bryson since Sunday, talk about our picks for the weeks at both events, check in with Nelly, and more. Will Zalatoris also joins (48:45) to chat about his status, his experience with major championship heartbreak, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big Randy and Cody have you covered for this look at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Sahalee Country Club. We start with a quick recap of the last few events on tour, a look at all the contenders and those vying for their second or third major title, as well as some thoughts on the tree-lined course and a ton more. If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining The Nest: No Laying Up’s community of avid golfers. Nest members help us maintain our light commercial interruptions (3 minutes of ads per 90 minutes of content) and receive access to exclusive content, discounts in the pro shop, and an annual member gift. It’s a $90 annual membership, and you can sign up or learn more at nolayingup.com/join Support our Partners: Yeti - Presenting sponsor of our 2024 LPGA podcast content Titleist - find the golf ball that best fits your game Mizuho Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bryson DeChambeau wins the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst. We discuss the day that was for Bryson, and wasn't for Rory McIlroy coming down the stretch. One of the best final rounds of a Major Championship at a course that stood it's ground. KVV pops in for an on the ground update as TC and Neil come through to lay down their thoughts on an action packed day on No. 2. If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining The Nest: No Laying Up’s community of avid golfers. Nest members help us maintain our light commercial interruptions (3 minutes of ads per 90 minutes of content) and receive access to exclusive content, discounts in the pro shop, and an annual member gift. It’s a $90 annual membership, and you can sign up or learn more at nolayingup.com/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bryson DeChambeau holds a 3 shot lead with 18 holes to play at the 2024 U.S. Open. Matthieu Pavon, Rory McIlroy, and Patrick Cantlay sit 3 back at -4 total. We are joined by KVV on the ground to discuss Bryson's round. We run through the leaderboard, get a Block Party update, talk odds-and-ins and more. If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining The Nest: No Laying Up’s community of avid golfers. Nest members help us maintain our light commercial interruptions (3 minutes of ads per 90 minutes of content) and receive access to exclusive content, discounts in the pro shop, and an annual member gift. It’s a $90 annual membership, and you can sign up or learn more at nolayingup.com/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ludvig Aberg is your solo 36 hole leader at Pinehurst. We are joined by Harry Higgs to discuss the course and set up so far, Neil joins to discuss Rory, and KVV calls in to discuss his day around the course. We run down the leaderboard, lay some nuggies down on who thing think will win, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining The Nest: No Laying Up’s community of avid golfers. Nest members help us maintain our light commercial interruptions (3 minutes of ads per 90 minutes of content) and receive access to exclusive content, discounts in the pro shop, and an annual member gift. It’s a $90 annual membership, and you can sign up or learn more at nolayingup.com/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P. Cantlay and Rory McIlroy are your leaders through 18 holes at Pinehurst No. 2. We bring KVV in from the bullpen to discuss Cantlay's round, SVP joins us for his views on Pinehurst No. 2. We run down the leaderboard, talk some in's and out's of the course, get a quick history lesson and more. If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining The Nest: No Laying Up’s community of avid golfers. Nest members help us maintain our light commercial interruptions (3 minutes of ads per 90 minutes of content) and receive access to exclusive content, discounts in the pro shop, and an annual member gift. It’s a $90 annual membership, and you can sign up or learn more at nolayingup.com/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Final prep is complete for the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst. We run down some news and notes, bring KVV in from the bullpen to discuss his latest Rory piece, identify some key features around No. 2, make our final picks and more. If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining The Nest: No Laying Up’s community of avid golfers. Nest members help us maintain our light commercial interruptions (3 minutes of ads per 90 minutes of content) and receive access to exclusive content, discounts in the pro shop, and an annual member gift. It’s a $90 annual membership, and you can sign up or learn more at nolayingup.com/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices