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The Backboard Classic, Missed opportunities in Detroit, and USGA-NBC marriage
This rollicking Wednesday episode begins with a birthday shoutout and an odd discussion on couples going by one merged name. Also, an MLGT shared title due to Covid restrictions on a sudden death pla…
Published on 5 years, 6 months ago
DJ ends #ToddWatch, NBC takes over US Open, Phil’s trademarking
This Monday episode begins with some initial reactions to DJ’s win at the Travelers, but is promptly interrupted by some breaking news about the broadcast partner for the U.S. Open. Andy and Brendan …
Published on 5 years, 6 months ago
Do you think Tiger worries about pirates?
This Friday episode begins with a discussion on the Covid-related withdrawals from the Travelers since the last episode. Should the Tour play on? Or could these WDs and positives force the players to…
Published on 5 years, 6 months ago
You can stand under my umbrella
This Wednesday episode begins with a discussion on the fraught with peril practice of deliberately shrinking your shirts. Eventually, there is discussion on the instant golf tournament, the Travelers…
Published on 5 years, 6 months ago
Webb vs. Boo Stopper, Brooksy train chugging, the Watney test
This Monday episode begins with Webb Simpson shattering the record books. He is the new best player in the world (by some metrics) and also broke Brian Gay’s scoring record at the Heritage. Andy offe…
Published on 5 years, 6 months ago
Kraken leashed, Impediments loosened, and Flashback on Boo
This Friday episode begins with a discussion on grapes and where they fall in the fruit rankings. There’s also a brief announcement about another run of polos available Friday at Noon CDT. Brendan an…
Published on 5 years, 6 months ago
SGS Spotlight: The 2007 U.S. Open at Oakmont
The special Wednesday edition of the Shotgun Start is a Spotlight on the 2007 U.S. Open at Oakmont, and is sponsored by the U.S. Open Victory Club, the USGA’s new fan community (usopen.com/victoryclu…
Published on 5 years, 6 months ago
Grandstanding receipts!, Dad’s Day Gift Guide ;) and Harbour Town Preview
It’s bonus week on the Shotgun Start. There will be four episodes, including a spotlight on a past U.S. Open celebrating the national championship on what was the originally scheduled 2020 U.S. Open …
Published on 5 years, 6 months ago
Duck taped Spieth, Berger’s triumph, and celebrating a successful return
The PGA Tour made a strong return this weekend and Andy and Brendan are back to recap a real, actual golf tournament. They offer their initial reactions from Colonial, but not without some laments ab…
Published on 5 years, 6 months ago
Thicc golf back, Spieth golf back, and Flashback to a Colonial hothead
It’s Friday and PGA Tour golf is back. This episode begins with Brendan and Andy soaking in a joyous and eventful first round at Colonial. First, Andy, in the tradition of the show, issues an apology…
Published on 5 years, 6 months ago