4.29.26 | George Savaricas + Keith Stewart | Cadillac Championship Preview & US Open Qualifying Drama | 5 Clubs

About this episode

The episode features discussions on U.S. Open qualifying, the PGA TOUR season, and betting strategies for the Cadillac Championship at Doral.

Gary Williams opens the show with strong opinions on U.S. Open local qualifying, addressing the growing issue of influencers capturing content during competition and why it disrupts the integrity of the game. He also reflects on the nostalgic return to Doral, the significance of Oakland Hills’ restored clubhouse, and what these moments mean for golf’s history and future. George Savaricas, Golf Channel host and reporter, joins from Doral to break down the current PGA TOUR season at the halfway point. He discusses early Player of the Year candidates like Matt Fitzpatrick and Rory McIlroy, while analyzing whether Scottie Scheffler is poised for another dominant run. Savaricas also shares insight on how the TOUR’s evolving structure, including signature events, is impacting players and fans. Savaricas also dives into the return of Doral as a venue, what it means for the PGA TOUR schedule, and whether the Miami market can recapture the energy it once had. He provides perspective on course setup, player familiarity, and how the event fits into a critical stretch leading into the PGA Championship. Keith Stewart, founder of Read The Line, joins to provide a betting and course strategy…

People in this episode

Host: Gary Williams

Guests: George Savaricas, Keith Stewart

Topics covered

• U.S. Open qualifying
• PGA TOUR season
• golf history
• betting strategy
• course analysis

Keywords

• U.S. Open
• PGA TOUR
• Doral
• betting strategy
• golf history
• Scottie Scheffler
• course setup

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Golf Channel

Places: Doral, Oakland Hills, Miami

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