August Pro Golf Check-In: Top Storylines for PGA Tour Playoffs
About this episode
The episode discusses key storylines for the upcoming PGA Tour playoffs with insights from the hosts and guests.
Andy Johnson welcomes back Joseph LaMagna and Kevin Van Valkenburg for another monthly pro golf check-in. The three each bring one big storyline they're watching as the 2026 FedExCup Playoffs begin this week in Memphis, Tennessee. With big changes to the PGA Tour's playoff system coming in two years, Andy is curious how the Tour will handle the final installments of the current setup, while Joseph and Kevin point out some players they're watching for the next three weeks. The trio also discusses the recent performance of young stars like Michael Thorbjornsen, Jackson Koivun, and Blades Brown before picking the winner of the all-important 2026 FedEx Cup! We’ve teamed up with Shady Rays to bring you an exclusive offer. Head to shadyrays.com and use code: FRIED for 40% OFF 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Host: Andy Johnson
Guests: Joseph LaMagna, Kevin Van Valkenburg
Topics covered
- PGA Tour
- FedExCup Playoffs
- golf storylines
- young golf stars
- playoff system changes
Keywords
- PGA Tour
- FedExCup
- golf playoffs
- golf news
- young golfers
Sponsors
Shady Rays
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Memphis, Tennessee
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