Fitzy overcomes slow play to win, a TGL finals preview with Matt Barrie and the “Shadow Theory,” explained

About this episode

The episode discusses Matt Fitzpatrick's win, Bryson DeChambeau's performance, and previews the TGL Finals with insights from Matt Barrie.

The boys recap wins from Matt Fitzpatrick and Bryson DeChambeau, and preview Monday night’s TGL Finals with ESPN’s Matt Barrie. Houston picks, an odd theory explained and the most Champions Tour moment ever, featuring last week’s guest, Jerry Kelly.

People in this episode

Guest: Matt Barrie

Topics covered

• slow play
• TGL Finals
• golf recap
• Champions Tour
• theory explanation

Keywords

• Matt Fitzpatrick
• Bryson DeChambeau
• TGL Finals
• Matt Barrie
• Champions Tour

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Organizations: ESPN

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