Rory's Masters, Steep vs Shallow & Where Are Golf's Next Superstars?

About this episode

The episode discusses Rory McIlroy's surprising victory at The Masters and delves into coaching debates sparked by the event.

The Masters is done for another year — and Rory McIlroy made it look frighteningly comfortable. Baden and Clappy break down how a man who ranked second-last in driving accuracy for the weekend somehow won by three, why Augusta may be more forgiving than it used to be, and whether any of the chasing pack ever really had a chance. Then the conversation turns to a topic that lit up the coaching world during Masters week: Brandel Chamblee's claim that Scottie Scheffler has a "steepening move." Th...

People in this episode

Hosts: Baden, Clappy

Topics covered

• Rory McIlroy's performance
• The Masters analysis
• Golf coaching discussions
• Driving accuracy in golf
• Future of golf superstars

Keywords

• Rory McIlroy
• The Masters
• golf coaching
• driving accuracy
• Scottie Scheffler
• Brandel Chamblee

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