Go Low isn’t your grandpa’s golf pod. Former NFL scout turned golf junkie John Middlekauff gives you his blunt, no-holds-barred takes on the latest PGA Tour news and LIV drama.
The Open Championship 2026 predictions & best bets: Fitzpatrick to WIN? LIV Golf is DONE
John Middlekauff previews the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale by breaking down the biggest storylines heading into the final major of the golf season. John discusses why the unpredictable nature of links golf makes The Open so unique, whether Rory McIlroy or Scottie Scheffler can reclaim major championship glory, and why Tommy Fleetwood faces one of the biggest weeks of his career. John then shares his favorite bets for the tournament, including why he loves Matt Fitzpatrick, Chris Gotterup, and Viktor Hovland. Later, John explains why new PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp faces a difficult challenge growing the Tour after the majors, why he believes LIV Golf’s run is coming to an end, and wraps up with a GoLow Mailbag to answer your golf questions.
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16 Jun 2026
U.S. Open Preview, Scottie vs. Rory Showdown?, Best Bets & Mailbag
On this episode of Go Low, John previews one of golf’s biggest weekends as the U.S. Open takes center stage. He breaks down key storylines, and which players are best positioned to contend for one of the toughest tests in golf.
Could we finally get the Sunday showdown everyone wants—Scottie Scheffler vs. Rory McIlroy battling down the stretch for a major championship? John talks about what it would take for golf’s two biggest stars to meet in a must-watch final round and why that matchup would be massive for the sport.
Plus, it’s time to talk betting. he shares their top bets, favorite value plays, and sleepers to watch heading into the tournament. Whether you’re looking for outright winners, top-10 picks, or longshot value, John has you covered.
To wrap things up, it’s the Middlekauff Mailbag, with listener questions covering everything from major championship pressure to the current state of professional golf.
From major storylines and betting insight to fan questions, it’s all covered on this episode of Go Low.
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13 May 2026
PGA Championship 2026 Predictions & Best Bets: Cameron Young to WIN, Scottie vs Rory
John Middlekauff previews the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink and dives into his favorite bets heading into major championship weekend. John breaks down why Cameron Young is his pick to win the PGA Championship, and what a potential Scottie vs Rory Sunday showdown could mean for golf. John also discusses the pressure surrounding Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm after disappointing Masters performances and the ongoing LIV Golf uncertainty hanging over both stars heading into the second major of the year. John reacts to the PGA Championship pairings, gives his favorite best bets for the weekend, and answers mailbag questions about the best PGA Tour courses to watch on TV, driver struggles for amateur golfers, Jon Rahm’s future, and the PGA Tour leaving Hawaii.
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29 Apr 2026
Cadillac Championship Predictions: Scottie Scheffler, Cameron Young + LIV Golf in trouble?
John Middlekauff tees off by reacting to the news reports that LIV Golf may be shut down by the end of the year and what is next for the startup league. John then recaps the Zurich Classic, in which Matt Fitzpatrick and his brother, Alex Fitzpatrick, won in riveting fashion plus secured Alex a spot on the PGA Tour. John then dives into his best bets for the Cadillac Championship in Miami, Florida. John wraps up with the GoLow Mailbag where he answers all of your golf questions.
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John Middlekauff reacts to the 2026 Masters Tournament final round. John will react to the biggest swings of the weekend, breaking news around the sport of professional golf, and much more!
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8 Apr 2026
Masters 2026 Predictions: Bryson DeChambeau will WIN, Aberg, MacIntyre to place Top 10
John Middlekauff tees off this week's episode by previewing the 2026 Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia. John predicts how last year winner, Rory McIlroy will deal with the experience of hosting this years' Masters Tournament and if it will have any affect on his performance over the weekend. John then dives into his best bets for the Masters Tournament, and explains why he believes Bryson DeChambeau will walk away on Sunday with a green jacket. John also discusses bets on Ludvig Aberg, Robert MacIntyre, Brooks Koepka, Jordan Spieth, and Adam Scott. John wraps up with a GoLow Mailbag to answer all of your golf questions. #Volume
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25 Mar 2026
Scottie withdraws, Masters Best Bets, Tigers BACK
Scottie Scheffler’s late withdrawal shakes up the field in Houston, opening the door for new betting value ahead of the weekend. John break down the top contenders to target, sleepers worth a look, and how the odds board is shifting without the world No. 1. Plus, an early look ahead to The Masters with picks, favorites, and potential storylines at Augusta. To wrap it up, Tiger Woods returns to TGL—what it means for the league, the buzz around his comeback, and how it impacts the future of golf’s newest format.
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16 Mar 2026
Cameron Young WINS The Players Championship over Matt Fitzpatrick
John Middlekauff reacts to the Players Championship final round. John will react to the biggest swings of the weekend, breaking news around professional golf, and much more! John wraps up with a Middlekauff Mailbag to answer all of your golf questions.
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11 Mar 2026
Players Championship Predictions, Rory McIlroy back injury, Scottie Scheffler slumping?
John Middlekauff tees off today's episode previewing the Players Championship and discussing defending champion Rory McIllroy's lingering back injury that forced him to withdraw early at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. John then dives into his best bets for the Players and explains why he likes golfers like Cameron Young, Collin Morikawa, Sahith Theegala, and Brooks Koepka to do well this weekend. John then reacts to PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp's plans to improve the tour. Next, John reacts to the news surrounding Gary Woodland's battle with PTSD after having major surgery. John wraps up with a Middlekauff Mailbag to answer all of your golf questions.
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4 Mar 2026
Arnold Palmer Invitational Predictions: Scottie Scheffler, Collin Morikawa
John Middlekauff tees off today's episode previewing the upcoming Arnold Palmer Invitational on the PGA Tour and dives into his best bets for the weekend. John then reacts to the Cognizant Classic finish with Shane Lowery having an all-time implosion on Sunday afternoon. John wraps up discussing potential changes that PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp can make to the PGA Tour schedule to take advantage of the lull in sports post Super Bowl.
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John is back with a Go Low podcast reacting to Anthony Kim's amazing weekend on the LIV Tour and how his win on Sunday captured the minds and hearts of all sports fans.
Next, John talks about Scottie's weekend and how despite him not winning he is showing more and more how similar he is to prime Tiger.
Finally, John gives you his best bets of the weekend.
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30 Sept 2025
Reaction to Rory McIlroy & Team Europe UPSET WIN vs. Team USA at Ryder Cup
John Middlekauff tees off by reacting to a wild weekend at the Ryder Cup in Bethpage, NY in which Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, and Team Europe dominated Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau, and Team USA for their second straight Ryder Cup victory. John speaks on his experience attending the Ryder Cup for the first time, reacts to the crowd response to Team Europe's performance, New York City as a whole, and much more. John wraps up by discussing what Team USA has to do to bounce back at the next Ryder Cup in 2027.
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25 Sept 2025
Ryder Cup Preview
John is back with a new Go Low podcast and it's time for the Ryder Cup! John dives into the biggest stories as we head into the tournament and what he thinks we should expect from both the US and European teams. Finally, John gives you who he would bet on this weekend to win.
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26 Aug 2025
Go Low - Scottie Scheffler DOMINATES BMW Championship + Tour Championship Preview, Ryder Cup
John Middlekauff kicks off this week's episode by reacting to Scottie Scheffler's magical Sunday round to win the BMW Championship at Caves Valley Golf Club. Despite not playing his best golf over the weekend, John believes Scheffler is in a Tiger Woods-like groove as of late and proclaims it is hard to bet against him at this point. John then reacts to Brandel Chamblee's comments regarding Bryson DeChambeau not being able to use warm up tournaments such as NAPA to prepare for the upcoming Ryder Cup for Team USA. John then dives into a preview for the Tour Championship this upcoming weekend. Next, John recaps LIV Indianapolis where Jon Rahm secured the individual championship for the season, even though Joaquin Niemann won the most LIV tournaments this year. John wraps up with a Middlekauff Mailbag to answer all of your golf questions.
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18 Aug 2025
Justin Rose’s DRAMATIC Win, Scheffler’s “Clockwork” Dominance, LIV Chicago, Fleetwood Melts Down
John begins with Scottie Scheffler’s “clockwork” dominance on a tournament to tournament basis despite not winning the FedEx St. Jude Championship, and Justin Rose’s dramatic win in the playoff. He still maintains faith that Tommy Fleetwood will finally get a win despite another meltdown, and reacts to Bryson DeChambeau’s comments about struggling with his distances in windy conditions.He recaps his experience at the LIV Tour event in Chicago, and wraps up the episode with a mailbag.
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18 Aug 2025
Cam Young FINALLY wins, FedEx Cup, LIV Chicago coming up
John is back with a Go Low podcast reacting to Cam Young finally getting a win and making it look easy. He talks about if this win gives Cam Young enough to help him earn a spot on the US Ryder Cup team or should that spot go to someone like Chris Gotterup. Next, John dives into this weekend's FedEx St. Jude Championship and what he should keep an eye out for with the FedEx Cup on the line. Later, John gives you his best bets for the weekend.
Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment.
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