Inside the Leather is a podcast by golf fans for golf fans. Ben, Connor, and Taylor are lifelong friends who have spent entirely too much time thinking about, learning about, and playing golf. In this pod we dive into the details and nuances of the game and the stories that surround it
Ben, Taylor and Connor discuss the Valspar Championship, where Peter Malnati won his second PGA Tour title in a decade, and the Players Championship, where Scotty Scheffler cemented his status as the world number one.
Peter Malnati's win: The hosts talk about how Malnati's win was a feel-good story for the PGA Tour, as he was a representative of the middle-class players who struggle to keep their cards and make a living. They also mention how his win secured him a spot in the Masters and other big events, and how he was emotional in his post-round interview with his family
Cameron Young's runner-up finish: The hosts compare Young to Scottie Scheffler, who also has seven second-place finishes on the PGA Tour without a win. They discuss how Young's putting is his weakness, and how he needs to improve it to close out tournaments. They also note how Young is not a very likable person on tour.
Difficulty of Innisbrook: The hosts describe how Innisbrook is one of the toughest courses on the PGA Tour, with narrow fairways, fast greens and windy conditions. They compare it to Sahalee, a course in Washington that hosted the PGA Championship in 1998. They also admire how Malnati was able to shoot 12-under to win by two strokes.
Preview of the Masters: The hosts share their thoughts on the upcoming Masters, the first major of the year. They talk about how Scottie Scheffler is the favorite to win, how Rory McIlroy is under pressure to complete the career grand slam, and how Wyndham Clark and Brian Harmon are dark horses to watch. They also mention how they will have a special LPGA Major preview episode with guest Beth Allen, a former LPGA player.
14 Mar 2024
Episode 234: Arnold Palmer Invitational Recap
In this episode of Inside the Leather, Ben and Connor discuss the Arnold Palmer tournament and Scottie Scheffler's dominant performance. They highlight the difficulty of the golf course and the lack of shot variety. They also analyze Scheffler's exceptional ball striking and putting skills. The conversation then shifts to a preview of The Players Championship and the notable players in the field. Finally, they discuss Victor Hovland's recent performance and speculate on the reasons behind his decline. The conversation covers Victor Hovland's recent performance, the expectations and challenges faced by young players, the difficulty of winning major tournaments, the unpredictability of golf tournaments, Scottie Scheffler's major record and potential, Matteo Manassero's comeback, Bryce Garnett's win in Puerto Rico, and the challenges of The Players Championship.
7 Mar 2024
Episode 23: Cognizant Recap and LIV Jeddah
In this episode, Taylor and Connor discuss Austin Eckroat's victory at the Cognizant Championship. They go in depth on The Bear Trap at PGA National and the challenges it presents. The conversation then transitions to LIV Jeddah for Joaquin Niemann's win, his recent success and impressive golf swing, and Anthony Kim's first professional start in over a decade. Finally, we reflect on the PGA Tour season so far and express the need for the top guys to step up in signature events.
Takeaways
The Cognizant Championship had weather delays, but Austin Eckrode emerged as the winner.
Shane Lowry showed good form at the Cognizant Championship, performing well in tough conditions.
The bear trap at PGA National is known for its challenging holes and tough conditions.
Joaquin Niemann's win at Live Jeddah showcases his recent success and his unique golf swing. Anthony Kim's performance and appearance at a recent golf tournament were disappointing.
There is a desire for top players to step up and win signature events.
The PGA Tour season so far has been underwhelming.
The release of Full Swing season 2 and upcoming interviews are anticipated.
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Apple Podcasts (US)
4.7 / 5
13 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
7 ratings
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