Course of Life Podcast

Nelly and Scottie don’t win their respective big events, the PGA TOUR announces a new system, and Phil Mickelson’s reputation unravels.

• Nelly Korda couldn’t get the Nelly-slam to continue as she finished T-8 and Haeran Ryu claimed her first major title at Hazeltine for the KMPG Women’s PGA Championship.
• Scottie Scheffler and Viktor Hovland battled it out all weekend and into Monday for a playoff as Scottie blew away a chance and Hovland claimed the Traveler’s Championship in Connecticut.
• The PGA TOUR announced its anticipated new 2-track system for 2027, raising many questions about its viability and the future of the Korn Ferry Tour.
• Alan Shipnuck penned a new article that dropped Friday which highlighted Phil Mickelson and his recent sexual escapades that show the six-time major winner becoming more and more scandalous at golf clubs around the United States.
• As Alex and Michael continue reading RORY for their summer bookclub, they tackle chapters 11-13, which features Rory’s breakup from Tennis Champ Caroline Wozniacki, winning the Open and dad Gerry collecting on his 10-year bet, and a massive wedding.
• Alex is finding himself to be handy with his car, something he finds unusual for his lack of handiness.
• In Tuned In, Michael finally watches the 2001 classic “Legally Blonde,” while Alex is still loving the surprise of Europeans visiting the US for the World Cup.
• Michael brings back the Childhood Throwback to celebrate the life of Mel Brooks, the film director who turned 100 and is best known “Blazing Saddles,” “Young Frankenstein,” and “The Producers.”
• Alex lays it on thick on Michael as the Red Sox sweep the Yankees, but Alex still knows its for naught since his Boston team won’t be doing anything to stay competitive.
• As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex is enjoying some Denver eats with amazing views, while Michael gets a chicken dinner to celebrate his anniversary.