Fantasy Fix: 2017 CIMB Classic

FromLocal Knowledge

Start listening View podcast show

Fantasy Fix: 2017 CIMB Classic

FromLocal Knowledge

ratings:

Length:

19 minutes

Released:

Oct 11, 2017

Format:

Podcast episode

Description

Golf Digest's Alex Myers and Stephen Hennessey break down the CIMB Classic, the first of three straight PGA Tour events in Asia. Two-time defending champion (and 2017 FedEx Cup winner) Justin Thomas is an obvious here, but the guys debate some other golfers to consider as well, including Brendan Steele, Charl Schwartzel and Ian Poulter.

Released:

Oct 11, 2017

Format:

Podcast episode

More Episodes from Local Knowledge

Skip carousel

The Real Payne Stewart, 25 Years Later: A look at Payne Stewart's incredible and tragic life by Local Knowledge
42 min listen
The last triumph of Vintage Rory: Valhalla, 2014: We take a look back at one of the craziest majors in recent golf history. by Local Knowledge
39 min listen
Sam Snead's 82 PGA Tour Wins: A Hostile Analysis: While Sam Snead's 82 is full of cheap wins, Tiger Woods doesn't have a single illegitimate win on his resume. by Local Knowledge
32 min listen
De Vicenzo's Masters gaffe, and who was really to blame: An inside look at one of the major mistakes at Augusta National by Local Knowledge
48 min listen
Cliff and Frank: A Bizarre Augusta Story: An inside look at one of the strangest controversies in golf history by Local Knowledge
51 min listen
The OWGR: Past, Present, and Rocky Future: What is the Official World Golf Ranking? Will it stick around? by Local Knowledge
29 min listen
The Iron Will of Pete Dye: An inside look at one of the great American golf course designers by Local Knowledge
35 min listen
The Lasting Anger of Charlie Sifford: The story of Charlie Sifford, one of the most important people in golf history. by Local Knowledge
44 min listen
Anthony Kim's enduring mystery: Who is Anthony Kim? And why did he vanish off the map at such a young age? by Local Knowledge
41 min listen
How Andy Gardiner got left behind while his big idea became LIV Golf: The idea that's changing golf may not have started where you expect. by Local Knowledge
43 min listen
Ghosts of Southern Hills: The Murder of Roger Wheeler: The wild true story of a murder in the parking lot of Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma by Local Knowledge
51 min listen
The Mystery of Montague: The best golfer who refused to play: An escaped criminal or one of the most interesting golfers in the world? by Local Knowledge
68 min listen
The Accusation: Tom Watson and Gary Player at the '83 Skins Game: The story of a controversial day involving Tom Watson, Gary Player and potential cheating. by Local Knowledge
36 min listen
Golf Court: Should Luke Donald be Ryder Cup captain again?: It's time for the first-ever session of Golf Court! Let the Ryder Cup arguing commence. by Local Knowledge
44 min listen
Ryder Cup Radicals: Vik-tory in Rome!: The Ryder Cup Radicals break down the European Team’s heroics, the Home Team Dominance problem, and all the drama around ‘Hat Gate’. by Local Knowledge
37 min listen
Ryder Cup Radicals: The Witching Hour in Rome: The time has almost come, tensions are at a peak, and as the band Europe once said, this is the final countdown. by Local Knowledge
61 min listen
Ryder Cup Radicals: Last Licks Before Italia: The Ryder Cup is imminent. Let's discuss. by Local Knowledge
52 min listen
Ryder Cup Radicals: Euro Trip: Course set-up, underdog mentality and Team Europe's chances at the Ryder Cup by Local Knowledge
54 min listen
A Swedish surprise highlights Team Europe’s picks: The boys talk about European snubs and how the team sizes up to the Americans. by Local Knowledge
59 min listen
Ryder Cup Radicals: Johnson Makes His Picks! Johnson Makes His Picks!: Team USA is now fully formed. Let's talk about it. by Local Knowledge
43 min listen
Ryder Cup Radicals: Our last guess at the US captain's picks: Some last-minute analysis on the potential U.S. Ryder Cup team's captain's picks by Local Knowledge
37 min listen
Ryder Cup Radicals: The lowdown from Chi-Town: The boys are back, and their important job of handicapping the Ryder Cup bubble is now more critical than ever as we approach D-Day. The U.S. automatic picks are set, but there’s so much drama in the race for captain’s picks that only the brightest minds can sort the data, and over in Europe, the situation is even more tenuous as the last four picks remain very much for grabs. On a good week for both Zach Johnson and Luke Donald, and a wild one for their picks, we’re here to set you up for the homestretch. Plus, dramatic eulogies for the players who came into the week with a chance to dance, but left with diddily re: Italy. by Local Knowledge
62 min listen
Rise of the Euros, 1983: When Tony Jacklin and Seve Ballesteros transformed the Ryder Cup: A look back at one of the greatest turnaround stories in the history of sport by Local Knowledge
109 min listen
Ryder Cup Radicals: Embracing the Mayhem-phis: Is Lucas Glover bludgeoning his way onto the team one win at a time? Has JT's stock gone down as he watches from the sidelines? by Local Knowledge
65 min listen
Ryder Cup Radicals: You Wyndham, You Lose Some: We're here to talk JT's surge, Bryson's 58, and where they (and everyone else) sit as the bubble watch heats up. by Local Knowledge
52 min listen
The Gleneagles Massacre: Paul McGinley Schools Tom Watson at the 2014 Ryder Cup: Dive deep with us in this examination of everything Paul McGinley did right, and how the web he wove ensnared the Americans ... but perhaps woke them up, too. by Local Knowledge
99 min listen
Ryder Cup Radicals: Which team looks better after the Open? Plus Head-to-Head Player Analysis: As July changes to August, Ryder Cup momentum becomes real, and the lads are here to guide you through the start of the endgame. by Local Knowledge
74 min listen
The Weirdest Major Ever Played: St. Andrews, 1876: We examine the singular career of Davie Strath, the tragedy of his life's end, and that wild day when he had his best, and last, chance to etch his name in the history books. by Local Knowledge
51 min listen
The Tragic Brilliance of Young Tom Morris: The story of Young Tom Morris, the greatest golfing talent of the 20th century. by Local Knowledge
66 min listen
Ryder Cup Radicals: The LIV Conundrum, Sambuca, and Other Serious Matters: First ep of Ryder Cup Radicals features LIV Golf talk, what Zach Johnson needs to do and the beauty of the word "Madon!" by Local Knowledge
76 min listen

Related podcast episodes

Skip carousel

Fantasy Fix: 2018 Zurich Classic of New Orleans: Alex Myers, Stephen Hennessey and Christopher Powers talk all things Zurich Classic as they explore their favorite two-man teams in this revamped PGA Tour event. Jonas Blixt and Cameron Smith (shown) are defending their title, but the duos that have our guys' eyes include Patrick Reed and Patrick Cantlay, Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson, and Rory Sabbatini and John Daly. Come for the picks and stay for the breakdown of the walk-up music that select teams will be sporting as their arrive at the first tee. by Local Knowledge
38 min listen
Episode 184: Curtis Strange: Hall of Famer Curtis Strange joins Andy Johnson to discuss his storied career as well as recent events on the PGA Tour. Curtis tells Andy about his closing eagle to win the NCAA Championship, his back-to-back U.S. Open wins, and his near-miss at the 1985... by The Fried Egg Golf Podcast
73 min listen
Fantasy Fix: 2018 Houston Open: Golf Digest's Joel Beall and Christopher Powers discuss the Houston Open, where several top-name players (Phil Mickelson, Jordan Spieth and Justin Rose to name three) are hoping to play well in their final start before the Masters. It's not just the stars, however, focused at G.C. of Houston, but guys like Steve Stricker hoping to catch lightning in a bottle, win and earn the last ticket to Augusta. by Local Knowledge
17 min listen
Jim Courier: Facing the Ups and Downs: The TennisWorthy Podcast is back for Season 2! The International Tennis Hall of Fame and host Chris Bowers bring a new set of enlightening interviews with legends and Hall of Famers for the new year. The podcast dives deep into the mindset of champions and uncovering the unique, special characteristics that define excellence on and off the court. Four-time Grand Slam champion Jim Courier brings candid honesty, as always, to start off the season. With Chris, Jim reflects on his youth, competitiveness, and choice to focus on tennis as a junior in Florida. He gives insight into three legendary guideposts during his tennis career - coaches Harry Hopman, Nick Bollettieri, and Dr. Jim Loehr - and how their differing styles molded him. Jim also touches on his relationships with his Hall of Fame peers Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi, and shares a bit on his immense talents outside of tennis. Jim Courier is a two-time Aus by TennisWorthy
34 min listen
Fantasy Fix: 2017 BMW Championship: Golf Digest's Alex Myers and Joel Beall survived the PGA Tour's week off and they're back to discuss their fantasy picks for BMW Championship, the third event of the FedEx Cup Playoffs. Among the players up for discussion: Jason Day, Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas and ... Pat Perez (!?). by Local Knowledge
30 min listen
Ep. 22: Higher seeds prevail in all but one playoff series, NCHC and Hockey East wrap regular seasons: Though it took three games in some, and a few overtimes, the higher seeds prevailed in all but one weekend playoff series. Hosts Jim Connelly (@JimmyConnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at the first round in Atlantic Hockey, Big Ten, ECAC... by USCHO Weekend Review
36 min listen
Kim Clijsters: Finding Balance and Cherishing Connections: Kim Clijsters mastered the art of the comeback during her tennis career. After first retiring at age 23 to become a mother, she returned to the sport two years later and captured three of her four singles Grand Slam titles in her second act. Through it all, she was able to find the balance needed to be both a mother, daughter, friend and elite athlete. With Brett Haber, Kim discusses a wide array of subjects from her career to her life in retirement. She shares her mental secrets to success, her rivalry with Belgian countrywoman Justine Henin, and her deep love for the sport. In reflecting on some of her greatest moments, she remembers the friendships she developed and the constant support of her family. Kim Clijsters is a three-time US Open singles champion, Australian Open singles champion and doubles champion at both Wimbledon and Roland-Garros. She is a former No. 1 in both singles and by TennisWorthy
29 min listen
PGA TOUR Caddy Jimmy Johnson with Lessons from Inside the Ropes: Former professional golfer and now leading caddy on the PGA TOUR, Jimmy Johnson, takes you inside the ropes with the game's top golfers. Jimmy shares insights and lessons you can learn from three of the leading golfers for whom he has worked... by On the Mark Golf Podcast
37 min listen

Discover this podcast and so much more

Fantasy Fix: 2017 CIMB Classic

Fantasy Fix: 2017 CIMB Classic

Description

More Episodes from Local Knowledge

Related podcast episodes