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Recorded Febuary 15th, 2026

Miss football? We didn’t have time to sulk. Pebble Beach served a two-act drama: a gentle, gettable opening and a weekend wind that turned every swing into a test of nerve. We ride the full wave—Ricky Fowler trending with a confident top-20, Scottie Scheffler detonating Sunday with three eagles and a historic top-10 streak, and Collin Morikawa reclaiming his blueprint with precise irons, poise in gusts, and a closing birdie that felt inevitable. It’s the kind of leaderboard swing that reminds you why Riviera demands ball-striking brilliance.

We also talk about the sports moment everyone will be quoting: Dottie Pepper’s unintentionally hilarious bunker line on 18 and Jim Nantz doubling it without missing a beat. It’s comedy born from chaos, and a snapshot of how nasty Pebble played in the wind. From there, the conversation widens: Anthony Kim’s redemption on the rival tour and why, regardless of logos, a comeback from injury, addiction, and years away still hits deep. Golf is better when resilience wins.

Off the course, we tumble into Olympic mode. Curling grabbed us by the brooms—yes, we synced our TVs and learned the rules mid-match—and hockey has the US and Canada barreling toward a heavyweight clash. Brackets are quirky, NHL injuries cast shadows, and yet the stakes feel right: precision and composure deciding outcomes on ice and on links alike.

Riviera is next, and the blueprint is clear: small greens, tight targets, and the kind of iron play that travels in any wind. We’re riding Scheffler’s form, watching Fowler’s confidence build, and expecting Morikawa’s control to linger. If you’re into pressure swings, sharp takes, and a few lucky bets that somehow cashed, you’ll feel right at home. Hit follow, share with a friend, and drop your bold pick for Riviera—who’s taking the trophy?

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