Masters Review & Gideon Smith

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Rory McIlroy's Masters victory saw a four-shot lead vanish into a playoff, leaving 12.7 million viewers on edge.

The episode opens with Jay Delsing and Dan McLaughlin recapping the 2025 Masters, focusing on Rory McIlroy's win with 12.7 million viewers tuning in. They dissect McIlroy's roller-coaster round, including a double bogey start, a chip into the water on 13, and a playoff victory. The hosts debate Bryson DeChambeau's iron shot strategy on a par-4 and the performance of LIV Golf players. They then preview the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, highlighting teams like Sam Burns/Billy Horschel and Matthew/Alex Fitzpatrick. A new Underdog Fantasy segment is introduced with a promo code. In the second half, guest Gideon Smith joins to talk about his role at Quincy Country Club, emphasizing junior golf programs and course conditions. As president of the Gateway PGA section, Smith outlines initiatives like PGA HOPE for veterans and work-life balance for professionals. The conversation covers golf's post-COVID growth, technology in instruction, and the section's charitable efforts. Throughout, the hosts interject personal anecdotes, such as Jay's experience with Tiger Woods, and praise the Masters' traditional elements like manual scoreboards.

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A Sunday golf listen built around Gideon Smith, Zurich Classic talk, and an Underdog Fantasy feature.

Golf with Jay Delsing keeps its Sunday-morning radio rhythm, moving between tournament chatter, studio conversation, and recurring show features.

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You get a Sunday-morning golf conversation with Jay Delsing and Dan McLaughlin, a club-side guest in Gideon Smith, and a look ahead to the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.

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