Birdies & Bogeys with George Bryan, Larry Mattox and Don Williams 4-3

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A golf ball vanished forever after a perfect drive, setting the stage for Masters week anticipation.

The episode begins with a hook about a lost golf ball that sets a nostalgic tone. Hosts quickly transition to Masters preview, noting the Texas Open as a last qualifier and Robert McIntyre's lead. College golf updates include the Coach Mo Classic and Clemson Invitational. Guests George Bryan III, Larry Mattox, and Don Williams join to discuss the Masters. Don Williams reveals spending 500 hours watching Bryan Bros videos, highlighting golf's relational aspect. Attendance streaks are shared: Don Williams at 43 Masters, missing two due to COVID, and Larry Mattox at 39. Larry analyzes the Masters field as wide-open, citing Scottie Scheffler's recent break and Rory McIlroy's slow start. The ANWA tournament and Drive, Chip & Putt are praised for growing the game. Hosts update the ANWA leaderboard, mentioning Asterisk Talley and Anna Galitsky. Don explains the ANWA format, with only the final round at Augusta National. George Bryan tells a story of being nervous in front of Tiger Woods at the 1999 PGA Championship. Don Williams discusses his fandom for Bernhard Langer, starting from the 1981 Open Championship, and highlights Langer's 1985 Masters win. The episode wraps with light banter as time runs out.

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A Masters-week golf roundtable that ties tournament updates to Augusta National's wider orbit.

Masters week gives SportsTalkSC a clear organizing thread: who is close enough to Augusta to matter, and what else around the tournament is worth tracking.

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Want Masters-week context with live golf updates and a lost-ball story in the mix?

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