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American Express Three Day Recap | Picks, Storylines, Best Bets

January 25, 2026·38 min·3 clips

Blades Brown shot 60 with a putt for 59, setting up a chance to become the second youngest PGA Tour winner ever.

This episode recaps the first 54 holes of the PGA Tour's American Express tournament. Hosts Rick Gaiman and Greg Ducharme analyze the leaderboard and storylines heading into the final round. The tournament features a 54-hole cut and players compete across three courses before a final round at the Stadium Course at PGA West. The final group consists of Si Woo Kim leading at 22 under par, 18-year-old Blades Brown at 21 under, and world number one Scottie Scheffler also at 21 under. Blades Brown shot a second-round 60 and is playing his eighth consecutive day of competitive golf after a private flight from a Korn Ferry Tour event. Si Woo Kim is statistically the best player this week and has a strong history of putting well at the Stadium Course. Scottie Scheffler saved par on his final hole with a 25-foot putt to join the final group despite uncharacteristically poor wedge play. The cut line was 11 under par, and Eric Cole is the only bogey-free player in the field. Other notable chasers include Wyndham Clark and Eric Cole at 20 under, with players like Tom Hoge and J.T. Poston further back. Blades Brown, born in 2007, could become the second-youngest winner in PGA Tour history with a victory. Scheffler has not finished outside the top ten since The Players Championship in March of the previous year. The hosts reference a story where Si Woo Kim, after accidentally knocking his ball off the tee, hit a driver off the deck instead of re-teeing. Scheffler is approximately even money to win, while Si Woo Kim is listed at 2-to-1 and Blades Brown at 8-to-1. The hosts speculate whether a player from further down the leaderboard, like Sam Stevens, could post a very low number to put pressure on the leaders. The conversation is analytical and enthusiastic, blending statistical breakdowns with storytelling and predictions. The tone is conversational and geared toward informed golf fans, with hosts referencing betting odds and fantasy golf considerations. This episode is ideal for PGA Tour fans wanting a detailed setup for the final round and analysis of key players. Listeners seeking a broader sports discussion or those unfamiliar with golf terminology might find it too niche.

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