The unexpected victory of Peter Malnati at the Valspar Championship marked a historic moment as he became the first PGA Tour policy board player director to win this season. This achievement was a microcosm of the Tour’s battle of limited vs. full fields, and senior writers Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner analyzed this aspect in detail, along with Cam Young’s 18th-hole collapse and his ongoing struggle to secure a win on Tour.
The podcast episode delved further into these topics and explored the question of whether Justin Thomas should be a cause for concern leading up to the Masters. The hosts kicked off the episode by reflecting on insights gained from a recent appearance by Steve Sands and questioning the lack of accountability for Cam Young’s recent setback. They also praised Scottie Scheffler’s standout performance that is elevating scrutiny on other players’ games.
The discussion on Malnati’s win extended into the implications for the Tour as a whole, including the value of journeymen like Malnati in a potential new world-tour era. The unique perspective of Malnati winning as a Tour policy board member added an interesting dimension to the conversation, highlighting the intersecting roles and responsibilities within the golf community.
Aside from golf talk, the hosts also discussed various factors at play leading into the Masters, including Thomas’s performance causing some concern. The episode concluded with a lighter segment on what’s cooking on the grill and Puerto Rico detox to round out
