Stout Wins National Championship! Henley Wins Colonial! Memorial Preview!
Preston Stout's dramatic individual victory at the NCAA National Championship marks a historic moment for Oklahoma State, cementing his place among the program's elite. Despite a shaky back nine and a near-miss on 17, Stout’s clutch chip and birdie on 18 secured the title, while his teammate Jackson Koivin dominated in the team match play, leading Auburn to the stroke play title. The podcast debates whether the NCAA's scheduling loophole—allowing Brigham Young University to play their third round a day early—gives them an unfair advantage, sparking a heated critique of the policy. Meanwhile, Russell Henley’s gritty comeback at Colonial, overcoming a poor front nine to win in a playoff, is hailed as a testament to mental toughness. The hosts then turn to the upcoming Memorial Tournament, where Scottie Scheffler’s recent slump has dented his dominance, creating an open field. Predictions favor underdogs like J.J. Spahn and Patrick Cantlay, while Ben Griffin’s resurgence and Rory McIlroy’s form are highlighted as dark horses. The episode closes with a call to action for listeners to follow the podcast and tune into the upcoming Canadian Open preview.
Preston Stout won the NCAA individual championship with a clutch chip and birdie on 18, overcoming a three-putt on 17 and a lucky tee shot.
Auburn’s Jackson Koivin dominated in match play, defeating Oklahoma State’s Stout and leading the Tigers to stroke play victory.
BYU’s ability to play their third round a day early is criticized as an unfair scheduling loophole that could impact national championship outcomes.
Russell Henley’s win at Colonial came after a poor front nine, showcasing mental fortitude and elite iron play under pressure.
Scottie Scheffler’s recent lack of wins despite strong finishes has weakened his dominance, opening the field for contenders at the Memorial.
…and 3 more takeaways available in PodZeus
Preston Stout's National Championship Triumph
“Preston Stout is your national champion from Oklahoma State.”
Oklahoma State's Match Play Struggles and Team Dynamics
The hosts analyze Oklahoma State’s failure in match play despite Stout’s individual success, emphasizing the team’s lack of depth and poor performance beyond their star player.
BYU's Controversial Scheduling Loophole
“It's absolutely ridiculous that that's the thing. Well, and it's never a real advantage for them in other sports...”
Russell Henley's Colonial Comeback and Mental Toughness
“He closed it better than he did the Ryder Cup.”
Colonial's Classic Design and Course Management
The hosts laud Colonial’s traditional design, firm greens, and Bermuda rough as a model for preserving golf’s integrity in the modern era.
“It's absolutely ridiculous that that's the thing.”
“And Preston Stout is your national champion from Oklahoma State.”
“I'm going with J .J. Spahn. I'm going to go with a proven major champion, a guy that's been playing pretty good golf.”
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preston stout
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russell henley
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scottie scheffler
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jackson koivin
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oklahoma state
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colonial
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muirfield village
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patrick cantlay
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ben griffin
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brigham young university
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