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Golf Channel Podcast with Rex & Lav

Golf Channel
PGA Tour
Rory Mcilroy
Scottie Scheffler
Ryder Cup
LIV Golf
Tiger Woods
Bryson Dechambeau
Open Championship
Xander Schauffele
Golf Channel
PGA Championship
Keegan Bradley
Fedex Cup
Players Championship
Justin Thomas
Presidents Cup
Masters Tournament
Jon Rahm
TGL
Jordan Spieth

GolfChannel.com senior writers Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner discuss and debate the latest news from around the golf world.

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Latest Episodes

0:00: Rex finally made it to Canada

02:00: The lowdown on our respective sites for Golf's Longest Day coverage

06:30: How Nelly Korda pulled out the biggest win of her career at Riviera

15:00: What J.T. Poston and Ryan Gerard showed us at the Memo... more

0:00: Rex has the scoop up on GolfChannel.com

11:00: Why some of the smaller details of the changes could be the most important

20:00: The upcoming golf ball rollback continues to be a talking point on Tour

26:00: Rory and Scottie take a Shinnecoc... more

0:00: How Russell Henley stole the title at Colonial

12:00: The interesting paths of the 2025 breakout stars

18:00: Why Colonial really shined over the weekend, and why it must be protected

23:00: Hard-luck loser Eric Cole comes up just shy

30:00... more

0:00: Rex made his first visit to PGA Frisco, site of next year's PGA Championship. What'd he think?

09:30: The winners and losers of the new-look Florida swing

19:00: The Tier 1/Tier 2 split for 2028 is the talk of the Tour at Colonial

30:00: Wha... more

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Recent Guests

Julius Mason
Director of Communications for the PGA of America
PGA of America
Episode: The unintended consequences of the Tour's new class system
Aaron Rai
Professional golfer; major champion; breakout performer of the week
PGA Tour/DP World Tour
Episode: A finish for the ages caps a polarizing week at the PGA Championship
Alex Smalley
Professional golfer, tied for the lead entering the weekend
Professional golf (PGA Tour)
Episode: PGA Championship Friday: Is the course setup 'kind of absurd'?!
Maverick McNeely
Professional golfer, tied for the lead entering the weekend
Professional golf (PGA Tour)
Episode: PGA Championship Friday: Is the course setup 'kind of absurd'?!
Stephen Sands
Guest on the Golf Channel Podcast
Episode: Sands, man! Going behind the mic and talking Masters
Blades Brown
Young rising star in golf, attempting to become the youngest winner on the PGA Tour
Episode: In a tantalizing AmEx, Scottie says hello (and goodbye) to Blades Brown
Michael La Sasso
NCAA individual champion and golfer joining LIV Golf
Phil Mickelson's LIV Golf team
Episode: Why would a rising star give up status and a Masters invite for LIV?
Billy Horschel
PGA Tour winner and prominent figure in TGL.
PGA Tour
Episode: Billy Horschel on TGL season 2 and why fans should be excited – not worried – about the PGA Tour's direction
Jim Furyk
PGA Tour standout and tournament host
PGA Tour Champions
Episode: Tiger Woods on the Champions Tour? Jim Furyk weighs in

Hosts

Rex Hoggard
Host of Golf Channel Podcast with Rex & Lav
Ryan Lavner
Co-host of Golf Channel Podcast with Rex & Lav

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 264 ratings
  • Don’t waste your time.

    The two biggest hacks in golf…. They bring nothing to the table say so many things that are factually incorrect it’s almost laughable

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jordanrodgers234
    United States9 months ago
  • Five stars for Rex & Lav!

    This show has joined the list of “automatic download” sports podcasts on my phone — and it’s a short list of 2, when it comes to golf. (The other being “Fairway Rollin.”) I’ll check in on “The Fried Egg” during the 4 major weeks, and I’ll always listen to Scott Van Pelt after the Masters. But Rex & Lav are not just good reporters, but they’ve also become podcast “personalities” — by just being themselves. It also makes me more interested, whenever they do Golf Channel TV appearances. And last bu... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SLCUtahUser
    United Statesa year ago
  • Audio fail

    What is up with the audio balance? Lav is normal but Rex is so faint that you either have to not hear Rex or hurt your ears when Lav speaks.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Thailand Randy
    United Statesa year ago
  • Rex and Lav

    Happy Birthday Rex 6/11/25

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rex and Lav USOpen 2025
    United Statesa year ago
  • Sometimes good & sometimes bad

    I listen to the podcast regularly and this one is inconsistent, sometimes it’s interesting and sometimes it’s boring. It’s a hit or miss.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    BMJ100
    United Statesa year ago

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Overall strong insider perspective and golf-nerd banter that appeals to fans who want depth.
Guests and timely majors coverage are frequent positives that drive loyalty.
Audio quality and occasional pacing issues are common critiques listeners mention.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#20
United States/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#15
Canada/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#37
United Kingdom/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#12
Italy/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#25
Australia/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#25
France/Sports/Golf

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

What was THAT?! Recapping a stunning final hour at the Cognizant
Q: What do you think Bob Rotella told Shane Lowry before he teed off and what did he say after finishing the round?
Faxon discusses Rotella's simple, calming advice to Shane—focus on having fun playing golf, which contrasted with the intense pressure of leading and ultimately collapsing, and emphasizes mental approach over overthinking in high-pressure moments.
Masters, Ryder Cup, future Tour changes – Tiger provides some clues
Q: Is Tiger Woods considering a role as Ryder Cup captain?
While Tiger remains a top choice, there's uncertainty about his availability due to other commitments and his recovery process.
Masters, Ryder Cup, future Tour changes – Tiger provides some clues
Q: What is the single most important thing that Tiger said on Tuesday?
The most significant revelation was that Tiger indicated the Masters is not off the table, a surprising hint of his readiness to compete.
In a tantalizing AmEx, Scottie says hello (and goodbye) to Blades Brown
Q: What do you think winning in his season debut means for Scottie Scheffler?
Winning in his season debut sets an early tone for the year and might boost his confidence as he looks to dominate throughout the season.
In a tantalizing AmEx, Scottie says hello (and goodbye) to Blades Brown
Q: What did Young Blades show you on Sunday? What can we glean from his performance?
Blades Brown demonstrated a lot of resilience despite fading into a tie for 18th place; he showed maturity and learned from competing alongside the world's number one.

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What is Golf Channel Podcast with Rex & Lav about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two veteran Golf Channel writers share analysis and opinions on the biggest topics shaping professional golf, from major championship setups and results to the evolving landscape with LIV Golf and schedule changes. Episodes typically combine on-course strategy, course design discussion, player performance notes, and insider perspectives, often featuring guest voices who add firsthand context from tour events. The format blends data-driven breakdowns with personal storytelling and banter, which can offer both deep technical insight and entertaining debate about the sport's business and culture. This show is likely to appeal to listeners who want informed pundit-level commentary, industry angle, and a sense of being in a clubhouse with season... more

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Recent guests on Golf Channel Podcast with Rex & Lav include:

1. Julius Mason
2. Aaron Rai
3. Alex Smalley
4. Maverick McNeely
5. Stephen Sands
6. Blades Brown
7. Michael La Sasso
8. Billy Horschel

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