About this episode
Bryson DeChambeau won the 2024 US Open at Pinehurst No. 2, a course that ravaged everybody, except Bryson. Rory McIlroy put on a good show, but Michael predicts Rory will never rise to the occasion at a major championship again (1:26). The LPGA's Meijer Classic ended in a 3-player playoff, and Lexi Thompson, on her farewell tour after announcing her retirement, couldn't quiet finish it out (10:08). The PGA TOUR heads north to Connecticut for the Travelers Championship, where Keagan Bradley looks to defend and others who had a bad week in North Carolina look to rebound (11:22). Alex is spending the week at Horseshoe Bay Resort, a Golf and Spa resort outside of Austin, TX. Alex chats with Director of Golf Anthony Holder about the award winning golf resort, and what makes their 3 public courses so special (13:29). While not watching the US Open, Michael got out into Savannah and enjoyed one the many ghost tours the city is known for, but the star of the tour was one very intimate couple (29:26). Alex's trek to Dallas for Game 4 of the NBA Finals did not produce the desired result for his Celtics (since recording, the Boston franchise secured their 18th title), but he still enjoyed the experience in style (34:52). As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, it's all about donuts as Michael shares the epic funfetti donut he made at the bakery this weekend (39:54). Support our friends! Use our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Watch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt Listen + Love + Subscribe: www.courseoflifepodcast.com Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4I Join us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices