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The 2026 PGA Championship is over, but Kyle Porter and Hayden Martin are still trying to process one of the weirdest and most entertaining major championships in recent memory.

In this episode, they unpack five things they now view differently after a chaotic week at Aronimink, including:

• Why the PGA Championship still matters more than people admit
• Whether “bad winners” are actually great for golf
• Why course setup discourse is getting harder every year
• How putting became the hidden skill of the week
• And why Jon Rahm suddenly feels terrifying again

Plus:

• Aaron Rye’s incredible major-winning performance
• Why this tournament worked even without a superstar winner
• JT almost stealing the PGA
• Why no-cut events still stink
• And Garrett Higgo/Blockie discourse somehow continuing

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Two rounds down, and the 2026 PGA Championship has completely delivered.

Kyle Porter and Hayden Martin react to the biggest takeaways from the first 36 holes at Ironmead, including:

• Why the course setup has created such compelling golf
• Whether the PGA got the setup right
• Why angles and patience suddenly matter again
• Why Scottie Scheffler feels inevitable
• The surprising names hanging around the top of the leaderboard
• And the chaotic greatness of Bryson DeChambeau and Garrett Higgo

Plus:

• Jordan Spieth sorcery
• Blockie discourse returns
• The most “normal sport” moments of the week
• Why Cam Young still might win
• And a full weekend prediction reset

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The PGA Championship is here… but does the tournament still know what it wants to be? Kyle Porter and Hayden Martin preview the 2026 PGA Championship by diving into the five biggest storylines entering the week, including:

• Does the PGA Championship actually have an identity?
• Can anyone realistically beat Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy right now?
• Is “bomb-and-gouge” golf ruining major setups?
• Who’s actually capable of pushing Rory and Scottie on Sunday?
• And where exactly is Brooks Koepka competitively right now?

Plus:

• Why the PGA keeps producing incredible finishes
• The return of Blocky discourse
• Cam Young hype reaches dangerous levels
• Grady Sizemore nostalgia
• And why Kyle thinks the PGA should arrest one golfer every year

A very normal major championship preview episode.

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What actually happens next with LIV Golf?

This week, Kyle Porter is joined by golf reporter Gabby Herzig for one of the most fascinating golf-business conversations of the year.

They rank the likelihood of nearly every possible LIV scenario imaginable, including:

• Outside investors saving LIV
• Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau leaving
• LIV becoming a “zombie league”
• Netflix, Amazon, or Apple buying LIV
• The PGA Tour taking Saudi money
• Bryson becoming a full-time YouTube golfer
• And whether LIV even survives past 2027

Plus:

• Why Rory McIlroy accidentally ended up in The Devil Wears Prada 2
• Inside reporting stories from the LIV chaos after Augusta
• What it’s really like covering golf at the center of geopolitics and billion-dollar negotiations

This is one of the deepest and most honest conversations yet about where professional golf is actually headed.

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Golf feels quiet right now…

…but there’s actually a lot happening.

Kyle Porter and Hayden Martin break down the biggest stories in the game this week, including:

• Rory McIlroy turning 37 and what his all-time ceiling really is
• The Open Championship heading back to Lytham in 2028—and what that says about golf’s future
• The growing tension between equipment and historic courses like St Andrews Links
• A wild situation unfolding around public golf in Washington D.C.
• And why Nelly Korda might be putting together one of the most dominant seasons in modern golf

Plus: random baseball nostalgia, Cobra gear talk, and why golf’s biggest debates never seem to go away.

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There’s “nothing going on” in golf right now…
…except total chaos.

Kyle Porter and Hayden Martin break down one of the wildest news cycles in recent golf history—from the future of LIV Golf to the PGA Tour’s ongoing identity crisis, and why the current schedule just isn’t working. Plus:

• Why LIV losing funding changes everything (or maybe nothing)
• What happens next for stars like Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm
• The PGA Tour’s biggest problem right now
• Why major season still feels… off
• And a deep dive on rising amateur star Jackson Koivun

It’s messy. It’s complicated. And it’s probably just getting started.

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Some golfers just don’t make sense on paper.

Kyle Porter is joined by Shane Bacon to draft the players whose major championship totals don’t match how good they actually were—for better or worse. They discuss:

• Why Greg Norman might be the ultimate example
• The painful near-misses of Louis Oosthuizen
• How Sergio Garcia and Justin Rose ended up with just one major
• The strange legacy math of Vijay Singh and Phil Mickelson
• Why Adam Scott feels like he should have more

Plus, a broader conversation about how thin the margins are in major championships—and how a single shot can change a career forever.

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What’s actually going on in golf right now? This week, Kyle Porter and Hayden Martin break down the biggest stories in the sport—from Bryson DeChambeau’s unpredictable future to the PGA Tour’s shifting priorities and the ongoing chaos surrounding LIV Golf. They also dive into:

• Why Bryson might seriously consider a YouTube-only future
• The PGA Tour leaving Hawaii—and what it says about the future of the sport
• LIV Golf’s confusing direction (and massive spending)
• The strangest rebrand in golf (looking at you, Smash GC)
• Why Scottie Scheffler is in a completely different tier than everyone else

Plus, a conversation about how golf media, storytelling, and even competition itself might be changing in real time.

If it feels like golf is in a weird place right now… it probably is.

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What’s been the most surprising part of the 2026 golf season so far? Kyle and Dylan Dethier break down five unexpected storylines—from breakout stars and shifting power dynamics to the future of pro golf itself. Along the way, they also get into media trends, AI’s impact on sports writing, and how the job of covering golf is changing faster than ever.

Topics include:

• The rise of new contenders on the PGA Tour
• Why the “third star” in golf is still up for grabs
• The evolving dominance of the game’s biggest names
• Unexpected storylines shaping the 2026 season
• How media, AI, and content are changing golf coverage

If you’ve been watching the 2026 season and feel like things are a little… different—you’re not alone.

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Fresh off the Masters Tournament, Kyle Porter is joined by Joseph LaMagna to break down five things this year’s tournament completely changed their minds about.

From being on the ground at Augusta National Golf Club to rewatching the broadcast, this episode is less about results—and more about what the Masters reveals about players, courses, and the future of the game. 

They get into:

• Why Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler are in a tier of their own
• How Augusta exposes weaknesses no other course can
• Why short game might matter more here than anywhere else
• The surprising accessibility of the Masters in person
• What’s real (and overrated) about the Augusta experience
• Who’s actually next in line behind golf’s top tier

Plus: Cam Young stock 📈, Xander vs Rahm debates, and why elevation might be the most underrated part of great course design.

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A wild weekend at Augusta… just not the one we thought we were getting. Kyle Porter is on the ground at Augusta National Golf Club, breaking down a bizarre, emotional, and at times subdued Sunday at the Masters Tournament with Hayden Martin. They get into:

• Why Saturday may have been crazier than Sunday
• How Rory McIlroy nearly lost it… and then found it again
• What it’s actually like trying to follow chaos on the course in real time
• The Justin Rose surge that felt like his tournament
• The strange, unforgettable scenes at Amen Corner (shoutout HaoTong Li 😬)
• Why this Masters felt different from last year’s electric finish

Plus: inside-the-ropes perspective on the best viewing spots, crowd energy, and the moments TV just can’t capture.

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Absolute chaos at Augusta. After 36 holes at the Masters Tournament, Rory McIlroy has a SIX-shot lead—and it happened in a blink. Kyle Porter and Hayden Martin react to a wild Friday, breaking down:

• How Rory turned a tie on the 12th tee into a runaway lead
• Why this version of Rory feels completely different
• The terrifying combo of talent + experience + freedom
• Whether anyone (looking at you, Patrick Reed) can actually chase him down
• How Augusta conditions could decide the weekend
• What this means for Rory’s all-time legacy

Plus: what it would take for this to go wrong… and how historic this win could become if it doesn’t.

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Kyle Porter is live from Masters Tournament week alongside Hayden Martin, breaking down early-week takeaways, course conditions, and what’s actually standing out before the first round begins. They cover:

• Why this year’s Masters feels unusually wide open
• How Rory McIlroy is somehow flying under the radar
• Why Augusta National might be the biggest storyline this week
• The importance of short game vs putting
• Rookie storylines and surprise contenders
• Early picks, groups to watch, and what Kyle’s seeing on the ground

Plus: a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like being at Augusta during Masters week—from practice rounds to the weirdest traditions in golf.

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Masters week is here—and this one’s special.

Kyle Porter is joined by major champion Webb Simpson for a wide-ranging conversation on Augusta National, what it really feels like to contend on Sunday, and the tiny details that make the Masters unlike anything else in golf.

Webb shares:
→ What makes Augusta National so deceptively difficult
→ Why the Masters Tournament demands precision over perfection
→ His near-miss in 2019 (and the one putt he’d take back)
→ The chaos of playing alongside Tiger Woods during his iconic win
→ Why the Par 3 Contest might be the best day in golf

Plus, a look inside Webb’s mindset, how he’s grown as a player over nearly two decades on Tour, and how faith and golf intersect in his life and podcast.
If you love Augusta, this is as close as it gets to being inside the ropes.


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Kyle Porter and Hayden Martin each pick five golfers they’d bet everything on to win the Masters. From stars like Scottie Scheffler and Jon Rahm to riskier calls like Justin Rose, they debate form, history at Augusta, and what actually translates to winning a green jacket.

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What narratives about the Masters are we getting wrong? Kyle is joined by Shane Ryan (Golf Digest) to break down three Masters anti-narratives—the assumptions and storylines that sound right but probably aren’t. Before that, they talk about:

• The evolving role of Tiger Woods in golf—and how fans should process it
• Why writing is being replaced by video
• How phone culture is reshaping media (and attention spans)
• Shane’s ongoing “Rigamarole” challenge

Then they dive into:

• What we misunderstand about Masters Tournament storylines
• Why “recent form” is often misleading
• The difference between being good and being built for Augusta

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Why would a company spend $30 million to sponsor a PGA Tour event?

Kyle sits down with Sports Business Journal’s Josh Carpenter to break down the real economics behind golf sponsorships. 

From sleeve logos and hat deals to title sponsors and Pro-Am access, the business of golf is much more complicated than just putting a logo on TV. In many cases, the real value comes from something else entirely: access. 

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Brody Miller from The Athletic joins the show to talk about the strange gap in golf’s next generation. For years, the sport was defined by young superstars like Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth, and Justin Thomas — but right now the 22–26 age range on the PGA Tour looks very different.

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Jamie Kennedy of Golf Digest joins us to talk golf Twitter — the good, the bad, and the strangely beautiful. We get into content, storytelling, stats, and how the internet changed the way we watch golf. Plus: getting hacked, Ryder Cup memories, and Jamie’s all-time equipment take.

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Sean Martin of PGATour.com joins Kyle to answer five questions about books they’re reading, the similarities between Chris Gotterup and … Scottie Scheffler (?) and whether the Players is actually a major championship.

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Sean Zak of Golf.com joins Kyle to answer five questions Kyle has about what it means to compare golf greats with tennis stars, what he learned from profiling Tommy Fleetwood and what the most likely outcome is for LIV Golf. At the end, they go through and discuss how many majors the biggest stars in the game are going to end up with.

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Scottie Scheffler is playing unbelievable golf—and somehow, people still seem unimpressed. Kyle lays out five reasons Scottie’s current run matches (or exceeds) Tiger Woods at the same age, while Jason pushes back on what numbers can and can’t explain. It’s a conversation about dominance, boredom, legacy, and what it actually means to appreciate greatness while it’s happening.

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Brentley Romine joins The Normal Sport Show to talk about meaningful golf — from amateur championships and Q School to the stories that shape future stars long before the PGA Tour spotlight. The conversation moves through golf media, player development, and why those early moments matter more than signature events. It ends with a draft of the players we believe will define the next era of professional golf.

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Kyle and Jason go full gratitude mode — and end up debating Thanksgiving food, Scotty Scheffler’s soul, and whether tennis players are the best athletes on earth. Along the way they fix the Skins Game, praise short books, and shout out some of golf’s quiet geniuses. It’s golf talk with pie crumbs on your keyboard.

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What actually grows golf? James Colgan argues for opening the highlight floodgates, putting pros on YouTube, and letting curators do what leagues can’t. Kyle and Jason push on TV conflicts, attention spans, and why the majors + Ryder Cup are the only truly “must-watch” five. Stick around for the nuclear takes at the end.

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Kyle and LKD spend an hour building the statistical revolution golf should already have — crushed-percentage, unforced errors, momentum adjustments, Ryder Cup psychology, all of it. It’s deeply nerdy, perfectly Normal Sport, and sometimes emotional (because Rory). Jason Page joins as producer-commentator and occasional philosopher.

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A writer in Dallas, a designer in Amsterdam, and one WhatsApp message after the 2021 Ryder Cup—that’s how Normal Sport began. Kyle Porter and Jason Page share the wild, honest story of how it all started and what they’ve learned building a creative business that’s equal parts humor, heart, and golf.


0:00:00 – Cold open: “We’re kind of doing it live.”
0:01:00 – Jason lands in Texas — culture shock & big highways
0:03:00 – Jason’s background: design school, illustration, and golf jumpsuits
0:07:00 – The indie-golf world and early work with NLU & Shotgun Start
0:09:30 – How Kyle & Jason met — and the first “Normal Sport” idea
0:12:30 – The 2021 Ryder Cup text that started everything
0:15:00 – Making the first Normal Sport book in six weeks
0:20:00 – Blowing $50K on book #2 and learning from it
0:31:00 – Turning the project into a newsletter & business
0:40:00 – The vision, mission & the sheep with side-eye: defining Normal Sport

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Can data explain everything in golf? Kyle and Jason go full-nerd on strokes gained, press conference anxiety, and why golf smells like “beer, sweat, and kitty litter.” It’s the Normal Sport philosophy at work—half stats, half sentiment, all chaos.

0:00 Exploring Golf Fandom and Strokes Gained Debate
2:59 Understanding Strokes Gained and Its Impact on Golf Analysis
8:01 Balancing Eye Test and Data in Golf Performance Analysis
12:16 Navigating Press Conferences and Writing in the Golf World
21:07 Experiencing Golf Through Senses and Observations
25:31 Balancing Golf Media Coverage and Personal Interests
28:41 The Importance of Personal Bias in Storytelling
29:34 Golf Tournaments as Markers of Time and Connection
34:46 Podcast Conversations on Golf, Starstruck Moments, and Friendship

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What did we learn at Bethpage? Kyle and Joseph list the five takes they completely flipped on after watching Team USA implode and Europe thrive. Turns out the Ryder Cup is still the most Normal Sport event in golf.

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0:00 Ryder Cup Reflections and Changing Perspectives in Golf
3:20 The Art of Open-Mindedness in Golf Discussions
4:31 Analyzing Team USA's Ryder Cup Performance and Leadership Dynamics
13:41 Challenges and Strategies for Team USA in the Ryder Cup
20:04 Evaluating Ryder Cup Captaincy Through Strategy and Communication
28:50 Scottie Scheffler's Ryder Cup Struggles Compared to Rory and Rahm
32:09 Scotty Scheffler's Struggles with Routine Disruption in Golf Events
35:38 Ryder Cup Passion and PGA of America Criticism
38:03 Challenges and Leadership Issues in PGA of America
42:28 Concerns Over Behavior and Accountability at the Ryder Cup
47:59 Rory McIlroy's Controversial Reactions at the Ryder Cup
53:13 Cameron Young's Rise as a Top Golfer
58:08 Cameron Young's Ryder Cup Performance and Parental Pride
1:02:07 Comparing Golf Careers: Cam Young vs. Colin Morikawa

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Nothing is more Normal Sport than the Ryder Cup. Kyle and Chris Solomon draft their five favorite Ryder Cup moments since 2012—from Rory crying to Reed vs. Rory chaos to Cantlay’s hat saga in Rome. Relive the drama, the absurdity, and the beauty of golf’s most ridiculous team event.

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What actually makes a good sports show? For our first-ever full episode, Kyle Porter asked friends across radio, TV, and golf media what they’ve learned about building something worth listening to. From contradictions to preparation to preserving joy, the answers are as entertaining as they are useful.

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D.J. Piehowski
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The newsletter grew legs, and now it’s a show. Episode 0 is all about why it took a year for us to finally take the plunge into a show/podcast and what you can expect from us in the future. Normal Sport is curious, a little nervous, and finally hitting “publish.”

0:00 Launching The Normal Sports Show: Challenges And Considerations
3:25 Missing Podcasting After Rory's Masters Win
4:33 Digital Campfires: The Evolution of Storytelling in Modern Media
6:33 Exploring Golf Through Evergreen Questions and Unique Formats
9:48 Launching a New Show With Excitement and Uncertainty

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