August Pro Golf Check-In: Top Storylines for PGA Tour Playoffs

Andy Johnson welcomes back Joseph LaMagna and Kevin Van Valkenburg for another monthly pro golf check-in. The three each bring one big storyline they're watching as the 2026 FedExCup Playoffs begin this week in Memphis, Tennessee. With big changes to the PGA Tour's playoff system coming in two years, Andy is curious how the Tour will handle the final installments of the current setup, while Joseph and Kevin point out some players they're watching for the next three weeks. The trio also discusses the recent performance of young stars like Michael Thorbjornsen, Jackson Koivun, and Blades Brown before picking the winner of the all-important 2026 FedEx Cup!

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