Course Closures, Open Picks, & The Problem with YouTube Golf

Welcome to episode 388 of the Chasing Daylight Podcast! In this episode, the guys cover a lot of ground, from the scorching Vegas heat to the final major of 2026.

- Garsen Grips Giveaway: We are giving away the final major release of 2026, the 1 of 100 "Leaderboard" grip!
- Pro Golf Recap: Recapping Tom Kim's Scottish Open win, Haeran Ryu's Evian Championship victory, and Scotty Scheffler ending his made-cut streak.
- Las Vegas Golf Course Updates: Discussing the renovations and new Bermuda grass at Revere Golf Club's Lexington course.
- Lost Vegas Courses: Mourning local closures and ranking lost Vegas courses like Desert Pines, Royal Links, and Silverstone.
- The Open Championship: Odds, predictions, and picks for the 145th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale.
- YouTube Golf Critique: A candid discussion on the pacing and constant talking in modern YouTube golf productions, specifically reviewing the YGT event at Purcell Farms.
- Upcoming Interviews: Teasing our chat with Exchange Golf regarding their modular putter shafts and an upcoming interview with Harry Arnett from Municipal.

00:00 - Intro & Garsen "Leaderboard" Grip Giveaway
02:02 - Surviving Summer Golf & Sweaty Hats
03:18 - Pro Golf Recap: Tom Kim, Evian Championship & Scotty Scheffler
07:52 - Revere Golf Club Renovations & Course Conditions
11:36 - Arroyo Golf Club Routing & Rumors of Going Private
14:32 - Remembering Lost Vegas Golf Courses
26:09 - New YouTube Memberships & Discount Codes
28:32 - Exchange Golf Modular Putter Shaft Interview
31:30 - Matt Joins Life Time Fitness
37:16 - The Open Championship Odds & Picks
49:40 - The Problem with YouTube Golf (YGT Critique)
01:04:41 - Upcoming Interview with Harry Arnett (Municipal)
01:17:34 - Grip Giveaway Winner Announcement
01:19:15 - Low VGN Tournament Turnout & Episode Wrap Up

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