Out of Bounds

Masters week is here, and we’re breaking down the entire field heading into Augusta National. Josh Durso and Nate Sharman analyze whether Scottie Scheffler remains the standard, what to expect from Jon Rahm and the LIV contingent, and if Rory McIlroy can deliver under pressure once again. The conversation dives into top contenders like Xander Schauffele, Collin Morikawa, and Ludvig Åberg, along with key sleepers, longshots, and players trending in both directions. Plus, we make our picks for who wins, who contends, and where this year’s Masters could take an unexpected turn.

Gary Woodland captured the Texas Children’s Houston Open with a closing 3-under 67 to finish at a tournament-record 21-under, winning by five shots over Nicolai Højgaard at Memorial Park for his first PGA Tour victory since 2019. The win — his fifth career title — caps a remarkable comeback following 2023 brain surgery and subsequent mental health challenges, as he totaled 26 birdies, led the field in strokes gained putting, and moved to No. 25 in the world ahead of the Masters Tournament. The episode also breaks down the latest developments involving Tiger Woods after his arrest in Florida tied to a rollover crash and misdemeanor charges, along with the launch of “Your Golf Tour,” a new YouTube-backed series created by Grant Horvat and the Bryan Bros.

On this episode of Out of Bounds, Josh Durso and Nate Sharman break down Fitzpatrick’s win, react to storylines across the golf world — including pace-of-play frustrations, a difficult course setup, and viral moments from LIV Golf — and preview the Texas Children’s Houston Open at Memorial Park, where a reshuffled field without Scottie Scheffler sets the stage for picks and betting angles heading into the weekend.

A dramatic finish at The Players Championship headlines the latest episode of Out of Bounds, where hosts Josh Durso and Nate Sharman break down Cameron Young’s career-defining victory at TPC Sawgrass. Young rallied from four shots back to beat Matt Fitzpatrick by one stroke, marking his second PGA Tour win and moving him to No. 2 in the FedEx Cup standings after a week highlighted by elite scrambling, a field-leading proximity average and a record 375-yard drive on the 72nd hole. The episode also examines Ludvig Åberg’s final-round collapse, reviews the hosts’ tournament picks, and highlights other notable performances from the weekend. The conversation also touches on Bryson DeChambeau’s playoff win at LIV Singapore and the sweeping schedule changes being explored by PGA Tour leadership that could reshape the sport’s calendar and competitive structure in the coming years.

The latest episode of Out of Bounds previews the 2026 Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass, where a $25 million purse and 750 FedExCup points are on the line. The conversation centers on the tournament’s biggest storylines, including Scottie Scheffler’s pursuit of a rare third Players title and defending champion Rory McIlroy’s status after withdrawing from the Arnold Palmer Invitational with back spasms but planning to arrive at Sawgrass ahead of the event. The show also examines the PGA Tour’s ongoing generational shift, with schedule chatter, major status, and much more in play. The episode also touches on the unique challenge of TPC Sawgrass — particularly the iconic island-green 17th — and what it typically takes statistically to win one of golf’s most demanding tournaments.

Akshay Bhatia captured the biggest win of his career Sunday, defeating Daniel Berger in a playoff at the Arnold Palmer Invitational after a dramatic finish at Bay Hill. On the latest episode of the Out of Bounds podcast Josh Durso and Nate Sharman break down Bhatia’s late surge, including an eagle on the 16th hole and a back-nine charge that forced extra holes. The episode also explores controversy surrounding Bhatia’s putting technique, Rory McIlroy’s withdrawal due to a back injury, Jon Rahm’s LIV Golf victory in Hong Kong, and Ricky Castillo’s first PGA Tour win at the Puerto Rico Open.

Josh Durso and Nate Sharman preview the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill, one of the most difficult courses on the PGA Tour schedule. The episode breaks down the betting odds with Scottie Scheffler favored, Rory McIlroy chasing his 30th PGA Tour victory, and defending champion Russell Henley returning to defend his title. They also discuss Luke Donald’s return as Team Europe’s Ryder Cup captain for 2027, plus sleeper picks, longshot bets, and a playoff prop that might finally hit at Bay Hill. The show also touches on the Puerto Rico Open and LIV Golf’s stop in Hong Kong before wrapping up another week on the Out of Bounds podcast.

The Out of Bounds Podcast is back the morning after a wild Cognizant Classic at PGA National — and chaos ruled the final three holes. Nico Echavarria grabbed his third career PGA Tour win with back-to-back bogey-free 66s while Shane Lowry suffered one of the most shocking late collapses in recent memory, turning a three-shot lead into a double-double finish.Josh Durso and Nate Sharman break down whether the bigger story is the clutch performance or the meltdown, what Brooks Koepka’s T9 and Sunday 65 actually mean, and why this might be the start of a trend. They also hit the global wins from Casey Jarvis and Korn Ferry champion Alistair Docherty — including a fascinating equipment twist involving non-mainstream gear.Plus: the schedule debate around the Cognizant Classic, Arnold Palmer Invitational preview, Puerto Rico Open storylines, and what to watch this week across pro golf.

This week on Out of Bounds, we break down a breakout moment at Riviera as Jacob Bridgeman captures his first PGA Tour win — and does it in wire-to-wire fashion. The guys dig into what actually held up under pressure, why his putting separated him from the field, and whether this signals a legitimate new contender or just a heater week. Plus: Rory keeps knocking, Scottie climbs from last to nearly contending, and Adam Scott turns back the clock.Then the conversation shifts to the politics of pro golf. The DP World Tour hands out conditional releases to LIV players — but not Jon Rahm. What his reported refusal means, why it matters, and whether it could bleed into Ryder Cup dynamics.We wrap with a full preview of the Cognizant Classic at PGA National: why this course still demands real golf shots, why scoring trends have gotten out of hand, and who we’re backing — including a deep longshot worth watching.

On this episode of Out of Bounds, we break down a wild stretch in the pro golf world — from Collin Morikawa’s statement win at Pebble Beach and the surprising putter switch that may have unlocked it, to Anthony Kim’s comeback victory on LIV and what it means for his major championship hopes. We dig into the new LIV-to-major qualification pathways and explain what’s real versus what’s rumor. Plus, signals point toward a multi-year overhaul of the PGA Tour schedule as the sport’s power structure continues to evolve.

On today’s episode of the Out of Bounds Podcast, we break down Justin Rose’s dominant win at the Farmers Insurance Open and take a look at what it means for his career moving forward. We also discuss Brooks Koepka’s return to the PGA Tour, Patrick Reed making his way back, and what those moves could mean for the landscape of professional golf.Plus, we preview the WM Phoenix Open, share our picks and predictions for the week, and talk about the storylines you should be watching.Make sure you hit that subscribe button to stay updated on the world of pro golf! Follow us on TikTok @OutofBoundsGolfPod for more! Golf is back!*We recorded this live but I ran into streaming issues that's why we uploaded after"

On this live episode of the Out of Bounds Podcast, we break down Scottie’s 20th PGA Tour win, his unreal dominance, and whether his pace puts him on a collision course with Tiger Woods in the GOAT conversation. We run through some truly ridiculous Scottie stats and what they mean for the rest of the field.We also talk Brooks Koepka’s potential return to the PGA Tour, expectations if it happens, preview the Farmers Insurance Open, discuss the future of Torrey Pines, and lock in our picks for the week.Make sure you hit that subscribe button to stay updated on the world of pro golf! Follow us on TikTok  @OutofBoundsGolfPod  for more!

Out of Bounds is back with a milestone episode — our first-ever live show.Hosts Nate Sharman and Josh Durso break down a big week in professional golf, highlighted by Chris Gotterup’s win in Hawaii. The conversation also turns to ongoing LIV Golf news, including LIV signing a new member, and what it means within the current landscape of the sport.Make sure you hit that subscribe button to stay updated on the world of pro golf! Follow us on TikTok  @OutofBoundsGolfPod  for more!

The PGA Tour season is BACK and so is Out of Bounds! Hosts Nate Sharman and Josh Durso break down the start of the season and the biggest storyline of the week: Brooks Koepka’s return to the PGA Tour after spending the last few years on LIV Golf.The conversation also covers continued LIV Golf discussion, how reunifications could impact the sport, and expectations for the 2026 PGA Tour season as professional golf continues to shift.Make sure you hit that subscribe button to stay updated on the world of pro golf! Follow us on TikTok ‪@OutofBoundsGolfPod‬ for more! Golf is back!

Josh Durso and Nate Sharman are back on Out of Bounds one day after one of the most dominant performances we’ve seen this season. Scottie Scheffler crushes the field at the CJ Cup, tying a PGA Tour event record and picking up his first win of 2025. Despite a slower start and some questions around his iron play earlier in the year, Scheffler looks locked in as he heads toward the PGA Championship. They also break down Bryson DeChambeau's win at LIV Golf Korea.Then they debate the “small field vs. full field” conversation after comments from Erik Van Rooyen, who played his way into next week’s Signature Event. Van Rooyen's strong stats raise questions about how deep the PGA Tour talent pool really is. Plus, a look ahead to the PGA Championship — Jordan Spieth’s push for the career Grand Slam, and why the Truist Championship (formerly Wells Fargo) will have a strong field even without Scottie Scheffler.Watch the entire episode below or subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.https://youtu.be/jkeictAcv98

What an absolutely insane finish. In this episode of Out of Bounds, we’re breaking down one of the wildest Masters final rounds we’ve ever seen — and how Rory’s historic win complete his career Grand Slam. We go in-depth on how it all unfolded: The early stumbles, the birdie runs, the chaos on the back nine, and that clutch playoff moment. We’re also talking about Rory’s legacy, Bryson’s salty post-round comments, and the state of Masters coverage. Of course, we’re also talking LIV performances, how our picks held up, and what’s next at the RBC Heritage.

It’s Masters Week, and Out of Bounds is locked in! Josh Durso and Nate Sharman are keeping you in-bounds with all the hype, drama, and hot takes leading up to golf’s biggest week. We break down Brian Harman’s win at Valero, Marc Leishman taking LIV Miami, and why LIV still feels unserious despite a strong field. Plus: our favorite things about The Masters, expectations (or lack thereof) for LIV guys at Augusta, and our picks to win — including a longshot you won’t want to miss. Whether it’s down the middle or out of bounds — keep on swingin’!

It was a Monday finish at TPC Sawgrass as THE PLAYERS saw it’s three-hole aggregate playoff end with Rory McIlroy capturing his second win of 2025. It was also his second PLAYERS title, which puts his already Hall of Fame worthy career into unique company. We talk about the playoff, how JJ Spaun was never able to get it going, Scottie Scheffler’s struggles to get things going this season, and where guys like Max Homa and Viktor Hovland sit after poor performances.

We’re talking about the state and speed of professional golf—as well as the rise of TGL. While there weren’t huge expectations for the upstart golf league on ESPN—it’s proven to be a hit—nearly doubling final round audiences so far this year on traditional tournament broadcasts. Check out the full-episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube, and excuse the technical issue that caused me to sound like a chipmunk. We’ll be back to regular recording sound next week.

Season 4 of Out of Bounds is here! Nate Sharman and Josh Durso kick off the 2025 season with a deep dive into the latest headlines from the world of golf. Fresh off the Sentry Tournament, where scoring records fell and Hideki Matsuyama claimed victory, the duo breaks down what’s ahead in professional golf. They recap the Sentry’s key takeaways, preview the launch of the highly anticipated TGL league, and discuss the Crypto.com Showdown—a $10 million faceoff featuring golf’s biggest stars. The episode also dives into the latest updates on the PGA-PIF deal, which inches closer to a $1.5 billion agreement. Plus, they debate who had the bigger breakout year—Xander Schauffele or Bryson DeChambeau—and who’s more likely to continue their dominance in 2025: Scottie Scheffler or Nelly Korda. Tune in and stay Out of Bounds! 🔔 Subscribe for more weekly episodes🎧 Available on all major podcast platforms.📲 Follow us on social media for updates.