The Basic Bogeys crew breaks down the drama leading into the 2025 Tour Championship, where the top 30 golfers will battle it out with no stroke advantages—making this year’s finale wide open. The guys highlight Rickie Fowler’s gritty run from nearly losing his card last year to finishing 32nd, just missing the cut, and discuss the ugly side of fan criticism that players like Rickie and Max Homa face.
They also dive into Akshay Bhatia sneaking into the final spot thanks to Viktor Hovland’s clutch birdie, Scotty Scheffler’s dominance even without his regular caddie, and the Ryder Cup implications for players like Keegan Bradley, Sam Burns, and Ben Griffin (including Griffin’s wild creatine mishap that led to a shaky start and incredible comeback round).
Part 2 of the episode is our follow-up to last year’s “Beginning Golfer” episode, Anthony Miuccio returns to share how far he’s come in just one season of golf. What started as a casual curiosity has quickly turned into a full-on addiction—complete with range sessions after work, tournaments on the weekends, and constant tinkering with his bag setup.
Anthony reflects on the growth in his swing mechanics, the impact of upgrading to a budget-friendly but modern set of Callaway clubs, and the value of hunting down pre-owned gems on Marketplace to fill the gaps in his bag. The crew also dives into the eternal blade vs. mallet putter debate, how Anthony has adjusted to finding consistency with his stroke, and the lessons he wishes he could tell his past self when just starting out.
We also touch on the hidden costs and misconceptions of getting into golf, why pre-owned clubs are a great entry point, and the new local simulator options that will keep the game going through the fast-approaching winter. The conversation wraps with rapid fire questions—covering favorite content to watch, hidden talents, and Anthony’s personal golf goals, including dialing in consistency and finally getting comfortable pulling driver.
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