Episode Appearances
No Laying Up - Golf Podcast · May 18, 2026
1161: Aaron Rai and the PGA Championship
“Course setup architect; heavily criticized for pin placement strategy and venue design philosophy”
PGA Championship course setup and venue selection strategyStrokes gained analytics vs. traditional golf course design philosophyMajor championship identity and consistency across venues
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The Shotgun Start · May 13, 2026
2026 PGA Championship Preview: Questions about Rory, Bryson, and Aronimink
“Primary target of criticism for range setup issues, lack of transparency in course communication, and perceived bland setup philosophy”
PGA Championship course setup and design philosophyGolf equipment regulation and rollback ball initiativeModern equipment distance advantage and course obsolescence
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