Michael Block

Mentioned in 8 analyzed podcast episodes across 3 shows

Appears On

No Laying Up - Golf Podcast The Pat McAfee Show The Shotgun Start

Episode Appearances

No Laying Up - Golf Podcast · May 16, 2026

1159: McNealy/Smalley lead, but setup is all the talk

“Nearly 50 years old; missed cut; quoted as confidently stating he will qualify for 5+ more PGA Championships”

PGA Championship course setup and pin placement strategyBunched leaderboards and major championship competitivenessPace of play enforcement and rules compliance

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The Pat McAfee Show · May 15, 2026

PMS 1553 - PK Subban, Jacob Misiorowski, Kendrick Perkins, Mark Schlabach

“PGA Championship competitor; holed 101-yard shot for eagle on hole one; currently even through six holes”

NFL Schedule Release Strategy and Prime Time Game AllocationInternational NFL Games and Domestic Fan EquityVictor Wembanyama and Young Roster Competitiveness

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The Shotgun Start · May 15, 2026

Thursday at the 2026 PGA Championship: Aronimink punches back, Blockie wins us over, and Higgo clown show

“Returned to major championship play with entertaining personality and emotional engagement; shot even par; generated significant fan enthusiasm”

PGA Championship course setup and pin placement strategyGolf course architectural design and green complexityRule enforcement in professional golf tournaments

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The Shotgun Start · May 13, 2026

2026 PGA Championship Preview: Questions about Rory, Bryson, and Aronimink

“Club pro in championship field; paired with Dustin Johnson at 6:45 AM; known for showmanship and crowd engagement”

PGA Championship course setup and design philosophyGolf equipment regulation and rollback ball initiativeModern equipment distance advantage and course obsolescence

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No Laying Up - Golf Podcast · May 11, 2026

1156: PGA Championship Preview Show

“Qualifier playing 10th major; self-aware about past interview controversies and focused on redemption narrative”

PGA Championship course setup and design philosophyModern equipment impact on classic golf course strategyStrokes gained analysis by distance brackets and approach shot patterns

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The Pat McAfee Show · May 11, 2026

PMS 2.0 1550 - Overreaction Monday with Adam Schefter, Shams Charania, Kevin Pritchard, Ryan Smith, Cameron Wagner, PK Subban

“Club pro with PGA Championship invitation; plus 500,000 odds to win; viral gallery following”

NBA Draft Lottery Strategy and Protected PicksVictor Wembanyama Discipline and Precedent SettingPacers Trade for Zach LaRen and Draft Risk

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The Shotgun Start · May 3, 2026

Sig Event overkill at Trump Doral, the Cameron Young era, and grumpy Scottie

“Won PGA Professional Championship; discussed as showman and inevitable future major contender”

PGA Tour Calendar Scheduling and Event ClusteringSignature Events vs. Major Championships CompetitionCameron Young's Rapid Rise and Player Hierarchy

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The Shotgun Start · Apr 28, 2026

LIV down bad postponing events, Trump Doral returns to Tour, and the Signature Event bubble

“Club pro competing in PGA Club Pro Championship, inside top 20 rankings”

LIV Golf financial sustainability and event postponementsTrump National Doral return to PGA Tour schedulePGA Tour Signature Events structure and player participation

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