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Jul 16, 2025
#28121
Shane BaconShane Bacon

The US Open and PGA Championship have turned into 'bomb it' golf courses that prioritize driving distance too much

The US Open was never a 'you have to bomb it' kind of golf course. It's kind of turned into that a little bit, which I think is a bit of a bummer. It just feels like you have to hit driver far to contend to win a US Open. The PGA is very much like that. Augusta's like that as well. You think about the majors, and they all lean on the driver, hit it as far as possible. That's not the case at the Open [Championship].

Statistical trends in modern golf support the increased importance of driving distance, though the 'bummer' aspect is an opinion.

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Void
Jul 16, 2025
#19174
Big CatBig Cat

Kyle Schwarber is the greatest home run hitter in the game

Kyle Schwarber is the man. What a monster. Three swings, three dongs, three no-doubters. He hit three home runs in three swings, absolute monsters. He's the best. I fucking love him forever.

This take is subjective as 'the best' is an opinion, though Schwarber did win the hypothetical swing-off in the transcript context.
Void
Jul 16, 2025
#19175
PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Aaron Judge showed bad leadership by leaving the All-Star Game early

Bad leadership by Aaron Judge at the All Star Game. [Ohtani and Judge] were probably on a plane... it did feel like the National League manager was trying to win harder than the American League manager.

The concept of 'leadership' in an exhibition game is inherently subjective.
Void
Jul 16, 2025
#19176
PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Every baseball game should be decided by a swing-off

I like the swing off. The end of game is great. I want everything decided by swing offs now. Regular season baseball games swing off... child custody hearings swing off.

Clearly a satirical suggestion for MLB and legal reform.

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Open
May 13, 2026
#30485
Shane BaconShane Bacon

Scotty Scheffler is more likely to win the PGA by 10 than finish outside the top 10

I think there's a better chance Scotty [Scheffler] wins by 10 than he doesn't finish in the top 10. I think this is a great opportunity for Scotty to kind of go back to back at the PGA.

The PGA Championship 2026 concluded on May 17, 2026. As of the latest available information before the final round concluded, Scottie Scheffler was in a tie for 23rd place and five shots off the lead. The final results of the tournament, including Scottie Scheffler's definitive finishing position and the winning margin, are not yet available to verify the prediction.
Loss
May 13, 2026
#30491
Shane BaconShane Bacon

Brooks Koepka is in a prime position to contend for a win at the PGA Championship

I think [Brooks Koepka] is gonna be in contention here. I think it's a great Brooks Koepka golf course. He's leading the PGA tour this season in Iron Play. ... I think Brooks is positioning himself to get really a chance to win either this PGA or or win it at Shinnecock.

Brooks Koepka finished the 2026 PGA Championship tied for 23rd place with a final score of -2. The leaders heading into the final round were at -6, -4, and -3, indicating Koepka was not in contention for a win.
Open
May 13, 2026
#30490
Shane BaconShane Bacon

Michael Block will make the cut at the 2026 PGA Championship

I think Blockie makes the cut. I really do. ... I think Blockie's gonna make the cut this week. I don't know if he wins the PGA, ... but I think [he'll] get to the weekend.

Michael Block's performance in the 2026 PGA Championship is still ongoing. As of May 15, 2026, only the first round has concluded, and the cut is determined after the second round. Therefore, it is not yet known if he will make the cut.