Peter Malnati’s Unprecedented Victory at the Valspar Championship – A Microcosm of PGA Tour’s Battle of Limited vs Full Fields, Cam Young’s Struggles and the Implications for the Tour.

Peter Malnati’s unexpected victory at the Valspar Championship marked a historic moment as he became the first PGA Tour policy board player director to win this season. Senior writers Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner analyzed Malnati’s win as a microcosm of the Tour’s battle of limited vs. full fields. They also delved into Cam Young’s 18th-hole collapse and his ongoing struggle to secure a win on Tour.

The podcast episode further explored the question of whether Justin Thomas should be a cause for concern leading up to the Masters. The hosts kicked off the podcast with Lav’s return from vacation and reflected on insights gained from a recent appearance by Steve Sands. They questioned the lack of accountability for Cam Young’s recent setback and praised Scottie Scheffler’s standout performance that is elevating scrutiny on other players’ games.

The discussion on Malnati’s win extended into the implications for the Tour as a whole and the value of journeymen like Malnati in a potential new world-tour era. The unique perspective of Malnati winning as a Tour policy board member added an interesting dimension to the conversation, highlighting the intersecting roles and responsibilities within the golf community. With Justin Thomas’s performance causing some concern, the hosts explored the various factors at play leading into the Masters. The episode concluded with a lighter segment on what’s cooking on the grill and Puerto Rico detox to round out the discussion.