The Normal Sport Show

Some golfers just don’t make sense on paper.

Kyle Porter is joined by Shane Bacon to draft the players whose major championship totals don’t match how good they actually were—for better or worse. They discuss:
Why Greg Norman might be the ultimate example
The painful near-misses of Louis Oosthuizen
How Sergio Garcia and Justin Rose ended up with just one major
The strange legacy math of Vijay Singh and Phil Mickelson
Why Adam Scott feels like he should have more
Plus, a broader conversation about how thin the margins are in major championships—and how a single shot can change a career forever.

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What’s actually going on in golf right now? This week, Kyle Porter and Hayden Martin break down the biggest stories in the sport—from Bryson DeChambeau’s unpredictable future to the PGA Tour’s shifting priorities and the ongoing chaos surrounding LIV Golf. They also dive into:Why Bryson might seriously consider a YouTube-only future
The PGA Tour leaving Hawaii—and what it says about the future of the sport
LIV Golf’s confusing direction (and massive spending)
The strangest rebrand in golf (looking at you, Smash GC)
Why Scottie Scheffler is in a completely different tier than everyone else
Plus, a conversation about how golf media, storytelling, and even competition itself might be changing in real time.

If it feels like golf is in a weird place right now… it probably is.

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What’s been the most surprising part of the 2026 golf season so far? Kyle and Dylan Dethier break down five unexpected storylines—from breakout stars and shifting power dynamics to the future of pro golf itself. Along the way, they also get into media trends, AI’s impact on sports writing, and how the job of covering golf is changing faster than ever.

Topics include:
The rise of new contenders on the PGA Tour
Why the “third star” in golf is still up for grabs
The evolving dominance of the game’s biggest names
Unexpected storylines shaping the 2026 season
How media, AI, and content are changing golf coverage
If you’ve been watching the 2026 season and feel like things are a little… different—you’re not alone.

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Fresh off the Masters Tournament, Kyle Porter is joined by Joseph LaMagna to break down five things this year’s tournament completely changed their minds about.

From being on the ground at Augusta National Golf Club to rewatching the broadcast, this episode is less about results—and more about what the Masters reveals about players, courses, and the future of the game. 

They get into:
Why Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler are in a tier of their own
How Augusta exposes weaknesses no other course can
Why short game might matter more here than anywhere else
The surprising accessibility of the Masters in person
What’s real (and overrated) about the Augusta experience
Who’s actually next in line behind golf’s top tier
Plus: Cam Young stock 📈, Xander vs Rahm debates, and why elevation might be the most underrated part of great course design.

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A wild weekend at Augusta… just not the one we thought we were getting. Kyle Porter is on the ground at Augusta National Golf Club, breaking down a bizarre, emotional, and at times subdued Sunday at the Masters Tournament with Hayden Martin. They get into:Why Saturday may have been crazier than Sunday
How Rory McIlroy nearly lost it… and then found it again
What it’s actually like trying to follow chaos on the course in real time
The Justin Rose surge that felt like his tournament
The strange, unforgettable scenes at Amen Corner (shoutout HaoTong Li 😬)
Why this Masters felt different from last year’s electric finish
Plus: inside-the-ropes perspective on the best viewing spots, crowd energy, and the moments TV just can’t capture.

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