# 2026 Golf Rewind: Biggest Stories & Summer Predictions + Hovland wins Travelers & John Deere Preview

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Published: 2026-06-30T19:27:27+00:00
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## Resource

Patrick McDonald and Johnson Wagner recap Viktor Hovland's playoff victory over Scottie Scheffler at the Travelers Championship. Then, the fellas press the pause button on 2026 and look back at the biggest storylines thus far, what's yet to come and make predictions. Finally, Patrick and Wags preview the John Deere Classic and make some picks. (0:00) Intro (1:00) Viktor Hovland beats Scottie in a playoff at the Travelers (7:00) Other Notables: Scottie’s close call, Morikawa’s health & more (14:40) 2026 Thus Far: Biggest Storylines - Scottie, Rory’s schedule & more (26:52) 2026 Thus Far: Still to come - The Open, LIV Golf & getting hot this summer (31:53) 2026 Thus Far: Predictions (37:25) John Deere Classic Preview & Picks #Golf #PGATour #GolfPodcast #Scorecard #GolfonCBS #JohnsonWagner #ViktorHovland #ScottieScheffler #RoryMcIlroy #OepnChampionship #JohnDeereClassic #GolfPicks #GolfPreview 🎥 WATCH • Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GolfonCBS • Watch CBS Sports HQ: https://cbssports.com/live • Watch CBS Sports Network on your TV or the CBS Sports App with your cable provider 📖 READ • More golf news: https://cbssports.com/golf/ 💵BETTING • For everything CBS Sports Betting: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/ • Find the best sportsbooks: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/best-betting-apps/ • Get the latest sportsbook promos: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ 🎙ABOUT THE SHOW: Golf on CBS Podcast with Shane Bacon & company delivers expert insight, sharp analysis, and behind-the-scenes stories from the PGA Tour every Tuesday. The show breaks down the biggest events, preview upcoming tournaments, and bring you unfiltered conversations with golf’s biggest names — all with the trusted voice of CBS Sports.

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