{"podcast":{"title":"Straight Outta Vegas AM","slug":"straight-outta-vegas-am-5721763","podcast_index_feed_id":5721763,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/GEMINIMEDIA6214210116","website_url":"https://gemini13media.com/ads.txt","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/b260d2f0-da4f-11ee-badf-1bf63c150c7f/image/6f55f3e2186f87b894733a279c17d172.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"RJ Bell","episode_count":1245,"summary":"Start your day off with a winner! The Pregame.com team breaks down the games, the stories & the bets you need to know every morning. With contributions from Pregame’s RJ Bell, Steve Fezzik & More!, SOV AM is your daily destination for sports conversation with a Vegas lean!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-31T02:17:21.717962+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/straight-outta-vegas-am-5721763"},"episode":{"title":"Zurich Classic & Volvo China Open Preview and Picks","slug":"zurich-classic-volvo-china-open-preview-and-picks","published_at":"2026-04-22T00:28:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/straight-outta-vegas-am-5721763/zurich-classic-volvo-china-open-preview-and-picks","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/straight-outta-vegas-am-5721763","url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/claritaspod.com/measure/prfx.byspotify.com/e/mgln.ai/e/796/traffic.megaphone.fm/GEMINIMEDIA5024074791.mp3","audio_url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/claritaspod.com/measure/prfx.byspotify.com/e/mgln.ai/e/796/traffic.megaphone.fm/GEMINIMEDIA5024074791.mp3","summary":"This week we dive into a busy stretch on the professional golf calendar with a full breakdown of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans and a look overseas at the Volvo China Open. We start with Matthew Fitzpatrick’s surge back into elite form after another huge win, this time taking down Scottie Scheffler in a playoff at Harbour Town. Will breaks down Fitzpatrick’s recent ball-striking changes, his improved work on the greens, and why his confidence in big moments is pointing toward another major run. From there, the show turns to the RBC Heritage finish, Scheffler’s weekend charge, the atmosphere at Hilton Head, and the debate around fan behavior, chants, and where the line should be drawn between energy and disrespect. Then it’s on to the betting recap from last week before a full preview of the Zurich Classic, including weather concerns, alternate-shot strategy, and why certain pairings stand out in New Orleans. Will shares his favorite teams on the board, including standout thoughts on the Fitzpatrick brothers, Griffin/Novak, Thorbjornsen/Vilips, and Keefer/Brennan. The episode also heads to the DP World Tour for a Volvo China Open preview, with picks, sleepers, and a look at several rising names and dangerous local contenders. In this episode: Matthew Fitzpatrick’s win over Scottie Scheffler at Harbour Town What’s changed in Fitzpatrick’s swing and why it matters The Sunday atmosphere at RBC Heritage and the fan behavior debate Full Zurich Classic betting card and team breakdowns Why weather could shape the week at TPC Louisiana Volvo China Open picks, sleepers, and value plays Early thoughts on upcoming PGA Tour schedule changes and more For the latest in the world of golf, follow Will on X at @drmedia59 and on Instagram at @kingdoctor1. Learn more about your ad choi…","meta_description":"This week we dive into a busy stretch on the professional golf calendar with a full breakdown of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans and a look overseas at…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1631,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/straight-outta-vegas-am-5721763/episodes/zurich-classic-volvo-china-open-preview-and-picks/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/straight-outta-vegas-am-5721763/zurich-classic-volvo-china-open-preview-and-picks.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}