Breakthrough w/ Dylan Dethier

Wyndham Clark’s 3 Massive Upgrades | Breakthrough

A few months before Wyndham Clark won the 2023 U.S. Open he was a talented pro golfer with a resume that disappointed him. But now? He’s a major champion and a top-5 golfer in the world.

Jon Rahm waves to fans during his first LIV Golf event played last week at Mayakoba. — ‘Your feelings do change’: Jon Rahm says LIV decision hinged on 2 factors
Jon Rahm was the guest on GOLF’s latest episode of “Breakthrough” and discussed life-changing money, joining LIV, his Masters title and more. By: Josh Berhow February 6, 2024

Smylie Kaufman walks on the course during The Sentry. — This was when Smylie Kaufman realized he was meant to be broadcaster
From the latest episode of Breakthrough with GOLF’s Dylan Dethier, Smylie Kaufman recalls the moment he realized he made the right call. By: Jack Hirsh January 7, 2024

Smylie Kaufman hits a shot from the 18th tee during the final round of the Shriners Hospitals For Children Open on Oct. 25, 2015, at TPC Summerlin in Las Vegas. — Smylie Kaufman on his first win (and why his grandmother scolded him)
Smylie Kaufman was the guest on Breakthrough and talked about the memorable week in Las Vegas, when he won in just his fifth PGA Tour start. By: Josh Berhow January 6, 2024

Smylie Kaufman of the United States reacts on the first hole during the final round of the 2016 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 10, 2016 in Augusta, Georgia — ‘I wish somebody would have taken the remote’: Smylie Kaufman’s Masters Sunday regret
As he killed time ahead of playing in the final pairing at the Masters in 2016, Smylie Kaufman made a regrettable movie choice. By: Jessica Marksbury January 5, 2024

Smylie Kaufman and Jordan Spieth played in the final round of the 2016 Masters. That's when things changed for Kaufman. — Smylie Kaufman’s Masters changed him. Just not how you’d expect
When Smylie Kaufman shot 81 on Masters Sunday, it marked a turning point in his career — but for a different reason than you’d think. By: Dylan Dethier January 3, 2024

jason day stands with a club over his shoulder at the 2023 bmw championship — Jason Day explains his plan to get back to World No. 1 — and stay there
In GOLF.com’s newest franchise Breakthrough, Jason Day explains the motivations he has to get back to World No. 1. By: Zephyr Melton December 6, 2023

Jason Day sitting with Dylan Dethier. — The time Jason Day hid in a bunker to avoid boarding-school expulsion
In episode 1 of GOLF’s Breakthrough, Jason Day recalls some stories from his boarding school days, including when he had to hide in a bunker By: Jack Hirsh December 6, 2023

Rory McIlroy and JJ Spaun on No. 17 at TPC Sawgrass. — Winners and Losers, 2025 Players Championship | Monday Finish
Rory McIlroy won the Players Championship in dramatic fashion. But who else won (and lost!) the biggest event of the year thus far? By: Dylan Dethier March 17, 2025

Tiger Woods played in his final TGL match of 2025. — Tiger’s voicemail, Keegan’s quandary, TGL impressions | Monday Finish
Tiger Woods’ voicemail made an impression, LIV has a new playoff, I went to TGL, Morikawa’s hurting, Keegan Bradley made me nervous and more. By: Dylan Dethier March 10, 2025

Joe LaCava, Jr.'s young caddie career (for a young Charlie Woods, in this photo) already has several fascinating chapters. — Why cuts rule, 2 costly triples, Tiger’s ex-caddie’s son | Monday Finish
A former biker gang member scores a huge win, the PGA Tour shows the beauty of a cut, two pros make painful 7s and Tiger is playing twice. By: Dylan Dethier March 3, 2025

Brian Campbell of the United States and his girlfriend Kelsi McKee get Champagne poured on them by his caddie Cooper Wilson on the 18th hole. — Short hitter’s dream day, emergency caddie magic, Netflix drama | Monday Finish
A short hitter’s dream finish, an emergency caddie’s powerful effect, why you should make time for Netflix’s Full Swing and more in the Monday Finish. By: Dylan Dethier February 25, 2025

Tiger Woods and Ludvig Aberg at the Genesis. — What Tiger said, what Ludvig did, slow play’s mysterious disappearance | Monday Finish
Did the PGA Tour magically solve slow play? (Probably not.) Plus Tiger Woods’ comments, Åberg’s Masters callback and more. By: Dylan Dethier February 17, 2025

Jordan Spieth finished T4 at the WM Phoenix Open. — At WM Phoenix Open, an important lesson: 30-somethings still down for a party | Monday Finish
In this week’s Monday Finish: An oddity of the WM Phoenix Open, Detry, Spieth, JT, LIV, Tiger, Trump, Yealimi and how slow play is hurting you. By: Dylan Dethier February 11, 2025

Rory McIlroy had a heck of a week at Pebble Beach. — Rory makes ‘boring’ discovery, pro sends odd email, Hovland keeps tinkering | Monday Finish
Rory McIlroy’s Pebble Beach victory came with a few terrific quotes, an oddly timed letter and the promise of more intrigue to come. By: Dylan Dethier February 3, 2025

Nicolai and Rasmus Hojgaard on the driving range at Panther National. — Golf’s best twins taught me 10 lessons in an hour — here they are
Nicolai and Rasmus Højgaard, the top twins in golf, are big-hitting, trash-talking Ryder Cup hopefuls. Here are 10 things they taught me. By: Dylan Dethier March 20, 2025

lee Trevino smiles on the golf course — The hardest shot in golf? Lee Trevino’s nomination will surprise you
Lee Trevino joined GOLF’s “Warming Up” and dished on a handful of tips, including what he thinks is the most difficult shot in golf. By: Josh Berhow January 26, 2025

Lee Trevino on Warming Up — Lee Trevino taught me 10 lessons in 38 minutes. Here they are
Lee Trevino insisted he wouldn’t spill any secrets. He couldn’t help himself. On “Warming Up,” Trevino fixes your chipping. Your mind, too. By: Dylan Dethier January 22, 2025

Xander Schauffele Warming Up — Xander Schauffele taught me 10 lessons in an hour. Here they are
Want to win two majors in one season? Xander Schauffele’s 10 secrets to success seem like a good place to start. By: Dylan Dethier December 21, 2024

Shane Lowry on Warming Up with Dylan Dethier. — Here’s why Shane Lowry says the range can be a ‘dangerous place’
On the latest episode of Warming Up with Dylan Dethier, Shane Lowry explains the different mindsets for the range and the golf course. By: Jack Hirsh July 13, 2024

2019 Open Championship winner Shane Lowry chats with pro golfer Rory McIlroy on the golf course — Shane Lowry’s advice for pro-am partners is good for every golfer
2019 Open Championship winner Shane Lowry shares a bit of entertaining pro-am advice for all amateur golfers. By: Nick Dimengo July 11, 2024

10 secrets Shane Lowry taught me in an hour on the driving range
Shane Lowry had swing thoughts, sure — but he also dished on pro-am partners, Diet Coke, his friendship with Rory McIlroy and more. By: Dylan Dethier July 9, 2024

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