Introducing 'Scorecard' a golf podcast from CBS Sports

Summary

Podcast Episode Summary

Podcast: Eye On College Basketball (CBS Sports)
Episode: Introducing 'Scorecard' – a Golf Podcast from CBS Sports
Date: May 4, 2026

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Episode Overview

This special episode of "Eye On College Basketball" pivots away from hoops to introduce "Scorecard," a new golf podcast from CBS Sports. Hosted by Shane Bacon, Johnson Wagner, Patrick McDonald, and Mark Immelman, "Scorecard" promises a weekly, entertaining, and in-depth look at everything happening on the PGA Tour and in the wider golf world. The episode offers a spirited preview of what listeners can expect from this new venture, combining pro-level insight, irreverent banter, and a fresh format distinct from typical golf previews.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

A Fresh Approach to Golf Coverage ([00:02]–[00:33])

• The hosts immediately set an energetic, conversational tone by talking through the drama of PGA Tour moments:
  • Mark Immelman highlights the importance of every shot:
    "On the PGA Tour from Thursday to Sunday, every shot matters." ([00:02])
  • Brooks Koepka shares on-course decision-making:
    "Interesting decision... to hit it right here off the path because when you look at the rough where he would have dropped, it's going straight down grain..." ([00:11])
• Humorous self-deprecation about their own golf games and mishaps adds to the relatability:
  • Mark Immelman:
    "Now, my shots, they count a little less, but they're just as entertaining, if not more so." ([00:19])
  • Brooks Koepka:
    "Well, that's a way left. That is not very good. Hopefully the catch can didn't get it. If I had hit it on the green... I wouldn't have three butted." ([00:26])
  • Mark Immelman:
    "That's the one. Spill it into the water. This is scorecard, where we're keeping track of everything in the world of professional golf and calling it exactly how it lies." ([00:33])

Meet the Scorecard Team ([00:50]–[01:16])

• Shane Bacon introduces the core crew: himself, Johnson Wagner (the “shot master”), and Patrick McDonald.
• Clear commitment to weekly episodes full of the latest PGA Tour happenings and more:
  • Shane Bacon:
    "We're excited to now be in your ears weekly with the latest from the PGA Tour and beyond." ([00:50])

Fun and Unorthodox Segment Teasers ([01:02]–[01:40])

• The trio promises unique content and running inside jokes:
  • Patrick McDonald:
    "Big boy barometers and major championship pyramids are all part of the equation. Thank God there's no math involved. Whatever the week calls for, though, we'll cover it in depth on scorecard. And yeah, we'll have some fun along the way." ([01:02])
• They tease a willingness to look at the future—and even less-traveled courses:
  • Johnson Wagner:
    "If you want to touch on Adair Manor for 27, Patrick, I'll give you the floor. You can give us a rundown of what that venue is going to look like." ([01:20])
  • Patrick McDonald shares a brief, humorous anecdote:
    "I did just watch Diane Donald's day in the life of them traveling to Adair, man, or her and Luke. And so I can kind of touch on that, but that's the only info I have right now." ([01:30])

Distinctive Rankings and Predictions ([01:40]–[02:15])

• The group distances themselves from traditional power rankings:
  • Johnson Wagner:
    "Some people do power rankings. That's not our crew. We do. We do pyramid rankings... We have figured this out, and now I think we're confident that we put the pyramid together properly." ([01:40])
• Shane Bacon details their broad, quirky topics and confident boldness:
  • "We'll talk golf every Tuesday, from power rankings and course breakdowns to sicko conversations about the best trophies... We'll tell you who can't win each and every week with picks and predictions from the panel. And we're definitely never, ever, ever wrong." ([01:57])

Call to Action ([02:15])

• Mark Immelman closes with a direct plug for the new show:
  • "Mark it down. This is Scorecard. Download and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and anywhere else you get your podcast." ([02:15])

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Memorable Quotes

• Mark Immelman:
  "On the PGA Tour from Thursday to Sunday, every shot matters." ([00:02])
• Brooks Koepka:
  "Well, that's a way left. That is not very good. Hopefully the catch can didn't get it." ([00:26])
• Johnson Wagner:
  "Some people do power rankings. That's not our crew. We do. We do pyramid rankings." ([01:40])
• Shane Bacon:
  "We'll tell you who can't win each and every week with picks and predictions from the panel. And we're definitely never, ever, ever wrong." ([01:57])
• Patrick McDonald:
  "Big boy barometers and major championship pyramids are all part of the equation. Thank God there's no math involved." ([01:02])

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Notable Segments & Timestamps

• Importance of every PGA Tour shot: [00:02]–[00:11]
• Humor and host introductions: [00:19]–[01:16]
• Unconventional rankings and predictions: [01:40]–[01:57]
• Call to listen/subscribe: [02:15]

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Conclusion

This preview episode serves as an energetic, comedic, and enticing introduction to the new "Scorecard" golf podcast. Listeners can expect a blend of sharp insight, light-hearted banter, distinctive ranking systems, and bold predictions—anchored in a tone that is self-aware, fun, and irreverent. If you’re seeking golf analysis that doesn't take itself too seriously but knows the sport inside out, "Scorecard" promises to be a must-listen addition to the CBS Sports audio family.

Transcript

[Mark Immelman]

On the PGA Tour from Thursday to Sunday, every shot matters.

[Patrick McDonald]

All golf ball.

[Johnson Wagner]

Does it spin?

[Brooks Koepka]

Interesting decision that Brooks Koepka made to hit it right here off the path because when you look at the rough where he would have dropped, it's going straight down grain and still would have had this angle.

[Mark Immelman]

Now, my shots, they count a little less, but they're just as entertaining, if not more so.

[Brooks Koepka]

Well, that's a way left. That is not very good. Hopefully the catch can didn't get it. If I had hit it on the green though, I wouldn't have three butted,

[Mark Immelman]

but it's like I can go ahead and oh, gosh, as I. That's the one. Spill it into the water. This is scorecard, where we're keeping track of everything in the world of professional golf and calling it exactly how it lies.

[Shane Bacon]

What's up, everybody? Shane Bacon here alongside the shot master himself, Johnson Wagner, and Patrick McDonald. And we're excited to now be in your ears weekly with the latest from the PGA Tour and beyond.

[Patrick McDonald]

Tio yuck. Big boy barometers and major championship pyramids are all part of the equation. Thank God there's no math involved. Whatever the week calls for, though, we'll cover it in depth on scorecard. And yeah, we'll have some fun along the way.

[Johnson Wagner]

See, Patrick, there are a lot of

[Shane Bacon]

preview shows that preview this week's golf tournament.

[Johnson Wagner]

But I mean, we. We'll extend it out. I mean. I mean, you. I mean, if you want to touch on adair Manor for 27, Patrick, I'll give you the floor. You can give us a rundown of what that venue is going to look like.

[Patrick McDonald]

I' honest, I did just watch Diane Donald's day in the life of them traveling to Adair, man, or her and Luke. And so I can kind of touch on that, but that's the only info I have right now.

[Johnson Wagner]

Some people do power rankings. That's not our crew. We do. We do pyramid rankings. It is almost masters week. We didn't quite know where the names went on the pyramid. You and I were older. We're not very smart to begin with. We have figured this out, and now I think we're confident that we put the pyramid together properly.

[Shane Bacon]

We'll talk golf every Tuesday, from power rankings and course breakdowns to sicko conversations about the best trophies on the PGA Tour. The best week to plan a golf trip. We'll tell you who can't win each and every week with picks and predictions from the panel. And we're definitely never, ever, ever wrong.

[Mark Immelman]

Mark it down. This is Scorecard. Download and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and anywhere else you get your podcast.