State Of The Game Podcast 39: Ran Morrissett

Yes, two weeks and two State of the Games. Last week's chat with Richard Gillis was excellent in case you missed it, and this week we welcome another one of the game's brightest people in Ran Morrissett, co-founder of GolfClubAtlas.com, a member of the Cabot Links team and one of the most trustworthy critics of golf architecture on the planet.

As a resident of Southern Pines, North Carolina, Ran kicks off our discussions about Pinehurst and the golf mecca that it is as the U.S. Open is less than three weeks away.

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Tiger Back Update: There Really Isn't One

I did learn some new shorthand (anti-inflams) but not much else, as Tiger promoted the Quicken Loans National where the Woods Foundation benefits.

He first spoke to Damon Hack on Morning Drive, which, if nothing else, would mark a major turning point in his Golf Channel interview boycott. Rex Hoggard summed up the interview and the mention of the tedious nature of the recovery.

Bob Harig interpreted the remarks to all but officially rule out the U.S. Open since Woods isn't hitting full shots.

Here's is Tiger's Quickie news conference featuring a good question at the 15:50 mark asking if his workout program will change.