<p>Players Preview &amp; Picks | Daniel Berger vs. Akshay Bhatia | Scheffler Panic | McIlroy WD &amp; More</p><p>On the show we recap API and talk through best bets for Akshay in 2026. Is it the Max Homa caddy change that is making the difference. Scott Scheffler panic alarm continues to be hit. Could he be on a Matt Wolff mental decline. Rory McIlroy WD&#39;s after a back injury and is ready for The Players. Does Rickie &#39;Bucky&#39; Fowler look like Leonard DiCaprio? If so does Howard Sterns Beetlejuice look like Denzel. We get into The Players 2026 best bets. We like Min Woo, Si Woo and more. Looking forward to a great week. We also chat some movies with best villains over the years. Is Jack better than Heath, Keaton over Bale?</p><p>03:00 Travel Stories and Upcoming Guests</p><p>06:01 Golf Insights and Tournament Discussions</p><p>08:55 Analyzing Player Performances and Strategies</p><p>11:59 Controversies in Golf: Anchoring and Equipment</p><p>18:00 Press Conferences and Player Personalities</p><p>24:29 Tournament Insights and Caddy Changes27:24 Upcoming Tournaments and Player Performances</p><p>30:51 Tiger Woods and Tournament Eligibility</p><p>32:14 Panic Alarm: Player Performance Concerns</p><p>35:03 Recent Winners and Betting Strategies</p><p>38:43 Heroes and Villains in Golf Betting</p><p>41:23 Analyzing Player Stats and Future Bets</p><p>48:10 Betting Insights and Predictions</p><p>50:58 One and Done Picks</p><p>53:59 Film and Character Discussions</p><p>57:03 Recency Bias in Film Characters</p><p>01:00:10 Batman and Villains Analysis</p><p>01:02:55 Future Movie Ideas and Remakes</p><p><br></p><p>Apparel for the show provided by turtleson. Be sure to check them out online for the new season lineup at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://turtleson.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠ </p><p><br></p><p>Thanks to Fantasy National Golf Club for providing the stat engine for the show. They can be found at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fantasynational.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ </p><p><br></p><p>The Neat Glass. Be sure to check out The Neat Glass online at ⁠⁠⁠⁠theneatglass.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on Instagram @theneatglass for an improved experience and use discount code: bb10 to receive your Birdies &amp; Bourbon discount. </p><p><br></p><p>Thank you for taking the time listen to the Birdies &amp; Bourbon Show for all things PGA Tour, golf, gear, bourbon and mixology. Dan &amp; Cal aim to bring you entertaining and informative episodes weekly. Please help spread the word on the podcast and tell a friend about the show. You can also help by leaving an 5-Star iTunes review. We love to hear the feedback and support! Cheers. Follow on Twitter &amp; Instagram (@birdies_bourbon)<br></p>