Brooks Koepka, PGA Championship With Shane Bacon, Wemby's Revenge, Lebron's Last Game? Plus Guys On Chicks
Episode of Pardon My Take · May 13, 2026 · 2 h 54 min
The Pardon My Take crew covers the NBA playoffs, a Wizards bet and Giannis rumors, then interviews Brooks Koepka and Shane Bacon ahead of the 2026 PGA Championship.
Summary
The episode opened with Dan Katz and PFT Commenter discussing Victor Wembanyama's dominant Game 5 as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Sabres–Canadiens series, and Daryl Morey's firing by the Philadelphia 76ers, which Max Delente argued was necessary. PFT Commenter and Hank Lockwood formalized a bet: if the Washington Wizards finish as a top-eight seed in the East next season, Lockwood gets a Wizards tattoo; otherwise he wins PFT's El Camino.
The hosts reviewed Donovan Mitchell's 43-point game against Detroit, Jalen Duren's playoff struggles, and the Thunder's sweep of the Lakers, debating whether it was LeBron James's last game and jokingly refusing to count the 2020 bubble championship. In Hot Seat/Cool Throne, Lockwood dismissed Giannis Antetokounmpo trade reports while Katz and Delente argued the Bucks should trade him; other topics included Lane Kiffin's comments about Ole Miss, Bucks owner Wesley Edens's extortion case, Jon Rahm and LIV Golf, and Ronda Rousey's return to MMA.
Brooks Koepka discussed waiting as an alternate for tournaments, shooting 29 on a back nine, his new putter, his refusal to use a yardage book, Aronimink as a long-hitter's putting contest, and support for rangefinders. Shane Bacon explained his path to U.S. Open final qualifying, described Aronimink as a second-shot course, picked Scottie Scheffler, Brooks Koepka, Bryson DeChambeau, Rickie Fowler and J.J. Spaun as contenders, discussed LIV players returning to the PGA Tour, and gave chipping and putting advice. The show closed with an NFL schedule preview and listener relationship questions.
Chapters
- 2:07
Wemby's revenge in Game 5
The hosts break down Victor Wembanyama's dominant performance as the Spurs took a 3-2 lead over the Timberwolves.
- 8:27
Hockey and Rory's blister
Discussion of the Sabres tying their series with Montreal, rough hits in the playoffs, and Rory McIlroy's foot blister.
- 12:59
Daryl Morey fired
Max Delente reacts to the 76ers parting ways with president Daryl Morey.
- 17:46
The Wizards bet
PFT Commenter and Hank Lockwood set terms of a bet on whether the Wizards finish top eight in the East.
- 28:00
Cavs-Pistons and nicknames
The hosts discuss Donovan Mitchell's 43-point game, Jalen Duren's struggles, and lament the decline of great sports nicknames.
- 39:14
Lakers swept and LeBron's future
The Thunder's sweep of the Lakers prompts debate over LeBron's legacy, the bubble title, and where he might play next.
- 59:01
Hot Seat/Cool Throne
Segments cover Giannis trade rumors, office memorabilia, Lane Kiffin's Ole Miss remarks, Wesley Edens, Jon Rahm, and Ronda Rousey.
- 1:26:07
Brooks Koepka interview
Koepka discusses alternate waits, his new putter, playing without a yardage book, Aronimink, and rule changes.
- 1:54:22
Shane Bacon on U.S. Open qualifying
Bacon explains the local and final qualifying process for the U.S. Open and his preparation.
- 2:05:09
PGA Championship preview
Bacon previews Aronimink, the favorites, long shots, LIV players' return prospects, and gives golf tips.
- 2:26:32
Soggy Sorrows golfer draft
The crew drafts golfers so that whoever's pick wins forces the others to do Soggy Sorrows.
- 2:39:40
NFL schedule and Guys on Chicks
The hosts react to NFL schedule leaks then answer listener relationship questions.
Key points
What was said, by whom, with the exact words. Timestamps jump to the moment.
- PFT Commenter
PFT Commenter predicts Wembanyama will become the best center ever across every skill set.
“he's going to be the best center of all time at, like, every skill set by the time it's all said and done”
- PFT Commenter
PFT Commenter argues rookie Dylan Harper should start and may be the Spurs' best guard.
“Dylan Harper should be starting. Dylan Harper might be the best guard on that team”
- Max Delente
Max Delente says Daryl Morey drafted well but failed at building a team, justifying his firing.
“So he's very good at evaluating talent. He's not very good at putting a team together, which is probably pretty important for a GM”
- PFT CommenterPrediction · due Apr 2027
PFT Commenter bets the Wizards will finish as a top-eight seed in the East at the end of next regular season.
“the bet's going to be, will the Washington Wizards finish in the top eight seeds?”
- Dan Katz
Katz argues the Pistons should consider benching Jalen Duren because his game has not translated to the playoffs.
“I actually think the Pistons should probably not start him, and it sucks because it's funny to laugh”
- Dan Katz
Katz says the Lakers were never close to the Thunder's level, even with Luka Dončić.
“The Lakers were never even close to being as good as the Thunder”
- Hank Lockwood
Hank Lockwood argues the 2020 bubble championship seems less legitimate as time passes.
“The farther away from COVID you get, the faker the bubble championship is”
- PFT CommenterPrediction · due Oct 2026
PFT Commenter predicts LeBron James will play next season but not for the Lakers.
“now I think that he is going to not be a Laker next year, but he will play in the NBA”
- Hank Lockwood
Hank Lockwood dismisses trade reports and insists Giannis will stay in Milwaukee.
“I'm not letting myself get my hopes up or anything. He's going to stay in Milwaukee. He's not going to get traded”
- Max Delente
Max Delente argues the Bucks must trade Giannis to acquire assets and start a new chapter.
“You've got to trade him. You have to. It would be idiotic not to trade him at this point”
Listen from 1:01:12 · Giannis Antetokounmpo trade speculation
- Brooks Koepka
Koepka says Aronimink rewards long hitters and will come down to wedges and putting.
“if you hit it long, you're going to have a good chance. A lot of wedges and just a putting competition”
- Brooks Koepka
Koepka says he believes he is the only tour player who does not use a yardage book.
“I think I'm probably the only, to my knowledge, the only tour player that doesn't”
- Brooks Koepka
Koepka supports allowing rangefinders in tournaments because they would speed up play.
“But range finders would speed it up for sure. I don't understand”
- Shane Bacon
Bacon explains that local U.S. Open qualifiers typically advance only four or five of roughly 100 entrants.
“There'll be four or five spots out of about 100 guys to basically progress through the qualifying stages”
- Shane Bacon
Bacon describes Aronimink as a second-shot course where driving distance is not essential.
“I don't think you have to bomb it off the tee to contend around here, but I do think it's a second-shot golf course”
- Shane BaconDidn’t happen
Bacon sees Aronimink as a strong opportunity for Scottie Scheffler to repeat as PGA champion.
“I think this is a great opportunity for Scottie to kind of go back-to-back at the PGA”
- Shane Bacon
Bacon praises Brooks Koepka as more thoughtful and vulnerable than his public image suggests.
“Brooks is a little bit deeper, I think, than people would think he is when they see the mock turtle and the biceps”
- Shane BaconCame true
Bacon predicts Jordan Spieth will not win this PGA Championship but likes his chances the following year at Frisco.
“I don't think he's going to win this PGA. I kind of like his chances next year”
- Shane Bacon
Bacon expects the PGA Tour to create a path back for LIV stars like Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm because of their star power.
“I think the PGA tour and roll app are smart enough to understand the power of superstar”
- Shane Bacon
Bacon recommends cross-handed chipping for golfers seeking a simple, repeatable chipping motion.
“if you're looking for a straightforward back and through chipping motion, I think cross handed is the way to go”
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Shane BaconBacon advises reading putts by standing at the green's lowest point to sense the break.
“Go find the lowest point on the green. Stand there and then get a feel for where everything's going to move”
- Shane BaconDidn’t happen
Bacon picks Rickie Fowler as a candidate to win his first major at Aronimink.
“I think Ricky Fowler could potentially get a major win finally this week at Aronamick”
People
In the conversation
- Dan KatzBarstool Sports personality known as Big Cat, co-host of Pardon My Take
- PFT CommenterBarstool Sports writer and co-host of Pardon My Take
- Hank LockwoodPardon My Take contributor and Boston Celtics fan
- Max DelentePardon My Take producer and Philadelphia 76ers fan whose bachelor party is referenced
- ZachNewest Pardon My Take staff member, Knicks fan
- MemesPardon My Take staffer and New York Knicks fan
- Brooks KoepkaAmerican professional golfer and five-time major champion
- Shane BaconGolf broadcaster for CBS and amateur competitive golfer
Discussed
- Victor WembanyamaSan Antonio Spurs center and MVP candidate
- LeBron JamesLos Angeles Lakers forward cited as a longevity outlier
- Daryl MoreyFormer Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations
- Donovan MitchellCleveland Cavaliers guard weighed against Jaylen Brown for All-NBA
- Jalen DurenDetroit Pistons center praised for consistency
- Giannis AntetokounmpoMilwaukee Bucks forward and two-time NBA MVP whose future trade value is the episode's central subject
- Anthony DavisNBA player who stars in the TBS series Foul Play
- Anthony EdwardsMinnesota Timberwolves guard
- Gregg PopovichFormer San Antonio Spurs head coach
- Dylan HarperSan Antonio Spurs rookie guard
- Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderOklahoma City Thunder guard and reigning MVP
- Lane KiffinLSU football head coach, formerly at Ole Miss
- Wesley EdensMilwaukee Bucks co-owner
- Jon RahmSpanish golfer on LIV Golf
- Scottie SchefflerWorld No. 1 golfer and defending PGA champion
- Jordan SpiethAmerican golfer seeking the career Grand Slam
- Bryson DeChambeauLIV golfer seeking return to the PGA Tour
- Rickie FowlerAmerican professional golfer
- Ronda RouseyFormer UFC champion returning to MMA against Gina Carano
- Shams CharaniaNBA insider reporter
Topics
- 2026 NBA playoffs
- Washington Wizards
- 2026 PGA Championship
- San Antonio Spurs
- Los Angeles Lakers
- Giannis Antetokounmpo trade speculation
- Philadelphia 76ers
- 2020 NBA bubble
- 2026 U.S. Open qualifying
- LIV Golf
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- Minnesota Timberwolves
- Detroit Pistons
- Lane Kiffin Vanity Fair interview
- 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs
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From the publisher
Wemby takes down the Timberwolves in a pivotal Game 5 and PFT and Hank have a new bet (00:00:00-00:26:59). We talk Donovan Mitchell's big night and Lebron's last game in the NBA? (00:26:59-00:59:01) Hot Seat/Cool Throne including Giannis not being traded but maybe being traded and more (00:59:01-01:26:14). Brooks Koepka joins the show to talk about the PGA Championship, his golf game, not using a yardage book and finally meeting Zac (01:26:14-01:53:17). Shane Bacon joins the show to break down the 2nd major, who can win, a twist on soggy sorrows and his attempt to qualify for the US Open (01:53:17 -02:38:38). We finish with guys on chicks. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Netflix. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take
Summary, chapters and key points were generated from the episode transcript on September 28, 2026. Quotes are checked word for word against the transcript.