A-A-Ron solves A-ron-imink!

This week on Tough Lies, Colin and Richard are joined by golf course architect Armen Suny to break down an unforgettable PGA Championship at Aronimink — where Aaron Rai delivered one of the great closing stretches in recent major history, firing a back-nine 31 to win by three shots over Jon Rahm and Alex Smalley.

The guys dive deep into the golf course itself, the setup, and why many believed modern players would overpower Aronimink — only to discover that precision, patience, and decision-making mattered far more than brute force.

Armen shares insights from being onsite throughout the week, including reactions from players like Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry, who openly questioned aspects of the setup after struggling to gain an advantage with the driver.

The episode also explores:

• Why Aaron Rai’s strategic use of 3-wood may have won him the championship

• Ongoing questions around Bryson DeChambeau after another missed cut

• Whether LIV players are losing competitive sharpness in major championships

• And what great championship architecture is actually supposed to do

Plus: a MindTRAK moment on Nick Taylor learning the way to navigate the back 9 at a major

Because under major pressure, the golf course always exposes what you truly trust.

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