Garry Smits of the Florida Times-Union in Jacksonville joins the podcast to share his insider knowledge on the LIV-PGA merger, break down this week's U.S. Open, and give his thoughts on Tiger Woods' son, Charlie, who recently won an amateur event by 8 strokes.

<p>Garry Smits of the Florida Times-Union in Jacksonville joins the podcast to share his insider knowledge on the LIV-PGA merger, break down this week's U.S. Open, and give his thoughts on Tiger Woods' son, Charlie, who recently won an amateur event by 8 strokes.</p>

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<p>The USA TODAY NETWORK has 17 news sites in Florida, including in major sports markets such as South Florida, Jacksonville, Tallahassee, Gainesville and many more. We use the expertise of their beat writers and columnists to inform fans on the latest develops in the state's biggest topics. Check out&nbsp;"The State of Florida Sports Podcast," hosted by Tim Walters&nbsp;each week to be in the know.</p>