Golf Lovers United: Discussing Golf, the Fair Way – Details, episodes & analysis

Summary

In this conversation, Ben, Jay, and Red discuss their recent experiences and plans for the future. Ben expresses gratitude for the support he received after his father's passing, and Jay acknowledges the importance of empathy and support during difficult times. They introduce Red as a new member of the team and discuss their plans for different types of content, including course reviews and interviews. They also reflect on the recent Greenbrier event and discuss the course layout and the turnout of spectators. The conversation ends with a mention of players in danger of losing their LIV League cards. The conversation covers the performance of various golf players in the PGA Tour and their chances in the upcoming tournaments. It also discusses the importance of dedication and hard work in golf and the impact it has on a player's performance. The hosts express disappointment in some players who have not lived up to expectations and discuss the potential consequences for their future in the sport. They also touch on the format of the FedEx Championship and suggest alternative ideas to make it more exciting.

Takeaways

• Expressing gratitude and offering support during difficult times is important
• Different types of content, such as course reviews and interviews, can enhance the listener experience
• The Greenbrier event had a well-maintained course and a par three finish
• The turnout of spectators at the event was lower than expected
• Someplayers are in danger of losing their tour cards Dedication and hard work are crucial for success in golf.
• Some players have not performed as expected and may face consequences for their poor performance.
• The format of the FedEx Championship could be improved to make it more exciting.
• The hosts express their opinions on the performance of various golf players and their chances in upcoming tournaments.

Chapters

00:00 - Gratitude and Support

05:33 - Introducing Red and Content Plans

12:32 - Reflections on the Greenbrier Event

19:17 - Course Layout and Turnout

23:56 - Players in Danger of Losing LIV League Cards

27:12 - Performance and Rankings of Golf Players

32:35 - The Importance of Dedication and Hard Work

36:23 - Disappointment in Underperforming Players

41:43 - Assessing the Performance and Chances of Golf Players

43:26 - Alternative Ideas for the FedEx Championship Format

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• Padmini Krishnan - https://www.twitter.com/YoungPadawan051

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Golf Lovers United is produced by Mark (@MrAsquith), Ben (@GolfLoverUK) and J (@ProGolfCritic) every week.

Summary

The conversation between the hosts and the guest revolves

around the sustainability of the PGA Tour and the potential benefits of a

coexistence with the Premier Golf League (PGL). They discuss the challenges

faced by the PGA Tour, including declining viewership and outdated TV

contracts. They also explore the idea of creating a more international schedule

and the potential for superstar players to participate in both the PGA Tour and

the PGL. The conversation highlights the importance of innovation and cooperation

in growing the game of golf. The conversation covers various topics related to

the future of golf and the potential investment of PIF in the PGA Tour. The

speakers discuss the importance of building teams and having international

competitions, as well as the potential for growth in the sport. They also touch

on the role of social media and the impact it can have on the popularity of

golf. The conversation ends with a discussion about personal health and

wellness and the importance of taking care of oneself.

Takeaways

The PGA Tour is facing challenges in terms of declining viewership and outdated TV contracts, which may impact its sustainability.

The coexistence of the PGA Tour and the Premier Golf League (PGL) could provide opportunities for growth and innovation in professional golf.

Creating a more international schedule and allowing superstar players to participate in both tours could benefit the game and attract a wider audience.

The focus should be on finding common ground and working together to overcome the challenges and ensure the long-term success of professional golf.

The future of golf lies in building teams and having international competitions.

Social media can play a significant role in increasing the popularity of golf

Personal health and wellness are important for golfers to perform at their best

The potential investment of PIF in the PGA Tour could have a positive impact on the sport

Egos and closed-mindedness can hinder progress in the golf industry

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• Red Harrington - https://www.twitter.com/RedHarrington44
• Kevin Dignan - https://www.twitter.com/VivaLa54
• Andy Moore - https://www.twitter.com/AndyFreelance1
• Padmini Krishnan - https://www.twitter.com/YoungPadawan051

Thanks to our current GLU Golf Lovers:

• Lisa Lamagna - https://www.twitter.com/LisaLamagna

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Golf Lovers United is produced by Mark (@MrAsquith), Ben (@GolfLoverUK) and J (@ProGolfCritic) every week.

In this conversation, Golf Lover UK and PGC review the Masters tournament, rating its excitement, legacy, and talking points.

They share their thoughts on Scottie Scheffler and Ludvig Aberg, highlighting their strengths and discussing their star power. They emphasize the importance of having an identity and personality in the golf world. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the hype around young golfers and the expectations placed on them.

They specifically mention Matt Wolffe and his early success on the PGA Tour. They also talk about Rory McIlroy's struggles at the Masters and the mental game being the biggest barrier for him.

They touch on Butch Harmon's comments about Rory's approach and wedge game. The hosts then share their thoughts on the future of golf, including the potential coming together of LIV and the PGA Tour, with Tiger Woods playing a significant role.

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• LIV Golf Forecasting - https://www.twitter.com/LIVGolf54
• Red Harrington - https://www.twitter.com/RedHarrington44
• Kevin Dignan - https://www.twitter.com/VivaLa54
• Andy Moore - https://www.twitter.com/AndyFreelance1
• Padmini Krishnan - https://www.twitter.com/YoungPadawan051

Thanks to our current GLU Golf Lovers:

• Lisa Lamagna - https://www.twitter.com/LisaLamagna

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Golf Lovers United is produced by Mark (@MrAsquith), Ben (@GolfLoverUK) and J (@ProGolfCritic) every week.

In this episode of the Golf Lovers United podcast, Ben and Jay discuss various topics related to golf, including their opinions on the different majors and their picks for the upcoming Masters tournament.

They also touch on the influence of LIV golf and the potential merger of golf organizations. The conversation highlights the passion and excitement both hosts have for the sport. In this conversation, Jay and Ben discuss their final picks for the Masters tournament and share their thoughts on certain players.

They also criticize the golf media for their biased coverage and lack of knowledge about LIV golf. The conversation ends with a discussion about upcoming collaborations and exciting developments in the golf industry.

Takeaways

• The hosts have strong opinions on the different golf majors and their favorite courses.
• They discuss the impact of live golf and its influence on the sport.
• The potential merger of golf organizations is a topic of interest and debate.
• Ben and Jay share their picks for the upcoming Masters tournament. Jay and Ben share their final picks for the Masters tournament
• They criticize the golf media for their biased coverage and lack of knowledge about live golf
• There are upcoming collaborations and exciting developments in the golf industry

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• Red Harrington - https://www.twitter.com/RedHarrington44
• Kevin Dignan - https://www.twitter.com/VivaLa54
• Andy Moore - https://www.twitter.com/AndyFreelance1
• Padmini Krishnan - https://www.twitter.com/YoungPadawan051

Thanks to our current GLU Golf Lovers:

• Lisa Lamagna - https://www.twitter.com/LisaLamagna

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Golf Lovers United is produced by Mark (@MrAsquith), Ben (@GolfLoverUK) and J (@ProGolfCritic) every week.

Join Ben as he chats to Major winner and European golf legend, Graeme McDowell, in this BTS chat from LIV Golf Jeddah.

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• Padmini Krishnan - https://www.twitter.com/YoungPadawan051

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• Lisa Lamagna - https://www.twitter.com/LisaLamagna

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Golf Lovers United is produced by Mark (@MrAsquith), Ben (@GolfLoverUK) and J (@ProGolfCritic) every week.

In this episode, Ben and Jay discuss various topics related to golf, including the Players Championship, missing players, viewer figures, Scottie Scheffler's star status, LIV's future, and JCB's multi-year deal.

They also review LIV London and St. George's course and talk about future Ryder Cup venues. The conversation covers various topics related to golf tournaments, contracts, financial considerations, and the importance of Tiger Woods' involvement. It also touches on the meeting in the Bahamas and the frustration with PGA Tour players' resistance to change. The hosts discuss the possibilities of coexistence and a potential merger.

They call for support and questions from listeners and congratulate Matt Lloyd Travis on his achievements in golf. The conversation concludes with a reflection on talent and skill in the sport.

Takeaways

• The absence of top players from the Players Championship affected viewer figures.
• The PGA Tour's culture of exclusion and banning players from Live has led to a degradation of the field.
• Scottie Scheffler is a star player but lacks star quality in terms of brand recognition and popularity outside of golf.
• JCB has signed a multi-year deal with LIV, indicating that LIV is not going away anytime soon.
• St. George's course was not ideal for hosting big tournaments like the Players Championship.
• JCB's course, Adare Manor, is highly regarded and could potentially host the Ryder Cup in the future.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Discussion of Appearance on Colt's Show
• 01:31 Review of The Players Championship
• 04:32 The PGA Tour's Culture of Exclusion
• 08:51 The Players Championship as a Major Event
• 10:30 Debate on Scottie Scheffler's Star Status
• 15:08 Scottie Scheffler's World Number One Status
• 20:26 Review of LIV London and St. George's Course
• 22:21 JCB's Multi-Year Deal and Future Ryder Cup Venues
• 23:33 Discussion of Golf Tournaments and Contracts
• 25:24 Financial Considerations and Revenue Generation
• 26:19 Friendly Banter and Bahamas Meeting
• 27:17 Meeting in the Bahamas
• 29:16 Importance of Tiger Woods' Involvement
• 31:50 Understanding the Plan
• 32:38 Frustration with PGA Tour Players
• 34:17 Coexistence and Merger Possibilities
• 36:05 Call for Support and Questions
• 37:26 Caddy Situation for AK
• 40:24 Congratulations to Matt Lloyd Travis
• 41:22 Talent and Skill in Golf

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• Kevin Dignan - https://www.twitter.com/VivaLa54
• Andy Moore - https://www.twitter.com/AndyFreelance1
• Padmini Krishnan - https://www.twitter.com/YoungPadawan051

Thanks to our current GLU Golf Lovers:

• Lisa Lamagna - https://www.twitter.com/LisaLamagna

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Golf Lovers United is produced by Mark (@MrAsquith), Ben (@GolfLoverUK) and J (@ProGolfCritic) every week.

In this episode, Ben and Jay discuss various topics related to golf.

They start by discussing Jay Monahan's latest speech and the divide between the PGA Tour and LIV.

Ben shares his experience of his golf trip to Jeddah and the impressive Royal Greens course. They also talk about the undulations and elevation changes on golf courses, using Jeddah and Hong Kong as examples.

The conversation then shifts to Matteo Manassaro's win on the DP World Tour and the challenges faced by professional golfers, including the financial aspects and travel demands.

They conclude by discussing the idea of a global tour and the need for collaboration between different golf tours.

The conversation covers Stuart Lanley's' tough life on the tour, the PGA Tour's guaranteed stipend, the frustration and anger on the PGA Tour, Scottie Scheffler's putting record, the return of Anthony Kim, and dealing with negative comments and bullying.

Takeaways

• There is a divide between the PGA Tour and Live, and J Monahan's speech highlighted the differences in leadership and direction.
• Golf courses like Royal Greens in Jeddah and Hong Kong Golf Club have unique undulations and elevation changes that may not be fully captured on camera.
• Matteo Manassaro's win on the DP World Tour after 11 years shows the mental fortitude required in professional golf.
• Being a professional golfer is challenging, with financial uncertainties and the demands of travel.
• The idea of a global tour, with collaboration between different golf tours, could help address some of the challenges faced by professional golfers.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Discussion of Jay Monahan's latest speech
• 03:15 Discussion of Golf Trip to Jeddah
• 11:05 Undulations and Elevation Changes on Golf Courses
• 20:13 Review of Hong Kong Open and Jordan Smith's Performance
• 28:18 Reflection on the Challenges of Being a Professional Golfer
• 32:12 Discussion on the Global Tour and Travel Challenges
• 33:12 Stuart Manley's' tough life on the Tour
• 36:31 PGA Tour's Guaranteed Stipend
• 39:07 The Frustration and Anger on the PGA Tour
• 44:58 Scottie Scheffler's Putting Record
• 49:33 The Return of Anthony Kim
• 56:28 Dealing with Negative Comments and Bullying
• 01:00:54 Supporting the Show and Raising Funds

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• LIV Golf Forecasting - https://www.twitter.com/LIVGolf54
• Red Harrington - https://www.twitter.com/RedHarrington44
• Kevin Dignan - https://www.twitter.com/VivaLa54
• Andy Moore - https://www.twitter.com/AndyFreelance1
• Padmini Krishnan - https://www.twitter.com/YoungPadawan051

Thanks to our current GLU Golf Lovers:

• Lisa Lamagna - https://www.twitter.com/LisaLamagna

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Golf Lovers United is produced by Mark (@MrAsquith), Ben (@GolfLoverUK) and J (@ProGolfCritic) every week.

In this episode, Ben and Jay discuss LIV Golf's pursuit of Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) points and the OWGR's deliberate exclusion of LIV Golf.

They explore the reasons behind the OWGR's decision and the potential impact on the rankings. Ben and Jay also share their predictions for the next 12-15 months and discuss the potential consequences for major championships. They conclude with their excitement for the future of golf.

Takeaways

LIV Golf has retracted its application for OWGR points after the OWGR decided not to grant them due to concerns about the qualification system and lack of turnover in Live Golf events.

The OWGR's decision to exclude LIV Golf from the rankings is seen as a way to protect the PGA Tour and its TV contracts, which are tied to the OWGR rankings.

The OWGR's rankings are criticized for being inaccurate and outdated, and there are calls for a fairer system that includes LIV Golf and ranks players based on their performances.

The future of LIV Golf and its impact on major championships remains uncertain, with the resolve of the majors and the decisions of top players being key factors.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Recap of Jeddah and Hong Kong
• 02:34 LIV Golf's Pursuit of OWGR Points
• 07:05 OWGR's Deliberate Exclusion of LIV Golf
• 10:00 Suggested Approach for OWGR Points
• 13:33 Predictions for the Next 12-15 Months
• 16:37 Impact on Major Championships

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• LIV Golf Forecasting - https://www.twitter.com/LIVGolf54
• Red Harrington - https://www.twitter.com/RedHarrington44
• Kevin Dignan - https://www.twitter.com/VivaLa54
• Andy Moore - https://www.twitter.com/AndyFreelance1
• Padmini Krishnan - https://www.twitter.com/YoungPadawan051

Thanks to our current GLU Golf Lovers:

• Lisa Lamagna - https://www.twitter.com/LisaLamagna

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Golf Lovers United is produced by Mark (@MrAsquith), Ben (@GolfLoverUK) and J (@ProGolfCritic) every week.

Ben is on the ground for the LIV Golf Jeddah event PLUS the return of Anthony Kim!

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Fan of the show? Get involved even more by visiting our fanzone, with a range of membership and support options to bring you even closer to the action and to give you chance to have your say on the show!

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• LIV Golf Forecasting - https://www.twitter.com/LIVGolf54
• Red Harrington - https://www.twitter.com/RedHarrington44
• Kevin Dignan - https://www.twitter.com/VivaLa54
• Andy Moore - https://www.twitter.com/AndyFreelance1
• Padmini Krishnan - https://www.twitter.com/YoungPadawan051

Thanks to our current GLU Golf Lovers:

• Lisa Lamagna - https://www.twitter.com/LisaLamagna

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Golf Lovers United is produced by Mark (@MrAsquith), Ben (@GolfLoverUK) and J (@ProGolfCritic) every week.

In this episode, Ben and Jay discuss various topics related to golf, including the unlikelihood of a deal, impressive players on LIV, creating a formal pathway for college golfers, tapping into a new audience, LIV as a lifestyle brand, and the importance of driver fitting and club fitting. The conversation covers the importance of custom fitting in golf equipment, specifically focusing on drivers and irons.

It highlights the discrepancy in the number of players getting fitted for drivers compared to irons and explores the reasons behind this. The conversation also discusses misconceptions about iron fittings and factors that influence players' fitting choices. Additionally, the hosts share their picks for an upcoming tournament and express their thoughts on the current state of the PGA Tour. The importance of club fitting is emphasized throughout the conversation.

Takeaways

• The unlikelihood of a deal in the golf industry
• The potential of creating a formal pathway for college golfers to join LIV
• The importance of tapping into a new audience and expanding the reach of golf
• The emergence of LIVas a lifestyle brand
• The significance of driver fitting and club fitting for golfers

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Engraving Video
• 02:21 Unlikelihood of a Deal
• 04:06 Impressive Players on Live
• 05:24 Formal Pathway for College Golfers
• 07:17 Tapping into a New Audience
• 11:14 Creating a Formal Pathway through American College Golf
• 17:05 LIV Tapping into a New Fan Market
• 20:09 LIV as a Lifestyle Brand
• 28:19 Review of Sunday Red Brand
• 37:04 Driver Fitting and Club Fitting
• 39:18 The Importance of Custom Fitting
• 41:11 Discrepancy in Iron Fittings
• 43:01 Misconceptions about Iron Fittings
• 45:03 Factors Influencing Fitting Choices
• 46:20 Discussion on Fitting Experiences
• 50:20 Picks for the Tournament
• 53:02 Lack of Interest in PGA Tour
• 54:39 Importance of Club Fitting

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• LIV Golf Forecasting - https://www.twitter.com/LIVGolf54
• Red Harrington - https://www.twitter.com/RedHarrington44
• Kevin Dignan - https://www.twitter.com/VivaLa54
• Andy Moore - https://www.twitter.com/AndyFreelance1
• Padmini Krishnan - https://www.twitter.com/YoungPadawan051

Thanks to our current GLU Golf Lovers:

• Lisa Lamagna - https://www.twitter.com/LisaLamagna

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If you like the show, remember to tell your golf-loving friends that they can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and at https://www.glugc.com.

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Golf Lovers United is produced by Mark (@MrAsquith), Ben (@GolfLoverUK) and J (@ProGolfCritic) every week.