Living It Up

In this episode we dive into Tiger vs Rory at TGL, and what we takeaway from the first 4 weeks. We also discuss Harris English besting the field, the elements, and the flu-like symptoms running rampant through Torrey Pines. And outside the ropes we discuss Seth Waugh and Justin Thomas' comments, and the LIV-Rick Shiels tie up.

In this episode, George and Billy dive into the AMEX where Sepp Straka wins for the 3rd time on the PGA Tour, potentially cementing his status on the Ryder Cup? We also talk other winners and losers from AMEX, and discuss LIV Golf's new TV deal with FOX and new CEO.

In this episode we unpack the first 2 weeks of TGL - highlighting the good, bad, and ugly (mostly Kevin Kisner's ugly play). We discuss Billy's experience having been a "beta tester" for TGL, and changes we'd like to see. Also, Nick Taylor won the Sony Open in a playoff, as he seems to have a flair for the dramatic and for winning playoffs.

In this episode we talk about Hideki's record setting win at the Sentry, and whether to infer too much or too little from the results at Kapalua. We also wonder whether the low scores here indicate that 18 under par is actually achievable. And we look ahead to TGL, where George might be getting more intrigued than convinced it'll flop.

In this episode we look back on the year that was in golf, and look ahead to 2025 - from buying, selling, or holding across a number of dimensions, to debating whether Rory in fact ever gets off the Major championship schnide, and much more.

In this episode we chat with winner of this fall's Black Desert Championship, Matt McCarty. We talk about Matt's steady ascension through the professional ranks, the nerves (or surprising lack there of) of winning is just second start as a PGA Tour member, and much more. This is episode if brought to you by B Draddy, the leader in performance golf apparel. Head to bdraddy.com and use code livingitup30 for 30% of your purchase.

In this episode we wrap up the FedEx Fall that concluded with Mav McNealy winning the RSP. We also unpack whether Luke Clanton is a top-10 player in the world right now (the stats suggest he's close), and discuss whether LIV & DPWT are the ones that should/might merge.

In this episode we chat with 3-time PGA Tour winner Boo Weekley. We talk about his rise to the PGA Tour, his favorite Tour fishing spots, and life on the Champions Tour.

In this episode we unpack the to-be-ratified changes coming to the PGA Tour, from a reduction to 100 fully exempt members, to the changes to Korn Ferry Tour qualifying numbers, to changes to pace of play policy to make play...slower.

In this episode we talk about JT Poston winning the Shiners, and wonder what the Fall schedule will look like in 2025 and beyond. We touch on other golf played across the world this week and last, and also dig into the exorbitant ticket prices for sale at the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage in NY.

In this episode we recap a Dunhill with early week headlines focused on the Amateurs teeing it up, namely Jay Monahan and Yasir Al Rumayan, alongside a bevy of LIV stars. And it was Tyrell Hatton securing his 3rd Dunhill title in the end. We also discuss the KFT Championship, and the Sanderson Farms Championship.

In this episode we recap an eventful President's Cup - from the 5-0 to 0-5 start, to the ball-striking prowess of the US team to run away with it. We talk about who shined and who faded in the bright lights.

In this episode we talk about Rory finishing runner-up again at Wentworth, while Cam Smith and Ripper GC win the LIV Team Championship. We also break down the recent speculation of player fines for LIV players coming back to the good graces of the PGA Tour, and much more.

In this episode we recap what was a whirlwind weekend of golf around the globe - from the US winning the Solheim Cup in Virginia, to the Irish Open at Royal County Down, to the Procore Championship in Napa on the PGA Tour, to LIV Chicago where Jon Rahm captured the season's individual championship.

In this episode we talk about Scottie’s historic season capped off with a convincing win at the Tour Championship. We discuss who else won and lost throughout the FedEx Cup playoffs and who ought to get a captain’s pick for the President’s Cup. And finally we debate comments about the pace and progress between the PIF and PGA Tour - and what it all means.

In this episode, we recap Lydia Ko's win at the Women's Open Championship and Keegan Bradley's win at the BMW Championship. We discuss Lydia Ko's steady performance and her potential "mic drop" retirement after winning the gold medal and the Open Championship. We also analyze Nelly Korda's performance and her occasional struggles under pressure. We praise the challenging conditions at the Women's Open Championship and wonder whether we'll see more old courses played on the women's tour. We debate the captain's picks for both the President's Cup and also debate the format of the Tour Championship and suggest alternative ideas. Finally, Billy shares a story about Jack Nicklaus and his wife Barbara, highlighting their contributions to the game of golf. We end the conversation by discussing the renovations at Eastlake and their predictions for the tournament.

In this episode, we recap the US Amateur finish coinciding with the FedEx St. Jude Championship and LIV Greenbrier. We discuss the excitement and drama of the US Amateur, and suggest giving it its own time window to really shine. We also discuss the FedEx St. Jude Championship and debate the structure of the playoffs and the significance of the events leading up to the Tour Championship. We also touch on the issue of players expressing frustration on the course and the potential consequences. We also touch on the recent doxing incident involving a golf Twitter account, and end with George sharing his near hole-in-one experience. 00:00 The US Amateur: A Difficult Tournament to Win 04:07 The Need for a Dedicated Weekend for the US Amateur 13:50 The Controversy Surrounding the PGA Tour Playoffs 31:59 Emotional Outbursts on the Golf Course 38:04 Brooks Koepka's Fifth Victory on LIV Greenbrier 39:49 Speculation on Changes and Acquisitions in LIV Golf 43:27 The Impact of the Doxing Incident on Golf Twitter 57:18 Previewing the BMW Championship: Challenging Course and Long Yardages

In this episode, we discuss the Matt Kuchar Monday finish at the Wyndham Championship and the implications it had on the players involved. We also analyze the turnover rate in the top 50 for the Signature Events (hat tip @robopz on X) and highlight the performances of amateur golfer Luke Clanton and the changing makeup of the PGA Tour. We also discuss Brian's personal golfing experience in unfavorable weather conditions, and highlights from the Olympics. keywords: golf, PGA Tour, Wyndham Championship, Matt Kuchar, Monday finish, FedEx Cup playoffs, turnover rate, amateur golfer, Luke Clanton, tour, weather conditions, Olympics, sportstakeaways The Matt Kuchar Monday finish at the Wyndham Championship sparked a debate about whether he should have finished the tournament or not. The turnover rate in the top 50 for the FedEx Cup playoffs is estimated to be around 38%, with 19 players potentially moving in and out of the top 50. The final positions will be determined after the last tournament before the playoffs. Amateur golfer Luke Clanton continues to impress with his third top 10 finish on the PGA Tour. He is also competing in the US Amateur tournament. The changing makeup of the PGA Tour is evident in the players who have secured spots in the top 50. Some rookies and Korn Ferry Tour grads are struggling to get enough starts to stay on the tour. The performance of European tour players who have come over to play a full season on the PGA Tour has been notable, with Matthieu Pavon and Robert MacIntyre securing spots in the tour championship. Staying on the tour and moving up in the rankings is a challenging task for golfers. 00:00 The Matt Kuchar Monday Finish 08:51 Turnover Rate in the Top 50 11:11 Amateur Players on the PGA Tour 20:13 Surprising Performances and the Changing Makeup of the PGA Tour 25:10 Advancing in Golf Rankings 27:42 Navigating Adverse Weather Conditions on the Golf Course 37:00 Discovering and Rooting for Athletes in Lesser-Known Sports 38:44 The Precision and Skill of Olympic Archery 40:49 The Importance of Drama and Excitement in Sports Events

In this episode we talk about Scottie winning the Gold medal in Paris with a blistering back 9 that coincided with a forgettable back 9 by Jon Rahm. We discuss the Olympics relative place amongst golf's Majors, and what tweaks they might make to qualifying and competition in the future. We also look ahead to the Women's competition, and hope they'll cut the rough.

In this episode we talk about Jhonattan Vegas winning at 3M, and Jon Rahm finally winning an individual event at LIV UK. We preview Olympic golf, and wonder whether Billy is sandbagging at a +4.5 while winning Net competitions.