Living It Up

Living It Up

Living It Up, everyday. Brian, George, and PGA Tour winner Billy Hurley III explore the ever-changing landscape of competitive golf in an unbiased and neutral way, calling “balls and strikes” on both the PGA Tour and LIV Golf (and all other golf tours in-between). Join us weekly as we recap the previous week’s highs and lows and pontificate on what’s next for professional golf. #TeamReality #LivingItUp

Ep 147: Ludvig Aberg blitzes the back 9 at Torrey to take the Genesis, while Jaco shines in Adelaide, and we look ahead to the TGL triple-header

In this episode we chat about who's career prospects you'd bet on over the next 7 years, Ludvig or Scottie? We also talk about LIV's party down under in Adelaide, and where it's likely fit into the picture of a reunified golf ecosystem. We also look ahead to TGL's triple-header.

02-17
48:18

Ep 146: Thomas Detry wastes the field in Phoenix, while the Polish Prince triumphs at the LIV season opener in KSA

In this episode we talk Thomas Detry running away with the win at the WMPO, and we wonder whether Jordan and Daniel Berger and JT are back? We also talk about the LIV Golf season opener in KSA, and discuss the USGA and R&A exemptions for LIV and whether they are token or just right.

02-12
51:22

Ep 145: Rory wins Pebble, while Charley Hoffman scolds his fellow players, and we look ahead to the LIV season opener

In this episode we chat about Rory's dream start to his PGA Tour season, with a win at Pebble Beach. We also discuss Charley Hoffman's letter to the players, and look ahead to the LIV Golf season opener in Riyadh.

02-04
01:01:23

Ep 144: Harris English tames the elements and the flu at Torrey Pines, while Tiger's Jupe Links wins at TGL

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.

01-28
01:06:03

Ep 143: Sepp wins the AMEX, LIV Golf wins a TV deal with FOX and lands a new CEO

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.

01-21
54:55

Ep 142: TGL - good, bad, both? Here to stay? What needs to change? Oh, and Nick Taylor won in playoff, again

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.

01-16
01:03:55

Ep 141: Hideki wins a Sentry shoot-out, and we look ahead to TGL

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.

01-06
52:06

Ep 140: 2024 year in review, and look ahead to 2025

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.

12-31
01:00:42

Ep 139: Interview with recent PGA Tour winner, Matt McCarty

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.

12-11
42:19

Ep 138: Wrapping the PGA Tour's FedEx Fall, Luke Clanton's amazing 2024, and the potential for LIV & DPWT merger?

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.

12-03
01:10:32

Ep 137: Interview with Boo Weekley - the man, the myth, the legend...and who Billy proclaims as one the best ball strikers of all time

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.

11-14
52:35

Ep 136: Change is a coming to the PGA 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.

11-05
55:07

Ep 135: Fall golf continues, but for how much longer? JT Poston wins the Shriners

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.

10-21
47:54

Ep 134: 3rd Dunhill for Tyrell Hatton, KFT Championship, and Kevin Yu wins the greatest trophy in golf

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.

10-07
56:20

Ep 133: President's Cup recap - who shined? Who faded? What changes does this event need?

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.

09-30
01:06:21

Ep 132: Rory runner-up, again. While Ripper rips to a LIV Team title

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.

09-23
01:16:32

Ep 131: Solheim Cup, Irish Open, Napa on PGA Tour, and LIV Chicago

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.

09-16
46:37

Ep 130: Scottie caps off a historic season with a FedEx Cup

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.

09-02
01:00:28

Ep 129: Lydia Ko wins the Open Championship, while Captain Keegan is heading to East Lake

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.

08-26
01:09:45

Ep 128: A whirlwind Sunday - US Am, FedEx Cup playoffs, and LIV Greenbrier

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

08-19
01:08:40

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