Pull Hook Golf

Welcome to the Pull Hook Golf podcast with host Matt Cook, a Mini Tour dropout, who brings an uncensored look at golf with current co-host, golf influencer Buttsy. Featuring raw interviews with Tour Players, Caddies, Instructors and influential voices.

Big Changes Ahead in Golf

Matt Cook and Buttsy bring you another engaging episode, starting with Buttsy's observations in The Tee Off Report. They dive into a recap of the ZOZO Championship, followed by a detailed leaderboard rundown. The Genesis Championship is also recapped, with special attention given to a locker room incident involving Tom Kim. The Swannies Style Segment adds flair to the discussion. The episode then shifts to the PGA Tour's proposed changes for 2026 by the Player Advisory Council. There's an in-depth look at the potential future of LIV Golf and Greg Norman's expiring contract. The conversation rounds out with insights into TGL's potential impact on the golf world before closing remarks.

10-31
01:44:33

Shriners Open Recap, ZOZO Preview, and LIV Golf's Future

Matt Cook and Buttsy are joined by Brent Grant in this episode, kicking off with Buttsy's driving range observations in the Tee Off Report. The trio dives into pro golf with a recap and discussion on the Shriners Open. The Swannies Style Segment brings a lively debate on ideal golf outfits and dress codes. Brent provides insights into the ZOZO Championship, including a breakdown and picks. The conversation shifts to Will Zalatoris, golfer injuries, and Aon Next 10 rankings. They also cover LIV Golf updates, player contracts, and the implications of the PGA Tour deal. A look into the future of LIV, TGL, and PGA Tour as separate entities, along with the LIV Golf CEO search, rounds out the episode.

10-24
01:17:50

Viva Las Vegas! The Shriners Open is Back!

Matt Cook is joined by Brent Grant, who filled in for Buttsy at the last minute, for a dynamic episode filled with golf insights and humor. They delve into The Tee Off Report with Brent sharing his pet peeves. The conversation highlights the Black Desert Championship, celebrating Matt McCarty's success and a humorous tale of Matt Cook's surprise 40-yard dash victory. The episode previews the Shriners Open, exploring TPC Summerlin's strategy and player insights. They discuss Korn Ferry Tour enhancements, financial hurdles for players, and Bernard Langer's retirement. The episode wraps up with a LIV Golf Update, a debate on L.A.B. putters, personal putter stories, and news about an upcoming YouTube channel.

10-17
01:16:21

Pro Golf is Back in Utah

Join Matt Cook and Buttsy for a jam-packed episode! Buttsy kicks off with his Tee Off Report, diving into golf pet peeves and the significance of fixing divots. They recap recent pro events, including the Korn Ferry Tour and Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. A lively debate ensues over LIV Golf's schedule and its player impact. Brent Grant analyzes the Sanderson Farms Championship and Keith Mitchell's performance. The Swannies Style Segment critiques Keith Mitchell's deep v polo. Preview the Black Desert Championship with insights on volcanic activity, field analysis, and betting odds. Updates on LIV Golf, Rory McIlroy's comments, and PGA Tour dynamics are also featured. Plus, a teaser on a major announcement coming next week.

10-10
01:13:01

President's Cup Insights, LIV Golf News, and Sanderson Farms

Matt Cook and Buttsy dive into the President's Cup with insights from Tour Insider Brent Grant. They discuss the impact of LIV Golf players, Tom Kim's influence, and the dynamic between Wyndham Clark and Ben An. The conversation shifts to the media's discomfort with player authenticity and the nuances of match play dynamics. Brent shares a story about Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood, while the Swannies Style Segment evaluates Team USA and International Team outfits. The episode previews the Sanderson Farms Championship, providing course analysis and host picks. Updates on LIV Golf and PGA Tour-PIF discussions are covered, along with the Alfred Dunhill Cup and Korn Ferry Tour competitiveness.

10-03
01:34:06

Preview of the 2024 Presidents Cup

Matt Cook and Buttsy return with exciting updates, including Matt's new role with Vice Golf. They discuss the BMW PGA Championship, LIV Golf's team dynamics, and Phil Mickelson's future. A new TOUR Insider is announced; Brent Grant joins Pull Hook Golf. He shares insights from his golf journey and the PGA Tour, offering thoughts on the President's Cup and players like Si Woo Kim. The guys analyze the US team's strengths and spotlight players such as Sam Burns. They also dive into golf content creation on YouTube and preview upcoming tournaments.

09-26
01:23:27

Parker McLachlin's Short Game Secrets

Matt Cook chats with Parker McLachlin about his golf journey, mental coaching, and his unique PGA Tour win in Hawaii. They explore the creation of the Short Game Chef, Parker's coaching philosophy, and what makes his short game coaching stand out. Parker shares practical chipping tips for average golfers and strategies for Bermuda grass. They also discuss instructor rivalries, social media's role, and critiques of standardized methods. Parker introduces the Short Game Chef online program and app, discusses community building, and answers rapid-fire questions. The episode concludes with Tour Championship predictions and closing thoughts.

09-23
01:05:19

The Women Win: The Week in Golf 9-17-24

Matt Cook and Buttsy recap last week's pro golf highlights, analyze Solheim Cup teams, and discuss LIV Golf format suggestions and the Chicago event, including updates on Pat Perez and Sergio Garcia. They spotlight Rasmus Højgaard's Irish Open victory and Patton Kizzire's Procore Championship win. The episode covers simulcasting PGA Tour events, Fall Series rebranding, and features the Swannies Style segment analyzing the LIV Golf Championship ring. Looking ahead, they preview the 2024 BMW PGA Championship and discuss PGA Tour-PIF negotiations, DP World Tour's stance on LIV golfers, and potential deal delays. A humorous Lifetime Fitness pool story wraps up the episode.

09-19
01:07:22

Golf's Anchorman: Is Bernhard Langer Cheating?

Matt Cook and Buttsy kick off with a preview of the Fall Golf Season discussing emerging talent and veteran presence in the series. The branding of the Fall series is compared to the Korn Ferry tour, followed by a comprehensive Procore Championship preview, including Sahith Theegala's chances. They then shift to LIV Golf Chicago, exploring player dynamics, standings, and Anthony Kim's situation. The Swannies Style segment announces a major GIVEAWAY! Lastly the guys cover Bernhard Langer's anchoring controversy, leading to suggestions for new putter anchoring rules. The episode wraps up with a debate on rule 10.1b, Langer's technique, and acknowledgments.

09-11
01:07:19

Scottie Scheffler Takes It All: Next Up Fall Golf

Matt Cook kicks off the episode with a recap of the 2024 Tour Championship. He revisits Sahith Theegala's penalty, reviews the final leaderboard, and suggest Match Play for the TOUR Championship moving forward. The relevance of President's Cup captain's picks is discussed. Matt recounts his golf weekend with Buttsy at Chaparral Pines, including a hole-in-one and a chat on fall golf attire. Then it's the Fall Golf preview for the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, Buttsy's upcoming caddying plans, and teasers for upcoming episodes.

09-04
50:48

All Eyes on East Lake: Golf's Finale

Matt Cook and Buttsy kick off the episode with an overview, followed by a shout-out to Swannies Golf. They dive into a detailed BMW Championship recap and discuss standout performances. The conversation shifts to the Ryder Cup, focusing on Keegan Bradley's potential role. They touch on the Content Creator Classic and the podcast's growth before previewing the Tour Championship. Mental and health aspects in golf are explored, followed by the Swannies Style Segment. They cover PGA Tour's drug testing, media rights, and restrictions, then delve into the LIV Golf and PGA Tour merger updates. The episode wraps up with a look at LIV Golf's future and closing remarks.

08-28
01:17:22

The Season Long Race

Matt Cook and Buttsy kick off the episode with a shout-out to Swannies Golf. They dive into a discussion on the new PXG Tour Driver, followed by a detailed recap of the FedEx Cup Championship, highlighting Sam Burns and Nick Dunlap. They analyze performances from Denny McCarthy, Billy Horschel, and Seamus Power. Maverick McNealy's notable T12 finish and Australian players' performances lead into a comparison of Scottie Scheffler and Tiger Woods. They cover Tom Kim's collapse and preview the BMW Championship, including field analysis and betting odds. The episode also features a FedEx Cup Match Play proposal, a US Amateur Championship recap, and a Swannies Style Segment on Brooks Koepka's outfit. They wrap up with a recap of LIV Golf Greenbrier.

08-21
01:30:30

2024 FedEx Cup Playoffs Preview Show

Matt Cook and Buttsy host this episode from the PXG Headquarters, starting with a recap of the Wyndham Championship and a preview of the FedEx Cup Playoffs. They dive into a controversial discussion on Matt Kuchar and highlight Max Greyserman's recent performance. The episode includes an in-depth analysis of the FedEx St. Jude and BMW Championships, followed by a comprehensive review of PXG Irons. They offer a deep dive into the FedEx Cup Playoffs, share betting odds and their picks, and discuss the latest from LIV Golf Greenbrier. The episode wraps up with a segment on golf bad breaks, player form, and a nod to their sponsors, PXG and Swannies Golf.

08-14
55:52

2024 Paris Olympics Golf Recap: Scheffler Wins Gold

Matt Cook and Buttsy welcome listeners back with a discussion on recent tornado warnings. They recap the 2023 Paris Olympics golf event and preview the upcoming Wyndham Championship. The episode dives into Scottie Scheffler's emotional win and overall tournament performances, followed by a detailed leaderboard rundown and player analysis. They preview the Wyndham Championship and the FedEx Cup, discussing betting odds, their picks and the Swannies Style Segment. The episode also features a debate on Player of the Year between Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele. They wrap up with a teaser for next week's episode.

08-07
46:10

2024 Paris Olympics Golf Preview Show

Matt Cook and Buttsy open with a recap of the 3M Open. They dive into Jonathan Vegas’s win and Max Greyserman’s Sunday performance. In PGA Tour news, the Creator Classic is announced and discussed. They recap LIV Golf UK with reactions from Tyrrell Hatton's missed putt and Jon Rahm's 1st LIV win. The Swannies Style Segment has them discussing the Team USA outfits for the Olympics. Then a full breakdown of the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics Golf event. They'll analyze golf's place in the Olympics, how player's opinions of it have changed since the Rio games, betting odds and picks.

07-31
01:02:41

Open Championship Recap, Bryson's YouTube, and LIV Golf UK Preview

Matt Cook and Buttsy kick off with a health update on Buttsy and an episode overview. They recap the Open Championship analyzing the performances of Xander Schauffele, Tiger Woods, Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and more. They touch on Buttsy's food poisoning, and Bryson's YouTube channel and latest episode with Donald Trump. The episode also previews the 3M Open, discusses the Swannies Style segment, and covers the LIV Golf UK tournament. Wrapping up, they announce the NEW PPL (professional putting league) presented by Pull Hook Golf x Buttsy.

07-24
01:56:32

The Open Championship Preview Show

Matt Cook and Buttsy recap the Genesis Scottish Open and LIV Golf Andalucía, providing insights into player performances and practice habits. They discuss the future of LIV Golf and preview the Open Championship, including an analysis of Royal Troon and the weather forecast. The episode features a debate on PGA Tour vs. LIV Golf, player predictions, and tournament picks. A discussion on Tiger Woods' potential comeback is followed by the Swannies Style Segment and episode wrap-up.

07-17
58:40

Preview: Genesis Scottish Open & LIV Golf Andalucía

Matt and Buttsy recap the John Deere Classic and preview the Genesis Scottish Open, discussing Ryder Cup captaincy and LIV Golf Andalucía. They comment on PGA Tour media and Davis Thompson's performance, and explore PGA Tour University and a youth movement in golf. A detailed preview of the Genesis Scottish Open covers Tom Doak's course design and weather conditions. They engage with the audience, discuss Pull Hook Golf trip plans, and offer a betting preview, highlighting Tommy Fleetwood's international performance. The episode also covers Tiger Woods Ryder Cup news, Keegan Bradley's selection, and Bryson DeChambeau's LIV Golf performance. The show wraps up with reflections on mental performance, recent golf rounds, and a preview of the next episode.

07-10
01:34:07

Akshay Bhatia's Rough Week

Matt Cook and Buttsy discuss Buttsy's recent win in Florida and recap the Rocket Mortgage Classic. They highlight Cam Davis' victory, Akshay Bhatia's performance, and delve into Dr. Bob Rotella's sports psychology. The episode also previews the John Deere Classic and features a fun Swannies style segment on hats vs. hair, followed by an audience Q&A.

07-03
01:26:37

A Week of Chaos in Golf: Protestors, Shark's Tending Flags & More

Matt and Buttsy discuss moving struggles and recording from Stingers golf club, recap the Travelers Championship, talk about protesters on the 18th green, Scotty Scheffler's dominance, Tom Kim's potential, Cam Young's 59 round, Live Golf Nashville's success, new sponsors, and preview the Rocket Mortgage Classic.

06-26
01:04:38

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