The Big Swing with Jimmy Roberts

Five Iron Golf didn’t invent simulator golf — but they reinvented what it could be.Co-founder and Chief Development Officer Nora Dunnan joins Jimmy Roberts to break down how a scrappy idea in the back of a tailor shop turned into a 40-location global brand backed by $70M+ in investment.Nora shares how four non-golfers built one of the most influential companies in modern golf: bold decisions, relentless customer experience, calculated risks, franchising, culture, and the post-pandemic simulator boom.If you care about entrepreneurship, golf innovation, or building something from nothing — this is a masterclass.🎧 Subscribe for new episodes📺 Watch on YouTube | 🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify#FiveIronGolf #NoraDunnan #TheBigSwing #GolfBusiness #JimmyRobertsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How did Grant Horvat go from teaching golf on TikTok to building one of the most-watched YouTube golf brands in the world? In this episode, Jimmy Roberts dives deep with the creator-turned-entrepreneur. They talk YouTube strategy, PGA Tour dynamics, business lessons, and what it’s really like to film with Tiger Woods. Plus: why Grant left Good Good, what he learned, and what’s next.In this episode:• Grant Horvat’s YouTube journey — from Good Good to going solo• Filming with Tiger Woods and Scottie Scheffler• The Good Good Golf split and what really happened• YouTube Golf vs. PGA Tour — who’s winning the next generation of fans• Building and growing a golf brand in the creator economy• Betting on yourself and taking creative control• Content strategy + business insights from one of golf’s top creators👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more behind-the-scenes stories from the business of golf.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Emmy Award-winning broadcaster Jimmy Roberts sits down with the most influential names in the business of golf — from CEOs and creators to athletes and insiders — for intimate, insightful conversations about how the game is evolving.In this episode of The Big Swing, Jimmy talks with Garrett Hilbert of Dude Perfect about how five college friends turned trick shots into a $400M brand, what Augusta National taught them about risk, and how golf became central to their content and future plans — including a potential theme park.🎧 Subscribe for new episodes📺 Watch on YouTube | 🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify#DudePerfect #GarrettHilbert #TheBigSwing #GolfBusiness #JimmyRobertsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From Happy Gilmore 2 to the collapse of Ryder Cup ratings, from LIV Golf’s stalled framework to the Netflix effect, this episode delivers insight, laughs, and serious business lessons — including some fun stories about some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment: Adam Sandler, Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, Arnold Palmer, Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jimmy Roberts goes behind the scenes with the power players shaping the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black: Guy Kinnings (CEO, Ryder Cup Europe), Jeff Price (Chief Commercial Officer, PGA of America), and Larry Schwartz (General Chairman of the 45th Ryder Cup).From skyrocketing ticket prices and $200M economic impact to official moonshine and first-tee hype shows, this episode unpacks how the Ryder Cup became the biggest business in golf.In this episode:• The origin story of Bethpage landing the Ryder Cup• How the event went from near collapse to global spectacle• $750 tickets, 3M sq ft buildouts, and why it’s worth it• Navigating sponsorship, authenticity, and the LIV Golf tension• Legacy, logistics, and leaving a mark on Long Island• Special appearances by John McEnroe, Colin Jost and Michael StrahanWhether you're in sports, business, or just love the game, this conversation reveals how golf’s past, present, and future collide at the Ryder Cup.🏌️‍♂️ Subscribe for new episodes every other Thursday🎧 Listen on Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Watch on YouTube#RyderCup #BethpageBlack #GolfBusiness #TheBigSwing #JimmyRoberts #PGATour #RyderCup2025 #GolfMarketing #PGAofAmerica #GolfPodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Eastside Golf founders Earl Cooper and Olajuwon Ajanaku join Jimmy Roberts to share how they turned a side hustle into a multi-million dollar brand—collabing with Jordan Brand and landing retailers like Nordstrom and Dick’s Sporting Goods (to say nothing of having a U.S. President wear their gear).From literally shipping orders out of their apartments to reshaping golf culture, Eastside Golf is changing what the game looks like—and who it’s for.In this episode:Going viral after Chris Paul wore their gear on CNNThe Zoom call with Michael Jordan that changed everythingThe power of authentic storytelling in businessWhy giving back to Morehouse College sits at the core of their missionWhether you’re in golf, fashion, or building your own company, this conversation is a blueprint for hustle, vision, and purpose.🏌️‍♂️Subscribe for new episodes every other week 🎧 Listen on Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Watch on YouTube#EastsideGolf #GolfBusiness #TheBigSwing #JimmyRoberts #JordanGolf #GolfCulture #GolfApparel.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.