Digest

This episode of the podcast features an interview with Harry Higgs, a professional golfer who recently won two Korn Ferry Tour events. Higgs discusses his mental struggles during a period of poor performance, his recent success, and his plans for the upcoming season. He also shares his thoughts on the passing of fellow golfer Grayson Murray and the importance of mental health in professional golf. Higgs emphasizes the need for kindness and support within the golf community, particularly in light of Murray's tragic death. He also discusses the challenges of playing on the Korn Ferry Tour and his desire to return to the PGA Tour. The episode concludes with a discussion about the upcoming schedule and Higgs's goals for the rest of the year.

Outlines

00:00:00

Podcast Introduction

This Chapter introduces the podcast and its hosts, providing information about where and when listeners can find the show. It also mentions a sponsorship by Amazon Music for Prime members.

00:00:06

High Noon Valkyrie Press Back

This Chapter is an advertisement for High Noon Valkyrie, a vodka-based drink featuring various flavors. It highlights the limited-time availability of a 12-pack featuring the host's face and encourages listeners to scan a QR code for a virtual party experience.

00:00:13

Selfie Flavors

This Chapter continues the advertisement for High Noon Valkyrie, listing the available flavors and emphasizing the use of real vodka and real juice.

00:00:18

Tangerine Flavor

This Chapter concludes the advertisement for High Noon Valkyrie, mentioning the new tangerine flavor and reiterating the limited-time availability of the 12-pack.

00:00:24

Find the Pack with My Face

This Chapter continues the advertisement for High Noon Valkyrie, encouraging listeners to look for the pack with the host's face on it and providing a website to find the nearest location.

00:00:36

Period Headwear

This Chapter discusses the significance of period headwear, emphasizing the importance of every stitch and moment.

00:01:08

Frankie Burrilli

This Chapter introduces Frankie Burrilli, a friend of the host who struggles with golf, and discusses his nickname "Butter Knives" due to his kindness to police officers.

00:01:30

Breaking 90

This Chapter announces the upcoming release of a new Breaking 90 video, highlighting its significance and the mental challenges of playing golf on camera. It also mentions the video's release date and time, as well as the importance of the mental side of golf.

00:17:33

Gamble Sands Golf Course

This Chapter is a shout-out to Gamble Sands Golf Course, located in Washington state. The hosts discuss their positive experiences at the course, highlighting its beauty, design, and hospitality. They also mention the upcoming opening of a new 18-hole course at the same location.

00:21:56

Pacific Northwest Charm

This Chapter continues the discussion about Gamble Sands Golf Course, emphasizing its unique charm and the desire to live in the Pacific Northwest. The hosts share their personal experiences and feelings about the region, highlighting its beauty and sense of freedom.

00:27:06

Game Time App

This Chapter is an advertisement for the Game Time app, a ticketing platform that offers discounted tickets for sporting events and concerts. The hosts discuss their personal experiences with the app and encourage listeners to download it and use a promo code for a discount.

00:28:58

Lexi Thompson Retirement

This Chapter discusses the recent announcement of Lexi Thompson's retirement from professional golf at the end of 2024. The hosts express their surprise and discuss Thompson's career, highlighting her accomplishments and challenges.

00:32:11

RBC Canadian Open

This Chapter discusses the upcoming RBC Canadian Open, highlighting the event's significance and the presence of several notable golfers. The hosts also mention their plans to attend the event and support a friend who is competing.

00:33:16

Closest to the Pin

This Chapter introduces a segment called "Closest to the Pin," where the hosts make predictions about various golf-related events. They discuss the rules of the segment and the current points standings.

00:40:01

Fireball Whiskey

This Chapter is an advertisement for Fireball Whiskey, highlighting its ability to transform moments and enhance the experience of playing golf. The hosts discuss the importance of having fun and relaxing while playing the game.

00:41:10

James Webb Telescope

This Chapter features a "Closest to the Pin" question about the distance of the James Webb Telescope from Earth. The hosts discuss their lack of knowledge about space and make guesses about the distance, highlighting the difficulty of the question.

00:47:23

Highest Temperature on Earth

This Chapter features a "Closest to the Pin" question about the highest recorded temperature on Earth on June 1st. The hosts discuss their guesses and the difficulty of predicting such a variable event.

00:49:10

Highest Score at the Canadian Open

This Chapter features a "Closest to the Pin" question about the highest score recorded at the Canadian Open. The hosts discuss their guesses and the rarity of high scores on the PGA Tour.

00:50:17

Nelly Korda's Bogies

This Chapter features a "Closest to the Pin" question about the total number of bogies Nelly Korda will make during the US Women's Open. The hosts discuss their guesses and Korda's recent success on the LPGA Tour.

00:52:49

TaylorMade Golf

This Chapter is an advertisement for TaylorMade Golf, highlighting the company's popular SIM2 driver and its use by top professional golfers. The hosts discuss their personal experiences with the driver and encourage listeners to get fitted for the right club.

00:54:02

Hole-in-One Scramble

This Chapter discusses a scenario where a golfer makes a hole-in-one on the first hole of a four-person scramble event. The hosts debate whether the golfer should play his own ball for the rest of the round or continue playing the scramble with his team.

00:56:23

Game Vegas

This Chapter discusses a golf format called "Game Vegas," which involves playing 2v2 with each player playing their own ball and scoring based on net scores. The hosts explain the rules of the game and its benefits, highlighting its ability to make both scores count and create a fun and competitive atmosphere.

00:58:36

Off-Camera Conversations

This Chapter discusses the challenges of having off-camera conversations with other podcast hosts, particularly when those conversations involve juicy golf-related topics. The hosts discuss the need to save those conversations for the podcast and the impact of Dan Rapport's tendency to jump into those conversations.

01:00:41

Career-Changing Victory

This Chapter discusses the impact of winning a PGA Championship on a player's career, particularly for a player like Xander Schauffele who had not yet won a major championship. The hosts debate whether such a victory is more career-changing or life-changing, and discuss the potential financial benefits of winning a major.

01:05:54

Rocket Money

This Chapter is an advertisement for Rocket Money, a personal finance app that helps users find and cancel unwanted subscriptions, monitor spending, and lower bills. The hosts discuss their personal experiences with the app and highlight its benefits.

01:08:12

Skin Cancer

This Chapter discusses the host's recent experience with skin cancer, highlighting the importance of early detection and treatment. The hosts also discuss the appearance of the host's bandage and the differences in how people react to such situations.

01:09:56

Harry Higgs Interview

This Chapter introduces Harry Higgs, a guest on the podcast, and discusses his recent wedding and subsequent victories on the Korn Ferry Tour.

01:10:57

Wedding and Golf

This Chapter continues the discussion with Harry Higgs, focusing on his wedding and his decision to bring his golf clubs to the event, despite not practicing for upcoming tournaments. The hosts discuss Higgs's recent success on the Korn Ferry Tour and his mental state leading up to his victories.

01:12:10

Mental Struggles and Recent Success

This Chapter delves into Harry Higgs's recent struggles on the golf course and his journey to overcome them. He discusses the frustration of not seeing results despite putting in a lot of effort and how he learned to focus on the mental side of the game. Higgs emphasizes the importance of being kind to himself and allowing himself to compete to win tournaments instead of getting bogged down by minor setbacks.

01:18:42

Korn Ferry Tour vs. PGA Tour

This Chapter explores the differences between playing on the Korn Ferry Tour and the PGA Tour. Higgs shares his belief that he is capable of winning at the highest level and that his recent success on the Korn Ferry Tour is a testament to his ability. He discusses the mental and physical demands of playing on the PGA Tour and how he plans to adjust his game to compete at that level.

01:20:50

Truly Tequila Soda

This Chapter is an advertisement for Truly Tequila Soda, highlighting its refreshing flavors and its perfect pairing with music and good times. The hosts discuss their personal experiences with the drink and encourage listeners to try it out.

01:22:52

The Battlefield Promotion

This Chapter discusses the "Battlefield Promotion," a system that allows golfers to earn a promotion to the PGA Tour based on their performance on the Korn Ferry Tour. Higgs explains his understanding of the system and how it could impact his eligibility for the PGA Tour in the fall.

01:27:16

Grayson Murray and Mental Health

This Chapter focuses on the passing of fellow golfer Grayson Murray and Higgs's emotional response to the news. He discusses his relationship with Murray and the impact of his death on the golf community. Higgs shares his decision to honor Murray's memory in his victory speech and the importance of speaking out about mental health struggles.

01:33:15

Spreading Kindness

This Chapter reflects on the impact of Higgs's victory speech and the importance of spreading kindness and support within the golf community. He discusses the positive response he received from fans and the importance of using his platform to make a difference in people's lives. Higgs emphasizes the need for empathy and understanding, particularly in the face of tragedy.

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Q&A

• What were Harry Higgs's mental struggles during a period of poor performance?

  Higgs struggled with frustration and a lack of confidence, feeling like he was working hard but not seeing the results he desired. He realized he needed to focus on the mental side of the game and be kinder to himself.

• How did Higgs's recent success on the Korn Ferry Tour impact his plans for the upcoming season?

  Higgs's victories have boosted his world ranking and increased his chances of returning to the PGA Tour. He plans to play more Korn Ferry Tour events to secure a promotion and potentially earn a full exemption for the PGA Tour.

• What was Higgs's reaction to the passing of Grayson Murray?

  Higgs was deeply saddened by Murray's death and felt a sense of loss for the golf community. He decided to honor Murray's memory in his victory speech by speaking out about the importance of mental health.

• What is Higgs's message about mental health in professional golf?

  Higgs believes that mental health is a critical aspect of professional golf and that it is important to create a supportive and understanding environment for players. He encourages golfers to be kind to themselves and to each other, and to seek help when needed.

• What are Higgs's goals for the rest of the year?

  Higgs's primary goal is to secure a promotion to the PGA Tour by winning the Korn Ferry Tour points list. He also plans to play a few PGA Tour events and continue to work on his mental game.

Show Notes