Welcome to "Golf Lovers United," the comprehensive podcast dedicated to all aspects of golf. Hosted by @GolfLoverUK, @ProGolfCritic, and @GolfDadUK, we release episodes once a week that explore the multifaceted, ever-changing world of golf. From the professional sphere of the PGA Tour to the evolution of LIV, from the triumphs of women's golf to the heart and soul of the amateur game, we love and cover it all. Our hosts engage in thoughtful conversations with tour players, coaches, caddies, ...
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PGAT Directionless? LIV unknowns? What is happening in golf right now?!?!
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Summary In this episode, the hosts discuss the current state of professional golf, focusing on the ongoing confusion within the PGA Tour and LIV Golf. They explore player movements, team dynamics, and the implications of financial independence for players. The conversation highlights the uncertainty surrounding qualifying events and the future of b…
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Summary In this conversation, the speaker reflects on the importance of connection, personal growth, and the values that transcend professional golf. He shares insights on how being approachable and caring can positively impact others, the significance of team dynamics, and the need to maintain perspective on success. Ultimately, he emphasizes that…
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Golf Lovers UNITED in Florida! The Rory Tour? LIV Offseason Report and DP World Tour Playoffs
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In this engaging conversation, Golf Lover UK and PGC share their recent golfing experiences in Florida, discussing various courses, personal performances, and the evolving culture of golf. They delve into Rory McIlroy's recent performance, his potential future in the sport, and the impact of LIV Golf on the traditional PGA Tour. The discussion high…
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Summary In this episode of the Golf Lovers United podcast, hosts Golf Lover UK and Pro Golf Critic discuss the recent Dunhill event, the dynamics of Pro-Am tournaments, and the ongoing discussions surrounding LIV Golf and the PGA Tour. They delve into the implications of Rory McIlroy's involvement with LIV, the legal challenges facing the PGA Tour,…
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Summary In this episode of the Golf Lovers United podcast, host Ben and guests Tom and PGC delve into the intricate world of golf gossip, politics, and the evolving landscape of professional golf. They discuss the impact of LIV Golf on traditional tours, the dynamics of team play, and the future of match play in the sport. The conversation also hig…
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Takeaways · There's a lot happening in professional golf right now. · Hudson Swofford's performance raises concerns about his future. · Sergio Garcia's recent performance challenges negative narratives. · Course conditions significantly impact player performances. · The LIV Golf format is evolving and gaining traction. · Team dynamics play a crucia…
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Are Scottie and Rory off to LIV? SSG Powerplay and Frustrations!
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Takeaways The absence of LIV players in the President's Cup is not a reflection of the PGA Tour's obligation to select them. Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy participating in an event with Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau could have significant implications for the PGA Tour. SSG and the PIF are influential entities that are shaping the future …
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Summary In this conversation, Ben, Jay, and Red discuss their recent experiences and plans for the future. Ben expresses gratitude for the support he received after his father's passing, and Jay acknowledges the importance of empathy and support during difficult times. They introduce Red as a new member of the team and discuss their plans for diffe…
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PGAT in big financial trouble? Bob Ball joins to tell you his thoughts!
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Summary The conversation between the hosts and the guest revolves around the sustainability of the PGA Tour and the potential benefits of a coexistence with the Premier Golf League (PGL). They discuss the challenges faced by the PGA Tour, including declining viewership and outdated TV contracts. They also explore the idea of creating a more interna…
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summary In this episode, Pro Golf Critic is riding solo with Golf Lover stuck on a train somewhere between Reading and Bristol, PGC provides a rundown of his time in the UK, discusses the Olympics and potential changes to Olympic golf, and shares news and notes from his recent experiences. He highlights the success of the JCB event in the UK and th…
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Golf Lover UK and Pro Golf Critic share some thoughts from the first two days at LIV JCB. This shorter 15 minute chat is followed by interviews with Sergio Garcia, Abe Ancer and David Puig. Golf Lovers United Fanzone! Fan of the show? Get involved even more by visiting our fanzone, with a range of membership and support options to bring you even cl…
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Summary In this conversation, Ben, Red, and PGC discuss their predictions for the Open Championship and reflect on their accuracy. They also highlight standout players, including Justin Thomas, DJ, and John Rahm. The conversation covers topics such as the performance of English players, the struggles on the par fives, and the challenging conditions…
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Golf Lovers United Fanzone! Fan of the show? Get involved even more by visiting our fanzone, with a range of membership and support options to bring you even closer to the action and to give you chance to have your say on the show! Vist the fanzone now: https://www.glugc.com/support -- Thanks to our current GLU Brand Ambassadors: LIV Golf Forecasti…
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Friend of the show, Eugenio Chacarra, returns for a live, in-person interview recorded at LIV Golf's Jeddah event. Golf Lovers United Fanzone! Fan of the show? Get involved even more by visiting our fanzone, with a range of membership and support options to bring you even closer to the action and to give you chance to have your say on the show! Vis…
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Ben, Jay, and Peter Kostis discuss various topics related to golf broadcasting, coaching, and the state of the game. They touch on the importance of experience and wisdom in golf, the role of coaches as analysts, the decline in quality of golf broadcasts, and the need for more engaging and knowledgeable commentators. They also discuss the Live Golf…
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Join Ben & Wade Ormsby live from LIV Golf Jeddah! Golf Lovers United Fanzone! Fan of the show? Get involved even more by visiting our fanzone, with a range of membership and support options to bring you even closer to the action and to give you chance to have your say on the show! Vist the fanzone now: https://www.glugc.com/support -- Thanks to our…
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In this episode, Ben and PGC discuss Scotty Scheffler's dominance in golf and the lack of competition from other players. They also touch on the Asian Tour and the success of John Catlin and Wade Ormsby. The conversation highlights the importance of star quality and personality in attracting viewership and the challenges faced by players in maintai…
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In this conversation, Golf Lover UK and PGC review the Masters tournament, rating its excitement, legacy, and talking points. They share their thoughts on Scottie Scheffler and Ludvig Aberg, highlighting their strengths and discussing their star power. They emphasize the importance of having an identity and personality in the golf world. In this pa…
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In this episode of the Golf Lovers United podcast, Ben and Jay discuss various topics related to golf, including their opinions on the different majors and their picks for the upcoming Masters tournament. They also touch on the influence of LIV golf and the potential merger of golf organizations. The conversation highlights the passion and exciteme…
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Join Ben as he chats to Major winner and European golf legend, Graeme McDowell, in this BTS chat from LIV Golf Jeddah. Golf Lovers United Fanzone! Fan of the show? Get involved even more by visiting our fanzone, with a range of membership and support options to bring you even closer to the action and to give you chance to have your say on the show!…
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In this episode, Ben and Jay discuss various topics related to golf, including the Players Championship, missing players, viewer figures, Scottie Scheffler's star status, LIV's future, and JCB's multi-year deal. They also review LIV London and St. George's course and talk about future Ryder Cup venues. The conversation covers various topics related…
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Jay's Latest...
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In this episode, Ben and Jay discuss various topics related to golf. They start by discussing Jay Monahan's latest speech and the divide between the PGA Tour and LIV. Ben shares his experience of his golf trip to Jeddah and the impressive Royal Greens course. They also talk about the undulations and elevation changes on golf courses, using Jeddah a…
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In this episode, Ben and Jay discuss LIV Golf's pursuit of Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) points and the OWGR's deliberate exclusion of LIV Golf. They explore the reasons behind the OWGR's decision and the potential impact on the rankings. Ben and Jay also share their predictions for the next 12-15 months and discuss the potential consequences …
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Ben is on the ground for the LIV Golf Jeddah event PLUS the return of Anthony Kim! Golf Lovers United Fanzone! Fan of the show? Get involved even more by visiting our fanzone, with a range of membership and support options to bring you even closer to the action and to give you chance to have your say on the show! Vist the fanzone now: https://www.g…
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In this episode, Ben and Jay discuss various topics related to golf, including the unlikelihood of a deal, impressive players on LIV, creating a formal pathway for college golfers, tapping into a new audience, LIV as a lifestyle brand, and the importance of driver fitting and club fitting. The conversation covers the importance of custom fitting in…
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In this episode, Ben and Jay discuss the Waste Management Phoenix Open and the LIV Vegas event. They highlight the issues that occurred at the Waste Management Phoenix Open, including spectator injuries and fights. They also discuss the performance of players like Ian Poulter and Bryson DeChambeau, who struggled with their putting. The hosts then a…
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The hosts discuss recent golf tournaments, including the DP World Tour and the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. They compare the field strength between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, noting the parity in talent and the positive reception of LIV Golf. The conversation also touches on the controversy surrounding Wyndham Clark's 60 and the impact of lift, clean,…
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In this conversation, the hosts discuss updates on Golf Lovers United and the addition of Tyrell Hatton to LIV Golf. They also analyze the field strength of the DP World Tour and PGA Tour, highlighting the impact of LIV Golf on the talent pool. The hosts express their concerns about the future of the DP World Tour and the European Tour. They also d…
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Will We Ever See LIV Golf Getting Bigger TV Deals?
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The conversation covers various topics including team news, the LIV 2024 schedule, Ben's partnership announcement, and the accessibility of LIV Golf. The hosts discuss the speculation surrounding John Rahm's team news and the remaining team rosters. They also touch on the importance of broadcast media in reaching a wider audience. The conversation …
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In this episode, the hosts discuss Rory McIlroy's interview, his change of stance on LIV golf, Tiger Woods' partnership with Nike, the Sentry Tournament of Champions, the controversy surrounding LIV golf and the PGA Tour, and answer a listener question about Victor Hovland's bunker shot. The conversation revolves around the speculation of which pla…
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The Explosive Future of Men's Professional Golf - A Pro Golf Critic Opinion Piece
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In this episode, Jay discusses the merger between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and LIV Golf, which will create a new entity called NuCo or Umbrella Corporation. He explains the assets each entity brings to the table and the potential value of franchising events. Jay also emphasizes the need for guaranteed player participation to increase the value …
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Download Fairplay Exchange now at https://www.fairplayexchange.co.uk and use code GLU for a special bonus! Guest: Billy Gowing, Fair Play Exchange. Fair Play Exchange is a betting app that allows friends to place bets and settle payments online. The app was created to solve the problem of friends not carrying cash for bets. The initial target marke…
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Luke Kwon on The Future of Golf
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In this conversation, Luke Kwon, a world-class golfer and YouTube content creator, discusses various topics related to golf and YouTube. The conversation covers the impact of Luke's golf advice on Jay's game, the common mistakes made by high handicappers, the accessibility and personability of YouTube golf, and the potential future of YouTube golf.…
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The conversation discusses the impact of John Rahm's move to LIV Golf and the potential implications for the PGA Tour and the golf industry as a whole. It explores the reasons behind Rahm's decision, including the opportunity to build a legacy and the potential for growth and development in Spanish and junior golf. The conversation also touches on …
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What does it really take to win back your tour card at age 44? DP World Tour member Stuart Manley shares his story. Summary Stuart Manley, a professional golfer, discusses his journey of regaining his tour card and the challenges he faced. He talks about the financial implications of losing the card and the difficulty of earning money on the Challe…
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Dissecting the PGA Tour/LIV Merger with Bob Ball
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Join investor, analyst and golf commentator Bob Ball as we dissect the PGA Tour/LIV Golf merger with one of the best golf industry interviews of 2023. Summary The conversation discusses the background and viral success of Bob's tweet about the merger between the PGA Tour and Live Golf. It highlights the lack of investigative journalism and critical…
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Rory Resigns, Netflix Cup Review & 6 More LIV Player Ideas
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Join Ben & Jay as they discuss Rory's resignation from the PGA Tour policy board, the inaugural Netflix Cup and six new LIV Golf player ideas (plus bets on how likely they are to move!). Golf Lovers United Fanzone! Fan of the show? Get involved even more by visiting our fanzone, with a range of membership and support options to bring you even close…
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Today we begin by welcoming Ben back from vacation, but of course, the main discussion revolves around the potential movements of eight golfers to the LIV Golf Series. We speculate about the likelihood of different players joining the series, using a scoring system to rate each player's chances and a magnificent spreadsheet created by Ben. We discu…
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Is Jon Rahm Going to LIV and Will He Leave the PGA Tour?
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Is Jon Rahm going to LIV? Will Jon Rahm leave the PGA Tour? Jay and Mark delve into the swirling rumors about Jon Rahm's potential move to LIV Golf after his withdrawal from the inaugural TGL season. They dissect the implications of Rahm, a player at the peak of his powers, possibly jumping ship from the PGA Tour. The conversation takes a look at R…
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This week we have something a little different. Golf-specific personal trainer Jamie Greaves joins us to discuss the vitality of strength and conditioning work for golfers at all levels. Golf Lovers United Fanzone! Fan of the show? Get involved even more by visiting our fanzone, with a range of membership and support options to bring you even close…
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Will LIV Get OWGR Points? Plus: LIV 2024 Roster and Wyndham Clark Speculation
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Jay and Ben discuss THAT OWGR decision, the 2024 LIV roster and beyond, plus a little Wyndham Clark speculation. Golf Lovers United Fanzone! Fan of the show? Get involved even more by visiting our fanzone, with a range of membership and support options to bring you even closer to the action and to give you chance to have your say on the show! Vist …
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Last week, teams US and Europe descended on Marco Simone in Rome to contest the 44th Ryder Cup, and what a week it was as Europe romped to a convincing win in the Italian capital. Let's dive in with our review and recap! Golf Lovers United Fanzone! Fan of the show? Get involved even more by visiting our fanzone, with a range of membership and suppo…
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Scott Drummond - 2004 European Tour Rookie of the Year
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This week we're joined by 2004 European Tour Rookie of the Year and Volvo PGA Championship winner, Scott Drummond. Golf Lovers United Fanzone! Fan of the show? Get involved even more by visiting our fanzone, with a range of membership and support options to bring you even closer to the action and to give you chance to have your say on the show! Vis…
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The Solheim Cup preview that you've 100% not been waiting for, the LIV Golf Chicago preview that makes the trolls say "You're a LIV only podcast!" and a Min Woo Lee theory from our own Fox Mulder, Ben. Golf Lovers United Fanzone! Fan of the show? Get involved even more by visiting our fanzone, with a range of membership and support options to bring…
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Fresh off his recent win, Eugenio Chacarra joins us to talk about that, LIV golf, his Ryder Cup dreams, and more. Golf Lovers United Fanzone! Fan of the show? Get involved even more by visiting our fanzone, with a range of membership and support options to bring you even closer to the action and to give you chance to have your say on the show! Vist…
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After Luke Donald's controversial picks at the Ryder Cup press conference this week, we take a look at both the US and European teams. Plus, we discuss Viktor's outstanding win at The Tour Championship to secure the FedEx Cup and have a little fun with trolls. Golf Lovers United Fanzone! Fan of the show? Get involved even more by visiting our fanzo…
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Golf Channel legend and LIV Golf commentator Jerry Foltz joins us to discuss everything LIV, everything the future of golf, and why the appeal of the game transcends tours. If you like the show, remember to tell your golf-loving friends that they can subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and at https://www.glugc.com. The easiest way to do all of th…
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Welcome to episode two of Golf Lovers United! This week, Mark (@GolfDadUK), Ben (@GolfLoverUK) and Jay (@ProGolfCritic) discuss Jay Monahan's Tour Championship press conference, the FedEx Cup format, Ryder Cup choices and we have a bonus, on-site interview with Carl McCulloch (carl@rpevents.co.uk) live from The Belfry.…
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Welcome to the inaugural episode of Golf Lovers United where we discuss golf the fair way! In this episode, @GolfLoverUK, @ProGolfCritic and @GolfDadUK go deep into Rory vs Phil, the TGL opportunity and what we're trying to achieve with this show. If you want to get involved, head to www.glugc.com or discuss with us on Twitter @GLUGolfClub.…
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Love golf? Love straight-talking, open discussion that dives deeply into hot topics from the golf world? Join @GolfLoverUK, @ProGolfCritic, and @GolfDadUK as we explore the whole world of golf every week, the fair way.Golf Lovers United
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