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 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 G...
Jul 25, 2024•26 min•Ep. 38
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 at the tournament. Overall, the conversation provides insights into the players' performances and the dynamics of the Open Championship. The conversa...
Jul 22, 2024•35 min•Ep. 37
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 Forecasting - https://www.twitter.com/LIVGolf54 Red Harrington - https://www.twitter.com/RedHarrington44 Kevin Dignan - https://www.twitter.com/VivaLa54 Andy M...
Jul 16, 2024•46 min•Ep. 36
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! Vist the fanzone now: https://www.glugc.com/support -- Thanks to our current GLU Brand Ambassadors: LIV Golf Forecasting - https://www.twitter.com/LIVGol...
May 24, 2024•13 min•Ep. 35
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 League and its impact on the golf industry, as well as the potential for two competing tours to create more excitement and engagement among fans. The...
May 10, 2024•59 min•Ep. 34
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 current GLU Brand Ambassadors: LIV Golf Forecasting - https://www.twitter.com/LIVGolf54 Red Harrington - https://www.twitter.com/RedHarrington44 ...
May 03, 2024•39 min•Ep. 33
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 maintaining their performance over a season. They also mention the upcoming PGA Championship and the potential for Scotty Scheffler to win multiple majors. I...
Apr 26, 2024•46 min•Ep. 32
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 part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the hype around young golfers and the expectations placed on them. They specifically mention Matt Wolffe and...
Apr 19, 2024•59 min•Ep. 31
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 excitement both hosts have for the sport. In this conversation, Jay and Ben discuss their final picks for the Masters tournament and share their thoughts on c...
Apr 10, 2024•54 min•Ep. 30
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! Vist the fanzone now: https://www.glugc.com/support -- Thanks to our current GLU Brand Ambassadors: LIV Golf Forecasting - https://www.twitter.com/LI...
Apr 08, 2024•23 min•Ep. 29
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 to golf tournaments, contracts, financial considerations, and the importance of Tiger Woods' involvement. It also touches on the meeting in the Baham...
Mar 22, 2024•42 min•Ep. 28
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 and Hong Kong as examples. The conversation then shifts to Matteo Manassaro's win on the DP World Tour and the challenges faced by professional golfers...
Mar 15, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 27
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 for major championships. They conclude with their excitement for the future of golf. Takeaways LIV Golf has retracted its application for OWGR points ...
Mar 11, 2024•22 min•Ep. 26
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.glugc.com/support -- Thanks to our current GLU Brand Ambassadors: LIV Golf Forecasting - https://www.twitter.com/LIVGolf54 Red Harrington - https://www...
Feb 29, 2024•17 min•Ep. 25
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 golf equipment, specifically focusing on drivers and irons. It highlights the discrepancy in the number of players getting fitted for drivers compare...
Feb 23, 2024•56 min•Ep. 24
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 analyze the LIV Vegas event and praise the course design. They also discuss the performance of players like Dustin Johnson and Laurie Canter. Overall, ...
Feb 16, 2024•58 min•Ep. 23
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, and place rules. They analyze Joaquin Niemann's impressive 59 and his performance on LIV Golf. The hosts also discuss the influence of mental fac...
Feb 09, 2024•59 min•Ep. 22
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 discuss the significance of the Farmers Insurance Open and AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the mental asp...
Feb 02, 2024•43 min•Ep. 21
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 concludes with a review of the Dubai Invitational and the Sony event. The conversation covers Rory McIlroy's performance, scar tissue affecting future...
Jan 19, 2024•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 20
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 players will join the LIV Golf League and the potential composition of the Rippers team. The hosts discuss their predictions and opinions on the matter, ...
Jan 12, 2024•45 min•Ep. 19
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 of tournaments and create a stronger identity for each event. He suggests a 50-50 split between ownership and talent, with 25% allocated to the top st...
Jan 05, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 18
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 market for Fair Play Exchange was golfers, as golf has a strong betting culture. However, the app has expanded to include other sports and activities. Obta...
Dec 22, 2023•33 min•Ep. 17
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. Luke also shares his experience recovering from a serious accident and the generosity he received to cover his medical bills. The conversation conclu...
Dec 15, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 16
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 the fractures within the PGA Tour leadership and the need for unity and collaboration in the golf community. It emphasizes the importance of accessibi...
Dec 11, 2023•46 min
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 Challenge Tour. Stuart also shares his decision to pursue golf over football and the benefits of playing multiple sports. He emphasizes the importance of ac...
Dec 08, 2023•39 min•Ep. 15
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 thought in golf media, as well as the misrepresentation of LIV Golf and PIF. The conversation also touches on the potential future of golf tours and ...
Dec 01, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 14
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 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 ...
Nov 24, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 13
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 discuss various golfers in detail, such as Sungjae Im, Si Woo Kim, Tony Finau, and John Rahm, and consider potential new teams forming in the league. The p...
Nov 10, 2023•52 min•Ep. 12
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 Rahm's career trajectory, his fit within the LIV Golf ethos, and what his departure would mean for the traditional bastions of golf. We also discuss th...
Nov 03, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 11
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 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 ...
Oct 27, 2023•28 min•Ep. 10
