Beyond The Tour - Australian Golf Podcast

In Episode 17 of Beyond the Tour, Jake and Luke dive into the latest in golf as we approach the business end of the season. They cover Hideki Matsuyama's clutch win on the PGA Tour, discuss the exciting LIV Playoff between Rahm and Koepka, and analyze the Scottish Open win on the LPGA Tour. The episode features insights and discussion about key players like Viktor Hovland, Xander Schauffele, and Cameron Smith. They also preview upcoming events and discuss the intricacies of player standings as the LIV and PGAT seasons draw to a conclusion.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Overview

00:34 PGA Tour Highlights

00:51 LPGA Tour and FedEx St. Jude Championship

04:05 Victor Hovland and Other Contenders

14:09 Player Performances and Future Prospects

20:46 Open Zone and Relegation Drama

23:05 Next Year's LIV Schedule and Other News

41:54 Trump's Granddaughter in College Golf

42:55 Conclusion and Sign Off

In this episode of Beyond the Tour, Jake and Luke discuss their post-Olympics thoughts, including the shocking breakdance performance of RayGun and the impressive win by Lydia Ko at Le Golf Nationale. They cover Aaron Rai’s win at the Wyndham Championship including the Kuch controversy, and the International Series in England, highlighting Peter Uihlein's victory and Caleb Surat’s strong showing. The episode also previews upcoming tournaments: the FedEx St. Jude Championship and the Women's Scottish Open. They provide insights on players to watch during the FedEx Cup Playoffs. The hosts also touch on various other topics such as pace of play and GMac's failed drug test.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome and Olympic Reflections

00:39 Ray Gunn's Controversial Performance

01:42 Lydia Ko's Olympic Triumph

03:28 Le Golf Nationale Course Analysis

05:53 Other Olympic Golf Highlights

09:20 Wyndham Championship Recap

10:55 Kuchar's Controversial Walk-Off

18:00 International Series in England

18:56 Recent Performances and Future Goals for Caleb Surat

20:48 Asian Tour and LIV Golf Dynamics

23:28 FedEx St. Jude Championship Preview

27:27 LIV Golf Greenbrier Event

32:43 Women's Scottish Open and Other Updates

36:40 YouTube Golf Stars and Final Thoughts

Join Jake and Luke as they dive into the Olympics buzz on this episode of Beyond the Tour. From late nights and early mornings filled with Olympic hype to an in-depth discussion of the recent men's individual golf event at Le Golfe Nationale, they cover it all. Explore the unexpected crowd turnout, Rahm's shocking meltdown, and Scottie's stunning final round. The episode delves into your must-knows from the men's Olympics golf including highlights and notable performances. The conversation also includes thoughts on the next generation of golfers, such as Karl Vilips, and discusses the women's upcoming Olympic event. The episode wraps up with a discussion on the ongoing state of world golf, the PGA Tour, and Xander's candid remarks on Rory McIlroy.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Olympics Buzz and Golf Highlights

00:44 Controversies in Boxing and Olympics Integrity

01:44 Olympics Golf Recap: Le Golf National

03:21 Scottie's Victory and Rahm's Meltdown

06:32 Player Performances and Future Prospects

17:19 LIV Golfers and Olympic Qualification

25:09 Expanding Olympic Golf Formats

45:22 Wrapping Up: Final Thoughts

In this episode of Beyond the Tour, Jake and Luke dive into the Olympics, sharing insights on the big names competing and the Australian team's prospects. They provide a detailed recap of Jon Rahm's LIV win and Jhonathan Vegas triumphing in the 3M Open. They also cover the Korn Ferry Tour standings, the Senior Open outcome, and the leaked LIV Golf 2025 schedule. Additionally, they touch on Bryson DeChambeau’s viral video with Donald Trump.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Olympic Fever

00:20 Controversial Opening Ceremony

01:08 Golf Results Over the Weekend

03:02 Korn Ferry Tour Update

05:26 LIV UK Event Recap

17:17 3M Open Highlights

22:24 The Senior Open results

24:21 Olympics Golf Preview

29:57 Bryson's Viral Video with Trump

33:27 Leaked 2025 LIV Schedule

38:45 Speculation and Future of Golf Tours

42:03 Closing Remarks and Olympic Hopes

In this episode, Luke and Jake dive into the highlights and lowlights of the Open Championship at Troon. They discuss Xander impressive win, Scotty Scheffler's putting woes, and how the weather significantly impacted the tournament. They touch on notable performances and surprises, including the exit of big names like Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. The episode also covers LIV Golf's mixed results in the majors, Greg Norman's appearance at the Open, and the uncertain future of the PGA and LIV Golf relationship.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome Back to the Show

00:13 Recap of the Open Championship

00:42 Xander’s Impressive Victory

01:23 Weather Impact on the Tournament

02:40 Scotty Scheffler's Performance

03:57 Adam Scott's Unexpected Top 10 Finish

04:40 Big Names Missing the Cut

07:11 Jon Rahm's Resilience

09:58 Commentary on LIV Golfers

18:13 Shane Lowry's Outbursts

21:27 Impact of Course Conditions on Players

22:01 Preparation Strategies for Major Tournaments

22:54 Challenges in Global Golf Coordination

24:19 Fashion Faux Pas on the Golf Course

25:13 Performance of Australian Golfers

28:42 Comparing Golf Ranking Systems

30:37 Upcoming LIV Golf Event

34:25 PGA and LPGA Tour Highlights

35:52 Trump's Influence on Golf

38:05 Charlie Woods and Junior Golf Challenges

39:16 Tiger Woods' Recovery

40:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode, Jake and Luke delve into a dramatic week both on and off the golf course. They discuss the attempted assassination that shocked world politics, Trump's swift return to the golf course, Bob McIntyre's controversial Scottish Open victory, and Stephanie Kyriacou's near-win at the Evian Championship. The episode also covers the LIV Andalucia results, including Sergio Garcia's playoff win and Anibarn Lahiri’s sickening finish. The duo offers insights and predictions for the upcoming Open Championship at Royal Troon, featuring notable mentions of players like Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, and Bryson DeChambeau.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:19 Trump's return to the Golf Course

01:13 Scottish Open Recap

03:01 Controversial Relief for Bobby Mac

05:58 Adam Scott's Performance and Reflections

10:53 LIV Golf Highlights

17:19 Evian Championship Recap

20:18 Preview of The Open at Royal Troon

21:57 Tiger Woods and Retirement Speculations

31:41 Ryder Cup and Keegan Bradley's Comments

33:20 Richard Bland and Senior Open

35:25 Conclusion and Upcoming Events

In this episode, join Luke and Jake as they discuss the latest in golf, including an overview of the past week's golf events. They kick off with the John Deere Classic, highlighting Davis Thompson's victory and notable performances by Luke Clanton and Michael Thorbjornsen. The podcast also covers the DP World Tour win by Ewan Ferguson, Ben Campbell's thrilling finish on the Asian Tour, and a lively debate about the impact of technology on the game. Other topics up for discussion include the upcoming Majors, world golf rankings and the USA’s new Ryder Cup captain.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome

00:25 John Deere Classic Highlights

00:51 DP World Tour Recap

01:53 Technology Debate in Golf

06:25 Anchoring Controversy

08:49 Rising Stars and Future Prospects

20:33 Upcoming Tournaments Preview

31:16 Rank Eagle Website Introduction

32:49 OWGR and LIV Rankings Discussion

34:44 Ryder Cup Captaincy News

36:17 Closing Remarks and Next Week's Preview

In this episode, Jake returns from a winter break to discuss with Luke the latest happenings in the golf world. They dive into Richard Bland's recent success in the Senior Majors, Cam Davis's victory at the Rocket Mortgage Classic, and Min Woo Lee's strong performance. The conversation covers various tournaments including the LPGA mixed team event, the DP World Tour, and highlights notable players like Akshay Bhatia, Cameron Young, Aaron Rai and Marcel Siem. The duo also touches on future golf events, Jason Day's potential return to Australia, and the impacts of recent news in the golfing community.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Catching Up

00:51 Richard Bland's Senior US Open Victory

01:53 Rocket Mortgage Classic Highlights

02:19 Cam Davis and Min Woo Lee's Performance

06:21 Aaron Rai and Unique Sponsorships

07:37 Cam Young's Struggles to Win

08:48 Akshay Bhatia's Potential

10:23 PGA Tour and Media Obligations

11:23 DP World Tour and Grandstand Controversy

14:06 US Senior Open and Richard Green's Form

18:45 Upcoming Events and Player Updates

24:32 Jason Day's Return to Australia

26:09 Golf and Politics: Handicaps and Vanity

28:02 New R&A CEO and Nelly Korda's Dog Bite

29:27 Wrap-up and Upcoming Golf Events

In this episode of Beyond the Tour, Jake and Luke dive into the exciting conclusion of the Travelers Championship, including Scotty Sheffler's win and the drama of playoff contention. They also review LIV Nashville where Tyrrell Hatton dominated and discuss the Women's PGA, focusing on Amy Yang's first Major win. The duo explores the potential impacts of the PGA and LIV tour schedules, critiques LIV's commentary team and speculates on the future of various golfers and team strategies in the ever-evolving world of professional golf.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Casual Banter

00:39 Review of the Travelers Championship

02:10 Discussion on Course Setups and Player Adaptability

16:38 LIV Nashville Recap

34:04 Upcoming Tournaments and Player Performances

37:11 Tiger Woods and TMRW Sports

40:46 Phil Mickelson's Vision for LIV Teams

42:21 Conclusion and Sign-Off

In this episode of Beyond the Tour, Jake and Luke dive deep into the events of the US Open. They discuss Bryson's sensational victory, Rory McIlroy's heartbreaking loss, and the remarkable performances throughout the tournament at Pinehurst. The duo also covers upcoming events - The Travellers Signature Events, LIV Nashville, and the next female major - the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Catching Up

01:06 US Open Recap

02:28 Bryson's Performance Breakdown

15:45 Rory's Heartbreaking Loss

19:50 Course Analysis and Player Performances

29:09 Tiger Woods' Future in Golf

30:17 Aussie Golfers' Performance Recap

31:42 Cam Smith's Struggles and Prospects

32:18 LIV Golfers' Performance and Notable Mentions

38:53 Grace Kim's LPGA disappointment

41:21 Upcoming Golf Events and Predictions

47:29 Potential Changes in Golf Tournaments

52:06 Rory McIlroy's Divorce Update

53:14 Conclusion and Newsletter Promotion