Beyond The Tour - Australian Golf Podcast

In this episode, Jake Hower sits down with Tom Hobbs, the man behind the popular golf social media account "Flushing It Golf".

Tom shares his journey from starting out as a golf meme page to becoming an influential voice in the sport's new media landscape. The two discuss the rise of "fan media" in golf, the challenges and opportunities it presents, and how it differs from traditional journalism.

Tom also offers his candid thoughts on the ongoing battle between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, and how he sees the future of professional golf unfolding. It's an illuminating conversation for anyone interested in the rapidly changing world of golf media and the sport's shifting dynamics.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro and catching up with Tom Hobbs from Flushing It

01:44 How and why Tom started the Flushing It golf social media account

04:03 Flushing It's growth and engagement on Instagram vs Twitter

06:58 Tom's prolific posting schedule and process

08:34 Monetization opportunities and Tom's thoughts on keeping it authentic

10:46 Defining "fan media" vs traditional golf journalism

13:37 The impact of LIV Golf on Flushing It's growth and direction

17:28 Challenges of an audience perceiving bias and trying to stay balanced

20:13 Tom's experience with the Flushing It podcast and website considerations

22:26 Countering US-centric golf perspectives as an international voice

24:08 Tom's ideal vision for the future of professional golf

26:16 The importance of team dynamics and player movement for LIV Golf's success

29:49 Tom and Jake's picks and predictions for the US Open

In this episode of Beyond the Tour, hosts Jake Hower and Luke Manning dive into the world of professional golf, providing insights and analysis on the latest events and storylines.

The duo starts by recapping the Memorial Tournament, where Scottie Scheffler secured his fifth win of the season, and the LIV Golf event in Houston, where Carlos Ortiz emerged victorious. They then shift their focus to the upcoming US Open at Pinehurst, discussing the course setup, key players to watch, and their predictions for the tournament.

Jake and Luke also touch upon the recent meeting between the PGA Tour's transaction subcommittee and the PIF, offering their thoughts on the potential implications for the future of golf.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 Introduction and weekend recap

00:01:13 Memorial Tournament recap: Scottie Scheffler's win and Colin Morikawa's performance

00:03:22 Other standouts from the Memorial Tournament

00:05:11 Liv Golf Houston recap: Carlos Ortiz's victory and notable performances

00:06:41 Team results and format discussion for Liv Golf

00:08:31 Scheduling challenges for concurrent Liv Golf and PGA Tour events

00:10:58 Scandinavian Mixed event recap: Linn Grant's win and Henrik Stenson's collapse

00:12:40 LPGA Tour recap: Linnea Strom's final round 60 and win

00:13:13 US Open preview: Cam Smith's form and Pinehurst course suitability

00:16:32 Pinehurst course setup, conditions, and key skills needed

00:19:27 Key players to watch at the US Open: Scottie Scheffler and Colin Morikawa

00:20:46 Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele's chances at the US Open

00:22:41 Jon Rahm's injury and potential impact on his US Open performance

00:23:51 Liv Golf players to watch at the US Open: Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau

00:28:10 Bryson DeChambeau's evolution and crowd support

00:30:55 Scottie Scheffler's emotional celebration and growing popularity

00:32:09 Other notable players and outsider picks for the US Open

00:33:32 Australian players to watch at the US Open

00:37:51 Predictions and over/under for Liv Golf players and top Aussie at the US Open

00:40:08 Excitement for the US Open and course setup

00:40:45 LPGA Tour's Meijer LPGA Classic preview

00:41:33 Brandel Chamblee's appearance on the No Laying Up podcast

00:43:41 Tron Carter and Luke Elvy's ongoing Twitter exchanges

00:44:24 PGA Tour's transaction subcommittee meeting with the PIF

00:46:47 Lack of progress and concessions in PGA Tour and Liv Golf negotiations

00:48:43 Nate Lashley's criticism of PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan

00:50:24 Wrap-up and expectations for the US Open

In this episode of Beyond the Tour, hosts Jake Hower and Luke Manning dive into the latest happenings in the world of professional golf. They kick off by recapping the thrilling finish at the US Women's Open, where Yuka Saso emerged victorious, and discuss the tragic final round by Australian contender Minjee Lee.

The conversation then shifts to the RBC Canadian Open, where Bobby MacIntyre secured his first PGA Tour win with his dad on the bag, and the guys analyze the strong performances by international players.

Jake and Luke also touch upon the US Open qualifying results and share their thoughts on the adaptability of golfers from various tours. The episode concludes with an intriguing discussion about a potential LIV Golf conspiracy theory involving the former world #1 amateur.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 Intro and overview of the week's biggest events in golf

00:00:41 Recap of the US Women's Open, won by Yuka Saso

00:02:11 Notable players who qualified for the US Open

00:03:09 Discussion on the RBC Canadian Open, won by Bobby MacIntyre

00:05:58 Analyzing the substance of Jake's viral tweet about TaylorMade and LIV Golf

00:11:17 Addressing the social media debate around Grayson Murray's suicide and online behavior

00:12:08 Continuing the recap of the US Women's Open

00:17:19 Discussing the strong Asian presence on the US Women's Open leaderboard

00:19:11 Lexi Thompson's retirement from full-time LPGA schedule

00:20:24 Highlighting Charley Hull's character and personality

00:22:13 Recap of the RBC Canadian Open and Bobby MacIntyre's win with his dad on the bag

00:25:00 Discussing the performance of international players and the OWGR system

00:28:34 Bob MacIntyre calling off the drone during the Canadian Open

00:31:07 Preview of the upcoming LIV Golf event in Houston

00:34:54 Picks for the LIV Golf Houston event

00:35:46 Preview of the Memorial Tournament on the PGA Tour

00:36:26 Discussing the Volvo Scandinavian Mixed event on the DP World Tour

00:37:40 Update on the dropped charges against Scottie Scheffler

00:39:34 Conspiracy theory about amateur Christo Lamprecht potentially joining LIV Golf

00:42:44 Wrap-up and outro

In this episode, hosts Jake Hower and Luke Manning delve into the recent tragic passing of Grayson Murray and its impact on the golfing world.

They discuss Richard Bland's impressive victory at the Senior PGA Championship as a LIV Golf member and the potential implications for his future career.

The hosts also provide updates on Scottie Scheffler's ongoing arrest saga, analyzing the latest video footage and statements from officials.

Additionally, they touch upon the results from the Charles Schwab Challenge, preview the upcoming Canadian Open and U.S. Women's Open, and share their thoughts on the lack of trades during LIV Golf's transfer window.

Throughout the episode, Jake and Luke offer insightful commentary and engaging discussions that will keep golf enthusiasts informed and entertained.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 Introduction and discussion of Grayson Murray's tragic passing

00:06:26 Reactions to Grayson Murray's openness about his struggles and media attacks

00:10:18 Charles Schwab Challenge results and Davis Riley's win

00:13:19 Scottie Scheffler's performance and consistency

00:16:49 Jay Monahan's response to Grayson Murray's passing

00:20:22 Richard Bland's Senior PGA Championship win as a LIV Golf member

00:24:05 Scottie Scheffler's ongoing arrest saga and latest video footage

00:29:10 U.S. Open qualifiers and notable players

00:31:41 RBC Canadian Open preview and notable players in the field

00:33:12 European Open preview and Australian players to watch

00:35:02 U.S. Women's Open preview and top contenders

00:37:09 Harry Higgs' success on the Korn Ferry Tour and lack of PGA Tour opportunities

00:39:43 LIV Golf's transfer window and lack of trades

00:41:45 LIV Golf's team championship venue announcement

00:43:14 Xander Schauffele's father's comments on LIV Golf

00:46:08 Rory McIlroy and Amanda Balionis relationship rumors

Jake Hower and Luke Manning dive into Xander Schauffele's breakthrough victory at the PGA Championship, his first major win after several close calls.

The hosts analyze the course setup at Valhalla and debate whether it produced an exciting finish or lacked the challenge expected of a major. Looking ahead, Jake and Luke discuss the calls from major stakeholders for the PGA Tour to urgently strike a deal with the PIF for the good of the game.

They debate US-Centric vs. Global views on the golf landscape and contemplate a scenario where the PGAT Tour and LIV remain separate but have some cross over events and possibly a Ryder Cup-style event pitting each tour's best against each other.

The pair also touch on Scottie Scheffler's shocking mid-tournament arrest and subsequent media coverage, as well as Rory's divorce and events ahead this week. Listen in for insightful commentary on all the latest storylines in professional golf.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 Intro and welcome

00:00:30 Recap of PGA Championship won by Xander Schauffele

00:01:01 Thursday's play and Xander's fast start

00:02:57 Michael Block's poor performance

00:03:25 Jon Rahm's rollercoaster first round

00:05:46 Discussion on whether Rahm's form is related to LIV Golf

00:08:10 Dustin Johnson's lackluster performances

00:09:13 Brooks Koepka's PGA Championship

00:10:17 Joaquin Niemann's disappointing major performances

00:11:08 Recap of Australian players' results

00:13:58 Discussion on distance and power in modern golf

00:15:51 Collin Morikawa's putting struggles

00:17:03 Revisiting pre-tournament predictions

00:20:35 Scottie Scheffler's shocking arrest and strong second round performance

00:27:55 Discussion on the course setup and conditions

00:34:31 Looking ahead to the U.S. Open at Pinehurst

00:35:18 Seth Waugh's comments on the PGA Tour and LIV Golf

00:39:26 Resignations of PGA Tour policy board directors

00:43:14 Preview of the Charles Schwab Challenge and Soudal Open

00:46:57 Viktor Hovland's return to form at the PGA Championship

00:48:39 Favorites for the Charles Schwab Challenge

00:49:25 Nelly Korda's dominant stretch on the LPGA Tour

00:50:26 Rory McIlroy's personal life and strong performances

00:52:53 Controversy over coverage of Scottie Scheffler's arrest

00:57:40 Wrap-up and looking ahead to next week

In this episode, hosts Jake Hower and Luke Manning dive into the latest developments in professional golf.

They discuss the surprise resignation of PGA Tour board member Jimmy Dunn and the implications for a potential deal with the PIF and LIV Golf.

The hosts also break down the PGA of America's decision to invite several LIV golfers to the PGA Championship, Rory McIlroy's unsuccessful attempt to rejoin the PGA Tour board, and the state of the proposed "unified tour".

Looking ahead to the PGA Championship, Jake and Luke analyze the red-hot form of top contenders like Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Brooks Koepka.

They make predictions on how the key PGAT/LIV contingent will fare and who could emerge as the top Australian finisher. Golf fans won't want to miss the hosts' insights and bold calls heading into the year's second major.

Timestamps

00:00:00 Intro

00:00:38 Last week's results

00:02:36 Jimmy Dunn resignation

00:06:09 PGA Tour getting in its own way with PIF deal

00:07:49 PGA Championship LIV player invites

00:10:45 Mike Whan on pathways for LIV players in majors

00:11:50 Rory McIlroy blocked from rejoining PGA Tour board

00:13:12 Transaction negotiation subcommittee and Adam Scott

00:17:05 Difficulty of change on PGA Tour, cronyism

00:21:18 Brandel Chamblee's comments on PGA Tour needing PIF deal

00:23:33 Xander Schauffele's controversial drop at Wells Fargo

00:28:12 Rory McIlroy's dominant win at Quail Hollow

00:31:46 Jason Day's contention and Xander struggles to close

00:34:01 Red-hot form of Scheffler, McIlroy, Koepka entering PGA

00:37:19 Sleeper picks - Dean Burmester, Bryson DeChambeau

00:42:00 Pressure on Scheffler, wanting playoff finish

00:42:48 Over/under 2.5 LIV players in the top 10

00:43:43 Cut predictions - Woods, Spieth, JT, Zalatoris

00:44:45 Picking the top Australian finisher

00:46:33 Anthony Kim on Twitter, Chamblee feud

00:50:06 Wrap-up and where to find the hosts on social media

In the inaugural episode of Beyond the Tour, hosts Jake Hower and Luke Manning dive into the latest happenings in professional golf.

They analyze the results from the LIV Golf Singapore event, where Brooks Koepka dominated en route to victory, while also discussing the team format and how LIV can continue building momentum.

The conversation shifts to the PGA Tour's CJ Cup, touching on Taylor Pendrith's maiden win and the contrasting field strengths between premier and regular tour events.

Jake and Luke provide insights on newsworthy topics like Talor Gooch's PGA Championship exemption, Greg Norman's potential Open Championship absence, and the ongoing battle between established tours and the upstart LIV Golf circuit.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Introduction and background on hosts

00:00:55 Luke's golfing background

00:01:51 Jake's path into golf

00:03:44 Golf's rising popularity

00:04:28 Mornington Peninsula golf courses

00:05:41 Jake's favorite local courses

00:06:01 Episode format discussion

00:06:27 LIV Golf Singapore recap

00:08:08 Brooks Koepka's dominant win

00:08:53 Cam Smith's resurgent form

00:10:08 Potential LIV team format changes

00:12:00 Singapore as a LIV venue

00:14:17 Replicating LIV's Adelaide success

00:15:21 PGA Tour's CJ Cup recap

00:17:21 Contrasting PGA Tour field strengths

00:19:27 Potential PGA Tour/Korn Ferry integration

00:21:06 Jordan Spieth's struggles

00:22:36 Australian player performances

00:23:08 Talor Gooch's PGA Championship exemption

00:24:49 David Puig's path to the PGA Championship

00:26:27 Potential LIV OWGR inclusion

00:27:49 Greg Norman's potential Open absence

00:29:09 Closing thoughts and listener feedback request