August 20, 2025

Ep 166: Scotties wins the BMW to cruise into the Tour Championship, while Jon Rahm takes the LIV Golf individual title despite Jaco's 5 wins

1 hour 19 minutes

In this episode of the Living It Up podcast, the hosts discuss Scottie Scheffler's recent dramatic win and his potential as the next Tiger Woods. They delve into the mental aspects of the game, the importance of caddies, and the dynamics of the FedEx Cup and Ryder Cup selections. The conversation also explores the need for a reimagined playoff structure in golf and the interchangeable nature of players in the current competitive landscape. Finally, they discuss Keegan Bradley's unique position as both a potential captains pick and captain for the Ryder Cup, weighing the implications of his decisions. In this conversation, the hosts delve into team dynamics, the pressure of winning, and the roles of captains in events like the Ryder Cup. They discuss the stability of the European team, the implications of Ben Griffin's creatine mishap, and the selection process for the Walker Cup. The conversation also touches on the evolution of amateur golf, concerns regarding the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup, and the recent changes to the PGA Tour schedule. Predictions for the upcoming Tour Championship are made.

Chapters

00:00 Scottie Scheffler's Dramatic Win

02:52 The Mental Game of Golf

05:50 Caddies and Their Impact

08:49 The Top 30 and FedEx Cup Dynamics

11:45 Ryder Cup Selections and Team Dynamics

28:57 The Dynamics of Team Selection

29:53 Captaincy vs. Playing: A Balancing Act

31:48 The Case for Keegan Bradley

33:37 Interchangeable Players: The Depth of Talent

35:45 The Importance of Pairings in the Ryder Cup

37:38 Controversial Ryder Cup "Snubs": Morikawa and Novak

39:23 The European Team: A More Settled Roster

49:39 Creatine Mishaps and the US Amateur Championship

52:29 The Walker Cup Selection Process

58:10 Stuart Hagestad's Walker Cup Journey

59:57 The FedEx Cup: A Confusing Legacy

01:01:48 The LIV Golf vs. PGA Tour Dynamics

01:10:23 The Future of the PGA Tour Schedule

01:17:32 Predictions for the Tour Championship

Keywords

Scottie Scheffler, golf, Ryder Cup, FedEx Cup, caddies, PGA Tour, mental game, playoff structure, golf dynamics, player selections, golf, Ryder Cup, PGA Tour, team dynamics, captains, Walker Cup, FedEx Cup, amateur golf, creatine, Tour Championship

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