Fairway To Heaven

Former Turner President David Levy joins Su-Ann Heng and Jerry Foltz to commemorate the 6-year anniversary of The Match: Tiger vs. Phil. Levy takes us behind the scenes of how the groundbreaking event came together, revealing the contract negotiations, broadcast strategies, and even some funny stories about Tiger and Phil. He also recounts the infamous streaming fiasco that unfolded on the day of the event.

In this episode, Levy shares his expert insights on the rapidly evolving sports media landscape, including the challenges and opportunities in sports TV rights fees. We also explore the growing influence of women’s sports and the transformative impact of stars like Nelly Korda and Caitlin Clark. A must-listen for anyone passionate about the intersection of sports and media!

0:00 - Intro

01:10 - Sergio Reapplied for DP World Tour

04:18 - Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul

06:15 - Hong Kong Open

07:10 - Ripper Boys Dominate in Australia

08:39 - Burmester Wins in South Africa

09:36 - Rory Wins DP World Tour Championship

16:14 - Nelly Korda Wins the Annika

20:12 - Rafael Campos Wins Bermuda Championship

23:32 - David Levy Joins the Show

24:14 - Destination Appointment Viewing

28:31 - Caitlin Clark's Effect On Women's Sports

34:42 - 6-Year Anniversary of The Match

49:34 - Future of Sports TV Rights Fees

55:04 - Keys to Success in Sports Television

1:01:09 - Reacting to David Levy Conversation

David Feherty joins Jerry Foltz and Su-Ann Heng for an in-depth conversation, covering everything from entertaining the troops to his advocacy for suicide prevention to his most memorable experiences on the golf course. Feherty shares advice for young people facing struggles, offers insights on the unity between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour, and dishes out Ryder Cup predictions alongside a bold take on Joaquin Niemann. We also get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of David’s storied career, including his experiences with Seve Ballesteros and a hilarious caddy story. And, of course, he talks about his decision to join the LIV Golf broadcast team and his shiny new truck. Packed with wit, wisdom, and plenty of laughs, this episode is a must-listen for golf enthusiasts and casual fans alike. Tune in now for the stories, insights, and fun only David Feherty can deliver!

0:00 - Intro  

03:21 - Tyrrell Hatton Finishes 2nd in Abu Dhabi  

04:15 - LIV Golfers Playing DP World Tour Event in Dubai  

06:06 - Adrian Meronk Feature Article

08:17 - Cam Smith and Lucas Herbert Playing In Australia  

08:33 - Big Names Playing Hong Kong Open  

11:42 - Austin Eckroat Wins in Cabo  

12:29 - Bernhard Langer Wins at 67 Years Old  

15:23 - Mean Tweets: FTH Edition  

22:08 - David Feherty Joins the Show  

25:47 - David Feherty's Charity Work with Veterans  

34:19 - Best Advice for Struggling Young People  

37:13 - David Feherty's New Truck  

39:32 - Decision to Join the LIV Golf Broadcast Team  

42:40 - First LIV Golf Event Broadcast Experience  

45:10 - Joaquin Niemann Prediction  

46:41 - Ryder Cup Speculations  

48:50 - Unity Between LIV Golf and PGA Tour  

51:27 - Feherty’s Experience with Seve Ballesteros  

53:51 - Feherty’s Caddie, Rodney Wooler  

58:11 - Best Advice Feherty Has Ever Received  

1:01:36 - Reacting to David Feherty Conversation  

This episode of Fairway to Heaven is brimming with excitement! We start with highlights from the International Series and Richard T. Lee’s commanding win at the 2024 BNI Indonesian Masters. Bubba Watson amazes with a hole-in-one that leads to an inspiring donation, while Charley Hull takes the crown in Riyadh, ending her 2-year drought without a win. Cam Smith battles to a tied third at the Queensland PGA, and we break down what a potential game-changing PIF investment in the PGA Tour might look like. Wrapping up, Jerry and Su-Ann discuss potential free agent moves in the LIV Golf offseason, and where some of golf’s biggest stars might end up. Tune in for all the action and insights!

0:00 - Intro
02:55 - The International Series
05:04 - Richard T. Lee Wins 2024 BNI Indonesian Masters
09:36 - Bubba Watson Gets Hole-in-One, Donates House
15:16 - Charley Hull Wins in Riyadh
19:11 - Cam Smith tied for 3rd in Queensland PGA
23:20 - PIF Investment in PGA Tour
41:43 - Out of Bounds: Dodgers Win
43:11 - Team Trade Speculations
1:01:48 - Final Thoughts

In this episode, we dive into the latest buzz in the golf world, including the singular LIV Golf spot up for grabs in the LIV Promotions Event, recent updates from the International Series, Tom Kim's unforgettable locker room incident and a look at the next year's event hosted in India.

Later, Jeff Bullock from The Ultimate Golf Rankings joins Jerry and Su-Ann to discuss The Universal Golf Rankings, a cutting-edge platform for the world of professional golf and junior golf rankings. Jeff breaks down how TUGR's data-driven approach brings efficiency and monetization potential to junior golf and the betting scene. This is one for the golf fanatics—whether you’re keeping score or placing bets, we’ve got you covered.

Tune in for an episode packed with updates, insights, and all the big names in golf!

0:00 - Intro

02:14 - LIV Promotions Event

07:23 - International Series Updates

08:51 - Tom Kim's Locker Room Incident

10:51 - The International Series: First Event in India

15:16 - Rank the Golfer

18:16 - Jeff Bullock Joins the Show

19:38 - TUGR: A Quick Rundown

21:28 - An Unbiased Ranking System

35:07 - Using TUGR for Exemption Criteria

36:56 - Junior Golf Rankings

40:17 - Monetization Strategy

41:30 - Using TUGR for College Recruitment

44:46 -  TUGR and Betting Companies

50:13 - Reacting to Jeff Bullock Conversation

On this week’s Fairway to Heaven, Jerry and Su-Ann cover all the latest happenings in the world of LIV Golf. We kick off with team speculations, including Eugenio Chacarra’s release from Fireballs GC, Cleeks GC potential rebrand and what might happen for players in the open zone. Jerry and Su-Ann discuss the latest in the world of Ripper GC, the excitement surrounding the International Series, and what’s to come with the LIV Golf promotions event.

0:00 - Intro

03:05 - LIV Golf Team Speculations
04:30 - Eugenio Lopez-Chacarra Released by Fireballs GC
07:01 - Cleeks GC Full Rebrand
09:30 - Wildcards and Underdogs
14:42 - Cam Smith Interview with The Herald Sun
20:53 - The Ripper Boys
23:16 - The International Series
29:32 - LIV Golf Promotions
32:16 - Vincent Brothers Working on LIV Golf Return
35:48 - Fairway to Heaven: Origins
36:36 - Bubba Watson in BNI Indonesia Masters 2024
42:08 - Outro
 

Thomas Pieters joins Jerry Foltz and Su-Ann Heng to dive deep into his journey from college golf to the professional circuit, touching on his experiences at the 2016 Ryder Cup, his thrilling adventures racing Volkswagen buggies, and his future with the RangeGoats GC. Discover the challenges he faced over the past two years, his decision to join LIV Golf, and how he’s working to change the perception of golf, especially in Belgium. We explore his relationship with caddie Adam Marrow, the role models who inspire him, and what it’s like representing Belgium on the Olympic stage. Plus, get insights into his goals for the coming year, learn about the most famous Belgian golfer in history, and find out one surprising fact about Thomas that you probably didn’t know! Tune in for an inspiring conversation filled with adrenaline, personal anecdotes, and a fresh take on the game of golf!

0:00 - Intro

06:19 - PGA vs. LIV Golf Match

08:06 - Tyrell Hatton wins Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

09:31 - Matt McCarty wins Black Desert Championship

12:34 - Thomas Pieters Joins the Show

13:29 - Racing Volkswagen Buggies

20:30 - Future with RangeGoats GC

21:50 - 2016 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine

24:31 - Adrenaline Junkie

27:47 - How Popular is Golf in Belgium?

28:54 - Wamp App

32:39 - Changing the Perception of Golf

35:55 - Caddy Clubhouse

40:19 - Relationship with Caddie Adam Marrow

43:02 - Struggles Past 2 Years

46:46 - Why did Thomas Pieters Join LIV Golf?

51:12 - From College to Pro Career

57:01 - The Hardest Challenge to Overcome

58:19 - The Most Famous Belgian Golfer in History

1:00:05 - Thomas Pieters' Role Models

1:02:08 - Representing Belgium at the Olympics

1:05:10 - A Great Tennis Player

1:08:38 - Goals for Next Year

1:11:14 - One Thing We Don't Know About Thomas Pieters

1:13:04 - Reacting to Thomas Pieters Conversation

Join us for a special episode of Fairway to Heaven where we celebrate a year of unforgettable conversations, laughter, and insights! In this compilation, we’ve gathered the most memorable clips from our favorite guests and topics, showcasing the heart and soul of our show. From hilarious anecdotes to profound revelations, this episode is a journey through our top moments that left a lasting impact. Whether you’re a long-time listener or new to the podcast, get ready to relive the highlights that made us laugh, think, and feel. Tune in and experience the magic that has shaped our year together!

0:00 - Intro

01:13 - Jon Rahm

01:32 - Bryson DeChambeau

05:34 - Phil Mickelson

11:25 - Anthony Kim

18:48 - Cam Smith

20:01 - Louis Oosthuizen

22:44 - Dean Burmester

24:08 - Bubba Watson

30:29 - Sergio Garcia

31:10 - Lee Westwood

32:33 - Richard Bland

36:13 - Matthew Wolff

40:43 - Talor Gooch

43:23 - Henrik Stenson and Ian Poulter

45:21 - Graeme McDowell

48:21 - Abe Ancer

49:51 - Caleb Surratt

51:22 - Marc Leishman

51:49 - Darius Butler

53:34 - Martin Kaymer

54:59 - Harold Varner III

56:15 - Peter Uihlein

57:45 - Charles Howell III

59:13 - Carlos Ortiz

1:00:23 - Kevin Na

1:01:15 - Eugenio Chacarra

1:02:40 - Anirban Lahiri

1:04:13 - Outro

Brendan Steele joins Jerry Foltz and Su-Ann Heng to discuss the role his close relationship with Phil Mickelson played in him joining LIV Golf. This year’s LIV Golf Adelaide Champion chats about what that win meant to him, being the proud owner of LIV Golf’s first albatross, and his favorite part of playing on LIV Golf. Steele also talks about his love of tequila and Linkin Park.

0:00 - Intro

07:33 - President's Cup Recap

12:03 - Brendan Steele Joins the Show

13:13 - Brendan Steele's Love of Tequila

17:18 - Winning LIV Golf Adelaide

23:14 - HyFlyers Beat Torque

27:44 - Relationship with Phil Mickelson

31:31 - Favorite Part of LIV Golf

33:41 - Growing Up without Golf

42:03 - PGA Tour Success

45:15 - Joining LIV Golf

50:46 - Fairway to Love

56:37 - First LIV Golf Albatross

59:06 - Brendan Steele's Legacy

1:01:00 - A Bad Day for Brendan Steele

1:06:04 - Brendan Steele's Music Taste

1:09:53 - Reacting to Brendan Steele Conversation

Andy Ogletree joins Jerry Foltz and Su-Ann Heng to discuss his season with HyFlyers GC and give us the scoop on where he’ll be playing next year on LIV Golf. The 2019 U.S. Amateur Champion tells all about his experience in the LIV Golf Team Championship, playing in The Masters with Tiger Woods, and what Phil Mickelson is cheffing up for dinner. Ogletree also tells us about his offseason wrist surgery and goals for next season.

0:00 - Intro

03:28 - LIV Golf Team Championship Recap

13:20 - Relegated Players

15:01 - LIV Golf Off-Season

18:30 - Andy Ogletree Joins the Show

20:53 - LIV Golf Team Championship Experience

24:15 - Phil's Faith in Andy Ogletree

27:29 - Offseason Wrist Surgery

33:30 - HyFlyers GC Training Camp

35:43 - Ogletree Family Supermarket

38:04 - 2019 U.S. Amateur Champion

41:28 - Playing with Tiger at the Masters

49:05 - Playing at the Top Level

52:20 - The Pressure of Playing Team Golf

1:01:46 - Enjoying Singaporean Cuisine

1:04:43 - Playing Golf Growing Up

1:07:04 - Quick Fire Questions

1:13:29 - Andy Ogletree's Goals

1:16:07 - Reacting to Andy Ogletree Conversation

Jerry Foltz and Su-Ann Heng round up the LIV Golf individual season, recapping all the drama from last week’s event in Chicago. The Fairway to Heaven duo discuss Jon Rahm’s dominant season on LIV Golf, Joaquin Niemann falling just short, and the success of Legion XIII as a whole. The hosts also breakdown all the movement, or lack thereof, in the Lock Zone, Drop Zone, and Relegation Zone.

0:00 - Intro

01:20 - Jon Rahm Wins LIV Golf Individual Championship

06:12 - Lock Zone Situation

07:40 - Bubba Watson Relegated

11:32 - The Show Goes On