Summary

Andrew chats with Jared Doerfler and he discusses his experience writing the newsletter Perfect Putt, which focuses on the business side of golf. He shares how he started the newsletter with no audience or following and how it has grown over the years. They also touch on the rise of indoor golf and the potential for growth in the off-course golf sector. Jared also shares his personal experience playing college golf and what to look for in the college golf world in the years to come.

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Andrew interviews Jack Newton, a high school senior and aspiring college golfer. Jack shares his journey from being a baseball player to falling in love with golf and pursuing a college golf scholarship. He discusses the challenges and uncertainties of the college golf recruiting process and the importance of finding the right fit for both the golf program and the academic side. Jack also talks about the role of faith in his golf journey and the importance of enjoying the present moment. In this conversation, Jack Newton discusses the importance of separating golf from personal life to maintain mental well-being. He emphasizes the need to be content both on and off the golf course and highlights the role of a strong support system in achieving success. Jack also shares his thoughts on the evolving landscape of professional golf, including the potential merger between the PGA Tour and Live Golf, and the impact of guaranteed money on young golfers. He praises Scottie Scheffler as a dominant player and predicts that he will win multiple majors in the future.

Tom, Andrew, and Billy follow the trend and run a fantasy draft of 10 players each to build a team of professional golfers who will win the most across all tours over the next 6 years.

Tom and Andrew catch up on 2024 goals and Andrew's progress watching Season 1 of West Wing (and the insanity of a political career). They also talk about the 'The Match' presented by Capital One, Joaquin Neiman's invitation to the Masters, and Anthony Kim's golf comeback.

Weiwei Gao, former UVA Cavalier, shares his journey in golf, from his junior and college career to his transition to professional golf. He discusses the challenges of finding golf courses to practice on in Virginia and the decision to move to Jacksonville for better practice opportunities. Weiwei also talks about the competition in college golf, playing in international tournaments, and the realities of professional golf outside of the PGA and Korn Ferry Tours. He shares his passion for creating golf content and his plans for a YouTube channel. The conversation concludes with a discussion about his experiences at the Asian Games and his favorite courses in Charlottesville.

Tom and Andrew discuss various topics including Tom's injury, the Super Bowl, the Waste Management Phoenix Open, and the performances of Justin Thomas and Sahith Theegala. They also touch on the impact of media coverage on the perception of golf tournaments and the struggles of Scottie Scheffler's putting. Overall, it was an engaging and informative conversation about recent events in the world of golf. In this conversation, Tom Holley and Andrew discuss Justin Thomas' dominance in the PGA Tour and predict his future wins. The conversation then shifts to the Genesis Invitational and their thoughts on the branding of Sun Day Red. They discuss the rule of three and the explanation behind Tiger's logo. They review Tiger's new apparel and share their picks for the Genesis Invitational.

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Katie McCarthy, the founder and CEO of Kilo Tango, shares her journey of starting a women's golf apparel line. She discusses the inspiration behind the brand, the challenges she faced in manufacturing and launching the products, and the success she experienced at the PGA Show last year. Katie also talks about her vision for Kilo Tango and her goal of becoming the go-to golf brand for women. She highlights the importance of finding the right target customer and building a community around the brand. Katie also shares her excitement about partnering with Bantee and the opportunities it presents for marketing Kilo Tango.

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PGA TOUR Enterprises is the new business led by the PGA TOUR and the billionaire investors of the Strategic Sports Group. Tom and Andrew talk the impact on casual golf fans and the potential benefits of the new entity. Also, Tyrrell Hatton is headed to LIV, we check in on our personal goals for the year, and we conclude with predictions for the Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:02 Announcement of PGA Tour Enterprises

03:25 Discussion on the Implications of PGA Tour Enterprise

05:20 Impact on Casual Golf Fans

06:16 Potential Benefits of PGA Tour

10:34 Jay Monahan's Role

16:34 Terrell Hatton's Move to LIV

19:01 Potential Impact on Other European Tour Players

21:12 Review of Personal Goals for the Year

22:41 Dry January

29:00 Weather Conditions at Pebble Beach

32:23 Pebble Beach Picks

In this episode, Tom and Billy chat through this week in golf, the NFL playoffs, and a horrid week of office basketball. We are joined by the second most important amateur in golf and friend of the program Harry Grosso to discuss his standout college career, time in upstate New York, and discuss Nick Dunlap’s miracle win.

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Chapters:

00:00 Ad Read | Two Guys With Balls

00:44 Tom & Billy | Intro

03:44 Welcome Harry Grosso

11:05 Harry’s Improbable Win

25:28 Nick Dunlap’s Win & The Kids Are Alright

32:23 Pepper Sauce Segment

35:38 Outro

In this conversation, Tom Holley, Billy, and Harry Grosso discuss various topics related to golf. They start with Harry's background in golf and his experience playing for Skidmore College. They then talk about Harry's improbable win in a college golf tournament and the facilities available to him at Skidmore. The conversation then shifts to Nick Dunlap's recent win and the rarity of amateur golfers winning professional tournaments. They also discuss the success of young golfers and the commitment of Adrian Meronk to LIV. In this episode, the hosts interview Harry Grasso, a division three golf champion, and discuss various topics related to golf. They also introduce a new segment called Pepper Sauce, where they ask rapid-fire questions to their guests. The episode concludes with a discussion about Nick Dunlap and the state of amateur and young golfers' games.