The Pull Hook

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The Pull Hook episodes

  • Presidents Cup Recap with Manuel Villegas

    In this episode, Matt Cook and special guest Manuel Villegas discuss Manny's golfing history, his journey from professional golfer to caddy, and his experiences at the President's Cup. They delve into the importance of positivity and patience in the sport, and explore the cultural nuances of Korean golf. The episode wraps up with a critique of team formation strategies, a review of the President's Cup aftermath, and plans for the next episode in Las Vegas.

    1 hr 24 min
  • Bryson vs The Rope

    In this episode, Matt Cook and Bobby Brown dissect the Fortinet championship, discuss player performances and delve into the mental game of golf. They spotlight golf rookies, predict outcomes for the President's Cup, and examine the Live Tour's influence. The hosts also touch on ASU Football and NCAA allegations, PGA Tour politics, and interview Phil Mickelson's coach, Andrew Getson. They debunk golf rumors, explore tour demographics, and discuss course culture.

    1 hr 27 min
  • New PGA TOUR Season Begins

    In this episode, Matt Cook and Bobby Brown delve into the latest PGA Tour season, discussing the BMW championship and the upcoming Fortinet Championship. They share caddy insights and chat with guest John Wood about Pro AM preparations. The hosts reflect on cultural golf differences between the US and UK, discuss rising stars like Shane Lowry and Taylor Gooch, and examine the World Golf rankings. They also touch on the influence of social media on golf, PGA Tour's handling of controversies, and the impact of Live Golf on social interactions. The future of the PGA Tour is also discussed before a preview of the next episode.

    1 hr 17 min
  • Shorts or No Shorts?

    In this episode, Matt Cook and Bobby Brown discuss the debate on wearing shorts in Live Golf, explain the PGA tour membership process, and share Eric Barnes' COVID story. They critique Golf Channel's announcers, discuss player attitudes towards major championships, and reveal the International team for the President's Cup. They also talk about team play dynamics, marketing strategies, and upcoming events.

    1 hr 24 min
  • Tour Championship Recap

    In this episode, Matt Cook and Bobby Brown delve into the Korn Ferry tour and the tour championship, discussing caddie styles, betting, and potential format changes. They introduce Kyle Westmoreland, discuss parental challenges in modern coaching, and explore Harold Varner's career choices. The hosts also discuss the new Tour Golf League, future of the President's Cup, and preview upcoming Korn Ferry Tour. They speculate on potential new formats and guests for the podcast.

    1 hr 19 min
  • BMW Championship Recap

    In episode 24, Bobby Brown and Matt Cook recap the BMW championship, preview the tour championship, and delve into Patrick Cantley's victory. They explore the strategy and psychology of golfing for money and discuss the challenges of complex golf courses. The episode also touches on personal interests, upcoming games, and Harold Varner's potential move to Live Golf. Finally, they cover PGA tour strategies, make predictions for the East Lake tournament, and discuss the Pull Hook Golf shop and Bobby's top pick for Atlanta.

    1 hr 15 min
  • FedEx Cup Playoffs St. Jude Classic Recap

    In this episode, Matt Cook and Bobby Brown delve into the first FedEx cup playoff, Troy Merritt's performance, and the impact of weather on gameplay. They discuss handling pressure on the course, their impressions of Wilmington Country Club, and Will Zalatorris' breakthrough victory. The duo also covers the Saudi Golf League, the role of money in golf, and PGA Tour's earnings. The episode concludes with reflections on player performances and a sneak peek into player advisory council insights.

    1 hr 24 min
  • Is a Hostile Takeover Upon Us?

    In this episode, Matt Cook and Bobby Brown delve into the live golf vs PG tour battle, discuss late-season caddy changes, and their impact. They interview Tom Kim about his journey and performance and preview the upcoming FedEx cup event. They also explore Ricky Fowler's career changes, speculate on his coaching choices, and discuss the financial aspects of caddying for top golfers. The episode concludes with a discussion on the Live lawsuit and its implications on the PGA tour.

    1 hr 40 min
  • Happy BDay Bobby Brown

    In this episode, Matt Cook and Bobby Brown celebrate Bobby's birthday before diving into a discussion about the 3M tournament and Troy Merritt's performance. They explore game strategies, player mindset, and performance analysis, and also delve into sneaker culture in golf. The team then analyzes the Wyndham Championship, speculates on Cameron Young's future, and debates the future of the Live Golf tour. They discuss Matthew Wolf's mental health, the relevance of older players, and the rumored Aussie team formation. The episode wraps up with a critique of Tiger Woods' deal, speculations on Greg Norman's future, and the impact of live golf on fan engagement and the PGA Tour.

    1 hr 41 min
  • PGA Tour Pro James Hahn

    In this episode, Bobby Brown and Matt Cook chat with PGA tour player James Hahn about his golf performance and journey from UC Berkeley to the professional circuit. They discuss the importance of trust and teamwork in a caddy-player relationship, featuring insights from Hahn's new caddy, Carson Tilly. Hahn also reminisces about his viral Gangnam Style dance moment and shares his thoughts on the impact of LiveGolf on the sport's future.

    1 hr 58 min

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Stories from golfers who chased the dream and didn't make it. Mini-tour dropouts, Q-School heartbreak, college stars who chose different paths, and Tour players who walked away. Hosted by Matt Cook —…