Matt Cook and Buttsy return with exciting updates, including Matt's new role with Vice Golf. They discuss the BMW PGA Championship, LIV Golf's team dynamics, and Phil Mickelson's future. A new TOUR Insider is announced; Brent Grant joins Pull Hook Golf. He shares insights from his golf journey and the PGA Tour, offering thoughts on the President's Cup and players like Si Woo Kim. The guys analyze the US team's strengths and spotlight players such as Sam Burns. They also dive into golf content creation on YouTube and preview upcoming tournaments.

(0:00) Introduction and episode overview

(0:19) Recap of BMW PGA Championship and LIV Golf Team Championship

(0:45) Preview of Presidents Cup

(0:52) Sponsor: Swannies Golf

(3:14) Matt Cook becomes Vice Golf ambassador

(3:48) BMW PGA Championship highlights and analysis

(10:26) LIV Golf Team Championship insights

(14:38) Phil Mickelson's comments on LIV Golf

(18:24) Swannies Style Segment - Golf attire debate

(21:47) Style discussion - Evaluating golf socks

(25:24) Announcement of New TOUR Insider

(27:22) Interview with Brent Grant and his golf journey

(34:42) Brent Grant's thoughts on LIV Golf

(37:19) In-depth Presidents Cup preview

(45:22) US vs. International team comparison

(48:25) Royal Montreal Golf Club discussion

(50:15) Analysis of Sam Burns and Short Game Chef

(54:56) Assessing Max Homa and Brian Harman

(57:28) International team's motivation at Presidents Cup

(58:59) PGA Tour media coverage critique

(1:02:38) Promoting new golf talents and personalities

(1:08:55) Challenges for Korn Ferry Tour players

(1:12:25) Competitiveness of the International team

(1:13:40) Presidents Cup predictions

(1:16:25) U.S. team potential liabilities

(1:19:26) Hosts' humor and light-hearted banter

(1:20:25) Golf betting discussion

(1:22:25) Wrapping up and final thoughts

(1:22:40) Sponsor: Swannies Golf

Matt Cook chats with Parker McLachlin about his golf journey, mental coaching, and his unique PGA Tour win in Hawaii. They explore the creation of the Short Game Chef, Parker's coaching philosophy, and what makes his short game coaching stand out. Parker shares practical chipping tips for average golfers and strategies for Bermuda grass. They also discuss instructor rivalries, social media's role, and critiques of standardized methods. Parker introduces the Short Game Chef online program and app, discusses community building, and answers rapid-fire questions. The episode concludes with Tour Championship predictions and closing thoughts.

(0:00) Introduction and Parker McLaughlin's journey in golf

(1:04) Parker McLaughlin's early days and transition to professional golf

(6:05) Hawaiian PGA Tour winners and the role of mental coaching

(9:51) Creation of Short Game Chef and unique PGA Tour win

(13:53) Short game coaching and teaching philosophy

(18:08) Differentiating factors in Parker's short game coaching

(19:49) Chipping advice for average golfers

(28:43) Playing strategies for Bermuda grass

(34:30) Instructor rivalries and social media in golf

(36:38) Short game techniques and variety importance

(47:47) Critique of standardized instruction methods

(49:01) Media's influence on golf instruction

(50:50) Introduction to Short Game Chef online program and app

(58:22) Short Game Chef community building and rapid fire Q&A

(1:04:11) Tour Championship predictions and closing thoughts

Matt Cook and Buttsy recap last week's pro golf highlights, analyze Solheim Cup teams, and discuss LIV Golf format suggestions and the Chicago event, including updates on Pat Perez and Sergio Garcia. They spotlight Rasmus Højgaard's Irish Open victory and Patton Kizzire's Procore Championship win. The episode covers simulcasting PGA Tour events, Fall Series rebranding, and features the Swannies Style segment analyzing the LIV Golf Championship ring. Looking ahead, they preview the 2024 BMW PGA Championship and discuss PGA Tour-PIF negotiations, DP World Tour's stance on LIV golfers, and potential deal delays. A humorous Lifetime Fitness pool story wraps up the episode.

(0:00) Welcome to Pull Hook Golf

(2:18) Best Pro Golf Last Week

(4:09) Solheim Cup: Team Analysis and MVP Discussion

(7:42) LIV Golf Format Suggestions and Chicago Event Highlights

(14:02) Pat Perez's LIV Golf Status and Sergio Garcia's Finish

(17:00) Irish Open and Rasmus Højgaard's Victory

(21:30) Procore Championship and Patton Kizzire's Win

(25:01) Simulcasting PGA Tour Events and Fall Series Rebranding

(29:07) Swannies Style Segment: LIV Golf Championship Ring Analysis

(38:24) 2024 BMW PGA Championship Preview and PGA Tour-PIF Negotiations

(45:00) DP World Tour's Position on LIV Golfers and Fines Debate

(52:25) US Government's Role in Golf Negotiations

(55:20) Future of LIV Golf and PGA Tour Relationship

(1:00:24) Potential Delays in Deal Finalization

(1:03:24) Humorous Lifetime Fitness Pool Incident

(1:05:20) Sponsors and Wrap-Up

Matt Cook and Buttsy kick off with a preview of the Fall Golf Season discussing emerging talent and veteran presence in the series. The branding of the Fall series is compared to the Korn Ferry tour, followed by a comprehensive Procore Championship preview, including Sahith Theegala's chances. They then shift to LIV Golf Chicago, exploring player dynamics, standings, and Anthony Kim's situation. The Swannies Style segment announces a major GIVEAWAY! Lastly the guys cover Bernhard Langer's anchoring controversy, leading to suggestions for new putter anchoring rules. The episode wraps up with a debate on rule 10.1b, Langer's technique, and acknowledgments.

(0:00) Welcome to the Pull Hook Golf podcast

(1:54) Fall Series Preview

(15:29) Branding of the Fall Series and Korn Ferry Tour comparison

(20:10) Comprehensive Procore Championship preview

(29:34) Sahith Theegala's chances at Procore Championship

(30:16) LIV Golf Chicago preview, player dynamics, and speculation

(39:58) LIV Golf Chicago standings and Anthony Kim's situation

(45:35) Swannies Style segment

(54:13) Golf's Anchorman: Bernhard Langer

(57:02) Champions Tour's stance and media's role in anchoring issue

(1:00:13) Clarifying rule 10.1b and Bernhard Langer's putting technique debate

(1:05:59) Recap of Episode Topics and Sponsor Acknowledgement

Matt Cook kicks off the episode with a recap of the 2024 Tour Championship. He revisits Sahith Theegala's penalty, reviews the final leaderboard, and suggest Match Play for the TOUR Championship moving forward. The relevance of President's Cup captain's picks is discussed. Matt recounts his golf weekend with Buttsy at Chaparral Pines, including a hole-in-one and a chat on fall golf attire. Then it's the Fall Golf preview for the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, Buttsy's upcoming caddying plans, and teasers for upcoming episodes.

(0:00) Welcome to the Pull Hook Golf podcast

(0:30) Episode Preview: Tour Championship Recap, President's Cup Captain's Picks, Fall Golf Preview

(4:29) 2024 Tour Championship Recap and Match Play suggestions

(9:46) Sahith Theegala's Penalty & Leaderboard Rundown

(19:26) President's Cup Captain's Picks

(34:04) Matt and Buttsy's Golf Weekend at Chaparral Pines

(37:44) Swannies Style Segment

(41:39) PGA Tour and LIV Golf: Fall Previews

(48:53) Buttsy's Caddying Plans and Upcoming Podcast Episode Teasers

Matt Cook and Buttsy kick off the episode with an overview, followed by a shout-out to Swannies Golf. They dive into a detailed BMW Championship recap and discuss standout performances. The conversation shifts to the Ryder Cup, focusing on Keegan Bradley's potential role. They touch on the Content Creator Classic and the podcast's growth before previewing the Tour Championship. Mental and health aspects in golf are explored, followed by the Swannies Style Segment. They cover PGA Tour's drug testing, media rights, and restrictions, then delve into the LIV Golf and PGA Tour merger updates. The episode wraps up with a look at LIV Golf's future and closing remarks.

(0:00) Welcome and Episode Preview

(2:36) Sponsor: Swannies Golf

(5:12) BMW Championship Recap and Player Discussions

(16:44) Ryder Cup Talk and Keegan Bradley's Role

(23:55) Content Creator Classic

(29:24) Tour Championship Preview

(41:01) Mental and Health Aspects in Golf

(46:57) Swannies Style Segment

(52:16) PGA Tour's Drug Testing and Policies

(1:05:57) Media Rights and PGA Tour Restrictions

(1:12:52) LIV and PGA Tour Merger Updates

(1:15:03) LIV Golf's Future and Pre-Shot Routines

(1:16:06) Closing Remarks and Listener Appreciation

(1:16:35) Sponsor: Swannies.co Discount Offer

Matt Cook and Buttsy kick off the episode with a shout-out to Swannies Golf. They dive into a discussion on the new PXG Tour Driver, followed by a detailed recap of the FedEx Cup Championship, highlighting Sam Burns and Nick Dunlap. They analyze performances from Denny McCarthy, Billy Horschel, and Seamus Power. Maverick McNealy's notable T12 finish and Australian players' performances lead into a comparison of Scottie Scheffler and Tiger Woods. They cover Tom Kim's collapse and preview the BMW Championship, including field analysis and betting odds. The episode also features a FedEx Cup Match Play proposal, a US Amateur Championship recap, and a Swannies Style Segment on Brooks Koepka's outfit. They wrap up with a recap of LIV Golf Greenbrier.

(0:00) Welcome to Pull Hook Golf

(3:24) Sponsor: Swannies Golf Promo Code

(3:42) St. Jude Championship Recap and Hideki Matsuyama's performance

(6:21) Matsuyama's Chick-Fil-A Story

(8:01) Viktor Hovland and Scottie Scheffler Analysis

(11:18) Scheffler's FedEx Cup Branding Criticism

(16:37) Sam Burns, Nick Dunlap, and Other Top Finishers

(25:11) Wyndham Clark, Robert MacIntyre, and Denny McCarthy's Performances

(27:12) Billy Horschel, Seamus Power, and Maverick McNealy's Standings

(29:12) Sponsor: Swannies

(30:23) Jordan Spieth's Season

(40:20) Tom Kim's Collapse

(42:24) BMW Championship Preview and Betting Odds

(49:22) Practice Techniques and Match Play Format Discussion

(1:05:57) U.S. Amateur Championship Recap

(1:17:52) LIV Golf Greenbrier Recap

(1:29:31) LIV Golf Schedule and Episode Wrap-up

(1:30:03) Sponsor: Swannies.co

Matt Cook and Buttsy host this episode from the PXG Headquarters, starting with a recap of the Wyndham Championship and a preview of the FedEx Cup Playoffs. They dive into a controversial discussion on Matt Kuchar and highlight Max Greyserman's recent performance. The episode includes an in-depth analysis of the FedEx St. Jude and BMW Championships, followed by a comprehensive review of PXG Irons. They offer a deep dive into the FedEx Cup Playoffs, share betting odds and their picks, and discuss the latest from LIV Golf Greenbrier. The episode wraps up with a segment on golf bad breaks, player form, and a nod to their sponsors, PXG and Swannies Golf.

(0:00) Welcome Back to Pull Hook Golf from PXG Headquarters

(2:47) Matt Kuchar's Behavior

(9:18) Max Greyserman's Performance and Aaron Rai's Consistency

(17:46) FedEx Cup Preview and Excitement for Castle Pines

(19:20) Sponsor: Swannies Golf

(22:12) FedEx Cup Playoffs and St. Jude Championship Analysis

(24:35) TPC Southwind Course Details, Field, and Betting odds

(30:08) Pull Hook Picks

(33:46) Swannies Style Segment

(39:33) LIV Golf Greenbrier, Graeme McDowell, and Drug Testing

(45:17) Bryson's Chances and LIV Golf's Team and Individual Standings

(52:01) Golf Picks, BUT LOUDER

(54:17) Closing Remarks

Matt Cook and Buttsy welcome listeners back with a discussion on recent tornado warnings. They recap the 2023 Paris Olympics golf event and preview the upcoming Wyndham Championship. The episode dives into Scottie Scheffler's emotional win and overall tournament performances, followed by a detailed leaderboard rundown and player analysis. They preview the Wyndham Championship and the FedEx Cup, discussing betting odds, their picks and the Swannies Style Segment. The episode also features a debate on Player of the Year between Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele. They wrap up with a teaser for next week's episode.

(0:00) Welcome Back to the Pull Hook Golf podcast

(3:01) Episode Overview

(7:40) Scottie Scheffler's Emotional Olympics Win

(15:19) Leaderboard Rundown and Player Analysis

(29:07) Wyndham Championship Preview

(30:57) Sponsor: Swannies Golf

(36:05) Betting Odds & Picks

(37:15) Swannies Style Segment

(41:04) POTY Debate: Scottie Scheffler vs. Xander Schauffele

(44:59) Episode Wrap-up

Matt Cook and Buttsy open with a recap of the 3M Open. They dive into Jonathan Vegas’s win and Max Greyserman’s Sunday performance. In PGA Tour news, the Creator Classic is announced and discussed. They recap LIV Golf UK with reactions from Tyrrell Hatton's missed putt and Jon Rahm's 1st LIV win. The Swannies Style Segment has them discussing the Team USA outfits for the Olympics. Then a full breakdown of the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics Golf event. They'll analyze golf's place in the Olympics, how player's opinions of it have changed since the Rio games, betting odds and picks.

(0:00) Welcome and Introduction

(0:24) Episode Overview

(1:09) Sponsor: Swannies Golf Promo Code 'PullHookGolf25'

(2:11) Professional Putting League (PPL) Announcement and Skins Game Details

(5:32) Jonathan Vegas’s Career and Performance

(8:13) Max Greyserman’s Performance

(10:54) PGA Tour Announcement of the Creator Classic

(12:21) The Reality of How Good Professional Golfers Are

(19:50) Listener Milestone and LIV Golf UK Recap

(22:35) Tyrrell Hatton and Jon Rahm’s Reaction to Missed Opportunities

(27:07) LIV Golf Developments: Joining, Relegation, and Player Struggles

(38:31) Swannies Style Segment: Team USA Outfits and Olympic Golf Preview

(45:47) LIV Golfers and Olympic Team Selection Controversy

(52:10) Golf's Place in the Olympics and Betting Odds

(1:00:47) Closing Remarks and Acknowledgements