In this episode, Jake Hower sits down with Tom Hobbs, the man behind the popular golf social media account "Flushing It Golf".

Tom shares his journey from starting out as a golf meme page to becoming an influential voice in the sport's new media landscape. The two discuss the rise of "fan media" in golf, the challenges and opportunities it presents, and how it differs from traditional journalism.

Tom also offers his candid thoughts on the ongoing battle between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, and how he sees the future of professional golf unfolding. It's an illuminating conversation for anyone interested in the rapidly changing world of golf media and the sport's shifting dynamics.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro and catching up with Tom Hobbs from Flushing It

01:44 How and why Tom started the Flushing It golf social media account

04:03 Flushing It's growth and engagement on Instagram vs Twitter

06:58 Tom's prolific posting schedule and process

08:34 Monetization opportunities and Tom's thoughts on keeping it authentic

10:46 Defining "fan media" vs traditional golf journalism

13:37 The impact of LIV Golf on Flushing It's growth and direction

17:28 Challenges of an audience perceiving bias and trying to stay balanced

20:13 Tom's experience with the Flushing It podcast and website considerations

22:26 Countering US-centric golf perspectives as an international voice

24:08 Tom's ideal vision for the future of professional golf

26:16 The importance of team dynamics and player movement for LIV Golf's success

29:49 Tom and Jake's picks and predictions for the US Open

In this episode of Beyond the Tour, hosts Jake Hower and Luke Manning dive into the world of professional golf, providing insights and analysis on the latest events and storylines.

The duo starts by recapping the Memorial Tournament, where Scottie Scheffler secured his fifth win of the season, and the LIV Golf event in Houston, where Carlos Ortiz emerged victorious. They then shift their focus to the upcoming US Open at Pinehurst, discussing the course setup, key players to watch, and their predictions for the tournament.

Jake and Luke also touch upon the recent meeting between the PGA Tour's transaction subcommittee and the PIF, offering their thoughts on the potential implications for the future of golf.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 Introduction and weekend recap

00:01:13 Memorial Tournament recap: Scottie Scheffler's win and Colin Morikawa's performance

00:03:22 Other standouts from the Memorial Tournament

00:05:11 Liv Golf Houston recap: Carlos Ortiz's victory and notable performances

00:06:41 Team results and format discussion for Liv Golf

00:08:31 Scheduling challenges for concurrent Liv Golf and PGA Tour events

00:10:58 Scandinavian Mixed event recap: Linn Grant's win and Henrik Stenson's collapse

00:12:40 LPGA Tour recap: Linnea Strom's final round 60 and win

00:13:13 US Open preview: Cam Smith's form and Pinehurst course suitability

00:16:32 Pinehurst course setup, conditions, and key skills needed

00:19:27 Key players to watch at the US Open: Scottie Scheffler and Colin Morikawa

00:20:46 Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele's chances at the US Open

00:22:41 Jon Rahm's injury and potential impact on his US Open performance

00:23:51 Liv Golf players to watch at the US Open: Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau

00:28:10 Bryson DeChambeau's evolution and crowd support

00:30:55 Scottie Scheffler's emotional celebration and growing popularity

00:32:09 Other notable players and outsider picks for the US Open

00:33:32 Australian players to watch at the US Open

00:37:51 Predictions and over/under for Liv Golf players and top Aussie at the US Open

00:40:08 Excitement for the US Open and course setup

00:40:45 LPGA Tour's Meijer LPGA Classic preview

00:41:33 Brandel Chamblee's appearance on the No Laying Up podcast

00:43:41 Tron Carter and Luke Elvy's ongoing Twitter exchanges

00:44:24 PGA Tour's transaction subcommittee meeting with the PIF

00:46:47 Lack of progress and concessions in PGA Tour and Liv Golf negotiations

00:48:43 Nate Lashley's criticism of PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan

00:50:24 Wrap-up and expectations for the US Open

In this episode of Beyond the Tour, hosts Jake Hower and Luke Manning dive into the latest happenings in the world of professional golf. They kick off by recapping the thrilling finish at the US Women's Open, where Yuka Saso emerged victorious, and discuss the tragic final round by Australian contender Minjee Lee.

The conversation then shifts to the RBC Canadian Open, where Bobby MacIntyre secured his first PGA Tour win with his dad on the bag, and the guys analyze the strong performances by international players.

Jake and Luke also touch upon the US Open qualifying results and share their thoughts on the adaptability of golfers from various tours. The episode concludes with an intriguing discussion about a potential LIV Golf conspiracy theory involving the former world #1 amateur.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 Intro and overview of the week's biggest events in golf

00:00:41 Recap of the US Women's Open, won by Yuka Saso

00:02:11 Notable players who qualified for the US Open

00:03:09 Discussion on the RBC Canadian Open, won by Bobby MacIntyre

00:05:58 Analyzing the substance of Jake's viral tweet about TaylorMade and LIV Golf

00:11:17 Addressing the social media debate around Grayson Murray's suicide and online behavior

00:12:08 Continuing the recap of the US Women's Open

00:17:19 Discussing the strong Asian presence on the US Women's Open leaderboard

00:19:11 Lexi Thompson's retirement from full-time LPGA schedule

00:20:24 Highlighting Charley Hull's character and personality

00:22:13 Recap of the RBC Canadian Open and Bobby MacIntyre's win with his dad on the bag

00:25:00 Discussing the performance of international players and the OWGR system

00:28:34 Bob MacIntyre calling off the drone during the Canadian Open

00:31:07 Preview of the upcoming LIV Golf event in Houston

00:34:54 Picks for the LIV Golf Houston event

00:35:46 Preview of the Memorial Tournament on the PGA Tour

00:36:26 Discussing the Volvo Scandinavian Mixed event on the DP World Tour

00:37:40 Update on the dropped charges against Scottie Scheffler

00:39:34 Conspiracy theory about amateur Christo Lamprecht potentially joining LIV Golf

00:42:44 Wrap-up and outro