In this episode we discuss the recent 3M Open, highlighting Kurt Kitayama's surprising victory after barely making the cut. and the dynamics of low scoring in golf tournaments. We explore the impact of different golf courses on player performance, the significance of winning for player exemptions, and the rise of young female golfers like Lottie Woad. The conversation also touches on Padraig Harrington's legacy in senior golf, Jaco Niemann's success in LIV Golf, and Bubba Watson's ongoing putting struggles. Additionally, we review the nostalgic Happy Gilmore 2 and delve into the importance of footwear in golf performance, concluding with a discussion on the financial stakes of the Wyndham Championship and its implications for the Ryder Cup.

Chapters

00:00 Kurt Kitiyama's Unexpected Victory

05:49 The Importance of Player Exemptions

11:54 The Dynamics of Live Golf and Player Rankings

17:19 Padraig Harrington's Legacy and Senior Golf

23:30 Comparing Young Talents: Jaco Nieman vs. Ludwig Oberg

37:32 The Enigma of Golfing Greats

45:11 The Over-the-Top Narrative of Happy Gilmore 2

55:46 The Financial Dynamics of Professional Golf

In this episode we discuss Scottie Scheffler's impressive performance at the Open Championship and wonder what his ceiling truly is - 19 majors! You won't believe the bet George makes. We compare Scottie's playing style and mindset to that of Tiger, exploring the potential future of Scheffler's career and his chances of achieving a career Grand Slam. The conversation also touches on the other competitors at the Open, as well as the implications for the upcoming Ryder Cup. The conversation delves into the complexities of player selections for the Ryder Cup, highlighting the contrasting strengths of the European team compared to the U.S. team.

Chapters

00:00 Scottie Scheffler's Dominance at the Open Championship

02:47 The Discipline of a Champion

05:43 Comparing Scottie to Tiger Woods

08:44 The Future of Scottie Scheffler's Career

11:31 Betting on Scottie's Major Wins

14:30 The Impact of Competition on Scottie's Success

28:51 The Drive of Professional Golfers

31:18 Faith and Talent in Golf

32:39 Moral Victories at Royal Port Rush

40:14 Ryder Cup Considerations

50:38 European Team Strengths vs. US Team Questions

57:29 Ryder Cup Team Dynamics

01:00:19 Open Championship Cut Analysis

01:03:49 LIV Golf's Performance at the Open

01:05:40 Future Stars in Golf

01:08:16 Twitter Feuds and Golf Opinions

01:11:57 Closing Thoughts and Future Bets

In this episode we look back at a busy weekend of coffee golf and look ahead to the Open Championship at Royal Portrush