In this episode of Beyond the Tour, Jake and Luke dive into the exciting conclusion of the Travelers Championship, including Scotty Sheffler's win and the drama of playoff contention. They also review LIV Nashville where Tyrrell Hatton dominated and discuss the Women's PGA, focusing on Amy Yang's first Major win. The duo explores the potential impacts of the PGA and LIV tour schedules, critiques LIV's commentary team and speculates on the future of various golfers and team strategies in the ever-evolving world of professional golf.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Casual Banter

00:39 Review of the Travelers Championship

02:10 Discussion on Course Setups and Player Adaptability

16:38 LIV Nashville Recap

34:04 Upcoming Tournaments and Player Performances

37:11 Tiger Woods and TMRW Sports

40:46 Phil Mickelson's Vision for LIV Teams

42:21 Conclusion and Sign-Off

In this episode of Beyond the Tour, Jake and Luke dive deep into the events of the US Open. They discuss Bryson's sensational victory, Rory McIlroy's heartbreaking loss, and the remarkable performances throughout the tournament at Pinehurst. The duo also covers upcoming events - The Travellers Signature Events, LIV Nashville, and the next female major - the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Catching Up

01:06 US Open Recap

02:28 Bryson's Performance Breakdown

15:45 Rory's Heartbreaking Loss

19:50 Course Analysis and Player Performances

29:09 Tiger Woods' Future in Golf

30:17 Aussie Golfers' Performance Recap

31:42 Cam Smith's Struggles and Prospects

32:18 LIV Golfers' Performance and Notable Mentions

38:53 Grace Kim's LPGA disappointment

41:21 Upcoming Golf Events and Predictions

47:29 Potential Changes in Golf Tournaments

52:06 Rory McIlroy's Divorce Update

53:14 Conclusion and Newsletter Promotion

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