Pull Hook Golf

Welcome to the Pull Hook Golf podcast with host Matt Cook, a Mini Tour dropout, who brings an uncensored look at golf with current co-host, golf influencer Buttsy. Featuring raw interviews with Tour Players, Caddies, Instructors and influential voices.

The People's Open

S2 E48 • Feb 8, 2023 • 61 mins

In this episode, Bobby Brown and Matt Cook delve into the TPC Scottsdale tournament and Waste Management's involvement, and foresee the upcoming Waste Management Open. They reflect on the Pebble Beach tournament, discuss Live Golf's acquisition of the Asian tour, and preview the People's Open. Bobby shares golf gossip and speculates about Phil Mickelson's retirement. The duo also talk about Dustin Johnson's withdrawal and the Netflix documentary about PGA tour players. The episode wraps up with a mention of social media guy, Brad Friedman.

Key Points

The People's Open at TPC Scottsdale is known for its stadium-like atmosphere, with even more stands on holes 16 through 18 this year, turning the event into a major spectacle before the actual majors.
Dustin Johnson reportedly injured his back after getting too intoxicated and wrestling on a boat in Saudi Arabia, leading to his withdrawal from a tournament.
Live Golf's financials reveal no revenue earned last year with expenditures of $784 million, raising questions about the sustainability of the tour despite the Saudi's substantial wealth.

On this episode of Pull Hook Golf titled, “The People’s Open", host Matt and Bobby discuss the recent AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and preview the upcoming Waste Management Open. They recount their own experiences on the golf course, including Bobby's tournament play with Troy and Matt's difficult round at Mountain Shadows. They analyze and share highlights from top performers like Justin Rose, Denny McCarthy, and Michael Kim. Bobby’s son get a huge W caddying on the Korn Ferry Tour. They also examine the elevated purse at the Waste Management Open and the star-studded lineup it's attracting, including big names like Cantlay, Finau, McIlroy, and Spieth. Finally, they discuss the latest LIV Golf news, including Dustin Johnson's withdrawal from his first event “due to a back injury” and the new 1-year ban for non-PGA Tour members playing in LIV Golf League events.

Thank you to the episode sponsor Swing Away Golf Studio, a private golf studio in North Scottsdale, AZ. To learn more about their memberships go to https://www.swingawaygolfstudio.com/ and tell them Pull Hook Golf sent you.

Speakers

Matt Cook

Host • 39%

Bobby Brown

Host • 61%

Chapters

0:00	Introduction and discussion on TPC Scottsdale and Waste Management's role in the tournament
4:34	Discussion on the upcoming Waste Management Open and Bobby Brown's week at Powell
14:24	Reflections on the Pebble Beach tournament and player performances
31:38	Transition to People's Open discussion and review of the Korn Ferry Tour
37:18	Discussion on Live Golf's purchase of the Asian tour and review of the leaderboard
42:24	Preview of the People's Open, course conditions, and tournament expectations
49:43	Discussion on Dustin Johnson's withdrawal and alleged back injury
52:01	Bobby Brown's live golf gossip and predictions about Phil Mickelson's retirement
57:34	Discussion on the Netflix documentary about PGA tour players and conspiracy theories
1:00:16	Mention of social media guy, Brad Friedman, and closing remarks

Transcript

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