Thursday, August 14, 2025

Show Notes

Join Matt Cook and Josh Gold as they dive into the world of professional golf. They tackle controversies like cheating on the champions tour, performance enhancers, and Bernhard Langer's anchoring scandal. Josh shares insights from Palm Brook Golf Club, while Matt recounts his own comeback story and mental battles with the yips. The episode features an interview with Langer, discusses recent tournaments, player dynamics, and future prospects like Scottie Scheffler's FedEx Cup hopes and JJ Spaun's Ryder Cup potential. Reflections on Langer's allegations and golf improvement wrap up the discussion.

(0:00) Message from a Champions Tour caddie and impact of rule violations on careers
(1:10) Concept of a 'no rules' sports league
(1:33) Introduction to the episode and guest Josh Gold
(2:11) Josh Gold's Instagram and backstory
(2:43) Discussing Bernhard Langer's alleged cheating
(4:22) Sponsor: Devereux Golf, Vice Golf, Rockform, Jones Golf, Stark Health
(7:53) Special introduction of guest Josh Gold
(8:59) Josh Gold's journey into and career in golf
(16:19) The vibe at Palm Brook Golf Club and public interactions
(19:02) Matt Cook's 5 a.m. comeback and work with Josh Gold
(21:44) Dealing with the yips and mental game strategies
(26:02) Winning the tournament and playing with a handicap
(27:18) Importance of playing regularly and building confidence
(30:33) Learning from the mental journey and routine building
(31:05) Bernhard Langer's potential anchoring scandal
(32:31) Langer's history with putting yips and long putters
(33:59) USGA rule changes on anchoring and forearm use
(37:15) Visual evidence and analysis of Langer's putting technique
(46:33) Insights from professional players and USGA officials on the controversy
(57:18) Matt's desire to interview Bernhard Langer
(1:01:48) Upcoming changes to the anchoring rule by the USGA
(1:01:57) Recap of the FedEx Cup St. Jude Championship and Justin Rose's performance
(1:09:22) Discussion on Scottie Scheffler's and Rickie Fowler's seasons
(1:13:27) Xander Schauffele's struggles and BMW Championship preview
(1:15:51) Reflecting on the golf coaching journey
(1:17:14) Thanking Josh Gold for his insights
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