Wednesday, January 3, 2024

2024 Golf Updates: The Sentry Tournament and PIF Negotiations

On this episode of the Pull Hook Golf podcast, host Matt Cook kicks off the first episode of the new year by thanking the listeners for their support and announcing that the podcast has reached number four on the Spotify podcast list of top golf podcasts. He previews the upcoming Sentry Tournament at Kapalua and discusses the betting odds for the event. Matt also introduces the new Swannies Style segment, where he talks about recent sponsorship deals and changes in golf apparel. He provides updates on the PGA Tour and PIF (the Magic Dragon)'s negotiations and shares the latest LIV Golf news, including Cam Smith's wedding and Brooks Koepka's New Year's Eve celebration. Key Takeaways: - The Sentry Tournament is taking place at Kapalua, the only par 73 course on the PGA Tour. - Scottie Scheffler is the top favorite to win the tournament, but Max Homa is Matt's pick for the win. - Jason Day has switched from Nike to Malbon for his golf apparel. - Xander Schauffele has left Adidas and is now representing Descente. - The PGA Tour and PIF (the Magic Dragon) have extended their negotiations deadline to March 2024. - Patrick Cantlay addresses his role on the PGA Tour policy board and his relationship with Rory McIlroy. - Billy Horschel wanted $45 million to join Live Golf, according to Ian Poulter. Listeners get 25% off at Swannies.co using promo code PullHookGolf25 0:00:00 - Introduction and gratitude for listeners 0:02:06 - Sponsorship announcement for Swannies 0:04:09 - Discussion on the Sentry Tournament at Kapalua 0:06:12 - Debate on PGA Tour players' salaries and earning potential 0:08:05 - Analysis of betting odds for the tournament 0:09:14 - Player predictions and favorites for the event 0:11:04 - Recommendation of Max Homa as a potential winner 0:11:46 - Call for audience predictions and engagement 0:12:11 - Encouragement for new viewers to watch the PGA Tour 0:12:18 - Mention of pairings and appreciation for PGA Tour's updates 0:12:48 - Previewing the pairings for the upcoming tournament. 0:13:27 - Discussing the players in the Xander Schauffler and Collin Morikawa pairing. 0:14:15 - Talking about the pairing of Ricky Fowler, Max Homa, and Ludvig Aberg. 0:14:58 - Previewing the Tommy Fleetwood, Tony Finua, and Patrick Cantlay pairing. 0:15:31 - Highlighting the underrated pairing of Sam Burns, Sahith Thegala, and Wyndham Clark. 0:16:07 - Discussing Keegan Bradley, Terrell Hatton, and Matthew Fitzpatrick pairing. 0:17:15 - Advertisement for Swannies golf apparel. 0:17:41 - Introducing the new Swannies Style segment and discussing Jason Day's switch from Nike to Malbon. 0:18:25 - Speculating on Xander Schauffele's switch from Adidas to Descente. 0:23:50 - Providing an update on the PGA Tour and PIF agreement. 0:26:33 - PGA Tour memo on extension and new investors 0:27:56 - Deal soured between PGA Tour and PIF 0:29:47 - Patrick Cantlay's polished interview on various issues 0:32:23 - Cantlay's response to Ryder Cup controversy 0:34:59 - Cantlay's relationship with Rory McIlroy 0:36:54 - Cantlay's polished responses and lack of authenticity 0:38:02 - Cam Smith's wedding 0:39:18 - Wedding stress affecting Cam Smith's performance 0:40:28 - Brooks Koepka's wild New Year's Eve party 0:41:07 - Jon Rahm does not have a team for the upcoming event. 0:42:18 - Speculation about potential team members for Jon Rahm. 0:43:45 - Greg Norman's business acumen. 0:45:57 - Discussion on Billy Horschel and Ian Poulter's social media exchange. 0:48:11 - Mention of Billy Horschel's $45 million demand to join LIV Golf. 0:49:17 - Idea of PGA Tour vs. LIV Golf boxing matches. 0:50:19 - Prediction of Billy Horschel winning in a boxing match against Ian Poulter. 0:51:30 - Excitement for upcoming tournaments and appreciation for listeners. 0:52:01 - Promotion of Swannies golf gear with a discount code. END - Conclusion and thanks for tuning in to Season 2.