Friday, July 18, 2025

Nick Tarnasky on Golf Fights, NHL Stories, and Open Championship Insights

Matt Cook, Buttsy, and Nick Tarnasky dive into Tarnasky's NHL career and the viral golf fight heard round the world. They discuss its aftermath and conflict resolution on the course. Tarnasky shares insights on old-school hockey fights and his Open Championship pick, highlighting Team Canada's connection. The conversation shifts to golf course conflicts, Buttsy's Halloween costume, and Chris Gotterup's Scottish Open win. They analyze Open Championship betting odds, Rory McIlroy's motivation, and Scottie Scheffler's priorities. The episode touches on Talor Gooch's LIV Golf exclusion, Xander Schauffele's decision, and Grant Horvat's PGA Tour event choice, wrapping up with sponsor thanks and gratitude to Nick Tarnasky. Key Points: - Nick Tarnasky shared a humorous and reflective account of his viral golf fight, emphasizing that it was an isolated incident and not a behavior to emulate on the golf course. - Rory McIlroy's preparation and mindset for the Open Championship suggest he is highly motivated to win, especially after a strong performance at the Genesis Scottish Open. - Scottie Scheffler's candid comments about prioritizing family over golf sparked a discussion on balancing professional success with personal life and how it might impact his career longevity. Chapters: (0:00) Introduction with Nick Tarnasky and sound effects in hockey fights (1:22) Sponsors: Devereux Golf, Rokform, Vice Golf (4:49) Nick Tarnasky's NHL career and viral golf fight discussion (9:06) Aftermath of the viral golf fight (13:35) Nick Tarnasky's golf skills and viral video details (18:33) Reflections on the golf incident and its implications (22:05) Nick Tarnasky on resolving conflicts and course staff reactions (24:27) Old-school hockey fighting and Nick's pick for the Open Championship (26:02) Team Canada's connection and final thoughts on Nick Tarnasky (27:17) Addressing golf course conflicts and Buttsy's Halloween costume idea (30:00) Open Championship discussion and Chris Gotterup's Scottish Open win (32:21) Open Championship betting odds and Rory McIlroy's motivation (37:57) Rory McIlroy's preparation and Buttsy on the pro golf grind (43:00) Scottie Scheffler's priorities and Tiger Woods' dedication (45:55) Defining success in golf and Scottie Scheffler's record potential (50:09) Golf swing artistry and picks for the upcoming tournament (56:02) Talor Gooch's exclusion and LIV Golf events expansion (1:01:19) Xander Schauffele's decision and online criticism about bunker raking (1:04:23) Grant Horvat's PGA Tour event decision (1:08:54) Outro and sponsor shout-out to DevRow Golf (1:10:39) Sponsor shout-outs to Vice Golf and Rockform (1:11:22) Final words and thanks to Cannadips and guest Nick (1:11:52) Episode sign-off