Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Unveiling the Holiday Golf Update: What You Need to Know

On this episode of the Pull Hook Golf podcast, host Matt Cook discusses the recent PNC Championship, highlighting the impressive win by Bernard and Jason Langer. He also comments on the NBC broadcast team announcement, with Kevin Kisner joining for two tournaments. Cook then recaps the Q School results and shares his thoughts on the PGA Tour and PIF negotiations. He expresses disappointment with the recent trades in live golf and discusses the upcoming season. Cook concludes by wishing everyone happy holidays and a happy new year. Summary: *Matt Cook recaps the PNC Championship and highlights the performance of Charlie Woods. *He discusses the recent announcement of Kevin Kisner joining the NBC broadcast team for two tournaments. *Matt provides an update on the Q School results and shares his thoughts on the PGA Tour and PIF negotiations. Key Takeaways: *Bernard and Jason Langer won the PNC Championship for the third time. *The NBC broadcast team announced that Kevin Kisner will join for two tournaments. *Harrison Endycott won the Q School with a score of 15 under. *There is a disconnect among PGA Tour players regarding negotiations with PIF. 0:00:00 - Introduction and holiday greetings 0:01:17 - Recap of the PNC Championship 0:08:14 - Discussion on the impact of Charlie Woods 0:09:59 - Importance of confidence and showmanship in golf 0:11:02 - Appreciation for Will McGee and family aspect of tournament 0:13:11 - Will McGee's social media content on importance of short game. 0:15:02 - PNC Championship's family aspect and joy it brings. 0:17:37 - Importance of self-belief and confidence in golf. 0:19:02 - Kevin Kisner joining NBC broadcast team for two tournaments. 0:22:33 - Apology for not mentioning PGA Tour card change in Q School. 0:23:53 - Q School's Monday finish and five PGA Tour cards awarded. 0:25:10 - Harrison Endycott's performance and windy conditions at Q School. 0:26:54 - Notable players who got status on the corn ferry tour 0:28:25 - Matt Cook's personal experience with Q school 0:30:03 - PGA Tour and PIF update, $3 billion private equity investment 0:31:13 - Tony Finau staying with PGA Tour, negotiations with PIF 0:33:09 - Disconnect among players regarding negotiations with PIF 0:35:58 - Viktor Hovland's decision to stay with PGA Tour 0:37:45 - Viktor Hovland's criticism of PGA Tour management 0:38:42 - Viktor Hovland's comments on PGA Tour management's arrogance 0:39:16 - PGA Tour's decisions frustrate players, arrogance and egos involved. 0:41:58 - Doubts that the Pif deal with the PGA Tour will happen. 0:44:00 - Jon Rahm's move to Live Golf was a money move. 0:45:58 - Lack of trust in RangeGoats' trades in LIV Golf. 0:52:59 - Matt Cook expresses disappointment with a trade in golf. 0:54:11 - Matt Cook discusses the importance of transparency in sports leagues. 0:55:09 - Matt Cook predicts that players who took the offseason seriously will perform well. 0:57:55 - Matt Cook expresses concern about Cam Smith's struggle in the offseason. 0:59:40 - Matt Cook speculates on the players joining John Rom's team. 1:00:14 - Matt Cook suggests that John Rom may not have a competitive first year. 1:01:31 - Matt Cook mentions John Rom's struggles in a recent game. 1:02:05 - Matt Cook promotes Bushwood Spirits and Swannies Golf. 1:03:21 - Matt Cook expresses hope for Bobby's return in 2024. 1:04:15 - Matt Cook thanks the listeners and wishes them happy holidays.