Ep 167: Tommy finally wins, and wins a big one - though we look ahead to the Ryder Cup and the decisions that Captain Keegan Bradley has in front of him

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Living It Up, everyday. Brian, George, and PGA Tour winner Billy Hurley III explore the ever-changing landscape of competitive golf in an unbiased and neutral way, calling “balls and strikes” on both the PGA Tour and LIV Golf (and all other golf tours in-between). Join us weekly as we recap the previous week’s highs and lows and pontificate on what’s next for professional golf. #TeamReality #LivingItUp

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Ep 167: Tommy finally wins, and wins a big one - though we look ahead to the Ryder Cup and the decisions that Captain Keegan Bradley has in front of him

Living It Up

1 hour 24 seconds

2 months ago

Ep 167: Tommy finally wins, and wins a big one - though we look ahead to the Ryder Cup and the decisions that Captain Keegan Bradley has in front of him

In this episode of the Living It Up podcast, the hosts discuss Tommy Fleetwood's recent victory at the Tour Championship, the implications for the Ryder Cup selections, and the evolving landscape of the PGA Tour as new CEO Brian Rolapp takes the helpm. They analyze the FedEx Cup playoffs, Brian Rolapp's vision for the future of the tour, and the dynamics of the US Ryder Cup selections. The conversation culminates in a debate over Captain Keegan Bradley's potential picks for the Ryder Cup, highlighting the challenges of being a player-captain. We outline what we'd each do if we were captain, and what will think will ultimately play out.

Chapters

00:00 Tommy Fleetwood's Triumph

04:42 Ryder Cup Roster Decisions

11:09 Brian Rolap's Press Conference Insights

17:07 Future Competition Committee and Changes Ahead

23:42 Captain Keegan Bradley's Team Selection

28:30 Final Thoughts on Ryder Cup Picks

35:31 Ryder Cup Team Selections

37:52 Controversial Picks and Team Dynamics

40:09 Future Stars and Risky Choices

42:26 Captaincy Dilemmas and Player Selection

43:54 Advice and Rule Changes for Captains

45:12 The Weight of Decisions in Golf

47:44 European Team Considerations

51:52 Live Golf's Progress and Future

55:09 Reflections on Live Golf's Milestones