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Dec 2024
1h 12m

Breaking Down the LIV Golf & DP World To...

The Smylie Show
About this episode

Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme are joined by Sports Illustrated's Bob Harig (live from a Delta Lounge in Atlanta!) to discuss a Bloomberg report that the DP World Tour is in negotiations with LIV Golf to reinstate previously suspended members. Bob charts the progression of the PGA TOUR/LIV/DP World Tour relationship, and discusses potential implications for the PGA TOUR if LIV and the DPWT can cut a deal. Smylie and Charlie then recap Ryggs Johnston's surprise win at the Australian Open and preview the Hero World Challenge. Is the golf world heading for a shakeup? Tune in for all the insider takes!

 

Highlights:

• Bob Harig explains the complexities of the DP World Tour-LIV negotiations

• The guys discuss the impact on PGA Tour players and events

• Charlie's Thanksgiving fried turkey adventure

• A look at the rising stars coming through different Tour pathways

 

Don't miss Smylie's upcoming pro-am appearance and his promise to "get his steps in" at the Hero World Challenge.

 

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

02:16 - LPGA Commissioner Stepping Down

06:34 - Fried Turkey Report

10:26 - Mack Brown Getting Fired

14:35 - Introduction to Bob Harig

15:53 - Bob Harig Joins the Show

17:00 - LIV and DP World Tour Negotiations

26:59 - PGA Tour's Reaction

27:57 - Future Implications

29:15 - Greg Norman’s Regrets

33:20 - DP World Tour's Influence

39:42 - PGA Tour's Market Position

44:40 - Policy Board Changes

52:59 - Bob Harig Discussion

53:37 - DP World Tour News Wrap-Up

53:38 - Ryggs Johnston Wins Australian Open

58:29 - PGA Tour Player & Rookie of the Year

1:00:41 - Summary and Conclusions

1:02:53 - Hudson Swafford Update

1:07:28 - Thomas Pieters Joins 4 Aces

1:08:33 - Hero World Challenge Preview

1:11:51 - Final Thoughts

1:12:25 - Like & Subscribe

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