Matt Cook is joined by Brent Grant, who steps in for Buttsy at the last minute, for a dynamic episode filled with golf insights and humor. They delve into The Tee Off Report with Brent sharing his pet peeves. The conversation highlights the Black Desert Championship, celebrating Matt McCarty’s success and a humorous tale of Matt Cook’s surprise 40-yard dash victory. The episode previews the Shriners Open, exploring TPC Summerlin’s strategy and player insights. They discuss Korn Ferry Tour enhancements, financial hurdles for players, and Bernard Langer’s retirement. The episode wraps up with a LIV Golf Update, a debate on L.A.B. putters, personal putter stories, and news about an upcoming YouTube channel.
Key Points:
– Brent Grant discusses the significant financial and logistical challenges faced by golfers on the Korn Ferry Tour, including the lack of substantial earnings for those not finishing in the top 75
– Matt Cook and Brent Grant debate the effectiveness and legitimacy of L.A.B. Golf putters, with Brent expressing skepticism about their claimed benefits
– The episode highlights an upcoming special segment featuring Ryan French discussing issues and controversies surrounding the PGA Tour’s financial decisions and player support systems
0:00 Welcome to Pull Hook Golf
0:27 Buttsy’s absence and episode overview
1:03 Sponsor: Swannies Golf
1:38 Discussion on alcohol, sobriety, and Swannies Golf gear
3:01 Tee off report and word association game with Brent Grant
4:18 Golf etiquette and pet peeves with Brent Grant
5:55 Pro golf recap: Black Desert Championship and Matt McCarty’s success
10:25 Matt Cook’s 40-yard dash win and penalties at Black Desert Classic
17:10 Swannies Style Segment
26:18 Shriners Open preview, TPC Summerlin strategy, and player insights
30:46 Aon Next 10 rankings and Shriners Open betting odds
36:15 Pull Hook picks of the week and LIV Golf update
43:57 Opinions on Capital One’s “The Match” and LIV Golf’s influence
52:04 Korn Ferry tour improvements, cheating, and player challenges
59:48 Development system for golfers, financial challenges, and Bernard Langer’s retirement
1:04:03 Audience interaction and upcoming YouTube channel announcement
1:07:15 Discussion on LAB putters and putter performance
1:12:32 Personal putter experiences and closing remarks
1:14:55 Sponsor: Swannies Golf offer and sign-off
