Knapp Time LIV Golf Jeddah
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In this episode, Matt Cook and Buttsy recap last week's golf events, preview the Cognizant Classic, and discuss notable performances at the Mexico Open. They dive into the difference between YouTube golf and traditional broadcasts, breakdown the upcoming Cognizant Classic, and discuss golf politics. They also share their top picks, discuss the controversy around golf in Saudi Arabia, and talk about Anthony Kim's return. Lastly, they introduce a new segment, Perez's Picks.

In this compelling episode of Pull Hook Golf, host Matt Cook and his guest, Buttsy, take us on a deep dive into the latest happenings in the world of golf. Recorded at Putting World in Scottsdale, Arizona, in the midst of a high-stakes weekly putting game, the duo discusses the outcomes of recent tournaments, player performances, and the cultural shifts taking place in the sport.

The show sparks off with a recap of the Mexico Open, putting the spotlight on Jake Knapp's remarkable victory and the PGA Tour's promotional strategies. Buttsy and Cook don't hold back as they delve into the Capital One 'The Match' event and the new name for the Honda Classic – the Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches. The discussion seamlessly transitions into their golf fashion segment, touching upon the resurgence of golf mullets and preferences in golfer physiques. And last but not least, we've got LIV Golf Jeddah.

Key Takeaways:

- Jake Knapp's Victory: The episode delves into the rise of Jake Knapp, a former bouncer turned pro golfer, highlighting his impressive win at the Mexico Open and his potential as a golf superstar.

- Capital One's The Match: Despite mixed reactions from fans, the hosts shed light on the unique atmosphere and commentary that Charles Barkley brings to the event, emphasizing its entertainment value.

- PGA Tour's New Sponsors: Discussion about the PGA Tour's branding efforts as they introduce new tournament sponsors and discuss the confusion it creates among fans.

- Golf Fashion Trends: The hosts discuss the return of the golf mullet and the trend towards athletic physiques among golfers.

- LIV Golf Commentary: The episode winds down with high-octane commentary on the upcoming LIV Golf event in Jeddah and the stance players take on the PGA Tour versus LIV Golf.

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(0:00) Introduction and recap of last week's golf events (1:05) Preview and discussion on the upcoming Cognizant Classic (2:09) Sponsor: Swannies (7:36) Recap of the Mexico Open and discussion on players Sami Valimaki and Jake Knapp (14:50) Sponsor: Bushwood Spirits (18:14) Comparison between YouTube golf and traditional golf broadcasts (24:27) Detailed breakdown and preview of the upcoming Cognizant Classic in Palm Beach (31:00) Insight on golf politics and Kevin Straumann's potential role (34:34) Sponsor: Swannies (35:13) Betting segment: Top picks for the week and dark horse predictions (44:24) Controversy over golf in Saudi Arabia and Taylor Gooch's comments (52:19) Discussion on Anthony Kim's return and Lance Bennett, Tiger Woods's Caddy (57:04) Introduction of new segment: Perez's Picks and discussion on team picks (58:59) Closing remarks and final thoughts