Since the arrival of LIV Golf, the world of golf has never been more fascinating. Finally, a podcast has arrived to bring not only inside perspective from LIV G...
Untold Origins of “The Match: Tiger vs. Phil” with David Levy | Ep. 53
Former Turner President David Levy joins Su-Ann Heng and Jerry Foltz to commemorate the 6-year anniversary of The Match: Tiger vs. Phil. Levy takes us behind the scenes of how the groundbreaking event came together, revealing the contract negotiations, broadcast strategies, and even some funny stories about Tiger and Phil. He also recounts the infamous streaming fiasco that unfolded on the day of the event.In this episode, Levy shares his expert insights on the rapidly evolving sports media landscape, including the challenges and opportunities in sports TV rights fees. We also explore the growing influence of women’s sports and the transformative impact of stars like Nelly Korda and Caitlin Clark. A must-listen for anyone passionate about the intersection of sports and media!0:00 - Intro01:10 - Sergio Reapplied for DP World Tour04:18 - Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul06:15 - Hong Kong Open07:10 - Ripper Boys Dominate in Australia08:39 - Burmester Wins in South Africa09:36 - Rory Wins DP World Tour Championship16:14 - Nelly Korda Wins the Annika20:12 - Rafael Campos Wins Bermuda Championship23:32 - David Levy Joins the Show24:14 - Destination Appointment Viewing28:31 - Caitlin Clark's Effect On Women's Sports34:42 - 6-Year Anniversary of The Match49:34 - Future of Sports TV Rights Fees55:04 - Keys to Success in Sports Television1:01:09 - Reacting to David Levy Conversation
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David Feherty’s Favorite Seve Interaction, LIV Golf Experience, and Entertaining the Troops | Ep. 52
David Feherty joins Jerry Foltz and Su-Ann Heng for an in-depth conversation, covering everything from entertaining the troops to his advocacy for suicide prevention to his most memorable experiences on the golf course. Feherty shares advice for young people facing struggles, offers insights on the unity between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour, and dishes out Ryder Cup predictions alongside a bold take on Joaquin Niemann. We also get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of David’s storied career, including his experiences with Seve Ballesteros and a hilarious caddy story. And, of course, he talks about his decision to join the LIV Golf broadcast team and his shiny new truck. Packed with wit, wisdom, and plenty of laughs, this episode is a must-listen for golf enthusiasts and casual fans alike. Tune in now for the stories, insights, and fun only David Feherty can deliver!0:00 - Intro 03:21 - Tyrrell Hatton Finishes 2nd in Abu Dhabi 04:15 - LIV Golfers Playing DP World Tour Event in Dubai 06:06 - Adrian Meronk Feature Article08:17 - Cam Smith and Lucas Herbert Playing In Australia 08:33 - Big Names Playing Hong Kong Open 11:42 - Austin Eckroat Wins in Cabo 12:29 - Bernhard Langer Wins at 67 Years Old 15:23 - Mean Tweets: FTH Edition 22:08 - David Feherty Joins the Show 25:47 - David Feherty's Charity Work with Veterans 34:19 - Best Advice for Struggling Young People 37:13 - David Feherty's New Truck 39:32 - Decision to Join the LIV Golf Broadcast Team 42:40 - First LIV Golf Event Broadcast Experience 45:10 - Joaquin Niemann Prediction 46:41 - Ryder Cup Speculations 48:50 - Unity Between LIV Golf and PGA Tour 51:27 - Feherty’s Experience with Seve Ballesteros 53:51 - Feherty’s Caddie, Rodney Wooler 58:11 - Best Advice Feherty Has Ever Received 1:01:36 - Reacting to David Feherty Conversation
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Ending Droughts, Making Aces, and The Pathway to LIV Golf | Ep. 51
This episode of Fairway to Heaven is brimming with excitement! We start with highlights from the International Series and Richard T. Lee’s commanding win at the 2024 BNI Indonesian Masters. Bubba Watson amazes with a hole-in-one that leads to an inspiring donation, while Charley Hull takes the crown in Riyadh, ending her 2-year drought without a win. Cam Smith battles to a tied third at the Queensland PGA, and we break down what a potential game-changing PIF investment in the PGA Tour might look like. Wrapping up, Jerry and Su-Ann discuss potential free agent moves in the LIV Golf offseason, and where some of golf’s biggest stars might end up. Tune in for all the action and insights!0:00 - Intro02:55 - The International Series05:04 - Richard T. Lee Wins 2024 BNI Indonesian Masters09:36 - Bubba Watson Gets Hole-in-One, Donates House15:16 - Charley Hull Wins in Riyadh19:11 - Cam Smith tied for 3rd in Queensland PGA23:20 - PIF Investment in PGA Tour41:43 - Out of Bounds: Dodgers Win43:11 - Team Trade Speculations1:01:48 - Final Thoughts
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Revolutionizing the Game: How TUGR is Shaping the Future of Golf Rankings | Ep. 50
In this episode, we dive into the latest buzz in the golf world, including the singular LIV Golf spot up for grabs in the LIV Promotions Event, recent updates from the International Series, Tom Kim's unforgettable locker room incident and a look at the next year's event hosted in India.Later, Jeff Bullock from The Ultimate Golf Rankings joins Jerry and Su-Ann to discuss The Universal Golf Rankings, a cutting-edge platform for the world of professional golf and junior golf rankings. Jeff breaks down how TUGR's data-driven approach brings efficiency and monetization potential to junior golf and the betting scene. This is one for the golf fanatics—whether you’re keeping score or placing bets, we’ve got you covered.Tune in for an episode packed with updates, insights, and all the big names in golf!0:00 - Intro02:14 - LIV Promotions Event07:23 - International Series Updates08:51 - Tom Kim's Locker Room Incident10:51 - The International Series: First Event in India15:16 - Rank the Golfer18:16 - Jeff Bullock Joins the Show19:38 - TUGR: A Quick Rundown21:28 - An Unbiased Ranking System35:07 - Using TUGR for Exemption Criteria36:56 - Junior Golf Rankings40:17 - Monetization Strategy41:30 - Using TUGR for College Recruitment44:46 - TUGR and Betting Companies50:13 - Reacting to Jeff Bullock Conversation
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Offseason Moves, Rise of the International Series, and Bubba’s Trip to Indonesia | Ep. 49
On this week’s Fairway to Heaven, Jerry and Su-Ann cover all the latest happenings in the world of LIV Golf. We kick off with team speculations, including Eugenio Chacarra’s release from Fireballs GC, Cleeks GC potential rebrand and what might happen for players in the open zone. Jerry and Su-Ann discuss the latest in the world of Ripper GC, the excitement surrounding the International Series, and what’s to come with the LIV Golf promotions event.0:00 - Intro03:05 - LIV Golf Team Speculations04:30 - Eugenio Lopez-Chacarra Released by Fireballs GC07:01 - Cleeks GC Full Rebrand09:30 - Wildcards and Underdogs14:42 - Cam Smith Interview with The Herald Sun20:53 - The Ripper Boys23:16 - The International Series29:32 - LIV Golf Promotions32:16 - Vincent Brothers Working on LIV Golf Return35:48 - Fairway to Heaven: Origins36:36 - Bubba Watson in BNI Indonesia Masters 202442:08 - Outro
Since the arrival of LIV Golf, the world of golf has never been more fascinating. Finally, a podcast has arrived to bring not only inside perspective from LIV Golf, but compelling insights on the entire game of golf. Hosted by LIV Golf veteran analyst and former Tour player Jerry Foltz and former pro golfer and current LIV Golf on-course commentator Su-Ann Heng, Fairway To Heaven - A LIV Golf Podcast will be a weekly show that brings takes, opinions, and storytelling, elevating golf content to a new level. Each episode will bring you the biggest names in the sport, and inside coverage of the constantly unfolding storylines in golf playing out around the globe.