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This episode is brought to you by you! We answer questions you've sent in, plus we debate your Hit It Or Quit It's. We also take on a couple of food challenges & a blind taste test for the 3 of us at the end of the episode. We do manage to chat some golf with the DP World Tour & PGA Tour co-sanctioned Scottish Open returning with a bumper field to warm up for Royal Birkdale in a fortnight....

Double Ep week!! We recap our awesome chat with Aussie golfer Travis Smyth & the mental side of golf and give an update on our upcoming Solos Takeover on the 10th & 11th of July. We joined Golf Crew Adelaide for the event at Willunga Golf Club and go over all the chaos from another tough display of golf. A quick look at the new PGA Tour format before launching into "Hit It Or Quit It" Foll...

We are joined this week on the show by Aussie golfer Travis Smyth. Travis is the current leader on the International Series & has been a fill in for Crushers GC this season, playing alongside Bryson DeChambeau, Charles Howell III & Anirban Lahiri. We talk to Trav about his win in Japan earlier this year, filling in for Paul Casey and the life of a LIV reserve. Travis talks about his goal t...

Wyndham Clark wins his second US Open infront of a disapproving Shinnecock Hills crowd, in a major that didn't really capture the attention this week. The DP World Tour heads to Torino for the Italian Open, where Torque GC captain Joaco Niemann heads a strong LIV contingent teeing up at Circolo Golf Club this week. Race to Dubai leader Pat Reed also playing in Italy this week. Cinema food, golf fa...

A Star Spangled intro kicks off this episode for US Open week, the 126th edition will return to Shinnecock Hills in upstate New York. We preview the course and the 156 man field, including the chances of the 13 LIV players taking part this week. Plus we make our picks and our best placed Aussies. A World Cup themed Tip of the Crack leads us to chat about which LIV players would make our World Cup...

LIV Golf Andalucia has been won and done, Tyrrell Hatton getting it done in Spain after returning from Paternity Leave We chat about the details of LIV 2.0 and what this means for the league going forward, Jon Rahm's song choice, DJ's ace reaction, Joaco Niemann qualifying for Royal Birkdale and all the action from another amazing event at one of LIV's most stunning stops. Over on the LPGA, Nelly...

Episode 157 is packed with golf news, big performances, and some seriously important debates (yes… cookies & cream is back). We start with Joaco Niemann’s win in Korea, breaking down his performance and what it means for his form heading into the next stretch of LIV events. We also chat about Travis Smyth stepping in for Crushers GC at the last moment and the conversation with Bryson that led...

It's LIV Golf week as the tour hits Busan for LIV Golf Korea. We chat all the ins and outs for this week, including Danny Lee's shock dropping from Korean GC, DJ, Anthony Kim & Bryson's pressers plus our tips and fantasy picks for this week, plus a debate on whether this is the greatest version we've seen of the 4Aces. PGA Tour & DP World Tour news, a recap of our chat with Dean Burmester,...

We have another special guest episode! This week the boys are joined by 2 time LIV winner, Southern Guards GC's Dean Burmester. Dean joins us from his home in South Africa, 1 week out from LIV Korea. We chat all about the current rumors around LIV Golf as well as Dean's thoughts on the future of the league and how the players actually feel about all the noise from the golf media. We look back at s...

We break down the PGA Championship , where Aaron Rai claims his first major title in a breakthrough performance at Aronomink . We recap all the action from the week — from the course setup and key moments to the impact of LIV players in the field and how they shaped the tournament. Reports emerge of the figure needed to fund LIV Golf & Caleb Surratt qualifies for his first major, securing a sp...

Lucas Herbert claims his maiden LIV Golf title, going wire to wire at LIV Virginia We recap all the action from Trump National, including career rounds from Josele Ballaster & Anthony Kim. The PGA Championship is at Aronomink this week and we look at the course and all the chances to take home the Wannamaker Trophy. We've got a bit to discuss in our golf & Hit it or Quit it. P.S, do you wa...

LIV Golf is back at Trump National Washington DC Another big week of news, with the PIF officially pulling their funding at the end of the 2026 season. New board members have been appointed to help steer LIV Golf in a new direction. We discuss all the changes and the future moving forward. Cam Young gets the win at the Blue Monster & Nelly Korda continues her domination on the LPGA Tour. We ro...

In a special episode this week, we are joined by 4Aces GC General Manager; Chris Rosaasen. From his previous roles with Travis Mathew & Extracurricular to joining LIV's most recognizable brand, Chris takes us through the day to day life of a LIV Golf team GM, from branding, marketing, sponsorship and roster management. With some of the best merchandising and partnerships in the league, Chris t...

Another big week of LIV Golf news We chat about the Louisiana event being rescheduled and what this means for the rest of the season. Chris joined Southern Guards GM Richard Glover & Dean Burmester for a Round Table discussion around LIV South Africa and LIV Golf in general, with some very exciting news for the rest of this season and beyond. We recap all the news from the DP World Tour, Inter...

The internet broke down last week, with the news breaking of the imminent demise of LIV Golf. In a passionate chat, we unpack all the news and rumours, all the commentary and drama, plus we give our take on the situation. Jon Rahm wins again in a dominant display in Mexico City, and we recap all the action from on the course as well as our Fantasy sqauds. Plus we take a look at the Singapore Open...

The first major of 2026 is in the books, with Rory McIlroy winning his second Green Jacket. We break down all the talking points from Augusta National, the course, the chasers, the comments & all the action on and off the course. LIV is back in Mexico as Jaoco Niemann looks to back up his win from last year at Chapultepec, we look at the course and the field and make our picks. Fantasy returns...

Hello Friends, welcome to a podcast unlike any other. Yes, it's Masters Week. This week we breakdown everything around Augusta National, the traditions, the food, the gear, the players in form and our picks for the greatest week of the year. We look at the 10 LIV players teeing up in Georgia this week and their chances of taking the green jacket. Chris' Quiz returns with a Masters twist. We design...

Episode 146 is a proper mix of big golf stories and classic Watering Hole chaos. We start with the latest around Tiger Woods , breaking down his recent troubles and what it could mean moving forward. Then we dive into one of the best stories in golf — Gary Woodland’s incredible win , a comeback that had everyone talking and reminded us why we love the game. We also chat about: The first two episod...

Episode 145 is packed after a HUGE week in golf. We break down LIV Golf South Africa , one of the biggest events the league has put on yet, and dive into Bryson DeChambeau’s win along with the Crushers’ team victory . From the atmosphere to the standout performances, we cover everything that made this event so big. We also bring one of our best ideas yet to the table — golf cart karaoke. Plus, we...

Episode 144 kicks off with a bit of St Patrick’s Day spirit (yes… there’s a singalong), before we dive into a massive week in golf. We break down Bryson DeChambeau’s win in Singapore and the heartbreak for Richard T Lee , looking at how he got it done, what it means for his form, and where he sits heading into the next stretch of LIV events. Then we look ahead to a huge moment for the league — LIV...

In Episode 143 of The Watering Hole Podcast , we break down everything from LIV Golf Hong Kong , reacting to Jon Rahm winning his first event since 2024 & the 4 Aces back on the winners list since 2023, the biggest storylines from the week, and what stood out from the event. We then look ahead to LIV Golf Singapore , previewing the course, players to watch, and our early thoughts on who might...

LIV Golf heads to Hong Kong — and we’re breaking it all down. In Episode 142 of The Watering Hole Podcast , we preview LIV Golf Hong Kong , looking at the course setup, key storylines, and the players we think are primed to contend this week. We also lock in our fantasy lineups , debate our picks, and explain the strategy behind our selections heading into another massive LIV event. Plus, we open...

Episode 141 is all about one of the most incredible moments in recent golf history — Anthony Kim winning in Adelaide . After years away from the game and one of the most talked-about comebacks in professional golf, AK finally gets it done. We break down his performance, the key shots that mattered, and why this win feels bigger than just another tournament trophy. We chat about: How Anthony Kim cl...

Little short check in episode live from the LIV Media Centre here at The Grange Golf Club. Hear what we've been up to at the halfway point of this week's event in Adelaide. Follow Big Swing Golf Mile End Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/bigswinggolf_mile_end Follow Pirate Life Brewing Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/piratelife.portadelaide/# Follow The Watering Hole Podcast...

LIV Golf Media Centre Day 2 & we have another guest. Our first LIV Golf Captain joins The Watering Hole; Korean GC skipper Ben An We talk all things Adelaide, how Ben has settled into the role as Captain of Korean GC and what this week looks like for him. We chat a little Olympics, OWGR decision and the season ahead. A big thank you to Ben for joining us and to Kelli, Alexia from Korean GC &am...