The Big Swing with Jimmy Roberts

Sixteen-time major contender. 331 weeks as World No. 1. Global businessman. Lightning rod. Jimmy Roberts sits down with Greg Norman for one of the most candid conversations of his career — covering golf, power, private equity, and the decisions that reshaped the sport. Norman opens up about his time leading LIV Golf, the criticism he faced, and why he still believes the disruption was necessary. H...

Over the past few months, The Big Swing has sat down with some of the most influential voices shaping the business of golf — from CEOs and founders to creators redefining how the game is consumed. In this special 2025 recap episode, Jimmy Roberts is joined by sports journalist and friend of the show Mollie Cahillane to look back at the most impactful conversations, ideas, and themes from recent ep...

"How does a $4M sweater-focused business become a modern lifestyle powerhouse with a “customer-first” reputation across golf, office, and everyday life? In this episode of The Big Swing with Jimmy Roberts, Jimmy sits down with Scott Mahoney, CEO of Peter Millar, to unpack the real story behind one of the most influential brands in golf apparel — and why “looking like a Peter Millar person” might b...

What do golf gift ideas, holiday shopping trends, and a $14 billion sporting goods empire have in common? This episode. Jimmy Roberts opens with sports business journalist Mollie Cahillane, breaking down the best golf gifts of the season — from wearable tech and simulators to custom balls and bucket-list travel experiences. Then the show shifts to a rare, in-depth conversation with Ed Stack, the l...

Five Iron Golf didn’t invent simulator golf — but they reinvented what it could be. Co-founder and Chief Development Officer Nora Dunnan joins Jimmy Roberts to break down how a scrappy idea in the back of a tailor shop turned into a 40-location global brand backed by $70M+ in investment. Nora shares how four non-golfers built one of the most influential companies in modern golf: bold decisions, re...

How did Grant Horvat go from teaching golf on TikTok to building one of the most-watched YouTube golf brands in the world? In this episode, Jimmy Roberts dives deep with the creator-turned-entrepreneur. They talk YouTube strategy, PGA Tour dynamics, business lessons, and what it’s really like to film with Tiger Woods. Plus: why Grant left Good Good, what he learned, and what’s next. In this episod...

Emmy Award-winning broadcaster Jimmy Roberts sits down with the most influential names in the business of golf — from CEOs and creators to athletes and insiders — for intimate, insightful conversations about how the game is evolving. In this episode of The Big Swing, Jimmy talks with Garrett Hilbert of Dude Perfect about how five college friends turned trick shots into a $400M brand, what Augusta...

From Happy Gilmore 2 to the collapse of Ryder Cup ratings, from LIV Golf’s stalled framework to the Netflix effect, this episode delivers insight, laughs, and serious business lessons — including some fun stories about some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment: Adam Sandler, Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, Arnold Palmer, Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, and more. See Privacy Policy at...

Jimmy Roberts goes behind the scenes with the power players shaping the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black: Guy Kinnings (CEO, Ryder Cup Europe), Jeff Price (Chief Commercial Officer, PGA of America), and Larry Schwartz (General Chairman of the 45th Ryder Cup). From skyrocketing ticket prices and $200M economic impact to official moonshine and first-tee hype shows, this episode unpacks how the Ryder...

Eastside Golf founders Earl Cooper and Olajuwon Ajanaku join Jimmy Roberts to share how they turned a side hustle into a multi-million dollar brand—collabing with Jordan Brand and landing retailers like Nordstrom and Dick’s Sporting Goods (to say nothing of having a U.S. President wear their gear). From literally shipping orders out of their apartments to reshaping golf culture, Eastside Golf is c...