Welcome to The Watering Hole Golf Podcast — your weekly stop for golf news, opinions, stories and plenty of stuff that has absolutely nothing to do with golf. Hosted by Chris, Steve and Whitey in Adelaide, Australia, The Watering Hole covers the biggest stories from across the world of golf , i
Is LIV Golf 2.0 already falling apart? Jon Rahm, Sergio Garcia and Abraham Ancer are leaving LIV Golf, questions surround Cameron Smith's future , and the uncertainty around the league continues to grow. This week on The Watering Hole Golf Podcast , Chris, Steve and Whitey dive into the latest developments surrounding LIV Golf, the player departures and whether the proposed next chapter of LIV Golf will even get off the ground. We discuss the DP World Tour's ultimatum , with players facing a choice over where they'll compete, and what this could mean for the future of professional golf.…
The USA has won the Presidents Cup , Adrian Meronk is a winner again at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship , and there are plenty of questions surrounding what comes next for LIV Golf in 2027 . We break down the USA's comeback victory over the International Team at Medinah and the biggest talking points coming out of the 2026 Presidents Cup . Over on the DP World Tour , Adrian Meronk returned to the winner's circle with a huge victory at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at St Andrews, while Joaquin Niemann claimed a special win on home soil in Chile. We also look ahead to this week's…
The Presidents Cup is here, and we're breaking down all the biggest stories from another huge week in the world of golf. We chat Presidents Cup, the teams, the talking points and what we're looking forward to as the USA and International Team go head-to-head. Bryson DeChambeau has also announced his new Backyard Games , so we dive into Bryson's latest venture and what it could mean for golf entertainment and content away from traditional tournament golf. Mount Rushmore returns , as we try to settle the ultimate NBA debate: which teams define each era of NBA basketball? Plus, our golf and a…
A dirty crack kicks off this week's episode as the LIV 1.0 era officially ends with LIV Golf filing for Chapter 11. We discuss the ins and outs and what this means, plus run our eye over the list of debtors, as Premier Peter Malinauskas indicates that he is not interested in a watered down event in 2027. We are in the heart of the Back 9 on the DP World Tour as we head into the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth this week. A bumper field will tee up in Surrey a week after Shane Lowry took the Irish Open ahead of Joaco Niemann. Hollywood A-Listers headline Mount Rushmore. We take a deep dive…
This episode was recorded before the news breaking about LIV filing for bankruptcy, we will have all the news for you in Episode 173. In this episode, we look at the results from Team GB & I's stunning win in the Walker Cup, we chat DP World Tour ahead of a stacked field in this weeks Irish Open and look back at last weeks British Masters results. We take a look over the Presidents Cup teams and why it may be a tough slog for the International Team in this years event. An emergency lesson for Steve as the yips continue and a YouTube Golf edition of Mount Rushmore & Hit It Or Quit It returns.…
Scottie Scheffler is back on top after winning the Tour Championship at East Lake, 3 shots clear of Viktor Hovland. Tyrrell Hatton speaks on his song choice at LIV Indy, declaring, nothing to see here at the British Masters on the DP World Tour. LIV is expected to end the 1.0 era by filing for bankruptcy as soon as this week, we discuss the ramification, plus the Premiers thoughts on LIV Adelaide going ahead in 2027. We talk the fallout from the Good Good & Callaway saga and give our take on the whole social media and content creator landscape. We answer a bunch of listener questions, which…
LIV Indy wrapped up this week and with it, the end of an era with LIV 1.0 coming to a close. Michael La Sasso takes his first pro win, holding off Jon Rahm, with his Legion XIII taking out the team championship for the season. Scott O'Neil outlined the format for LIV 2.0 as speculation continues around the leagues future and which players will and won't be there next season. Wyndham Clark takes the BMW championship 3 shots clear of Patrick Cantlay and Rory McIlroy. The British Masters headlines the DP World Tour this week, with Tyrrell Hatton very keen to get out of Indy and to the event.…
It's the final LIV week of season 2026.......and potentially forever as we know it. It's also the final week for our studio as demo starts this week. We discuss all the news circulating LIV Indy and the cancellation of LIV Michigan. We chat about the news of Jon Rahm's departure and who may follow. Scottie Scheffler dominates the FedEx St Jude & The DP World Tour heads to Scotland with Pat Reed headlining at Trump Aberdeenshire. TV Dads are up for debate on Mt Chrishmore & Hit It Or Quit It sees us talk, Breakfast, Honor Boards & Films. Enjoy Follow Big Swing Golf Mile End Instagram -…
In an emotional episode of The Watering Hole, we announce that we are leaving...........our studio. We will be moving to a new premises in the coming months, but the pod will still continue every week as normal! Plenty of action in New York as Joaco Niemann takes LIV Golf Bedminster & Jon Rahm wraps up the individual championship. CEO Scott O'Neil gave us the news we've all been waiting for, with a new investor taking LIV forward in to 2027 and beyond. We talk all this news and what it means in the future. Brooks Koepka made the news with his comments after missing the FedEx playoffs, we…
It's been a huge couple of weeks in the Golf world. We chat through the current news on LIV golf and breakdown the timeline of events. We also give our honest thoughts on the leagues future and what it all means. We recap all the action JCB and preview LIV's return to Bedminster for the first time since 2023. Tips and Fantasy returns with a HUGE change to shake up the competition. A new segment debuts this week as we have to agree on a Mount Rushmore for LIV Golf. Hit It Or Quit It rounds out a bumper episode Follow Big Swing Golf Mile End Instagram -…
On this episode of The Watering Hole, we chat with Tom Lawrence & Oli Faulkner; the founders of Solos Socks. We chat everything from how the two met in the UK, and the idea to start not just a sock company, but an important legacy. We talk about the powerful story behind the brand and the importance of talking and mental health. We spent the weekend with the guys and did a social media takeover and we chat through our round at Mount Osmond and the dinner at Pirate Life. Plus, we go over the Original Glazed vs Cookies & Cream debate and try both side by side. A very important episode, and if…
Ryan Fox is the Champion Golfer of the year after winning the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. The final major of the year had all the story lines on and off the course and we recap all the action. LIV Golf UK returns to JCB Golf and Country Club after a long lay off and the TWH strike rate continues, with Travis Smyth joining Ripper GC for the week. We preview the course, give our tips and fantasy returns. Hit It Or Quit It is back with some of your suggestions, on the agenda this week; Baggy Jeans Rage Baiting Expiry Dates Follow Big Swing Golf Mile End Instagram -…
The final major championship of the year is upon as we preview this years Open Championship from Royal Birkdale. We give our picks for overall winner, top Aussie & top LIV finisher, plus we jump into the Bryson debate and whether the Crushers skipper can avoid a 4th missed cut of the major season. We recap the action from Tom Kim's win at the Genesis Scottish Open and talk about how links golf translates to TV. Tom & Ollie from Solos Socks joined us last week for a social media takeover and a big day of golf and podcasting. (Episode later this week). We recap a huge day and plans going…
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. Plus we chat the first installments of YGT and Chris's Quiz returns Keep your questions & challenges coming though. Follow Big Swing Golf Mile End Instagram -…
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" 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…
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 to qualify for LIV with full time status and his thoughts on the future of the league. We dive into one of the best chats about the mental side of golf as well as his prep for this years Open Championship at…
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 fashion and power points headline Hit It Or Quit It this week & we chat about our golf and the event we will be playing this week. Follow Big Swing Golf Mile End Instagram -…
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 Squads. International Series Morocco Round Up Another hot debate in Hit it or Quit It. Follow Big Swing Golf Mile End Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bigswinggolf_mile_end Follow Pirate Life…
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 Korda continues her run of greatness taking the US Open at Riviera after a nervy moment on 18. International Series Morocco Another round of Hit It or Quit It The fallout from our Stroke Round last…
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 to it. Looking ahead, we preview LIV Andalucia this week, including storylines, players to watch, and how the event might play out, plus what it would cost you to play there. We dive into Jon Rahm’s…
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, Plus, we cover: Our latest golf updates An unexpectedly fiery Hit It or Quit It All the usual takes, banter, and chaos Oh, Golf Cart Karaoke & the intro return this episode Enjoy Follow Big Swing Golf Mile…
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 some moments from Dean's career and a deep dive on LIV Golf South Africa. Plus Burmy's thoughts on a step into the golf content world. A massive thank you to Dean & Southern Guards GC for making this…
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 spot in the US Open along with Graeme McDowell & Peter Uihlein. We also dive into some of the off-course storylines, including the disgraceful behaviour of online trolls and some of the comments made by…
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 want that intro to stay?? 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/#…
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 round up the DP World Tour and all the news in the golf world, including the new Your Golf Tour headed up by The Bryan Bros & Grant Horvat. A listener Hit it or Quit it dominates the segment this week.…
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 talks about wanting to create an iconic brand and attracting the right players & sponsors to fit the 4Aces image. We chat through the current squad, the signing of Anthony Kim, working with Dustin…
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, International Series, PGA & LPGA events over the weekend. We talk McLaren entering the golf world and a bit of general gear chat. Follow Big Swing Golf Mile End Instagram -…
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 this week, the DP World Tour heads to China and recap Matt Fitzpatrick taking down Scottie Scheffler at Harbour Town. We jetted off to Brisbane for a day of filming and we chat briefly about what we…
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 and a big trade goes down. Our golf continues to roll on with all 3 playing again & some new additions to the bags! Hit it or Quit it rounds out another jam packed episode. Follow Big Swing Golf Mile…
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 our own signature Masters cocktail and sandwich. The first International Series event was held last week in Japan with Aussie Travis Smyth taking the first win on the series from Chiba. Our golf…
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Welcome to The Watering Hole Golf Podcast — your weekly stop for golf news, opinions, stories and plenty of stuff that has absolutely nothing to do with golf. Hosted by Chris, Steve and Whitey in Adelaide, Australia, The Watering Hole covers the biggest stories from across the world of golf , i
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