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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. Elsewhere in the golf world, Blades Brown earns his PGA Tour card, and the DP World Tour heads to India for another big week of international golf. Away from the professional game, Mount Rushmore returns, and this week we're choosing the four greatest video games of all time. From childhood classics to modern favourites, expect plenty of nostalgia, arguments and questionable selections. Plus, the boys are finally getting out on the golf course together this week for a scramble. What could possibly go wrong? 🍻 Pull up a stool, grab a drink and join Chris, Steve and Whitey for Episode 176 of The Watering Hole Golf Podcast. Golf news. Golf talk. And plenty that has absolutely nothing to do with golf. 👍 Like, subscribe and let us know your Mount Rushmore of video games in the comments! #LIVGolf #JonRahm #GolfPodcast 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 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewateringholepodcast/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TWHPod TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thewateringholepodcast/ Threads - http://www.threads.net/@thewateringholepodcast X - http://twitter.com/TWH12Podcast Facebook - http://facebook.com/TWH12Podcast Email us at [email protected] Like, Subscribe, Share and leave us a review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Open de España, with Jon Rahm set to miss his home national open to be there for the birth of his 4th child. Then there's plenty happening in the world of LIV Golf. We discuss the latest funding news heading into 2027, the uncertainty surrounding LIV Golf Adelaide, and the deadline for players to commit to next season being pushed back. Away from the serious stuff, Mount Rushmore returns as we attempt the very important task of deciding the four greatest dog breeds of all time. Hit It Or Quit It is back, there's plenty of the usual Watering Hole tangents and questionable opinions… and for reasons that become apparent, Chris is wearing a cowboy hat. 🤠 🍻 Pull up a stool, grab a drink and join Chris, Steve and Whitey for Episode 175 of The Watering Hole Golf Podcast. Golf news. Golf talk. And plenty that has absolutely nothing to do with golf. 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 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewateringholepodcast/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TWHPod TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thewateringholepodcast/ Threads - http://www.threads.net/@thewateringholepodcast X - http://twitter.com/TWH12Podcast Facebook - http://facebook.com/TWH12Podcast Email us at [email protected] Like, Subscribe, Share and leave us a review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 heated Hit It Or Quit It, along with the usual Watering Hole tangents, debates and questionable opinions. 🍻 Pull up a stool, grab a drink and join Chris, Steve and Whitey for another episode of The Watering Hole Golf Podcast. Golf news. Golf talk. And plenty that has absolutely nothing to do with golf. 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 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewateringholepodcast/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TWHPod TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thewateringholepodcast/ Threads - http://www.threads.net/@thewateringholepodcast X - http://twitter.com/TWH12Podcast Facebook - http://facebook.com/TWH12Podcast Email us at [email protected] Like, Subscribe, Share and leave us a review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 into deserts and Hit It Or Quit It returns Enjoy 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 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewateringholepodcast/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TWHPod TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thewateringholepodcast/ Threads - http://www.threads.net/@thewateringholepodcast X - http://twitter.com/TWH12Podcast Facebook - http://facebook.com/TWH12Podcast Email us at [email protected] Like, Subscribe, Share and leave us a review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Enjoy 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 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewateringholepodcast/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TWHPod TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thewateringholepodcast/ Threads - http://www.threads.net/@thewateringholepodcast X - http://twitter.com/TWH12Podcast Facebook - http://facebook.com/TWH12Podcast Email us at [email protected] Like, Subscribe, Share and leave us a review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 leads us to an uncomfortable chat about our golf. Aussie Icons headline Mount Rushmore & Hit It Or Quit It features Avocados, Finger Clicking & Chili Honey Enjoy 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 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewateringholepodcast/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TWHPod TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thewateringholepodcast/ Threads - http://www.threads.net/@thewateringholepodcast X - http://twitter.com/TWH12Podcast Facebook - http://facebook.com/TWH12Podcast Email us at [email protected] Like, Subscribe, Share and leave us a review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. And the Top 30 PGA Tour players take to East Lake for the Tour Championship. Mount Rushmore this week is a WWE debate and Hit It Or Quit It sees us talk, Toblerone, Beer & Fritz. Enjoy 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 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewateringholepodcast/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TWHPod TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thewateringholepodcast/ Threads - http://www.threads.net/@thewateringholepodcast X - http://twitter.com/TWH12Podcast Facebook - http://facebook.com/TWH12Podcast Email us at [email protected] Like, Subscribe, Share and leave us a review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 - https://www.instagram.com/bigswinggolf_mile_end Follow Pirate Life Brewing Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/piratelife.portadelaide/# Follow The Watering Hole Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewateringholepodcast/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TWHPod TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thewateringholepodcast/ Threads - http://www.threads.net/@thewateringholepodcast X - http://twitter.com/TWH12Podcast Facebook - http://facebook.com/TWH12Podcast Email us at [email protected] Like, Subscribe, Share and leave us a review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 discuss his return season. Steve continues to struggle on course, with a genuine case of the yips. Mount Chrishmore returns along with Hit It Or Quit It. Enjoy 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 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewateringholepodcast/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TWHPod TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thewateringholepodcast/ Threads - http://www.threads.net/@thewateringholepodcast X - http://twitter.com/TWH12Podcast Facebook - http://facebook.com/TWH12Podcast Email us at [email protected] Like, Subscribe, Share and leave us a review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 - https://www.instagram.com/bigswinggolf_mile_end Follow Pirate Life Brewing Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/piratelife.portadelaide/# Follow The Watering Hole Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewateringholepodcast/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TWHPod TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thewateringholepodcast/ Threads - http://www.threads.net/@thewateringholepodcast X - http://twitter.com/TWH12Podcast Facebook - http://facebook.com/TWH12Podcast Email us at [email protected] Like, Subscribe, Share and leave us a review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 you or anyone you know are experiencing mental health struggles, please reach out and talk to someone. A big thank you to our partners Pirate Life at Port Adelaide for hosting us for this episode. Follow Solos Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/solossocks/ 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 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewateringholepodcast/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TWHPod TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thewateringholepodcast/ Threads - http://www.threads.net/@thewateringholepodcast X - http://twitter.com/TWH12Podcast Facebook - http://facebook.com/TWH12Podcast Email us at [email protected] Like, Subscribe, Share and leave us a review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 JeansRage BaitingExpiry Dates 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 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewateringholepodcast/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TWHPod TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thewateringholepodcast/ Threads - http://www.threads.net/@thewateringholepodcast X - http://twitter.com/TWH12Podcast Facebook - http://facebook.com/TWH12Podcast Email us at [email protected] Like, Subscribe, Share and leave us a review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 forward. Hit It Or Quit It is back and on the agenda this week; HandkerchiefsSpecial DealsParking 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 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewateringholepodcast/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TWHPod TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thewateringholepodcast/ Threads - http://www.threads.net/@thewateringholepodcast X - http://twitter.com/TWH12Podcast Facebook - http://facebook.com/TWH12Podcast Email us at [email protected] Like, Subscribe, Share and leave us a review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 - https://www.instagram.com/bigswinggolf_mile_end Follow Pirate Life Brewing Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/piratelife.portadelaide/# Follow The Watering Hole Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewateringholepodcast/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TWHPod TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thewateringholepodcast/ Threads - http://www.threads.net/@thewateringholepodcast X - http://twitter.com/TWH12Podcast Facebook - http://facebook.com/TWH12Podcast Email us at [email protected] Like, Subscribe, Share and leave us a review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewateringholepodcast/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TWHPod TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thewateringholepodcast/ Threads - http://www.threads.net/@thewateringholepodcast X - http://twitter.com/TWH12Podcast Facebook - http://facebook.com/TWH12Podcast Email us at [email protected] Like, Subscribe, Share and leave us a review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.