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What does it take to become world number one in World Long Drive — and why is winning the world championship still the ultimate goal? On this episode of Birdie Golf Club, I sit down with Scottie Pearman, the World Long Drive star who reached the top of the rankings and is still hungry for the biggest prize in the sport. Scottie explains what being world number one really means, how the two-year ranking system rewards consistency, and why becoming the hunted rather than the hunter changes the pressure. We also look ahead to the World Long Drive Championship in Reno, where altitude, weather and temperature can make a huge difference to driving distance. With morning drives potentially reaching 370–390 yards and warmer conditions pushing the numbers towards 420 yards or more, the conditions could play a huge role. Scottie opens up about the mental side of competition, balancing family life and charity work with his preparation, and why the first day is all about staying disciplined rather than trying to win the tournament too early. Away from the grid, we discuss his daughter Caitlin's college golf commitment, dream golf trips to Scotland, special golf experiences, Southern food and what he might eat if he finally gets his hands on that world championship. ⛳ IN THIS EPISODE: • Becoming world number one in World Long Drive • Why the rankings reward consistency over two years • The pressure of being the hunted instead of the hunter • Why complacency is dangerous at the top • Chasing the World Long Drive Championship • Preparing for Reno and its unique conditions • Altitude, temperature and the pursuit of 400+ yard drives • How the World Long Drive competition format works • The mental approach needed to survive the early rounds • Being the oldest player ever ranked world number one • Family life, charity work and Caitlin's college golf future • Why Scottie wants to experience Scotland's best golf courses ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 – World Long Drive recap and Scottie's finish in Reno 00:59 – Why Scottie comes across as competitive but gracious 02:06 – How it feels to be world number one 03:27 – The pressure of being the hunted instead of the hunter 04:18 – Why complacency is the biggest danger at the top 05:18 – Oldest player ever ranked number one 06:54 – Balancing charity work, family and competition prep 09:14 – Why the Reno partnership matters for the sport 10:14 – What makes Reno a strong host city 11:51 – Weather, elevation and how conditions may play 13:30 – Expected long-drive numbers in morning and warmer conditions 14:59 – Competition format and why the first day is tricky 15:58 – “It's business” once the grid starts 16:49 – Scouting the venue and managing pre-event nerves 17:41 – Bojangles, bowberry biscuits and Southern food 20:30 – The ideal post-win meal and a possible beef Wellington 23:49 – Why Scottie would love a golf trip to Scotland 26:42 – The St Andrews lottery and his love of special courses 28:23 – Why experiences matter more than casual rounds 31:18 – Final thoughts before the championship 32:13 – Caitlin's college golf commitment and strong tournament round 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION What do you think matters most in long drive: raw ball speed, technique, the conditions or the mental game? And how far do you think the longest drives at a major championship can travel? Let me know in the comments! 👟 PAYNTR GOLF SHOES Use code BIRDIEGOLFCLUBPODCAST for 15% off https://payntrgolf.co.uk 📊 SHOT SCOPE Get 15% off with code BIRDIEGOLFCLUB: https://shotscope.com/?rfsn=8805411.2f49ef5&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=8805411.2f49ef5 🏌️ Subscribe to Birdie Golf Club for more golf stories, honest opinions, equipment discussions, challenges and conversations with fascinating people from across the game. Birdie Golf Club — golf beyond the leaderboard. #ScottiePearman #WorldLongDrive #LongDrive

Srixon's newest golf clubs aren't simply about releasing something new every year — they're about deciding what actually needs to change. In this Birdie Golf Club Podcast, Dave gets a behind-the-scenes look at the brand new Srixon and Cleveland Golf equipment before sitting down with Joe Miller, Head of Product, to find out what really goes into developing the clubs that eventually make it into your golf bag. Joe explains how Srixon decides when a product needs a small evolution and when it needs to be completely redesigned, why product timing matters, and how the company balances the demands of tour professionals with what everyday golfers actually need. We get into the latest Srixon driver, the new irons, Cleveland wedges and the thinking behind the latest lineup — but one club in particular gets plenty of attention: THE SRIXON ZXi5+. Dave has already been testing the ZXi5+ and explains why this club caught him by surprise, where it fits into the Srixon iron lineup and why it could be a genuine alternative to a traditional utility iron. Joe also reveals how Srixon develops equipment that has to perform for contracted tour players while still appealing to golfers who aren't on staff — and why some of the biggest improvements aren't always the things you notice immediately on the shelf. If you're interested in golf equipment, Srixon, Cleveland Golf, new golf clubs, irons, drivers, wedges, utility irons or simply want to understand how the equipment in your bag is actually developed, this episode is for you. This conversation was originally recorded for retail education, giving you a more detailed and unfiltered look at the thinking behind the latest Srixon and Cleveland releases. 🎙️ BIRDIE GOLF CLUB PODCAST Golf beyond the leaderboard. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro XX:XX - The philosophy behind the new Srixon range XX:XX - Why Srixon doesn't change clubs just for the sake of it XX:XX - Evolution vs complete redesign XX:XX - The new Srixon driver XX:XX - What tour players actually want from new equipment XX:XX - Srixon ZXi5+ explained XX:XX - Why the ZXi5+ is different XX:XX - Dave's first impressions of the ZXi5+ XX:XX - ZXi5+ vs utility irons XX:XX - The new Srixon irons XX:XX - Cleveland Golf's latest equipment XX:XX - How Srixon decides what makes it into the bag XX:XX - Final thoughts 👟 PAYNTR GOLF Use code BIRDIEGOLFCLUBPODCAST for 15% OFF https://payntrgolf.co.uk Subscribe to Birdie Golf Club for weekly golf podcasts, equipment reviews, golf challenges, interviews, golf course reviews and conversations with some of the most interesting people in the game. #Srixon #SrixonZXi5Plus #GolfEquipment

What happens when you put tour professionals, celebrities and thousands of golf fans together at Wentworth? Dave is joined by returning guest Lee Anthony Brennan for a wide-ranging conversation covering Dave's first proper tournament experience at the BMW PGA Championship, Rory McIlroy, Adrian Meronk, pro-am culture and some genuinely bizarre spectator behaviour. After coming back from holiday and completely missing the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, Dave and Lee try to piece together what happened — before getting into Adrian Meronk's win and the wider conversation around professional golf and the Ryder Cup. Dave then shares what it was actually like attending Wentworth, including seeing Rory McIlroy up close, hearing the difference between tour professionals and celebrity golfers, and watching how players such as Ludvig Åberg and Andy Sullivan strike the ball. But the biggest conversation comes around golf fans. Why are some spectators more interested in celebrities than the professional golfers actually competing? Where is the line between being an enthusiastic fan and becoming entitled? And is asking players for golf balls, autographs or attention ever acceptable? Dave and Lee share some of the strangest moments they witnessed at Wentworth — including a bizarre golf-ball request from the grandstand and an awkward interaction involving Adam Scott. There's also plenty of classic Lee Brennan chat along the way, including old internet scams, Dave's Turkey holiday, the now-infamous bidet toilet, winter training, simulator practice, Shot Scope data and Lee's plan to regain some lost clubhead speed. It's a proper Birdie Golf Club catch-up: professional golf, Wentworth, golf culture, funny stories and plenty of opinions. 🎙️ BIRDIE GOLF CLUB PODCAST Golf beyond the leaderboard. Subscribe for weekly golf podcasts, interviews, golf stories, equipment reviews, challenges, course reviews and conversations with some of the most interesting people in the game. 👟 PAYNTR GOLF Use code BIRDIEGOLFCLUBPODCAST for 15% OFF https://payntrgolf.co.uk ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 - Lee Anthony Brennan returns 02:54 - The teeth whitening disaster 06:22 - LimeWire and early internet nostalgia 09:57 - Dave's holiday blackout 12:13 - Guessing the Alfred Dunhill winner 15:34 - Adrian Meronk revealed as the winner 16:17 - Meronk, LIV Golf and the Ryder Cup 20:17 - Ludvig Åberg at Wentworth 23:59 - Dave's first Wentworth experience 25:42 - The BMW PGA Championship pro-am 28:02 - Hearing tour pros strike the ball 30:49 - Celebrities vs professional golfers 35:57 - The weirdest spectator behaviour 36:26 - Golf fans and autograph culture 43:29 - The JJ Spaun golf ball incident 49:52 - The Adam Scott incident 53:53 - Why pro-ams still use the full field 54:04 - The Turkey toilet story 😂 59:09 - Srixon and equipment testing 61:12 - Lee's winter training plan 66:04 - Simulator golf and Shot Scope 68:10 - Dave's winter golf plans 70:18 - Final thoughts #GolfPodcast #BMWPGA #Wentworth

11 shots. LIV Golf bankruptcy. The Solheim Cup. Joe Dean chasing a PGA TOUR card. And I'm off to Wentworth. It's been a huge week in professional golf, so Dave flies solo for a packed Birdie Golf Club Podcast covering some of the biggest stories from across the game. First up is Europe's 15-13 Solheim Cup victory over the United States, including the dramatic finish and the debate around Europe's on-green celebrations. Dave asks whether golf's traditional culture is becoming too quick to judge modern celebrations — or whether some moments simply deserve a bit more restraint. Then it's Shane Lowry. Lowry produced one of the most dominant performances we've seen on the DP World Tour, winning the Irish Open by a record 11 shots. Dave discusses Lowry's ball striking, his instinctive putting style and why his simple approach to the game is so enjoyable to watch. He also looks at the social media backlash surrounding Lowry's comments during the Irish Open and why Dave thinks the wider context of the conversation was lost online. The conversation then turns to one of the biggest stories in professional golf: LIV Golf has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it attempts to restructure the league and build a new model for the future. What does that mean for LIV? What happens to the players? And what could a potential LIV reboot mean for the PGA TOUR and DP World Tour? Dave also checks in on Joe Dean's incredible rise. When this conversation was recorded, Joe was around the mid-70s in the Race to Dubai standings and fighting to protect his DP World Tour status. Since then, his season has exploded. After winning the British Masters, Joe has climbed right into the battle for a 2027 PGA TOUR card and is currently just outside the top 10 in the PGA TOUR eligibility standings. Finally, Dave gives his first proper preview of his trip to Wentworth for the BMW PGA Championship — including what he's expecting from the event, the atmosphere, the course, who he might meet and, importantly, what on earth you should wear to a professional golf tournament. This is Birdie Golf Club: Golf beyond the leaderboard. 00:00 - A huge week in golf 00:31 - I'm off to Wentworth for the BMW PGA Championship 01:00 - Solheim Cup reaction 02:22 - Was Europe's celebration disrespectful? 03:48 - Has social media changed how we judge golfers? 05:11 - Shane Lowry and the Irish Open controversy 07:07 - Lowry wins by 11 shots 08:35 - Why Lowry's putting is so enjoyable to watch 10:04 - Rory, Rahm, Niemann and Reed at the Irish Open 11:30 - LIV Golf files for bankruptcy 14:10 - What happens to the DP World Tour? 15:11 - Race to Dubai and the PGA TOUR card race 16:12 - Joe Dean's incredible rise 18:08 - Srixon ZXi5+ first impressions 20:59 - Where does the ZXi5+ fit? 21:58 - My first proper event at Wentworth 24:16 - Your hidden-gem golf courses under £50 26:16 - What do you wear to a golf event? 28:01 - Final thoughts 🏆 Birdie Golf Club Podcast Golf beyond the leaderboard. 👟 Payntr Golf Shoes Use code BIRDIEGOLFCLUBPODCAST for 15% off https://payntrgolf.co.uk #Golf #DPWorldTour #Wentworth #ShaneLowry #LIVGolf

What can you actually get for £20 on a golf course in Sussex? Dave visits Willingdon Golf Club for an affordable round of golf and explores what makes the course interesting, memorable and worth putting on the radar of golfers in the area. The episode looks at the design and character of Willingdon, the importance of value for money and why some of the best golfing experiences can come from courses that don't have the biggest price tags. Dave also discusses the wider issue of golf becoming increasingly expensive, the importance of local and community golf, and what makes a course worth returning to. Away from the course, there's a look at podcasting and the Birdie Golf Club community, including the importance of listener engagement and ideas for future course visits. A shorter, more personal Birdie Golf Club episode about discovering an affordable Sussex golf course — and asking whether £20 can still buy you a memorable round.

Has LIV Golf actually made professional golf worse for fans? Golf coach and YouTube creator Chris Ryan joins Dave on the Birdie Golf Club Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about LIV Golf, the PGA Tour and whether the modern professional game is becoming harder for fans to follow. Despite more money, more tournaments and more golf than ever, Chris argues that the fractured professional golf landscape may actually be delivering a worse product for viewers. They discuss whether fans can still easily identify the best players in the world, what LIV Golf has changed and why professional golf ultimately depends on keeping people interested. The conversation also covers Scottie Scheffler's remarkable consistency and comparisons with Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy's search for something more exciting, and the future of the PGA Tour. Elsewhere, Dave and Chris discuss the British Masters, Joe Dean's finish under pressure, the relationship between golfers and caddies, Marco Penge's decision-making, Alex Fitzpatrick's rise and the potential for the Fitzpatrick brothers to develop into one of golf's most interesting rivalries. Chris also shares his own journey as one of the UK's best-known golf coaches and YouTube creators. They explore how YouTube has changed golf instruction, the limitations of learning golf online and why personalised coaching remains difficult to replace. In this episode: • Has LIV Golf made professional golf worse for fans?• The battle between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour• Why professional golf depends on fan engagement• Is it becoming harder to know who the best golfers are?• Scottie Scheffler and comparisons with Tiger Woods• Rory McIlroy and the future of professional golf• The British Masters and tournament golf• Joe Dean's finish under pressure• Why the player-caddie relationship matters• Marco Penge and PGA Tour opportunities• Alex Fitzpatrick's rise• The future potential of the Fitzpatrick brothers• How YouTube changed golf coaching• The problems with learning golf instruction online• Why personalised golf coaching still matters• Chris Ryan's journey on YouTube and his future plans About Chris Ryan Chris Ryan is a golf coach and YouTube creator, known for helping golfers improve through practical coaching and online instruction. Birdie Golf Club is golf beyond the leaderboard — honest conversations about professional golf, golf culture, coaching and the people shaping the game.

Is golf losing its connection with fans? Dave and Luke have a wide-ranging conversation about the state and future of the game — from professional golf and the DP World Tour to the rise of women's golf, the importance of great sporting stories and whether golf is becoming too expensive and inaccessible for ordinary players. They discuss why some professional golf struggles to capture attention, what makes a player or tournament genuinely relatable, and why stories such as Ellie Givens' journey can create a much stronger connection with fans. The conversation also explores golf course pricing, grassroots and community golf, long drive, and the growing importance of content creation and storytelling in the modern golf industry. Ultimately, it's a conversation about a bigger question: what actually makes people fall in love with golf — and how does the game keep that connection in the future? In this episode:• Is professional golf losing fans?• The current appeal of men's professional golf• Why the DP World Tour remains compelling• The growth and appeal of women's golf• Ellie Givens' remarkable golf journey• Why great sporting stories matter• How our relationship with golf changes• The rising cost of playing golf• Accessibility and grassroots golf• The future of long drive• Golf content creation and videography• Why golf needs better storytelling• The importance of community in the game About Birdie Golf Club:Birdie Golf Club is golf beyond the leaderboard — honest conversations, stories and insights from across the game, covering professional golf, equipment, courses, challenges, content creation and the people who make golf interesting. New episodes every week.

Golf is as much a mental game as it is a physical one. Nerves, frustration, overthinking, fear of judgement and one bad shot can quickly turn a good round into a frustrating one. In this episode of the Birdie Golf Club Podcast, Dave is joined by mental performance coach Laura Scott to explore what actually happens in your mind when you’re playing golf under pressure. Laura explains how to deal with negative self-talk, recover after a bad shot, manage tension and anxiety, build a repeatable pre-shot routine and stop letting your score or handicap define how you feel about your game. They also discuss ego, playing with friends, fear of looking stupid, the pressure to improve, process goals and why learning to focus on the next shot can completely change your experience on the course. If you’ve ever overthought a shot, let one bad hole ruin a round or felt frustrated because you “should” be playing better, this episode is for you. In this episode:
• How to stop overthinking your golf
• Managing pressure, nerves and frustration
• What happens mentally after a bad shot
• Negative self-talk and golf confidence
• Building a repeatable pre-shot routine
• Fear of judgement when playing with friends
• Ego, handicaps and score frustration
• Process goals vs score goals
• How to stop one bad hole ruining your round
• Detaching your identity from your golf
• The next-shot mindset
• How to enjoy golf while still improving About Laura Scott:
Laura Scott is a mental performance coach who works with amateur and professional golfers to improve mental performance, manage pressure and enjoy the game more. Learn more: laurascottgolf.com Listen to more from Birdie Golf Club:
Birdie Golf Club is golf beyond the leaderboard — honest conversations with golfers and personalities from across the game, plus stories, challenges, equipment, course strategy and professional golf. New episodes every week.

Joe Dean joins Dave on the Birdie Golf Club Podcast to reveal the REALITY of life as a professional golfer — from working at Morrisons while chasing his dream, to the financial pressure of Tour School, sponsorship, qualifying for The Open and competing at Royal Troon. Joe opens up about money, pressure, media scrutiny, the reality of life on the DP World Tour and why becoming a professional golfer isn't always the glamorous career people imagine. We also discuss Joe's journey from junior golf, his relationship with coach Graham Walker, the importance of consistency, the dangers of over-coaching, YouTube golf, professional golf's financial structure and why more investment is needed at the lower levels of the game. Joe also takes us inside his Open Championship experience at Royal Troon, including Open qualifying, the pressure of trying to perform on one of golf's biggest stages and the tiny margins that can decide a tournament. If you're interested in professional golf, the DP World Tour, The Open Championship, golf careers, golf psychology, golf's financial system or what it REALLY takes to make it as a tour professional, this episode is for you. 🏌️ IN THIS EPISODE • Joe Dean's journey from junior golf to the DP World Tour • Working at Morrisons while chasing professional golf • The REAL financial cost of becoming a professional golfer • Tour School, sponsorship and funding a career • Why more money doesn't always mean less pressure • Qualifying for The Open Championship • Joe's experience at Royal Troon • The pressure of professional golf and media scrutiny • Why golf shouldn't define your identity • Over-coaching and swing video obsession • Why consistency matters more than chasing -7 every week • YouTube golf and the changing golf media landscape • LIV Golf and professional golf as a business • Why mini tours need more investment • The proposed World Golf Commission • Joe's long-term ambitions on tour ⏱ CHAPTERS 00:00 The reality of professional golf 02:08 How Joe started playing golf 03:46 Talent vs work ethic 05:46 Why consistency matters 06:09 Don't let golf define who you are 08:08 Family, mindset and the grind 11:05 Working at Morrisons while chasing the dream 12:04 Funding Tour School 14:29 Why contentment can help performance 15:28 The problem with over-structured practice 16:54 When pressure becomes a problem 18:03 The transition to full-time professional golf 19:28 Tour funding and eligibility 21:06 Sponsorship and surviving the early years 24:29 More money, more problems 26:14 What money actually changes 29:46 Rory McIlroy and media pressure 33:56 When comments become headlines 36:44 Golf media and overreaction 38:04 Open qualifying 39:54 The pressure of Monday qualifying 42:14 YouTube golf and preserving golf's heritage 43:43 Sponsorship and professional golf 46:28 Money as a motivation 49:48 Preparing for The Open 52:33 Joe's Royal Troon experience 56:26 The brutal closing stretch 57:28 Playing with Henrik Stenson and Max Homa 59:49 Ryan Fox's character 61:03 Faults vs traits in the golf swing 62:43 Should golfers really chase more speed? 64:54 Over-coaching and swing video 66:59 Shooting 10-under but worrying about your swing 68:52 The 12-ball challenge 71:18 Tour rankings and card security 73:26 Why 15 years on tour matters 75:36 LIV Golf and golf as a business 80:27 The World Golf Commission 83:34 Why mini tours need more support 85:33 Final thoughts 👟 PAYNTR GOLF SHOES Golf shoes worn by the likes of Jason Day, Justin Rose, Sam Burns and Min Woo Lee. Use code: BIRDIEGOLFCLUBPODCAST for 15% OFF at Payntr Golf. https://payntrgolf.co.uk 🎙️ ABOUT BIRDIE GOLF CLUB Birdie Golf Club is about golf beyond the leaderboard. Subscribe for new episodes every week. #GolfPodcast #JoeDean #DPWorldTour #TheOpen #ProfessionalGolf

Can artificial intelligence solve the biggest problems in professional golf? I asked ChatGPT to completely redesign the professional game—from the PGA Tour and LIV Golf to the DP World Tour, the major championships and golf's entire global structure. The results genuinely surprised me. In this solo episode, I react to ChatGPT's ideas, discussing whether golf needs a World Golf Commission, how a World Golf League could work, why the PGA Championship has an identity crisis, and what changes could make professional golf more exciting for fans around the world. If you enjoy golf podcasts, professional golf, LIV Golf, the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, The Masters, Ryder Cup, golf strategy or the future of the game, this episode is packed with ideas that will get you thinking. 🏌️ IN THIS EPISODE • Can AI save professional golf? • A World Golf Commission explained • Should LIV Golf and the PGA Tour merge? • A brand-new World Golf League • Why the PGA Championship needs reinventing • The future of the four major championships • How global golf could become easier to follow • The biggest idea that could change golf forever ⏱ CHAPTERS 00:00 I Asked AI to Save Professional Golf 05:57 Simplifying the Golf Ecosystem 12:09 The Future of Major Championships 18:01 The World Golf League 34:06 Final Verdict 👟 PAYNTR GOLF SHOES Trusted by Jason Day, Justin Rose, Sam Burns and Min Woo Lee. Use code: BIRDIEGOLFCLUBPODCAST for 15% OFF your order. https://payntrgolf.co.uk 🎙️ ABOUT BIRDIE GOLF CLUB Birdie Golf Club brings you weekly golf podcasts, golf challenges, equipment reviews, course strategy and conversations with some of the biggest names in golf. Subscribe for new episodes every week. Topics covered: ChatGPT Artificial Intelligence Professional Golf PGA Tour LIV Golf DP World Tour The Masters The Open Championship US Open Golf PGA Championship Ryder Cup World Golf League Golf Governance Golf News Birdie Golf Club #GolfPodcast #ChatGPT #LIVGolf #PGATour #Golf

Is LIV Golf coming to the end of its time in the UK? Lee Brennan from LA Golf Channel joins the Birdie Golf Club Podcast to discuss the future of LIV Golf, The Open Championship, golf equipment, course design, professional golf and the biggest debates currently shaping the game. We discuss whether LIV Golf will return to JCB Golf & Country Club, the future of elite professional golf, Bryson DeChambeau, golf course architecture, equipment distances, The Open Championship, social media, rules controversies and some of Lee's favourite stories from inside the game. If you enjoy golf podcasts, professional golf, LIV Golf, PGA Tour, DP World Tour, golf course design or behind-the-scenes conversations with some of the biggest voices in golf, you'll love this episode. 🏌️ IN THIS EPISODE • Is this the final LIV Golf event in the UK? • The future of LIV Golf and professional golf • The Open Championship behind the scenes • Bryson DeChambeau and golf controversies • Equipment distances and course setup • Golf course architecture debate • Social media in modern golf • Favourite golf courses and memorable stories • Lee Brennan's latest projects ⏱ CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 02:13 LIV Golf JCB recap 03:34 Is LIV Golf leaving the UK? 04:02 Future of professional golf 07:47 New player pathways 11:33 PGA Tour meritocracy 15:34 Behind the scenes at The Open 22:13 Bryson DeChambeau discussion 28:52 Rules controversies 39:55 USGA and golf rules 42:55 Innovation in golf 50:47 Equipment vs course design 65:29 Favourite golf courses 71:11 Golf films and funny stories 77:27 What's next for Lee Brennan 👟 PAYNTR GOLF SHOES Trusted by Jason Day, Justin Rose, Sam Burns and Min Woo Lee. Use code: BIRDIEGOLFCLUBPODCAST for 15% OFF your order. https://payntrgolf.co.uk 📲 FOLLOW LEE BRENNAN YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@LAGolfChannel Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lagolfchannel/ 🎙️ ABOUT BIRDIE GOLF CLUB Birdie Golf Club brings you weekly golf podcasts, golf equipment reviews, golf challenges, tour analysis and in-depth conversations with some of the biggest names in golf. Subscribe for new episodes every week. Topics covered: Lee Brennan LA Golf Channel LIV Golf LIV Golf UK JCB Golf & Country Club The Open Championship Bryson DeChambeau PGA Tour DP World Tour Golf course architecture Golf equipment Professional golf Golf rules Golf podcast Birdie Golf Club #GolfPodcast #LIVGolf #LeeBrennan #TheOpen #Golf

Bryson DeChambeau's controversial ruling at The Open Championship, the biggest changes to Royal Birkdale, Ryan Fox's Open victory and a full Solheim Cup 2026 preview.Hannah Holden joins the Birdie Golf Club Podcast to discuss the biggest stories in golf, including Bryson DeChambeau's rules controversy, Royal Birkdale's redesigned Open Championship setup, Ryan Fox lifting the Claret Jug, the upcoming Solheim Cup in the Netherlands, women's golf, LPGA stars, the Ladies European Tour and the future of professional golf.If you're passionate about golf, The Open Championship, golf course architecture, professional golf, golf rules, the Solheim Cup or the biggest talking points in the game, this episode is packed with expert insight, opinion and behind-the-scenes stories.🏌️ IN THIS EPISODE• Bryson DeChambeau's controversial ruling explained• Ryan Fox's Open Championship victory• Royal Birkdale's course changes and player reaction• Why scoring at modern major championships continues to evolve• The fascinating history behind the Solheim Cup• Europe's chances in the 2026 Solheim Cup• Women's golf, LPGA and LET discussion• Hannah Holden's journey in golf media• Team golf psychology• Course architecture and championship setup⏱ CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction02:01 Royal Birkdale changes03:43 The redesigned holes04:54 Player reaction06:47 Low scoring debate09:25 Bryson DeChambeau controversy11:29 Rules explained13:36 Television and officiating15:05 Bryson's personality18:12 Scottie Scheffler ruling comparison19:45 Ryan Fox's Open victory22:16 Confidence and decision making26:57 Improving your golf swing29:36 Hannah Holden's golf media journey33:07 The history of the Solheim Cup35:52 Why it's called the Solheim Cup37:43 Visiting the Dutch course39:45 The growth of women's golf44:55 Players to watch48:01 Team golf strategy54:25 The Dutch golf course58:28 Preparing a major championship venue60:23 Solheim Cup preparations63:17 Interesting rules discussions65:17 Bunker play and confidence67:04 Community in golf69:02 Inclusive golf formats70:48 Solheim Cup expectations73:25 Final thoughts👟 PAYNTR GOLF SHOESJustin Rose, Jason Day, Min Woo Lee and Sam Burns all trust PAYNTR Golf.Use code:BIRDIEGOLFCLUBPODCASTfor 15% OFF your order.https://payntrgolf.co.uk📲 FOLLOW HANNAH HOLDENYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@HannahHoldenGolfInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/hannahholdengolf/🎙️ ABOUT BIRDIE GOLF CLUBBirdie Golf Club brings you weekly golf podcasts, in-depth conversations, golf course strategy, equipment reviews, golf challenges and interviews with some of the biggest names in the game.Whether you're interested in The Open Championship, Ryder Cup, Solheim Cup, PGA Tour, DP World Tour, LPGA, golf instruction or the latest golf news, subscribe for new episodes every week.Topics covered in this episode:Bryson DeChambeauRyan FoxRoyal BirkdaleThe Open ChampionshipThe Claret JugSolheim CupLPGALadies European TourWomen's GolfGolf RulesProfessional GolfGolf Course ArchitectureGolf MediaHannah HoldenBirdie Golf Club Podcast#GolfPodcast #BrysonDeChambeau #TheOpen #RoyalBirkdale #SolheimCup

Royal Birkdale is one of the greatest Open Championship venues in golf history. Discover the complete story behind the legendary links course that has crowned Arnold Palmer, Tom Watson, Padraig Harrington and Jordan Spieth. Royal Birkdale isn't just one of the world's greatest golf courses—it's one of the greatest championship venues ever created. For more than a century, this remarkable stretch of links land on England's Golf Coast has challenged the very best golfers on the planet. From Arnold Palmer helping transform The Open Championship into a truly global event, to Padraig Harrington's remarkable title defence in brutal conditions, and Jordan Spieth's unforgettable recovery from the driving range in 2017, Royal Birkdale has consistently revealed champions worthy of lifting the Claret Jug. In this Birdie Golf Club documentary, we take a deep dive into the complete history of Royal Birkdale. Discover how the Irish Sea created its towering dunes, why its architecture is admired by golfers around the world, and why professionals continue to describe it as the fairest test in championship golf. This isn't simply the history of a golf course. It's the story of why Royal Birkdale continues to reveal the right Champion Golfer of the Year. Whether you're preparing for The Open Championship or simply love golf history, links golf and course architecture, this documentary explores what makes Royal Birkdale one of the most respected championship venues in the world. ⛳ IN THIS DOCUMENTARY • The complete history of Royal Birkdale Golf Club • How nature created one of golf's greatest links courses • Why Royal Birkdale is considered the fairest test in championship golf • The architecture and vision that shaped one of The Open's greatest venues • Arnold Palmer and the moment The Open Championship became truly global • The legendary champions who mastered Royal Birkdale • Padraig Harrington's incredible defence in 2008 • Jordan Spieth's unforgettable 2017 Open Championship victory • Why Royal Birkdale continues to stand the test of time despite modern equipment ⏱ CHAPTERS 00:00 – Where Champions Are Revealed 03:45 – Before There Was Golf, There Was Sand 09:18 – Building Royal Birkdale 16:10 – Arnold Palmer Changes The Open 24:05 – The Course That Finds Champions 33:10 – Padraig Harrington's Masterclass 41:52 – Jordan Spieth's Miracle at Royal Birkdale 53:40 – Why Royal Birkdale Endures 🏌️ ABOUT BIRDIE GOLF CLUB If you enjoy golf documentaries, golf history, The Open Championship, major championships, course architecture and links golf, you're in the right place. Birdie Golf Club brings together long-form documentaries, podcasts, course strategy, equipment reviews and conversations that celebrate every corner of the game. Subscribe and join us as we explore the greatest golf courses and the stories that shaped them. #RoyalBirkdale #TheOpen #TheOpenChampionship #BritishOpen #LinksGolf #GolfHistory #GolfDocumentary #JordanSpieth #ArnoldPalmer #PadraigHarrington #TomWatson #ClaretJug #BirdieGolfClub #GolfPodcast #EnglandsGolfCoast

🎙️ From Finance to the Fairways | Wakey's Journey to the DP World Tour What does it take to build a career in professional golf while balancing a full-time job and family life? In this episode of the Birdie Golf Club Podcast, I'm joined by Daniel "Wakey" Wakefield to discuss his incredible journey from working in finance to becoming a DP World Tour caddie alongside his day job. We talk about how social media opened unexpected doors, what life is really like inside professional golf, and his long-term ambition of one day becoming a full-time tour caddie. It's an honest conversation about taking opportunities, backing yourself and proving you don't have to give up everything to chase your passion. ⏱ Chapters 00:00 – Introduction01:00 – From finance to golf02:15 – Why he wants to change his career03:46 – Getting into caddying05:20 – Moving to Dubai09:12 – Surreal tour moments11:00 – Life amongst tour caddies15:07 – Challenges in the industry16:24 – AI and the future of work18:12 – DP World Tour vs PGA Tour22:07 – Social media opportunities25:08 – Family life and balance30:38 – Strategy lessons from tour golf33:34 – Playing vs caddying36:50 – Blitz Golf discussion44:34 – Golf media and presentation50:49 – The future of professional golf66:42 – What's next for Wakey 🤝 Podcast Partners 👟 Payntr Golf – 15% Off Performance golf footwear worn by Jason Day, Justin Rose, Sam Burns and Min Woo Lee. https://payntrgolf.co.uk CODE: BIRDIEGOLFCLUBPODCAST 📊 Shot Scope – 15% Off https://shotscope.com/?rfsn=8805411.2f49ef5&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=8805411.2f49ef5 CODE: BIRDIEGOLFCLUB 🌍 Golf Escapes https://www.golf-escapes.com/the-birdie-golf-club-podcast-with-golf-escapes/ CODE: BIRDIEDOUBLEPOINTS 🏌️ Srixon Golf https://www.srixon.co.uk 🏌️ Cleveland Golf https://www.clevelandgolf.com 📱 Connect with Wakey Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wakeythecaddy/ 🎙️ Follow Birdie Golf Club Podcast InstagramYouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts If you've ever thought about changing careers, chasing a dream or wondered what life is really like inside professional golf, this episode is for you.

🎙️ Why Golf Is Losing Its Magic Has professional golf lost the emotional connection that made fans fall in love with the game? In this solo episode of the Birdie Golf Club Podcast, I explore why so many golf fans seem to care less about regular PGA Tour events and why only tournaments like The Masters and Ryder Cup still feel truly special. We discuss storytelling, rivalries, tournament formats and why modern golf may need to evolve if it wants to reconnect with fans. This isn't about criticising golf—it's about asking what comes next. ⛳ In This Episode • Why many PGA Tour events feel forgettable• What makes The Masters and Ryder Cup so compelling• The importance of storytelling in sport• Why rivalries create emotional investment• Brian Rolapp's opportunity to reshape professional golf• Alternative formats that could make golf more exciting• Why local golf stories often feel more meaningful• The future of golf media and fan engagement• Why legacy alone isn't enough anymore• How YouTube creators are changing golf content ⏱ Chapters 00:00 – Why golf feels different today01:24 – Why regular tournaments lack meaning02:45 – What makes majors special04:08 – Caring less about weekly events05:15 – Lessons from football and the World Cup06:44 – Brian Rolapp and golf's future09:00 – New tournament formats10:14 – Legacy and professional golf11:24 – Technology and changing viewing habits14:09 – Player wealth and motivation16:58 – Is legacy enough?18:44 – Why local golf stories matter20:46 – Playing golf vs watching golf25:04 – Why YouTube understands storytelling28:36 – Final thoughts 🤝 Podcast Partners 👟 Payntr Golf – 15% Off Performance golf footwear worn by Jason Day, Justin Rose, Sam Burns and Min Woo Lee. https://payntrgolf.co.uk CODE: BIRDIEGOLFCLUBPODCAST 📊 Shot Scope – 15% Off https://shotscope.com/?rfsn=8805411.2f49ef5&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=8805411.2f49ef5 CODE: BIRDIEGOLFCLUB 🌍 Golf Escapes https://www.golf-escapes.com/the-birdie-golf-club-podcast-with-golf-escapes/ CODE: BIRDIEDOUBLEPOINTS 🏌️ Srixon Golf https://www.srixon.co.uk 🏌️ Cleveland Golf https://www.clevelandgolf.com 📱 Follow Birdie Golf Club Podcast InstagramYouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts I'd love to hear your thoughts. Has professional golf lost some of its magic—or do you think the game is in a better place than ever?