Episodes

  • Untold Origins of “The Match: Tiger vs. Phil” with David Levy | Ep. 53
    Nov 21 2024

    Former Turner President David Levy joins Su-Ann Heng and Jerry Foltz to commemorate the 6-year anniversary of The Match: Tiger vs. Phil. Levy takes us behind the scenes of how the groundbreaking event came together, revealing the contract negotiations, broadcast strategies, and even some funny stories about Tiger and Phil. He also recounts the infamous streaming fiasco that unfolded on the day of the event.

    In this episode, Levy shares his expert insights on the rapidly evolving sports media landscape, including the challenges and opportunities in sports TV rights fees. We also explore the growing influence of women’s sports and the transformative impact of stars like Nelly Korda and Caitlin Clark. A must-listen for anyone passionate about the intersection of sports and media!

    0:00 - Intro

    01:10 - Sergio Reapplied for DP World Tour

    04:18 - Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul

    06:15 - Hong Kong Open

    07:10 - Ripper Boys Dominate in Australia

    08:39 - Burmester Wins in South Africa

    09:36 - Rory Wins DP World Tour Championship

    16:14 - Nelly Korda Wins the Annika

    20:12 - Rafael Campos Wins Bermuda Championship

    23:32 - David Levy Joins the Show

    24:14 - Destination Appointment Viewing

    28:31 - Caitlin Clark's Effect On Women's Sports

    34:42 - 6-Year Anniversary of The Match

    49:34 - Future of Sports TV Rights Fees

    55:04 - Keys to Success in Sports Television

    1:01:09 - Reacting to David Levy Conversation

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • David Feherty’s Favorite Seve Interaction, LIV Golf Experience, and Entertaining the Troops | Ep. 52
    Nov 14 2024

    David Feherty joins Jerry Foltz and Su-Ann Heng for an in-depth conversation, covering everything from entertaining the troops to his advocacy for suicide prevention to his most memorable experiences on the golf course. Feherty shares advice for young people facing struggles, offers insights on the unity between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour, and dishes out Ryder Cup predictions alongside a bold take on Joaquin Niemann. We also get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of David’s storied career, including his experiences with Seve Ballesteros and a hilarious caddy story. And, of course, he talks about his decision to join the LIV Golf broadcast team and his shiny new truck. Packed with wit, wisdom, and plenty of laughs, this episode is a must-listen for golf enthusiasts and casual fans alike. Tune in now for the stories, insights, and fun only David Feherty can deliver!

    0:00 - Intro

    03:21 - Tyrrell Hatton Finishes 2nd in Abu Dhabi

    04:15 - LIV Golfers Playing DP World Tour Event in Dubai

    06:06 - Adrian Meronk Feature Article

    08:17 - Cam Smith and Lucas Herbert Playing In Australia

    08:33 - Big Names Playing Hong Kong Open

    11:42 - Austin Eckroat Wins in Cabo

    12:29 - Bernhard Langer Wins at 67 Years Old

    15:23 - Mean Tweets: FTH Edition

    22:08 - David Feherty Joins the Show

    25:47 - David Feherty's Charity Work with Veterans

    34:19 - Best Advice for Struggling Young People

    37:13 - David Feherty's New Truck

    39:32 - Decision to Join the LIV Golf Broadcast Team

    42:40 - First LIV Golf Event Broadcast Experience

    45:10 - Joaquin Niemann Prediction

    46:41 - Ryder Cup Speculations

    48:50 - Unity Between LIV Golf and PGA Tour

    51:27 - Feherty’s Experience with Seve Ballesteros

    53:51 - Feherty’s Caddie, Rodney Wooler

    58:11 - Best Advice Feherty Has Ever Received

    1:01:36 - Reacting to David Feherty Conversation

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Ending Droughts, Making Aces, and The Pathway to LIV Golf | Ep. 51
    Nov 7 2024

    This episode of Fairway to Heaven is brimming with excitement! We start with highlights from the International Series and Richard T. Lee’s commanding win at the 2024 BNI Indonesian Masters. Bubba Watson amazes with a hole-in-one that leads to an inspiring donation, while Charley Hull takes the crown in Riyadh, ending her 2-year drought without a win. Cam Smith battles to a tied third at the Queensland PGA, and we break down what a potential game-changing PIF investment in the PGA Tour might look like. Wrapping up, Jerry and Su-Ann discuss potential free agent moves in the LIV Golf offseason, and where some of golf’s biggest stars might end up. Tune in for all the action and insights!

    0:00 - Intro
    02:55 - The International Series
    05:04 - Richard T. Lee Wins 2024 BNI Indonesian Masters
    09:36 - Bubba Watson Gets Hole-in-One, Donates House
    15:16 - Charley Hull Wins in Riyadh
    19:11 - Cam Smith tied for 3rd in Queensland PGA
    23:20 - PIF Investment in PGA Tour
    41:43 - Out of Bounds: Dodgers Win
    43:11 - Team Trade Speculations
    1:01:48 - Final Thoughts

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Revolutionizing the Game: How TUGR is Shaping the Future of Golf Rankings | Ep. 50
    Oct 31 2024

    In this episode, we dive into the latest buzz in the golf world, including the singular LIV Golf spot up for grabs in the LIV Promotions Event, recent updates from the International Series, Tom Kim's unforgettable locker room incident and a look at the next year's event hosted in India.

    Later, Jeff Bullock from The Ultimate Golf Rankings joins Jerry and Su-Ann to discuss The Universal Golf Rankings, a cutting-edge platform for the world of professional golf and junior golf rankings. Jeff breaks down how TUGR's data-driven approach brings efficiency and monetization potential to junior golf and the betting scene. This is one for the golf fanatics—whether you’re keeping score or placing bets, we’ve got you covered.

    Tune in for an episode packed with updates, insights, and all the big names in golf!

    0:00 - Intro

    02:14 - LIV Promotions Event

    07:23 - International Series Updates

    08:51 - Tom Kim's Locker Room Incident

    10:51 - The International Series: First Event in India

    15:16 - Rank the Golfer

    18:16 - Jeff Bullock Joins the Show

    19:38 - TUGR: A Quick Rundown

    21:28 - An Unbiased Ranking System

    35:07 - Using TUGR for Exemption Criteria

    36:56 - Junior Golf Rankings

    40:17 - Monetization Strategy

    41:30 - Using TUGR for College Recruitment

    44:46 - TUGR and Betting Companies

    50:13 - Reacting to Jeff Bullock Conversation

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    59 mins
  • Offseason Moves, Rise of the International Series, and Bubba’s Trip to Indonesia | Ep. 49
    Oct 25 2024

    On this week’s Fairway to Heaven, Jerry and Su-Ann cover all the latest happenings in the world of LIV Golf. We kick off with team speculations, including Eugenio Chacarra’s release from Fireballs GC, Cleeks GC potential rebrand and what might happen for players in the open zone. Jerry and Su-Ann discuss the latest in the world of Ripper GC, the excitement surrounding the International Series, and what’s to come with the LIV Golf promotions event.

    0:00 - Intro

    03:05 - LIV Golf Team Speculations
    04:30 - Eugenio Lopez-Chacarra Released by Fireballs GC
    07:01 - Cleeks GC Full Rebrand
    09:30 - Wildcards and Underdogs
    14:42 - Cam Smith Interview with The Herald Sun
    20:53 - The Ripper Boys
    23:16 - The International Series
    29:32 - LIV Golf Promotions
    32:16 - Vincent Brothers Working on LIV Golf Return
    35:48 - Fairway to Heaven: Origins
    36:36 - Bubba Watson in BNI Indonesia Masters 2024
    42:08 - Outro

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    43 mins
  • Thomas Pieters on Racing Cars, RangeGoats Future, and Representing Belgium | Ep. 48
    Oct 17 2024

    Thomas Pieters joins Jerry Foltz and Su-Ann Heng to dive deep into his journey from college golf to the professional circuit, touching on his experiences at the 2016 Ryder Cup, his thrilling adventures racing Volkswagen buggies, and his future with the RangeGoats GC. Discover the challenges he faced over the past two years, his decision to join LIV Golf, and how he’s working to change the perception of golf, especially in Belgium. We explore his relationship with caddie Adam Marrow, the role models who inspire him, and what it’s like representing Belgium on the Olympic stage. Plus, get insights into his goals for the coming year, learn about the most famous Belgian golfer in history, and find out one surprising fact about Thomas that you probably didn’t know! Tune in for an inspiring conversation filled with adrenaline, personal anecdotes, and a fresh take on the game of golf!

    0:00 - Intro

    06:19 - PGA vs. LIV Golf Match

    08:06 - Tyrell Hatton wins Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

    09:31 - Matt McCarty wins Black Desert Championship

    12:34 - Thomas Pieters Joins the Show

    13:29 - Racing Volkswagen Buggies

    20:30 - Future with RangeGoats GC

    21:50 - 2016 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine

    24:31 - Adrenaline Junkie

    27:47 - How Popular is Golf in Belgium?

    28:54 - Wamp App

    32:39 - Changing the Perception of Golf

    35:55 - Caddy Clubhouse

    40:19 - Relationship with Caddie Adam Marrow

    43:02 - Struggles Past 2 Years

    46:46 - Why did Thomas Pieters Join LIV Golf?

    51:12 - From College to Pro Career

    57:01 - The Hardest Challenge to Overcome

    58:19 - The Most Famous Belgian Golfer in History

    1:00:05 - Thomas Pieters' Role Models

    1:02:08 - Representing Belgium at the Olympics

    1:05:10 - A Great Tennis Player

    1:08:38 - Goals for Next Year

    1:11:14 - One Thing We Don't Know About Thomas Pieters

    1:13:04 - Reacting to Thomas Pieters Conversation

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Best Moments From (Almost) 1 Year of Conversations | Ep. 47
    Oct 10 2024

    Join us for a special episode of Fairway to Heaven where we celebrate a year of unforgettable conversations, laughter, and insights! In this compilation, we’ve gathered the most memorable clips from our favorite guests and topics, showcasing the heart and soul of our show. From hilarious anecdotes to profound revelations, this episode is a journey through our top moments that left a lasting impact. Whether you’re a long-time listener or new to the podcast, get ready to relive the highlights that made us laugh, think, and feel. Tune in and experience the magic that has shaped our year together!

    0:00 - Intro

    01:13 - Jon Rahm

    01:32 - Bryson DeChambeau

    05:34 - Phil Mickelson

    11:25 - Anthony Kim

    18:48 - Cam Smith

    20:01 - Louis Oosthuizen

    22:44 - Dean Burmester

    24:08 - Bubba Watson

    30:29 - Sergio Garcia

    31:10 - Lee Westwood

    32:33 - Richard Bland

    36:13 - Matthew Wolff

    40:43 - Talor Gooch

    43:23 - Henrik Stenson and Ian Poulter

    45:21 - Graeme McDowell

    48:21 - Abe Ancer

    49:51 - Caleb Surratt

    51:22 - Marc Leishman

    51:49 - Darius Butler

    53:34 - Martin Kaymer

    54:59 - Harold Varner III

    56:15 - Peter Uihlein

    57:45 - Charles Howell III

    59:13 - Carlos Ortiz

    1:00:23 - Kevin Na

    1:01:15 - Eugenio Chacarra

    1:02:40 - Anirban Lahiri

    1:04:13 - Outro

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Brendan Steele on Being Phil’s Buddy, Winning in Adelaide, and LIV Golf’s 1st Albatross | Ep. 46
    Oct 3 2024

    Brendan Steele joins Jerry Foltz and Su-Ann Heng to discuss the role his close relationship with Phil Mickelson played in him joining LIV Golf. This year’s LIV Golf Adelaide Champion chats about what that win meant to him, being the proud owner of LIV Golf’s first albatross, and his favorite part of playing on LIV Golf. Steele also talks about his love of tequila and Linkin Park.

    0:00 - Intro

    07:33 - President's Cup Recap

    12:03 - Brendan Steele Joins the Show

    13:13 - Brendan Steele's Love of Tequila

    17:18 - Winning LIV Golf Adelaide

    23:14 - HyFlyers Beat Torque

    27:44 - Relationship with Phil Mickelson

    31:31 - Favorite Part of LIV Golf

    33:41 - Growing Up without Golf

    42:03 - PGA Tour Success

    45:15 - Joining LIV Golf

    50:46 - Fairway to Love

    56:37 - First LIV Golf Albatross

    59:06 - Brendan Steele's Legacy

    1:01:00 - A Bad Day for Brendan Steele

    1:06:04 - Brendan Steele's Music Taste

    1:09:53 - Reacting to Brendan Steele Conversation

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    1 hr and 17 mins