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In this engaging conversation, Neal Shipley shares his experiences traveling through South America as part of the Korn Ferry Tour, discussing the cultural differences and culinary delights he encountered. The discussion also touches on the influence of golf legends Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus, the intricacies of coffee culture, and the challenges of being filmed for the Netflix series 'Full Swing' during significant golf events like the Masters. The conversation is filled with humor, personal anecdotes, and insights into the life of a professional golfer. In this conversation, Neal Shipley discusses various aspects of his experiences in golf, including the missed opportunities in media coverage, the realities of college golf, the filming process for Netflix, and his experiences at major tournaments like the Masters and U.S. Open. He also shares insights on the dynamics of caddy relationships and speculates on the future of Netflix's coverage of golf.Hope you all enjoy this conversation.Thanks for the support as always!Cheers, - The Tie GuysChapters:00:00 Exploring South America: A New Perspective02:54 Adventures in Professional Golf: The Corn Fairy Tour05:52 Culinary Delights: Food and Drink in South America09:04 The Influence of Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus12:05 Coffee Culture and Personal Preferences14:47 Steak vs. Pork Chops: A Culinary Debate18:03 The Local Beer Scene: Iron City Light20:51 The Masters Experience: Behind the Scenes of Full Swing24:00 The Impact of Filming on Professional Golfers27:09 Navigating the Challenges of Professional Golf32:34 The Missed Opportunities in Coverage34:16 The Reality of College Golf36:04 The Filming Process and Storylines41:56 Experiencing the Masters and U.S. Open49:55 Caddy Dynamics and Relationships52:57 Future of Netflix's CoverageWebsite: https://www.thetiepodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetiepodcast/?hl=en Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/thetiepodcastGoodWalk Coffee: https://goodwalkcoffee.com CODE: thetie for 20% off BDraddy: bdraddy.com CODE: thetie25 for 25% offLivPur Hydration:livpur.comCODE: Sticks20Keywords:South America, Korn Ferry Tour, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, coffee culture, culinary experiences, professional golf, Full Swing, Masters, Iron City Light, golf, Netflix, Masters, U.S. Open, college golf, caddies, player dynamics, sports coverage, amateur golf, professional golf