Show notes
In this episode of the Living It Up podcast, the hosts discuss Tommy Fleetwood's recent victory at the Tour Championship, the implications for the Ryder Cup selections, and the evolving landscape of the PGA Tour as new CEO Brian Rolapp takes the helpm. They analyze the FedEx Cup playoffs, Brian Rolapp's vision for the future of the tour, and the dynamics of the US Ryder Cup selections. The conversation culminates in a debate over Captain Keegan Bradley's potential picks for the Ryder Cup, highlighting the challenges of being a player-captain. We outline what we'd each do if we were captain, and what will think will ultimately play out. Chapters00:00 Tommy Fleetwood's Triumph04:42 Ryder Cup Roster Decisions11:09 Brian Rolap's Press Conference Insights17:07 Future Competition Committee and Changes Ahead23:42 Captain Keegan Bradley's Team Selection28:30 Final Thoughts on Ryder Cup Picks35:31 Ryder Cup Team Selections37:52 Controversial Picks and Team Dynamics40:09 Future Stars and Risky Choices42:26 Captaincy Dilemmas and Player Selection43:54 Advice and Rule Changes for Captains45:12 The Weight of Decisions in Golf47:44 European Team Considerations51:52 Live Golf's Progress and Future55:09 Reflections on Live Golf's Milestones