Listen "KOEPKA’S LIV EXIT & THE TOUR’S INSTANT REPLY - December 26th, 2025"
Episode Synopsis
We break down the fallout of Brooks Koepka’s shock departure from LIV Golf, the PGA Tour’s calculated response, and the changing of the guard at Smash GC.THE RETURN OF BROOKSBrooks Koepka is officially leaving LIV after the 2025 season, but the real story is the PGA Tour’s lightning-fast 23-minute statement—a sign that CEO Brian Rolapp likely has the welcome mat ready despite the sit-out policy.Hank Haney didn’t mince words on the impact, calling the loss of the five-time major winner an "impossible to sugarcoat" blow to the rebel league’s credibility.On the home front, Jena Sims took to Instagram to poll fans on gift wrapping, a subtle signal that the Koepka family is looking to settle back into a "normal" life in Jupiter.NEWS & NOTESTalor Gooch has been named the 2026 Captain of Smash GC, raising valid questions about whether his elite ball-striking can replace Koepka’s massive commercial appeal for the franchise.The golf world mourns two significant losses: Japanese legend Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki at 78, and the tragic passing of Jake Knapp’s girlfriend, Makena White.Charles Barkley reveals he is addicted to the grind—playing seven days a week—and relies on a specific swing thought from Justin Thomas: "Tee the ball low and squeeze down."Quick HitsWesley Bryan’s awkward Christmas card • Jon Rahm’s snowy shorts • TGL Opener (Dec 28) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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