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Off Course is back this week with a fantastic show and this is episode 311. Hosted by Dan Edwards, each Friday we give you a deep look into the world of golf and equipment in a way unlike any other podcast has done before. Today, John Freeman from Mizuno joins the show to discuss learning from one of the best and tour feedback for the Signature Series.

It wouldn’t be Off Course without some tangents, but Dan and John dive into many topics including John’s college golf and entry into Mizuno R&D and where the S-4 fits into the iron lineup. This show has a lot going on and is one you will not want to miss as John Freeman from Mizuno goes Off Course.

Episode 311 is here and Dan and John Freeman discuss the following topics and a whole lot more.

John’s college golf and entry into Mizuno R&D
Learning from one of the best and early work
Generating critical tour feedback for the Signature series
Where the S-4 fits into the lineup, and Tour reactions
John’s top iron from the bunch, and what’s in the bag right now
And so much more

You can listen to the show right here, Apple Podcasts or anywhere you do your listening and downloading from, including Spotify and more. Search for the Hackers Paradise and make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. After listening, come back over here and drop us a note below on what you agree and/or disagree with from the episode you just heard. If you get a chance, drop us a review wherever you listen from and let others know what you think of the show and/or channel.

Off course is now available in video form as well. Tune into the THPGolf YouTube Channel, jump into the latest episode’s video and watch the interaction between Dan and his guests each week rather than just listen.

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For more than four years, LIV Golf disrupted professional golf in a way few could have imagined. Billions of dollars were spent, some of the biggest names in the game left the PGA Tour, and the sport became increasingly divided between two competing sides.

Now, LIV Golf has entered Chapter 11 restructuring, and that brings us to a question that isn’t quite as simple as it sounds.

Did LIV Golf actually win?

In this episode of Splitting Fairways, Ryan and Jeremy look beyond the bankruptcy headlines to debate what LIV actually accomplished and what its impact could mean for professional golf long after the original version of the league is gone.

Did LIV Change the PGA Tour?

From a business standpoint, LIV’s original model clearly ran into problems. But judging its success strictly by whether the league became sustainable may miss part of the story.

The PGA Tour that exists today looks different from the one LIV challenged in 2022. Bigger purses, Signature Events and the Player Equity Program all became part of the landscape during the battle between the two sides.

Would those changes have happened without LIV?

That’s where the debate gets interesting. LIV may have failed as a league while succeeding as a disruptor.

What About the Players?

Then there are the golfers who left.

For years, the easy criticism was that LIV players simply “took the money.” Chapter 11 complicates that argument, with LIV seeking the ability to reject existing player contracts and some contractual obligations still outstanding.

Jon Rahm may be the most fascinating example. He left the PGA Tour in his prime and proceeded to win three consecutive LIV season-long individual championships. Yet, how many golf fans could name those accomplishments?

That raises a much bigger question about legacy. What might Rahm’s career look like had those same three seasons played out on the PGA Tour?

Bryson DeChambeau presents almost the opposite case. A U.S. Open victory, strong major performances and his enormous growth as a golf personality arguably strengthened his overall legacy.

Who Won the Golf War?

Should Rahm, DeChambeau and other LIV stars eventually be welcomed back to the PGA Tour? Should there be consequences for leaving? And when their careers are over, how much will LIV accomplishments matter?

Maybe LIV changed professional golf. Maybe the PGA Tour survived. Maybe some players won financially.

But after years of fractured fields and division throughout the sport, did golf fans actually win?

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Off Course is back this week with a fantastic show and this is episode 310. Hosted by Dan Edwards, each Friday we give you a deep look into the world of golf and equipment in a way unlike any other podcast has done before. Today, Randy Peitsch joins the show to discuss incorporating Lamkin technologies and the potential it brings to Super Stroke.

It wouldn’t be Off Course without some tangents, but Dan and Randy dive into many topics including the right amount of options for all golfers and having fun with limited releases. This show has a lot going on and is one you will not want to miss as Randy from Super Stroke go Off Course.

Episode 310 is here and Dan and Randy discuss the following topics and a whole lot more.

Randy’s background in retail
Managing the right amount of options for all golfers
The durability challenges of polyurethane
Incorporating Lamkin technologies into swing grips, and what could potentially come elsewhere
Having fun with limited releases
And so much more

You can listen to the show right here, Apple Podcasts or anywhere you do your listening and downloading from, including Spotify and more. Search for the Hackers Paradise and make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. After listening, come back over here and drop us a note below on what you agree and/or disagree with from the episode you just heard. If you get a chance, drop us a review wherever you listen from and let others know what you think of the show and/or channel.

Off course is now available in video form as well. Tune into the THPGolf YouTube Channel, jump into the latest episode’s video and watch the interaction between Dan and his guests each week rather than just listen.

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Off Course is back this week with a fantastic show and this is episode 309. Hosted by Dan Edwards, each Friday we give you a deep look into the world of golf and equipment in a way unlike any other podcast has done before. Today, Mike Yagley and Scott Walsh join the show to discuss an epic journey exploring 8 different states through golf.

It wouldn’t be Off Course without some tangents, but Dan and Yags (along with Scott) dive into many topics including the challenge and excitement of following Route 66 and chasing ideas and recommendations from locals. This show has a lot going on and is one you will not want to miss as Mike Yagley and Scott Walsh go Off Course.

Episode 309 is here and Dan and Yags discuss the following topics and a whole lot more.

100 years of Route 66
The challenge and excitement of following a route like 66
Exploring 8 States worth of golf potential
Avoiding chain hotels and food
Chasing ideas and recommendations from locals
And so much more

You can listen to the show right here, Apple Podcasts or anywhere you do your listening and downloading from, including Spotify and more. Search for the Hackers Paradise and make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. After listening, come back over here and drop us a note below on what you agree and/or disagree with from the episode you just heard. If you get a chance, drop us a review wherever you listen from and let others know what you think of the show and/or channel.

Off course is now available in video form as well. Tune into the THPGolf YouTube Channel, jump into the latest episode’s video and watch the interaction between Dan and his guests each week rather than just listen.

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Off Course is back this week with a fantastic show and this is episode 308. Hosted by Dan Edwards, each Friday we give you a deep look into the world of golf and equipment in a way unlike any other podcast has done before. Today, James Miles joins the show to discuss whether or not PGA Tour players are getting a bit too lax with the rules.

It wouldn’t be Off Course without some tangents, but Dan and James dive into many topics including PGA Tour players vs the rules and how to make practicing a bit more fun. This show has a lot going on and is one you will not want to miss as James Miles goes Off Course.

Episode 308 is here and Dan and James discuss the following topics and a whole lot more.

Are Tour pros getting too casual with the rules?
Making the PGA Tour Finale worth watching
Is practicing golf fun again?
Watching your swing on video can be so brutal
The benefits and education side of GolfTec instruction
And so much more

You can listen to the show right here, Apple Podcasts or anywhere you do your listening and downloading from, including Spotify and more. Search for the Hackers Paradise and make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. After listening, come back over here and drop us a note below on what you agree and/or disagree with from the episode you just heard. If you get a chance, drop us a review wherever you listen from and let others know what you think of the show and/or channel.

Off course is now available in video form as well. Tune into the THPGolf YouTube Channel, jump into the latest episode’s video and watch the interaction between Dan and his guests each week rather than just listen.

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