Blood, Oil and Golf
The emergence of the Saudi Golf League highlights the Kingdom’s nefarious influence
Fire Drill 038: Blood on the Floor
The golf melodrama took more wild turns as Tiger Woods jetted into Delaware to hold court while Patrick Reed sued Brandel Chamblee and Golf Channel, alleging they are anti-LIV conspirators. Geoff Ogilvy, Michael Bamberger and Alan Shipnuck try to make sense of it all in this Fire Drill podcast.
LIV v. PGA Tour: Tweets from the Courtroom
Alan Shipnuck fired off live-tweets from inside the Robert F. Peckham courthouse during Tuesday’s hearing on the temporary restraining order being sought by LIV golf players against the PGA Tour
Temporary Respite
The PGA Tour wins the first legal skirmish in the battle for golf’s soul
Fire Drill: Opening Salvo with Peter Ginsberg
The PGA Tour won the first of many legal battles versus LIV Golf. Alan Shipnuck was in the courtroom for all of the drama. In this Fire Drill podcast, he discusses the developments with Matt Ginella and Peter Ginsberg, a preeminent sports lawyer who has often dealt with the Tour.
Fire Drill: The Voice of the Establishment, Davis Love III
U.S. Presidents Cup captain Davis Love III goes deep on his support for the PGA Tour, his contentious history with Greg Norman, his melancholy over Mickelson’s heel turn and much more.
LIV Golf: The Last Shall Be First
Controversy swirled off the course and around winner Henrik Stenson as the upstart tour continued to play the victim card
The One That Got Away
Rory McIlroy had one hand on the Claret Jug and everyone behind him, only to have it all come crashing down
Fire Drill 035: Open and Shut
Alan Shipnuck and Michael Bamberger reflect on Cam Smith’s stunning comeback and the anguish of watching Rory fritter away the lead. A couple of surprise guests enliven the final podcast of an action-packed week.
Fire Drill 034: Destiny Awaits
With the final round finally upon us, Alan Shipnuck, Michael Bamberger and Matt Ginella set the scene for what should an epic conclusion to the 150th Open Championship.
