11 Shots. LIV Golf Bankruptcy. And I'm Off to Wentworth.

11 shots. LIV Golf bankruptcy. The Solheim Cup. Joe Dean chasing a PGA TOUR card. And I'm off to Wentworth.It's been a huge week in professional golf, so Dave flies solo for a packed Birdie Golf Club Podcast covering some of the biggest stories from across the game.First up is Europe's 15-13 Solheim Cup victory over the United States, including the dramatic finish and the debate around Europe's on-green celebrations.Dave asks whether golf's traditional culture is becoming too quick to judge modern celebrations — or whether some moments simply deserve a bit more restraint.Then it's Shane Lowry.Lowry produced one of the most dominant performances we've seen on the DP World Tour, winning the Irish Open by a record 11 shots.Dave discusses Lowry's ball striking, his instinctive putting style and why his simple approach to the game is so enjoyable to watch.He also looks at the social media backlash surrounding Lowry's comments during the Irish Open and why Dave thinks the wider context of the conversation was lost online.The conversation then turns to one of the biggest stories in professional golf:LIV Golf has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it attempts to restructure the league and build a new model for the future.What does that mean for LIV?What happens to the players?And what could a potential LIV reboot mean for the PGA TOUR and DP World Tour?Dave also checks in on Joe Dean's incredible rise.When this conversation was recorded, Joe was around the mid-70s in the Race to Dubai standings and fighting to protect his DP World Tour status.Since then, his season has exploded.After winning the British Masters, Joe has climbed right into the battle for a 2027 PGA TOUR card and is currently just outside the top 10 in the PGA TOUR eligibility standings.Finally, Dave gives his first proper preview of his trip to Wentworth for the BMW PGA Championship — including what he's expecting from the event, the atmosphere, the course, who he might meet and, importantly, what on earth you should wear to a professional golf tournament.This is Birdie Golf Club:Golf beyond the leaderboard.00:00 - A huge week in golf00:31 - I'm off to Wentworth for the BMW PGA Championship01:00 - Solheim Cup reaction02:22 - Was Europe's celebration disrespectful?03:48 - Has social media changed how we judge golfers?05:11 - Shane Lowry and the Irish Open controversy07:07 - Lowry wins by 11 shots08:35 - Why Lowry's putting is so enjoyable to watch10:04 - Rory, Rahm, Niemann and Reed at the Irish Open11:30 - LIV Golf files for bankruptcy14:10 - What happens to the DP World Tour?15:11 - Race to Dubai and the PGA TOUR card race16:12 - Joe Dean's incredible rise18:08 - Srixon ZXi5+ first impressions20:59 - Where does the ZXi5+ fit?21:58 - My first proper event at Wentworth24:16 - Your hidden-gem golf courses under £5026:16 - What do you wear to a golf event?28:01 - Final thoughts🏆 Birdie Golf Club PodcastGolf beyond the leaderboard.👟 Payntr Golf ShoesUse code BIRDIEGOLFCLUBPODCAST for 15% offhttps://payntrgolf.co.uk#Golf #DPWorldTour #Wentworth #ShaneLowry #LIVGolf