386: Is Vegas Golf Doomed

Welcome back to another episode of The Chasing Daylight Podcast! This week, Matt returns from Palm Springs with a new personal best at Rams Hill and some thoughts on desert water usage. The guys dive deep into the current landscape of Las Vegas golf, debating whether strict water restrictions and soaring land values spell doom for local courses like Desert Pines. We also share our unfiltered (and very divided) thoughts on the pacing of the YouTube Golf Tour (YGT), the recent LIV Golf lawsuit, and the wild $2,000 LAB Golf Uncrustables putter. Plus, we announce the winner of the Travis Matthew shoe giveaway! Topics Discussed:Matt's recent personal best at Rams Hill in Palm Springs and the $95 unlimited golf deal. The Premier Golf League is suing LIV Golf for breach of confidence. Golf Channel is acquiring Full Swing, and what it means for golf broadcasting data. Chris Gotterup's win at the John Deere Classic and Jordan Spieth's wild recovery shots. A heated debate on the YouTube Golf Tour (YGT), its editing style, and the Grant Horvat "blocky" controversy. The future of Las Vegas golf courses amidst water conservation efforts, land development, and course closures. The $2,000 LAB Golf Uncrustable putter and why people are paying top dollar for it. Giveaway winner announcement and a preview of upcoming guests, including Exchange Golf and Harry Arnett from Municipal.Make sure you are following the show on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chasing-daylight-podcast/id1464725572Special thanks to our show sponsor:Garsen Grips - https://garsengolf.comAnd also our show supporters:Gretsch Golf Academy - https://gretschgolf.com/Las Vegas Golf Superstore - https://www.worldwidegolfshops.com/Rohrs Golf Co - https://rohrsgolf.com/CDP Socials:https://www.instagram.com/chasingdaylightpodcast/https://x.com/CDPGolfShowhttps://www.facebook.com/chasingdaylightpodcasthttps://www.tiktok.com/@chasingdaylightpodcastJoe's HittinGreens Channel on Whatnot:https://www.whatnot.com/s/Cdk2ZpkuJeremy's New Golf Brand:https://www.damngoodputter.com/Follow the Chasing Daylight Crew:Mathew Wangrycht: https://www.instagram.com/1440golf/Joe Keith: https://www.instagram.com/hittingreens/Jeremy Martin: https://www.instagram.com/damngoodputterDan Hodges: https://www.instagram.com/bogey_free_62/Support the show