Daly's Tiger Tale & Ryder Cup Dreams - September 5th, 2025

On September 5th, 2025, we celebrate Ben Griffin's journey from mortgage loan officer to the Ryder Cup, recount a legendary John Daly story about Tiger Woods, and cover the launch of India's new professional golf league.FROM DEBT TO DESTINYBen Griffin's journey is one of golf's great comeback stories. After quitting the sport in 2021 with $15,000 in credit card debt to become a mortgage loan officer, he has now officially qualified for the U.S. Ryder Cup team.Griffin spoke of the "agony" of his debt, a feeling that fueled his improbable return to the top of the sport after two PGA Tour wins in 2023.Just a few years ago, Griffin was processing home loans. Now, he'll be representing his country on one of golf's biggest stages.DALY'S DRUNKEN DUELWe revisit a classic John Daly story from the Target World Challenge. After a day of drinking Crown Royal, he performed "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" barefoot at a formal dinner before beating his playing partner, Tiger Woods, the next day."So, I think I got Tiger drunk just off my breath. I shoot sixty five, he shoots seventy two." - John DalyThe story is a perfect encapsulation of Daly's larger-than-life persona and his unbelievable, raw talent that defied all convention.INDIA'S GOLF REVOLUTIONCricket legend Yuvraj Singh is co-founding the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL), aiming for it to be the "IPL of golf." The tour features ten no-cut events with guaranteed prize money to support aspiring pros facing financial instability."You do not have to worry about financial constraints," said Singh, highlighting the tour's mission to provide a stable career path.The new league hopes to create a system where Indian golfers can focus on their game without the crushing financial pressure common on mini-tours.Quick HitsBen Griffin's Ryder Cup qualification • John Daly's barefoot performance • Yuvraj Singh's "IPL of golf" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.