EPISODE · Sep 5, 2026 · 46 MIN
Gary Van Sickle - Golf Writer
from Grilling At The Green · host Jeff Tracy
The podcast episode delves into the current state of professional golf, emphasizing the recent evolution of the FedEx Cup and the implications of the PGA Tour's modifications. The hosts, Jeff Tracy and Gary Van Sickle, engage in a thoughtful dialogue regarding the perceived diminishing relevance of the FedEx Cup in the eyes of the average golf enthusiast. They articulate concerns that the tournament's structure has become overly convoluted, detracting from its excitement and accessibility. The duo further explores the broader ramifications of the PGA Tour's shift towards elevated events and its impact on traditional tournaments, posing critical questions about the sustainability of these changes in the long term. Links referenced in this episode: birdieball.com sneldoffgolf.com paintedhillsbeef.com Companies mentioned in this episode: LPGA Weston Kia Birdie Ball Snell Golf Kathy Bissell Costa Rica Liv FedEx PGA Tour Corn Ferry Painted Hills This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The podcast episode delves into the current state of professional golf, emphasizing the recent evolution of the FedEx Cup and the implications of the PGA Tour's modifications. The hosts, Jeff Tracy and Gary Van Sickle, engage in a thoughtful dialogue regarding the perceived diminishing relevance of the FedEx Cup in the eyes of the average golf enthusiast. They articulate concerns that the tournament's structure has become overly convoluted, detracting from its excitement and accessibility. The duo further explores the broader ramifications of the PGA Tour's shift towards elevated events and its impact on traditional tournaments, posing critical questions about the sustainability of these changes in the long term.Links referenced in this episode:birdieball.comsneldoffgolf.compaintedhillsbeef.comCompanies mentioned in this episode:LPGAWeston KiaBirdie BallSnell GolfKathy BissellCosta RicaLivFedExPGA TourCorn FerryPainted HillsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy
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Gary Van Sickle - Golf Writer
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