The Watering Hole

Episode 154 - Aaron Rai's Major Breakthrough, Surratt Books His Spot & 250 Million Isn't That Much

We break down the PGA Championship, where Aaron Rai claims his first major title in a breakthrough performance at Aronomink. We recap all the action from the week — from the course setup and key moments to the impact of LIV players in the field and how they shaped the tournament. Reports emerge of the figure needed to fund LIV Golf & Caleb Surratt qualifies for his first major, securing a spot in the US Open along with Graeme McDowell & Peter Uihlein. We also dive into some of the off-course storylines, including the disgraceful behaviour of online trolls and some of the comments made by the broadcast team, sparking plenty of discussion. Plus, we cover: * Our latest golf updates * A topical edition of Hit It or Quit It * All the usual takes, banter, and chaos A packed Par 3 episode covering one of the biggest weeks in golf. Follow Big Swing Golf Mile End Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bigswinggolf_mile_end [https://www.instagram.com/bigswinggolf_mile_end] Follow Pirate Life Brewing Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/piratelife.portadelaide/# [https://www.instagram.com/piratelife.portadelaide/#] Follow The Watering Hole Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewateringholepodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/thewateringholepodcast/] YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TWHPod [https://www.youtube.com/@TWHPod] TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thewateringholepodcast/ [https://www.tiktok.com/@thewateringholepodcast/] Threads - http://www.threads.net/@thewateringholepodcast [http://www.threads.net/@thewateringholepodcast] X - http://twitter.com/TWH12Podcast [http://twitter.com/TWH12Podcast] Facebook - http://facebook.com/TWH12Podcast [http://facebook.com/TWH12Podcast] Email us at hello@thewateringholepodcast.com [hello@thewateringholepodcast.com] Like, Subscribe, Share and leave us a review ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 153 - Our Greatest Intro Ever, Herbie Goes Wire to Wire, & PGA Preview

Lucas Herbert claims his maiden LIV Golf title, going wire to wire at LIV Virginia We recap all the action from Trump National, including career rounds from Josele Ballaster & Anthony Kim. The PGA Championship is at Aronomink this week and we look at the course and all the chances to take home the Wannamaker Trophy. We've got a bit to discuss in our golf & Hit it or Quit it. P.S, do you want that intro to stay?? Follow Big Swing Golf Mile End Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bigswinggolf_mile_end [https://www.instagram.com/bigswinggolf_mile_end] Follow Pirate Life Brewing Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/piratelife.portadelaide/# [https://www.instagram.com/piratelife.portadelaide/#] Follow The Watering Hole Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewateringholepodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/thewateringholepodcast/] YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TWHPod [https://www.youtube.com/@TWHPod] TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thewateringholepodcast/ [https://www.tiktok.com/@thewateringholepodcast/] Threads - http://www.threads.net/@thewateringholepodcast [http://www.threads.net/@thewateringholepodcast] X - http://twitter.com/TWH12Podcast [http://twitter.com/TWH12Podcast] Facebook - http://facebook.com/TWH12Podcast [http://facebook.com/TWH12Podcast] Email us at hello@thewateringholepodcast.com [hello@thewateringholepodcast.com] Like, Subscribe, Share and leave us a review ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 152 - LIV Changes Are Coming, Virginia Week & Nelly The Goat

LIV Golf is back at Trump National Washington DC Another big week of news, with the PIF officially pulling their funding at the end of the 2026 season. New board members have been appointed to help steer LIV Golf in a new direction. We discuss all the changes and the future moving forward. Cam Young gets the win at the Blue Monster & Nelly Korda continues her domination on the LPGA Tour. We round up the DP World Tour and all the news in the golf world, including the new Your Golf Tour headed up by The Bryan Bros & Grant Horvat. A listener Hit it or Quit it dominates the segment this week. Enjoy Follow Big Swing Golf Mile End Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bigswinggolf_mile_end [https://www.instagram.com/bigswinggolf_mile_end] Follow Pirate Life Brewing Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/piratelife.portadelaide/# [https://www.instagram.com/piratelife.portadelaide/#] Follow The Watering Hole Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewateringholepodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/thewateringholepodcast/] YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TWHPod [https://www.youtube.com/@TWHPod] TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thewateringholepodcast/ [https://www.tiktok.com/@thewateringholepodcast/] Threads - http://www.threads.net/@thewateringholepodcast [http://www.threads.net/@thewateringholepodcast] X - http://twitter.com/TWH12Podcast [http://twitter.com/TWH12Podcast] Facebook - http://facebook.com/TWH12Podcast [http://facebook.com/TWH12Podcast] Email us at hello@thewateringholepodcast.com [hello@thewateringholepodcast.com] Like, Subscribe, Share and leave us a review ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 151 - Chris Rosaasen

In a special episode this week, we are joined by 4Aces GC General Manager; Chris Rosaasen. From his previous roles with Travis Mathew & Extracurricular to joining LIV's most recognizable brand, Chris takes us through the day to day life of a LIV Golf team GM, from branding, marketing, sponsorship and roster management. With some of the best merchandising and partnerships in the league, Chris talks about wanting to create an iconic brand and attracting the right players & sponsors to fit the 4Aces image. We chat through the current squad, the signing of Anthony Kim, working with Dustin Johnson & the shock of Patrick Reed leaving the team. Chris shares the story on how the "Behind The Aces" series came about and how he wanted something different in the YouTube space. A great chat for anyone keen to hear the in's and out's of not only how a successful team runs, but a successful brand. We can't thank Chris & the 4Aces for making this episode possible. Enjoy Follow 4Aces GC Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/4acesgc/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/4acesgc/?hl=en] Follow Big Swing Golf Mile End Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bigswinggolf_mile_end [https://www.instagram.com/bigswinggolf_mile_end] Follow Pirate Life Brewing Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/piratelife.portadelaide/# [https://www.instagram.com/piratelife.portadelaide/#] Follow The Watering Hole Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewateringholepodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/thewateringholepodcast/] YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TWHPod [https://www.youtube.com/@TWHPod] TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thewateringholepodcast/ [https://www.tiktok.com/@thewateringholepodcast/] Threads - http://www.threads.net/@thewateringholepodcast [http://www.threads.net/@thewateringholepodcast] X - http://twitter.com/TWH12Podcast [http://twitter.com/TWH12Podcast] Facebook - http://facebook.com/TWH12Podcast [http://facebook.com/TWH12Podcast] Email us at hello@thewateringholepodcast.com [hello@thewateringholepodcast.com] Like, Subscribe, Share and leave us a review ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 150 - LIV Louisiana Postponed, McLaren Joins The Golf World & Southern Guards Roundtable

Another big week of LIV Golf news We chat about the Louisiana event being rescheduled and what this means for the rest of the season. Chris joined Southern Guards GM Richard Glover & Dean Burmester for a Round Table discussion around LIV South Africa and LIV Golf in general, with some very exciting news for the rest of this season and beyond. We recap all the news from the DP World Tour, International Series, PGA & LPGA events over the weekend. We talk McLaren entering the golf world and a bit of general gear chat. Follow Big Swing Golf Mile End Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bigswinggolf_mile_end [https://www.instagram.com/bigswinggolf_mile_end] Follow Pirate Life Brewing Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/piratelife.portadelaide/# [https://www.instagram.com/piratelife.portadelaide/#] Follow The Watering Hole Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewateringholepodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/thewateringholepodcast/] YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TWHPod [https://www.youtube.com/@TWHPod] TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thewateringholepodcast/ [https://www.tiktok.com/@thewateringholepodcast/] Threads - http://www.threads.net/@thewateringholepodcast [http://www.threads.net/@thewateringholepodcast] X - http://twitter.com/TWH12Podcast [http://twitter.com/TWH12Podcast] Facebook - http://facebook.com/TWH12Podcast [http://facebook.com/TWH12Podcast] Email us at hello@thewateringholepodcast.com [hello@thewateringholepodcast.com] Like, Subscribe, Share and leave us a review ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.