The Clubhouse Briefing Golf Podcast

Episode 5: PGA Championship 2026, LIV Golf's Demise & Bro Culture In Golf

This week we dive into the PGA Championship and its host organization, The PGA of America. We also talk about LIV Golf's updates, bro culture on the golf course along with the USGA's efforts to roll back the golf ball. Note: We're also 'audio only' this episode due to a recording error. We'll be back next week to audio & video.

Episode 4: 2026 Masters Recap & Titleist's Parent Company Financials

In this episode of the Clubhouse Briefing Podcast, we discuss personal life updates, review the 2026 Master's Tournament results and which golfers I picked to be on my fantasy roster,  @titleist  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCyy8ULLDGSm16_EkXdIt4Gw]'s parent comapny, Acushnet's, financials along with other new stories happening in the Golf world in early 2026.Are you enjoying the show? Subscribe to ‘The Clubhouse Briefing Podcast’ and share this episode with a fellow golf fan who would love to learn about what we’re discussing.• Instagram: @TheClubHouseBriefingPod [In The Works]• Spotify: The Clubhouse Briefing Golf Podcast• Email: fairwayfoundations@gmail.com & theclubhousebriefing@yahoo.com#golf #finance #tigerwoods #golfdigest #matthewfitzpatrick #alexfitzpatrick #dpworldtour #themasters #titleist #livgolf

Episode 3: January - February 2026 Update

In this episode of The Clubhouse Briefing, we explore everything that's happened in the world of Golf between January & February of 2026, PXG's new signings, Brooks Koepka coming back to the PGA Tour, and TGL's format plus more!Plus, I dive into things I've been up to and new additions to our family. NOTE: Sorry for no video on this version of the recording. File size was too large but we are working on another solution to get video incorporated with future episodes.

Episode 2: The Masters Changes Its Qualifying Criteria

Welcome to the latest episode of The Clubhouse Briefing Podcast! Join us on this podcast as we dive into the Masters Tournament, its new qualifying criteria, and what they mean for golfers around the globe. We'll discuss Rory McIlroy's thrilling 2025 Grand Slam victory, the financial stakes of making the cut at the Masters, and the exciting opportunities the new qualifying changes bring for players worldwide. Plus, I'll share my thoughts on new qualifying criteria for the Masters that’s based upon the PGA Tour's Fall schedule and its impact on the FedEx Cup. Whether you're a golf enthusiast or just curious about the sport, this episode is packed with insights and updates that will keep you engaged. Tune in through YouTube & Spotify, and let's explore the evolving landscape of professional golf together!Are you enjoying the show? Subscribe to ‘The Clubhouse Briefing Podcast’ and share this episode with a fellow golf fan who would love to learn about what we’re discussing.• Instagram: @TheClubHouseBriefingPod [In The Works]• YouTube: The Clubhouse Briefing Golf Podcast• Email: fairwayfoundations@gmail.com & theclubhousebriefing@yahoo.comPodcast Chapters:00:00 Podcast Introduction01:33 Topics To Cover In Podcast02:00 Recap & History From 2025 Masters Tournament04:04 Qualifying for the Masters: 1st Reason of Importance04:26 Qualifying for the Masters: 2nd Reason of Importance05:40 DP World Tour - Check Us Out For a Potential Sponsor!?05:56 The ISPS Handa Australian Open07:16 New Qualifying Criteria For National Opens08:38 Current Qualification Criteria for the Masters13:08 My Thoughts On The New Changes - National Opens16:32 My Thoughts On New Changes - PGA Tour Fall Events20:44 Final 3 Takeaways22:26 Podcast Conclusion & ThanksPodcast Resources:- The Masters and Open Championship just changed its qualifying criteria. Some will like it, others won't | Golf News and Tour Information | GolfDigest.com [Golf Digest Article - https://www.golfdigest.com/story/masters-open-championship-national-open-winners-2025]- The Masters Has Made a Big Change to Its Qualifying Criteria [Sports Illustrated Article - https://www.si.com/golf/masters-big-change-qualifying-criteria]- 2026 Masters Tournament Qualifications [Masters Website -https://www.masters.com/en_US/2026_masters_tournament_qualifications.html]- PGA TOUR - Tournament Schedule [PGA Tour’s Website - https://www.pgatour.com/schedule/2026]- 2025 Masters Final Payouts, Prize Money, Winnings From Augusta National [Sports Illustrated Website - https://www.si.com/golf/2025-masters-final-payouts-prize-money-winnings-augusta-national]- Results - ISPS HANDA Australian Open 2025 - DP World Tour [DP World Tour’s Australian Open Results - https://www.europeantour.com/dpworld-tour/isps-handa-australian-open-2025/results?round=4]- PGA Tour star Cameron Smith re-signs with Original Penguin | Golfmagic [Golf Magic Article About Cameron Smith Re-Signing - https://www.golfmagic.com/equipment-news/pga-tour-star-cameron-smith-re-signs-original-penguin]- Rory McIlroy's Masters victory huge viewership final round on Sunday [Golf Week Master’s Article - https://golfweek.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/majors/masters/2025/04/14/rory-mcilroy-masters-victory-huge-viewership-final-round-on-sunday/83088607007/]

Episode 1 - The Highest Paid Golfers of 2025

In this episode of Fairway Foundations, I dive into the world of professional golf earnings, focusing on the top earners of 2025 across the PGA Tour & LIV Golf League. Discover how players like Joaquin Niemann and Jon Rahm are making waves in the LIV Golf League, and compare their earnings to PGA Tour stars like Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy & Tommy Fleetwood. We also explore the impact of larger purses on the game and what it means for the future of golf. Additionally, we take a closer look at how the 2025 PGA Tour earnings stack up against previous years, examining trends from 2005, 2015, and 2020 to understand the evolving financial landscape of professional golf earnings. Tune in for our discussion! Podcast Chapters: 00:00 Introduction & Welcome To Episode #11:22 Topics Covered In This Video2:48 PGA Tour Earnings Overview for 2025 – History Up To Tour Championship5:08 Why Should We Care About Golf Tournament Purse Amounts?8:28 Top Earners On The PGA Tour for 202517:11 Key Takeaways From 2025 PGA Tour Earnings List19:36 LIV Golf’s 2025 Top Earners28:17 Key Takeaways From LIV Golf’s 2025 Earnings List30:40 PGA Tour’s 2025 Earnings v/s Previous Years’30:56 2025 v/s 2020 Earnings – Dustin Johnson32:57 2025 v/s 2015 Earnings – Jordan Spieth34:03 2025 v/s 2005 Earnings – Tiger Woods35:50 Main Takeaways From Previous Years’ Comparison39:35 Circle Back To Money’s Prevalence in Golf41:13 Conclusion & Future Episode Plug Resources: * Joaquin Niemann Overtakes Scottie Scheffler in Earnings [https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/joaquin-niemann-overtakes-scheffler-mcilroy-golf-top-earner] * Forbes' Highest Paid Golfers in 2025 [https://www.forbes.com/sites/justinbirnbaum/2025/06/11/the-worlds-highest-paid-golfers-2025/] * Golf Monthly - May 2024 - May 2025 Golfers' Income [https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/rahm-mcilroy-woods-highest-paid-athletes?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * PGA Tour Official Course Earnings [https://www.pgatour.com/stats/detail/109?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * Essential Golf - Off-Course Earnings Details for Players [https://essential.golf/golf-endorsement-whos-winning-the-off-course-game/] * Tommy Fleetwood's Tour Championship Payout [https://www.cbssports.com/golf/news/tour-championship-purse-prize-money-payout-fedex-cup-playoffs-2025-tommy-fleetwood/] * LIV Golf League's 2025 Official Money List [https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/liv-golf-money-list-2025] * Inflation Calculator [https://www.bls.gov/data/inflation_calculator.htm] * 2005 PGA Tour Schedule & Purses [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2005_PGA_Tour] * 2005 PGA Tour Schedule & Winner's Payout [https://pgatourmedia.pgatourhq.com/static-assets/page/header/files/2005_pgatour.pdf] * PGA Tour Scoring Average Calculations [https://www.pgatour.com/stats/detail/108] * Tommy Fleetwood Off-Course Earnings [https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-tommy-fleetwood-net-worth-2025-pga-tour-pros-career-earnings-endorsements-more/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * Russell Henley Off-Course Earnings [https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-russell-henley-s-net-worth-2025-endorsements-pga-tour-earnings-more-explored/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * J.J. Spaun Off-Course Earnings [https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-jj-spaun-s-2025-net-worth-pga-tour-career-earnings-endorsements-more-explored/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * Justin Thomas Off-Course Earnings [https://www.forbes.com/profile/justin-thomas/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * Talor Gooch Foundation Partners [https://talorgoochfoundation.org/partners] * Marc Lieshman Sponsors [https://bookingagentinfo.com/celebrity/marc-leishman/endorsements/#:~:text=Marc%20Leishman%20Endorsements%20Summary,these%20brands%2C%20specifically%20Callaway%20Golf.]