The End of LIV? | Ep.299

The 2nd Major of the year has arrived, so Michael and Jonny preview the PGA Championship at Aronimink. We look at everything from the course setup, key holes and who we think will finish the week with the Wanamaker Trophy. Jonny also lays out his idea for the PGA Championship becoming a truly global Major and what that could look like, taking the PGA Championship outside of America. If you have any questions or comments for us on the pod, reach out to us on [email protected] or send us a DM on Instagram. Listen to our Podcast! Apple Pods - https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-bogey-men/id1510331480 Spotify -https://open.spotify.com/show/7vKtYZke5QsfXghpKpTd0I?si=fGy4ozVUSC6WHPy4crqyfQ If you have any thoughts or comments let us know and leave a review. Get in touch with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bogeymenpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BogeyPod

At its 2026 Season Launch in Carton House, Golf Ireland unveiled a pilot for a system which will statistically rate the performance of male and female players in scratch events all over Ireland.  The Golf Ireland Strokes Gained Ratings system has been devised in partnership with Quantum Sports Data, and will be driven by results collected not only from Golf Ireland championships and events, but also from the considerable schedule of Men’s and Women’s Senior Scratch Cups which are organised by clubs all over Ireland.  Dylan Beirne, Founder & CEO of Quantum Sports Data joins us on the podcast to explain further how exactly this adjusted strokes gained data will work and what it means for elite Irish amateur golfers. The pilot will run through the 2026 season with a view to its introduction in 2027 as a new primary qualification method for all men’s and women’s championships on the Bridgestone Orders of Merit, as well as - potentially - for talent identification purposes and for selection for teams and coaching panels.  Using scoring data returned to Golf Ireland’s WHS Clubhouse platform, players will receive an Adjusted Strokes Gained rating which will be driven by their scores over a rolling two-year period.  Adjusted Strokes Gained measures how many strokes better or worse a golfer performs in each round compared to an average championship-level player, accounting for course difficulty and playing conditions.  During the pilot season the ratings will be updated once a month, on the first day of each month on which no eligible event is taking place. 

Michael & Jonny react to the €500 Ryder Cup tickets and why it is bad for golf in Ireland. Matt & Alex Fitzpatrick claim victory in New Orleans on the PGA Tour and we discuss what it means for Alex Fitzpatrick. Jim Furyk has been announced as the USA's Ryder Cup captain for 2027, we look at how LIV has robbed us of a generation of European Ryder Cup captains. Let us know what you think of Rory's Masters Double and whether he'll win another Major this year. Reach out to us on [email protected]. Listen to our Podcast! Apple Pods - https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-bogey-men/id1510331480 Spotify -https://open.spotify.com/show/7vKtYZke5QsfXghpKpTd0I?si=fGy4ozVUSC6WHPy4crqyfQ If you have any thoughts or comments let us know and leave a review. Get in touch with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bogeymenpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BogeyPod

The Bogey Men’s ‘Tee Time’ Returns for 2026 with International Series in Czechia The Bogey Men have today announced the return of their popular golf travel series Tee Time for 2026, marking a major milestone as the programme goes international for the very first time. In partnership with Heritage Golf Getaways, the new series will see The Bogey Men travel to Czechia, showcasing one of Europe’s most exciting emerging golf destinations. Combining world-class golf with rich culture, historic cities and unforgettable off-course experiences, the series will highlight why Czechia is fast becoming a must-visit location for travelling golfers. Filmed across a selection of Czechia’s premier golfing venues and cultural landmarks, Tee Time will capture the full experience of a modern golf trip—where championship golf meets historic castles, vibrant city life and renowned hospitality. Heritage Golf Getaways specialises in bespoke, luxury golf experiences, offering tailored packages that combine championship-level courses with seamless travel, premium accommodation and authentic local experiences. With more than 100 golf courses across the country, many located within easy reach of Prague, the destination offers a unique blend of accessibility, quality and variety for golfers of all levels. More information can be found at www.heritagegolfgetaways.com.

Rory Mcilroy is the Masters champion once again and Jonny & Michael recap the week that was dominated by Rory on and off the golf course. We talk through his blistering start, getting across the line on the weekend and what this means for Rory entering "Legendary" status in the game of golf. Let us know what you think of Rory's Masters Double and whether he'll win another Major this year. Reach out to us on [email protected].