Brentley Romine on the "Wild West of College Golf" + PGA TOUR/LIV GOLF deal reports

In this episode, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme discuss the current state of professional and amateur golf, beginning with reports that the PGA TOUR and LIV GOLF - via the PIF - are close to a deal that would bring the two leagues under the same umbrella. Brentley Romine joins the show to discuss the shifting landscape of collegiate athletics, and the challenges facing college golf programs, including roster cuts and the effects of NIL on recruiting. Chapters 02:40 Reports that the PGA TOUR is close to a deal with the PIF to unify with LIV GOLF 06:04 Antitrust Issues and Political Influence 09:50 The Future of Professional Golf 12:43 Where Team Golf fits in the Pro Golf Landscape 15:10 Changes in College Golf 22:11 Interview with Brentley Romine on College Golf 33:07 NIL and College Athletics Compensation 36:55 The Impact of Money on College Golf Decisions 39:22 PGA Tour U and Player Development 43:28 Gordon Sargent's Decision to Stay in College 46:41 Evaluating PGA Tour U Points System 51:19 Fall Season Insights and Predictions 54:16 The Future of College Golf Championships #LukeClanton #GordonSargent #PGATOURU #golf #golftips #golfswing #pgatour #golfpodcast #progolf #golfpodcast #smyliekaufman #smylie #smylieshow #swingtips #presidentscup #rydercup #tobaccoroad #golftrip #golftrips #youtubegolf #goodgood #fyp