Go Low - Cadillac Championship Predictions: Scottie Scheffler, Cameron Young + LIV Golf in trouble?
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In this episode of '3 and Out with John Middlekauff,' the host delivers a scathing critique of LIV Golf, arguing that the league was always unsustainable due to its reliance on massive, one-time payouts to star players and the Saudi-backed PIF's unlimited funding. He draws parallels to the failed USFL, emphasizing that golf is an individual sport with no natural team dynamic, making LIV's team format ineffective. The host believes the league's collapse is inevitable now that funding has been cut, citing high operational costs, lack of fan engagement, and the absence of historical context or prestige that makes traditional tournaments meaningful. He praises the authenticity of moments like Anthony Kim's comeback, contrasting it with LIV's manufactured spectacle. The episode then shifts to predictions for the Cadillac Championship at Doral, where Scottie Scheffler is the favorite, but the host favors under-the-radar picks like Cam Young and Jake Knapp for top-10 finishes. He also shares personal insights on Tiger Woods' enduring passion for golf, Bryson DeChambeau's emotional volatility, and the mental toll of elite golf, while addressing listener questions on travel, the Ryder Cup, and Rory McIlroy's legacy.
LIV Golf was never sustainable due to its reliance on Saudi PIF's unlimited funding and massive player payouts, making it a short-term spectacle rather than a viable league.
Golf is fundamentally an individual sport; LIV's team format fails because it lacks the natural cohesion and fan appeal of team sports.
The collapse of LIV Golf is inevitable now that funding has been cut, as the league never had a viable business model or long-term fan base.
Cam Young and Jake Knapp are strong under-the-radar picks for top-10 finishes at Doral due to their length, momentum, and form.
Tiger Woods' continued play is driven by identity and addiction to the grind, not just the pursuit of majors.
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Sponsor & Intro: The State of Golf
The episode begins with a series of promotional segments for other iHeart podcasts, including 'Humor Me,' 'Superhuman,' 'The Clifford Show,' '1021 Podcast,' and 'Hope from a Hypocrite,' before transitioning into the main topic.
LIV Golf's Inevitable Collapse: A Business Failure
“This is not some gigantic behemoth that is just unstoppable. I mean, PGA Tour, a good event gets 3, 4, 5 million people. This is not pulling from Thursday Night Football getting 20 million people...”
Why LIV Golf Failed: The Sport, the Fans, and the Format
“Golf's not a team game at the professional level. This isn't a member guest. And the other thing is... the only reason they were able to throw it was they could get some of these guys to take an astronomical amount of money.”
Doral Predictions: Scottie, Cam Young, and the Auto Hammers
“Cam Young, plus 125 top 10. Those are auto hammers for me. Both guys super long, having great seasons, come in with a ton of momentum.”
Mailbag: Tiger, Bryson, and the Masters
John answers listener questions, including whether Tiger Woods would retire with 19 majors, his thoughts on Bryson DeChambeau's attitude, and the controversy around CBS's camera coverage at the Masters. He argues that Tiger's motivation is identity, not records, and that Bryson's emotional volatility is a major barrier to winning majors.
“Golf's not a team game at the professional level. This isn't a member guest. And the other thing is... the only reason they were able to throw it was they could get some of these guys to take an astronomical amount of money.”
“This is not some gigantic behemoth that is just unstoppable. I mean, PGA Tour, a good event gets 3, 4, 5 million people. This is not pulling from Thursday Night Football getting 20 million people...”
“Tiger's motivation is identity, not records. It's all he knows. It's who he is. That's what makes him go.”
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