Fairway To Heaven

Solving the Mystery of the Most Accurate World Golf Rankings | Ep. 24 May 09, 2024

Jerry Foltz and Su-Ann Heng chat with Jeff Bullock from TUGR to discuss world golf rankings and what they actually mean. On the back of 6 special invites to the PGA Championship for LIV Golfers, Bullock breaks down where he has the likes of Dean Burmester and Talor Gooch ranked in the world, and why the OWGR format is currently flawed. Jerry and Su-Ann also discuss Brooks’ big win at LIV Golf Singapore, Ripper GC going back to back, and who they think is more likely to win at Valhalla, Jon Rahm or Brooks Koepka. Stick around to watch Heng and Foltz play a game of, “How well do you know your co-host?”

00:00:00 - Intro

00:04:51 - LIV Golf Singapore Recap

00:17:11 - Jeff Bullock Joins the Show

00:20:11 - How TUGR Golf Rankings are Calculated

00:23:35 - Ranking Talor Gooch

00:27:45 - The Future of World Golf Rankings

00:29:07 - PGA Championship is the Strongest Field in Golf

00:34:59 - Ranking Louis Oosthuizen

00:36:57 - Koepka or Rahm at the PGA Championship

00:42:04 - Reacting to Jeff Bullock Conversation

00:45:29 - LIV Golfers playing in PGA Championship

00:46:32 - FTH Listeners Weigh in on Brooks vs. Rahm at PGA Championship

00:50:54 - Responding to FTH Listener Questions

00:51:09 - Meaning of LIV Golf Teams Home Courses

00:53:40 - Most Memorable hole on LIV Golf this Year

00:56:20 - LIV Golf Dream Team

00:58:44 - What's Going on with 4Aces GC?

01:02:15 - How Well Do You Know Your Co-Host?

Adrian Meronk on Choosing a Career in Golf, Success in Europe, and Loving Life on Cleeks GC | Ep. 23 May 02, 2024

Adrian Meronk joins Jerry Foltz and Su-Ann Heng on Fairway to Heaven to discuss his move to LIV Golf this season. The newest member of Cleeks GC talks about the culture shock of moving from Poland to Tennessee, finding success on the DP World Tour, and enjoying his life on LIV Golf. The Polish phenom also discusses who the funniest member of Cleeks GC is and what life is like in Dubai. Stick around for Jerry and Su-Ann responding to comments on Fairway to Heaven’s social media accounts.

00:00:00 - Intro

00:00:43 - Previewing LIV Golf Singapore

00:05:17 - Recapping LIV Golf Adelaide

00:07:22 - Jon Rahm’s LIV Golf Career So Far

00:11:14 - Adrian Meronk Joins the Show

00:12:57 - Hobbies Away From Golf

00:17:10 - Moving from Poland to Tennessee

00:19:20 - Choosing a Career in Golf

00:23:17 - Missing Out on the Ryder Cup

00:26:35 - Enjoying Life on LIV Golf

00:29:50 - Representing Poland

00:31:34 - Funniest on Cleeks GC

00:33:08 - Fairway to Love

00:38:30 - Life in Dubai

00:41:40 - What Don’t We Know About Adrian

00:47:02- Responding to FTH Fans on Social Media

Harold Varner III on Joining 4Aces GC, Being Authentic, and His Role in the World of Golf | Ep. 22 Apr 25, 2024

Harold Varner III joins Jerry Foltz and Su-Ann Heng to talk about his place in the world of golf and what he believes can be most influential in terms of opportunity, equity, and competition. The newest member of 4Aces GC touches on what it means to be his authentic self, reasons for joining LIV Golf, and how race has always played a role in his golfing career. Jerry and Su-Ann also share who they think will win individually and as a team at LIV Golf Adelaide.

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:02 - Picks for Adelaide

00:03:48 - Harold Varner III Joins the Show

00:06:36 - Being Authentic

00:11:15 - Joining 4Aces GC

00:13:15 - Winning LIV Golf Washington DC

00:15:01 - HV3 Foundation

00:18:43 - Becoming Better on LIV Golf

00:24:57 - Great Relationship with Louis Oosthuizen

00:27:39 - HV3’s Farming and Hunting

00:35:09 - Family Life

00:43:17 - The Role and Responsibilities Tied to Race

00:50:32 - Changing Golf

00:55:00 - Outro

Marc Leishman on Success in Golf, A Family Battling Sepsis, and LIV Golf Adelaide | Ep. 21 Apr 18, 2024

Marc Leishman joins Jerry Foltz and Su-Ann Heng to discuss the life altering moments by his wife’s side while she battled through a bad sepsis diagnosis. Leishman talks about what golf in Australia means to him, the emergence of his son’s golf talent, and the story of joining LIV Golf with his best bud, Cam Smith. The 13-time winner worldwide shares his favorite drunk story of falling asleep on a flight home to Melbourne and becomes the 3rd member of Ripper GC to play Quick 5 with Su-Ann. Also, Jerry shares his thoughts on Jim Nantz’s comments during the final round of The Masters.

00:00:00 - Intro

00:03:51 - Masters Recap

00:12:10 - Jerry Calls Out Jim Nantz

00:16:05 - Marc Leishman Joins the Podcast

00:21:47 - Meeting Mrs. Leishman

00:24:20 - The Leishman’s Battle with Sepsis

00:36:12 - Father Son Golf

00:41:10 - Leishman on the Guitar

00:43:50 - Golf Successes

00:46:25 - Golf in Australia

00:52:05 - LIV Golf Adelaide

01:03:20 - Leishman Lager Drunk Stories

01:07:39 - Joining LIV Golf

01:16:09 - Quick 5 Australian Edition

01:20:39 - Outro

Louis Oosthuizen on Missing The Masters and Winning The Open at St. Andrews | Ep. 20 Apr 12, 2024

Louis Oosthuizen joins Jerry Foltz and Su-Ann Heng to discuss his absence from The Masters for the first time since 2008. Stinger GC’s captain discusses winning The Open Championship at St. Andrews, having the Grand Slam of runner-ups at Major Championships, and farm life in Florida with his family. Jerry and Su-Ann recap LIV Golf Miami and give their picks for Masters week.

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:07 - LIV Golf Miami Recap

00:05:31 - The Masters Coverage of LIV Golfers

00:14:58 - Louis Oosthuizen Joins the Podcast

00:18:55 - Life in Florida on the Farm

00:31:33 - Louis’ Perfect Swing

00:37:46 - Runner-Up Grand Slam Winner

00:45:22 - Missing the Masters

00:59:40 - Hardest Name in Golf to Spell

01:02:56 - Success at St. Andrews

01:06:00 - Lip-Syncing

01:10:22 - Louis57 Wine

01:14:51 - Biggest Success

01:16:49 - Outro

01:19:10 - Masters Picks

Cameron Smith on Masters Week, His Love of Australia, and Leaving a LIV Golf Legacy | Ep. 19 Apr 04, 2024

Cameron Smith joins Jerry Foltz and Su-Ann Heng on Fairway to Heaven to discuss his confidence going into Masters Week. Ripper GC’s captain talks about playing his best golf at Augusta National, what it means to him to represent Australia at the Olympics and President’s Cup, and the legacy he wants to leave behind at LIV Golf as a record breaker. Smith talks about married life, the joy of being able to play multiple professional golf events a year down under, and what he’s most proud of so far in his career, winning the Open Championship.

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:08 - Picks for LIV Golf Miami

00:02:25 - Launching FTH Social Media

00:04:24 - Cam Smith Joins the Podcast

00:06:58 - Getting Married

00:11:33 - Representing Australian Golf

00:15:40 - Winning The Open Championship

00:17:33 - Cam’s Process

00:24:15 - Jeddah 2023

00:25:03 - Players Championship 2022

00:26:54 - Moving to LIV Golf

00:28:40 - Australian Golf Fans

00:33:43 - First LIV Golf Win

00:35:02 - The Masters

00:38:14 - What’s Next for Cam Smith

00:39:40 - Most Proud Of

00:44:00 - Quick 5 Australian Edition

00:47:05 - Outro

Graeme McDowell on Winning the U.S. Open, Dealing with Pressure, and Road Tripping with a Pigeon | Ep. 18 Mar 28, 2024

Graeme McDowell joins Jerry Foltz and Su-Ann Heng on Fairway to Heaven to discuss his love of golf, football (or soccer), whiskey, and horse racing. The 2010 U.S. Open champion talks about what it meant to his dad to win on Father’s Day, investing in his hobbies outside of golf, and how he deals with pressure on the golf course. McDowell shares his fun facts about time spent with Sir Alex Ferguson and Lou Holtz and why his son’s favorite golfer in the world is Talor Gooch.

00:00-Intro

01:45-Peter Malnati Wins the Valspar

05:14-New LPGA Tour Event

06:54-LIV Miami Preview

12:08-Graeme McDowell Joins the Podcast

13:50-McDowell’s Love Story

17:00-Owning a Competitive Horse

23:13-Love of Football

29:01-Grey Coast Irish Whiskey

32:47-Pouring a Guinness the Right Way

35:00-Moving to Birmingham for College

41:00-Winning the U.S. Open

45:40-Moving to LIV Golf

49:54-Getting Traded to Smash GC

59:10-Dealing with the Pressure

01:05:33-Where Do You See Yourself in 10 Years

01:07:32-Traveling Around Ireland with a Pigeon

01:11:02-Graeme McDowell’s Legacy

01:14:51-Outro

Abraham Ancer on His Unorthodox Journey, Representing Mexico, and The Infamous Match with Tiger | Ep. 17 Mar 22, 2024

Abraham Ancer joins Jerry Foltz and Su-Ann Heng on Fairway to Heaven to discuss his pathway from growing up in Reynosa to becoming the first Mexican ranked inside the top 100 of the Official World Golf Rankings. The Hong Kong 2024 winner talks about his difficult final round en route to his first LIV Golf win, the experience of playing junior college golf before earning a scholarship to Oklahoma, and getting the chance to face his childhood hero, Tiger Woods, as the first ever Mexican to play in the President’s Cup. Ancer also speaks about the viral edited video of Tiger lifting his hat before the winning putt in their singles match.

Peter Uihlein on His Love of International Golf, Life with 2 Young Children, and Measuring Success | Ep. 16 Mar 15, 2024

Peter Uihlein joins Jerry Foltz and Su-Ann Heng on Fairway to Heaven to discuss his vast experience in the international golf world. The newly initiated member of RangeGoats GC talks about the surprise of being traded from 4Aces GC, raising 2 children while being a professional golfer, and the long history of golf in his family. Uihlein also speaks about his early success in his golfing career and getting back to what he loves on LIV Golf.

Tyrrell Hatton on Joining LIV Golf, Team Dynamics & His Off Course Life | Ep. 15 Mar 07, 2024

Tyrrell Hatton joins Jerry Foltz & Su-Ann Heng on Fairway to Heaven to discuss what went into his decision on joining LIV Golf. Hatton talks about his relatability on the course and the keys to his team's successful dynamic. Hatton also discusses his adjustment to the new format, off course hobbies and jobs prior to golf. Jerry & Su-Ann take a deep dive into what led Hatton to becoming the world class player he is today.

Anirban Lahiri on Life in Dubai, Growing the Game in India, and Trying to Win on LIV Golf | Ep. 14 Feb 29, 2024

Anirban Lahiri joins Jerry Foltz and Su-Ann Heng on Fairway to Heaven to discuss his life in Dubai and the short trip over to Jeddah for this week’s LIV Golf Event. Lahiri talks about the pressures of being India’s most decorated golfer and choosing golf over cricket or the medical field at a young age. He also speaks about the discourse around winning on LIV Golf and the realities of how hard of a feat that is to accomplish. AND Su-Ann uncovers the secret formula behind much of Anirban’s excellent play, 10-day meditation retreats where he doesn’t speak to anyone, with his voice or on his phone.

Bryson DeChambeau on Content Creation, Pursuit for a Green Jacket, and Goals for LIV Golf | Ep. 13 Feb 22, 2024

Bryson DeChambeau joins Jerry Foltz and Su-Ann Heng on Fairway to Heaven to discuss his solution for a positive future in the world of golf; “Death to Egos”. Crushers GC’s captain talks about his personal goals over the next few years, including a Masters win, the planning behind his YouTube channel and other content creation, and conquering all the bumps in the road that got him here. Jerry and Su-Ann also chat about the disappointment of seeing Tiger on a golf cart at the Genesis Open and David Puig’s massive win in Malaysia.

Caleb Surratt on Jon Rahm as a Mentor, Joining LIV Golf, and his Mayakoba Debut | Ep. 12 Feb 15, 2024

Caleb Surratt joins Jerry Foltz and Su-Ann Heng on Fairway to Heaven to discuss his relationship with Jon Rahm and the advantages it brings learning under Rahm’s tutelage. The youngest player on LIV Golf talks about the confidence gained by being hand picked for Legion XIII, his tumultuous time on the 17th hole at Mayakoba, and his goals over the next 5 years. Jerry and Su-Ann are blown away by the maturity the 19-year-old possesses and the brilliant head on this kid’s shoulders.

Kevin Na on his Legendary 16, Walking In Putts, and Life in Las Vegas | Ep. 11 Feb 08, 2024

Kevin Na joins Jerry Foltz and Su-Ann Heng on Fairway to Heaven to discuss his career highlights and low lights, including making a record-setting 16 on a par 4 and turning pro instead of going to college. The captain of Iron Heads GC talks about the joy of LIV Golf playing a tournament in his adopted hometown of Las Vegas, the legacy he wants to leave for his children, and battling through the most dreaded words in golf, “the yips”.

Henrik Stenson and Ian Poulter on Majesticks GC’s Bounce Back Year, Splitting the Captain Duties, and Strategizing for 54 Holes | Ep. 10 Feb 01, 2024

Henrik Stenson and Ian Poulter join Jerry Foltz and Su-Ann Heng on Fairway to Heaven to discuss how their team is going to bounce back after a disappointing 2023 LIV Golf Season. Two of Majesticks GC’s three captains talk about the difference in strategy playing in a LIV Golf Event, which one of them is easier to caddie for, and the dynamics of having three captains on the same team. Su-Ann also finds out Henrik’s favorite karaoke song.

Charles Howell III on LIV’s Schedule, Coach Bryson, and His Future On and Off The Golf Course | Ep. 9 Jan 25, 2024

Charles Howell III joins Jerry Foltz and Su-Ann Heng on Fairway to Heaven to discuss his transition from 30 events a year on the PGA Tour to 14 on LIV. Crusher GC’s most seasoned member talks about the brilliance of Bryson DeChambeau as the team’s coach, trying to become the first LIV golfer to defend their title this year at Mayakoba, and his favorite parts of Georgia.

Dean Burmester on Why He Joined LIV Golf, His Craziest Safari Story, and Playing More Golf in South Africa | Ep. 8 Jan 18, 2024

Dean Burmester joins Jerry Foltz and Su-Ann Heng on Fairway to Heaven to discuss his successful offseason in South Africa and why joining LIV Golf was the right thing for his family. Stinger GC’s best performer from 2023 talks about Louis Oosthuizen putting his arm up a rhino’s behind, his craziest story from a buddy’s bachelor party in the wild, and why Stinger GC is due for a massive season in 2024.

Matt Jones on re-signing with Ripper GC, Aussie Quick 5, and Playing the PGA Championship with his Brother | Ep. 7 Jan 11, 2024

Matt Jones dials into Fairway to Heaven to spill the worst kept secret in LIV Golf, he is staying put and re-signing with Ripper GC, continuing to play alongside fellow Australians Cam Smith and Marc Leishman. Jones talks about his family's love of horses, Jason Day’s outrageous fashion statement at The Sentry, and the experience of playing the PGA Championship alongside his brother. Stick around for Su-Ann's Aussie Quick 5.

Greg Norman on Rory’s Latest Comments, Bringing Golf to New Places, and His Love for Designing Golf Courses | Ep. 6 Jan 04, 2024

Greg Norman joins Jerry Foltz and Su-Ann Heng on Fairway to Heaven to weigh in on the current discourse in golf and the pros of the extension to the merger deadline. The CEO of LIV Golf responds to Rory McIlroy’s latest comments on the landscape of golf, talks about his hands on approach with each golf course his company designs, and some potential exciting things to come in the 2024 season.

Talor Gooch (Part 2) on Joining LIV Golf, His Trade to Smash GC, and Getting into The Majors | Ep. 5 Dec 28, 2023

Talor Gooch part 2 on Fairway to Heaven reveals why he joined LIV Golf and how it can reach a new international audience. Last year’s winner of the LIV Individual Championship breaks down his move to Smash GC and why Matt Wolff going to RangeGoats GC is a fair deal. Gooch also touches on his future in Major Championships and reflects on some of the comments made by Viktor Hovland over the past few weeks. Listen to hear why Jerry thinks Talor should run for president.

Talor Gooch on His Love of Wine, More Balanced Life at Home and Why He Almost Considered a Job at Best Buy | Ep. 4 Dec 21, 2023

Talor Gooch joins Jerry Foltz and Su-Ann Heng on Fairway to Heaven to discuss his successful 2023 LIV Golf Season. Smash GC’s newest member talks about how the Oklahoma State University curriculum helped him fall in love with wine, his ability to better balance home life now that he's a member of LIV Golf, and the struggles he faced in the early stages of his golf career that made him consider a 9 to 5 job.

Joaquin Niemann on Winning in Australia, Torque’s Team Dynamics, and Jerry and Su-Ann’s Breakdown of the LIV Golf Promotions Event | Ep. 3 Dec 15, 2023

Joaquin Niemann joins Jerry Foltz and Su-Ann Heng on Fairway to Heaven to discuss his recent win at the Australian Open. Torque’s Team Captain shares his thoughts on Jon Rahm joining LIV Golf, his trade with Sergio Garcia’s Fireballs, and his love of cars. Jerry and Su-Ann chat about the results of the LIV Golf Promotions event, Wells Fargo ending their partnership with the PGA Tour, and their thoughts on LIV Golf moving to 72 hole events.

Jon Rahm on Joining LIV Golf, Su-Ann and Jerry’s Thoughts on the Golf Ball Rollback, and Comparing the OWGR Board to the CFP Committee | Ep. 2 Dec 08, 2023

Jon Rahm joins Jerry Foltz and Su-Ann Heng on Fairway to Heaven to discuss his big move to LIV Golf. The reigning Masters champion shares his thoughts on LIV’s schedule and format, responds to Rory McIlroy's Ryder Cup comments, and discusses his process of picking his team name. Jerry and Su-Ann chat about the effects of Rahm’s big move, the golf ball rollback, and their disagreements with the way the Official World Golf Ranking points work.

Sergio Garcia on Winning Another Major, Su-Ann and Jerry’s Favorite Stops on the LIV schedule, and Who to Look Out for at the LIV Promotion Event in Abu Dhabi | Ep. 1 Nov 30, 2023

Sergio Garcia joins Jerry Foltz and Su-Ann Heng on the very first episode of Fairway to Heaven. As captain of Fireballs GC, Sergio shares some insight on who might take Carlos Ortiz’s spot on the team next year and why he thinks the team aspect plays such an important role in the future of golf. The 2017 Masters Champion also answers the hard questions about whether he believes he can win another major and which one he’d most like to win. Jerry and Su-Ann bring the heat in the pilot episode, chatting Tiger Woods’ return, the upcoming LIV promotion event, and the 2024 LIV schedule.

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