Fairway To Heaven

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

Show notes

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

Show notes

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

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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

Show notes

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

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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

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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

Show notes

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

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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

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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

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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.

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