Fairway To Heaven LIV Golf

Kalle Samooja joins Jerry Foltz and Su-Ann Heng to discuss being the inaugural winner of the LIV Golf Promotions Event and his first taste of life on LIV Golf. The Finnish veteran discusses the journey of European Tour Qualifying School, his first podium with Cleeks GC at LIV Golf Houston, and his future goals in the league. Jerry and Su-Ann also learn more about golf in Finland and who Samooja’s son’s favorite LIV Golf team is, other than Cleeks GC of course.

Darius Butler joins Jerry Foltz and Su-Ann Heng to discuss his love for the game of golf and what he's learned from playing with some of LIV Golf's most prestigious athletes. The former NFL cornerback compares golf's mad scientist, Bryson DeChambeau, to Peyton Manning and Bill Belichick. Butler talks about his work as a contributor on the Pat McAfee Show, his chase to break 80, and getting tips from as many LIV Golf pros as he can. He also shares his advice to young athletes on preparing themselves for life after professional sport and why he wished he had taken up golf earlier in life.

Chris Rosaasen joins Jerry Foltz and Su-Ann Heng to discuss how he plans to take on his new role as GM of 4Aces. Chris dives into the importance of how branding and sponsorships will play a role within the team. A look into Dustin Johnson's mind, the future of 4Aces and how the team plans to navigate around the trade window. 

00:00 Introduction
1:28 LIV Golf Houston Predictions
2:39 This Week in Golf
11:09 Chris Rosaasen Joins the Show
12:31 Chris Building his First Major Brand
14:59 Joining the 4Aces as GM
17:28 4 Aces Team Dynamic
20:31 A Look into Dustin Johnson's Mindset
23:55 Future of the 4Aces Brand
25:39 LIV Golf Trade Window
28:28 Scouting Outside of LIV Golf
29:12 Building an Apparel Brand vs Building 4Aces
33:32 4Aces Organization Breakdown
39:49 LIV Golf Relegation
41:23 What Makes 4Aces Different
44:04 Reacting to Chris Rosaasen Conversation

Carlos Ortiz joins Jerry Foltz and Su-Ann Heng to discuss the importance of mental health as well as the leadership & team dynamic that has led to the success of team Torque. Ortiz breaks down his recent adventures camping in Zion National Park, his experience with LIV Golf vs. PGA and his love for his family life outside of the course. Ortiz also answers your Twitter/X questions and what legacy he plans to leave behind from his time with LIV Golf.

01:36 - Blandemonium at the Senior PGA
03:59 - Richard Bland / PGA Exemption
08:50 - LIV Golf Updates
12:19 - Grayson Murray / Mental Health
21:03 - Carlos Ortiz Joins the Show
21:49 - Camping at Zion National Park, Utah
27:56 - Torque Team Dynamic & Leadership
33:34 - Team Captains
40:26 - LIV vs PGA
47:00 - Torque Team Chef
57:08 - Carlos Ortiz on Wine Making
1:03:39 - Family Life
1:10:47 - Tattoo Talk
1:15:22 - Carlos Answers Twitter Questions
1:24:07 - Carlos Ortiz Legacy
1:26:06 - Reacting to Carlos Ortiz Conversation

David Puig joins Jerry Foltz and Su-Ann Heng to discuss becoming the 1st college golfer to go directly to LIV Golf. Fireballs GC’s youngest member talks about being a part of the first trade in professional golf history, his success outside of LIV Golf, and his perspective on Anthony Kim as someone who didn’t get to watch him in his prime. Puig also talks about being at the PGA Championship for the Scottie Scheffler debacle and what he learned from his 2nd major championship experience.

Richard Bland joins Jerry Foltz and Su-Ann Heng on Fairway to Heaven to chat about the “Blandemic” that is sweeping the nation. The journeyman member of Cleeks GC shares what motivates him to be a better golfer this late in his career, the process behind his move to LIV Golf, and the disappointment of being denied entry to the 2023 Senior Open Championship. Bland catches FTH listeners up to speed on his preparations for the 2024 Senior PGA Championship, the keys to being one of the best approach players in the world, and the importance of taking care of his brother in a time of need.