In this episode of Two Off The Tee, Jeff and James Shin (“The Shin Brothers”) tackle the ultimate golfer’s hypothetical: who are you playing with if you could pick anyone? From the “positive energy” of Grant Horvat and Jason Day to high-stakes bets with Michael Jordan, we break down our ideal groups. We also discuss the shifting landscape of LIV Golf, analyzing the rumors that Brooks Koepka might sit out the 2026 season and the league’s move to a 72-hole format.
Finally, we settle the score on game improvement: Is a professional golf lesson worth the money, or is YouTube golf enough to fix your swing? We also cover golf etiquette, specifically the unwritten rules of when it’s officially time to stop searching for that lost ball.
What we’re diving into today:
• The Dream Foursome: Choosing between tour pros, celebrities, and YouTubers (and why James left Jeff off the list).
• LIV Golf Shakeup: Analyzing the Brooks Koepka 2026 rumors and what expiring contracts mean for the PGA Tour.
• The “No-Fly” List: Why slow players like Brian Harman and Patrick Cantlay would ruin the tempo of a dream round.
• Instruction Debate: Weighing the value of a PGA pro vs. the “YouTube University” rabbit hole.
• Ball Search Etiquette: How long should you actually look for a ball before moving on to keep the pace?
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🕒 CHAPTERS
00:00 – Welcome back to Episode 5: The Shin Brothers
00:59 – The Dream Foursome: Who are you picking?
01:15 – James’s Pick: Tiger Woods, Justin Timberlake, and Riggs
02:11 – Sibling Rivalry: Why James left Jeff off his dream list
03:56 – Jeff’s Pick: Jason Day, Danielle King, and Phil Mickelson
05:54 – Celebrity Bets: Michael Jordan, Steph Curry, and the “No” to DJ Khaled
07:41 – The YouTube Pick: Why everyone wants to play with Grant Horvat
08:06 – The “No-Fly” List: Avoiding Brian Harman’s 80-waggle routine
10:59 – LIV Golf 2026: Is Brooks Koepka sitting out?
11:55 – LIV Format Changes: The shift to 72 holes for world rankings
25:00 – The Lesson Debate: Pro Coaches vs. YouTube Instruction
45:10 – Golf Ball Etiquette: When to stop searching
59:00 – Closing Thoughts: Sim Golf and the next 1v1 match
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