In this episode of the Golf Lovers United podcast, hosts Ben and Jay discuss the results of the 2025 @TheMasters Tournament, focusing on Rory McIlroy’s up and down victory, Bryson DeChambeau’s struggles, Justin Rose meeting the moment, and analysis of the various @LIVGolf players.
They analyze Ludvig Aberg and Joaquin Niemann’s major championship strategys and Patrick Reed’s strong 3rd place finish, while also touching on the dynamics of major championships and player development for a variety of players.
The hosts discuss various goings on at Augusta National this past week, controversial incidents at the Masters, new LIV team sponsorships on the horizon, and things to keep an eye on as the year progresses on and off the golf course.
To conclude the conversation, @progolfcritic reflects on his in-person experience covering the #LIVGolf Doral event in Miami, seeing “The Duels” come to life, and the dynamics of player retention within teams. They also touch on the challenges faced by players during the upcoming mid-season break in May (after LIV Korea).
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:52 Tournament Highlights and Player Performances
06:01 Rory McIlroy’s Victory Analysis
11:52 Bryson DeChambeau’s Performance and Strategy
24:25 Ludvig Aberg, Patrick Reed and Other Contenders
30:57 Patrick Reed’s Performance and Future Prospects
36:13 Ryder Cup Controversies and Team Selections
37:33 Tyrrell Hatton’s Crucial Missed Putt
40:31 Joaquin Niemann’s Strategy and Major Competitions
47:38 Missed Cuts and Player Performances
56:51 Amateur Controversies and Memorable Moments
01:01:53 Doral Experience and YouTube Influence
01:06:48 Talent vs. Performance: The Mito Pereira Debate
01:14:27 Future of Team Structures in LIV Golf
01:17:56 The Impact of Personal Life on Player Performance
01:22:34 Looking Ahead: Future Changes in Pro Golf
The Duels on @GrantHorvatGolfs YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dC3vAIfQ28
https://www.youtube.com/@brysondechambeau
https://www.youtube.com/@GrantHorvatGolfs
https://www.youtube.com/@LIVGolf
https://www.youtube.com/@TheMasters
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The Golf Lovers United Team:
Pro Golf Critic: https://x.com/progolfcritic
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Red Harrington: https://x.com/redharrington44
18 Comments
Harrington said Rory got defensive and that's when he makes the mistakes.
Guys …I love LIV and I can't believe I'm asking this, because I didn't buy into this narrative by the mainstream golf media. Do you think theirs any weight to the following question:
Might the fact that the LIV players don't play 4 rounds have an effect on playing well over 4 rounds in majors? That's maybe why bryson was flat in the last round. Maybe he was just tired and spent?
Jay …I agree…having a baby is a huge adjustment
the overhitting at the range had to have caught up to Bryson over the weekend. thought I saw where he hit like 900 practice balls. That's 10 rounds right before the most stressful tournament. I can relate. With the 20 some strokes those guys have on me, I know when I get tired, my miss is a pull/hook to the left. how about a shout out to Bubba, probably his best masters in several years. the down hill lies seem to be the one shot Joaquin doesn't have down, and that course has a lot of those.
It was me who said he didn't know what he was talking about, and he didn't, if you had made the podcast about what it takes to film 60 hours a week of specific golf I would have enjoyed it. Asking someone who clearly didn't watch or know what happened was poor, you put that man in a bad situation, own up it was your mistake.
Great to see you in Miami jay! Great tournament! Go smash ⬜️🟦
Hey guys enjoyed this show. I like that you guys are free to disagree with each other and not just talk in an echo chamber like so many podcasts do.
Let the guy speak…
LIV R.I.P.
Rory’s victory deserves credit, just because it wasn’t an easy win. The pressure on him to get the 5th major is ridiculous and he finally did it, albeit the hard way but he still did it. That takes balls
I can't be the only person who thinks Rory is an absolute Dick. He's a really good player, but he seems like a horrible person.
You can bring in a B rated player from the PGAT and he'll score better than Mito. Mito is overrated and talent doesn't always add up to winning.
Ben and Jay and Red Is one of ping teams Range gotes yes or no .. And will it have current legion 13 player on it . Ben who is the new money Jay who is the did Taylor made insider Jay and Ben is clerks golf club being bought into buy a former New York Yankee A Rodriguez are a current New York Yankee Aaron j
Get up and go to work! 😊 Preach!
Dechambeau was -9 on the par 5s (Rory was -7)
Dechambeau was -9 on the par 5s (Rory was -7)
Update, I've been a LIV fan since day 1, I've been to 3 LIV events 2 x Valderrama 1 x JCB each time in the Birdie shack, just received pre sale booking email for Valderrama and they have nearly tripled the price of the birdie shack ticket from last year, for 3 days, up from 540 euros to 1300 euros, difference free food and selected drinks, hard pass. Plus and I emailed them about this month's ago, waiting until nearly the end of April to book accommodation in Southern Spain in July will be impossible anywhere near the course. You might be 100km away unless you're in a total fleabag hotel in Algeciras which is still 30 km away, just dumb
I think LIV needs to really lean into trades and roster moves and relegation if guys aren’t cutting the mustard. This is how LIV will have more meaning. It will add to the drama if guys actually feel the heat of having fight to stay on LIV and pressure captains have towards making roster moves.