377: LIV Funding Fades, YouTube Golf Surges & Bryson's Future

In Episode 377 of the Chasing Daylight Podcast, the full crew gets together to discuss the massive shift in the professional golf landscape. We dive into the news that PIF has pulled funding from LIV Golf, Yasir stepping down as chairman, and Jon Rahm reaching a deal with the DP World Tour to remain Ryder Cup-eligible. We also debate whether the YouTube golf bubble will ever burst and how relatable creators are driving the game's massive growth.  

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Episode Highlights & Topics:

• PIF pulls funding from LIV Golf, and Yasir steps down as chairman.  
• Jon Rahm reaches a deal with the DP World Tour to set aside his penalties and regain Ryder Cup eligibility.  
• The field for the PGA Championship is set, including a special invite for Dustin Johnson and Max Homa, replacing Phil Mickelson.  
• We discuss Bryson DeChambeau's massive YouTube success and whether he actually wants to return to the PGA Tour.  
• The crew breaks down why the YouTube golf bubble hasn't burst yet and why relatable creators are connecting better than tour pros.  
• A look at the brutal reality and expenses for mini-tour players grinding without sponsors.  
• Matt shows off a highly viral, fitting-only adjustable putter head from Callaway/Odyssey.  
• UNLV's Men's and Women's golf teams sweep the Mountain West Championships.  
• Recap of the recent local tournament at Paiute, including KD and Jason Burnett's wins, and Matt's unbelievable left-handed 6-iron shot out of a bush.  
• Nelly Korda is on a historic winning streak, and Cam Young shows grit battling Scottie Scheffler.  
• A deep dive into Vegas Mexican food tier lists, ranking Roberto's, Don Tortaco, and Fausto's. 

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