Brandel Chamblee on ‘What the hell is happening to the game of golf’ | The Scott Verplank Show

[@JC-wl4cp]

Life long golf fan, I like watching LIV and tour events

[@sonnyschovanec8837]

Thank you Scott Verplank for asking the tough questions. 90% of interviewers would have let Chamblee say their peace without asking the tought questions.

[@sonnyschovanec8837]

Impressive interview by Scott Verplank. Impressive for not allowing the voice of the golf channel gives is opinions without giving his opinions although different then Chamblee.

[@cameronneave9011]

I can't believe the hate from you guys on the pga tour , that's what we all grew up watching , History I can't see what they've done to be so hated.

[@pontuskohler3551]

This might come as a total surpise to a lot of people, but, and now hold on...PGA did NOT invented the game of golf. Silence But PGA act as they did just that. Whoever that once sold out the heritage of golf to PGA did a bloody mistake. One...ONE major in Europe....and THREE in the US of A. What LIV has done, is to pull some big roots and replanted them on the other side of the ocean. Ofc its just a part of the bigger picture. Next step: Rory, Fleetwood, Fitzpatric, Lowry...etc...will go back and play DP world tour for most of the time. LIV players, depending on the scheduele, will play more DP event. PIF will now turn their eyes on the DP world tour. And here we go, the beginning of a world tour has seen its first light. And, i wouldnt be surprised to see a new Major takes ut form. Maybe in Spain on Valderama.

[@matrix35]

Well said. They thought they owned golf but not anymore and Iam loving it!

[@coolcustomer8131]

man, really enjoyed the total show, scott asked very interesting question"s & discussion"s, brandel is so damn intelligent about the game & all aspect's of the game, i feel smarter listening to those guy"s , thank"s

[@markhinde6187]

All the LIV players do not want to play on the PGA, Most PGA players don't want to play on LIV, no big deal

[@7777mantle]

The argument about LIV not caring if it makes a profit and paying ridiculous $$$ is a good one in my opinion. But, Brandel did not answer Scott's question about Jay M making it political with the 9/11 supporters only 6 months later signing a deal. I understand that was a way to end $$$ spending on the law suit but it was a horrible decision nonetheless. That's where most people think PGA tour leadership messed up. He should have used that time negotiating with Fenway group but his ego got in the way.

[@thomaspierce3650]

EXCELLENT ! ! !

[@gregbiggs7564]

Great stuff Scott!!!! Do you remember back in the Brookhaven Club days with Andrew Magee? I went to R. L Turner and was on the Golf Team with him!! #FellowTexans

[@chuckpoovey538]

Brandel needs to get off the PGA Koolaid and get on the Golf Koolaid!

[@jksmithiii]

Money? Monaghan getting 8mil a year? Gentleman's game? You're living in the past. Everything is exploited these days. Fedex was in the Saudi Investment Fund portfolio, and how many times have you seen a PGA player doing a press conference in front of a Fedex banner? All I know is this: I get to watch LIV golf (for the time being) because I haven't paid for cable in years and PGA viewer access is locked down by paid for broadcast rights. The PGA tour is a money cartel just like any other business - get over it. PGA and at least be honest about it. Chamblee is paid to have an opinion using with legacy/unrealistic arguments.

[@robertschissler1236]

Monahan got 18.5 million total compensation in 2023

[@paulcarrigan691]

JayMo gets over $18M. Second biggest pay cheque on tour behind Scheffler yet can't hit the broad side of a barn.

[@matrix35]

This clown talks about greed when its the PGA who are the greedy ones thinking they can rule golf on their own! This clown will cry till the day he dies!

[@mikehumphrey7413]

Chamblee only has only vision on the PGA Tour NOT the World Tours, Eg DP, Australia, Japan, and the Asian Tour. The PGA Tour has F..ked the World. Bring on LIV who is playing all the Tours. Mike Humphrey from Australia.

[@matrix35]

The PGA is a mafia!!

[@RyanWalker-m7c]

I enjoy both LIV and the PGA. Prefer LIV but will still turn on the PGA for Rory or Aberg

[@jamesgerboc]

The PGA is currently no different than LPGA. Great golf but no one cares. No one on the leaderboard is familiar. People want to see Rory, Tiger, Phil, Bubba, Rickie, and Jordon. Others have the personality of a paint can. They're all the same. Tiger wasn't fun to watch because he won. It was HOW he won. Daly had a huge swing. Phil took risks. What do you love about Cantlay?

[@seanm3226]

I’m sure Brandell never played any golf at country clubs that restricted women.

[@jaydee5447]

So what if he played a golf course that excluded women?

[@donnyirish190]

The PGA has essentially become a proving ground to go to the LIV tour. The good ole boy elite only system has been exposed and destroyed by the LIV tour and now they have the PGA by the balls. That's the real reason why Tiger was so mad at Jay. Also pretty funny how the PGA would tell the players they had no money to increase purses etc, but when LIV took all the star PGA players they miraculously came up with 20 million dollar purses. I didn't see Brandel address where all the new found money came from.

[@JJ-li3lk]

😂😂😂😂 Been playing the staff, players and fans all these years. PGA worldwide though. Predicting LIV to web out and seep into every golf playing country with their own associations and identity. PGA tour is not bigger than the game

[@andrewclark4369]

Your hate is showing. Back in the 60's when the AFL came about they were taking players from the NFL and the draft. The NFL was dogging the AFL as a lesser league and threatening players if the go to the AFL they will take there pension from them. Well after 6-7 years they came together and now its better than it was. The same thing will happen eventually with Liv and the Pga tour. Stop dogging one another and look for a positive outlook instead of your hate full comments.

[@LOHO8682]

Great Southwest (GSW) in Dallas was a legend, as one NFL player told me GSW members were the best, and acted like they didn't have money but could gamble and play with a bag full of cash.

[@DK-sc2cs]

PGA players are and were never independent player and be able to do and play wherever they want, Chamblee is totally wrong on that one.

[@robertdemaranville2848]

Brandon is so intellectually corrupt. Has he listened to any of the LIV players on a long form pod cast ? They are all happy. Brandon is just protecting his turf. It’s sad that he is so narrow minded and does not see the global approach to golf.

[@darrell3118]

Brandel is WHAT IS WRONG with golf ! Golf isn't an AMERICAN MONOPOLY , this is what the are afraid of loosing that , as the PGA hasn't done much of anything to GROW the game world wide , where LIV is wanting it a world wide tour!!! Times are changing and golf needs to change with the times! I am 63 and havent' watched the PGA tour in over 5 years. Not even the majors , its become stale as shit !!! Over commercialized and the golf channel is PURE SHIT today with the brain washed asshats that spew hatred towards the LIV players !!! The PGA tour player have forgotten its not a job , they are ENTERTAINMENT and thats what LIV gives in spades !!!!!!!!!

[@chevy4x466]

He is a tough guy. A serial killer at heart. His daddy sold his horses to pay for his golf. He is upper crust. He is mean and would kill u where u stand. I hate the bastard. But he will be a fighter til the day he dies. And he will fight dirty and not feel bad for a second

[@JJ-li3lk]

He also shows why players were looking for a financially stable way out of the PGA. Can't wait for the PGA tour to become a proper mudbath

[@enlightenedrogue3871]

Brandel is disaster - I can’t believe he still doesn’t hesitate to trash LIV and the Saudi’s. Its not smart and he’ll be the one looking for a job when this mess is settled.

[@davidcollins8150]

Hey, Scott and Branel. I remember you guys back from the good ole days of highschool golf. My memory of Brandel: I was paired with him in his first competitive event as highschool freshman. My memory of you Scott, you were reserved and a true badass on the course. When you step back and reflect on the situation of the golf leagues it can be easily understood. We are in the throes of late stage capitalism and there is no turning back.

[@robertschissler1236]

Having Chamble talk about competition is unbelievable what a horrible hypocrite

[@DaveShultz100]

Wow. I have been really holding out hope that Brandel was playing both sides into the middle, or a brilliant actor.

[@jonseitz5424]

Hopefully Rory goes next😂

[@robertschissler1236]

After Roy plays Masters he will be on LIV World Tour 😉⛳️😇😊

[@rogergregston6491]

Good interview and I appreciate the intelligence and perspective that Brandel brings (and boldly presents). Let these players take their blood-stained money and disappear into obscurity with LIV. I'll continue to follow the PGA and will continue to never pay attention to LIV.

[@Zonydeep]

Golf does need to change, the stuffy history not that great. But still need to get all the players together.

[@markio2010]

LiV is bad for US golf. It might be great for outside US markets but the worst thing it has happened to US golf. The Liv golfers should not be allowed to play the Masters.

[@jimsheehan8995]

I'm confused by this debate between those excited by this LIV thing versus traditionalists denouncing it. I'm a golf fan...period. I want to see superb play in exciting competitive scenarios on courses we all know and love. It matters zero to me how fantastically wealthy these players can become with guaranteed money. What benefit does John Rahm getting half a billion dollars just for showing up bring me? What, I'm supposed to be jacked up cause he's in shorts? It's all become nonsense. That's what happens when obscene money poisons something...

[@Radioghost717]

The PGA tour is/has been a bad business model. No guarantees for any players, no guarantees for sponsors on who is playing, if your 125 ranked player in the world there are times you can play for stretch of golf and lose money after paying your caddie/airfare, etc. Difficult to compare golf to the other sports, but the 450 NBA players are all multi millionaires, whether you’re LeBron or the worst guy in the league. The 600 or so MLB players are all millionaires. Also, golf is very popular around the world, and the PGA tour has done little to grow the game outside of the US. I’m with you on good golf, but the numbers are always what counts.

[@1362pc]

Shamblee has zero vision for global golf..he is a propagandist for the PGAT..

[@Jackielikeskillersmiles]

Global golf is already a thing. There are 20+ tours around the world. Wake up.

[@robertdemaranville2848]

Agree. The American based PGA Tour tried to take over golf and forgot about the world. Now someone can compete with them, and they crumbled and went scorched earth 🌍. The have not made a change in the game for decades. The members have been pissed off for years and were never given a true voice. Now they have an option.

[@NotAllWhoWanderAreLost641]

Of course he is, that’s who pays him. He in not capable of being unbiased.

[@billyburroo]

​Global golf is already a thing so why is LIV destroying the game wake up

[@JJ-li3lk]

​@@Jackielikeskillersmiles none are independent. All governed by the greedy PGA.

[@bradg9738]

Wow! The Coke Pepsi example is so bad. LIV was never meant to be a direct competitor of the PGA tour. The tour made it a direct competitor by not allowing its players to play on LIV. Saying if you leave you’re gone. Brandel is so wrong on all of this. Pushing his pga narrative. LIV allows them to play outside of LIV. A-lot of LIV guys have been playing DP tour events and the majors! Which the PGA doesn’t control. It’s the PGA that won’t allow them to be independent contractors and play both pga and LIV. Wow such a bad interview.

[@sammy2840]

Always like Chamblee! Tells what he thinks and doesn’t care what everyone thinks!

[@robertschissler1236]

He doesn’t think he says what the pga tells them to say

[@matrix35]

He is a ignorant clown. He talks about puppets within the Liv heirachy when Monoghan is the biggest puppet of them all!!

[@Senseisystem]

Brandel is such a golf Karen, terrible elitist mentality, scathing hypocrite of the very aspects of golf that make it exciting and one of the fastest growing sports in the US.

[@kirriegolf18]

well said Brandel

[@TheRuffusMD]

one of Brandel's greatest moments . the best golf commentator today . i don't think he would be good in a tower , sadly , because he truly knows everything , too much for the casual fan . but to a true golf fan , i would want no one else in every broadcast tower . his talent needs to be tapped by every golf organization .

[@Jackielikeskillersmiles]

That’s why people can’t really appreciate his greatness in the booth. He does his Hw and knows so much. I love his take. But then again I’m a golf nerd

[@seanm3226]

The only people who think he “truly knows everything”, are people who truly know nothing.

[@Zonydeep]

Constant whining about saudi Arabia not helping anyone.

[@jwp2166]

Brandel is the best. Knowledgeable, articulate, and always on point. He's right about golfers once being the "custodians" and "caretakers" of the game and passing it along in better shape to those who follow them and how, very sadly with LIV, the game has become nothing but blind greediness.

[@ScottGordon-e2g]

The LIV golfers aren't allowed to criticize LIV golf, it's in their contacts, everything is scripted.

[@robertschissler1236]

That’s true in most jobs but LIV golfers seem to be happy and loving where they’re competing. They could leave anytime and other LIV players would try to destroy them but leave pga and they will try to destroy your career and block you from majors that should be open to all the top players

[@seanm3226]

Generally speaking, employers don’t implement policies that encourage their employees to criticize them.

[@dennissmith1904]

You guys forgot to mention Bubba as someone with artistry

[@robertschissler1236]

Like Scott and maybe Brandel was ok when young but his pga bias has ruined him as a golf commentator. You can tell he is in love with himself and it’s not a good look. Had to do thumbs down and quit after ten minutes of him couldn’t take anymore 😂

[@enlightenedrogue3871]

Brandel is a joke - never was much of a pro golfer … and now is basically a cry baby! And he’s talked sooo much trash about MBS he needs to probably stay out of Saudi. He allows is unbalanced emotional outbursts to cloud his judgement. Did he even win a major? No he didn’t.

[@garydunn3868]

Branded Chamblee is a goose turd on the cleats of a pair of Foot Joys.

[@bt2476]

Brandel hit the NAIL on the head!!!! The event organizers MUST must must make fairways narrower and rough higher. The rough should be a penalty, as it has always been, or was meant to be. Then, there wouldn't be a need to bifurcate anything. Like he said, players are not as accurate as they used to be. Well penalize them then damn it! Don't just complain about how the courses are set up as difficult as possible, and how they can't make them any longer, and say the players are too "Athletic" these days. Nope, it's just not true. Things can be a lot different

[@jackcasey8067]

LIV has made Bumbling Brandel a fortune. He should be happy. Who cares about his opinion??

[@billg5410]

Politifans hate LIV.

[@jettparcher2234]

Respect and admire Brandel!!!!!!!!!

[@robertschissler1236]

Hard to respect hateful hypocritical person who only cares about pga and not great competition for all who love golf 😊⛳️😇😉

[@jettparcher2234]

@@robertschissler1236 Do you support the blood league, 3 day shotgun start with music blasting and also tell me how old you are

[@darrell3118]

@@jettparcher2234 The PGAT takes China & Nike's blood MONEY, that's pretty much the same !!! But that is alright for the PGAT to be hypocritical !!!! 😉

[@NotAllWhoWanderAreLost641]

Chamblee is a dinosaur that needs to be put out to pasture. Him trying to take the high ground for the PGA is interesting. Wonder if Charlie Sifford feels the same way about PGAs morality in the very recent past…

[@Zonydeep]

Agreed a fossil needs to move on.

[@Zonydeep]

Branded seems somewhat misinformed about women in sa. Reforms are being made.

[@JC-wl4cp]

All the old white guys need to understand that times a changing

[@jimsheehan8995]

Im a golf fan. What value does John Rahm getting half a billion dollars guaranteed just to show up bring me? Why should I get excited that golfers can now amass hundreds of millions in wealth regardless of quality of play? Its nonsensical...

[@robertschissler1236]

It’s what they do with the money that’s important. If they help the poor and try to make the world a better place then I hope they make billions of dollars 😊⛳️😇😉

[@marymontgomery1317]

Everything is about money and if you don’t understand that you are a whip Vanwinkle

[@marymontgomery1317]

Everything is about money if you don’t understand it go back to sleep like whip van winkle

[@corymcewen5943]

LIV golf is a joke. Who really cares? Does anyone care if a player wins one of those events compared to Arnolds tournament or Jack's tournament?

[@seanmawson6286]

People in other countries don't give a damn about PGA events your short sightedness is arrogant