Where Is The Golfing World?

Where Is The Golfing World?

Curious about how others manage sport, family life and sobriety all at once? This chat between host Stuart Butler and returning guest Sammy Killip brings a fresh mix of golf geekery, real-life honesty and a fair bit of swearing about the state of professional golf.

You’ll hear Stuart briefly ground the conversation in his own recovery, openly referring to himself as “a recovering alcoholic with eight years, eight and a bit years sobriety” before he and Sam talk through Tiger Woods’ reported painkiller issues. Sam sums up the recovery challenge bluntly: “The first thing, if you're an addict… you've got to want to get better,” stressing honesty, acceptance and the need to step away before something truly tragic happens.

From there, the focus swings firmly to golf. The pair catch up on Sam’s life as a tired-but-surviving dad of two who’s still sneaking in knockout matches and family trips, before tearing into the modern game. Rory’s recent Masters win with what they call his “b minus c plus game” gets a good going over, and Scottie Scheffler’s dominance and Tommy Fleetwood’s sunday woes all get a mention.

The big theme is the future of LIV Golf and where “the golfing world” actually stands. Stuart argues that “the only person, the only organisation that might lose is the European tour,” while Sam labels LIV “a shit product” and questions how long the money can last.

They break down LIV earnings, the Saudi PIF’s shifting priorities, possible routes back for players like Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau, and why some European stalwarts might need to quietly ride off into the sunset. If you’re sober-curious, in recovery, or just someone who loves golf with a side of straight-talking reality, this one’s a reminder that chasing money, fame or drink can all carry a price. So where do you want your own energy going next?