This week, I kick off a brand-new series where I sit with golfers, creators, and insiders shaping the game's future. First up: my former GCU teammate and the Pull Hook Golf Podcast host, Matt Cook.

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6 Questions with Matt Cook

[00:00] From Burnout to Breakthrough

Before: College golfer. Pro aspirations. Tech startup grind.

After: Host of Pull Hook Golf, one of the most refreshing golf podcasts.

Matt Cook had no intention of becoming a media guy. He just got tired of the fluff. Three years later, he’s built a podcast that feels like late-night beers with your smartest golf buddies, part breakdown, part banter, all real.

The result? 150+ episodes, thousands of loyal listeners, and not a single week missed. Ever. That’s tour-level consistency.

[04:12] The Truth Hurts… and Hooks

Matt’s secret sauce? He says what others won’t, and still keeps the door open.

But it’s not just shock jock vibes. He segments the show to balance the hot takes with analysis. Call it:

Hot Takes > Headlines > Real Talk > Expert Insight

Think of it like if Pat McAfee covered golf… and had a caddie on speed dial.

[09:40] Why Arizona Golf Is a Vibe

Matt’s take? Arizona golf is no longer an underdog, and it’s the heartbeat of the modern game.

He mentions:

• Grass Clippings (Wednesday nights = pure chaos)

• Mountain Shadows (the Skins Game scene)

• Papago (ASU’s home turf turned community hub)

Check out the Grass Clippings and Mountain Shadows to experience it firsthand.

[15:32] Two Guests Who Surprised the Hell Out of Him

Mike Glennie

Once homeless, now running the biggest game in AZ.

Kevin Streelman

A Duke grad and PGA vet… who finally let it rip.

These aren’t interviews. They’re transformations, and Matt’s building more of them.

[21:00] What’s Next for PullHook

The podcast is pivoting to more people-first storytelling. More guests. More insiders. More unexpected voices.

Coming soon:

• Fat Perez

• A surprise golf comedian

• More caddies, coaches, and characters

This isn’t just golf content. It’s the golf community.

How to Support the Movement

🎥 BONUS: Matt’s go-to golf swing? Ludvig Åberg. His least favorite? You guessed it, Bryson.

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