The uncertain future of Bennett Valley Golf Course, one of the Bay Area's most beloved munis (Ep. 173)

Suave Golf's Kyle Surlow and Steve 'Beige' Berger are back to hang and discuss Kyle's most recent trip to Bandon Dunes, Beige's FSA conundrum, why the Australian Open may be the 5th best tournament in the world, potential changes to the PGA Tour Schedule in 2027, and a new segment, Fairways with Phil. Music provided by broiler - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠listen to and download his music here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support those who support us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUAVE GOLF⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - world-class golf sabbaticals and fine goods ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hot Drops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fermented & flavorful condiments ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Golf Guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - purveyors of discounted greens fees across Northern California WATCH - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Like & Subscribe to Nice Grass Nice People⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on YouTube Email us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Suave Golf's Kyle Surlow and Steve 'Beige' Berger are back to hang and talk about what the R&A is going to do with the 2028 Open Championship now that the Olympics in Los Angeles have set their tournament dates. They also discuss Kyle's upcoming trip to Bandon Dunes for the Suave Cup, what age constitutes the 'peak' of a professional golf career, and all the things in golf they're thankful for this year. Music provided by broiler - ⁠⁠⁠⁠listen to and download his music here⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support those who support us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUAVE GOLF⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - world-class golf sabbaticals and fine goods ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hot Drops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fermented & flavorful condiments ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Golf Guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - purveyors of discounted greens fees across Northern California WATCH - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Like & Subscribe to Nice Grass Nice People⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on YouTube Email us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Suave Golf's Kyle Surlow and is joined by friend and turfgrass savant Clay Varnbuhler to discuss all things New Zealand golf. Clay recently spent a year working and living in New Zealand at the famed Tara Iti Golf Club, and shares what he learned about golf culture in New Zealand, then the two discuss how to plan the perfect kiwi golf trip and where NZ ranks among international golf destinations. Music provided by broiler - ⁠⁠⁠⁠listen to and download his music here⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support those who support us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUAVE GOLF⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - world-class golf sabbaticals and fine goods ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hot Drops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fermented & flavorful condiments ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Golf Guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - purveyors of discounted greens fees across Northern California WATCH - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Like & Subscribe to Nice Grass Nice People⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on YouTube Email us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Suave Golf's Kyle Surlow and Steve 'Beige' Berger congregate to discuss LIV Golf's recent announcement that its tournaments will be contested over 72 holes going forward, a change that begs the question, does it even matter? Then the guys discuss Phil Mickelson making headlines with his recent endorsement of company Sable Offshore, amid allegations of insider trading. Finally, they rank their favorite places to enjoy a beer when enjoying the beautiful game. Music provided by broiler - ⁠⁠⁠listen to and download his music here⁠⁠⁠ Support those who support us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUAVE GOLF⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - world-class golf sabbaticals and fine goods ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hot Drops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fermented & flavorful condiments ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Golf Guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - purveyors of discounted greens fees across Northern California WATCH - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Like & Subscribe to Nice Grass Nice People⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on YouTube Email us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Suave Golf's Kyle Surlow and Steve 'Beige' Berger congregate to discuss a fun October on the DP World Tour, Amazon's new golf balls, sad Keegan Bradley, the legend of Cary Middlecoff and their top winter golf destinations. Music provided by broiler - ⁠⁠listen to and download his music here⁠⁠ Support those who support us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUAVE GOLF⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - world-class golf sabbaticals and fine goods ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hot Drops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fermented & flavorful condiments ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Golf Guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - purveyors of discounted greens fees across Northern California WATCH - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Like & Subscribe to Nice Grass Nice People⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on YouTube Email us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Suave Golf's Kyle Surlow and Steve 'Beige' Berger discuss the current state of golf during the offseason, recap recent pro tournaments including Xander Schauffele's win in Japan and Jeeno Thitikul's vicotry in Shanghai, and delve into Tiger Woods' latest surgery. They also explore Rory McIlroy's shift towards global golf and the implications for the PGA Tour. The episode concludes with a new segment on the top five worst things that can happen on the golf course. Music provided by broiler - ⁠listen to and download his music here⁠ Support those who support us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUAVE GOLF⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - world-class golf sabbaticals and fine goods ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hot Drops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fermented & flavorful condiments ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Golf Guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - purveyors of discounted greens fees across Northern California WATCH - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Like & Subscribe to Nice Grass Nice People⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on YouTube Email us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Suave Golf's Kyle Surlow and Steve 'Beige' Berger reflect on their experiences with the 2025 Ryder Cup, discussing the emotional aftermath, the impact of fan behavior, and memorable moments from past Ryder Cups. They analyze the performance of both teams, the course setup, and the significance of individual players' contributions. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by the American team and the dominance of the European squad. They also discuss the MVPs of the tournament and what golf fans will ultimately remember about this Ryder Cup in the years to come. The discussion also covers the future of Ryder Cup captains and the implications of the envelope rule, concluding with a look ahead to captain candidates for 2027 at Adare Manor. Music provided by broiler - listen to and download his music here Support those who support us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUAVE GOLF⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - world-class golf sabbaticals and fine goods ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hot Drops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fermented & flavorful condiments ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Golf Guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - purveyors of discounted greens fees across Northern California WATCH - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Like & Subscribe to Nice Grass Nice People⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on YouTube Email us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Suave Golf's Kyle Surlow is joined by Steve 'Beige' Berger and Chris Derr to preview this weekend's Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black! The hosts reflect on their personal experiences with the Ryder Cup, the dynamics of crowd behavior, and the potential impact of fan interactions on players. They also analyze key players, including rookies, and the unique challenges of match play, particularly regarding concessions and etiquette. They analyze player dynamics, potential pairings, and the legacy of key players, particularly focusing on Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy. The discussion highlights the importance of match play experience and the unique challenges faced by players in high-stakes situations. As they predict outcomes for the upcoming Ryder Cup, they emphasize the significance of team cohesion and individual performance. Support those who support us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUAVE GOLF⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - world-class golf sabbaticals and fine goods ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hot Drops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fermented & flavorful condiments ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Golf Guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - purveyors of discounted greens fees across Northern California WATCH - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Like & Subscribe to Nice Grass Nice People⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on YouTube Email us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Suave Golf's Kyle Surlow and Steve 'Beige' Berger dive into the exciting world of golf as they prepare for next week's Ryder Cup. They discuss the overwhelming sports weekend, recap Scottie Scheffler's win at the Procore, Alex Noren emerging victorious at the BMW PGA, and Charley Hull's dubious win in Cincinnati, and analyze the performances of key players. The conversation shifts to the dynamics of the Ryder Cup teams, including vice captains and potential what-if scenarios for player selections. The hosts also take a stock watch of both Team USA and Team Europe, assessing their readiness for the competition. With anticipation building, they conclude with final thoughts on the upcoming event and the excitement it brings to golf fans. Support those who support us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUAVE GOLF⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - world-class golf sabbaticals and fine goods ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hot Drops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fermented & flavorful condiments ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Golf Guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - purveyors of discounted greens fees across Northern California WATCH - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Like & Subscribe to Nice Grass Nice People⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on YouTube Email us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Suave Golf's Kyle Surlow and Steve 'Beige' Berger reunite to discuss the Walker Cup at Cypress Point Club and Rory McIlroy's impressive win at the Irish Open, before previewing the tournaments at Wentworth and Silverado. They delve into the differences between match play and stroke play, highlight emerging talents in the sport, and share personal anecdotes from recent golf trips. The conversation also touches on the latest golf news, including Bryson DeChambeau at Cypress Point and Tyrrell Hatton's candid press conference. Finally, they recount the fun and competitive spirit of the Penny Cup and touch on Vancouver Island as a golf destination. Support those who support us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUAVE GOLF⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - world-class golf sabbaticals and fine goods ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hot Drops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fermented & flavorful condiments ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Golf Guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - purveyors of discounted greens fees across Northern California WATCH - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Like & Subscribe to Nice Grass Nice People⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on YouTube Email us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices