BONUS POD: The ‘Saudification’ of golf… and where it all went wrong

BONUS POD: The ‘Saudification’ of golf… and where it all went wrong

May 7, 2026 · 33 min · Episode 288

About this episode

This episode explores the impact of Saudi investment in golf, particularly focusing on LIV Golf and its implications.

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