Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 466 - Scotland, Sportswashing And The Love of Golf - Joel Beall
In this in-depth interview, host Bill Hobson talks with author Joel Beall about his groundbreaking new book, Playing Dirty: Rediscovering Golf's Soul in Scotland in an Age of Sportswashing and Civil War. Beall takes us inside the battle for the soul of golf as the PGA Tour and LIV Golf wage war over the future of the sport, with billions of dollars, reputations, and the game’s traditions at stake.
Beall’s journey leads him to Scotland, golf’s birthplace, where he examines whether the sport’s original values still hold strong amid the chaos of modern professional golf. He explores the impact of sportswashing—where powerful financial forces, including Saudi-backed LIV Golf, are reshaping the game—and questions whether the PGA Tour is truly the defender of golf’s legacy or just another self-serving entity.
This eye-opening discussion uncovers the greed, politics, and shifting allegiances defining golf’s civil war. Beall provides a candid look at what’s happening behind the scenes, the consequences for players and fans, and whether golf can ever return to its roots.
Whether you're a die-hard golf fan or just fascinated by the intersection of sports, money, and power, this interview is a must-watch!
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