The Pull Hook

Matt Cook reflects on his high school sports achievements and the defining pull hook moment that inspired the podcast's name. He outlines the evolution and purpose of Pull Hook Golf, highlighting past interviews with golfers Marty Sanchez, Terrence Daniels, and Christian Heavens. The episode delves into the meaning behind the podcast logo and a pivotal moment in Matt's life. He shares personal struggles and experiences with Bufo Alvarius, drawing parallels between golf and life's challenges. Acknowledgments go to sponsors Stark Health, Devereux Golf, and WMP Eyewear. The episode concludes with a preview of upcoming topics and guest stories.

Every life has a moment that changes everything. The Pull Hook explores the breakdowns that shape us—and the path back to clarity, alignment, and purpose. Evolved from the Pull Hook Golf podcast, this show goes beyond the game to examine the Pull Hook moments we all face: the failures, losses, and identity shifts that knock us off course. Hosted by former professional golfer and executive Matt Cook, The Pull Hook features real conversations with golfers, founders, experts and leaders about resilience, growth, and what it truly takes to move forward. Because everyone has a Pull Hook moment. What matters is what you do next.

Matt Cook introduces Christian Heavens, discussing the stigma surrounding golf and Christian's early memories in the sport. They explore the influence of Tiger Woods and the growth of YouTube golf, emphasizing the mental aspects and the importance of feel in the game. Christian shares competitive experiences and advice for playing on the national stage, while delving into the financial and mental pressures of professional golf. They reflect on cherishing life moments, facing negativity, and Christian's Big Break experiences. The conversation turns to Christian's book, its themes, target audience, and release details, with sponsor mentions for Stark Health, Devereux Golf, and Tour Line.

Matt Cook discusses the lack of a golf community in Arizona with guest Terence Daniels, highlighting The Cactus Club and Matt's return to podcasting. Terence shares his golf journey from high school to Scottsdale, touching on amateur golf and handling tournament pressure. They reflect on professional encounters and memories from the GCU golf team. The episode delves into the Cactus Club's purpose, growth, and Terence's involvement in golf modeling. The conversation covers Arizona's exclusive golf clubs and the Cactus Club's expansion, with a nod to sponsor Devereux Golf. Terence's career in golf style and modeling, along with his future projects, are explored, concluding with the signature pull hook moment question.

Matt Cook welcomes Marty Sanchez to discuss the Grass League and Marty's transition from college golfer to professional. They delve into insights gained from caddying and the league's structure, exploring its challenges and Marty's role within it. Marty shares his experience as the face of DevRow's High Country Collection, emphasizing vulnerability and brand-building in golf. The episode highlights the importance of collaboration, emotional expression, and composure on the course. Marty discusses his favorite outfits from the collection, Devereux Golf's mission, and shares personal stories. The conversation covers learning from setbacks, future plans, and enhancing Marty's online presence, with closing thoughts and appreciation.

Matt Cook delves into the significance of showing emotion in golf, particularly in the context of the Ryder Cup, as he introduces the final episode of 2025. The episode features insights from Dr. Lee Piccarello on the golfer's mindset, alongside discussions on Tiger Woods' profound impact and how the Ryder Cup contrasts with regular tournaments. The personalities and characters of LIV Golf players are explored, emphasizing how emotion fosters audience connection. Personal anecdotes highlight the future of emotional engagement in golf, culminating in a conclusion that ties together these themes, with sponsor mentions for Devereux Golf and Rokform interspersed.

Matt Cook explores Europe's Ryder Cup win and Luke Donald's impactful captaincy, dissecting the final score and U.S. team's issues. The episode discusses New York crowd dynamics, golf's elitist image, and Rory McIlroy's reactions to perceived hypocrisy. It examines broadcasters' focus, Donald's strategy, and the role of data in modern golf. Tommy Fleetwood's standout performance, U.S. team prep issues, and course setup blunders are highlighted. Celebrations of Team Europe and a look ahead to the 2027 Ryder Cup are included. The episode concludes with thoughts on Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods as potential captains, player performances, and sponsor acknowledgments.

Matt Cook, Buttsy, and Brent Grant dive into Ryder Cup excitement, discussing Bethpage Black's setup, including stadium seating and weather. They explore European team dynamics, U.S. team challenges, and the New York crowd's impact. Buttsy shares ticket insights and the potential rowdiness of USA chants. The episode covers Brandel Chamblee's opinions, Arnold Schwarzenegger's clip, and golf-politics intersections. They discuss player compensation, crowd loyalty, and event predictions, including Trump's attendance, military flyovers, and Ben Griffin's potential 2025 performance.

Matt Cook shares Scottie Scheffler's perspective on golf alongside his own fitness journey, emphasizing the pivotal role health plays in performance. The mental aspect of golf is dissected, offering coaching insights and strategies for improvement. Golf updates set the stage for Ryder Cup anticipation, with in-depth analysis on team dynamics and bonding. Remembering Charlie Kirk, the episode touches on personal growth and golf's significance. The Procore Championship and Scottie Scheffler's recent win are discussed, highlighting mental training and the resilience of a 5 a.m. comeback. Shout-outs to golf partners and sponsors like Devereux Golf and Rokform are interspersed throughout, concluding with a thoughtful sign-off.

Matt Cook and Brent Grant dive into Bryson DeChambeau's caddie experience, offering insights into his short game. The episode highlights Brent's PGA Tour comeback and his engagement with social media. They introduce a pre-preview of the 2025 Ryder Cup, discussing predictions and Keegan Bradley's potential captaincy. First-timers on the Ryder Cup team and an analysis of the European squad are explored, along with Jon Rahm's pivotal role. Bryson's ban from Silverado and Brent's perspective on the course are debated. They reflect on the Napa Valley tournament experience, delve into the future of Grass League Golf, and discuss Ryder Cup ticket pricing implications. Wrapping up, Brent shares his preparation for Q School.

Matt Cook and Buttsy delve into the intersection of golf and social media, discussing influential accounts and top YouTube channels that shape the digital landscape. They explore the vibrant golf Twitter scene and the challenges of content creation, including dealing with creator burnout. The episode highlights strategies for tournament preparation and examines golf's growing presence on TikTok. A controversy involving Vijay's alleged burner account adds intrigue, while future PGA Tour events and the Ryder Cup are previewed. Engaging with their audience, they reflect on golf rivalries and the impact of social media on the sport before wrapping up with final thoughts.

Matt Cook and Buttsy kick off with a lively discussion on the upcoming Tour Championship and Ryder Cup, diving into predictions for both Team USA and Team Europe. They explore Ryder Cup picks, rumors, and the role of patriotism in the event. The episode delves into FedEx Cup insights and Tommy Fleetwood's recent win, highlighting his mental toughness. The duo debates Scottie Scheffler's season and the Player of the Year title. With a focus on mental coaching in golf, they share personal anecdotes and experiences from the course. Wrapping up, they consider future Ryder Cup prospects and the potential influence of Tiger Woods, while reminiscing about memorable viewing experiences.

Matt Cook and Buttsy dive into a lively discussion on Scottie Scheffler's recent BMW Championship win and his consistent performance, drawing comparisons to Tiger Woods' mental game. The episode also touches on the U.S. Amateur Championships and the ongoing debate between match play and stroke play formats. They explore the evolving landscape of golf equipment technology and make predictions for the FedEx Cup Tour Championship. The conversation shifts to LIV Golf drama, including Jon Rahm's controversy and Phil Mickelson speculations. Buttsy shares updates on his health kick and cooking content, while the duo acknowledges their sponsors and gives a nod to Brent Grant.

Join Matt Cook and Josh Gold as they dive into the world of professional golf. They tackle controversies like cheating on the champions tour, performance enhancers, and Bernhard Langer's anchoring scandal. Josh shares insights from Palm Brook Golf Club, while Matt recounts his own comeback story and mental battles with the yips. The episode features an interview with Langer, discusses recent tournaments, player dynamics, and future prospects like Scottie Scheffler's FedEx Cup hopes and JJ Spaun's Ryder Cup potential. Reflections on Langer's allegations and golf improvement wrap up the discussion.

Buttsy shares his unique perspective on golf shop customers and the shift from putter to driver preferences. Matt and Buttsy explore the challenges faced by pro shop employees and discuss their own club fitting experiences, emphasizing the importance of proper fitting for drivers. The conversation touches on Buttsy's lifesaving story and his growing legend, while also addressing the impact of social media on golf etiquette. The duo highlights tipping etiquette, changing golf clothing trends, and the etiquette needed for member-guest events. They debate the best golf movies, Tin Cup vs. Caddyshack, before wrapping up with thoughts on food options during rounds and the pace of play.

Matt Cook and Buttsy kick off with a playful jab at Liv Golf in the context of a hypothetical Happy Gilmore 2. They dive into their initial impressions of the film, sharing audience reactions and comparing it to other golf classics. The duo debates over the best and worst player performances in the movie, then transition to discuss their Mount Rushmore of golf movies. They review Apple TV's "Stick" while offering critiques of Happy Gilmore 2, and share their impressions of golf legends. The episode touches on the Bernhard Langer controversy and Lab Golf's $200 million acquisition. They wrap up with future episode plans, FedEx Cup anticipation, and a tease of upcoming guests.

Matt Cook and Brent Grant explore Scottie Scheffler's core strategy and comparison to golf legends, highlighting his mindset, faith, and influence on the PGA Tour. They dive into the Korn Ferry Tour's challenges and the complexities of sponsorship and media rights in golf. A debate ensues between Tiger Woods and Scottie Scheffler's place in history, with Ted Scott's caddying skills spotlighted. The discussion shifts to major events, Rory's Masters victory, and schedule changes, before introducing golf prodigy Dylan Brack. They touch on Bryson's contract, LIV golfers' major performances, and potential PGA Tour returns. The episode wraps up with sponsor acknowledgments and Stark Health's impact on Matt's journey.

Matt Cook, Buttsy, and Nick Tarnasky dive into Tarnasky's NHL career and the viral golf fight heard round the world. They discuss its aftermath and conflict resolution on the course. Tarnasky shares insights on old-school hockey fights and his Open Championship pick, highlighting Team Canada's connection. The conversation shifts to golf course conflicts, Buttsy's Halloween costume, and Chris Gotterup's Scottish Open win. They analyze Open Championship betting odds, Rory McIlroy's motivation, and Scottie Scheffler's priorities. The episode touches on Talor Gooch's LIV Golf exclusion, Xander Schauffele's decision, and Grant Horvat's PGA Tour event choice, wrapping up with sponsor thanks and gratitude to Nick Tarnasky.

Matt Cook and Buttsy navigate a lively episode, beginning with a discussion on a viral Canadian golf course brawl and the appeal of Irish golf courses. They delve into sponsor updates, sharing hints about upcoming products. The tee-off report covers golf lessons for significant others, while the Scottish Open preview includes odds and player analyses, particularly focusing on Tommy Fleetwood and Bobby Mac. The Open Championship at Royal Portrush is previewed, with a debate on LIV golfers' participation. Tips for desert golf are shared alongside a Phil Mickelson anecdote. The episode wraps up with mental coaching insights, Swing Shift indoor golf reflections, and social media highlights, before concluding with sponsor acknowledgments and weekend plans.

Matt Cook and Buttsy kick off the episode by diving into the Roger Maltbie and Padraig Harrington incident at the U.S. Senior Open. They introduce the Swing Shift Golf Club, leading to a spirited debate on the differences between finding golf balls in competitive versus recreational play. Personal anecdotes and light-hearted conversations offer a glimpse into their golf experiences. Observations at the Swing Shift Golf Club are complemented by insights from Brent Grant. They discuss player reactions to pressure, indoor golf dynamics, and how to handle frustration and equipment damage on the course. The episode concludes with closing remarks and a look at future plans. ***Please Excuse Our Technical Difficulties During This Recording***