It might be the golf offseason, but this is one of the busiest weeks of the year in the game.

On this episode of The Dan Evans Show, the crew breaks down Tiger Woods’ headline-grabbing 50th birthday gala — a black-tie, invite-only Palm Beach event that feels more like a PGA Tour signature than a party. From celebrity guests and championship-dinner menus to Jon Bon Jovi performing live, this birthday has become a full-blown golf culture moment.

The show also dives into the latest LIV Golf news, including confirmed player signings, declined offers, roster shakeups, and how Tiger Woods’ TGL ties may be influencing player decisions behind the scenes. Plus, the PGA Tour continues to evolve as new rules and formats reshape professional golf.

Later in the episode, golf betting analyst Matt Gannon joins the show to pull back the curtain on how professional sharps actually attack golf betting. Matt explains how course scouting, weather conditions, player tendencies, and subtle setup changes can create real edges against sportsbooks — and how everyday fans can think smarter about golf wagers without chasing long shots.

From TGL strategy and hammer decisions to LIV rumors, Tiger Woods’ cultural influence, and the real math behind golf betting, this episode covers the business, entertainment, and competitive future of the sport — all in one place.

Happy New Year!!!

Tiger Woods turns 50 as the golf world looks back on the GOAT’s legacy, iconic wins, and what a Champions Tour future could hold. The crew also breaks down Brooks Koepka’s exit from LIV Golf and what it means for exemptions, suspensions, and the shifting power structure of pro golf, plus early takeaways from TGL Season 2 and how the league’s changes could shape golf’s future.

Presented by: Sports Illustrated

Agustín Pizá, founder of Pizá Golf and one of the lead designers behind TGL, joins The Dan Evans Show for a full conversation about how golf is being redesigned from the ground up.

Agustín walks through his journey into golf course architecture, from studying traditional architecture and working in construction to learning from legendary designers and eventually forging his own creative identity. He explains how sustainability, creativity, and necessity shaped his philosophy long before digital golf entered the picture.

The conversation focuses heavily on TGL, where Agustín and his team design holes in a completely digital environment. We discuss what it means to design golf on a true blank canvas, how freedom can be more challenging than constraints, and how risk-reward concepts are reimagined for an indoor league.

Agustín also breaks down how entertainment and competition intersect in TGL, why players must be willing to take creative risks, and how design influences strategy, drama, and fan engagement. This episode is a deep dive into innovation, creativity, and the future of golf.