Episode 19: Andrew Novak's Redemption, Gorilla vs. 100 Humans at Golf, & More!

In this episode of The Links Golf Club Podcast, hosts Gregory, Cooper, and Chris recap Andrew Novak's recent triumph and debate whether a gorilla could outperform 100 humans in golf. They discuss the upcoming events at Lake Merced and Industry Hills, and mention progress on community-led events. They also touch on major tournaments like the Zurich Classic and Chevron, preview the upcoming Byron Nelson event, and review PGA 2K25.

🔗 Links Mentioned in This Episode
- NYC and LA Community events released, Lake Merced Arbor Links, and Tree Farm go on sale soon (look out for announcement in the mulligan newsletter): https://www.linksdao.io/events 
- Become a LinksDAO member: 
https://links.golf
- [Members Only] Join Hillcrest Country Club in Kansas City
https://clubhouse.links.golf/hillcrest?section=initiation
- Hillcrest Progress Update #1: https://youtu.be/T387RPJIAws
- Restoring Hillcrest Trailer: https://youtu.be/r7C-lwpRKNo

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🏌️‍♂️ Tournament & Tour News
• Zurich Classic – Andrew Novak wins
https://www.cbssports.com/golf/news/patient-consistent-improvement-leads-andrew-novak-to-first-career-pga-tour-win-u-s-ryder-cup-contention/
• Zurich Classic Leaderboard
https://www.pgatour.com/leaderboard
• Chevron Championship heartbreak
https://x.com/NUCLRGOLF/status/1916612155899629718
• LIV Golf in talks with OWGR – Sportico
https://www.sportico.com/leagues/golf/2025/liv-golf-owgr-world-rankings-points-1234850399/
• NCAA Golf Predictions
https://www.nbcsports.com/golf/news/brentleys-bracketology-predicting-2025-ncaa-d-i-mens-golf-regional-fields

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🌐 Around the Golf Internet
• Gorilla vs. 100 Golfers Debate
https://x.com/mrsenorhill/status/1917014665483128891
• Augusta Divot Souvenir
https://www.reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1k4gs6q/why_cant_i_be_so_lucky_just_saw_this_online/
• Pinehurst No. 4 Closing for Renovation
https://golf.com/news/pinehurst-no-4-closure-greens-restoration/

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🎮 What We’re Doing
• Coop’s PGA2k25 Power Rankings
https://x.com/coop_golf/status/1915614309729657145?s=12
- 2025 Goals Podcast
https://youtu.be/CTA-ko1uLew

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00:00 Welcome and Weekly Highlights
01:52 Upcoming Events and Announcements
04:39 Zurich Classic Recap
13:45 Chevron Championship Drama
17:13 Byron Nelson Preview
22:19 President's Cup and LIV Golf Updates
26:21 Speculating on Golf Resolutions
27:46 NCAA Selection Show Excitement
28:10 Georgia Tech's Performance and Future
31:21 Gorilla vs. 100 Handicaps Debate
35:24 Augusta Grass Souvenir Ethics
38:46 Pinehurst Resort's Decision
41:34 PGA 2K25 Game Review
43:25 Q1 Goals Update
49:28 Closing Remarks and Feedback Request