This week, I launch a brand-new series where I sit down with golfers, creators, and insiders shaping the game's future. First up: my former GCU teammate and host of the Pull Hook Golf Podcast, Matt Cook.
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6 Questions with Matt Cook
[00:00] From Burnout to Breakthrough
Before: College golfer. Pro aspirations. Tech startup grind.
After: Host of Pull Hook Golf, one of the most refreshing golf podcasts.
Matt Cook had no intention of becoming a media guy. He just got tired of the fluff. Three years later, he’s built a podcast that feels like late-night beers with your smartest golf buddies, part breakdown, part banter, all real.
“I got tired of teaching podcasting without doing it myself. So I jumped in—and golf was the obvious lane.”
The result? 150+ episodes, thousands of loyal listeners, and not a single week missed. Ever. That’s tour-level consistency.
[04:12] The Truth Hurts… and Hooks
Matt’s secret sauce? He says what others won’t, and still keeps the door open.
“We didn’t build this show to make people happy. We built it to tell the truth.”
But it’s not just shock jock vibes. He segments the show to balance the hot takes with analysis. Call it:
Hot Takes > Headlines > Real Talk > Expert Insight
Think of it like if Pat McAfee covered golf… and had a caddie on speed dial.
“The vibe is raw, comedic, and informative, but we never hide facts just to play nice with brands.”
[09:40] Why Arizona Golf Is a Vibe
Matt’s take? Arizona golf is no longer an underdog, and it’s the heartbeat of the modern game.
“It’s not polos and prestige anymore, it’s vibes, streetwear, and short courses with soul.”
He mentions:
Grass Clippings (Wednesday nights = pure chaos)
Mountain Shadows (the Skins Game scene)
Papago (ASU’s home turf turned community hub)
“COVID brought eyeballs here. But the culture? That came from us. We built it.”
Check out the Grass Clippings and Mountain Shadows to experience it firsthand.
[15:32] Two Guests Who Surprised the Hell Out of Him
Mike Glennie
Once homeless, now running the biggest game in AZ.
“He told his story, went viral, and got picked up by a team in the Grass League. Now he’s on fire.”
Kevin Streelman
A Duke grad and PGA vet… who finally let it rip.
“We had a couple of drinks, hit record, and he unloaded. It was raw and honest. You don’t get that Streels often.”
These aren’t interviews. They’re transformations, and Matt’s building more of them.
[21:00] What’s Next for PullHook
The podcast is shifting its focus to more people-first storytelling. More guests. More insiders. More unexpected voices.
Coming soon:
Fat Perez
A surprise golf comedian
More caddies, coaches, and characters
“We’ve done the breakdowns. Now we want the why. The stories behind the swings.”
This isn’t just golf content. It’s the golf community.
How to Support the Movement
BONUS: Matt’s go-to golf swing? Ludvig Åberg. His least favorite? You guessed it, Bryson.
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