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Superagent Hughes Norton on Tiger Woods, the Origins of the World Tour Model, and More
Superagent Hughes Norton on Tiger Woods, the Origins of the World Tour Model, and More
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Length:
90 minutes
Released:
Mar 26, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Andy and Joseph start out with what they are IN and OUT on this week. including gambling ads, Paddy Harrington's social media, and the absence of match play on the PGA Tour. Hughes Norton, a famed professional golf agent, then joins Andy to discuss the new book he co-authored with George Peper, Rainmaker. Hughes worked for Mark McCormack, founder of IMG, and was the agent for players like Tiger Woods, Greg Norman, and Bobby Clampett. They dive into stories from his career in golf highlighted in the book and some that didn't make the pages. Topics discussed include the origins of a world golf tour model, Tiger's early years and working with Earl Woods, the start of the OWGR, Seve Ballesteros' double swoosh visor, and much more. Finally, Joseph returns for recommendations.
Released:
Mar 26, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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