Richard Bland joins Jerry Foltz and Su-Ann Heng on Fairway to Heaven to chat about the “Blandemic” that is sweeping the nation. The journeyman member of Cleeks GC shares what motivates him to be a better golfer this late in his career, the process behind his move to LIV Golf, and the disappointment of being denied entry to the 2023 Senior Open Championship. Bland catches FTH listeners up to speed on his preparations for the 2024 Senior PGA Championship, the keys to being one of the best approach players in the world, and the importance of taking care of his brother in a time of need.

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:50 - PGA Championship Preview

00:10:02 - Rose Zhang Wins 2nd LPGA Tour Event

00:11:29 - Richard Bland Joins the Show

00:13:07 - Richard Bland’s a Folk Hero in Golf

00:15:08 - Richard Bland’s Motivation

00:19:04 - Joining LIV Golf

00:27:06 - One of the Best Approach Players

00:33:40 - Denied Entry to 2023 Senior Open

00:35:07 - 2024 Senior PGA Championship

00:40:13 - Not Getting Ahead of Yourself

00:42:40 -Succeeding for the Old Guys

00:46:00 - Taking Care of Family

00:57:28 - Advice to Young Golfers

01:05:42 - Reacting to Richard Bland Conversation

Jerry Foltz and Su-Ann Heng chat with Jeff Bullock from TUGR to discuss world golf rankings and what they actually mean. On the back of 6 special invites to the PGA Championship for LIV Golfers, Bullock breaks down where he has the likes of Dean Burmester and Talor Gooch ranked in the world, and why the OWGR format is currently flawed. Jerry and Su-Ann also discuss Brooks’ big win at LIV Golf Singapore, Ripper GC going back to back, and who they think is more likely to win at Valhalla, Jon Rahm or Brooks Koepka. Stick around to watch Heng and Foltz play a game of, “How well do you know your co-host?”

00:00:00 - Intro

00:04:51 - LIV Golf Singapore Recap

00:17:11 - Jeff Bullock Joins the Show

00:20:11 - How TUGR Golf Rankings are Calculated

00:23:35 - Ranking Talor Gooch

00:27:45 - The Future of World Golf Rankings

00:29:07 - PGA Championship is the Strongest Field in Golf

00:34:59 - Ranking Louis Oosthuizen

00:36:57 - Koepka or Rahm at the PGA Championship

00:42:04 - Reacting to Jeff Bullock Conversation

00:45:29 - LIV Golfers playing in PGA Championship

00:46:32 - FTH Listeners Weigh in on Brooks vs. Rahm at PGA Championship

00:50:54 - Responding to FTH Listener Questions

00:51:09 - Meaning of LIV Golf Teams Home Courses

00:53:40 - Most Memorable hole on LIV Golf this Year

00:56:20 - LIV Golf Dream Team

00:58:44 - What's Going on with 4Aces GC?

01:02:15 - How Well Do You Know Your Co-Host?

Adrian Meronk joins Jerry Foltz and Su-Ann Heng on Fairway to Heaven to discuss his move to LIV Golf this season. The newest member of Cleeks GC talks about the culture shock of moving from Poland to Tennessee, finding success on the DP World Tour, and enjoying his life on LIV Golf. The Polish phenom also discusses who the funniest member of Cleeks GC is and what life is like in Dubai. Stick around for Jerry and Su-Ann responding to comments on Fairway to Heaven’s social media accounts.

00:00:00 - Intro

00:00:43 - Previewing LIV Golf Singapore

00:05:17 - Recapping LIV Golf Adelaide

00:07:22 - Jon Rahm’s LIV Golf Career So Far

00:11:14 - Adrian Meronk Joins the Show

00:12:57 - Hobbies Away From Golf

00:17:10 - Moving from Poland to Tennessee

00:19:20 - Choosing a Career in Golf

00:23:17 - Missing Out on the Ryder Cup

00:26:35 - Enjoying Life on LIV Golf

00:29:50 - Representing Poland

00:31:34 - Funniest on Cleeks GC

00:33:08 - Fairway to Love

00:38:30 - Life in Dubai

00:41:40 - What Don’t We Know About Adrian

00:47:02- Responding to FTH Fans on Social Media