Dan on Golf LIV Gets OWGR Points, Casting a PGA TOUR/LIV Movie, Thomas Bjørn Interview
Feb 4, 2026
Thomas Bjørn, former European Tour star and Ryder Cup captain, joins to discuss his career and leadership. He talks growing up in Denmark, near-misses in majors, facing Tiger, and what made Ryder Cup team culture special. He also reflects on modern player dedication, the Champions Tour resurgence, and the impact of global tour dynamics.
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Cast Boldly For Sports Biopics
- For a public casting or narrative, pick actors who capture both look and essence, not just appearance.
- Use bold, recognizable choices to make a controversial sports story feel cinematic.
Recognition Was Overdue But Not Transformative
- Dan believes awarding points to LIV was overdue and OWGR should adapt to rank tours.
- He doubts the limited points will substantially shift the pro-golf landscape aside from fringe players.
The LIV–PGA Movie Casting Session
- Dan and Ben run a playful snake-draft casting, assigning actors (e.g., Charles Dance as Greg Norman, Christian Bale as Phil).
- The choices mix resemblance, star power, and tonal fit for dramatic effect.
