Episode #128- Kyle Porter- 3/10/2025

Kyle Porter is the Founder of "Normal Sport," and a former Senior Golf Writer at CBS Sports. Tune in, as Kyle shares his prediction for this week's Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass, his journey to becoming one of golf's top journalists, the decision to leave corporate America for a career in golf media, Masters week, the inaugural season of TGL (The Golf League), his early 2025 Ryder Cup picks,  and the inspiration behind launching "Normal Sport" ... Everything But Politics!

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Timeline:

(00:00) Introduction to Kyle Porter and Golf Journalism

(03:01) Kyle's Journey into Golf and Media

(06:02) Transitioning from Corporate Life to Golf Journalism

(09:05) Building a Name in Golf Media

(11:52) The Impact of AI on Golf Journalism

(15:13) The Evolution of Golf Coverage and Audience Engagement

(18:06) Insights from Major Championships

(20:50) Navigating Media Access Post-CBS Sports

(24:10) The Birth of Normal Sport

(27:01) Current Trends in Golf and the PGA Tour

(30:00) Looking Ahead: Predictions and Insights

(37:06) The Art of Course Management

(39:12) The Players Championship: Tension and Focus

(41:56) Emerging Talents: Who Will Win First?

(42:55) Major Wins: The Next Big Breakthrough

(44:40) Gold Medal vs. Major Win: A Golfer's Dilemma

(46:56) Tiger Woods: The Future of a Legend

(49:27) TGL League: A New Era in Golf?

(51:56) Ryder Cup 2025: Predictions and Speculations