11 Shots. LIV Golf Bankruptcy. And I'm Off to Wentworth.

<p>11 shots. LIV Golf bankruptcy. The Solheim Cup. Joe Dean chasing a PGA TOUR card. And I&#39;m off to Wentworth.</p><p><br></p><p>It&#39;s been a huge week in professional golf, so Dave flies solo for a packed Birdie Golf Club Podcast covering some of the biggest stories from across the game.</p><p><br></p><p>First up is Europe&#39;s 15-13 Solheim Cup victory over the United States, including the dramatic finish and the debate around Europe&#39;s on-green celebrations.</p><p><br></p><p>Dave asks whether golf&#39;s traditional culture is becoming too quick to judge modern celebrations — or whether some moments simply deserve a bit more restraint.</p><p><br></p><p>Then it&#39;s Shane Lowry.</p><p><br></p><p>Lowry produced one of the most dominant performances we&#39;ve seen on the DP World Tour, winning the Irish Open by a record 11 shots.</p><p><br></p><p>Dave discusses Lowry&#39;s ball striking, his instinctive putting style and why his simple approach to the game is so enjoyable to watch.</p><p><br></p><p>He also looks at the social media backlash surrounding Lowry&#39;s comments during the Irish Open and why Dave thinks the wider context of the conversation was lost online.</p><p><br></p><p>The conversation then turns to one of the biggest stories in professional golf:</p><p><br></p><p>LIV Golf has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it attempts to restructure the league and build a new model for the future.</p><p><br></p><p>What does that mean for LIV?</p><p><br></p><p>What happens to the players?</p><p><br></p><p>And what could a potential LIV reboot mean for the PGA TOUR and DP World Tour?</p><p><br></p><p>Dave also checks in on Joe Dean&#39;s incredible rise.</p><p><br></p><p>When this conversation was recorded, Joe was around the mid-70s in the Race to Dubai standings and fighting to protect his DP World Tour status.</p><p><br></p><p>Since then, his season has exploded.</p><p><br></p><p>After winning the British Masters, Joe has climbed right into the battle for a 2027 PGA TOUR card and is currently just outside the top 10 in the PGA TOUR eligibility standings.</p><p><br></p><p>Finally, Dave gives his first proper preview of his trip to Wentworth for the BMW PGA Championship — including what he&#39;s expecting from the event, the atmosphere, the course, who he might meet and, importantly, what on earth you should wear to a professional golf tournament.</p><p><br></p><p>This is Birdie Golf Club:</p><p><br></p><p>Golf beyond the leaderboar