{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65fbc48a95a15e0017a349cb/68bb49ab1af371182ae71579?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Tour Line","description":"<p>Can you keep it real in golf?</p><p><br></p><p>We answer that question in this episode, as Scott Walker is joined by guest host and professional golfer Christian Heavens. Christian shares insights from his upcoming urban golf novel 'Tour Line,' which weaves his golf experiences into an immersive story about the game and its players. They delve into the challenges of mini-tour life, and the evolving landscape of professional golf, including the impact of the LIV and PGA Tours.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, the Bars Exam gets a Midwestern flavor.</p><p><br></p><p>For more on Christian Heavens, visit https://heavensspeaks.com/</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Chapter</p><p>00:00 Show Open</p><p>01:22 Christian's Journey in Golf</p><p>04:01 Current State of Men’s Professional Golf</p><p>08:08 Christian’s Reflections on his U.S. Amateur Experience</p><p>19:33 Why He Wrote Tour Line</p><p>21:33 The Pressure of Mini-Tour Golf</p><p>23:14 How To Play Professional Golf While Writing A Novel</p><p>25:59 Can You Keep It Real in Golf?</p><p>33:34 The Bars Exam</p><p>37:19 Future Goals and Reflections</p>","author_name":"Scott Walker & Andy Walker"}