Is it possible to bring Republicans and Democrats together? Maybe. Rob Ellsworth, Matt Parker and Cory Toth grew up in the upper Ohio Valley playing junior golf, and today they all work in politics. Rob is a Democratic lobbyist, Matt is a Republican strategist, and Cory is a refining and petrochemical lobbyist. While they rarely all see eye-to-eye on politics, they wholeheartedly agree that golf is the greatest game ever invented and are passionate about expanding it.
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Is it possible to bring Republicans and Democrats together? Maybe. Rob Ellsworth, Matt Parker and Cory Toth grew up in the upper Ohio Valley playing junior golf, and today they all work in politics. Rob is a Democratic lobbyist, Matt is a Republican strategist, and Cory is a refining and petrochemical lobbyist. While they rarely all see eye-to-eye on politics, they wholeheartedly agree that golf is the greatest game ever invented and are passionate about expanding it.
Episode 59 - Golf & Politics Cup: Team Draft, Strategy, and Trash Talk
Golf And Politics
59 minutes
4 months ago
Episode 59 - Golf & Politics Cup: Team Draft, Strategy, and Trash Talk
In this special episode of Golf and Politics, Matt and Rob unveil the first annual Golf and Politics Cup (G&P Cup)—their Ryder Cup-style showdown set for August at GrayBull Club in Nebraska, a new top-ranked course. They reveal their full eight-man teams, including vice captains Nick Kirsch and Casey Lang, and share insider scouting reports, from scratch players to fiery grinders ready for match play pressure.
The hosts break down the event format, from best ball to alternate shot to singles matches, and debate strategy, handicaps, and team uniforms. Along the way, they drop hilarious stories about their teammates, talk trash about who will choke under pressure, and explain why the G&P Cup isn’t just about golf—but about building friendships across political lines.
Key Topics Covered:
Full team rosters for Team Matt (Republicans) and Team Rob (Democrats)
GrayBull Club: Nebraska’s newest world-class golf destination
Ryder Cup-style format: best ball, alternate shot, singles
Trash talk and match predictions for Matt & Casey vs. Rob & Nick
Golf and Politics mission: bridging divides through golf
Stories from Steubenville to Streamsong, plus the importance of paying it forward in golf
How this event will fuel future Golf & Politics content and grow the community
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Golf And Politics
Is it possible to bring Republicans and Democrats together? Maybe. Rob Ellsworth, Matt Parker and Cory Toth grew up in the upper Ohio Valley playing junior golf, and today they all work in politics. Rob is a Democratic lobbyist, Matt is a Republican strategist, and Cory is a refining and petrochemical lobbyist. While they rarely all see eye-to-eye on politics, they wholeheartedly agree that golf is the greatest game ever invented and are passionate about expanding it.