When the Golden Child Gets Arrested: The Butterfly Effect in Golf

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The arrest of Scottie Scheffler before the PGA Championship created a butterfly effect that may have handed Xander Schauffele his first major win. The podcast explores controversial headlines, status hierarchies, and social observations that highlight our interconnected world.

• Scottie Scheffler's arrest outside Valhalla Golf Club results from a misunderstanding with law enforcement
• How Scheffler's absence from his best form created an opening for Xander Schauffele to gain confidence and win
• The powerful influence of crowd support on tournament outcomes in professional golf
• Harrison Butker's controversial Benedictine University commencement speech about women's roles
• The "Big Titty Cookies" billboard controversy and how canceled advertisements can generate more publicity
• Firsthand observations of status hierarchies and human behavior on a film production set in Charleston
• How the status game plays out between talent, directors, crew members, and extras ("background") in film production

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