Club Shay Shay — Club 520: Jeff Teague & Christian Crosby on LIV Golf, Bryson DeChambeau, 76ers

Original Air Date: August 21, 2025
Hosts: Club 520 crew (including Jeff Teague)
Guest: Christian Crosby (Philadelphia 76ers in-arena host, LIV Golf host)

Episode Overview

This episode of Club Shay Shay features the Club 520 crew broadcasting live from a LIV Golf event in Indianapolis. The main theme is exploring the unique culture, energy, and fan engagement of LIV Golf, especially from the perspective of basketball personalities experiencing golf’s new, vibrant image. Special guest Christian Crosby, known for his work with the 76ers, joins to share insights about transitioning to LIV Golf and how the tour is innovating within the sport. There’s also lively discussion of favorite players (including Bryson DeChambeau), the celebrity-filled atmosphere, and connections between team sports and golf.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

The LIV Golf Experience: Not Your Traditional Golf Tournament

[03:57–06:33]

• Hosts celebrate LIV’s party-like environment: loud music, party holes, and VIP experiences.
• Christian Crosby shares his surprise at how LIV feels similar to NBA experiences: “This is the golf version of the NBA for sure. The energy—if you’re here right now, the music is blasting, the energy is just a lot different, which is crazy.” (06:15)
• LIV focuses on fan inclusivity—30% of attendees are new to golf; the atmosphere welcomes diverse crowds.

Star Power and Player-Fan Connections

[06:50–07:50]

• Unique features: players pick walk-out songs (like pro wrestlers or batters in MLB).
• Fan engagement is emphasized—direct interaction with fans, autographs, and accessible players.

Memorable Walkout Song Choices:

• Host 3: “Chief Keef, ‘Faneto.’”
• Christian Crosby: “‘Turn My Swag On’ by Soulja Boy. That’s my jacket.” (07:48)
• Hosts joke about what songs they’d choose and how music is integral to the event’s energy.

Player Spotlights and Rivalries

[08:06–10:06]

• Discussion of favorite LIV players: Bryson DeChambeau (“gang DeShambo”), Taylor Gooch, Joaquin Niemann.
• Christian Crosby previews a head-to-head between Niemann and Jon Rahm (“Joaquin Niemann is like a young Ja Morant… a rising star”). (08:37)

Bryson DeChambeau Praised:

• “Guys like Bryson DeChambeau just get it…he goes out of his way almost every single hole while he’s playing…gives autographs. After a round, you’ll see him practicing, shooting a YouTube video…he understands growing the game.” (10:06–10:25)

The LIV Team & Brand Culture

[10:38–11:44]

• Even branding feels inclusive and youthful (“Look at our microphones. I’m a host here. It’s just different.” – Christian Crosby, 10:44)
• Players build their own brands and teams (“The Four Aces”, “Range Goats”).
• Hosts joke about not sporting Crosby’s Four Aces hat and rib each other about golf skills.

Christian Crosby’s Journey: NBA to LIV Golf

[12:24–13:30]

• Christian details how his agency encouraged him to interview for the LIV job even though he “wasn’t a golf guy.”
• His positive, high-energy interview with LIV’s Greg Norman led to the role.
• “At the end of that call…Greg was like, ‘This is the energy we’re looking for at LIV Golf.’” (13:00)
• Crosby sees himself representing a new audience for golf: “I had to…just saw a big opportunity to be that. And look at us now—on a set at a golf tournament, and all of us suck at golf.” (13:22)

Basketball vs Golf: Parallels and Fun

[13:30–14:23]

• Hosts challenge each other to a “putt putt” match, debating their (lack of) golf skills.
• “We got a putt challenge, that’s one right here!” (13:39)
• Christian says he’s “down to do a putt putt challenge—that I can do.” (13:43)

LIV’s Entertainment Innovations

[11:35–12:04], [18:35–18:59]

• Entertainment at LIV: music, live DJs, walkout songs, pyrotechnics, air shows, and even Jason Derulo performing:
  • “You’re gonna see T-shirts, a plane fly over your head, guys jumping out of a helicopter, pyro go off…It’s literally a party here.” (11:38–11:56)
• Crowd engagement: autographs, host involvement, performer access.

Personal Experiences and Vibe Check

[15:23–19:44]

• Hosts react to the presence of celebrities and legends: shout-outs to Roland Martin, NBA’s Jay Williams.
• The dual structure—individual and team aspects—makes LIV feel more like NBA/NFL than golf.
• Big prize pools, high stakes: “18M’s on the line for the winner, come on, man…” (17:18)
• Team banter about how they’d handle “cutting” a teammate if 520 was its own squad.

Notable Quote:

• “No, this environment is crazy. I enjoy it. I’m seriously not a golf guy, but I am now because of this environment, honestly.” – Host 1 (14:23)

Stand-out Moments

• Fan engagement focus: even non-golfers feel welcomed and included.
• The party atmosphere redefines the spectator golf experience.
• Hosts’ playful arguments about who’s best at (mini) golf, with Christian Crosby humbly taking the challenge.

Notable Quotes

• Christian Crosby:
  • “This is the golf version of the NBA for sure. The energy…is a lot different, which is crazy.” (06:15)
  • “[Bryson DeChambeau] goes out of his way almost every single hole while he’s playing…he’s committed to building the brands not only of the league but their teams.” (10:06–10:25)
  • “At the end of that call [Greg Norman] was like, ‘This is the energy we’re looking for at LIV Golf.’” (13:00)
  • “Look at us now…all of us suck at golf.” (13:22)
• Host 1:
  • “No, this environment is crazy. I enjoy it. I’m seriously not a golf guy, but I am now because of this environment, honestly.” (14:23)
• Exchange on walkout music:
  • Host 3: “Chief Keef.”
  • Christian Crosby: “I’m going with ‘Turn My Swag On’ by Soulja Boy.” (07:48)
• On Bryson DeChambeau:
  • “That was my guy. Yeah.” (08:07)

Important Timestamps

• 03:57 — Segment officially starts at LIV Golf, energy and first impressions
• 06:15 — Christian Crosby on LIV’s NBA-like atmosphere
• 07:33 — Walkout music debate
• 08:37 — Joaquin Niemann and Jon Rahm rivalry explained
• 10:06 — Praise for Bryson DeChambeau’s fan focus
• 11:35 — NBA/NFL vs LIV: entertainment and fan connection
• 12:24 — Christian Crosby’s journey to LIV Golf
• 13:39 — Hosts challenge each other to a mini-golf duel
• 14:23 — Reflection on becoming a golf fan via LIV experience
• 17:18 — $18M prize pool & team dynamic
• 18:59 — Jason Derulo performance and DJs at LIV

Recap & Takeaway

This episode spotlights how LIV Golf is overturning the traditional golf tournament by bringing in high-wattage energy, inclusivity, and entertainment, making it accessible and exciting even for non-golf fans. Christian Crosby’s story exemplifies how industry outsiders can thrive in this new environment. The Club 520 team’s humorous and genuine reactions offer a fresh lens on what modern golf events can be—a party with real competition, big personalities, and community spirit.

If you’ve never been into golf, this episode captures why LIV’s model might change your mind.