Smarticle - No Golf on a Dead Planet: Protests Make a Mark at the Travelers Championship
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Today we discuss a recent incident at the PGA Tour's Travelers Championship where climate protesters stormed the 18th green, disrupting the final round. We debate the balance between the right to protest and the safety of athletes, drawing parallels with historic disruptions at sporting events. The conversation touches on the broader implications for security at sporting events and the potential influence of such protests. We present differing viewpoints, with Brandon emphasizing protest rights and environmental issues, while the Larry stresses the importance of athlete safety and the potential risks of allowing such disruptions.
00:00 Introduction and Mulligan Announcement 00:40 Climate Protest at PGA Tour 01:20 Historical Protests in Sports 02:01 Debate on Protester Actions and Security 04:59 Golf's Environmental Impact 09:12 Consequences for Protesters 13:06 Final Thoughts and DisagreementsProtesters on course delay Travelers Championship. Scottie Scheffler waits on 18th hole
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