Equal swings. Unequal pay. ~ PGA pay disparity and why it persists in a sport that loves to call itself merit-based

Equal swings. Unequal pay. In Episode 4 of Tough Lies, we dig into the LPGA - PGA pay disparity and why it persists in a sport that loves to call itself merit-based. Colin floats a few potential solutions that are bound to spark debate - and maybe, just maybe, move the conversation forward. 

What is Tough Lies ~ The Golfer's Podcast?

Tough Lies – The Golfer’s Podcast is where golf’s harder conversations finally get airtime.

Hosted by PGA Tour veteran Richard Zokol and marketing strategist Colin McDougall, Tough Lies goes beyond equipment launches and leaderboard chatter to explore the real issues shaping the modern game — from the mental side of competition and modern professional golf, to the narratives and assumptions shaping the game, questioned thoughtfully, critically, and constructively.

Each episode blends insider perspective with candid conversation, featuring stories from inside the ropes, lessons learned the hard way, and thoughtful takes on where the game is headed — and why.

This isn’t hot takes for clicks. It’s honest dialogue, grounded experience, and constructive debate — for golfers who love the game enough to question it.

If you’ve ever thought “someone should talk about this” while watching golf… this is that podcast.