The ProShow with Keith Stewart: Recent Episodes
Keith Stewart
There's only one way to wrap up the year, have Keith and Wade break it down. After a quick birthday wish to Tiger, the two ProShow voices go through fifteen outstanding stories. Some we remember, some we don't. That's what year-end shows are for!
From Nelly's blood clot to Phil's frontal lobotomy, 2022 did not disappoint on drama. Month after month the sublime became real and the golf community was literally turned upside down. We still don't know where it will continue to go, but the product we consume has been improved.
2023 plans to be even better when we consider more golf from Tiger, the Netflix series on the PGA Tour, LPGA purses, "designated" events and overall championship venues. We don't know what will happen, but this compelling conversation of 2022 will certainly help get us ready for it.
Enjoy the candor, tangents, and laughs in this sixty minute summary of the year that was from the perspective of Friday afternoons.
The Weekly Update:The Top 10 updates from 2022. An eclectic list of the most "interesting" stories we covered to close the show this year.
ProShow Playlist Ep. #239:
White House Road (Tyler Childers), Industry Baby (Lil' Nas X and Jack Harlow), Born this Way (Lady Gaga)
What a year we have witnessed in golf. From the LPGA making a name, to LIV's disruption, the epic men's majors and a fantastic Presidents Cup it has been a busy 2022. To help wrap a bow on it all is Golf Digest's Stephen Hennessey.
Together with Keith they both discuss:
- The stories of the year
- Will LIV last?
- Stephen's career path
- Advice for future media minds
- The Top 100 Courses criteria and process
- Joy on the job
Paired with a perfect holiday weekend playlist, the two of them fly through an hour of entertaining conversation. There's plenty of current events even in December to keep Keith busy on his own as well. It's a great holiday weekend present, the ProShow from ESPN radio.
The Weekly Update:A fun holiday gift list for all the golfers on Keith's 2022 list! Wait until you hear these fun items.
ProShow Playlist Ep. #238:
No Rain (Blind Melon), Coming Home (Sean Combs feat. Skylar Grey), Santa Clause is coming to Town (Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band)
The golf world is full of great stories. PGA Professional Chandler Withington stepped away from the Director of Golf role at Hazeltine National Golf Club in 2021. He had an idea on how to create a better quality of life for he and his family. That idea took a little time to build, but his tremendous work ethic allowed him to persevere. Chandler loves the history of golf and is a tremendous artist. He combined that interest and talent and started Archive 22. Archive 22 is an unbelievable concept. Withington creates pieces of historic art displaying moments in the ecosystem of our game. Throughout our conversation, Keith and Chandler covered:* The company's origin story * Chandler's art and history interest * PGA career path * The company's name * The challenge of creating historic golf art
The first piece available from Chandler is a historic account of the US Open. He spoke with all 51 clubs that have hosted the tournament over its 127 year history. Collecting this style of art history is vanguard in the golf world. Celebrating Chandler's courage cannot be overstated.
Enjoy this conversation and be inspired by one man's journey to reach a brand new summit.
The Weekly Update: Nelly turning heads, Zalatoris' wedding, a Moroccan win, Luke Poulter wins, and Jack's lawsuit.
ProShow Playlist Ep. #237:
Changes (David Bowie), Don't You (Forget About Me) (Simple Minds), More (Trey Anastasio)
Not all brands are the same. That's because not all designers are the same. Charlie Burgwyn is the Founder and Chief Designer of Stitch Golf. An innovative company who supplies us with gear, golf bags and men's apparel. Burgwyn's vision is a unique standout in the golf ecosystem.
The items really are "authentic" as Charlie says. Designed with every detail in mind, this golf addict has brought some serious style to parts of the game that lacked color and imagination. Together Keith and Charlie discuss:
- Where the company concept came from
- Charlie's early years in golf
- Growing up in a retail household
- Choosing a career path
- The birth of Stitch
- His unique design process for new concepts
If you are an entrepreneur, golfer or curious about the growth of start-ups, this interview will touch your soul. Burgwyn's thoughtful imagination easily engages the listener. Cool ideas really do come from cool people and he's super savvy. Enjoy the conversation!
The Weekly Update:A double down under, LIV's leader in court, Tiger on Rory's swing, JR Smith on LeBron's swing?
ProShow Playlist Ep. #236:
Burn to Run (Bruce Springsteen), Climb to Safety (Widespread Panic), Cosmic Charlie (Grateful Dead)
There's a ton of stories in golf these days, so Keith and Wade take on as many as they can in sixty minutes. No interviews, just the two ProShow cohorts breaking down the Hero World Challenge and a whole lot more.
From the World Cup, to airport bars and everywhere in between Keith reads between the lines of Tiger's press conference and health. The players at the Hero are struggling with the wet windy conditions and a reacp of round one only creates more questions than answers.
Rahm, JT and Lydia Ko make the news and notes portion of the show alongside Sergio's fall and Mickelson's "facts" tweet. There's a lot going on and all of that gets discussed before the Weekly Update. Golf, pop-culture and a whole lot more this week.
The Weekly Update: Max's Twitter trick, Cam Smith's social post, 'O Canada's leader, and JT's admission.
ProShow Playlist Ep. #235:
On Top of the World (Imagine Dragons), A Pirate Looks at Forty (Jimmy Buffett), Just Like Heaven (The Cure)
Thanksgiving week is always a great time to look back and appreciate the year that was. There's nobody better to help build a little perspective than CBS Sports host, Rick Gehman. The man who covers golf non-stop joins Keith for a fast paced discussion covering all of the highlights from 2022.
Together they contemplate the future of the PGA Tour and LIV, LIV's longevity, Tiger's comeback, NETFLIX, and Tiger's upcoming busy December. The conversation wouldn't be complete without a quick Rapid Fire Q & A on the moments and players of the year.
Rick is a professional and keeps the candor quick. As a result, he and Keith cover a lot of ground. What's your shot of the year? See how your answers compare to Rick's as we "run" through it all.
The Weekly Update: A Thanksgiving special, Keith's Top 10 items he's most thankful for in golf from this past year.
ProShow Playlist Ep. #234:
High Hopes (Panic! At the Disco), All I do is Win (DJ Khaled), I Ain't Worried (One Republic)
It's the final week for the LPGA and PGA Tour in 2022. Tour golf is about to take a break. Keith is in Georgia at Sea Island to cover the men while his guest this week, Chantel McCabe, is in southwest Florida to cover the women.
Together they breakdown the CME Group Tour Championship. Two million dollars to the winner for the women will raise some attention and add to all the pressure packed drama we are set to see in Naples.
Sea Island is unseasonably cold this week. Keith's visit covers all the action. From the range to the course, nothing is more engaging than a live report from the front lines. He has a bunch of player and caddie insights to relay including everyone's reaction to the current stories in the game.
From the OWGR to Rory's rip on Greg Norman, golf continues to entertain us all with weekly drama. Wait until you hear Chantel's take on Tiger's upcoming December. Yes, the Big Cat plans to play three times next month! What will that mean for 2023? Listen to that reaction and plenty more on this week's ProShow.
The Weekly Update: Pat Perez off meds, Bunker fees?, more lawyers on tour, and a World Cup preview
ProShow Playlist Ep. #233:
Driver 8 (REM), Scrubs (TLC), Toes (Zac Brown Band)
The New Jersey Golf Foundation has supported the ProShow since the start. In this episode, we provide our support to their programming. In 2022, they opened the Inspiration Driving Range on the campus of the Lyons VA Center. Keith visited the facility for today's show.
It was a vanguard move to purchase the property and provide a suitable homesite for all of their clinics, events and programs. The NJGF has three pillars; youth, military and special needs. The range provides a wonderful opportunity for the Foundation to grow the game in an awesome environment.
Andy Brock is the Director of Instruction at the range. The 2014 NJPGA Golf Professional of the Year joins us to describe the day to day. Alongside Andy, one of the NJGF interns, Bryce Walker calls in as well.
Between the two of them they describe for Keith:
- The local PGA HOPE program
- PGA Junior League
- The weekly range activities
- Great player moments from the first season
- What they love about working at the range
Surrounded by nine holes and all open to the public, this facility is one of a kind. The partnership taking place here is an example for all golf foundations to follow. Congratulations to Executive Director Chris Hunt and the NJGF Board for bringing this all together. If you need a great feel good episode, make sure you listen!
The Weekly Update: Phil loves LIV, Teenage #1 for the LPGA, Grand Canyon golf and the Masked Swinger!
ProShow Playlist Ep. #232:
Spiderwebs (No Doubt), Don't Stop (Fleetwood Mac), Don't Change (INXS)
The golf industry is rapidly evolving. Leaders need to adapt and overcome a number of current challenges. PGA Professional Dean Kandle confronts these issues on a daily basis. He's the Vice President of Professional Development and Education for the Golf Business Network.
GBN is a collection of golf professionals working together to make their careers and industry better. Dean's role is an integral one. Together with Keith they discuss:
- The three R's
- Why leaderships skills are so important
- Dean's career transition
- Resume best practices
- Evaluating your current role
- His insights for 2023!
It doesn't matter what career path you have chosen. Dean's development knowledge is valuable. His delivery is succinct and engaging. Above all else, his passion for helping others in palpable. The energy he brings to the show makes this an important and entertaining listen.
The Weekly Update: DQ at Q-school, Evans needs lessons, and the 2009 Hot List
ProShow Playlist Ep. #231:
Shakedown Street (Grateful Dead), Remedy (Black Crowes), Gimmie Shelter (Rolling Stones)
As we approach November, that means Veterans' Day will soon follow. The PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) program continues to grow nationwide and that sustained success is due in large part to HOPE Ambassadors like Garret Hrynko.
Garret is a veteran who possesses a servant's heart. You won't believe what he has done in support of our country's veterans. For starters, he rode a bike from Oregon to Virginia!
Now Hrynko works with his local PGA HOPE chapter in New Jersey to engage our non-active military with golf. Alongside PGA Professionals, Garret grows the game and partners with veterans in search of some hope of their own.
Garret's story is a testament to his willpower and wonderful caring personality. This interview will make you smile and feel inspired. Hrynko's tale is a common one and thankfully men and women are out there engaging our servicemen and women.
The Weekly Update: Sergio's ego, LIV's new "majors," Couples goes deep, and Qatar's landlords...
ProShow Playlist Ep. #230:
Lean on Me (Bill Withers), Bicycle Race (Queen), Upside Down (Jack Johnson)
The PGA Junior League Championship presented by National Rental Car is taking place at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona. Led by the PGA of America, Jr. League has over 70,000 participants. Each year, 96 of the best players on 12 teams descend upon this event.
Laura Frick is the PGA Professional who coordinates this national championship. Alongside a team from the PGA, they have designed a truly memorable week for the kids. From Michelle Wie-West to incredible gift bags, Laura and her group give these competitors an experience of a lifetime.
Just like the kids, Frick has an awesome family golf story of support. From Ferris State to Frisco, she has been a leader every step of the way. She and Keith cover:
- The growth of the PGA Junior League since 2011
- The format this weekend
- Her career journey
- Imposter syndrome
- Some terrific on site stories
The whole conversation takes place during the first round of competition. She's an amazing ambassador and will inspire you with her passion for the event and this popular program. With Frick and her team at the helm, it's no surprise what a success this tournament has been for the past couple of years.
The Weekly Update: Bryson's long drive, Hubbard gets attacked by the cupboard, Korn Ferry in NJ?, Maja's stark admission and Jordan's superstitions...
ProShow Playlist Ep. #229:
Don't Stop Believin' (Journey), Hit Me with Your Best Shot (Pat Benatar), My Name is (Eminem), Tonight, Tonight (Smashing Pumpkins)
PGA Professional and SiriusXM PGA Tour Network host Frank Darby joins Keith this week. Together they cover:
- Presidents Cup reactions
- Any changes to the Cup?
- MVP selections
- 2022 awards so far..?
- How long will LIV live
Frank covers the game each week on his satellite radio show "On Course." He's always into the behind the scenes stories told by the best personalities. As we get into the LIV discussion, his perspective as a former Division I golf coach is really valuable. What would you tell a player who was holding a LIV contract? Darby breaks it down and keeps it fun at the same time.
The Weekly Update: More Reed law action, LIV's TV deal, Rolling Stone & TV...
ProShow Playlist Ep. #228:
The Entertainer (Billy Joel), Mississippi Queen (Mountain), Soul Kitchen (The Doors)
The 14th Presidents Cup is being played in Charlotte, North Carolina. Keith is down at the Quail Hollow Club covering the matches. Live shows from global matches like the Presidents are always entertaining. Joining the ProShow is Adam Woodard. Adam is a reporter for Golfweek/USA Today Sports.
His amazing storytelling ability even makes this match interesting. Although the score may change, the value of this fun conversation will not. Together Keith and Adam cover:
- Session 1 recap
- The vibe this week
- What makes the Presidents Cup special
- Different golf formats
- LIV's influence on the event
- A little fun at the end
Adam covers amateur and professional golf every week. His opinion is valuable and entertaining. Tune in and listen. One thing is for sure, he has covered two LIV tournaments on-site and his review is refreshing. Definitely a sentiment nobody has expressed before. You have to hear it!
The Weekly Update: LIV letters, Reed's family time, and a historic Judge
ProShow Playlist Ep. #227:
Home Sweet Home (Motley Crue), Good Times, Bad Times (Led Zeppelin), Beers and Sunshine (Darius Rucker)
Each episode of the ProShow entertains in many ways. This week, we hosted three guests.
Boston sports writer Jim McCabe has covered golf for decades. From his days at the Boston Globe, to Golfweek and then working for the PGA Tour he's seen it all until now.
His macro perspective on the current state of affairs in golf is interesting. Together we discussed:
- LIV in Boston
- A couple stories of the year
- His new venture
- Golf's foggy future
Jim's a wonderful storyteller and on air he just knows how to captivate an audience. Speaking of captivating, our other two guests wrote history this week. Christian Emmerich and Owen Egan made back to back double eagles (albatrosses) on Sunday. Both young men play for the Holy Cross Men's Golf Team and in the same group in back to back shots they managed to do something that has never been accomplished before in golf.
Their story is really fun and to hear both of them recount the action is priceless. Make sure you listen to the end of the show to catch their entire interview.
As always, the ProShow is golf's most entertaining hour!
ProShow Playlist Ep. #226:
Pride (In the Name of Love) (U2), Paperback Writer (The Beatles), Life is Good (Future feat. Drake)
I asked our guest to describe his 2022 in one word. His response, "intentional." The leading points winner on the 2022 APGA Tour, Johnson has two wins this season. His latest victory was in their Tour Championship a couple weeks ago.
From a small kid just walking by a golf course to shooting rounds in the 60's, Kamaiu's journey is one that amazes us all. In advance of his fall run of tournaments, he had a couple minutes to catch up with us. Along with Keith they covered:
- His crazy Vegas win
- How he became intentional
- My My Foundation update
- Handling life as a new father
- His future on tour
You cannot help but get caught up in this man's story. He's been with Keith before and every conversation gets better and better. Download and listen to this interview and start living your next days with stronger intentions.
The Weekly Update: More banter between LIV and the PGA Tour, JR Smith is back, Trump with more Saudi tournaments, Immelman's dilemma, and Rahm's surprise.
ProShow Playlist Ep. #225:
Say Something (Justin Timberlake feat. Chris Stapleton), It Ain't Me (Kygo and Selena Gomez), Narco (Basement Jaxx), Enter Sandman (Metallica)
This week finds Keith down in Atlanta covering the Tour Championship. The last week of the current season plans to be very competitive. The course is a tough test for the final leg of the playoffs. While on location, Keith pulls in a NJ Coach who knows a little about Atlanta.
Keith Jarvis is a cool guy. A golf coach by trade this former tour professional loves to surf as much as play golf. He's a big believer in experiences and his teaching exemplifies it. The Lead Instructor at the Golf Channel Academy in Oakland, NJ, Keith can really coach. He's certified in over ten disciplines of the game from TPI to US kids.
Jarvis opens up as a lifelong learner and his passion to help others is palpable. Just a quick question gets him going down the rabbit hole of getting better. Alongside your host Keith, the two not only talk instruction, but the bigger world of golf as well.
It's interesting to hear his take on the LIV approach, LPGA and a whole lot more. Jarvis spent twenty-five years in Atlanta and his knowledge of East Lake is great. Together with Keith, the two handicap the weekend and what may happen. This conversation cruises by, make sure you check it out!
The Weekly Update: A quick recap of the Wednesday press conferences at the Tour Championship Scheffler, Monahan and McIlroy).
ProShow Playlist Ep. #224:
Waiting on the World to Change (John Mayer), Live your Life (Rihanna and T.I.), Devil Went Down to Georgia (The Charlie Daniels Band)
We're back on the road at the BMW Championship in Wilmington, Delaware. It's the first time the PGA Tour has ever come to the "First State." Keith looked into his incredible rolodex and found a member of the club to speak with for the show.
Not just any member, Dr. Howdy Giles has been a member of Wilmington CC for almost fifty years. Although that might make the ProShow entertaining enough, Dr. Giles is also Arnold Palmer's dentist! Yes when The King was with us, Howdy and Arnold were best friends.
This week you will be engaged by one of golf's greatest storytellers. In golf and life, we all meet individuals like Howdy. One of the best people and greatest supporters of the game, Keith cannot wait to share him with the listening audience.
The Weekly Update: Another legal list of reality content. Patrick Reed sues Brandel Chamblee and the Golf Channel. You've love this breakdown of the legal documents.
ProShow Playlist Ep. #223:
Move (Luke Bryan), Back in Time (Huey Lewis and the News), Trenchtown Rock (Bob Marley and the Wailers)
The 2022 season is a little more than half over. In that time, we've seen tons of tremendous golf and experienced some even better stories. We love the LPGA on the ProShow and we don't know anyone better to help us put the first half of their season into perspective than Golfweek's Senior Writer Beth Ann Nichols.
The skilled scribe recounts with Keith:
- The recent trip to Muirfield
- All five majors
- A fun mid-season report card
- Best story of the year
- Her thoughts on the LIV and LPGA news
The interview flies by as the two can't stop talking about all the great momentum the LPGA has built this season. Keith closes the conversation with a fun Q & A asking Beth Ann to give us her special LPGA picks from the first half of 2022. Don't miss it!
The Weekly Update: The Top 10 moments from this week's TRO hearing between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour.
ProShow Playlist Ep. #222:
Good Times (Chic), Big Girls Don't Cry (Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons), Chicken Fried (Zac Brown Band)
Golf's popularity has presented us with an endless amount of stories to tell this season. As we wrap up the majors, our time in Scotland, the PGA Tour regular season and another LIV event, we need some help to contemplate it all. Eddie Bullock is a London legend when it comes to golf. The PGA Professional was once the Captain of the GB & I - PGA.
More than 7,500 fellow PGA Members looked up to him for leadership. Today he is one of golf's best global consultants. He helps everyone grow and innovate. Together with Keith they get into:
- Golf's popularity in GB & I
- Reaction to the Open Championship
- The Women's Open at Muirfield
- Tiger and St. Andrews
- A little LIV
- Eddie's answers to some classic Rapid Fire
Guys like Eddie have helped make this game great in so many ways. We all enjoy golf and to gain his perspective is just inspiring. The ProShow loves bringing superstars in the game to light. In this episode Bullock shines brightly.
The Weekly Update: Stenson's captain comment, Finau finishes off another, Tiger money and Vin Scully...
ProShow Playlist Ep. #221:
So Far Away (Dire Straits), Hymn for the Weekend (Coldplay), Vacation (Go-Go's)
Disruption seems to be the theme of golf's current events these days. In this episode, Keith talks to the Founder and CEO of the Golf News Net. Ryan Ballengee spent his career working for The Golf Channel, NBC Sports and SB Nation. In that time, he learned through hard work and experience what it takes to build a reliable digital brand in golf.
His amazing online golf resource (GNN) covers all aspects of the game. This designer of a digital golf media platform knows what it means to engage the consumer. His opinion on all things LIV and otherwise is very valuable. Ryan was a part of the Back 9 Network when it tried to challenge the Golf Channel.
As media goes in golf so does this authentic golf storyteller. Join Keith and Ryan as they cover the most popular stories in golf today starting with LIV Golf in NJ. Their conversation goes until the end of the show as the golf world evolves before our eyes.
Ryan's fresh and bright perspective really makes this an essential episode to help keep you informed of what's going on and more importantly, what might be next.
ProShow Playlist Ep. #220:
Once in a Lifetime (Talking Heads), Don't Let Me Down (The Chainsmokers), Blister in the Sun (Violent Femmes)
The golf world is exploding with popularity, disruption and drama on the course. The LPGA and PGA Tour couldn't be more a part of mainstream sports and yet much of the news is still taking place off the course. We need some help putting this all into perspective.
Chris Powers is a staff writer, assistant editor, podcast host and content creator for Golf Digest. In this episode we dig into his insider network to discuss:
- LIV golf's present and future
- 2022 major championships
- The Open Championship
- Prominence of golf betting
- His career path and determination to succeed in this industry
It's an educational and entertaining conversation with one of GD's bright young storytellers. Join Chris and Keith as they try to peal back all the layers of this onion.
The Weekly Update: The volume of the Claret Jug, incorrect scorecards, Stenson supplanted, Trey versus the TSA...
ProShow Playlist Ep. #219:
I Need to Know (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers), What is Life (George Harrison), Breakdown (Jack Johnson)
The 150th Open Championship is taking place at the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland. Together with Wade, Keith describes the course and the atmosphere. It has been a spectacular year for major championships, and the final chapter will undoubtedly be the best.
From Tiger's last trip to St. Andrews(?) to Rory's possible coronation, Keith covers the whole week that was. He gives his reaction to the drama of the press room this week talking about Tiger's quotes on LIV and Martin Slumber's (R & A) state of the union.
No guest needed when you have stories like this, tune in and listen to this very special major episode.
The Weekly Update: Xander wins in Scotland, Rory versus LIV, Tiger's first, etc.
ProShow Playlist Ep. #218:
I Would Walk (The Proclaimers), In a Big Country (Big Country), It's a Long Way to the Top (AC/DC)
The PGA Tour travels to Scotland for two weeks and so does the ProShow. Two men join the show from across the pond. The first is Jerry Sarvadi, the CEO of the Renaissance Club. The venue for this week's Genesis Scottish Open. His family story of building this fantastic golf destination is perfectly paired with his insights on the course and what we all can expect this week.
Following Jerry, Sam Bairstow joins Keith. Sheffield England's amateur golf superstar was runner-up in the British Amateur last month. He's currently playing in the European Amateur Team Championships and next week will tee it up in the 150th Open Championship at St. Andrews.
You won't have to imagine what it would be like to tee it up in the world's oldest major championship. Sam's transparent candor tells you the whole story of his anticipation of next week's historic tournament.
The Weekly Update: Talor Gooch on the Ryder Cup, 300k at The Open and Tiger and Rory play golf together!
ProShow Playlist Ep. #217:
In My Life (The Beatles), The Only One I Know (The Charlatans), Good 'ol Days (Macklemore)
It's another show on location, this time in Washington DC. Keith is covering the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Congressional Country Club. The ladies third major of 2022 has an amazing field. The first round had some serious fireworks. Not to be outdone, the PGA Tour is going low in Connecticut as well. Rory leads that event after one round.
Keith is joined by a player from the KPMG, Alisa Rodriguez. Alisa qualified for the Women's PGA last year and spoke to Keith that week so when she qualified for 2022, we just had to have her back. The spirited young PGA Apprentice can seriously golf her ball.
Together they discuss qualifying, Congressional, her job and playing on the Epson Tour. How doe she balance it all, listen and learn. It's not every day we can chat with a major championship competitor. The insights she gives are refreshing and educational.
The Weekly Update: Grayson Murray on Twitter, Mike Whan responds on social and a Caddie wins his first major.
ProShow Playlist Ep. #216:
She Works Hard for the Money (Donna Summer), Ghost (Justin Bieber), Heat Waves (Glass Animals)
Coming to you "live" from the 122nd US Open hosted by The Country Club in Boston, Massachusetts. Friday afternoon at a major championship has the media center buzzing so Keith invited two great ProShow friends on air to enjoy the atmosphere.
Golf's iconic artist Lee Wybranski was on property to sign his indelible image of this year's championship. He and Keith discuss his tenure of fifteen years making US Open posters. How he selects the image and then ultimately the creation. Lee's seen some pretty good national championships and together they reminisce over a couple they share together.
Lee's always looking to encapsulate the experience. It's one of those cool conversations where these two friends tell a different story that surrounds the tournament. Once Lee steps out of the booth, Teddy Greenstein sits in. The former Chicago Tribune reporter has covered over a dozen US Opens.
From his first, and now this one for PointsBet, he tells a couple great stories. Keith and Teddy get into who was the most popular bet of the championship and the best live bets for the weekend. It wouldn't be a major week without Teddy G! There's even a little LIV talk...
Tune in and enjoy. This fast paced episode feels as quick as those greens at TCC.
ProShow Playlist Ep. #215:
Sweet Emotion (Aerosmith), Dirty Water (The Standells)
From the strange to the sublime, professional golf has officially gone wild. LIV Golf launched and Keith reacts to the first round and a week full of "activity."
The US Open takes place next week in Boston at The Country Club. This amazing setting is about to blow the golf world away and Jason Gore joins us from the USGA to preview the national championship.
TCC has hosted seventeen USGA championships and this next one promises to be something special. When you consider the 1999 Ryder Cup, Gil Hanse's historic renovation and the current climate of golf all cylinders are firing for a truly memorable tournament.
Jason breaks down:
- The Country Club's relationship with the USGA
- 2013's test, the US Amateur
- Course conditions
- What it will take to win
- Return of the full fan experience
- The US open playbook
Next week plans to be something special and this interview is just the beginning. Tune in and take notes prior to watching the 122nd US Open.
The Weekly Update: Na versus Murray, LIV team names, sportswashing 101...
ProShow Playlist Ep. #214:
Super Bon Bon (Soul Coughing), Danger Zone (Kenny Loggins), Changes (David Bowie)
What a week of golf! We started out with the LIV Golf lineup, then the Match 6, followed by a women's major championship and a "major" host in Jack Nicklaus for The Memorial.
Keith is joined by two guests, the first is Joe Idone. Joe hosts the Preferred Lines podcast, writes and covers the men's professional game. He's a great innovator and storyteller. His take on the tour is fun and insightful. He and Keith cover:
- The LIV golf list
- Joe's introduction to golf
- Spirit of his brand
- Golf's popularity
- US Open futures
And more! Following Joe, Keith goes live to Pine Needles Golf Club to talk with Steve Eubanks. Steve is the LPGA's Managing Editor. He breaks down the first round, Annika and Nelly's return and how we can watch all weekend.
It is a fast paced hour filled with great golf content. Enjoy the stories and especially the people who tell them.
ProShow Playlist Ep. #213:
Castle on the Hill (Ed Sheeran), Wagon Wheel (Darius Rucker), Lucky Man (The Verve)
Keith returns from Tulsa to an epic interview. Bill Curbishley is the manager for The Who. He is in town as the band played Madison Square Garden last night! Keith's love for music and golf makes the episode electric.
Bill and friend Jimmy Byers have started an initiative called Golfing4Life. A philanthropic vision to help talented young golfers achieve their dreams of playing on tour some day. Throughout the conversation they discuss:
- How Bill got introduced to golf by Judas Priest
- Starting Golfing4Life
- The program's success past the golf course
- Bill's eye for finding talent
- Sage advice from his grandfather and much more...
When Keith has Bill open up, the conversation is priceless. If you love a great mentorship and manager story, there's non better than Bill. Tune and in and be entertained.
The Weekend Update - The "Michelob" guy and Nicklaus Co. is suing Jack Nicklaus...
ProShow Playlist Ep. #212:
Radar Love (Golden Earring), The Seeker (The Who), Baba O'Riley (Pearl Jam cover)
Keith is broadcasting "live" from the 104th PGA Championship at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The PGA of America's flagship event is one of the biggest stories of the year. The host club SHCC has previously hosted seven major championships.
During a quick break from his coverage duties, Keith breaks down his week so far in Tulsa. Getting there was a quite a story and a Round 1 recap. Gavin Parker, PGA joins Keith in an epic interview covering his content work with the PGA.
Gavin is the Director of Instruction at Salisbury Country Club in Virginia. His coaching is infectious and the PGA utilizes his passion and communication skills to help everyone make golf their thing.
Together these two cover:
- First impressions of Southern Hills
- Gavin's PGA instruction videos
- One to one communication skills
- Gavin's future
- Life and career hacks
It's the ultimate ProShow as these two can't keep each other from laughing and having a great time with an incredible test for Gavin at the end. Keith closes the show with a brief update on LIV Golf. This interview is something special, check it out!
ProShow Playlist Ep. #211:
Amber (311), Hey Mama (Kanye West), Easy Wind (Grateful Dead)
This ProShow is packed with great "infotainment." We start with Keith's reaction to the PGA Tour versus LIV Tour saga from this past week. Keith speaks to Cognizant Founders Cup Tournament Director Scott Wood. The LPGA is spending the week in our listener area and Scott's take on the experience is second to none.
Keith has been on property covering the tournament and encourages everyone alongside Scott to get there this weekend. Their leaderboard is stacked with stars and the finish plans to be special. Following Scott, author Shane Ryan joins Keith to discuss his new book on the Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits that dropped this week.
Shane has been researching the American approach for years and his book has already gained great critical acclaim. Together Shane and Keith share a couple Ryder Cup stories and breakdown the book. They close their conversation with an article Ryan wrote and Golf Digest published today covering the "Club Pro Crisis."
ProShow Playlist Ep. #210:
No One to Run With (Allman Brothers), Unconditional I (Arcade Fire), Ain't No Rest for the Wicked (Cage the Elephant)
Repeat guests are the best. Marina Alex came on the ProShow back in 2018 after her first LPGA win. Last week was win #2 in Los Angeles and with the LPGA coming to New Jersey next week, what better ambassador to promote the Founders Cup than Marina.
Originally from Wayne New Jersey, Marina played at Vanderbilt and earned SEC Player of the Year honors twice. Soon after that first win, she found her career paused by covid and her game on hold due to injury. Hear her amazing story of dedication and hard work as Keith and Marina cover:
- What your first win feels like?
- The covid stop
- Her injury holding pattern
- Building an amazing support team
- Last week in Los Angeles
- Her awesome ability as an ambassador for the LPGA
She shares so much with the listeners. One of the best interviews in golf Alex won't hold back and proves it in this really engaging conversation with Keith.
The Weekly Update discusses equality in Australia, the Shark biting back, Bryson in a towel and JR's close to Freshman year.
ProShow Playlist Ep. #209:
Underdog (Alicia Keys), West Coast (Imagine Dragons), Have You Ever Seen the Rain (Credence Clearwater Revival)
The role of a PGA Professional is always evolving. In many ways, it is just like the game itself. John Mascari is the Director of Golf at Alpine Country Club in New Jersey... and he co-hosts a radio show called "On the Tee" for a New York City ESPN station... and he serves on the Board of Directors of the New Jersey PGA as their Public Relations Chairman.
His perspective on the industry is an excellent one and with all that is going on in golf it was time we invited him back on. Together John and Keith discuss:
- The Phil puzzle
- LIV Golf tour
- John's incredible career
- Tiger at the PGA Championship
- Some very interesting hot takes
- & John's love for the green jacket above all other trophies
To quote John, he's an outside the box thinker. Listen, get inspired and enjoy Mascari's mentorship ways throughout this awesome interview.
The Weekly Update covers DJ and Paulina's wedding, Norman's Open Championship request, 300,000 at St. Andrews(?) and JR's academic award.
ProShow Playlist Ep. #208:
More (Trey Anastasio), Johnny Ryall (Beastie Boys), Can't You Hear Me Knocking (The Rolling Stones)
Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations. Meeting Bryan Goodwin you get the sense that hard work is the fabric of his persona. Beginning with a business degree and quick career start in insurance, he quickly pivoted and joined the start up community. Since that moment, Goodwin has been all good.
From building brands like Drizly to his current company called Torch Pro, Bryan has learned the power of a great team and the importance of being accountable. Join Keith as he develops a unique conversation with Bryan about...
- His background at Bentley
- Building businesses
- Proudest moments helping others
- Torch Pro and the future
His next level vision for brands and athletes is definitely worth paying attention to. If you love a good entrepreneur story, this episode will absolutely knock your socks off!
The Weekly Update brings to life stories covering LIV Golf's first commitment, John Daly II and Hooters, and our favorite JR Smith is back!
ProShow Playlist Ep. #207:
LA Woman (The Doors), Seven Nation Army (The White Stripes), Remedy (The Black Crowes)
We tell so many incredible stories on the ProShow. Today's guest is definitely in the Top 3 for perseverance and determination. Michael Strain is a PGA Professional who will be teeing it up in next week's PGA Professional Championship.
The tournament will be held at the Omni Barton Creek Resort in Austin, Texas. Together with another 311 PGA Professionals, Michael will try to earn one of 20 spots for next month's PGA Championship at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Whether Michael makes it or not is actually irrelevant. Just getting to the national championship was a tremendous accomplishment. Michael was diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer in late 2019. Now he's playing in the PPC. You have to hear his story, it will just amaze you. Most of all it will make you appreciate all your world has inside it. Such a truly memorable interview should not be missed.
The Weekly Update brings to life stories covering LIV Golf's "lack" of player list, Faldo's commentary and Scottie's Scott!
ProShow Playlist Ep. #206:
Born to be Yours (Kygo and Imagine Dragons), Carry on Wayward Son (Kansas), The Sound of Sunshine (Michael Franti and Spearhead)
PointsBet Senior Editor Teddy Greenstein has become a great friend of the ProShow. We appreciate his perspective surrounding the biggest events in golf. Well it doesn't get much bigger than this week so he's here to share some stories from his 11 years covering the Masters for the Chicago Tribune.
The conversation doesn't stop there as he and Keith have an awesome rapport. Throughout their whole chat they cover:
- Teddy playing ANGC
- Covering the Masters
- Tiger's return and affect on betting
- Other favorites and Masters bets
- Teddy's new book - Quarterback Dads!
It is Teddy's first book and the subject matter couldn't be more entertaining or educating. From Archie Manning to many others, he covers parenting of players in detail and serves up some really cool stories and advice.
The Weekly Update presents a Top 10 traditions we all love about the Masters and Augusta National Golf Club.
ProShow Playlist Ep. #205:
Magnificent (U2), Here it Goes Again (Ok Go), Gardening at Night (R.E.M.)
Golf's ecosystem has so many unique people. John Rathouz has spent his entire career in golf and we are graced with his story. From PGA Tour caddie to host for the Caddie Network, Rathouz has experienced so much in the game.
His perspective is really unique and with an infectious personality John is the perfect ambassador for the modern fan. With golf's current popularity, the audience has so many different interests. Rathouz or just "House" can combine true life experience with a modern point of view in order to connect with everyone. It's a really cool approach and one he's extremely successful with.
Together Keith and John discuss:
- WGC Match Play - like or love?
- Becoming a PGA Tour caddie
- Most unique job in sports
- 2009 Masters tied 6th!
- Caddie Network and the future..?
John's candor can be heard and felt throughout this really fun interview. Alongside, Keith recaps the WGC Match Play and the LPGA in California.
The Weekly Update covers Bryson's return, Phil and the Masters, Cabrera's jail, a new Dream Team and Tiger's NFT?
ProShow Playlist Ep. #204:
House of the Rising Sun (The Animals), Omaha (Counting Crows), But Anyway (Blues Traveler)
If you love golf, you will love Fantasy National Golf Club. You can't tee it up there, but you can certainly play. Mike "Moose" Metzger was inspired to take his golf fandom to the next level after watching the 2016 Ryder Cup at his home course Hazeltine.
With a fervor for fantasy sports, he developed a stats database for PGA Tour players. Today thousands subscribe to his website for vital winning information. If you love golf, fantasy golf or enter any friendly wagering pools with friends this site is s must!
Moose and his "Moosenomics" have taken the DFS Golf world by storm and in this episode he and Keith breakdown:
- A startup story
- Golf's popularity fuels a betting phenomenon
- Million dollar moments
- Tiger Ryder Cup stories
- Next tech for FNGC
Going forward, all Read The Line subscribers can save 20% on a subscription to FNGC just by logging in with the following address - fantasynationalgolfclub.com/RTL. Go see what's inside and you'll be the one to beat in the year's Masers pool.
The Weekly Update covers Gold Man, Cam's fatigue, Keegan's missed fortune and Captain Iceman.
ProShow Playlist Ep. #203:
Use Somebody (Kings of Leon), Beggin' (Måneskin), Just Breathe (Pearl Jam)
Keith is in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida to cover the PLAYERS Championship. It has been a busy week with the tournament, Hall of Fame Inductions, Comissioner's press conference, LPGA in Thailand... so many stories. He's joined by SiriusXM PGA Tour network host Chantel McCabe. The former Golf Channel reporter now has her own show - All Square on Sirius, calls action for the LPGA and PGA Tour LIVE.
She's got awesome access to all of these stories and so together they give their perspective on...
- Sam Woods' introduction of Tiger Woods at the HOF ceremony
- Tiger's HOF acceptance speech
- Jay Monahan's press conference
- The weather at the PLAYERS
- Jin Young Ko's greatness
And a whole lot more. Can't believe what a busy week it has been and the PGA Tour has barely played any golf! Let's hope they don't need a Monday finish...
ProShow Playlist Ep. #202:
Hall of Fame (The Script), No Rain (Blind Melon), Who'll Stop the Rain (Credence Clearwater Revival)
When it comes to being creative, there aren't many who can surpass this guest. For 25 years, Scott Savlov has connected sports and entertainment with great success. As society evolves, so has he and today Scott tells stories in a new medium.
Ever wonder how your choices affect the path your on? "The Path Here" podcast explores the pivot moments in a successful person's life. It's not your average interview show, these conversations resonate. Alongside the conversation about his new project, Keith and Scott talk about:
- Where can golf go from here?
- The amazing connection between golf and celebrities
- How Hollywood can draw in a larger golf community
- Scott's first media role in NJ!
The Weekly Update: Tiger wins another one over Phil, NJ native Chris Gotterup plays on the PGA Tour and Lowry lacks a little Irish luck.
ProShow Playlist Ep. #201:
Policy of Truth (Depeche Mode), Trenchtown Rock (Bob Marley), Left Hand Free (alt-J)
What a fascinating week in the golf world. From Phil Mickelson, to mini-tour winners and golf's newest guru, the ProShow takes great pride in bringing you as many great stories every week as possible.
Richard Franklin is an elite golf coach who has created something revolutionary. His approach to helping kids "discover" the game is golf-genius. Get to know this visionary as he explains the vanguard program he created called Discover Golf.
A system based upon ancient wisdom with a modern game focused mentality is sweeping the country and getting kids really engaged. Richard's passion for developing golfers is infectious and you'll feel it in this interview.
We receive a surprise call in studio in the first segment alongside a quick recap of Round 1 of The Honda Classic. Lots to unpack here and especially in the Weekly Update!
The Weekly Update: Apologies from Phil Mickelson and mail from Greg Norman to the PGA Tour's Commissioner - unbelievable material from both!
ProShow Playlist Ep. #200:
Peace, Love and Happiness (G. Love and Special Sauce), What's Next (Drake), Dogs Days are Over (Florence and the Machine)
It's February and the golf storylines are like that of a major championship week. That's why we called up one of golf's great modern storytellers. Jason Sobel started with ESPN, went over to the Golf Channel, back to ESPN and now is with the Action Network.
Combined with a couple of days per week on SiriusXM's PGA Tour Network and he's connected to the total golf ecosystem. He's the best guy to break down Phil's latest quote, the Saudi Super League, Tiger's press conference and the future of gambling in golf.
We cover everything from Riviera to the Ice Capades! The best part, is Jason brings passion and energy to every interview whether he's asking or answering the questions. Buckle up for this episode, it's a good one.
The Weekly Update: Mark Lye's mouth and Snoop's halftime prop bet
ProShow Playlist Ep. #199:
(Don't Fear) The Reaper (Blue Öyster Cult), I'm Shipping up to Boston (Dropkick Murphys, Ghost (Justin Bieber)
There's some super sporting events this week and on this episode we get a report from both! WM Phoenix Open is quickly turning into a major stop on the PGA Tour. This week's field is exceptional and the venue is out of control. Based upon those two fun factors, we had to visit the "people's open."
Senior Editor from PointsBet, Teddy Greenstein joins us from TPC Scottsdale and gives a great report on his experience. From walking with Brooks to Golf Channel's studio on 16th, he's had a fun week. You have to love his perspective and the support his company puts behind golf.
Following our visit with Teddy KGB, we head further west to LA and check in with golf writer, producer and rapper Tucker Booth. He gives us a great preview of the action in his home city before the big game. Not to mention, the PGA Tour comes there next week to visit famed Riviera for the Genesis Invitational.
Tucker is a great modern media agent for golf and so much more. It's cool to check in with him and learn why LA will be the focal point of out attention for the immediate future.
The Weekly Update: Spieth's cliffhanger, HV3's walk off win!
ProShow Playlist Ep. #198:
Da Ya Think I'm Sexy (Rod Stewart), California Love (Tupac-Dr. Dre), I Love LA (Randy Newman)
Sometimes you just need to call a lifeline. Well that's what we did this week. The Saudi Invitational is taking place around the globe and it is causing a stir here back home. Some of the biggest names in golf are playing and the PGA Tour is uneasy about it. Mark Cannizzaro from the NY Post joins Keith to help break down what's real and what's rumor.
- Who's getting paid?
- What are they getting paid?
- Why is Phil Mickelson. so mad?
It's complicated and Mark's definitely someone who can help clear the air. Following Mark, Keith talks to one of the new product developers he met at the PGA Show last week. "Golf Live App" is taking golf coaching to the virtual world. Lessons on your phone? Well it is 2022, and these things are possible.
Allan Belden is a PGA Professional who has helped develop this amazing innovation. Coaches and players will soon find out how fast the golf industry is moving. This tool is cool.
The Weekly Update: JR set to get six figures, Hovland cracking jokes and Lydia K.O.'s the field in Boca Rio.
ProShow Playlist Ep. #197:
Glory Days (Bruce Springsteen), New Sensation (INXS), Friend of the Devil (Grateful Dead)
The ProShow took place this week in Orlando, Florida. Host town of the 2022 PGA Merchandise Show Keith connects with the audience through two amazing interviews.
Major Ed Pulido is an American hero. Recipient of the Bronze Star and Purple Heart, Major Ed engages golfers all over the world to create good. Now CEO/Founder of the Heart of a Lion Foundation, he collaborated with John Daly to raise more awareness and support for their favorite charities.
This interview possesses a great message of persistence and passion. Speaking of passion, Coach Jamie Mulligan also joins us on the ProShow. The 2021 National PGA Teacher and Coach of the Year shares his modern philosophy and gratitude for the game. He and Keith quickly build a unique rapport. Wait until hear where this interview goes...
ProShow Playlist Ep. #196:
Real American (Rick Derringer), Going to California (Led Zeppelin), Star Spangled Banner (Jimi Hendrix)
Tony Jacklin is an elected member of the World Golf Hall of Fame. He's won the Open Championship and US Open. Over the course of his amazing career he has played on 7 Ryder Cup teams and Captained 4 of them. He's written a book called, My Ryder Cup Journey.
In the book he gives a detailed account of those experiences and a whole lot more. Together with Keith they discuss:
- First Ryder Cup impressions
- Decision making process as a Captain
- Life advice from his father
- Building a Hollywood mentality
- Amazing gratitude for a great life
He was the winning Captain in 1985 that broke a 28 year losing streak. His insights throughout this conversation are truly amazing. Take a couple minutes and listen to a man who succeeded in life because of a relentless work ethic and a hall of fame personality.
The Weekly Update: The Humpty Dance in the Bahamas, Na's Tweet battle, Australian PGA record scoring and PGA Tour paraphernalia.
ProShow Playlist Ep. #195:
With a Little Help from my Friends (The Beatles), Come Fly with Me (Frank Sinatra), Ride Captain Ride (Blue Image)
Mollie Marcoux-Samaan is a natural leader. Whether she steps on the field or enters the boardroom, she's prepared and ready for any challenge. From her days at the public golf course in Ithaca, New York to becoming the 10th Commissioner of the LPGA, her connection to the game has always been strong.
As an executive, a director, a coach and a mentor Marcoux-Samaan is decisive. Her ability to elevate those around her is consistently evident. The LPGA brand has been hot in the sports business world. What can Mollie and her leadership team do to continue their popularity? Listen in as she explains a number of their key strategies.
If you can't wait for Nelly, Lexi and the rest of the ladies to get started, then take a moment and listen to Keith and Mollie discuss:
- Golf and career development
- Elevating the performance environment
- Leading women's professional sports purse equity
- Taking advantage of technology
- Further fan engagement
The LPGA has been on a terrific trajectory and with Mollie's motivational skills, I believe going to grow infinitely more! Listen and enjoy golf fans.
The Weekly Update: Whale watching by Cam Smith, the not so Big "Money" Classic and one unbelievable round of golf!
ProShow Playlist Ep. #194:
The Warrior (Patty Smyth), ABC (Jackson 5), Starting Over (Chris Stapleton)
Harry Arnett is a bright businessman who draws you in with his values and vulnerability. He helped build two of the biggest brands in golf by working for TaylorMade and most recently Callaway. An agent for change, Arnett opens up about many of the recent challenges we have all faced and how he continues to try and conquer them in his current role.
He's a very positive person who believes in perseverance to succeed. A self admitted outsider who maintains a very macro view. Part of Harry's unique approach is what led him into his current role. As the CEO of MUNICIPAL, he's developing a community through comfort and design; pretty cool.
Sounds interesting? It's a modern story built around a very intelligent leader. Together in this interview, Harry and Keith discuss:
- Gaining momentum for a new business
- Building a team with diversity
- Self-belief in challenging times
- Innovating in a traditional marketplace
- Making golf more comfortable
This conversation just kept going. Keith and Harry really connected and those listening will learn. Just a really relevant chat to begin 2022... Listen and enjoy!
The Weekly Update: Our usual WU got cut a little short due to the amazing interview. We still got to a quick story covering PGA Tour players and some airline troubles.
ProShow Playlist Ep. #193:
Working Class Hero (Greenday), Good Vibrations (Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch), I Bet My Life (Imagine Dragons)
The ProShow is designed to deliver a modern perspective on golf. In doing so, we highlight the best and brightest modern minds in the industry. Golf and gaming are growing exponentially and innovators like Rick Gehman get it. This golf media star will entertain and educate you.
In this interview, Rick and Keith discuss his background and how his business has evolved. It's New Year's Eve, yet they discuss more of the future, than what has happened. If you're excited about golf in 2022, interested in fantasy sports/gaming or just want some entrepreneurial advice, Rick's interview is for you!
The Weekly Update: The Top 5 "Update" stories of the year... who makes the list, you have to listen.
ProShow Playlist Ep. #192:
Runnin' Down a Dream (Tom Petty), Run's House (RUN DMC), The Magic Number (De La Soul)
Mark Blackburn came to the United States from London to play college golf thirty years ago. Today he joins us as the National PGA Teacher and Coach of the Year! In between, he has accumulated a lifetime of experiences. Keith catches Mark's ability to mentor early in the interview and goes deep into a conversation covering Mark's influences and everyday inspiration.
From John Wooden to Nick Saban and Sir Alex Ferguson to Jurgen Klopp, Blackburn includes so many coaches on his list of personal resources. Paper and pen are needed to follow along as Mark even coaches us all on air. There's no better gift on Christmas Eve than this interview. Check it out.
The Weekly Update: Nelly's photo op, Bryson's bulk debate and TaylorMade's holiday fun!
ProShow Playlist Ep. #191:
Sweet Home Alabama (Lynyrd Skynyrd), London Calling (The Clash), Crossroads (Cream)
Two of golf's super storytellers join Keith on air this week. Riley Hamel and Andy Nesbitt are hosts, writers and Golfweek/USA Today guys who cover the game better than most. Their modern approach really promotes the game and maintains its popularity.
Together they all discuss Tiger's return, possible '22 schedule and expectations for the weekend. A couple moments from 2021 come up and their conversation goes deep into next year. From TV coverage to their origin stories these two really keep Keith on his toes. Wait until the Rapid Fire round as things do get slightly awkward. Tune in and as always turn it up, great playlist this week.
The Weekly Update: John Daly's Taco Bell tab, JR Smith's semester grades, QBE Shootout & more...
ProShow Playlist Ep. #190:
Corduroy (Pearl Jam), Come As You Are (Nirvana), Spoonman (Soundgarden)
Keith and Wade celebrate a show milestone together. They discuss the return of the Tiger, and his big announcement this week. The whole world can't believe he's back, but the ProShow can! In fact, we said it last week. The PGA Tour is about to make a major upgrade to their PGA Tour Live programming with ESPN+ and Read The Line continues with massive momentum.
The middle of the show covers a unique year in review conversation. Wade asks Keith his Top 10 questions from 2021. Together they creatively cover the best stories in golf. What is #1? Well, Tiger was #3 if that gives you an idea of what an interesting campaign 2021 was. Tune in and reminisce.
The Weekly Update: Hovland's a Hero for some, wrong tees, plane misconduct and Annika's next adventure?
ProShow Playlist Ep. #189:
Come Together (The Beatles), Industry Baby (Lil' Nas X and Jack Harlow), Over the Hills and Far Away (Led Zeppelin)
The golf industry is blessed with some wonderful storytellers. None may be more passionate about their interviews and tales than Chris Mascaro. A lifelong sports fanatic, he turned his inspiration into an institution. Whether it's "The Next on the Tee" or "Thursday Night Tailgate" shows, Chris entertains and educates.
Each conversation with his guest is an open book. With amazing research he gets everyone to share their story. He started before podcasts were a thing and now he's texting with former Ryder Cup Captains. The best part, he has an infectious level of gratitude for every moment. Little did Chris know before we started, that he gives as great of an interview as he gets.
The Weekly Update: The Saudi International field, Joburg Open issues, and Rory's ripped shirt.
ProShow Playlist Ep. #188:
You Can't Always Get What You Want (Rusted Root), Be Good To Yourself (Journey), Reptile (The Church)
The LPGA has experienced a historic season. A battle for #1 in the world, epic venues for major championships and a competitive Solheim Cup. With all of those stories to tell, the ladies lean on Roberta Bowman. Roberta is the Chief Brand and Communication Officer of the LPGA.
A corporate executive leader, her team created a season to remember - 30 events, thousands attended and millions watched worldwide. 2022 promises to be even more competitive with more great venues. This conversation covers all the challenges of coming back and a little of what we can expect next.
The LPGA is more popular than ever. Ten years ago, Roberta joined the Association's Board of Directors. A decade later, she couldn't be more proud of all they have accomplished. This was a very cool communications conversation; check it out...
The Weekly Update: Our Top 5 list of stories to be thankful for in 2021!
ProShow Playlist Ep. #187:
Tell Me Something Good (Rufus and Chaka Khan), One Way or Another (Blondie), Head Over Heels (Go Go's)
Not every golf journey is a straight line. Take Jared Forest for example. What was once a special time with his Dad now fulfills a greater purpose. This Air Force Veteran is an ambassador for PGA HOPE. The PGA of America's national military golf program; Helping Our Patriots Everywhere.
Jared works locally and nationally to connect with fellow veterans in need of something to ease their minds. Golf provides an escape, a very successful form of therapy. It significantly helped Jared through his darkest times and now he advocates to others the benefits.
This is one of the most intimate and heartfelt interviews ever on the ProsShow. Stop, take a moment and listen to this amazing young man tell his story of service, recovery and faith.
The Weekly Update: Keith tells a personal Tiger Woods betting story, Mickelson outshines the Manning brothers, Kokrak WD's?, and more...
ProShow Playlist Ep. #186:
Danger Zone (Kenny Loggins), Be Like That (3 Doors Down), Roll Away Your Stone (Mumford and Sons)
The golf world is moving at warp speed. Each week, multiple stories altering the traditional landscape are published. It's impossible to keep up so we have enlisted an expert golf insider to help us breakdown the news. Geoff Shackelford joins Keith to discuss the future world golf schedule, new professional tours and paying elite amateur golfers. It's one killer conversation you won't want to miss.
Before the interview, Keith covers the three major tours in action and finally makes a concrete announcement covering his next move. There's going to be a major launch on Monday 11/15. Tune in and listen prior so you are ready!
The Weekly Update talks about Lamborghinis, Greg Norman's architecture, junior drivers and of course JR Smith. Classic entertainment.
ProShow Playlist Ep. #185:
What's Going On (Marvin Gaye), Santa Monica (Everclear), Going Back to Cali (LL Cool J)
Golf coaching is about to be elevated. Jeehae Lee and her team from Sportsbox AI have developed a mobile 3D video capture app for use by players and coaches worldwide. This amazing technology imports a regular slow motion 2D video into six different 3D views!
The applications are endless in sports and fitness, but this former LPGA player started in golf; her first passion. There's some amazing discussion points as she and Keith describe this next level training application.
The Weekly Update covers Bronte Law's win under the lights, Mickelson's motivation in Buffalo and a reckless runaway push-cart in North Carolina.
ProShow Playlist Ep. #184:
Wanna be Startin' Somethin' (Michael Jackson), She Blinded me with Science (Thomas Dolby), Tennessee Whiskey (Chris Stapleton)
Ever wonder how we can make the game a little less complicated? This episode is for you. Scott Fawcett is an innovative thinker who has created a course management system proven to lower scores. Sound too easy to believe? Then listen to this interview and just might find out the truth.
Greg Norman is about to try and revolutionize the professional golf status quo. He's the CEO of a new upstart league based in the Asia Tour. With no players named yet, they plan to start with 10 events in 2022! We'll see how it turns out, but for now there's plenty to discuss.
The Weekly Update gets into JR Smith's fellow NC A&T golfers, weight limits for planes, locked bathrooms and "obvious" wins.
ProShow Playlist Ep. #183:
Fix You (Coldplay), It Takes Two (Rob Base and DJ EZ Rock), Werewolves of London (Warren Zevon)
Each week we create a meaningful message. This week it starts with Rory McIlroy and continues through our guest Ryan Ballengee. The creator and owner of Golf News Net. A comprehensive golf media platform where "you can find everything you need to know about golf."
His passion comes through his prose and you can hear it in this interview. A cool discussion about being an entrepreneur who really enjoys the journey. Maybe even more than the reward? In either case, his candor is refreshing and analysis spot on when it comes to covering the best stories in golf.
The Weekly Update covers the two most popular collegiate golfers in America - Rose Zhang and JR Smith, Rory, Rickie and Lee Janzen.
ProShow Playlist Ep. #182:
Sowing the Seeds of Love (Tears for Fears), What You Need (INXS), One Thing Leads to Another (The Fixx)
Golf's original entertainer Peter Jacobsen joins Keith this week. Together they discuss the current and future state of the game. Jacobsen has been a leading ambassador for connecting professionals and fans for decades. His honest and open opinion is not only refreshing, but brilliant.
In 2022, the PGA Tour Champions is introducing a new team event called the World Champions Cup. Teams from Europe, the World and USA will compete in a modern style Ryder Cup match. Fans and players love team events and Peter is the perfect promoter. To close, his Rapid Fire Q&A is off the charts funny.
The Weekly Update discusses the buzz around JR Smith's first collegiate tournament, Phil versus the USGA and a young woman shoots 57 in a high school championship!
ProShow Playlist Ep. #181:
I Love to Play (Jake Trout & the Flounders), Square Grooves (Jake Trout & the Flounders), Sky Full of Stars (Coldplay)
The PGA Tour starts two weeks in Las Vegas and the LPGA wraps up two weeks in New Jersey. Golf is busy for October and shows no signs of slowing down. Especially the LPGA tour who announced big news this week. Keith spent a couple days ay the Cognizant Founders Cup and has the whole story.
Katherine Kirk is a 3-time winner on the LPGA tour and she joins Keith to give her perspective on this elite event in north Jersey. As usual, Keith's conversation goes way past golf and takes Katherine all the way back to college and Africa as a way of covering current events.
The Weekly Update reports last week's winners as only Keith can. Brooks and Bryson have a match, Phil explains Physics and of course, more JR Smith and his journey through college.
ProShow Playlist Ep. #180:
Tomorrow (Silverchair), These Days (Powderfinger), Ain't No Mountain High Enough (Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell)
The show starts quick as there's a surprise caller in the first segment with a big announcement! It's a cool concept for the Cognizant Founders Cup next week in northern New Jersey. Speaking of the Founders Cup, Scott Wood is the Tournament Director of the vanguard LPGA tournament and he joins us as well.
It's an event that has moved from Arizona, missed 2020 and has quickly become a premiere players event in 2021. Scott's perspective really puts the powerful growth of the LPGA into perspective and his candor on what the future holds is quite interesting.
The Weekly Update covers Bryson's loooong week, JT's recovery, DJ's party practices and a big move by Farmers.
ProShow Playlist Ep. #179:
Free (Phish), Climb to Safety (Widespread Panic), Believer (Imagine Dragons)
The 43rd Ryder Cup takes center stage this weekend and SiriusXM PGA Tour Network host Chantel McCabe joins us live from Kohler, Wisconsin. Her perspective from the field of battle is priceless. She's covered the Stanley Cup, Superbowl and Olympic games, but there's just something special about a Ryder Cup. Her creative candor is entertaining and engaging.
The Weekly Update breaks down the two teams as only Keith can. A quick take on all 24 Ryder Cup competitors along with a great story from Keith's first Cup experience in 1999. Another great pop-culture fiesta!
ProShow Playlist Ep. #178:
Rock you like a Hurricane (Scorpions), Good as Hell (Lizzo), Welcome to the Jungle (Guns and Roses)
This is a massive Ryder Cup preview show. Keith is joined first by Jeff Price. Jeff is the Chief Commercial Officer of the PGA of America. His team is responsible for all of the media, digital, marketing, partnerships, etc. You get the idea. He brings an immeasurable perspective to the show covering all aspects of this highly anticipated sporting event.
Following Jeff, Keith speaks with the Senior Editor of PointsBetUSA, Teddy Greenstein. Greenstein worked for the past twenty-five years at the Chicago Tribune before transitioning to the sportsbook world. Golf is exponentially growing in the gaming vertical and Teddy shares with us why. Needless to say with twelve singles matches next Sunday and a full NFL slate of games, Teddy and his team are excited for next weekend!
The Weekly Update shines a light on Billy Horschel's phone calls, PGA Tour's Rookie and Player of the Year, Steph Curry at the Ryder Cup and JR Smith's latest grades in school. Yes golf's funniest ten minutes is as entertaining as ever!
ProShow Playlist Ep. #177:
The Greatest Show (Hugh Jackman), Born in the USA (Bruce Springsteen), Gonna Fly Now (Bill Conti)
The Solheim Cup story and the Ryder Cup Captain's picks are just two awesome examples of the value performance analytics represent in sports today. Justin Ray is golf's guru and in this interview he covers a couple of really cool topics. None more important than how Ryder Cup pairings should be made in a couple weeks. From a PGA father's mentorship, to working for ESPN and the Golf Channel, Justin has some amazing experiences to relate.
The Weekly Update shines a light on Tiger's recovery, Patrick Reed's Twitter practices, JT's practical joke and of course JR Smith. Golf's funniest ten minutes doesn't disappoint.
ProShow Playlist Ep. #176:
Natural (Imagine Dragons), Waiting on the World to Change (John Mayer w/ Ben Harper), Castle on the Hill (Ed Sheeran)
Mark Cannizzaro has written for the New York Post since 1993. He's covered a million golf stories in his career, but this season might be his toughest to summarize. Together with Keith, they take a deep dive into the 2020-2021 PGA Tour year. Redemption, breakthroughs, playoffs and player drama defined many aspects of this year on tour. Enjoy their colorful conversation along with a Ryder Cup preview of Captain Stricker's picks.
The Solheim Cup takes advantage of a Monday finish, the Weekly Update entertains and Keith tells an awesome Payne Stewart story. We can't believe the ProShow is only one hour with this much entertainment!
ProShow Playlist Ep. #175:
Take the Money and Run (Steve Miller Band), Renegades (X Ambassadors), Iko Iko (Grateful Dead)
"Play golf, save the world." That's the mission statement of Member For a Day. The company founder, Eric Sedransk, believes golf can help drive tremendous good in the world. Started during a pandemic this amazing conduit for helping connect charities and donors worldwide has raised over $1.4 million dollars in just over a year. The ProShow brings Eric's awesome story to life in this episode.
Coverage of the NORTHERN TRUST - as a playoff is needed to decide a playoff, the USA Solheim Cup team is finalized for next weekend, a great Weekly Update and the most popular storylines from the BMW Championship. Golf pop-culture entertainment at its finest.
ProShow Playlist Ep. #174:
Present Tense (Pearl Jam), Kids (Ben Rector), Sunday Best (Surfaces), Instant Karma (John Lennon)
Our action packed return coincides with the start of the FedEx Cup playoffs on the PGA Tour. The first stage (The Northern Trust) takes place at Liberty National Golf Club just outside New York City. Dan Schleichert is their Director of Golf and he gives us an insider perspective on the tournament. After Dan, we talk to James Laurenzi from Draft Kings. The golf and gaming relationship is growing exponentially and together with James we break down the current state and look ahead to a very positive future.
Keith spent the week at The NORTHERN TRUST and gives his pop-culture perspective on the best stories. The Tuesday Match, DJ's driver, Hadley's ace and a whole lot more. Did we mention it's a major week for the women as well in Scotland? Check it all out here.
ProShow Playlist Ep. #173:
Money (Pink Floyd), Moneytalks (AC/DC), Back in the Saddle (Aerosmith)
The FedEx Cup Playoffs are set to begin. Senior Vice President of the PGA Tour Julie Tyson directs the first round - The Northern Trust. Set this year outside New York City at Liberty National, the best are ready to start their quest for that elusive FedEx crown. Tyson and her team have created one of the most innovative tournament experiences on the PGA Tour. She and Keith discuss her leadership acumen through a pandemic, shifting sites, returning fans and what's new in 2021. An impressive leader who also shares a couple of her management secrets. Tune in, take notes and most of all get some tickets for the Northern Trust!
Along with Ms. Tyson is the Weekly Update, an Olympics report covering the men and women, this week's WGC and Annika back again as Annika. Winning in impressive style at the US Senior Women's Open.
ProShow Playlist Ep. #172:
High Hopes (Panic! At the Disco), Fell it Still (Portugal. the Man), Tonight, Tonight (Smashing Pumpkins)
Megan Khang is a young LPGA superstar living up to tremendous expectations. Qualifying for the US Open at age 14 is special. Now realize she has played in nine US Opens and she's only 23! This amazing tour player has embraced every challenge in her career and succeeded. Taught by her father, the blending of family, hard work and support have allowed Megan to reach career dreams such as earning a spot on the 2019 Solheim Cup team. Her infectious perspective will put a smile on your face and inspire you at the same time. Parents and players this is one special episode.
Alongside the interview Keith covers the US Senior Women's Open on site, recaps the first two rounds of men's Olympic golf and of course makes you laugh with the Weekly Update.
ProShow Playlist Ep. #171:
Riptide (Vance Joy), Way Less Sad (AJR), West Coast (Imagine Dragons)
The golf industry is full of innovators, entrepreneurs and community builders. Colin Weston is all three. What an interview as he reveals the key elements of a creative mindset, using failure as motivation and what the golf world needs more of. He's a pop-culture superstar with a great down to earth delivery. Listen and you'll instantly be a fan of his personality and projects.
The ProShow brand continues to grow, Collin Morikawa's coach gives us an inside look, Rickie Fowler's Cobra driver works fine and of course the Weekly Update are all a part of another awesome episode.
ProShow Playlist Ep. #170:
Feels Like Summer (Weezer), Mod Squad TV Show Theme Song (Al Caiola), In My Place (Coldplay)
A major championship week deserves a major champion as our guest. With 5 USGA titles to his credit, Hale Irwin is one of the most successful American golfers of all-time. This Hall of Fame member has 83 professional wins, 3 US Opens and a NCAA Individual title on his resume. Together Hale and Keith discuss the Open Championship, his career consistency, and the future of the game. Throughout their conversation, you can still sense Hale’s competitive fire. Alongside the interview, Keith covers the current pop-culture events of 2021’s last major at Royal St. George’s.
Matt Cardis is a modern golfer. He's also a man with a purpose, and whether he's traveling around with the US Open trophy or cleaning a beach with fellow golfers he's always inspiring others. This brilliant photographer and golf fanatic will not only get your attention, he just might change your perspective about this timeless game. Paired with the interview is a our weekly coverage of pop-culture current events and the Weekly Update.
We turn on the Golf Channel every day to get the latest golf stories and results. Ever wonder how it all started? Michael Whelan was the Senior Vice President and Executive Producer who built the channel back in 1994-1995. He and his team hired, produced, scheduled, and developed the architecture for one of the most successful single sport channels of all time. Together Keith and Michael discuss hiring the likes of Scott Van Pelt and Kelly Tilghman. A creative mastermind, Whelan’s stories will give you a great perspective on how it all came together. It’s a busy episode overall with coverage of Nelly’s win, the epic playoff and the weekly update. Download an enjoy!
This week's "major" guest is Alisa Rodriguez. Alisa is a PGA Associate Professional from Balcones CC in Austin, Texas. She is competing in the KPMG Women's PGA Championship. One of 8 PGA/LPGA Professionals in this world class field. Her career journey has followed a successful road from college standout, to TopGolf ambassador and now country club coach. You can hear her infectious nature right through the radio. Alongside Alisa's interview, Keith gives us a US Open Rahm reaction and of course his favorite stories in the update!
It's one of golf's biggest weeks and we have one of golf's greatest leaders. The CEO and President of TaylorMade Golf, David Abeles, joins Keith to discuss more than just a Major Championship. This insightful interview shows another side of a truly innovative leader. There's no doubt he runs a successful company, but the emotion behind this conversation shows how he has built a wonderful team culture. Tune in and take notes especially if you're an entrepreneur because David offers up some insights worth recording. Prior to the interview Keith shares a personal Tiger story about the 2008 US Open and the Weekly Update is wall to wall entertainment. Enjoy another signature show.
Tucker Booth is a pop-culture personality. An amazing renaissance man who injects life into the golf ecosystem. He's a writer, musician, rapper and producer. Together with Keith they discuss everything from the future of golf media to the Women's US Open last week at the Olympic Club. It's a killer conversation. Before the interview, Keith tells an amazing story about participating in "Golf's Longest Day," and of course the Weekly Update includes both Phil and Brooks this week! Just another great compilation of content on the Proshow...
The USGA has taken an aggressive approach to promoting women’s sports through golf. One of the leaders of that passionate push is Craig Annis. He’s their Chief Brand Officer and in this episode, we talk to him live from the 76th Women’s US Open hosted by the famed Olympic Club in San Francisco. It’s an engaging interview and really sets the tone for an emotional show. Alongside the interview, we discuss a 17-year-old New Jersey High School Junior leading the Women’s US Open and the Weekly Update highlighted by Phil, Xander and a pop-culture reference Alex Cejka fans will never forget!
Will Hutter is the Director of Golf at the famed Olympic Club in San Fransisco. Host of the 76th United States Women's Open, Will tells all about the impending challenge these women face, working with the USGA and hypnosis? Well almost all. He's a global golf ambassador and great interview. Take a moment to enjoy his story, the recent Princeton pivot of the LPGA, Brooks versus Bryson and so much more. Wait, how about Phil? Yes he's in this episode as well. Just too much to list, tune in!
The 103rd PGA Championship includes a Team of 20 professionals in the field who manage a career in the golf industry. These PGA Members have a unique opportunity to join the world's best once per year in this major championship. Patrick Rada is one of those playing in the tournament. Currently, the Head Golf Professional at the McArthur Golf Club in Hobe Sound, FL this South Carolina native joins Keith to talk the Ocean Course, his career and experiences this week alongside the like of Brooks Koepka and Phil Mickelson. Download and enjoy the stories and of course the Weekly Update.
Steve Scott is a trail blazing PGA Professional. On the 25th Anniversary of his epic final match against Tiger Woods, he wrote a book Hey Tiger, You Need to Move Your Mark Back. As a PGA Coach, Steve has taken the USGA Amateur finals moment and built a successful PGA career in golf. Today he's a digital Director of Instruction for Golfweek, a commentator for PGA Tour Live along with being a Head Golf Professional for the Outpost Club and Silver Club Golfing Society. He takes an entrepreneurial approach to his PGA career journey and represents an amazing world of opportunity to all PGA Professionals in our industry. Alongside you'll also find the usual great pop-culture sports commentary.
Golf's greatest female champion joins Keith this week on the ProShow. In the interview, Annika discusses caddying for her son on Mother's Day, engaging more women players and the amazing work her Foundation does. A true treat to celebrate with her on air for Mother's Day weekend. An endless ambassador for the game she shows why she is just that; a Superwoman. Alongside Annika there's current event commentary, stories from the PGA Works Collegiate Championship, a new "Super Golf League" and the Walker Cup this weekend. Don't miss the Weekly Update! A special show for a special weekend.
Golf is a community. This week on the ProShow we are treated to two entrepreneurs who believe just that. Meet Adam Grubb and Mike Ryan. Two genuine golf guys who have founded "Stick and Hack." An innovative media platform designed to connect golfers locally, nationally and globally. Sounds pretty ambitious, but when you listen to them you learn right away they have more than a plan. Pair their story with a sensational DraftKings victory tale and the infamous Weekly Update and you're ProShow experience is complete!
The 2020 New Jersey PGA Teacher of the Year, Nick Bova, joins Keith from Port St. Lucie, Florida. He's about to compete in the PNC Championship. That's the national PGA Club Professional tournament. With Keith, they discuss his preparation for the big week and his coaching techniques. Bova balances work and play better than most, and you'll love hearing his insights. Keith also shares his guidelines for great partner play on the course and the Weekly Update. Tune in and turn it up because this episode's playlist is a good one.
Fresh off a week at the 85th Masters, America's Amateur Champion joins Keith on the ProShow. From room service in the Crow's Nest to the first tee nerves with defending champion Dustin Johnson, Ty shares it all! Matsuyama might have won, but our USGA Champion steals this show. With the Walker Cup and US Open at Torrey Pines in his near future getting a couple minutes was really worthwhile. The "Weekly Update" has plenty of Masters reactions, hoodies and the PGA Tour's latest move to embrace gambling. It's a live show with some great "live" music.
It's Masters week and we have an episode worthy of a green jacket. PGA Tour and APGA Tour player Kamaiu Johnson joins Keith. Together they talk Masters, and his amazing 2021. He's played tour events at Pebble Beach, Bay Hill and PGA National this spring. Oh yeah, and the famous Pro-Member at Seminole Golf Club! I'm not sure what's more amazing his story or his genuine nature when telling it. The interview, a Masters report and the infamous "Weekly Update" all combine to make this show unlike any other.
It's an exciting week in women's golf and we pull out all the stops with this episode. Florida State Women's Coach Amy Bond joins us with a live report from the Augusta National Women's Amateur. Her commentary covering the players and atmosphere just engages us through the airwaves. Following Coach Bond, Abby Liebenthal joins the ProShow. A creative community developer, this USGA Senior Manager has built a very successful women's golf group called "Fore the Ladies." Their clinic series is gaining momentum nationwide. In the interview, she describes what the clinics are like, their platform and the future or their community. Keith closes the ProShow with another one of his infamous "Weekly Updates."
Dream big, because dreams can come true. That's the amazing mantra of PGA Professional Earl Cooper. He's a Golf Digest award winning coach, an author, a clothing pioneer and magnificent mentor. This inspirational interview will engage and educate you. Other highlights include the Seminole Pro-Member, Michelle Wie-West returns to the LPGA and of course the infamous "Weekly Update." Do yourself a favor and download this uplifting episode.
The ProShow is known for finding great guests. This week we are proud to host Garrett Johnston. A young voice in covering the game who will undoubtedly impress you with his perspective and passion. A man with an innate ability to conjure up great emotion in the stories he writes and shows. He's a podcast host, a writer, a producer and essential part of the Scott Van Pelt Sportscenter shows. Tune in to hear him cover the Players, his career and his future! Alongside this awesome interview, we'll perform the Weekly Update and cover the most unique pop-culture golf stories of the week.
PGA Tour winner and 2005 Players Champion Fred Funk joins Keith on the ProShow. It's a cool interview as Fred talks about his first course design project in Colorado, his PGA Tour career and his degree in Law Enforcement. Combine that with his perspective on the 2021 Players Championship, Keith's breakdown of Bryson being Bryson at Bay Hill and of course the highlight reel known as the Weekly Update. It's not every week we have an 8-time PGA Tour winner on air with us, check it out!
For 15 years, Beth Ann Nichols has been covering the LPGA for Golfweek magazine. A sensational scribe, she presents her perspective in a very entertaining way. Her stories are genuine; just like her. To kick off March, Beth Ann joins Keith to discuss the Korda sisters, Annika's return and Mike Whan's departure. Her infectious attitude resonates through the airwaves. Download this Show for a fantastic interview, a red Sunday salute story along with the comedic ProShow Update. Enjoy!
For 18 years Golf Digest has complied an equipment edition called the "Hot List." This is the most popular golf publication of the year. In this episode, Keith is joined by Golf Digest Senior Equipment Editors Mike Stachura and Mike Johnson. For two decades these 2 men have created this special labor of love. Listen in as they give you an insider's take to the 2021 list. After all, the "Hot List" is a compilation of player feedback, scientist input and expert writing. With equipment sales sky rocketing in 2020 this interview is very timely. Enjoy the equipment education. Of course, alongside you will also hear a recap of the Genesis Invitational and the Pro Show Weekly Update.
Gavin Parker is a motivational speaker. A PGA Professional with enough energy to light up a ballroom, he attacks life with more positivity than a trip to Disney World. Known in golf circles as the CEO of Junior Golf, Gavin is a leader in teaching people in vanguard ways. When you listen to this interview, you will quickly find yourself taking notes and no sooner following him on social media. Alongside this fantastic interview Keith covers the big news from the USGA this week and of course, The ProShow Update. Turn the volume up for this one as the playlist is almost as hot as the dialogue.
The audience for golf is growing by the second due in large part to young leaders like the PGA's Charles Dillahunt. Strategic Adjunct to the CEO, Seth Waugh, and CPO, Sandy Cross, Charles has been a driving force getting new communities involved in the game. In this engaging interview, we discuss eSports, country music, Call of Duty, The Bachelor and sneakers. Yes he fits right into our amazing pop-culture world on the ProShow. After listening, you'll know why the growth of this game will include everyone worldwide. Listeners will also be entertained by the Weekly Update, Pebble Beach commentary and the PGA's big announcement from this past week.
The ProShow loves to tell stories about fascinating people. In this episode, we discover Nic Sulsky. Nic is the President of Monkey Knife Fight. One of the brightest minds in the gaming industry, his vision for the evolution of the daily fantasy world is extremely interesting. At a time when our world is fascinated with gambling, Nic has a unique ability to put it all into perspective. Just this week alone the PGA Tour and NBC have started their own gaming channel. He's certainly high on the growth of his industry in golf and his lifestyle brand. Yes, in many ways Nic is Furious George, the character who leads this incredibly fun company. Alongside our conversation with Nic, there's a solution to the USGA's problems, a look back to the WMPO in 2020 and our infamous "Weekly Update."
As our world rapidly changes, it's important to keep pace with the leaders in our industry. The PGA of America has been working hard on their digital footprint while the world has been on hold. They anticipated this tremendous surge in golf and have evolved. Rob Smith and Mark Johnson lead a team of brilliant folks who are taking their platform to the next level for golfers and most importantly, golf leaders! PGA.com is about to become the #1 online resource in golf and these two explain why in their interview with Keith. Combine that with a USGA report from Torrey Pines and the "new" ProShow Weekly Update. Truly a segment you won't want to miss.
This episodes epitomizes the relevance of the ProShow. Start with pop-culture commentary, then an epic interview and close with the most interesting stories in our golf ecosystem. Will Ahmed, CEO of WHOOP joins us on air to talk about his journey as the founder of a truly transformative life device. From breaking down sleep to diagnosing Covid-19 we cover it all. The most fascinating moments come when he opens up about his own personal journey alongside the evolution of his company. Take notes entrepreneurs, this content is gold. There's no doubt Will is empowering his entire WHOOP community daily. Alongside the interview, Keith spins the cancel culture mentality. Asking everyone to use it as a moment of positive progress rather than more negative energy. Close it out with news and notes from the active golf world, this is one impactful Show.
We tell the best stories on this Show. Ken Bentley is a really engaging and inspiring human being. A 31 year successful business executive took his knowledge/passion and started the APGA (Advocates Professional Golf Association) Tour a decade ago. Listen to Ken as he describes his tour and players with so much genuine love. The APGA is a great success and Ken is one of the major driving forces behind it. A wonderfully relevant interview as we celebrate the memory of Martin Luther King Jr. this weekend. Tune in and enjoy. Alongside the Ken Bentley interview, Keith tells you all about the most interesting stories in golf from this week. What better way to stay on top of what really matters in the game.
This episode highlights the best moments on air from 2020. Keith takes us all on an entertainment ride. With one great story after another who could forget Gary Player singing or the Phil Mickelson chipping story at the PGA Championship. Remember when Keith interviewed World Series Champion Jonny Gomes at the Waste Management People's Open? Relive these moments and many more from a very crazy year. This Show is also the final Springdale Golf LIVE. Yes, after 12 seasons at Springdale, the Director of Fun is moving on. Tune in to the end to hear Keith's future plans for the Show and his emotional goodbye...
A Christmas gift of a guest. Leslie Anne Wade led CBS Sports as their Senior Vice President of Communications and PR. One of the first female storytellers in sports, and in this interview she opens up about the amazing times she and her contemporaries had paving the way for the future of sports broadcasting. In 2010, she started her own successful media management company and continues to innovate today. Her ability to capture an audience is just infectious. Listening to her describe coverage of the Superbowl, Masters, Final Four, Olympics and a plethora of others makes for some great interview entertainment. Enjoy this holiday treat!
John Ourand is the Media Reporter for the Sports Business Journal. An amazing resource for all things we watch and experience in sports. With so many questions circling around the golf world going into 2021, who better to come on air and help us prepare? Why did the Golf Channel move? Where will we see the PGA Tour next? What else can we look forward to as fans? There's so many mysteries and if anybody can help us with the answers, it's John. Tune in for a really interesting look at 2020 and into 2021...
The biggest event in women's golf is organized and run by the USGA. The 75th Women's US Open this week in Houston, TX is the center of attention in the golf world. To describe the impact this event is having, we are joined by Craig Annis, the Chief Brand Officer of the USGA. The man behind the message, Craig and Keith discuss why these women are worth watching and what it means to our golf ecosystem as we close 2020. It's a super interesting discussion and I have more than a feeling if you listen to this episode you'll be watching the tournament before the weekend is over.
The Golf Channel has been an amazing success story for 25 years and counting... That success has been strongly dependent upon great leaders and great storytellers. Todd Lewis joined that team in 2008 and is definitely one of their best on air talents. He accompanies Keith this week and together they discuss his tremendous work ethic, career-life balance and Tiger's glutes. Tune in and download this week's episode. The entertainment level is high as they feed off one another in this amazing interview. Did we mention... there will be more singing this week!
He's traveled 16 million miles in his career, been elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame, won 167 professional tournaments on 6 continents over 7 decades, 9 major championships, but have you ever heard Gary Player sing? The Black Knight joined Keith on a Black Friday and together they create a little storytelling magic. Looking for a blueprint to a successful playing career, marriage, family and business? Then download this episode and enjoy the discussion as Mr. Player opens up like few have heard before. It's a special Show for a wonderful holiday week. This is one episode you'll want to hear more than once...
The National Golf Foundation tracks golf - rounds, revenue, etc. Ted Eleftheriou is a PGA Professional who works for the NGF as their Vice President of Player Development and Engagement. He has a career spanning decades of bringing people into the game. So what does a man who has spent his whole professional career think when rounds of golf are up 20%+ nationwide? Listen to this awesome interview where he and Keith give their industry insider perspective on the golf boom. This is a very valuable conversation, and one golf leaders nationwide shouldn't overlook. Download and take notes, your 2021 success depends upon it...
The ecosystem of golf is an advanced marketplace. Take for example, Luke Reese an industry executive for decades sits down during a pandemic and pens a great golf storytelling novel. In this episode, he visits with Keith and describes the inspiration for the book and describes some of the great tales found within. Believe it or not the characters in his book are even more interesting than the courses they play. Much like the book, this Show flies by with great humor and energy. Hit the link and take a listen to some truly unique stories.
On his way to Augusta National Golf Club, 2019 United States Amateur Champion Andy Ogletree joins the Show. Andy tells Keith about his year as the Amateur Champion, adapting to new Championship schedules and a whole lot more. He reveals his preparation for next week and the 84th Masters Tournament. You'll love his perspective on playing the first two rounds with Tiger Woods, the defending Masters Champion. It's a special moment for a young man we will be hearing plenty from for years to come!
One of our "coolest" episodes yet. Senior Director of Player Relations at the USGA, Jason Gore, joined us on air this week. Former PGA Tour winner, Walker Cup winner, participant in 10 USGA Championships and great ambassador for the game talks about his innovative role. It's a new USGA mindset folks and nobody represents it better than Gore. Tune in and enjoy his refreshing take on all of the allied associations in golf. This is a good one, enjoy!
Famed female broadcaster Ann Liguori joins Keith this week to discuss her amazing career in sports media. Ann has an amazing career where she has reinvented herself in so many successful ways. She is a host, producer, executive, author and philanthropist. An amazing role model for men and women this discussion is not to be missed. Tune in, turn it up and most of all enjoy the tunes!
PGA Professional and Broadcaster John Mascari is our inspiration this week on air. Together with Keith covering the pop-culture of sports, these two go back and forth tremendously well. PGA Tour, golf trends, the entire 2020 season and some great radio fun. If you like great entertainment these two can provide it and then some. Hit the play button...
This week we had an author, all-American player, award-winning coach, podcast host and broadcaster on the Show. Hard to believe that is all one person, but Mark Immelman does it all! An amazing guest for our weekly dip into the pop-culture of sports, Mark tells his story of coming to America from South Africa to play collegiate golf. What it's like to be out working for CBS Sports and so much more. A humble golf hero this interview is proof positive nice hard working guys do finish first. Tune in to hear one of the best voices in the game.
The LPGA is playing in New Jersey at the Seaview Hotel and Golf Club. Alex McGann is the PGA Director of Golf at Seaview and host to the ShopRite LPGA Classic this week. He joins Keith on air to discuss the tournament, record rounds in 2020 and a number of other unique topics. This particular LPGA Championship always awards a wonderful winner each year. The historic Seaview Hotel is a special venue and this episode tells that story. Not to mention, a report from the NGF on rounds played, Keith's recap of the NJ Senior Open this week played at Springdale and some other equally engaging news and notes from the world of pop-culture golf!
Valuable, amazing, entertaining... words to describe the interview with PGA Professional and Performance Coach Rick Sessinghaus. He's Collin Morikawa's coach and a fascinating study in learning how to be at your very best not just in golf, but your daily life. From start to finish this episode will make you take notes. Not mental notes, actual notes. The information Rick shares is truly inspirational and helpful. So grab a pen and paper and then hit play. Enjoy another amazing episode of the Pro Show.
The second Major Championship takes place of the 2020 season here in the nearby Mamaroneck, New York. Winged Foot Golf Club plays host to the 120th US Open. Keith discusses the course, the players and whole lot more on the fly. Tune in before the tournament ends this weekend to learn some great insights about this year's United States Golf Championship!
Springdale is celebrating its 125th Anniversary this week and what better way to do it than with the President of the USGA, Stu Francis. Springdale was the 58th club in the United States recognized by the USGA, and Stu gives his valuable perspective on our wonderful course and the important role it played in helping the USGA get started. Keith and Stu also discuss the US Open next week which is being played at nearby Winged Foot Golf Club. This episode is entertaining from start to finish. I highly recommend you listen to Stu's advice at the end in his final Rapid Fire Q&A answer, words to live by...
Award winning writer and author from the New York POST, Mark Cannizzaro joins Keith this week. Together they break down the Tour Championship and recap the PGA Tour restart. Along the way some great questions come up for discussion. It's one of those very thoughtful episodes. So turn us on, and let Keith and Mark take your pop-culture sports week to another level.
We are 11 weeks in to the return of the PGA Tour and by all accounts from a fan's perspective, expectations have been exceeded. Each and every week we receive a great story-line and the second leg of the playoffs promises another one this week as well. How does this all come together? Well it isn't easy and it takes a team of dedicated, thoughtful and hard working folks nationwide to entertain us with amazing professional golf. Tom Alter, the VP of Editorial Development for the PGA Tour joins the Show this week to tell us all about the return, the last couple months and more importantly - what's next! Download and listen, this episode is engaging from start to finish.
Princeton's own Lyla Shaver steals the Show this week! The winner of the B.Draddy "design your own polo" contest tells us how she came up with the winning shirt. As a surprise for her, designer of B.Draddy clothing, Billy Draddy joins her on air today to congratulate her. The 11-year old in town resident and Billy take over the Show at one point. Their two creative minds talking is some of the most inspirational content we have ever produced. Don't miss this episode, and especially listen with your kids if you want them to follow their dreams...
It's a another awesome week of storytelling from the 102nd PGA Championship. This time Keith connects with "Team of 20" member, PGA Professional Alex Knoll from Lehigh Valley, PA. Aside from being a player in last week's major championship, Alex is a teaching professional, high school golf team coach and math teacher! Wait until you hear his stories from the PGA... they are more than entertaining. Alex's candor and self deprecating commentary are hilarious. He even played a practice round with eventual winner Collin Morikawa! Hit play and turn this one up, it is radio gold.
PGA Professional Jason Caron joins Keith. Jason a former PGA Tour player is now the Head Professional at the Mill River Club in Oyster Bay, NY. He's one of 20 PGA Professionals playing in the 102nd PGA Championship this week - 2020's first Major Championship! Jason and his wife Liz are a dynamic duo who together run the golf operation at their Club. Oh, did we mention she's a former LPGA Tour member and collegiate national champion. When it comes to competitive golf, they might just be the best couple in the nation. It's a great story of life balance and success. Tune in to hear this great interview from TPC Harding Park.
7-time LPGA winner Michelle McGann joins the Show this week. Who better to celebrate the return of the LPGA tour in 2020. From standout junior golfer to Solheim Cup winner, Keith has Michelle cover it all. What an "amazing" career. Quite possibly the most impressive aspect of Michelle's extraordinary life, her Fund to support juvenile diabetes awareness and education. It's another inspiring episode from the Director of Fun. Tune in and of course turn it up!
Golf has seen an immediate impact upon its return. How is your facility handling the pandemic push? Take a couple minutes and listen to the inspirational minds behind the global player development program called Operation 36. They have over 525 different locations worldwide. Their approach is vanguard and their passion is infectious. PGA Professionals Ryan Dailey and Matt Reagan join Keith on air to share their proven methods for creating golfers and increasing revenue. Their story is equally valuable for parents and coaches. Tune in, turn it up and take notes.
Equipment guru John Heise from Driving Range Heroes joins Keith this week on air to discuss the hottest items on the club market in 2020. Even though it's July, many of us just started playing about 4 to 6 weeks ago. With Demo Days popping up at various ranges and clubs this is the perfect time to whet the equipment junkies appetite. Tune in for some great insights and cool stories.
It's cool how many amazing people out there love golf like we do on Springdale Golf LIVE. ABC 6 Philadelphia's Action News anchor, Matt O'Donnell is an avid golfer. The man who wakes up Philadelphia every day, inspires our listeners on a Friday afternoon! There's no doubt his energy and Keith's love for storytelling make for a great episode. His career, a little Detroit Golf Club discussion and an interview with golf's present day CEO - Jay Monahan. It's a fast paced Show from the very start... buckle up.
Pop-culture news and sports all wrapped up into one big holiday weekend episode. DJ wins at the Travelers, Bryson is the best player on tour, the PGA of America cancels the PNC and NBC is going to televise the US Open again?!?!? Combine that with some fun 4th of July Q&A and you'll be entertained. Tune in and get the sports news you need.
As professional sports continue to make their comeback, many questions are raised. This week we have a true insider with us from the New England Revolution. An original Major League Soccer franchise celebrating their 25th season. Cathal Conlon, their Vice President of Marketing gives us the inside scoop as their league prepares to return on July 8th. More sports pop-culture stories as we compare their plan versus the PGA Tour's week. The man who made Irish Echo's Top 40 under 40 sports leaders has a fresh perspective and an accurate inside take. Tune in and learn about the challenges, culture shifts and competition all leagues are going through to get started and remain connected to their fan base.
Golf's Mr. Style, Marty Hackel, joins Keith this week on air. Fashion Editor at Golf Digest for decades and Golf Channel correspondent, Marty is a tremendous personality in golf's business world. He's also an expert on Father's Day gift giving. Tune in and hear what to get Dad this holiday weekend. Doesn't matter his age, they cover 4 generations of fathers and grandfathers. It's a return trip to the Show for Marty and there's no doubt he has a great rapport with Keith. Their PGA Tour "Fashion Leaderboards" are famous and they even have some advice for the newly bulked up Bryson. Download and enjoy!
This episode is high energy from the very start. Keith is joined by Arjun Chowdri, the Chief Innovation Officer of the PGA of America. Their conversation talks about the globalization of the game, his career path to this very cool role and Jay-Z. Arjun is a Sports Business Journal 2020 Top 40 under 40 honoree and the first from the PGA! From his foundation efforts to fun it's all jam packed into this great episode. Your ears will be entertained!
Geoff Shackelford joins Keith on air this week. Together they discuss LA Country Club, golf course architecture, movies and so much more. Geoff is author of 11 books, has written for everyone in golf and currently is a senior scribe at Golfweek and can been seen on the Golf Channel. A big believer in adding more fun to the game, the only limit on this interview was time. Another great Show!
Thomas Leary, Assistant Editor at Sports Business Journal joins Keith on air. Together they discuss golf taking a leadership role bringing professional sports back. It's a great conversation covering the Match 2, prospects for the Match 3? From fans and content development during a complete sports pause these two get into all of it. It's a really refreshing discussion as sports eyes a return over the next couple months.
Superintendent Donovan Maguigan joins Keith this week. Together they discuss his many hobbies, the future of golf course agronomy and so much more. Donovan's a fascinating guy and this interview is just the tip of the iceberg. Tune in and learn more about Springdale's sensational Superintendent!
"Live" golf returns this week thanks in large part to Taylor Made! To give us a great preview of the epic Sunday event, Bob Maggiore the Chief Marketing Officer of Taylor Made joins Keith on air. After 66 days without golf, these two give the perfect preview covering the return of professional golf. Bob's insights on how it all came together, the players, then the teams, finding the course, etc. Amazing insights from a man who helped make it all happen.
Golf returns to New Jersey - so what better time to check in with two of NJ's leading men? Chris Bauer from the NJPGA and Kevin Purcell from the NJ State Golf Association join Keith this week. These two engaging Executive Directors explain the detailed process of working together so that we all have golf to play in our state. Their stories along with some future predictions for the summer tournament season are definitely worth a listen. Check it out!
Legendary PGA Professional Mike Harmon joins Keith this week. One of the finest Club Professional storytellers you'll find. Mike is the Director of Golf at the Secession Golf Club in Beaufort, South Carolina. An amazing national club nestled in the low country. It's a fun interview as they cover his days playing the PGA Tour, more than 80 golf trips overseas and some surprising Rapid Fire Q & A. Tune in and have some fun!
Master PGA Professional Suzy Whaley joins Keith this week to discuss the Golf Emergency Relief Fund, state of the golf nation, coaching online and so much more. What a great opportunity to talk one on one with the President of the PGA of America. It's inspiring to hear her talk about the future of golf, and genuine to her how much she misses it. With the sports world experiencing a great pause this week's show definitely fills the void. Tune in!
PGA Board of Director, Tom Henderson joins Keith to discuss the Golf Emergency Relief Fund. A new initiative started by the PGA of America to assist those of the golf industry in need. Though Phase 1 may already be filled, there will be a Phase 2 coming very soon... All the most accurate information can be found easily at www.golf.e4erelief.org They finished up with an interesting best practices discussion for everyone with ideas on how to handle golf's resurgence once we all hit the course again!
Metropolitan PGA Professional and media personality Brian Crowell joins Keith. Part of the CBS Sports team, he usually spends early April in Augusta, Georgia. Fortunately for us, Brian had some extra time this week to come on air and discuss his Masters experiences in the broadcast booth. This episode resonates with high energy music and great interview entertainment!
Have you heard what our great sponsor Summit Golf Brands is up to? Listen to this amazing story of helping others during this time of need. Keith also believes the summer/fall professional golf schedule is starting to come into focus. Wait until you hear the news he has from the USGA and a surprise from Golfweek magazine! Did we also mention Tiger and Phil are preparing for a rematch? This time they will have some celebrity NFL partners. Tune in for these stories and some great tunes in this episode.
Another week of entertaining content. Keith surveyed 100 PGA Professionals with some of his famous Rapid Fire questions. Wait until you hear some of these answers! There's also some suggestions of what to do while at home with your family and a response to the Brandel situation. It all adds up to another great episode of Friday fun.
Keith leads the Show today with two very interesting story-lines. The first is a proposed sports schedule for the remainder of the 2020 calendar. Believe it or not he includes four golf majors, the Ryder Cup, football, baseball, the restart of the NHL, NBA and all before November 1st! It's a very interesting take. No sports on TV? No problem, as we get the Top 10 sports movies of all-time. Plenty to watch from this list and digest for the week in pop-culture sports coverage. Enjoy!
Keith is joined by media veteran Kraig Kann. Together they attempt to describe the week that was in golf and sports. Kraig's perspective from The Players Championship along with Keith's questions creates a very appropriate story for this week.
Keith is joined by an amazing PGA Professional named Will Robins. Will is the Director of Instruction at Empire Ranch Golf Club in Folsom, CA. Together they discuss his innovative coaching/teaching style. He likes to guarantee success to his students! Teachers take notice, this man is leading an instruction revolution that is working. It's also Bay Hill week and Keith tells a great Arnold Palmer story at the end of the show, you'll want to hear this one.
Legendary golf instructor Bill Harmon joins Keith on air this week. Together they discuss growing up as a Harmon, learning from their father and his current day to day life. Bill's perspective on teaching and the future of the game is really interesting. During Tower Talk, Keith talks Brooks' GQ interview and the coronavirus versus golf. Will there be an impact this spring..? Tune in to find out this and so much more.
The Urban Golf Academy comes to Springdale Golf LIVE. Founder and President, Kate Tempesta joins Keith this week. Her vanguard program teaches junior golfers between the ages of 3-8. It's a brilliant, holistic approach she has developed. Tune in and take notes audience, she's a super smart player development leader in golf. Tower Talk is pretty spicy due the comments from Brooks Koepka and Peter Kostis this past week. Pop-culture golf news with a little fire!
Ryan French is the creative mind behind the Monday Q-School blog online. Follow him on Twitter and you will learn all about the "minor leagues" of professional golf. His unique storytelling skill gives an accurate report on what it takes to become a PGA Tour player. The struggle is real and he covers it every week online. Speaking of real, the USGA/R&A have published their long awaited report on distance in golf. We breakdown the 102 page report for you, just listen.
PGA of America Hall of Famer Renee Powell joins Keith today. Together they discuss her amazing golf stories and current impact on the game. Golf is doing so well in so many ways and leaders like Renee are the reason for it. A true global golf ambassador, she's one of the most special interviews Keith has ever given. Don't miss this one!
It's an episode unlike any other. This week Keith performs the Show live from the 16th hole at the Waste Management People's Open. This PGA Tour event is known for its immense crowds and great golf action. Keith is joined by World Series Champion, Jonny Gomes. Together they discuss the People's Open and Trackman for MLB batters. Tune in, this is a great live show.
The biggest week in golf calls for an even bigger Show! Keith broadcasts live from the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, FL. Joining him on air are Suzy Whaley and Seth Waugh. Suzy is the President of the PGA of America and Seth is the CEO. The Show doesn't end there... Philadelphia Eagle football legend Ron Jaworski closes the Show with an interview to remember. What a way to recap what was a great week in the golf world.
Golf Digest and GOLF Magazine ranked instructor, Dana Dahlquist joins Keith this week. Together they discuss the PGA Tour, his background and the future they see in golf. Dana is a great instructor and storyteller. His big picture perspective and mentor mindset are both infectious. In the second half, Keith gives a little update on the "return" of Brooks Koepka. Enjoy!
Expert Performance Coach Shawn Humphries joins Keith this week. Together they discuss his proven method for better performance. Shawn's story is a very interesting one covering the knowledge he acquired by working with NFL, MLB and Olympic athletes. Looking to perform your best in 2020? You have to listen to this interview. After the break, Keith gives a farewell tribute to the man who shaped the modern golf landscape, Pete Dye.
Sean Cain, the Director of Instruction at The Kingdom of Golf at Reynolds Lake Oconee joins Keith in this episode. Sean is an PGA award winning instructor and junior golf development guru. Golfing parents and junior players you won't want to miss his two keys to succeeding in competitive golf. Together they discuss the benefits of expert club fitting and the Director of Fun's fitting experience at the Kingdom in December. Keith closes with his 2020 predictions for the PGA Tour.
Amazing junior golfer Tommy Morrissey and his father Joe join Keith on air. Tommy is an accomplished tournament player who is just 9 years old and has only one arm. His amazing story and bright personality are infectious. After the break, Keith sings a special thank you to all 58 of his 2019 guests of the Show. Did we mention the song of the week is live performed in studio by a couple other junior golfers..!
Straight from southern California to our Show, Keith interviews the hottest instructor in the land; George Gankas. Listen in as they discuss his 2019, new website and what George would do if he was the President of the PGA! You won't want to miss any of this one... Keith also announces the winner of our Optishot Golf home simulator contest.
Kevin Johnston, President of Optishot Golf joins Keith this week. They discuss how to play golf at home, at night and with family and friends. Kevin's innovative mind displays a uniquely refreshing look at the value of technology in making golf more approachable and of course... fun!
Keith covers a great local story this week as West Windsor native Ryan Siegler is preparing for Korn Ferry Qualifying School finals. His coach is our very own Golf Digest award wining instructor, Jason Barry. Keith talks with both as Ryan prepares for the biggest moment of his young golfing life. From Towson State to Tour School, this a great story, tune in.
Golf course architect Gil Hanse joins Keith for this awesome Thanksgiving Show. Together they discuss music, course design and "Caveman Golf." Tune in to learn about Gil, his philosophy and the work he is doing with the PGA of America in Frisco, Texas. Keith goes over his 2019 TOP 5 Thanksgiving list of great fun and pop-culture stories as well!
The Instruction Editor of Golf Magazine and Golf.com joins Keith to give our listeners an insider recap of the Top 100 Instructor Summit held at famed Pinehurst Resort. Together they discuss the presenters, networking and surprises from this vanguard event. As part of the discussion, Luke gives Keith some insights into where and when most of this amazing content will be released. Cool event, and an even better summary from the man who designed this historic gathering.
Brett Quigley, PGA Tour player and now Champions Tour competitor joins Keith on air. Together they talk about Brett's career, growing up as a Quigley golfer in Rhode Island and how to improve the PGA Tour. Brett and Keith really connect and make this a very fun episode.
PGA Professional Bob Ford joins Keith on air to talk about his historic career and the state of the game. The 2017 USGA Bob Jones Award recipient, Ford was the Head Golf Professional at Oakmont Country Club for nearly 40 years; currently the Director of Golf at Seminole Golf Club in Juno, Florida. Tune in and hear Bob's great stories from the past and his engaging vision for the future of our game.
Michael Leemhuis joins Keith on air this week. He is a PGA Master Professional and award winning country club leader and visionary. Former COO/General Manager of Congressional and President of The Ocean Reef Club; together they discuss the future of private clubs and golf for younger generations. It is a very interesting discussion covering the traditions of the game and how we can prepare for the future to ensure we all remain relevant. Check it out, it's a cool conversation.
To celebrate all the great things the NJ Golf Foundation does here in New Jersey for the game of golf we have a very special episode. Joined by PGA Head Professional Bryan DeMarco from the Pine Barrens Golf Club hosting MGC Cup to benefit the NJGF and Pete Stefanchik. Pete is the PGA Head Professional from Hawke Pointe and a great volunteer/supporter of the NJGF program PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere). Listen as these two wonderful PGA men talk about supporting New Jersey's best golf foundation. It's 60 minutes of pure entertainment.
Keith's guest this week is a superstar! Erika Larkin, PGA the Director of Instruction at The Club at Creighton Farms in Virginia talks golf instruction and so much more. She gives you a glimpse behind the curtain as she explains the inspiration for her golf videos, tells us what a "near" golf experience is and shares some best practices for engaging more women golfers. Take a moment and listen, she makes it very worthwhile.
PGA Tour player Adam Schenk joins Keith on air. Together they discuss how tour players set goals, the PGA Tour schedule and what changes the players might make if they could... Amazing insights from a man who competes weekly against the best players in the world. You just have to tune in!
The golf world is always in motion. Keith hosts Joe Beditz this week and he is the President and CEO of the National Golf Foundation. The NGF is actively monitoring the business of golf and creating new opportunities to grow the game. Listen in to their discussion about the evolving golf world and what steps are necessary to get those on the couch off, and out on the course. It's a fascinating discussion so tune in!
Keith is joined by Darrell Crall, the Chief Operating Officer of the PGA of America. Listen in as they discuss all the great initiatives the PGA has taken on in 2019. Golf is in a great place with this man in a leading role for one of the largest sports organizations in the world. Make sure you listen to the very end as Keith creates his usual personal bond with the guest and Darrell discusses the programs he's most proud of.
The 2019 PGA of America Golf Professional of the Year, Eric Eshleman joins Keith this week. He is the Director of Golf at the Country Club of Birmingham. A tremendous golf leader, he shares some stories about his career, the moment he learned of the award and together they show how golf can be very fun. Tune in for a great show, these two together are just magic!
Fresh off his Walker Cup team victory, Florida State Seminole and New Jersey native John Pak joins Keith on air. Together they discuss the Walker Cup, junior golf and his goals for the upcoming college season. In the second segment, Keith offers up a couple of interesting ideas to improve televised golf matches like the Solheim and Ryder Cup. Tune in to hear all of this great content!
"Wow" what an opening to this episode... Keith interviews Jon Heise, one of the founders of Driving Range Heroes. An internet blog covering golf. Together they cover all facets of the game in this episode. Tune in and be entertained as golfers should be, where fun is the priority. Enjoy!
The fun keeps rolling on as Keith talks with Troon President and CEO Tim Schantz. Tune in as they discuss the growing golf entertainment business, Tour Championship and his fabled lunch meeting over twenty years ago with golf industry visionary Dana Garmany. A great conversation packed into a quick 30 minutes, how could you miss it?
Run, don't walk to catch this episode. Keith interviews pop golf writer Tom Coyne as he's travelling through Scotland for the Coyne Cup. He's currently working on his latest novel "A Course Called America." This amazing writer and storyteller completely hits it off with Keith in this interview. Enjoy!
On the road this week broadcasting "live" from the FedEx Cup playoffs, The Northern Trust. In this Show, Keith talks to SiriusXM PGA Tour Network's Taylor Zarzour, weekday host of "The Starter." He also talks about the amazing LNGC venue with host PGA Professional Dan Schleichert. Great content, great fun, just another week in the pop-culture of golf!
Keith sits down with a great in-studio guest to talk New Jersey golf past, present and future. Kevin Purcell, Executive Director of the NJ State Golf Association leads one of the most successful golf associations in the nation right here in our state. Together he and Keith discuss the current state of the game and what the future may hold. Enjoy their engaging conversation as they explain why golf in NJ is on the rise and will continue to be for a long time.
It's another fast paced Friday afternoon with the "Director of Fun." This episode Keith is joined by Springdale's Membership and Marketing Coordinator, Brittany Ennis. Together they cover Draft Kings and the PGA Tour, a recap of the Open Championship and a whole lot more. The music almost matches the energy of the Show! Enjoy.
It's Open Championship week and we are talking with John Graham who is "live" at the 148th edition in Portrush, Northern Ireland. He's a PGA Tour player putting coach and instructor. Listen in as he breaks down his client, Graeme McDowell, playing the back 9 at Royal Portrush trying to make the cut for the Open in his hometown. It's an electric story filled with great information and insights. Another entertaining interview in true Keith pop-culture style. Enjoy!
Golf Digest Top 100 Expert Club Fitter and PGA Professional, Kirk Oguri joins Keith to talk about the importance of having correctly fit equipment. Kirk's knowledge depth is awesome and the conviction in his delivery really gives the audience the confidence they need going forward with their golf club choices. Tune in to hear their instant rapport and enjoy the second segment as Keith gives you an update on the pop-golf world.
Keith interviews Chris Fuentes, innovator and CEO of Ranger Ready Repellents who tells everyone how to stay safe this summer season from insect born diseases. For a change of pace, this episode gives us great information on how to be healthy and prepared. Golfers don't always hit it in the short grass... Tune in to ensure you and your loved ones are free from those pesky bugs this outdoor season!
Young PGA Professional leader, Gavin Parker, joins Keith on air as they discuss growing the game by creating a positive environment, instilling a leadership mindset and most importantly encouraging some fun along the way. Don't miss this special episode. Keith is kind of like the Simon Cowell of the golf radio world as he continues to find inspiring talent and refreshing stories to tell. Enjoy! And when you play golf this weekend don't forget to wave...
Andy Johnson from the Fried Egg website covering all aspects of golf with his newsletter, blog and podcast stays for the entire Show as he and Keith cover this week's pop-golf news stories. There's an immediate chemistry between these two as they talk US Open, Bill Simmons, podcasts and a whole lot more. Enjoy!
US Open week coverage in fine style with golf's Mr. Style, Marty Hackel. It's a great "popgolf" episode as they cover the US Open, Pebble Beach and the next big fashion trend coming from the runway to golf... Tune in and enjoy your weekly Friday afternoon jolt of golf pop-culture inspiration.
The Coach of the 2019 NCAA National Champion Stanford Men's Golf Team, Conrad Ray, joins Keith this week. Listen as they discuss coaching success, the 2019 NCAA Finals and a whole lot more. Following Coach Ray's interview, Keith discusses the pop-culture golf news of the week! Tune in for another great episode of SGLive!
Head Golf Professional of Muirfield Village GC, Larry Dornisch joins Keith on air. Host of The Memorial Tournament this week he gives insights on everything from milkshakes to Jack's perspective on the future of the game. Don't miss this wonderful interview, and then Keith's take on Women's Golf Day coming up on June 4th. As well as a report on the US Women's Open. Another great week of content, tune in!
"Motivation for the day." That's what this episode of Springdale Golf LIVE provides as Keith speaks with industry leading sports psychologist and performance coach Dr. Bhrett McCabe. A two-time collegiate national champion at LSU, Dr. McCabe has taken his love for sports and passion for psychology to the next level. Tune in to learn and help your game perform better this Memorial Day weekend!
Keith broadcasts from the 101st PGA Championship at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, NY. This 60 minute program showcases three unique golf celebrities. Major Champion Justin Leonard, Major Artist Lee Wybranski and Major Designer Billy Draddy. Tune in to listen as Keith gets three very different perspectives on the second major championship of the season.
PGA Professional National Champion Alex Beach joins Keith to discuss winning the PNC and preparing for the PGA Championship next week at Bethpage Black. Tune in as this amazing young role model gives you a behind the scenes look at setting his sights on a major championship. During Tower Talk, Keith contemplates the value of Tony Romo on tour..?
Keith is joined by Katie Rudolph, COO of the First Tee of Metropolitan NY. Together they discuss junior golf, The First Tee, Bethpage and some of the best pop-culture golf stories covering the game currently. As a Wake Forest alumni, Katie shares a couple stories about Jen Kupcho winning the ANWA. As a Coach, her 15 year old superstar player from NJ, Megha Gagne just qualified for the US Women's Open! Amazing we fit all Katie does in just 30 minutes.
An action packed show as Keith is joined in studio by 2019 Ivy League Champion Coach of the Princeton Men's Golf Team, Will Green. Coach and Keith discuss his 8th Ivy League title and the difficulty of finding a place to celebrate on Eater Sunday! Keith also talks live to Bluffton, SC and PNC Championship participant, Brian Gaffney. Brian is the Head Golf Professional at Essex Fells Country Club and playing for a coveted Top 20 spot and entry into to the PGA Championship at Bethpage Black next month. Two great guests on one great show. Tune in and listen...
This episode Keith talks with Golf Magazine Top 100 instructor, Jason Baile, Director of Instruction at Belfair. They cover the PGA Tour in Hilton Head, the PNC Championship and "coaching." Don't miss Jason's great explanation of successful goal setting. After the break, Keith tells a couple great insider Tiger stories you just have to hear from back in his Isleworth days.
It's Masters week and Keith is joined by social golf media standout, Amanda Rose. Listen in as they discuss many of the story-lines surrounding the 83rd Masters Tournament. From the leaders to the ANWA, they cover it all. Their fun, pop-culture discussion of the "tradition unlike any other" is coverage you just won't get anywhere else.
It's a celebration of women's golf this week as Keith is joined by LPGA 29-time winner and Hall of Famer, Amy Alcott. She's "live" at the ANA Inspiration, an event she has won 3 times in her career. Listen as they discuss the amazing growth of the women's game, the LPGA's first major of the year and the Augusta National Women's Amateur.
Join Keith as he interviews two golf industry leaders, Dana Garmany CEO of Troon Golf and PGA of America Vice President, Jim Richerson. It's an enlightening conversation as they discuss the future of golf, pop-culture trends and enjoy a little music. As Garmany states, "Golf needs more fun!" Well tune in to Springdale Golf LIVE and learn what fun golf is all about.
The pop-culture story rolls on as Keith interviews one of the best in golf media for the past 25 years. Kraig Kann who was a Golf Channel anchor, C-suite executive for the LPGA and now corporate/media consultant ans SiriusXM voice joined Springdale Golf LIVE this week. Kraig is just another wonderful example of the many great people golf has in it's network working tremendously hard keeping the game so popular. Tune in and enjoy!
It's Players Championship week and Keith interviews 2005 Winner, Fred Funk. Hear stories from his winning campaign and Fred's take on the 2019 edition! Turn up the volume as Keith kicks off this episode with another one of his famous show starters! In the second segment, Keith reveals a great TPC story and covers the week in pop-culture golf.
Listen in as Keith interviews PGA Tour winner Billy Hurley. Currently on tour, Billy takes a break to talk about his experiences at the Naval Academy, playing on tour, participating in the Walker Cup and winning the Men's 2004 Princeton Invitational at Springdale! There are also some great Bay Hill stories from Keith and some insider information about Arnold Palmer.
Its a media bonanza this episode as Keith talks to Golf Magazine Instruction Editor, Luke Kerr-Dineen. They discuss the multimedia platforms of Golf.com in the opening segment. In the second half, Keith covers Springdale current events, Golfweek's coverage of college golf and Monday qualifying for the PGA Tour. The entertainment value is great as Keith entertains his listeners with the pop-culture of golf!
Join Keith this week as he visits with two PGA Professionals, Bob Downey and Dean Kandle. Bob is the Head Golf Professional at Crestmont Country Club in West Orange, NJ. Dean is the Head Golf Professional at St. David's Golf Club in Wayne, PA. Each of them are Captains for the Annual NJPGA versus Philly PGA Charity Hockey match benefiting the NJ Golf Foundation. Keith interviews both Captains as they prepare for tonight's contest!
This just might be the most entertaining interview yet! This week Keith talks to PGA Tour veteran Andrew Magee. The 4-time tour winner who played in over 600 tournaments throughout a 20 year career joins Keith to talk a little Riviera CC, golf in Arizona and so much more. Click to listen and enjoy another fantastic episode of Springdale Golf LIVE.
In this Show, Keith speaks with Erik Anders Lang, an amazing golf content producer. You can't begin to imagine the topics they cover in this episode. You just have to listen, I promise if you do it will make you "Happier." Did I mention there was a little Fortnite talk as well..?
Keith was joined by Alex Kaplan, President and General Manager of Discovery Golf. The company with the foresight to bring GOLFTV to a next generation audience. Listen to Keith and Alex discuss cutting edge content and the future of building a golf ecosystem online. This New Sensation in golf theater is about to Break on Through to a new golf consumer. Did I mention this episode was tons of fun..!
Broadcast on location at one of the finest golf facilities in the world; Lake Nona Golf & Country Club Keith and special guest host John Mascari (Head Professional at Alpine CC, NJ) talk about the PGA Merchandise Show. New products, great story lines and a very cool interview with Lake Nona's Director of Golf, Gregor Jamieson. So much content this Show is 60 minutes long... enjoy the golf culture fun!
There was big PGA Show announcement on today's show. In fact, two of them. More golf pop culture fun and a really interesting interview with PGA Master Professional, Joe Plecker. Plecker is a Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor and has designed a truly revolutionary way to teach golf and grow the game. You have to hear this!
2019 continues with another blockbuster show. Golf's leading designer, Billy Draddy, joins Keith to discuss fashion, fabric and homemade hockey rinks. Tune in to hear two of the best "outside the box thinkers" in the golf industry. Plus Keith gives you his USGA flagstick recommendation.
Keith gets the new year started with a tremendous show. Local Golf Magazine Top 100 instructor, Debbie Doniger, joins him to talk about golf and fitness, an off-season action plan and what's exciting in 2019. Forget those New Year's resolutions, in the opening segment, Keith gives you a new idea to start living your best life this upcoming year!
Keith closes 2018 with a truly creative episode covering the greatest moments on air this inaugural year. Tune in to hear the best sound clips from guests, some on air chicanery along with a couple unique year ending lists. Make sure you tune in as we won't be back until next year!
Barstool Sports very own Sam "Riggs" Bozoian joins Keith for this festive edition of Springdale Golf LIVE. They discuss the changing face of golf media, Barstool's success and so much more.
Keith interviews WEb.com tour qualifier and New Jersey native, Max Greyserman. The former NJ State Open winner talks about qualifying, setting goals and the Springdale Invitational! Tune in until the end because you don't want to miss Keith's Christmas gift guide for those looking for ideas for all "types" of golfers in their house.
Keith interviews ESPN lead soccer analyst and MLS soccer star Taylor Twellman. Together they cover youth sports, the MLS Cup, Taylor's love of golf and a whole lot more. Tune in to hear them cover all the pop culture news golf has to offer this week.
Keith closes November with a great high energy Show covering Tiger Woods and the Discovery Channel? What's happening there... Then after the break he interviews Instagram instructor extraordinaire, Adam Kolloff from Pure Drive Golf near Boston, MA. Adam is a Golf Digest award winning instructor and together they cover everything from speed to social media. Tune in.
Keith is joined by Back 9 Buzz host Mark Mazzola. They debate "The Match" and the current topics of golf, sports and life. The entertainment value is high as these two battle it out like Phil and Tiger, definitely tune in.
Listen to Keith give us "live" coverage of the Northern Trust Champions Charity breakfast. Interviews and insights about the charitable donations made by the PGA Tour event that took place at Ridgewood Country Club this August. Oh, and there is quite an entertaining opening...
Golf current events are just off the charts for November! Listen to Keith discuss the PGA Tour in Mexico, PGA of America Annual Meeting, Tiger & Phil, NYC Marathon and most importantly his three keys to developing speed in your your golf swing. Those and everything else you won't want to miss!
"Time" for another awesome SGLive! Listen to putting expert David Orr give his 6 modern fundamentals to putting. Keith talks about speeding up the game and who we will elect as our new golfer of the year in 2019! What a great episode, you just have to listen...
This episode may change your golf game forever! Keith interviews Dr. Nick Molinaro, psychologist and performance coach. Their discussion covers how you can identify your anxious tendencies and then combat them successfully. Keith also gives his top 3 Halloween golf costume ideas. Don't miss a single minute of another great episode.
Click and listen to this very special broadcast "live" from the 8th MGP Cup hosted by Pine Barrens GC in support of the NJ Golf Foundation. Keith talks to the host professional PGA Bryan DeMarco, Special Olympian Chris Harold and 2014 NJPGA Professional of the Year Andy Brock. 60 minutes of pure entertainment!
Welcome to the show Steve Scott, PGA. Head professional of the Outpost Club and 2018 Carolinas Section Championship winner! Listen in as they discuss the Ryder Cup, growing the game and his new golfing venture...
Great content in this episode, a Ryder Cup success strategy for the future and Keith's valuable secrets to setting off-season goals for your game. How to evaluate your weaknesses and set reachable goals. Plus a little chipping lesson all in this week's episode; tune in!
Amazing American junior golfer Canon Claycomb joins Keith from Paris as they discuss the winning US Jr. Ryder Cup team, the Ryder Cup and who might win..? It's an international Show and one you won't want to miss.
In this episode, Keith talks to 27-time LPGA winner Jane Blalock about her PGA Women's Clinic series. There's also plenty of Tower Talk about the Tour Championship, Ryder Cup and FedEx changes. Tune in.
Another exciting week where Keith talks Ryder Cup, the fashion leaderboard and a very interesting breakdown of the recent Golf Magazine PGA Tour player survey. Make sure you listen in.