Alternate Shots: Recent Episodes
Bob Williams / Billy Regan
Alternate Shots is a podcast covering the Greatest 36 Holes in Golf - Winged Foot Golf Club. We talk about Golf, Gambling, Poker, Horse Racing, Classic Movies and any topic that comes to mind. We talk with Ordinary People who have Extraordinary Stories.
Tune in for our take on the 2nd Leg of the Triple Crown - The Preakness - My Maryland.....
Ben Hogan at The Masters & More from Jody - who had a 30+ Year relationship with Mr. Hogan.
Tune in to hear all about Billy Wilder, a True Great Hollywood Filmmaker - who defied All The Odds !!!
We love Jackie DeShannon's "Put A Little Love in Your Heart" and use that when hitting your 3 Hybrid to #10 West at Winged Foot Golf Club.
Tillinghast's Greatest & Hardest Par 3.
In this episode we take a dive into the Life and World of Professional Poker Players - The Grinders & The Gamblers.
Thanks from all of us at Alternate Shots. Here's our version of "The Funny Papers". So many laughs so far - thanks to all of you who have Shared Your Stories and Made all of Us Laugh & Be Grateful.
Tune in to PART Two where we dive into Orson Welles & Alfred Hitchcock - 2 of Hollywood's Great Filmmakers.
Tune in to hear about Great Hollywood Filmmakers / Directors.
This episode covers: John Ford - 145 Films, Howard Hawks - 40 Films.
Filled with Hollywoods Stars - many they made:
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John Wayne
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Lauren Bacall
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Carol Lombard
James Bond.
Dr No / GoldFinger / You Only Only Live Twice / From Russia With Love / Thunderball / Diamonds Are Forever / Live & Let Die and more
Sean Connery
James Bond Opening Scenes / Opening Credits
Dr No
Thunderball
From Russia With Love
Goldfinger
Sean Connery
Daniel Craig
This episode covers the US Men's Opens held over the years at Winged Foot Golf Club.
1929, 1959, 1974, 1984, 2006, 2020 & the Future 2028 Opens.
Bobby Jones, Billy Casper, Hale Irwin, Fuzzy Zoeller, Geoff Ogilvy & Bryson DeChambeau - All Champions at Winged Foot
Winged Foot Golf Club
Winged Foot West Course 9th Hole
Eric Cole, PGA Tour Rookie of the Year !!!
Abbott & Costello
Who's on First
Bobby Jones
Hogan. Snead. Sarazan. Rankin. Berning. Woods. Thomas. Young. Cole. Nicholas. Small. Breed.
Tune in to hear Our Best Lessons for 2023.
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2024 is going to be full of Great Stories. Stay tuned ..keep following - ALTERNATE Shots
University of Illinois Golf
PGA Tour
Steve Stricker
Take a listen to Mike Small and his views on The Tour, College Golf and the Status of the Professional Game Today. Let's go Fighting Illini!!
Winged Foot - Greatest 36 Holes in golf.
Harmon / Burke / Fraser / Berning / Rankin / Dibos - the lessons we learn.
Words of Wisdom for WWII & Korean War Hero - Allen Small.
Grateful Dead.
Kim Kardashian's behind v Carsons Run behind - which one is All Natural?
Horse Racing - Arcangelo - The Belmont. Carson's Run - Breeder's Cup.
World War II Veteran
US Korean War Veteran
Partisan Fighter.
Want to meet a Real Hero - Check out Allen Small. He's All That!
LPGA Tour. World Golf Hall of Fame.
Come inside the mind and personality of a World Golf Hall of Famer - Susie Maxwell Berning. She won 4 Majors on the LPGA Tour including Three (3) US Opens.
She loves Winged Foot Golf Club and feels right at home with the Members and all those wonderful Junior Girls & Boys she met at her Clinic.
We take a deep dive into Ken's friendships, and his shift to his Storied Announcing career.
More great stories from the vast world of Golf - the Harmon Family Tree - Part 3 with Billy Harmon. Plus a bit about "The Robin & Bill Harmon Recovery Foundation".
Check out how Claude destroyed Sam Snead wit "the rope". The Harmon Family Tree | Part 2 with Billy Harmon.
Join noted Golf Historian Phil Young, Billy, Bob and Neil tour the EAST Course at Winged Foot Golf Club. A few superstars too - Babe Ruth, Bobby Jones & Man O' War.
Phil Young is one of Today's foremost Golf Historians and a True Tillinghast Specialist. You will enjoy his thoughts on Tillie's Design Perspectives.
Who is better Billy Regan or Brett Rumford (Who is Brett Rumford?) or Paul Newman?
Tune in to the Most Positive Man in GOLF - Michael Breed, Part 2.
Let's Do This Part 1 - Tune in to Michael Breed - He's the best!!
Close up on Arnie - Teddy - Ludvig...and Others.
Dishing w Gabby: Take a Listen to a Super Positive Person - Find out Why "She's Invincible"
Tune in to Listen to Steve Bouchey part owner of Carson's Run - who will be running in the 2023 Breeders Cup. Awesome stories in this episode.
How lucky are we to have Winged Foot's Steve Rabideau - 2021 Superintendent of the Year on the Podcast. We love hearing Steve's perspective on the Greatest 36 Holes in Golf - Winged Foot Golf Club. Want to compare....get a ticket to Australia...
Tune in for a Bucketful of Great "Mr. Hogan" Stories. First hand stories from a man who had a 30+ year relationship with Ben Hogan.
Tune in for a summary of what Billy & Bob have been up to this fall. Great New Episodes and some interesting Episode Updates. Tune in and please subscribe.
Tune in to hear So Many Great Stories from the Caddy Yard to the Valet to the Executive Suite. Paul and John Hoffman have been around the block .. especially in Roone Arledge's Vintage Corvette!
Today we catch up with Cody Gifford and Talk Great Films, Great Filmmakers of yesterday and Today. Cody has a Blockbuster of a Project underway. Hear some of the juicy details.
From Bakersfield to the Polo Grounds to MNF and the Great Friends Frank Gifford made along the way. He is part of the NFL's "Mount Rushmore". Tune in.
Jump aboard the James Nicholas bullet train - he's got plans for the PGA Tour. From Joe Namath to Scottie Scheffler - the Stories are Awesome!
Take a listen to Max who has seen a lot on and off the golf course. What does the PGA Tour look like next year?
Tune in to hear Robert McKinney tell us about the Beer & BBQ Circuit in Texas. Stars like Trevino, Kite, Crenshaw, .. played on this Tour.
Tune in to Hear Stories:
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Francis Ouimet, Harry Vardon, Ted Ray & Eddie Lowery
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Venturi, Ward, Hogan and Nelson
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Matt & Tim Venturi
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Rickie, Bubba, Freddie, Davis III & Nick W
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George Coleman, George Bush & Jim Nantz
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Bing Crosby & Bob Hope (and Dorothy ..)
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Bobby Jones, Clifford Roberts, Claude Harmon & Arnold Palmer
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Augusta, Cypress, Winged Foot & East Lake
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Alister MacKenzie, Tillie and others
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Sid Matthews
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Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio & Marilyn and The Kennedys
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Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis
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LUDVIG
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Phil Mickelson
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Tom Poston & Bob Einstein (The Funkman)
Tune in to hear the extraordinary stories from Mark Frost. He wrote the three (3) Best Books on Golf: The Greatest Game Ever Played, Grand Slam and The Match. He knows just about everybody from Arnold, Jack, Jim Nantz, Ray Floyd & Titanic Thompson v Lee Trevino and of course -- Alfred Hitchcock!
Listen in on the Life on Tour - Claude Harmon, Ben Hogan, Ken Venturi, Judy Rankin, Jay Haas and Eric Cole.
Ken Venturi the Professional Golfer. He overcame numerous obstacles and iron fisted officials to make his mark on Amateur & Professional Golf. Stay tuned for Part 2 - Ken's Career behind the Microphone.
Mark Loomis shares stories from Byron Nelson, Jack Nicklaus, Lee Trevino - his Fav, to Curtis Strange playing the "1-10 Tasty". Awesome episode.
Billy Harmon delivers great perspectives on the Ryder Cup. Which Player's Stock will be Rising after the Ryder Cup. Does the Ball really matter in "Foursomes"?
Tune in to learn about PGA Tour's Rookie Phenom - Eric Cole. Eric has won better a lot as a Professional Golfer. He's bringing his Game to The Majors, To The Players Championship, To Arnie and Jack's Events. He is just Outstanding...come listen to His Story.
Tune in to hear all about our / your Favorite Golf Movie - Caddyshack. How many great lines can you quote? How was this picture made? Other than Michael O'Keefe ... Who were the Brains behind This Picture. "...N, N, -- Noonan..." !!
Great stories include Key Figures in Golf, Gambling, Horses etc..
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Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Walter Hagen
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Titanic Thompson, Bobby Riggs
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Shug
Come along and learn how Influential Leo Fraser was - think Ryder Cup, PGA Championship & PGA Tour !!
Who will play together on the US Team?
Will Rookies on the Euro Team play with the Experienced Guys?
This Episode is set in Atlantic City / Philly area. Join us for some great stories coming from the "Fraser Golf Tree". Learn about LEO Fraser - why he was perhaps the most important man in Golf in 1969. Great stories for Palmer, Nicklaus, Hope, Hogan and Hyndman - that guy could really PLAY and play the Horses...
Talking about the Exceptional EURO Ryder Cup Team. Let's find out who Ludvig Aberg is.....Could he be the next Arnold Palmer - a mix of Charisma, Talent and The Player the Gallery wants to follow...? Who are your Teams for USA .....Who plays together on the EURO squad? Get ready for Marco Simone G&CC and the drone Tour of Roma, Italy!
Join us for a quick Restaurant Tour starting in Tequesta/Jupiter to Palm Beach. Great bites, get your napkin ready!
Tune in to hear the Early Ryder Cup call. What a Terrific Venue in Rome Italy - Marco Simone Golf & Country Club. The clubhouse is a bit old - circa 1040 AD....We are going on a "Drone Tour of Rome" @ the 2023 Ryder Cup.
Is the Host Country Committee icing up the "Grappa"?
Who will be on the 2023 EURO Ryder Cup Team - find out in the next episode. And, possible matchups...
Check out The Travers Stakes RECAP - aka "The Mid-Summer Derby". Do you like Terry Garr, Richard Dreyfus...? If yes, rent the Movie - "Let It Ride" it's a Winner like Arcangelo!!
Listen to this updated including 1984 US Open - Fuzzy v Norman. Legendary Winged Footer - "Birdman" tells the greatest stories as he circles the Globe with Jerry Garcia. Has he found his 'Perfect Perch'?
Check in with us to learn the latest on The Travers Stakes @ Saratoga Race Track - also known as the Graveyard of Champions.
Who would you PICK for the Ryder Cup if you were Zack Johnson?
Tons and Tons of GREAT Memories & Stories & Friends - Tom Nieporte, WFGC Honorary Member & Head Professional.
Hear from Mike Durkin - The great stories ranging back to -- Bobby Jones in the 1929 US Open, Winged Foot's 1st Major. To all the Great Professionals who have passed through Winged Foot's Pro Shop & 36 Holes. What about the TREE overhanging #10 East....
Can you imagine Tiger Woods did not know who WFGC's Legendary Locker Man is - Jesus Lopes. Come along for a smattering of funny stories & encounters with Jose and his colleagues - Sal, Jose, Manny, Gonzalo....
Tune in to hear about The World of Professional Poker. Shawn Quillin joins us today and has been playing Poker Tournaments for nearly two decades. We talk about - Doyle Brunson / Phil Ivey / Daniel Negreanu / Jennifer Harman / Sammy Farha / Phil Helmut, the Poker Brat and others. Take a listen - you just might UP YOUR Poker Game!!
Join Shawn Quillin who plays POKER / Texas Holdem for REAL Money! Shawn recounts his 1st Poker Tourney where was immediately hooked on the Cadillac of Poker - Texas Holdem.
Learn what happens to Goldie's son - Oliver Hudson in the World Series of Poker...
We cover a range of POKER Greats from Stu Ungar to Patrick Antonious to Phil Ivey to Antonio Esfandiari to Daniel Negraneau to Dan Harringon and to The Godfather of Poker - Texas Dolly - Doyle Brunson.
Learn a few things about Poker from a Real Pro / A real Poker Shark - Shawn Quillin. Shuffle up and .....let's Play Some Cards....
Check out these amazing Short Game Tips from the Greats -
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Billy Regan on putting from 100 Yards Out - his brother Neil was comfy putting from 186 Yards away.....
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Steve Elkington, Johnny Revolta & Bobby Jones on BUNKER Play
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Notice the 'nod' to the Greatest Short Game of All Time - Claude Harmon
Enjoy this highly informational & instructional short.
Join us for A Deep Dive into THE Master of Suspense - Alfred Hitchcock. What influenced him from an early age of 5? How many forms of Suspense could he pack into a Film. What's Your Favorite Hitchcock Movie?
Check out this Updated Episode #1. Join Hank, a "Strokes Gained Leader" since 1962 at Winged Foot Golf Club. He's played with the best and learned from so many members. How many Coca Colas did Hank lose while he was sharpening his Putting Game? Enjoy!
Jackie Burke, Jr. / Jack Burke Senior / Jimmy Demaret / Ben Hogan + LUCY!
I Love Lucy Gives Jimmy Demaret Lessons on the Game of Golf. Tune in to hear stories about the BURKE Family's 100+ Years in Golf / In Texas / In Houston. From the Evolution of the "Big Tour", Television Commentating to the Senior / Champions Tour. Find out Why there are So Many Smiles in the Burke Family....
Newly updated Episode featuring Bobby & Neil Christie, legends from Winged Foot Golf Club. Tune in to hear their Stories from a Coup on the KING to learning from the Greats In Golf - Gene Sarazen, Tommy Armour, Claude Harmon, Fred Corcoran and Judy Rankin and MORE!!
Tune in to hear the lively discussion about Great Golf Swings. If given the chance to remake Your Game - which swing would you pick?
Take a listen to the life (so far) of an Aspiring PGA Tour Pro with our friend Erik Flores. He's currently playing on the DP World Tour - European Challenge. What's does the future look like for Erik Flores? Do you see a mirror Swing Image from Sam Snead to Erik Flores..?
Learn how Erik takes One Day at a Time /// Un día a la vez ...as his Grandma Says.
Take a listen to the life (so far) of an Aspiring PGA Tour Pro with our friend Erik Flores. He's currently playing on the DP World Tour - European Challenge. What's does the future look like for Erik Flores? Do you see a mirror Swing Image from Sam Snead to Erik Flores..?
Learn how Erik takes One Day at a Time /// Un día a la vez ...as his Grandma Says.
Join us as we do the roll call of who's who in Golf for the 2023 OPEN Championship. Who do you think will win...? Can Rory go Back To Back Wins - Scottish OPEN ++ The OPEN Championship. Who will bring the will to WIN. Who are YOU Betting on?
Judy Rankin tells her stories for her Life, Career and Love of GOLF. How many Hall of Famers (including Judy) does she know, does she tell stories about - answer - A Lot!!
Tune in to memorable stories and moments for our Alternate Shots Podcast ....that is So Far....Enjoy from Babe Ruth to George Steinbrenner and more.
Tune in to hear from a Legendary LPGA Professional who has made Major Contributions to her Sport, to her fellow competitors and to her students. Her relaxed and focused approach is something we can all learn from. From Betsy Rawls, to Mickey Wright to Rose Zhang, she talks everything LPGA Tour Golf. Would she Join LIV Golf....listen to find out.
In this episode we try to figure out the PGATour +++ PIF. Do you know the details - if so, let us know we will have you on the Podcast. Rory McIlroy give us a call. Greg Norman give us a call. Jimmy Dunne give us a call. Will Jay Monahan the Commission of the PGA Tour last....?? Seems to be on everyone's mind.
Take a listen to a few veteran Horse Handicappers...they also know how to utilize their handicap index on the Golf Course. Billy Regan and Chris Mara share some betting tips for the 2023 Belmont. Riders Up!!
Back to the Golf Course where we cover WFGC's #8 West - "Arena". The #1 Shot hole on the West Course, this is a Big Golf Hole for the High, Mid and Low Handicapper, and for the Best PGA Tour Pro's. This green is not to be missed on the right side. Tillinghast shows a number of interesting and challenging "undulations" on #8 West. What is your best 8 West Story?
Back to the Golf Course where we cover WFGC's #8 West - "Arena". The #1 Shot hole on the West Course, this is a Big Golf Hole for the High, Mid and Low Handicapper, and for the Best PGA Tour Pro's. This green is not to be missed on the right side. Tillinghast shows a number of interesting and challenging "undulations" on #8 West. What is your best 8 West Story?
Great stories spanning 100 Years at Winged Foot. An Awesome Birthday Celebration, short speeches - Father Tom Collins, Rob Williams, Mike Gilmore, Billy Harmon and of course the Johnny Carson of WFGC - Billy O'Keefe. He actually tells a "Joke". Great fun, dancing, camaraderie, fresh air and food trucks! Tune in to get a feel for the First 100 Years at Winged Foot Golf Club.
Take a listen as we try to figure out our BETS for ThePreakness (148th Version) and The PGA Championship (105th PGA). What a great week in sports!!
Just in time for the 2023 PGA Championship that is being contested at Oak Hill Country Club. Craig Harmon shares his insights on Oak Hill CC, the current crop of Awesome PGA Tour Players and he takes a moment to recall how golf was growing up Harmon. The great lessons learned along the way. Oh - wait till you find out Craig's Favorite Hole at Winged Foot Golf Club.
Climb aboard as Marty Collins tells stories spanning five decades at Winged Foot. He's worked for eight (8) US Open Champions. There's more - tune in.
Did Arnold Palmer like to roll them bones..?
Bob & Billy talk about 5 decades of Vegas from the DI = Desert INN - At the Time the Desert Inn was The Gold Standard. To the Flamingo, to Circus Circus to the Mirage, Wynn to CT Casino's - Mohegan Sun, Foxwoods...Enjoy the Green Felt!!
Bob & Billy talk about 5 decades of Vegas from the DI = Desert INN - At the Time the Desert Inn was The Gold Standard. To the Flamingo, to Circus Circus to the Mirage, Wynn to CT Casino's - Mohegan Sun, Foxwoods...Enjoy the Green Felt!!
Bob & Billy talk about 5 decades of Vegas from the DI = Desert INN - The Gold Standard to the Flamingo, to Circus Circus to more recent Casino's - Mirage, Wynn to CT - Mohegan Sun, Foxwoods...
Bob & Billy talk about 5 decades of Vegas from the DI = Desert INN - The Gold Standard to the Flamingo, to Circus Circus to more recent Casino's - Mirage, Wynn to CT - Mohegan Sun, Foxwoods...
Tune in and learn some pro handicapping tips, who's the chalk and who's not. Greatest week in sport for those of us who love Horse Racing - Is the Derby equivalent to The Masters?
Part 2
Take a listen to the Best of Billy Harmon Stories! A range of stories from Craig Wood to Ben Hogan to Sam Snead to Bob Goalby to Jimmy Demaret to Greg Norman to Phil Mickelson to Payne Stewart to Jack Nicklaus to Tom Watson to Ray Floyd to Gary Player to Tiger Woods. All MAJOR Winners. Love the Scottie Scheffler Story! Really love the Jeff Sluman and Dave Marr Stories!!
Part 1
Take a listen to the Best of Billy Harmon Stories! A range of stories from Craig Wood to Ben Hogan to Sam Snead to Bob Goalby to Jimmy Demaret to Greg Norman to Phil Mickelson to Payne Stewart to Jack Nicklaus to Tom Watson to Ray Floyd to Gary Player to Tiger Woods. All MAJOR Winners. Love the Scottie Scheffler Story! Really love the Jeff Sluman and Dave Marr Stories!!1
Take a listen to the Best of Billy Harmon Stories! A range of stories from Craig Wood to Ben Hogan to Sam Snead to Bob Goalby to Jimmy Demaret to Greg Norman to Phil Mickelson to Payne Stewart to Jack Nicklaus to Tom Watson to Ray Floyd to Gary Player to Tiger Woods. All MAJOR Winners. Love the Scottie Scheffler Story! Really love the Jeff Sluman and Dave Marr Stories!!
Take a listen to the greatest Billy Harmon Stories - from Craig Wood to Ben Hogan to Sam Snead to Bob Goalby to Greg Norman to Phil Mickelson to Payne Stewart to Jack Nicklaus to Tom Watson to Ray Floyd to Gary Player to Tiger Woods. All MAJOR Winners.
Tune in to Bob & Billy as they share their thoughts on the Betting Lines for The Masters. First time since the Open Championship for the LIVs....Who will be the unfortunate "Sound Byte"...?
Join Billy & Bob as the try to figure out who to BET on at THE MASTERS. Who is in form, what longshot is coming in...Which LIV Player is going to Provide The Media with their "Sound Byte". Affirmed v Alydar sort of like Tiger & Phil...
An insider's look at the challenges of a Professional Caddy. Are Great Players one swing thought away from shooting 64? Would Michelle Wie be better if "She owned her Swing"? Did Seve get a "Drop"...? Reflecting on the Harmon Tree - it continues to grow in Golf. How Tall is Jeff Sluman?Is is OK to Cry in Golf? Can we wake up and put Claude Harmon in the World Golf Hall of Fame?
Billy talks about the impact Winged Foot has had on the Game of Golf - through it's Professionals / the Instructors who flourish from The Harmon Tree. Quite a Lineup from Winged Foot Golf Club -- Craig Wood, Claude Harmon, Jackie Burke, Dave Marr, Tom Nieporte, Mike Gilmore, Alicia D
Billy dives deep into the life of a PGA Tour Caddy, the never ending challenges. How does Billy Harmon help Curtis Strange - did Curtis give him a Tip or a Flip?
Tune in to AN AWESOME chat with Billy Harmon. This is PART 1 - more juicy episodes to follow. Billy punches each story in the knees...he will make you laugh, he will make you think...We wait with great anticipate for the 2023 Masters while watching the Final Round of the AUGUSTA NATIONAL Women's Amateur. Wow!
Bob & Billy recount shots, Azaleas, Dogwoods, undulations and personal remembrances from Augusta National. Where does Augusta and Winged Foot compare? It's Springtime and Easter when you can see the bloom of the Azaleas.
Ken Venturi - World Golf Hall of Fame , 35 Years in Broadcasting, Father and Friend to so many. Who was most Influential to Ken - was it Bing Crosby, Byron Nelson, Harvey Ward, Frank Sinatra, Frank Chirkanian, Jim Nance, Franny Santangelo --- or his Son - Matt?
How did Ken Venturi venture into Golf ? How did he become the Top Amateur and Professional during his Competitive Playing days? Who influenced Ken? What about those three (3) near misses at The Masters...? Check on this Episode featuring Ken Venturi's Competitive Golf Career.
Enjoy stories from Ken Venturi's 35 Years in Broadcasting and in Life. Who influenced Ken in this phase in his Life - was it Bing Crosby, Byron Nelson, Frank Sinatra, Joey Lewis, Frank Chirkanian, Pat Summerall, Vin Scully, Jim Nance or was it his Son - Matt?
Listen to Steve Rabideau talk about All 280 Acres at Winged Foot - The Greatest 36 Holes In Golf as he mentions. From the Restoration to Mother Nature and other Challenges that face the Superintendent and Staff. An Amazing insider view from the 'Sub-Air to the Pins to the Tops of those 150' Elm & Oak Trees - A Real Master Class !!
Listen to Steve Rabideau talk about All 280 Acres at Winged Foot - The Greatest 36 Holes In Golf as he mentions. From the Restoration to Mother Nature and other Challenges that face the Superintendent and Staff. An Amazing insider view from the 'Sub-Air to the Pins to the Tops of those 150' Elm & Oak Trees - A Real Master Class !!
Tune in to many Memorable Moments at Winged Foot. From Jesus Lopez to Birdman to Rob Williams to Alicia Dibos to Billy O'Keefe to The Christie Brothers - Bobby & Neil to Billy Harmon to Mike Durkin to Bobby Collins to Hank Malfa. From the US Opens to Augusta National and The Masters to the PGA Championship. Enjoy stories resonating from the Greatest 36 Holes in Golf.
Come along today at Jesus Lopez, longtime Winged Foot Employee & Service Perfectionist shares his funny tales at WFGC. From Justin Timberlake to Dennis McCauley to Tiger Woods to Phil Mickelson - who is the BEST Tipper?
Come along today at Jesus Lopez, longtime Winged Foot Employee & Service Perfectionist shares his funny tales at WFGC. From Justin Timberlake to Dennis McCauley to Tiger Woods to Phil Mickelson - who is the BEST Tipper?
Rob Williams has spent his lifetime at Winged Foot and shares some of his stories in this Episode. Enjoy the inside look, how people imbibe the traditions of WFGC. And what about Rob's "Silver Scot" putter - that thing is better that "Billy Barooo"...
Rob Williams has spent his lifetime at Winged Foot and shares some of his stories in this Episode. Enjoy the inside look, how people imbibe the traditions of WFGC. And what about Rob's "Silver Scot" putter - that thing is better that "Billy Barooo"...
Listen in as Mike Durkin, Assistant Pro @ Winged Foot Golf Club - closing in on 30 Years -- tells a variety of stories featuring 15 Handicappers Winning "The NIBS" in a Playoff on famed 10 West at WFGC -- to the Winners of the US Open and PGA Championships. He recounts a Bobby Jones story that happened 95 Years ago...Enjoy
Listen in as Mark Loomis (Winged Footer since he could smash the cutoff driver) shares his stories and "takes" on Golf and on the Greatest 36 Holes in Golf...He has Tee Times waiting at the Old Course, #2, Pebble, Pine Valley and Seminole. A master class - Enjoy!!
Join us a Cody takes us along his Making Movies journey. Growing up in the business -- Maybe Cody is the next great Movie Maker - the plot, the characters, the setting and the stories will tell....Enjoy stories about The Giants, The NFL and The Super Bowl!
Today we talk with Billy O'Keefe, past President of Winged Foot Golf club and owner of the Original Bushwood Country Club HAT - that has worn by Danny Noonan. Who will come out on top over the years - Cam Young or Cam Smith...? We recount that suspenseful battle at this week's PGA Tour Event - The Honda Classic between Chris Kirk and Eric Cole - two 30-somethings stamping their mark on PGA Tour History. Hear the great stories and story lines in this episode - thanks to our friend, Billy -- "Billy Baroo".
Take a listen to Ken Ferriter who has been at Winged Foot for 50+ Years. He's living the dream and living on the golf course. He and his Team are planning lots of fun Birthday Party Events this year for Winged Foot Golf Club.
Here are the Best Stories so far from Winged Foot Golf Club -- Some are told from the Fairways and...some are told from the "Rough". Enjoy!
Perhaps Billy Casper's favorite hole at Winged Foot Golf Club -- #3 West / "Pulpit". The discussion turns to the majestic and dark side of Horse Racing. Place Your Bets!
Today we examine the shortest hole on Winged Foot's WEST Course - #7 West called "Babe-in-the-Woods". At 148 Yards from the middle tees it is all you can handle to a small target area surrounded by deep bunkers. Johnny Miller's chance of back to back US Opens ended on 7 West....
Neil Christie tells of 2 ACES on #13 East. Some call 13 East the shortest Par 5 at Winged Foot. Enjoy the story - it's true just ask Jim Thompson!
Planning a trip to Winged Foot - here's what you can expect. Do your homework - your day will be made!
Join the Alicia Dibos journey - fantastic people she's met along the way. All those wonderful friends who contributed to Alicia's unlimited reservoir of Kindness & Smiles!
We are heading to the Historic Winged Foot Clubhouse and here are the "TOP 10 Clips" so far....Take a walk down the fairways of the West Course Front 9 and hear Rob, Hank, Bobby C, Birdman, Billy - open up the Story Vault. Ordinary folks recounting extraordinary stories. Enjoy!
Today we cover a range of topics, stories and life experiences from Gabriella Papale - daughter of "Invincible". Gabby has an awesome perspective on life and had made some great decisions that have paid off big time for her! Enjoy !!
We dive deep into James Bond Movies -- Operation Grand Slam may get Bond out of Trouble....Which JAMES BOND Film is Your Favorite -- Goldfinger or Thunderball? Who would you like to see at the NEXT James Bond?
Enjoy this Journey told by Alvaro -- from Cuba to Miami Beach to Bronxville to Octopus Ink to playing golf with Johnny Miller. An Offbeat but really Interesting episode -- experience what it means to a child / a 4-Year Old to "leave everything behind"..
Is Jay Hill a Human ProV1? Cookies are flowing on this episode. He shares stories over a storied career in Golf - 40+ Years in Golf / 28 Years with Titleist! Big names are dropped: Ricky / Jordan / Tiger / JT / Jack / Cam and many others.
Take a Tour with us to the Fun Places and Classic Eateries from Tequesta to Palm Beach. You should visit all these restaurants at least once. Try the Palm Beach Par 3 for an Oceanfront Round of Golf. Put on your flip flops and visit the Oldest Waterfront Restaurant in Florida - Old Key Lime House.
Billy Harmon -- "Inside the Ropes". Send it on "Firethorn" -- #15 at Augusta...He tells about making the hard decisions On and Off the Course. Jump in and get a glimpse of Billy's Awesome Life!
Why Ben Hogan didn't want Claude Harmon to give Cary Middlecoff a Bunker Lesson. Who taught Gary Player the Bunker Shot -- Claude Harmon - The Best Short Game & Bunker Player of All Time...
Enjoy Billy Harmon's Stories (Part 1 of 3) from Wykagyl to Augusta to Winged Foot. From Phil to Greg. How he was influenced by his famous Dad - Claude Harmon. Tee it up with his Three (3) Brothers: Butch, Dick & Craig - No Shots today Fellas...
Taking a close look at the Shortest Par 4 at Winged Foot - 6 West "EL". Driving this Par 4 does not guarantee Birdie...Would you Take Your Putter the Fairway... Is LIV Golf about the Money or something else...?
Dive into Winged Foot's #-5 West - "Long Lane". The splendor, the traps and that Big Old ELM Tree...Let's talk Casino's, Gambling & Jackpots!
Taking a close look at "Sound View" - #4 West at Winged Foot Golf Club - a Classic . We move our "Lens" to Classic Movies, Cinematography, and Character Actors....Talking Alfred Hitchcock, Orson Welles and more - Enjoy the Show
Dive into the beauty and difficulties of #2 West - simply called "ELM". You will remember ELM forever and how it factored into the way you played the hole. You see ELM a few holes later - spoiler alert...Get your par and RUN to the next Tee!
The most Famous Starting Hole in Major Golf - Winged Foot's #1 West. Feel the nerves of the First Tee Shot - with everyone watching alongside...Don't buzz Doc Zimmerman...he'll let you have it!
Between Bobby & Neil Christie - they know every blade of grass at Winged Foot. Listen in as they Face Off and recount some tales of growing up at Winged Foot and the folks they encountered along the way: Claude Harmon, Craig Wood, The Silver Scot - Tommy Armour, Gene Sarazen, Fred Corcoran, Judy Rankin, Tony Jacklin. Enjoy.
Listen in as Paul and John Hoffman tell us about Winged Foot in the 1960s and 1970s. The Captains of Industry and the Caddies they walked the fairways with who later became Winged Foot Members.
Join the fun and listen to stories over the decades involving -- Bobby, his friends, his loops, his fellow caddies and of course The Collins Family! What about "the Miracle on the Ice / #4 East"?
Birdman tells most / but not all. He's saving the rest for other episodes. What a life - Great stories on Winged Foot, the personalities and of course The Dead. Don't miss Birdman!
Hear from long-time Winged Footer - HANK MALFA. His stories span Six Decades at Winged Foot where he walks the fairways along with All of the Greatest Players to have every played our game!
We are heading to the Clubhouse @ Winged Foot Golf Club and here are the TOP 10 Clips so far. Have a listen to Rob, Hank, Bobby C, Birdman, Billy and others as they open the Story Vaults. Awesome.
Taking a close look at the Shortest Par 4 at Winged Foot - 6 West "EL". Driving this Par 4 does not guarantee Birdie...Some putt from the Fairway... Is LIV about the money or something else...?
Today we cover a range of topics, stories and life experiences from Gabriella Papale - daughter of "Invincible". Gabby has an awesome perspective on life and had made some tough decisions that have paid off big time for her! Enjoy !!
Birdman tells most / but not all. He's saving the rest for other episodes. What a life - Great stories on Winged Foot, the personalities and of course The Dead. Don't miss Birdman!
Dive into the beauty and difficulties of #2 West - simply called "ELM". You will remember ELM forever and how it factored into the way you played the hole. You see ELM a few holes later - spoiler alert...Get your par and RUN to the next Tee!
James Bond - a 60 year movie franchise - where is it heading next. Who will be the Next James Bond - any thoughts. Our favorite Villain - he can't even talk..spoiler...Which is your favorite JAMES BOND FILM?
At only 141 yards - Winged Foot's 13 East is a devil of a Par 3. Neil Christie talks about his interesting Hole in One on Winged Foot's short 13 East / Cameo... An Ace on top of another Ace made by Jimmy Thompson - what are the Odds of that happening? Is 13 East the hardest green to putt? Someone said it is easier to hit 13 East in one (1) shot than in two (2) shots....
Take a Tour with us to the Fun Places and Classic Eateries from Tequesta to Palm Beach. You should visit all these restaurants at least once. Try the Palm Beach Par 3 for an Oceanfront Round of Golf. Put on your flip flops and visit the Oldest Waterfront Restaurant in Florida - Old Key Lime House.
Rob Williams talks the First 100 Years at Winged Foot. What about Rob's faithful putter -- The Sliver Scot. Enjoy - Rob is Awesome!!
Is Jay Hill a Human ProV1? Cookies are flowing on this episode. He shares stories over a storied career in Golf - 40+ Years in Golf / 28 Years with Titleist! Big names are dropped: Ricky / Jordan / Tiger / JT / Jack / Cam and many others. What about LIV Golf...?
Billy Harmon -- "Inside the Ropes". Send it on "Firethorn" -- #15 at Augusta...He tells about making the hard Life Decisions On and Off the Course. Jump in and get a glimpse of Billy's Awesome Life!
Why Ben Hogan didn't want Claude Harmon to give Cary Middlecoff a Bunker Lesson. Who taught Gary Player how to play the Bunker Shot -- Claude Harmon - The Best Short Game & Bunker Player of All Time...
Enjoy Billy Harmon's Stories (Part 1 of 3) from Wykagyl to Augusta to Winged Foot. From Phil to Greg. How he was influenced by his famous Dad - Claude Harmon. Tee it up with his Three (3) Brothers: Butch, Dick & Craig - No Shots today Fellas...
Dive into Winged Foot's #-5 West - "Long Lane". The splendor and the traps that and that Big Old ELM Tree...Let's talk Casino's, Gambling & Jackpots! One Armed Bandits do payoff...
Taking a close look at "Sound View" - #4 West at Winged Foot Golf Club - a Classic . We move our "Lens" to Classic Movies, Cinematography, and Character Actors....Enjoy the Show
Perhaps Billy Casper's favorite hole at Winged Foot Golf Club -- #3 West / "Pulpit". The discussion turns to the majestic and dark side of Horse Racing. Place Your Bets!
Join the fun and listen to stories over the decades involving -- Bobby, his friends, his loops, his fellow caddies and of course The Collins Family! What about "the Miracle on the Ice / #4 East"?
The Hoffman Brothers - talk how Winged Foot shaped their lives. Interesting stories rom the Titans of Industry to their fellow Caddies on the bench...
The most Famous Starting Hole in Major Golf - Winged Foot's #1 West. Feel the nerves of the First Tee Shot - with everyone watching alongside...Don't buzz Doc Zimmerman...he'll let you have it!
Hear from long-time Winged Footer - HANK MALFA. His stories span Six Decades at Winged Foot where he walks the fairways along with All of the Greatest Players to have every played our game!
Between Bobby & Neil Christie - they know every blade of grass at Winged Foot. Listen in as they Face Off and recount some tales of growing up at Winged Foot and the folks they encountered along the way: Gene Sarazen, Fred Corcoran, Judy Rankin, Craig Wood, Tony Jacklin and the Silver Scot - Tommy Armour. Enjoy
Enjoy this Journey told by Alvaro -- from Cuba to Miami Beach to Bronxville to Octopus Ink to playing golf with Johnny Miller. An Offbeat but really Interesting episode -- experience what it means to a child / a 4-Year Old to "leave everything behind"..