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Now on the Tee is the official podcast of Indiana Golf. Consider us your link to the game! Hear from industry experts, PGA TOUR players, well-known celebrities and everyone in between. Now on the Tee is for everyone interested in the game of golf, no matter the level. Prepare to learn a little bit, be thoroughly entertained, and maybe get inspired to play more golf. Whatever your reason, we're glad you're here.
For this week's episode we are joined by Charlie Schuyler, someone who has had quite the unique golf background. Schuyler played collegiately at Penn State and is a member on the Indiana Golf Foundation Board of Directors. One of his most impressive accomplishments includes his stop at Augusta National, where he served as an Assistant Pro for four years. Tune in to hear about how this opportunity arose, his encounters during his time within this position, how Augusta National was one of the most educational and inspirational experiences of Charlie's working life, and some interesting facts about the club itself.
This week's podcast highlights two recent Indiana Golf Major Champions, Nick Bienz and Kayla Benge! Bienz is our Indiana Open Winner and on this episode he discusses where this win ranks on the professional level, the importance of confidence as a professional player, and his other experiences in the past Indiana Opens. Benge joins in to talk about her experience winning the IWGA Amateur and how much this win means to her. She also tells us what her game plan was going into the final round and what is was like playing with 5X Champion, Julia Potter-Bobb.
This week's episode of #NowOnTheTee brings us some insight from two phenomenal golfers who have been representing #indianagolf well.
Our first guest is Clemson University's Annabelle Pancake, the first American runner-up of the British Women's Amateur in five years! Pancake talks about adapting to the different course conditions, the ability to get creative with her shots, her love for match play, and her plans to go pro after graduation.
Our next guest is our recent #INPGAWomensOpen Champion and the Assistant Golf Pro at The Sagamore Club, Rachel Johnson. Johnson talks about her experience playing on a mini-tour and how that impacted her play at the Open. She also discusses what made her choose to become a PGA Professional and what her future plans will include.
This week's episode of #NowOnTheTee brings us a conversation with IndyCar Driver, Scott McLaughlin and 2023 Indiana Amateur Champion, Connor McNeely.
McLaughlin became a huge golf fan at a young age and speaks on some mental similarities between the two sports, as well as his experience playing in the Arnold Palmer Invitational with 2x Major Champion, Zach Johnson.
McNeely walks us through his performance in the recent State Amateur event and what this win means to him. He also talks with us about his freshman year at Butler and what his goals are going into his sophomore season with the University of Cincinnati.
This week's episode comes to you from the Prairie View Golf Club following the completion of the final round of the IHSAA Boys State Finals. The Guerin Catholic Golden Eagles won their 2nd consecutive state championship. We speak with head coach Mark Mathews and individual champion Leo Wessel.
This week's episode of #NowOnTheTee features Evansville's Kyle Asay. Asay went from being a caddie at Victoria National to caddying on the PGA TOUR. Kyle talks about what makes a good tour caddie and what that life is like.
Tune in for this week's episode of #NowOnTheTee with PGA Tour Veteran, Bo Van Pelt!
In this episode, you will hear about how the Indiana Junior Golf program greatly influenced his professional career, returning to his Richmond roots, the multiple surgeries that forced him into a three-year hiatus, and his surprising comeback into competitive golf.
For this week's episode of #NowOnTheTee, we are joined by someone considered to be one of the top collegiate golf coaches in America, Rob Bradley!
Bradley played on the now-called Korn Ferry Tour for seven years, competed in two U.S. Opens, and has been the head golf coach at Purdue University for ten years. Listen in to hear him speak on the goals for the team in the upcoming spring season, "The Battle at Birck" match, and what made him transition into coaching college golf!
In this episode of #NowOnTheTee, we hear from 2003 PGA Champion, and 2005 Indiana Athletics Hall of Famer, Shaun Micheel.
Micheel discusses how he found his way onto the Indiana University Golf team and how Coach Sam Carmichael gave him the courage and confidence to play on tour. We also hear about his experience winning the 2003 PGA Championship and how he became an Assistant Golf Coach for Butler University.
For this week's episode of #NowOnTheTee, Brian Hammons speaks with PGA Tour winner, three-time All-American at the University of Texas, and Golf Channel Analyst, Brandel Chamblee.
Check in to hear Brandel discuss the timeline of his relationship with golf, including his path to becoming professional after failing Q-School, his venture into securing a position with the Golf Channel, and a brief discussion on the defamation suit chaos.
Tune in for a brand new episode of #NowOnTheTee with Professional Golfer, Sportscaster, and Indiana Golf Hall of Famer, Billy Kratzert!
Billy discusses large details surrounding his golf experience, including how winning the #IndianaAM and #IndianaOpen at 16 & 17, jumpstarted his collegiate and professional career in golf.
Listen in to hear Professional Golfer Erik Barnes, from Marion, Indiana, discuss his recent achievement in securing his PGA Tour card.
This week's Podcast features Tyler Duncan. A Columbus, Indiana native, and Purdue grad fresh off an appearance in the FedEx Cup Playoffs on the PGA TOUR.
Seth Fair (Pittsboro, IN) & Lauren Tibbets (Butler Alum) won their state opens this month in comeback fashion.
Seth and Lauren are currently playing mini tours around the country and world and they talk about that experience and the grind of playing on tour. From being your own travel cordinator, accountant, and equipment provider they discuss the highs and lows and their passion for playing professionally.
Tune in for an all new episode of our #NowOnTheTee podcast with cohosts Brian Hammons and Jo Jo Gentry! This week's guests are Head Men's Ball State Golf Coach, Mike Fleck, and Head Men's and Women's Golf coach, Clint Wallman of Depauw. This episode discusses the entire topic of college recruiting for both Junior players and their parents.
Also included in this episode is recent #IWGAAm Champion, Cailyn Henderson, speaking on her preparation for Q school, her future in golf, and more.
Will has worked for worked for some major organizations including the PGA Tour, Golf Channel, ESPN, CBS, and Fox Sports. In this episode, Will talks about his broadcasting and golf history, the PGA Tour Radio operations, his upcoming book, and his opinion on the new LIV Tour.
Luke discusses the confidence boost he received from his recent win, a round breakdown, insights going into the tournament, and the minimization of extra pressure from not knowing where he stood on the leaderboard.
Jim Gallagher Jr is a 5 time PGA Tour winner, Ryder Cup and President’s Cup member, and Golf Analyst on the Golf Channel. Originally from Marion, IN, Jim is a two-time State Amateur Champion, Indiana PGA State Open winner, and member of the Indiana Golf Hall of Fame.
In this episode Jim talks about the evolution of Indiana Junior Golf, professionals he looked up to throughout his life, beating Seve Ballesteros in Singles at the Ryder Cup, what advice he would give his younger self now, and his opinion on the new LIV Tour.
Alan Shipnuck is a Senior Writer for Golf Magazine/Golf.com, partner of Fire Pit Collective, and author of six books, including his latest and New York Times Best Seller Phil: The Rip-Roaring (and Unauthorized) Biography of Golf's Most Colorful Superstar.
In this episode, Alan talks about what motivated him to write this book, his decades following the PGA Tour, Phil Mickelson's unwillingness to cooperate with the biography, and the complex character Phil has been throughout the years.
Chris Nowak is the PGA HOPE Military Veteran and Liaison. PGA HOPE stands for Helping Our Patriots Everywhere, and Chris is proud to do so. He is a Marine Corps Veteran and amputee who moved from a 19 year career at the Department of Veterans Affairs into his current role of running the Veteran and Military Liaison role for PGA HOPE.
In this episode, Chris discusses how life changing the PGA HOPE program is for veterans and PGA members alike. He also shares his favorite success stories and fills us in on the new and improved Patriot Golf Day.
Dylan Meyer is an Indiana Junior Golf Alum and current Korn Ferry Tour Player, He grew up playing golf in Evansville, Ind. and went on to be the number one player for the University of Illinois before turning professional.
In this episode, Dylan talks about his favorite career highlights to date, Illinois' epic comeback at the Big Ten Championship at Victoria National in 2016, and his involvement with the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation.
Adam Schenk is an Indiana Junior Golf Tour alum, an Indiana Amateur Champion, and now he plays with the best of the best on the PGA TOUR.
In this episode, Adam talks about life on TOUR and the grind it took to get there, the PGA TOUR players he's most enjoyed getting to know, and his most memorable moments to date.
Indiana Golf Foundation Board member and former Gongaware Academy participant, JoJo Gentry, joins Kelly as a guest co-host.
Bruce Rearick was just named the 2022 Indiana PGA Teacher of the Year and regarded as one of the best in the putting community. Bruce has players routinely fly in from around the world to see him for putting instruction, including PGA TOUR players, Mike Weir, Aaron Baddeley and Bo Van Pelt. He is also the owner of Burnt Edges Consulting, a golf Industry consultant specializing in putter design, putter fitting and instruction.
In this episode, Bruce walks us through his putting evaluation process, describes his time spent working under the-one-and-only Arnold Palmer, and his goal for the future of his putting business.
Greg McLaughlin is the CEO of the World Golf Foundation, as well as the CEO of First Tee. He also spent 14 years as the CEO of the Tiger Woods Foundation before becoming President of the Champions Tour in 2015. In his current positions, Greg serves as a leader among the world's top golf organizations, and a key ambassador and spokesperson for the game of golf.
In this episode, Greg discusses the biggest successes in his career, First Tee's short-term and long-term goals, and his time spent at the Tiger Woods Foundation (including playing a few rounds of golf with Tiger).
Mike Whan is the current CEO of the USGA. Prior to joining the USGA, Whan served as the commissioner of the LPGA from January 2010 until June of 2021. Under his leadership, the LPGA experienced unprecedented growth, with significant increases in the number of tournaments, purses and television coverage. He also oversaw the expansion of the LPGA to include both the Symetra Tour and Ladies European Tour, as well as a nearly 50 percent increase in membership of LPGA Professionals.
In this episode, Mike discusses his short-term and long-term goals for the USGA, why he left the LPGA as commissioner, and what he most looks forward to in 2022.
Dottie Pepper is the lead walking reporter for CBS Sports' coverage of the PGA TOUR, Masters, and PGA Championship. After an accomplished junior, college, and amateur golf career, she went on to play 17 years on the LPGA Tour, winning 17 times - including two major championships and one additional win on the JLPGA Tour. She also represented the United States six times in the Solheim Cup matches, compiling a 13-5-2 record.
In this episode, Dottie shares highlights from her LPGA Tour career, favorite broadcasting moments - including walking alongside Tiger Woods, and how far the game of golf has come since her time as a Tour player.
Dr. Bob Winters is an internationally renowned sports psychologist, author, and professional speaker. He has spent the past 35 years investigating how one’s thoughts and attitudes affect one’s ability to perform to their optimal talent level.
In this episode, Dr. Winters delves in to the mental side of the game and gives an inside approach on how to play golf with confidence. He also shares stories from his time spent with professional golfers and athletes such as Justin Rose, Michelle Wie, and Victor Oladipo.
Jim Richerson is the current PGA of America President and recently accepted a new position as the General Manager of The Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California. Riviera is home to numerous championships, including two PGA Championships and a US Open and will serve as the official golf course for the 2028 Olympic Games. Formerly, Jim has worked at Troon, Whistling Straights and The Duke's Course at St. Andrews.
In the episode, Jim shares details from this year's Ryder Cup, the PGA of America's move to Frisco, Texas, and his new position at Riviera.
Annabelle Pancake is two-time IWGA State Amateur Champion, with her most recent win last week at Prairie View GC. There, Annabelle broke the scoring record for the event posting a tremendous 54-hole total of 16-under-par! She is also a member of the Clemson Women's Golf Team.
In this episode, Annabelle reflects on her recent win at the Women's State Amateur, her freshman year at Clemson during the pandemic, and how she first became interested in playing golf.
Julie Carmichael is an Indiana Golf Hall of Fame member, a two-time Indiana Women’s Open Champion, an IWGA State Amateur Champion, a member of the IHSAA Golf Hall of Fame, and was the first female member of the IGA Board of Directors.
In this episode, Julie shares memories from her favorite USGA events, being the only father/daughter duo in the Indiana Golf Hall of Fame along with her dad, Sam, and how she thinks golf can sustain its momentum following the pandemic.
Tim Diedrich has been with Callaway Golf for more than 25 years! He started his career as an inside sales rep, and now covers all of Indiana.
In this episode, Tim gives inside details about working in the golf manufacturing business, his thoughts on scaling back equipment for the long-hitting pros, and how we can sustain the momentum that golf has gained during the pandemic.
It's Masters week and this week's guest is on site rules officiating! Chip Essig is an Indiana Golf Hall of Fame member, was the 2011 National Golf Professional of the Year, was president of the Indiana Section PGA from '06-'08, and is a member of the PGA of America Rules Committee.
In this episode, Chip talks course setup at Augusta this week, his pick for the 2021 Masters' Champion, and the most high profile rulings he's given while officiating PGA TOUR events.
Brent Nicoson is the men's and women's Head Golf Coach at the University of Indianapolis. Brent has coached over 25 All-Americans, has nearly 120 tournament wins under his belt, and has led two teams to National Championship titles.
In this episode, Brent discusses highlights from his coaching career, his relationship as a caddy with two-time USGA champion, Erica Shepherd, and what he looks for when recruiting new team members.
Vince Drahman is a current Indiana Golf tournament player and PGA Associate, the IUPUI Assistant Golf Coach, and an expert in all things golf fitness.
In this episode, Drahman shares his most rewarding coaching moments and fitness tips that every golfer can utilize this season.
Alex Miceli is the founder of golf.com, Golf Press Association, GolfWire, and Morning Read - a popular daily golf newsletter.
In this episode, Miceli discusses Tiger Woods' serious car accident and what it might mean for his career, the latest issues the USGA is facing, and the most influential players on the PGA Tour.
Brian Hammons was the very first announcer on the air when the Golf Channel launched in 1994. He went on to spend 21 years with the Golf Channel, before hanging up his mic in 2015. Now, Brian is the owner and president of his own media company, Brian Hammons Enterprises.
In this episode, Brian shares details of covering his favorite event, the Ryder Cup, insights on his favorite PGA Tour players, and all the ins and outs of working at the Golf Channel for 21 years.
Joe and Marcia Luigs have served as volunteers for the USGA for well over 30+ years. They are also Indiana Golf Hall of Fame members and their dedication to the game of golf, as well as the time and energy they spent giving back has been tremendous.
In this episode, Joe and Marcia share their most memorable USGA rules moments, favorite players they encountered over the years, and what made their time as volunteers so rewarding.
Spider Miller was a Walker Cup participant (’99), a two-time Walker Cup Captain (’15, 17) – leading the United States to victory in 2017, and a two-time USGA Mid-Amateur Champion (’96, ’98). Miller is also an Indiana Golf Hall of Fame member (inducted in ’00), and a Wagoner Award recipient (’18).
In this episode, Miller discusses his tremendous Walker Cup teams – including Bryson DeChambeau, a current PGA Tour player and recent U.S. Open Champion, his participation in the 1997 Masters, and his close relationship with the one-and-only Arnold Palmer.
Kerry Haigh is the Chief Championships Officer of the PGA of America and is responsible for the overall operation, administration and golf course set up for the PGA Championship, Ryder Cup, Senior PGA and KMPG Women’s PGA Championship.
In this episode, Haigh explains how he first came to work for the PGA. He also divulges what it takes to set up championship golf courses - including sites visits three to four years prior, and says his favorite course to set up is always “the next one.”
JoJo Gentry grew up playing golf at the Gongaware Junior Golf Academy, under the instruction of Coach Roger Lundy. As her game developed, so did her passion for golf. While attending Butler University, Gentry decided to try to walk on the Women’s Golf team during her sophomore year of college, and ended up playing her remaining three years (’13-’15).
Also while attending Butler, Gentry studied journalism, which led her to her current career as a Sports Anchor/Reporter at CBS 4 in Indianapolis.
In this episode, Gentry talks about first learning golf at age 12 at Gongaware and how that experience shaped her life, how she became involved with the Indiana Golf Foundation Board, and why she thinks Indiana youth should get involved with golf at a young age.
Ted Bishop was the 38th president of the PGA of America and was removed from office 29 days before his term expired.
In part 2 of this episode, Bishop discusses his career in the golf business and his short-stint as President of the PGA of America, and the recent passing of Indiana Golf Hall of Fame member, Mickey Powell.
Ted, the Indiana Section PGA thanks you for all of your significant contributions both locally and while serving the PGA of America as their 38th President.
Ted Bishop was the 38th president of the PGA of America and was removed from office 29 days before his term expired. Despite his early removal from office and the fact that to this day, six years later, the PGA of America doesn’t recognize Ted as a Past President, Ted has some fantastic stories from his presidency and there were some significant accomplishments for the Association during his term in office.
In part 1, Ted talks what first got him interested in a leadership role, his idea to choose Tom Watson for Ryder Cup Captain in 2014, and his hand in creating the Deacon Palmer Award.
Gary Gant has been a PGA member for 40 years and is still going strong as the head professional at Chestnut Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne. He is an Indiana Golf Hall of Fame member, an Indiana PGA Golf Professional of the Year, an Indiana PGA Teacher of the Year, and most recently an Indiana PGA Deacon Palmer Award recipient.
In this episode, Gary discusses his teaching career (including the challenge of coaching his own kids), his playing career, and his recent battle with cancer - where he still went to work every single day. Additionally, Gary is hilarious and is sure to entertain!
Suzy Whaley has spent the past two years serving as the President of the PGA of America.
As the first female ever elected, Suzy has been adamant about getting more females involved in golf. She has also focused her attention on serving PGA members to the best of her ability, with an emphasis on diversity and inclusion.
Her goal is always to stay present and focus on the current task at hand, saying, "I always try to be where my feet are."
Dr. Gary Sailes is a professor at Indiana University and a sports performance coach and consultant specializing in the area of mental strength training. Dr. Sailes works with junior, college, and professional golfers and coaches and has presented at PGA and other golf coaches' meetings across the United States and internationally.
In this episode, Dr. Sailes gives tips to help golfers of any skill level hit more quality golf shots! He shares achievable on-course goals, the importance of realistic expectations, and advice for junior golf parents.
From dream job to dream job! Pete Bevacqua spent six years as the CEO of the PGA of America, before accepting a position as the President of NBC Sports Group.
Pete shares how sports have adapted in light of COVID-19, his thoughts on how golf can sustain its momentum following the pandemic, and his favorite career memories.
Tom Meeks was the first executive director of the IGA-PGA and went on to serve as the Senior Director of Rules and Competitions for the USGA. He was elected into the Indiana Golf Hall of Fame in 1999.
Tom takes us back to the beginning of the IGA-PGA, and how he got the job as executive director. He also shares details of his bucket list round of golf with the one and only Jack Nicklaus.
2020 marks the 40th Anniversary of the greatest golf movie of all time, or possibly movie of all time - Caddyshack!
Joining us for our very first episode is the star of Caddyshack, Danny Noonan - aka Michael O'Keefe.
Michael shares exclusive behind the scenes info about filming Caddyshack, where he stands with his former cast mates, and catches us up on what he's doing today - including his dedicated practice of Zen Buddhism.
Erica Shepherd just got back to "campus" (quarantined in a hotel with the girl's golf team) for her sophomore year at Duke University. Although fall golf is cancelled due to COVID-19, Erica shares her spring golf goals and LPGA Tour aspirations.
Growing up in a golf-centered home, Erica also discusses the importance of balance - giving different advice to junior golfers than she followed herself.
We didn't have to travel far for this guest because she works right down the hall as our Director of Membership. Julia Potter-Bobb is a two-time USGA Champion, an eight-time IWGA Alice O'Neal Dye Player of the Year, and the 2020 Women's Open Champion.
Julia talks all things golf - including how she learned the game backwards, the impact COVID-19 has had on the industry, and her aspirations as one of Indiana's top amateur players.