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Hear Golf's Greatest Legends, Players, & the Top Instructors in the Game Sharing Their Stories, Insights and Playing Lessons.

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In Part 2 of this week’s Next on the Tee, LPGA Hall of Famer Jane Geddes returns for a long-overdue visit, and as always, she brings her trademark positivity, incredible storytelling, and contagious energy to the conversation. Jane shares her thoughts on this year’s Augusta National Women’s Amateur and the Legends of the LPGA Tour. We revisit her first win on the LPGA Tour—the 1986 U.S. Women’s Open—which she captured in a Monday playoff over Sally Little. That week was marred by apocalyptic chaos just short of locusts and the 4 Horseman. You'll hear about that plus how Jane arrived early for the Monday playoff and was sitting on her bag on the 1st tee before the USGA officials set up the tee markers. When asked what she was doing, she said I'm ready to play. Jane also gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how the Legends of the LPGA Tour came to be, reflects on last year’s Senior Women’s U.S. Open at Fox Chapel in Pittsburgh, and looks ahead to this year’s championship in San Diego. It’s always so much fun having Jane on the show, and I know you’ll enjoy every minute of this segment.

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In Part 1 of this week’s Next on the Tee, I’m joined by two of the most legendary PGA Professionals the game has ever known—quite possibly ranked 1 and 1A on that list. First up is PGA Professional Hall of Famer Bob Ford. Bob’s accolades span across four Hall of Fames, the prestigious William D. Richardson Award from the Golf Writers Association of America, and the Bobby Jones Award—one of the highest honors in the game. He’s served as Head Professional at both Oakmont and Seminole, and his coaching tree reaches wider than any in history. If you’ve watched the U.S. Open over the past decade, you’ve likely heard his voice—he’s been the official Starter since 2017 and will continue as long as he wants the job. Bob shares his insights on this year’s Masters, what to expect from the U.S. Open’s return to Oakmont, and, as a proud Yinzer, throws in some thoughts on the Steelers.

Then, I’m honored to welcome another giant in the game—Suzy Whaley. A Hall of Famer in her own right, Suzy was the first female President of the PGA of America, is a Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor, and currently preparing to Captain the U.S. Junior Ryder Cup team. She was also recently on the bag for her niece, Phoebe Brinker, at the Augusta National Women’s Amateur. Suzy reflects on that experience, discusses the potential for a Women’s Masters Tournament, and we explore a few exciting job opportunities where her leadership would be a perfect fit. Don’t miss this conversation with two all-time greats.

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In Part 2 of Episode 21, I'm joined by a truly fascinating first-time guest—certified hypnotherapist Paul Salter. Paul helps us explore the power of the mind and how hypnotherapy can free us from the fear of judgment on the golf course—especially when standing on the first tee with eyes all around. Whether it’s your buddies, a crowd at the club championship, or groups waiting to tee off behind you, we’ve all felt that pressure. Paul breaks down where that fear comes from and how he works with golfers to eliminate it for good.

Then, one of my favorite people on the planet, PGA Tour legend Hal Sutton returns to the show to share updates on his latest course design, the Darmor Club outside Houston, and why—for the first time ever—he’s endorsing a putter. It’s not because of a paycheck. Hal explains what impressed him about Makefield Putters, their precision fitting process, and how they get the ball rolling faster and truer than nearly anything else out there. If it’s good enough to go in Hal’s bag, you’ll want to hear why.

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This week on Season 12, Episode 21 Part 1 of Next on the Tee, I’ve got a fantastic lineup of four fun and insightful guests that I’m excited to share with you. They’re sure to spark your interest, maybe raise an eyebrow or two, and quite possibly have you thinking, “I need to connect with that guy.” Leading things off, as always, is our Resident Director of Instruction, Tom Patri. We caught up with TP just as he was wrapping up a member trip to Cabot Citrus Farms in Brooksville, Florida—so yes, we might be delaying his dinner and bedtime just a bit, so he's a little extra cranky. Tom’s also gearing up for his annual golf marathon to support a great cause. Last year, he played an incredible 153 holes before running out of daylight. Head over to his Instagram page to learn more and consider pledging whatever makes sense for you. In our chat, we cover Justin Thomas’s big win at Hilton Head, take an early look ahead to the Ryder Cup, and debate whether today’s advanced equipment is helping make the game more accessible, less frustrating, a major reason why our game at all levels is packed with more good players than in the persimmon wood and wound ball era.

After TP, I’m joined by Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor and Golf Digest Top 50 in Florida, Mike Malizia from Admirals Cove in Jupiter. Mike shares some great drills to help improve your short game, explains why he doesn’t teach hitting up on the ball with the driver, and encourages us to trust our feel rather than overthinking every swing.

It’s a loaded show, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did putting it together. Come back for Part 2 featuring certified Hypnotherapist Paul Salter and PGA Tour Legend Hal Sutton.

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In Part 2 of our special Masters review edition of the show, I’m honored to be joined by the Godfather of Golf Talk Radio, John Patrick.

John has covered The Masters for the past 41 years. He was there for Jack Nicklaus’ historic sixth Masters victory in 1986 — and he might even have the ball Jack used to finish it off (you’ll hear that incredible story). As Bernhard Langer makes his final appearance as a player at Augusta, John shares memories of both of Langer’s victories and covering Langer's remarkable 40-year journey in the tournament.

We dive deep into Rory McIlroy’s historic win this year, reliving the highs, the lows, and his inspiring comeback. John also shares his thoughts on where Rory now stands in the game's history after completing the career Grand Slam.

Plus, we discuss some exciting upcoming innovations at Augusta National, including a new players-only facility, underground parking, and which Chairman has made the biggest impact on the game.

John Patrick is truly one of the finest people and broadcasters in the history of golf. Tune in to hear our conversation—you’ll quickly understand why he’s such a beloved figure in the game.

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On this special Masters Post Game edition of Next on the Tee, we look back on an unforgettable week at Augusta National, both from the grounds and from the booth. I kick things off by recapping the final round of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur, where Spain’s Carla Bernat Escuder fired a final round 68 to capture the title by one shot over 16-year-old American Asterisk Talley. I also spotlight standout performances by rising stars Eila Galitsky and Lottie Woad—young talents whose names we’re sure to hear more in the years to come. Then it’s on to one of the most thrilling Masters final rounds in recent memory, as Rory McIlroy overcame ghosts of past collapses, a double on 13, and a missed opportunity on 18 to ultimately defeat Justin Rose in a dramatic playoff. With that win, Rory became just the sixth player in history to complete the career Grand Slam. My guests and I walk through every twist and turn of Rory’s journey and what this victory means for his legacy.

I welcome back two fan favorites to break it all down—Resident Director of Instruction Tom Patri and 17-time winner between the PGA & Champions Tours Mark Calcavecchia. Calc takes us back to his own near miss at Augusta and the shot by Sandy Lyle that denied him a green jacket. Together, we talk about the magic of this year’s tournament, from Rory immediately losing his lead on the first hole, gaining it back 2 holes later, losing it again on 13, more missed putts, throwing it away on 18 and ultimately getting the gorilla off his back. We also preview what’s ahead for the rest of the major season.

Thank you for pressing play and taking the journey with us.

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Thank you for coming back for Part 2 of Season 12, Episode 19, a special Masters preview edition. In this segment, we continue our Masters preview with two guys who competed in 8 Masters tournaments starting with one of the finest golf analysts in the history of broadcasting and a 14-time winner around the world, Frank Nobilo. Frank will be on the CBS Sports broadcast team this weekend, providing commentary on four key holes. He’s competed in The Masters four times himself, with a standout 4th-place finish in 1996. We dive into how he approached playing Augusta National, especially the challenges of navigating Amen Corner. Frank also shares some great insights into the tournament’s history, and the patience required to succeed at Augusta. Plus, like my other guests this week, he offers his predictions for who will be atop the leaderboard on Sunday—and throws in an intriguing dark horse to watch.

Then we wrap things up with two-time PGA Tour winner John Inman. John and his brother Joe both played in The Masters multiple times, and John tells a hilarious story about Joe’s suggestion to drop a ball into Rae’s Creek while crossing the Hogan Bridge—and the surprising reason behind it. We also hear about John’s experience staying in the Crow’s Nest as an amateur, what it was like staying on-site during tournament week, and the time Tom Watson caught him and a fellow amateur watching a movie in the Champions Locker Room. John gives his perspective on the tricky Par 3 fourth hole and the always-demanding 12th. He’s a fantastic storyteller, and I think you’ll really enjoy our conversation.

There’s a ton of great stuff in store for you this week on Next on the Tee. Thank you for being here and pressing play.

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This week on Next on the Tee, is a Special Masters Preview edition of the show. I’m taking you inside the ropes and into the heart of Augusta National with four incredible guests who’ve lived The Masters—from competing in the tournament a combined 18 times to calling the action for CBS Sports.

In Part 1, is one of the all-time great ball strikers in PGA Tour history and a local Georgia golf legend, Tim Simpson. Making his ninth appearance on the show, Tim shares what it was like playing in The Masters six times, with his best finish coming in 1985 when he tied for 18th. A proud Atlanta native and UGA alum, Tim opens up about both the highs and the struggles he faced at Augusta, particularly on those famously challenging greens.

Next, I’m joined by a longtime friend of the show Donnie Hammond. Donnie played in The Masters four times, beginning in 1986—the year he found himself in the second-to-last group on Sunday, paired with none other than Bernhard Langer. Donnie reflects on the excitement of that final round and the intensity of hearing the roars from all over the course as Jack Nicklaus made his legendary charge. He also takes us back to 1975 when he worked at Augusta during another unforgettable Masters, won by Jack in a dramatic finish over Tom Weiskopf and Johnny Miller. Donnie shares stories about being on the grounds both as a player and a fan, giving us a rich, inside look at one of golf’s most iconic events.

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On this week’s show, we kick things off with our regular monthly visit from The Confidence Doctor, Dr. Bob Winters. Doc shares insight into the incredible success his junior players are having, including several competing in the Augusta National Women’s Amateur. One standout is Megha Ganne, who set a first-round record with a 63 at Champions Gate. Although our conversation was recorded the night before the tournament began, Doc explains exactly why her stellar performance came as no surprise. He also highlights the accomplishments of other young players he works with and reminds us once again why he’s the best in the business—change your mind, change your game.

Following Doc, Jay Delsing returns to the show. Jay is not only one of the kindest and most uplifting voices in the game, he’s also got a new book coming out titled You Wouldn’t Believe Me If I Told You, and trust me, you’re going to want to read it. He shares some unforgettable stories, including teeing it up with Stephen Stills, meeting Sean Connery (who then introduced him to Steven Spielberg and George Lucas), and playing with presidents—and a young Tiger Woods. You’ll love his energy and storytelling.

Finally, we bring in our Resident Director of Instruction, Tom Patri. With a scheduling conflict bumping him up in the lineup, Tom gives us his take on Min Woo Lee’s breakthrough victory at the Houston Open and the crucial role Lee’s caddie played in avoiding disaster. We also look ahead to The Masters, and Tom shares the four players he expects to be battling it out on the back nine come Sunday.

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In this very special bonus episode of Next on the Tee, acclaimed author and golf journalist Rick Reilly returns to the show. Rick and I cover a wide range of topics that span everything from Trump's "club championships wins" to The Masters.

We kick things off with Rick’s take on President Trump’s self-declared victories at his various club championships, including winning the Triple Crown at his home course. I ask Rick: how many of these wins are actually real and Rick doubles down on his doubts about by saying he'd play Trump for $100,000 on a neutral course with USGA rules officials watching both players. Rick shares his thoughts on the potential PGA Tour–LIV Golf merger, including a reported high-profile meeting at the White House, and whether any real progress was made. We then dig into Rick’s past relationship with Greg Norman, how Norman’s difficult relationship with his father may have influenced his drive to create LIV, and whether that ambition came more from Norman's disdain for the PGA Tour or a personal need for validation from his father.

Rick also breaks down why Jack Nicklaus is the undisputed GOAT. As we gear up for The Masters, Rick shares stories from his time caddying at Augusta National for 1973 champion Tommy Aaron, including the physical demands of the course and the behind-the-scenes grind of being a caddy. We close with a lighthearted debate over his Washington Post article about spreading ashes on golf courses—specifically Augusta—and whether it’s okay to become part of the fairway after your final round.

This episode is filled with insight, laughs, and some truly unique perspectives from one of golf’s most entertaining storytellers.

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In Part 2 of Season 12, Episode 16, I’m joined once again by our great friend and 9-time winner across the PGA Tour and Champions Tour, Tom Purtzer. This time around, Tom and I dive into a thought-provoking conversation about the direction of the PGA Tour—whether their current moves are aimed at growing the game or favoring their top players, and if their actions are simply an overreaction to the competition posed by LIV Golf. We also look back at 1991, the best year of Tom’s career, which came 18 years after he turned pro. He shares fond memories of winning both the World Series of Golf and the Texas Open, the latter of which earned him a coveted seat next to Ben Hogan at the following year’s champions dinner. Tom’s insight, humility, and great storytelling always make for a fantastic listen, and I know you’re going to really enjoy hearing from one of the game’s true legends and gentlemen.

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On this week’s episode, we kick things off with a visit from our good friend and Robert Morris University Men's Head Coach Steve Shingledecker. RMU is riding high on a wave of momentum, thanks to their men’s basketball team capturing the Horizon League Championship and making an impressive showing in the NCAA Tournament, where they pushed powerhouse Alabama to the limit in the first round. Steve shares what the energy has been like on campus during the team’s thrilling run, how that success is already paying dividends in the recruiting process, and how the evolving landscape of college athletics—including the transfer portal—is impacting mid-major programs like RMU. We dive into whether top talent from these schools is at risk of being poached annually by Power Five programs, turning everyone outside the SEC and Big Ten into a de facto minor league system.

Then, I’m joined by World Golf Hall of Famer David Graham. David had a stellar career both here in the U.S. and internationally after coming over from his native Australia. We reflect on his standout 1970 season, where he captured the Tasmania, Victorian, Thailand, and French Opens, and teamed up with Bruce Devlin to win the World Cup. We also revisit his major championship triumphs at the PGA Championship and the U.S. Open plus his home national championship at the Australian Open. David also offers his thoughts and memories about The Masters and what it was like to contend at The Open at St. Andrews. You won’t want to miss these incredible stories and insights from a true legend of the game.

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In this special bonus episode of Next on the Tee, I’m honored to be joined by Dr. Russell Levenson. Russ recently retired after 32 years in ministry, most notably serving 17 years as Rector of St. Martin’s Episcopal Church in Houston—the largest Anglican/Episcopal congregation in North America. He’s a renowned theologian, author, and speaker who also developed a deep friendship with President George H.W. and First Lady Barbara Bush.

Russ talks about his inspiring new book, “In God’s Grip: What Golf Can Teach Us About the Bible,” with a foreword by the legendary Jim Nantz. We dive into the powerful spiritual and life lessons drawn from golf and how the swing philosophies of Ben Hogan intertwine with Biblical wisdom. From focusing on fundamentals to letting go of perfection, Russ explores how the mindset that helped Hogan master the game can also guide our spiritual journeys.

We also reflect on his close relationship with the Bush family, what heaven meant to them, and how the second half of the book—The Downswing—challenges our assumptions about God as a harsh judge, encouraging instead a perspective of grace, abundance, and purpose.

Plus, we talk Augusta, Oakmont, and Jim Nantz’s unforgettable first Masters call in 1986.

This conversation is full of insight, inspiration, and a few good swings of perspective. Whether you’re seeking more meaning in your game or your life, this is one you won’t want to miss.

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In Part 2 of Episode 14, I’m joined by first-time guest Taylor Crosby, and trust me—you’re going to love this conversation. Taylor brings great energy to the show and an impressive resume, having worked alongside one of the greatest instructors of all time, Jim McLean.

Taylor is now teaching at one of the premier golf facilities in the world: The Kingdom at Reynolds Lake Oconee. We dive into what makes The Kingdom such a special place—from their PGA Tour-level fitting experience, to their on-site TaylorMade fitting trailer, and their cutting-edge studio and hitting bays. Unlike most fittings, at The Kingdom, you walk away with your custom-fit clubs the same day—ready to take down your weekend group right away.

Taylor also shares insights into the seven stunning golf courses at Reynolds Lake Oconee, each designed by a legendary architect. And if that’s not enough, he brings along some fantastic playing lessons and tips to help you lower your scores and improve your swing.

It’s a jam-packed segment with gear talk, game improvement tips, and plenty of laughs.

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This Week on Next on the Tee, I'm joined by three incredible guests. In Part 1, I start with one of the game's all-time great instructors—Tom Patri. Not only is Tom a phenomenal teacher, he's also a fantastic player. Tom is sharpening his game for the Senior Florida Open, happening April 22–24 at Aberdeen Golf & Country Club in Boynton Beach, Florida. You'll hear how he dominated the course during his practice round for the qualifier, plus his thoughts on Rory McIlroy's win at The Players, J.J. Spaun’s valiant effort and willingness to face the media after falling short, perhaps something Collin Morikawa could take a lesson from.

Next up is a longtime friend from our Thursday Night Tailgate football show, former NFL defensive back Vencie Glenn. Vencie played for the Patriots, Chargers, Saints, Vikings, and Giants—and he’s just as popular in golf circles as he was on the football field. I share one of my favorite stories about walking Augusta National with him and how he introduced me to Phil Knight and Tiger’s mom. The golf world knows and loves this guy, and for good reason. We chat about former NFL players who excel at golf, and how Vencie honed his skills to become a ball hawk in the league, racking up 35 career interceptions.

Please come back for Part 2 of this week's show featuring the Next on the Tee debut of another Top Instructor in our game, Taylor Crosby. Taylor is a disciple of Jim McLean and is now teaching at The Kingdom at Reynold Lake Oconee. He's fantastic! You're going to really enjoy his stories plus the playing lessons he shared.

Thank you for pressing play on this week's show. I appreciate you!

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In Part 2 of episode 13, I’m thrilled to welcome back one of my all-time favorite guests—acclaimed author and legendary golf TV producer, Keith Hirshland. Keith is not only one of the nicest people on the planet but also a wealth of knowledge when it comes to golf, television production, and life itself. We dive into his work with LIV Golf, where he leads their broadcasts, and discuss the great broadcast technology they've brought to the game including doing a tournament played under the lights in Riyadh. Keith shares the challenges of tracking the ball at night and introduces us to the newest addition to their broadcast team, Pat Perez. We also take a trip down memory lane as Keith reminisces about his role in launching The Golf Channel back in 1995 and his relationship with Arnold Palmer. Plus, Keith gives us an update on his latest book, a sequel to Song Girl, featuring the return of that intriguing CT Mascaro character. Don’t miss this engaging conversation with one of the best in the business!

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This week on Next on the Tee, I’m thrilled to welcome three great friends to the show. I start things off in Part 1 with a player who I believe is one of the most underrated and underappreciated of the 21st century—Shaun Micheel. Most people remember Shaun for his incredible win at the 2003 PGA Championship at Oak Hill, but his career extends far beyond that. He finished runner-up to Tiger Woods at the 2006 PGA and even defeated Tiger in the first round of the Match Play Championship that same year. Beyond his playing career, Shaun offers incredible insight into the current state of both the professional and college golf scenes. We haven’t seen much of him on the Champions Tour recently, and unfortunately, there’s a heartbreaking reason why—you’ll hear all about it. He also weighs in on the shrinking number of Tour exemptions and the ongoing struggles the PGA Tour faces in marketing its players, given how much they’ve relied on Tiger Woods for the past 28 years.

Then, I’m joined by Top 100 Instructor Tom Stickney, who shares some fantastic playing lessons and short-game tips. In a fun twist, I recently discovered that not only did Shaun and I attend Christian Brothers High School in Memphis, but Tom is an alumnus as well! Tom has earned a Doctorate from The Golf Machine organization, a system that has had a major influence on the game. Shaun is a big believer in it, and Tom breaks down why more golfers should be paying attention to its principles. He also shares his expertise on how to fix a big slice or banana hook off the tee and offers short-game strategies from 100 yards in.

It’s a jam-packed episode with great stories, insights, and tips. Thank you so much for pressing play!

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In Part 2 of Episode 12, I welcome back our resident mental game expert, Dr. Bob Winters, The Confidence Doctor. This month, Dr. Bob dives into the crucial role that your dominant eye plays—not just in your swing, but also in your overall confidence on the course. Get your notepads ready because he shares a couple of key insights you’ll want to remember.

Then, we wrap things up with our Resident Director of Instruction, Tom Patri. TP gives us the inside scoop on some of his recent Instagram Live interviews, including conversations with our mutual good friend Damon Hack from The Golf Channel and his longtime pal Jimmy Roberts. And in a hilarious twist, TP must’ve been feeling nostalgic—because for the rest of our chat, he calls me Jimmy...not kidding, you’ll hear it for yourself. We also get into his thoughts on some hot topics in the game right now, like slow play and AimPoint green reading.

It’s a fun and insightful conversation, so stick around and let’s tee it up!

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On this episode of Next on the Tee, I'm joined by Ben Helmrath, VP of Merchandising at PGA Tour Superstore and Team Coordinator for the Atlanta Drive of the TGL League. Ben is deeply involved in team strategy, working alongside Captain Justin Thomas to set match-day lineups plus helps layout all the winning scenarios for when they should throw the Hammer. He takes us behind the scenes at SoFi Stadium, giving us a look at what really goes into a team’s preparation and what it's like down on the floor. Plus, with golf simulators becoming more and more affordable, Ben shares insights on how owning one might now be within reach for all of us.

Then, mkaing his Next on the Tee debut is Champions Tour Pro Wes Short Jr. His longtime friend and Next on the Tee favorite, Bob Estes suggested that Wes would make a great guest, and boy was he right. Wes has an inspiring career—after years of grinding, he earned his PGA Tour card in 2004 at the age of 40, won his first event a year later in Las Vegas, and even qualified for his first U.S. Open at 52 years of age. His story proves that persistence pays off and we should never give up on our dreams.

It’s a great lineup with insights, inspiration, and plenty of great stories, so thank you tuning in!

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On this special bonus segment of Next on the Tee, I welcome back PGA Tour winner Bob Byman for a deep dive into some of the most defining moments of his career. With it being Arnold Palmer Invitational week on the PGA Tour, Bob takes us back to his victory at the first Arnold Palmer Invitational played Bay Hill in 1979, reflecting on what it meant to win a tournament connected to Arnold Palmer. As a Wake Forest alum who played on an Arnold Palmer scholarship, Bob shares personal stories about his relationship with The King and how Palmer’s influence shaped his career.

We also revisit Bob’s impressive performances at The Open Championship, including his debut at St. Andrews in 1978, where he finished T17 alongside legends like Seve Ballesteros and Tom Weiskopf. The following year at Royal Lytham & St. Annes, he was in contention heading into the final round before finishing T7 in a tournament that saw Seve claim his first major title. Bob gives us a behind-the-scenes look at those experiences, the challenges of links golf, and what it was like competing on golf’s biggest international stage.

His victory at Bay Hill also earned him a spot in the 1979 Masters, where he got his first taste of Augusta National. Bob walks us through that unforgettable experience, from the pressure of teeing it up at golf’s most revered venue, playing a practice round with Jack Nicklaus, to the lessons he took away from his first major start at Augusta.

From Bay Hill to St. Andrews to Augusta, Bob Byman has been part of some incredible golf history. Don’t miss this conversation filled with career-defining moments, legendary names, and stories that every golf fan will appreciate.

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On this very special bonus episode of Next on the Tee, I’m excited to welcome golf instruction and broadcasting legend Peter Kostis. A trusted voice in the game, Peter spent decades delivering expert swing analysis and commentary for USA Network and CBS Sports while coaching countless Tour players and amateurs. He shares how a casual round with his cousin sparked his love for golf and how his passion for learning the swing evolved into teaching players at every level.

Peter reflects on his time with Golf Digest Golf Schools, his journey from a young instructor in Maine to one of golf’s most sought-after teachers, and how broadcasting allowed him to teach millions of amateur golfers in real time. He also shares memorable rounds with presidents, athletes, and celebrities, along with the joy of helping others improve their game.

We also dive into the PGA Tour vs. LIV Golf saga, whether a true merger is possible, and the increasing divide between the "haves and have-nots" on Tour. Peter weighs in on whether former commissioner Deane Beman could have prevented today’s split. Plus, he opens up about his abrupt departure from CBS Sports and his favorite memories from Augusta National.

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This week on Next on the Tee, I’m joined by two fantastic guests who bring both incredible stories and valuable insights to the show. Leading things off is John Cook, a 21-time winner across the PGA and Champions Tours and a former National Champion from his days at Ohio State. This marks John’s 10th visit to the show, and every conversation with him ha been fantastic thanks to his upbeat attitude and passion for the game — you can literally hear the smile in his voice. We kick things off by talking about this year’s Mexico Open, a tournament that holds special meaning for John since his father, Jim Cook, helped resurrect it back in the 1980s, and John himself went on to win it in 1995. As we continue looking ahead to this year’s U.S. Open at Oakmont, John also shares his memories of competing in the 1994 U.S. Open there. We also reminisce about some of the fun team events he’s played in alongside Sergio Garcia, Mark O’Meara, and Rex Caldwell.

Following John, I’m excited to welcome Jeff Harper to the show for the first time. Jeff is the Director of Operations for Byler Holdings, which owns and manages five fantastic golf courses across Central and Eastern Pennsylvania. Each course presents its own unique challenge, making them the perfect progression for players as they advance their skills. Jeff takes us on a virtual tour of Broad Run Golfer’s Club in West Chester, Iron Valley in Lebanon, Berkleigh Golf Club in Kutztown, Lebanon Valley in Myerstown, and Blue Mountain in Fredericksburg. With his passion for golf and knack for storytelling, Jeff brings these courses to life and highlights what makes each one special.

It’s a can’t-miss episode for anyone looking to discover hidden gems and enjoy some great golf stories along the way.

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In this special segment, I catch up with Cindy Miller, whose incredible career continues to be recognized with two more Hall of Fame inductions. Cindy reflects on what it means to be honored by the LPGA Professionals Hall of Fame and how special it is to join an elite group of athletes, including Jim Kelly, Jimmy Johnson, Ed Reed, and Neal Heaton, in the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame—where her induction makes her the 13th golfer to be enshrined. We also talk about her exciting new book, Take Another Shot: At Business, Golf, or Life, and the powerful personal experiences that shaped it, including her family’s journey through her husband Allen’s struggles with depression and a suicide attempt, and how they all overcame those challenges together.

Cindy shares her thoughts on the negative influence of social media, referencing Lexi Thompson’s comments about how much words can hurt, and how she overcame people telling her she wasn't good enough to play college and then she helped the Hurricanes win back-to-back National Championships, and how she wasn't famous enough to write a book yet here we are a couple of months away from hers being published.

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Welcome to this week’s edition of Next on the Tee! I hope your week has been filled with reasons to smile. If not, I’m sending some positive vibes your way and hoping to bring you a little mental relief over the next couple of hours. This week's episode, to quote Billy Joel, is in a New York State of Mind. All of my guests hail from New York, and we take a way-too-early look ahead to the Ryder Cup, including a discussion about Keegan Bradley with his former college coach at St. John’s.

Leading things off, our resident Director of Instruction, Tom Patri, joins me to dive into Ryder Cup predictions and early concerns. With the event set to take place at Bethpage State Park, a course that Tom grew up near, he’ll give us insights on the layout and playing conditions. Plus, with six of the first seven winners on the PGA Tour this season being non-U.S. players, is it too soon to worry about Team USA’s chances? Maybe it’s time to start sending some positive energy out to them. Tom and I will break it all down in the first segment.

Following TP, I have the privilege of welcoming back Frank Darby, former St. John’s Men’s Head Golf Coach and Co-Host of the On Course show on SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio. Frank, another New York native, has served as a rules official and has been involved in setting up tournaments at Bethpage, giving him firsthand knowledge of what players can expect at the Ryder Cup. And with Keegan Bradley—one of his former players—hoping to make the team as a player, Frank shares his perspective on if that's a good idea. We’ll also get into Tiger Woods’ potential move to the Champions Tour and what the PGA Tour should do about slow play. Frank is fantastic and has great golf insights!

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Season 12, Episode 7 Part 2: Jeff Smith, Golf's Rock Star & MacGyver Gets You Out of Tough Situations.

In Part 2 of Season 12, Episode 7, I get the privilege of spending more time with Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor and Golf Digest's Best in the State of Indiana, Jeff Smith. You probably also know Jeff as Co-Host of the popular golf podcast Those Weekend Golf Guys alongside John Ashton.

Jeff is a superstar in our game. He's sought out by thousands everywhere he goes. We start out hearing about his home course The Vintage Club in Indian Wells, California. Jeff tells us about his recent Golf School there featuring lessons from Jason Day. We also hear about his incredible day caddying for the Pro-Am sponsor at the Waste Management Open.

Jeff also delivers two valuable lessons to get you out of some very tough situations: how to hit a hybrid from a downhill lie and what to do when your ball winds up behind a tree with a low-hanging limb.

Don’t miss this insightful and entertaining conversation. Jeff Smith is an all-timer. Thank you for tuning in to Next on the Tee!

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In Part 1 of Season 12, Episode 7, I'm joined by John Hughes and John Mahaffey.

John Hughes, is one of only 448 among approximately 30,000 PGA members to reach Master Professional Status. He has been recognized by Golf Digest as a top instructor in Florida, and The Golf Range Association as a Top 100 Growth of the GAme Instructors. During our conversation, John offers his perspective on whether investing in the latest and greatest golf equipment can enhance your game or if those funds are better spent on lessons. He also provides strategies for setting effective golf goals, discussing whether to aim for reducing stroke counts or going after milestone scores such as breaking 100, 90, or 80.

Following John, I welcome back 1970 NCAA National Champion and 1978 PGA Champion John Mahaffey. John was a great player, but he's an even better person which I hope you get a sense of as you listen to his insights. John shares the ironic story of winning the 1978 American Optical Classic by two strokes over Dr. Gil Morgan—the only optometrist on Tour. He also weighs in on the upcoming structural changes to the PGA Tour, including reduced field sizes and fewer available Tour cards. Additionally, John names one of the most formidable competitors from the 70s and 80s—a choice that may surprise listeners. Finally, he offers a unique perspective on why former President Donald Trump might be the key to bringing together the PGA Tour and LIV Golf merger.

Tune in for these great conversations, expert insights, and much more on this week’s episode!

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In Part 2 of Season 12, Episode 6, I welcome David Swan in for his debut appearance on the show. David is the inventor of the PUR Golf putting trainer, a game-changing aid designed to help golfers refine their stroke and sink more putts.

Both Tom Patri and I were immediately drawn to this innovative training aid when we saw it at last year’s PGA Merchandise Show, and now, David breaks down how it works and why it’s making waves in the golf world.

If you’ve ever wished you could drain more putts, you won’t want to miss this conversation. Plus, you can check out the PUR Golf trainer for yourself at PUR.golf while you listen in!

Thanks for checking out Part 2 of the episode, it could change your putting game forever!

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Golf season is just around the corner, and that means new equipment drops from all the major manufacturers! In this episode of Next on the Tee, we break down the latest gear and help you make smart decisions before dropping big money on new clubs.

Joining me first is Scott Felix, one of the Top 100 Club Fitters, to guide us through the maze of new equipment. From TaylorMade’s Qi35 woods and irons, which just earned top honors on the Golf Digest Hot List, to other big-name releases, Scott takes us beyond the marketing hype. We’ll cover:

  • When to buy new clubs, when to hold off, and when to invest in lessons instead
  • Understanding the shaft and clubhead market
  • Why the latest driver won’t magically fix your slice

Then, we shift gears to the mental side of the game with our monthly visit from Dr. Bob Winters, aka The Confidence Doctor. This month, Doc shares strategies on "finding a way to get it done" and how to remind yourself that you're smarter than your doubts and better than your fears. His insights will be worth jotting down in your golf notebook before your next round!

It’s an episode packed with game-changing advice—don’t miss it!

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In this very special episode of Next on the Tee, 2011 U.S. Senior Open Champion Olin Browne and 1987 US Amateur Champion Billy Mayfair join the show.

Olin shares his thoughts on the PGA Tour’s controversial changes—smaller field sizes, fewer Monday qualifiers, and the dominance of signature events. Is the tour catering too much to top players at the expense of the grinders? Olin shares his perspective on how these changes might impact the next generation of Tour players.

We also discuss the financial side of the game, from $25 million purses to sponsors pulling out. With TV ratings down and fans feeling disconnected from today’s stars, what can the PGA Tour do to bring back its audience? Olin weighs in on whether accessibility and engagement changes could make a difference.

Shifting gears, we reminisce about Olin’s experiences at Oakmont, site of the 2025 U.S. Open. He reflects on his rounds there in ‘94 and ‘07, the legendary greens, and even witnessing Arnold Palmer’s farewell.

Billy Mayfair was also witness to The King's final US Open round and talks about sticking around following his Friday round to see it. We discuss his trip to Morocco to open up his Champion's Tour season. Billy reflects on his legendary iron play, including a streak of six consecutive birdies on Par 3s last season—an impressive feat on today’s long courses.

Billy also gives his perspective on equipment advancements, comparing today’s clubs and balls to those from earlier eras. He recalls playing alongside icons like Nicklaus, Palmer, Player, and Trevino, sharing his favorite memories from competing against legends.

Billy also gets candid about his journey in professional golf, revealing how he turned pro without telling his parents and when he finally broke the news.

Finally, we check in on his wife, Tami, who has been a huge influence on his career—both as a caddie and in her own golf endeavors—and ask Billy how much longer he envisions competing at a high level, given that Bernhard Langer is still winning at 67!

It’s a fascinating discussion with two of golf’s true competitors—don’t miss it!

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In Part 2 of Season 12, Episode 4, I’m joined by my gumba Rob Strano, who brings us his unique perspective from the PGA Merchandise Show. As the host of The Golf Kingdom Golf Show, Rob always has his finger on the pulse of the latest golf trends, and he’s here to share the most exciting innovations he spotted at the event. He also takes us inside the Coaches Academy he hosted at Bay Hill prior to the show. We’ll also talk about his incredible recreation of Bryson DeChambeau’s famous over-the-house hole-in-one that he recreated in his in-studio simulator and his view on data vs. old school ball flight.

Then, I wrap things up with a return visit from Christopher Carter, who’s back to talk about his new book, The Zen Golfer: Cultivating Calm and Concentration on the Course. Chris will help us understand how to relax over shots, stay loose, and truly enjoy the game more. He’ll also explain why having a consistent pre-shot routine is key to better performance. If you want to improve your mental game, you’ll definitely want to hear this conversation. You can grab a copy of The Zen Golfer now on Amazon. I’m excited to have Chris back on the show!

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This week on Next on the Tee, I have a fantastic lineup of guests and insights that I can't wait to share with you. Kicking things off is our resident Director of Instruction, Tom Patri, who was my eyes and ears at the PGA Merchandise Show last week. Since I couldn’t be there this year, Tom fills us in on all the exciting new technology and innovations making waves in the industry. As the ultimate advocate for short game, short game, short game, Tom will also weigh in on an age-old debate—should you invest in a new driver or a new set of wedges? I have a feeling I know where he stands, but you’ll find out at the top of the show.

Following Tom, our good friend and former Tour pro, David Peoples, joins me. Peeps has quickly become one of my favorite guests because he brings so much energy, fun, and great stories to every conversation. Recently, he reached out to Tom for a lesson, and TP was stunned when he saw what David had in his bag. We’ll talk all about that surprise, plus get David’s take on two of the hottest topics in professional golf: the ongoing slow play issues on Tour and the reduced fields in Signature Events and set to be in place across the board for 2026. David always brings great insight and perspective, and you'll hear why he's become a show favorite.

It’s another can’t-miss episode packed with golf knowledge, humor, and expert analysis, so settle in with us and enjoy the show!

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In Part 2 of Season 12, Episode 3, we’re diving into Pittsburgh sports and golf history with two fantastic guests!

First up, our good friend and Pittsburgh Sports Talk Radio Host, Paul Alexander, is back on the show! It’s always an honor and a blast catching up with Paul. He is a part of the KDKA team that just won the prestigious Marconi Award for being the best News Talk radio station in the country. Having Paul as part of the team, it's no shock that they won it. This time, we cover everything from the Steelers' offseason moves, Mike Tomlin’s lack of leadership, and the state of Penn State football. Plus, with the U.S. Open returning to Oakmont this summer, I get Paul’s take on what to expect from one of golf’s toughest courses. I could talk to Paul all night, and you'll understand why but we kept it to a great 40-minute conversation packed with insights and laughs.

Then, we round things out with David Moore, the Curator of Collections at Oakmont Country Club along with several other iconic Western Pennsylvania courses. David is also the co-author of the newly released book, Battling The Church Pews: The History of Golf’s Premiere Events in Western Pennsylvania.

We take a deep dive into his book, discussing some of Oakmont’s legendary tournaments, including:

🏆 The 1925 U.S. Amateur Championship won by Bobby Jones

🏆 The 1935 U.S. Open, where Oakmont member Sam Parks Jr. shocked the golf world by defeating legends like Walter Hagen, Gene Sarazen, and Horton Smith

🏆 Ben Hogan’s dominant 1953 U.S. Open win

🏆 The epic 1962 U.S. Open battle between Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer

David brings these historical moments to life, and his book is a must-read for golf history buffs. You can grab your copy now on Amazon!

This episode is packed with Steelers talk, golf history, and insights into Oakmont’s storied past—so settle in and enjoy the conversation!

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I’m so stoked about this week’s episode because I get to share some truly great friends with you!

First up is Allen Miller, a former University of Georgia team captain, 2-time Walker Cup competitor, and Canadian Amateur Champion, where he dominated the field by 10 strokes. He also had an impressive career on the PGA Tour. He T15 at the 1975 Masters, which was one of the most memorable Masters Tournaments ever. Allen was a top competitor on Tour for well over a decade.

Beyond his playing career, Allen’s story is one of resilience. He overcame personal struggles, particularly with a father who never thought anything he did was good enough—something that pushed him into a deep depression. His journey was so compelling that Sirius/XM’s PGA Tour Channel featured it in a special called The Allen Miller Story. I highly encourage you to check it out—it’s a story that could truly change lives. We dive into Allen's playing career, dealing with his father, and ultimately becoming one of the Top Instructors in the game.

Then, I welcome back a longtime friend of the show, Bob Friend Jr., who has been a part of Next on the Tee since episode #3—12 years ago! A Pittsburgh native and one of the all-time greats in the Western PA & Tristate area, plus out on the PGA Tour. Bob has a deep understanding of what it means to be a grinder.

With major changes coming to the PGA Tour next year, including restrictions on Tour cards and Monday qualifiers, Bob is the perfect person to break it all down. No one worked harder to earn their spot on Tour than Bob, and you'll hear his take on how these changes will impact future players. Plus, as a lifelong Steelers fan, I get his thoughts on where the team needs to go from here.

This episode is packed with inspiration, golf wisdom, and insights into the state of the game—so settle in and enjoy the conversation!

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In Part 2 of Episode 56, I’m thrilled to welcome Jenn Whaley, who’s making her Next on the Tee debut. If her last name sounds familiar, it should—she’s the daughter of Suzy Whaley, former President of the PGA of America and now President of Golf Nation. Suzy has been a wonderful friend of the show, and she’s raised an equally wonderful daughter in Jenn. Jenn’s passion for the game and her work with Top Golf and Callaway Brands comes shining through the energy in her voice. We chat about what it was like growing up in a true golf family and the golf lessons that happened at the dinner table. Jenn also shares highlights from her remarkable college golf career at Quinnipiac in Connecticut, along with her current role leading a program aimed at getting more beginners into the game and helping them stay engaged with it. Check out how she and the Top Golf are doing online at https://shop.topgolf.com.

We’ll round Part 2 with former Michigan State, Atlanta Falcons, and Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Mitch Lyons. Mitch helped Michigan State achieve some fantastic victories, including a win over #1-ranked Michigan at The Big House—a story he’ll share with us. He’ll also recall the day he set the Michigan State record for catches by a tight end. We discuss his experiences playing for an incredible array of coaches, from George Perles to Jerry Glanville, June Jones, and Bill Cowher. Naturally, we spend a good portion of the conversation on his time with the Steelers, where he reflects on what it was like to play for “The Chin,” and how special it is to play for the Rooney Family versus any other organization. Mitch is also a golfer and joins us from Arizona, where he’s set to play in the Pro-Am before the Schwab Cup playoffs on the Champions Tour. Mitch is now in the financial management business. If you're looking for help managing your retirement nest egg, check him company out online at www.mitchlyonswealth.com.

You can stay up-to-date with everything going on with the show on our site at https://.nextonthetee.net. You can follow me on social plus share your thoughts on Instagram and X at @ctmascaro.

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In Part 1 of this week’s episode, we’re kicking things off with our resident Director of Instruction, Tom Patri, who’s joining us for the 107th time and on the 9th anniversary of the first time he joined the show. Tom and I dive into the proposed changes for the 2025 PGA Tour season, which unfortunately don’t seem focused on growing the game at the professional level. We discuss the trickle-down effect these changes could have on top instructors like Tom and on others around the game who are dedicated to helping aspirational players. These changes risk shrinking the game at the top, giving a larger piece of the pie to fewer players. As usual, it seems to come down to more money for fewer people. You’ll hear Tom’s thoughts on this and much more. Be sure to check out his website at www.tompatri.com and give him a follow on Instragram @tompatrigolf. Here is a link to his YouTube channel where you can get over 360 free video playing lessons, https://www.youtube.com/@TomPatriGolf

After Tom, we’ll have our monthly visit from “The Confidence Doctor,” Dr. Bob Winters. This month, we’re focusing on the fantastic results he’s seeing with his junior players as they work toward achieving their goals. Dr. Bob also shares his insights on staying in the present moment instead of constantly projecting ahead. Plus, we discuss the importance of prioritizing enjoyment on the course, asking each other if we had fun instead of immediately asking, “What did you shoot?” Stay up-to-date with Dr. Bob on his website at www.theconfidencedoctor.com.

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In this special bonus edition of the show I'm joined by former Houston Oilers Pro Bowl QB Dante Anthony Pastorini.

Dan Pastorini is not only a multi-time Hall of Fame athlete but also a Hall of Fame human being. Despite what you might see on commercials, he truly is one of the most interesting men on the planet—which you can read more about in his book, Taking Flak: My Life in the Fast Lane.

In this segment, Dan reflects on his journey with golf, sharing how he developed a passion for the game and even helped his Houston Oilers teammates get invited to the Houston Open, breaking a tradition where only Cowboys players were previously included. He recalls the thrill of teaming up with fellow Houston Sports Hall of Famer Jackie Burke to win the Pro-Am and names the players who would make up his most fun foursome.

Dan also highlights his annual Celebrity Golf Invitational, which raises funds for the inspiring organization Be An Angel (www.beanangel.org). Shifting to football, he reminisces about the fierce yet respectful rivalry between the Steelers and Oilers in the late ’70s, including memorable third showdowns in the AFC Championship Games in 1978 & '79. He shares stories of mutual respect, like Joe Greene and John Banaczak helping him off the field after the '79 Championship game and Joe being there to honor him at his Houston Sports Hall of Fame induction.

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In Part 2 of Season 11, Episode 54, I welcome back good friend Matthew Laurance for another fun conversation. No matter how many times we get together, it never seems quite enough. This time, Matthew shares stories from his experience at a Major League Fantasy Camp with a team that's an unexpected choice for a lifelong Yankees fan! We also celebrate the anniversary of some of Matthew's most memorable acting roles, including his appearances on Beverly Hills 90210 and Eddie & the Cruisers.

Rounding out the episode, I sit down with PGA Professional Keith Stewart, founder of the golf betting handicapping site Read The Line. Combining his deep knowledge of the game with firsthand experience at tournament sites each week, Keith has become remarkably adept at picking winners, with over 30 outright wins across various tours. He shares his strategies and insights into the art of golf handicapping.

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In Part 1 of Season 11, Episode 54 I'm joined by the one and only Tom Patri plus top Sports Psychologist and the grandson of Bobby Jones, Dr. Bob Jones IV.

Tom Patri and I dive into the controversy surrounding the high cost of Ryder Cup tickets. With the PGA of America positioning the event as a “Super Bowl-level” spectacle, fans and potential volunteers are feeling the impact of sky-high prices. Tom shares his thoughts on whether the PGA's pricing strategy is justified, especially given the New York City setting where high prices are often the norm. Drawing a comparison to Billy Joel’s famous Millennium Concert at Madison Square Garden—where the singer himself remarked on the outrageous ticket prices—they may be right, we may be crazy...

Following Tom, I'm joined by Dr. Bob Jones IV, the grandson of legendary golfer Bobby Jones and an esteemed sports psychologist. Doc brings a unique blend of spirituality and warmth that’s rare in the sports world. In a world increasingly dominated by social media negativity, he offers advice on how to maintain mental resilience on and off the course. He also discusses strategies for overcoming a single frustrating hole that can derail a round, the importance of carefully choosing who we share our goals with, and tips for staying centered amid daily distractions. Doc brings a calming, grounding presence to every conversation, making this episode a truly special experience for listeners looking to elevate not only their game but their mindset.

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In Part 2 of Season 11, Episode 53, LPGA Top 50 Instructor Debbie O’Connell and Montauk Downs Golf Course Director of Instruction Keith Jarvis join me.

Debbie has a fantastic new mental game program starting on October 21st, called "Conquering Your Golf Mind." If you want to quickly improve your mental approach, have more fun on the course, and lower your handicap, this is the course for you. To sign up, you can text the word “YES” to 727-339-0106 and use the coupon code “Conquer50” to get access to the five-day program for the unheard of price of $47. You can join in to the live sessions or each day is recorded so you can watch at your convenience.

This week Debbie and I will discuss what’s included in the program, as well as her impressive work with a student, helping them lower their handicap from 22.3 to 13.9 in a short period of time. I also get her thoughts on the Solheim Cup and whether adding U.S. and International women to the Presidents Cup could bring some excitement to the event, which could use a refresh. I always enjoy my time with Debbie. You'll see why Golf Positive is the perfect title to what she does.

I round out this week’s show, with another good friend, Keith Jarvis. Keith spent the summer teaching at Montauk Downs Golf Course, located at the very tip of Long Island. Megan Younkman, the Regional Director of Instruction for several of the state courses including Bethpage and Montauk Downs, and a wonderful friend of the show, praised Montauk as a hidden gem, and the great work Keith is doing there. Tom Patri is also a big fan of the course. Keith will share more about what makes Montauk Downs such a special place, and he’ll provide tips on how to overcome mental barriers to breaking 80, 90, or 100 for the first time. We’ll also talk about making better contact with the ball and the best strategies to avoid those blow-up holes.

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In Part 1 of Episode 53, I'm joined by Super Agent Leigh Steinberg and Buffalo Dunes Director of Instruction Jason Hase.

I’m excited to be joined by one of the most prominent figures in the history of sports and a member of our Thursday Night Tailgate Guest Hall of Fame, Leigh Steinberg. Leigh has been a regular guest for over 11 years, with his first appearance dating back to August 1, 2013. We’ll be diving into the massive surge in money within the world of sports, from skyrocketing player contracts to the impact of NIL deals in college athletics. We’ll also discuss something that was once unimaginable: sports leagues and teams being sponsored by gambling sites, as well as Las Vegas becoming home to multiple major sports franchises. Leigh is a great friend, and I’m thrilled to have him on the show again.

Following Leigh, I’ll be joined by Jason Hase, Director of Instruction at Buffalo Dunes in Garden City, Kansas. Buffalo Dunes was recently recognized as the 8th best municipal course in the country by Golf Magazine, and Jason will share what makes the course so special, including the ongoing renovations and the amazing community volunteers helping with the project. We’ll also talk about the fantastic junior golf program he’s running. Jason will be joining me about 30 minutes into the show, and I can’t wait for you to hear from him.

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In Part 2 of Season 11, Episode 52 I'm joined by one of the most trusted and revered voices in Pittsburgh sports, Paul Alexander, and one of the all-time great Instructors Jim McLean.

Paul Alexander has been broadcasting in Pittsburgh for over 30 years. You've heard him on KDKA-TV and 93.7 The Fan, covering the Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates. His long tenure and deep connection with the local sports community have made him a respected and well-known voice in Pittsburgh. You can listen to his golf show Going Low on Saturday mornings on 93.7 The Fan. In this segment, Paul shares his insights on the Steelers and Pirates, reflects on his recent rounds at Olde Stonewall and Wanango Country Club, and discusses why Pittsburgh is an underrated gem when it comes to golf.

Jim McLean, one of the most respected instructors in golf, is in several Hall of Fames and has led his golf schools to certify over 400 teachers, many of whom are now top instructors across the country. He has quickly become one of my favorite guests. We discuss his soon-to-open golf school in Armonk, New York, and dive into his thoughts on the evolution of teaching techniques. Jim also shares his experience opening a new golf school in South Korea and the growing popularity of the sport there.

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In Part 1 of Season 11, Episode 52, I’m joined by our Resident Director of Instruction, Tom Patri, and 1983 PGA Champion and two-time Players Champion, Hal Sutton.

As Tom prepared for the arrival of Hurricane Milton in Naples, Florida, he shared his insights on the Presidents Cup, including reports of players swearing at Tom Kim, and highlighted the impressive performances of golfers over 60 who are still proving they can compete at a high level.

Hal Sutton gives us an update on his latest course design, the Darmor Club, which recently opened to rave reviews and is poised to become one of the top courses in the U.S. Hal recounts a special call from Sahith Theegala, who sought to play Darmor as part of his Presidents Cup preparation. We also take a trip down memory lane to Hal’s very first lesson with the legendary Harvey Penick.

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In Part 2 of Episode 51, I’m joined by two of Golf Tips Magazine’s Top 25 Instructors, Jon Decker and Tom Stickney, for long-overdue conversations packed with invaluable insights.

Jon Decker, the 2015 Southern Ohio Teacher of the Year and Director of Instruction at the Medallion Club, shares stories from his time with legendary mentor Phil Rogers, a memorable encounter involving Rogers and Gary Player, and strategies for overcoming the mental challenges that can sabotage your game. He also gives us a sneak peek into his new book, Fairways to Heaven...One Shot at a Time.

Tom Stickney, a Top 100 Teacher by Golf Magazine and a Top 50 International Instructor, brings his expertise to the table as we explore the differences between old-school and new-school teaching methods, the debate between speed training and letting the club do the work, and tips for golfers over 50 looking to increase their driving distance. Tom also offers his take on how to fix the over-the-top swing and shares his perspective on the current state of the PGA Tour.

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In Part 1 of Season 11, Episode 51, I'm joined by Steelers Legend Rocky Bleier and The Confidence Doctor, Dr. Bob Winters.

Rocky is one of the greatest storytellers in sports and has been a frequent and favorite guest over the years. He first joined me way back in 2011, and this marks the 13th time I've had the honor of chatting with him. We'll dive into the Steelers' season, revisit his early days in Pittsburgh, and hear some fantastic stories about playing alongside Terry Bradshaw. Rocky also shares his thoughts on the toughest moments he’s had on the football field, my favorite Chuck Noll story, and his experiences playing in some of his favorite Pro-Ams.

Following Rocky, we get our monthly visit from The Confidence Doctor, Dr. Bob Winters. This time, Doc talks about how to create a "Personal Zone of Control" and the importance of managing our expectations rather than trying to meet the expectations of others and creating a personal playing space. It’s a must-listen for anyone looking to improve their mental game.

Tune in for these amazing stories and more!

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In Part 2 of Episode 50, I’m joined by two-time Tennessee PGA Teacher of the Year, Virgil Herring, and two-time PGA Tour winner, Rick Fehr.

Virgil Herring is a graduate of Mississippi State’s Professional Golf Management program and has earned the title of Middle Tennessee Section PGA Teacher of the Year five times, as well as Tennessee Teacher of the Year twice. He has worked with several Tour players, including Brandt Snedeker.

In our conversation, Virgil shares stories about his time working with Snedeker, and we discuss Brandt's recent accolades—being named the recipient of the 2024 Payne Stewart Award and serving as an Assistant Captain at both this year’s Presidents Cup and next year’s Ryder Cup. Virgil also offers valuable advice on how to get your swing on the correct plane and how to reach a Flow State on the mental side of the game.

Rick Fehr, who helped BYU win the national championship in 1981, was the low amateur at both the 1984 Masters and U.S. Open. After winning twice on the PGA Tour, Rick transitioned into becoming a top instructor.

Rick and I dive into the topic of old-school versus new-school golf instruction. Have tools like Trackman and home simulators given us a false sense of knowledge about our game? He also shares his thoughts on Scottie Scheffler’s claim that his mind is the strongest part of his game. We discuss whether trying harder or trying something different is the right approach, and Rick reflects on what it was like seeing himself on a trading card for the first time.

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In Part 1 of Episode 50, I’m joined by Steelers legend and Hall of Honor member Greg Lloyd, along with top physical therapist and athletic trainer, Dr. Kathy Hoeft.

Greg Lloyd, a Steelers Hall of Honor inductee, is also a member of our Guest Hall of Fame over on our football show, Thursday Night Tailgate. This is the 13th time I’ve had the privilege of speaking with Greg. In this segment, we discuss the challenges of being a late-round pick from a small college, overcoming judgments based on school size rather than talent, and his approach of going full speed at every practice, never taking a play off. Greg also reflects on a special visit from The Chief when he had knee surgery during his rookie year, Bill Cowher’s idea of moving him to Inside Linebacker, playing alongside Kevin Greene, and the moment he first saw fans wearing his #95 jersey in the stands.

Dr. Kathy Hoeft makes her debut on Next on the Tee. She’s a fantastic physical therapist and athletic trainer, and in this episode, she shares her expertise on taking a holistic approach to relieving knee, hip, ankle, and lower back pain. We also dive into topics like Tai Chi, shedding the “dad bod,” the best foods to eat at the turn, and which supplements are worth taking and which ones are best avoided.

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In Part 2 of Episode 49, I’m joined by two fantastic people: Megan Younkman, the Director of Instruction at Bethpage State Park, one of the Top 50 Junior and LPGA Instructors in the game, plus comedic legend and veteran of 61 appearances with Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show, Tom Dreesen.

Megan Younkman is not only a top junior instructor, but she’s also the Director of Instruction at Bethpage State Park. This year, her 17 & Under team is competing for the National Championship, while her 13 & Under All-Star team made it to the finals. Megan shares insights into their success and talks about the preparations already underway at Bethpage Black for next year’s Ryder Cup matches.

Tom Dreesen brings over 50 years of show business experience to the conversation. With 61 appearances on The Tonight Show and years spent as the opening act for Frank Sinatra, he’s got a treasure trove of stories. He’s also hosted his own Pro-Am, played in the Bob Hope Desert Classic for several years, and competed on the Celebrity Tour. Plus, he’s a proud member of the Caddie Hall of Fame. In this segment, Tom shares his fascinating experiences and more.

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In Part 1 of Season 11, Episode 49, I'm joined by two remarkable women: Suzy Whaley, the first female President of the PGA of America and now President of Golf Nation, and Missie Berteotti, one of Western Pennsylvania’s top instructors and players plus LPGA Tour legend.

Suzy Whaley is one of the most knowledgeable and gracious individuals you'll ever meet. She made history as the first woman to qualify (not through a sponsor’s exemption) to play in a PGA Tour event since Babe Didrikson-Zaharias did it in 1945. Suzy was also the first female President of the PGA of America and now serves as the President of the exciting new golf platform, Golf Nation.

In our conversation, Suzy shares her insights on the recent Solheim Cup, a thrilling victory for Team USA. We discuss the possibility of creating a Presidents Cup-style event for women, giving international players a stage to showcase their talents. Suzy also reflects on Nelly Korda’s phenomenal season, the sometimes negative focus of media, and the innovative work happening at Golf Nation.

Missie Berteotti is one of Western Pennsylvania’s greatest golfers. She helped the University of Miami win a national championship and secured her first LPGA Tour victory at the 1993 Ping/Welch’s Championship, defeating Dottie Mochrie in an epic battle that went to the 5th playoff hole. Today, Missie is a leading instructor in the game.

Missie and I talk about a recent charity event where she teed it up alongside Steelers legend John Banaszak, and she shares her experience of going head-to-head with Mochrie to capture her first Tour win. We also chat about some of her favorite golf courses in the Pittsburgh area.to play.

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In Part 2 of Episode 48, I'm joined by 1978 PGA Champion John Mahaffey.

John takes us back to his incredible comeback at the 1978 PGA Championship at Oakmont, where he rallied from 7 strokes down with 14 holes to play to defeat Tom Watson. He also reflects on his memories of Arnold Palmer in honor of what would have been Arnie’s 95th birthday. John shares his thoughts on the current fractured state of the Tours and how things might have been different if Deane Beman were still Commissioner. We also discuss his time at the University of Houston, where he won the 1970 National Championship and helped the team win multiple national championships during college.

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In Part 1 of Episode 48, I'm joined by two incredible guests: our Resident Director of Instruction, Tom Patri, and New York Times bestselling author, Tom Coyne.

TP is currently on a bucket-list golf trip in New York, playing some of the most renowned courses in the country, and we get to live vicariously through him. He also shares his fond memories of "The King" on what would have been Arnold Palmer’s 95th birthday, including why he named his son after Arnie and Palmer's touching reaction. Plus, we dive into Scottie Scheffler’s record-breaking season, Jim Furyk’s Presidents Cup captain picks, and how coaching in golf has evolved since TP’s early playing days.

Tom Coyne, one of the premier golf authors and journalists of our time, joins me as well. His novel, A Gentleman's Game, was named one of the top 25 sports books of all time by the Philadelphia Daily News. He’s also penned several New York Times bestsellers like A Course Called Ireland, A Course Called Scotland, and A Course Called America. In this episode, he shares stories from these unforgettable journeys, talks about the prestigious award named in his honor, and gives us a glimpse into his podcast, The Golfer’s Journal.

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In Part 2 of Episode 47, I'm thrilled to welcome back The Confidence Doctor, Dr. Bob Winters, along with Chris Sheehan, the Head Golf Professional at the Pittsburgh Field Club and a longtime friend of the show.

Dr. Bob Winters recently explored Alaska, returning with captivating stories that offer insights into golf, highlighting lessons in patience and perseverance. He’ll share the remarkable experiences from his Alaskan adventure.

Chris Sheehan, who has held Head Golf Professional roles at prestigious courses like Oak Hill, Inverness, and Lebanon Country Club, is now at the Pittsburgh Field Club. Chris will recount his journey through the golf world, delve into the rich history of the Pittsburgh Field Club, discuss the influential designers behind its layout, and explore the rivalries among notable Pittsburgh clubs such as Oakmont, Fox Chapel, and Allegheny Country Club.

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In Part 1 of Episode 47, I’m joined by two remarkable guests: Jonathan Yarwood, a Top 100 Golf Magazine Instructor, and Tom Purtzer, one of my all-time favorite guests, a tremendous player who enjoyed success over four decades.

Jonathan Yarwood, a Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor and the Director of Instruction at Alpine Country Club in New Jersey, has worked with major champions like Michael Campbell and Nelly Korda, as well as winners across almost every Tour. We dive into Michael Campbell's career and discuss why he is so underrated. Jonathan also recounts the memorable day he accompanied Michael Campbell to ring the bell at the New York Stock Exchange after his 2005 US Open victory. Additionally, we talk about unqualified swing advice circulating on social media, and Jonathan shares a useful tip to improve your putting.

Tom Purtzer offers his insights on the Tour Championship, speculates on if the Pro game might not be splinted the way it is if Deane Beman were still Commissioner, reminisces about late-season 2 team tournaments he played in, and reflects on his time playing in the Gerald Ford Invitational Pro-Am.

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In Part 2 of Episode 46, I'm joined by Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor Scott Munroe.

Scott Munroe came highly recommended by another Top 100 Instructor and guest on the show Jeff Smith. Just like when James Hong joined me, when Jeff Smith says you gotta have this guy on the show, you have this guy on the show.

Scott is from Indiana and found early success in his career playing in Australia. In this episode, he reflects on his experiences down under and shares some fantastic stories about his time with Bernhard Langer and working with Jimmy Connors. We also get a rare look inside one of the nation’s premier country clubs, Nantucket Golf Club. Scott offers valuable tips on improving driver contact, identifies our most common swing flaw, and gives advice on how to hit better pitch shots using our bellies. Finally, we learn about what's sure to be a smash at next year's PGA Merchandise Show, "2 Hoosiers & a Hong."

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In Part 2 of Episode 42, I'm joined by two former Pro Bowl quarterbacks, Gus Frerotte and Chris Miller.

Gus Frerotte, who hails from Ford City, just outside of Pittsburgh, kicks off the conversation by sharing his thoughts on the Steelers' quarterback situation, particularly the dynamic of having both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields. Gus draws on his own experience from when he was drafted by the Commanders as a 7th round pick, the same year they selected Heath Shuler with the #3 overall pick. He offers his perspective on whether Pittsburgh's situation can succeed. We also discuss the skyrocketing salaries of quarterbacks and wide receivers, the evolution of the game since his playing days, his memorable conversation with Matthew McConaughey, and some of his favorite Pro-Am tournaments.

Chris Miller, an Oregon Duck Hall of Famer, was a 1st round draft pick by the Atlanta Falcons in 1987. After retiring from the NFL, he went on to serve as the Offensive Coordinator for the Houston Roughnecks in the XFL. We begin by discussing the new UFL and its potential to develop players overlooked by NFL teams. Chris shares his thoughts on the Falcons drafting Michael Penix in the 1st round after signing Kirk Cousins to a massive free-agent contract. He also provides insights on his Oregon Ducks, who are entering the college football season ranked #3. Finally, we hear about his memorable round of golf with his father at Augusta National and his participation in the annual Mike Bellotti MDA Golf Tournament.

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In Part 1 of Episode 42, I'm joined by our Resident Director of Instruction Tom Patri and one of the all-time great ladies in our game, Jane Crafter.

This week, Tom and I kick things off by discussing the puzzling decision of Matt Kuchar to be the only player to finish the Wyndham Championship on Monday morning, despite being seven strokes off the lead. Tom also shares his thoughts on Aaron Rai’s first win, Billy Horschel’s classy gesture, and what’s been going wrong with his own short game lately.

Jane Crafter, hailing from Perth, Australia, had an exceptional amateur career, winning the 1978 New Zealand and 1980 Belgian Amateur Championships and finishing as runner-up in the 1977 Australian and 1980 Canadian Amateur Championships. We delve into those achievements, as well as her reflections on this year’s U.S. Senior Open Championship and her own Top 5 finish in that event in 2019. Jane also revisits her victory at the 1997 Austrian Open, and she shares some drills and tips that made her one of the best putters in the game.

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In Part 2 of Episode 40, I’m joined by Wisconsin Golf Hall of Famer and Golf Writers Association of America member, Gary D’Amato, along with multiple-time Tour winner Guy Boros, son of World Golf Hall of Famer Julius Boros.

Gary, a member of the Golf Writers Association of America for over 40 years, has covered every Masters since 1993 and was inducted into the Wisconsin Golf Hall of Fame in 2017. While Whistling Straits and Erin Hills are well-known, Gary highlights several other hidden gem courses in Wisconsin, a state that often flies under the radar as a golf destination. He also shares stories of playing alongside some of Wisconsin’s greatest golfers, including Steve Stricker, Andy North, Jerry Kelly, and Sherri Steinhauer. Additionally, Gary recounts one of his favorite Masters moments—following Jack Nicklaus as he nearly captured his seventh Green Jacket in 1998—and discusses the book he co-wrote with Packers legend Chester Marcol on the history of the Packers-Bears rivalry.

Guy Boros grew up traveling on Tour with his father, Julius, a three-time major champion who won the 1952 and 1963 U.S. Opens and the 1968 PGA Championship. Julius held the record as the oldest major champion, winning the 1968 PGA at 48 years old, until Phil Mickelson surpassed him a few years ago at nearly 51. Guy also found significant success on Tour, particularly in Canada, where he won the Canadian Order of Merit in 1991. His first PGA Tour victory came at the 1996 Greater Vancouver Classic, which he won by a stroke over Lee Janzen. In our conversation, Guy reflects on how his game seemed to elevate whenever he crossed the border, the experience of growing up around the great players of the 60s and 70s while traveling with his father, and his victory at the Vancouver Classic. He also shares insights from playing in this year's U.S. Senior Open at Newport Country Club and the Senior Open Championship at Carnoustie.

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Tom and I dive into the Player of the Year debate—Scottie or Xander? We discuss whether two majors outweigh one major, The Players Championship, and six wins. We also touch on Keegan Bradley's appointment as Ryder Cup Captain, the significance of Olympic golf, and Tom's recent trip to Sea Island.

John Cook, who has had a remarkable career both as an amateur—winning the 1978 US Amateur and finishing runner-up to Mark O'Meara in '79—and as a professional player and broadcaster, joins the conversation. He shares his thoughts on the topics from the first segment, especially the focus on money versus the traditional values of the Tour. John also gives his opinion on who should be named Player of the Year. We revisit his incredible victory at the 1996 FedEx St. Jude Classic, where he set a 54-hole record on the Tour, and his memories of the 1994 US Open at Oakmont. Additionally, we talk about John's Western Pennsylvania roots through his mother, witnessing Arnold Palmer's final US Open round, and the Cook family's anniversary tradition at Dom & Dom.

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In Part 2 of Episode 39, I am joined by former Blackhawks goalie and current broadcast team member Darren Pang, as well as former Major League infielder/outfielder Kurt Bevacqua.

Darren Pang has become a great friend of the show over the years. He is one of the all-time great hockey broadcasters, I am particularly fond of his work for the NHL Network and during the Winter Olympics. Darren is also an ambassador for Miura Golf. In this segment, Panger shares his insights on the Blackhawks draft and the thrilling Stanley Cup Finals between the Panthers and Oilers. He recounts stories from attending the 1997 Open Championship, which Justin Leonard won at Royal Troon, and his return to play the course in 2005. We also hear about his experience playing Carnoustie, the site of this year's Senior Open, his backyard putting green that rolls at 12.5 on the stimp, and what's in his bag these days.

Kurt Bevacqua played in the Major Leagues from 1971 to 1985 for the Indians, Royals, Pirates, Brewers, Rangers, and Padres. Known as "Dirty Kurt" for always having the dirtiest uniform on the team, he shares a story about meeting his childhood idol, Mickey Mantle, during an old-timers game at Arlington Stadium. He also discusses his complicated times playing in Pittsburgh and his wish for more regular at-bats to showcase his abilities. Kurt talks about his relationship with Willie Stargell and the impact Willie had on his career. Finally, we reflect on his 1984 season in San Diego and what would have been an MVP performance, had the Padres won the Series.

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In part 1 of Episode 39, I am joined by two remarkable figures in the golf world: 1991 Open Champion Ian Baker-Finch and 1984 National Champion John Inman.

Finchy and John are among the most wonderful people you could meet in golf. Ian and I delve into his victory at the '91 Open, held at Royal Birkdale. He gives us an inside look at his third round course record 64 (which Jodie Mudd broke the next day). We hear about his eagle on the 17th hole, followed by a birdie on the 18th that tied him with Mark O'Meara going into the final round. We then discuss the five birdies he made in his first seven holes on Sunday, en route to a front nine 29 which put him in control of the tournament. I asked him how he stayed focused in the moment and didn't let himself think ahead to becoming the Champion Golfer of the Year. You'll also hear how his family kept him grounded that week, about his friendship with Mark O'Meara, his close calls in 1984 and 1990, and how those experiences prepared him to win in '91. Ian also shares his thoughts on this year's Open and Xander Schauffele's impressive win.

John Inman was so great earlier this season that I couldn't wait to have him back on the show. We get his thoughts on Xander's big win and discuss why he never played in The Open. We then look back at this year's US Open, John's T14 finish in the 1990 US Open at Medinah, his hole-in-one in the '91 US Open at Hazeltine, and his recent trip to Cleveland to see Ralphie's house from A Christmas Story.

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In this very special episode of the show, I get to spend time with the best Sports Writer, Author, Journalist, Screenwriter, and Speaker of this or any other time, Rick Reilly.

We delve into the absurdity of the dumbest debate in the history of presidential debates. Rick reveals how Trump claims to have won 12 Club Championships, often declaring himself the winner even when he wasn't present. We also revisit Erik Compton's remarkable runner-up finish in the 2014 US Open and hear about Greg Norman's impressive driving skills during the Memorial Tournament a few years ago—though not with a golf club.

Additionally, Rick shares a hilarious story of four players each thinking they made a hole-in-one on the same hole on the same day at Lahinch. Finally, he settles the long-standing debate of who is the greatest of all time (GOAT): Jack or Tiger.

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In Part 2 of Episode 37, I am joined by former UCLA two-time All-American and Tour Pro Jay Delsing, as well as US Kids Golf Lifetime Master Teacher James Hong.

Jay kicks things off with an entertaining story about previous guest Mark Calcavecchia. He then shares his experience playing in the 1985 Open Championship at St. Andrews, where he stayed until the dramatic conclusion when Constantino Rocca holed a miracle putt from the Valley of Sin to force a playoff with John Daly, which Daly ultimately won. Jay was also in the group behind Arnold Palmer, who was playing his final Open. He witnessed "The King" wave goodbye to the patrons from the Swilken Bridge and on the 18th green. Jay also shares his pick to win this year's Open and discusses the honor he received from the St. Louis Children's Miracle Network. Jay is wonderfully positive and a joy to talk to. Be sure to check out Jay's great show, Golf with Jay Delsing, anywhere you get your podcast content.

James Hong comes highly recommended by Tom Patri and Jeff Smith. Jeff insisted, "You've got to have this guy on the show," while Tom described him as "absolutely one of the best Junior Instructors in our game." James certainly lived up to these accolades. We delve into his journey in golf, his early desire to play catcher in baseball, and how that influenced his teaching career. He explains how he sets proper expectations for his students and their parents, keeps young players engaged, and shares tips for improving our short game at home. Give James a follow on Instagram @jameshonggolf.

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In Part 1 of Episode 37, I'm thrilled to be joined for the 100th time by Tom Patri, along with a special return visit from the 1989 Open Champion, Mark Calcavecchia.

Tom Patri and I kick things off by reflecting on last week's Scottish Open and Robert MacIntyre's impressive victory. We also discuss the ISCO Championship and the close call for Pierceson Coody, a rising star Tom has been touting. Tom shares his experiences playing at Royal Troon and offers a valuable putting lesson on how to get the ball rolling end over end instead of skidding for the first few feet.

Mark Calcavecchia returns to share memories from his triumph at the 1989 Open Championship, held at this year's venue, Royal Troon. He discusses the challenges of the 123-yard 8th hole, famously known as The Postage Stamp, and recounts his long par save on the 11th hole, the slam dunk chip shot he made on the 12th that shifted his mindset, and what it felt like standing over a 7-footer on the final playoff hole with three putts to win. Mark also shares his prediction for who will be holding the Claret Jug this Sunday afternoon.

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In Part 2 of Episode 36, I am joined by Jeremy Jean-Marie, a self-taught +3 handicap, and Damon Hack, one of the most renowned writers, hosts, and interviewers in the world of golf.

Jeremy Jean-Marie started playing golf at the age of 20, and he embodies what practice and dedication can help you achieve. While it often takes many of us a decade to progress from being awful to just bad, Jeremy has become an elite player during that time. You'll hear about his journey, his experiences in Minor League Golf tournaments, and his tips for how you can prepare for and hit better shots from tee to green.

Damon Hack is well-known for his years as a host on The Golf Channel. He has also written for Newsday, The New York Times, and Sports Illustrated. In this segment, Damon shares his recent experience interviewing players at the US Open, including thoughts on Bryson's remarkable bunker shot on the 18th and Rory's heartbreaking moments. We also discuss his views on the prolonged merger negotiations between the PIF and the PGA Tour, Keegan Bradley's appointment as US Ryder Cup Captain, and Scottie's historic run.

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In Part 1 of Episode 36, I am joined by Jonathan Shuskey, a 20-year Army veteran, three-time Fort Benning Club Champion, and 2013 All-Army Champion, as well as Julia Rae, an actress, singer, dancer, writer, and one of the stars of the movie "Playing Through."

Jonathan Shuskey enlisted in the Army the week before 9/11. He shares his experience of sitting in the barber’s chair getting his hair shaved when the planes struck the Towers. We also discuss how his confidence secured him a spot in his first Army golf tournament, some of the excellent golf courses on military bases, his transition to playing college golf after retiring from the Army, and his excitement when Michigan won the National Championship. You can follow Jonathan on social media @j_shuskey1.

Julia Rae is not only a talented actress, singer, dancer, and writer, but she is also a Cystic Fibrosis activist and hero. Born with CF, Julia has battled this condition her entire life. She shares her story of how, late in her teens, her situation became life-threatening and how she managed to overcome it. Julia is one of the stars of the movie "Playing Through," which tells the story of Ann Gregory, the Queen of African American women's golf, who won hundreds of tournaments and broke the color barrier in women’s golf. Julia plays Babs Whatling, one of the main characters in the movie, delivering a performance that makes you root for her character almost as much as for Ann Gregory. Julia also hosts a wonderful podcast called "A Deeper Look," available on most podcast platforms, where she shares her warm, genuine, and vulnerable self. You can follow Julia and her podcast on social media @itsjuliarae and @deeperlookpod.

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In this episode, I'm joined by The Confidence Doctor, Dr. Bob Winters; the Founder of Golf Live, Keith Scioli; and our Resident Director of Instruction, Tom Patri.

Dr. Bob makes his regular monthly appearance and discusses the importance of having a SOLID foundation for your game. What does SOLID stand for? He explains it as:

  • Single-minded
  • Optimistic
  • Letting go of score and expectations
  • Intentional and focused over each shot
  • Decisive and determined mindset

Dr. Bob also shares insights about a hidden gem course in Ocala, which he says may be the best in Florida.

Keith Scioli transitioned from being a Landman for Southwest Energy to creating the ultimate golf app, Golf Live. Available on the Apple App Store and Google Play, this app offers real-time live playing lessons with a PGA Professional, no matter where you or they are. Struggling on the range and wish you could get a live lesson right then? Now you can. Keith walks us through the app's features, including the soon-to-be-added swing data integration, making it feel like you're in a simulator with your coach, even if you're just hitting into a net in your backyard.

Tom Patri is back, and this week we discuss more missed short putts on tour. At least this time, the player didn't avoid the media and fans. Tom also explains why your handicap might be misleading if you play most of your rounds on the same course.

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In Part 2 of Episode 34, I'm joined by Bob Friend Jr., the 1984 and 1985 Western Pennsylvania Amateur Champion and 1985 Pennsylvania State Champion, and David Peoples, a two-time winner on the PGA Tour.

Bob Friend Jr. is the son of Bob Friend, the Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher who helped them win the 1960 World Series. Known among his former Tour peers as one of the all-time great grinders, Bob Jr. honed his game much like US Open Champion Bryson DeChambeau, spending countless hours on the course and range. He won the 1991 Fort Wayne Open on the Korn Ferry Tour and finished 2nd in the 1998 Canadian Open. In this episode, Bob shares his insights on this year's US Open, Rory McIlroy's putting struggles, Bryson's image transformation, Scottie Scheffler's achievement of becoming the first player since Arnold Palmer in 1962 to have six wins before July 1st, and Paul Skenes' impact on the Pirates.

David Peoples, who won twice on the PGA Tour, also joins the discussion. He expresses his surprise when Rory missed those short putts on holes 16 and 18 and shares his thoughts on Rory leaving the course without congratulating Bryson. David also reflects on his experiences playing in the 1993 and 2001 US Opens, explains why Fuzzy Zoeller was his favorite playing partner, reveals why he hates Pebble Beach, and describes what it was like seeing himself on a trading card for the first time.

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In this very special edition of "Next on the Tee," I'm joined by broadcasting legend Tim Brando.

Tim Brando has practically done it all in the world of broadcasting. He started out calling high school football games alongside his father, Hub, in Shreveport, Louisiana. His entertainment career began at the tender age of 5 on his father's local variety show. As his career grew, he became the Assistant Sports Director at WAFB-TV in Baton Rouge and called men's and women's basketball for LSU. In 1984, he joined ESPN, hosting SportsCenter and their College Football Half-Time Show. By 1996, he was with CBS Sports, calling basketball games and hosting College Football Today. He also contributed to their digital media team, broadcasting The Masters. Fox Sports came calling in 2014, and he's been with them ever since.

Tim is also an avid golfer and a member of Southern Trace Country Club in Shreveport.

In our conversation, Tim walks us through his Hall of Fame career, touching on his partnership with Pittsburgh's own Beano Cook and the Pirates' pillbox hat given to him by Phil Garner. He's an amazing man who has done so much to enhance what we watch, thanks to his style and knowledge across a wide variety of sports. You can follow him on social media @timbrando.

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In this episode, I'm joined by The Confidence Doctor, Dr. Bob Winters; the Founder of Golf Live, Keith Scioli; and our Resident Director of Instruction, Tom Patri.

Dr. Bob makes his regular monthly appearance and discusses the importance of having a SOLID foundation for your game. What does SOLID stand for? He explains it as:

  • Single-minded
  • Optimistic
  • Letting go of score and expectations
  • Intentional and focused over each shot
  • Decisive and determined mindset

Dr. Bob also shares insights about a hidden gem course in Ocala, which he says may be the best in Florida.

Keith Scioli transitioned from being a Landman for Southwest Energy to creating the ultimate golf app, Golf Live. Available on the Apple App Store and Google Play, this app offers real-time live playing lessons with a PGA Professional, no matter where you or they are. Struggling on the range and wish you could get a live lesson right then? Now you can. Keith walks us through the app's features, including the soon-to-be-added swing data integration, making it feel like you're in a simulator with your coach, even if you're just hitting into a net in your backyard.

Tom Patri is back, and this week we discuss more missed short putts on tour. At least this time, the player didn't avoid the media and fans. Tom also explains why your handicap might be misleading if you play most of your rounds on the same course.

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In Part 2 of Episode 32, I'm joined by Courtney Weber, a Level 3 TPI Certified Instructor, and Cree Morris, former San Diego State QB now a top QB Coach.

Courtney Weber is a Level 3 Titleist Performance Institute and Golf Digest certified Trainer. I had the privilege of being introduced to her by Top Instructor and my gumba Rob Strano at this year's PGA Merchandise Show. Courtney shares exercises aimed at enhancing power and explosiveness in our golf swings. She delves into Advanced Dissociation Exercises, their benefits for overall fitness, and the optimal balance between cardio, weight training, and explosive movements.

Cree Morris, a standout QB at Orange Glen High School in San Diego with his jersey recently retired, began his college career alongside Marshall Faulk at San Diego State. He recounts these experiences and offers insights into QB fundamentals, advice for NFL rookie QBs, and what made Dan Marino exceptional. We conclude with Cree discussing cherished moments on the golf course with his son and their favorite spots in San Diego.

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In Part 1 of this week's show, I'm joined by our Resident Director of Instruction Tom Patri and 2013 Senior Open Champion Mark Wiebe.

At the top of the show, I give a HUGE shout-out to 77-year-old Bob Ross of Greensburg, PA. Bob made not 1, but 2 hole-in-ones during his round at Mt. Oden Park Golf Course on June 3rd. His first ace came on the Par 3 4th hole. He found the bottom of the cup using a 9 iron. Then to prove to his buddies that was no fluke, he made a second ace on the Par 3 11th hole from 142 yards using a 26-degree hybrid. Huge congratulations Bob! I hope many more of your tee shots find the bottom of the cup...#sojealous...

If you have a great golf story or you witnessed one, please share it with me at chris@nextonthetee.net

Tom Patri and I break down the US Open. From Rory's agony of defeat to the 180 degree turnaround Bryson DeChambeau has done. What a tremendous finish we all witnessed.

Mark Wiebe shares his insights on the US Open as well. We also hear the edgier side of Mark regarding some of his concerns about the game. We also look ahead to next month's Open. The first Open Championship that Mark played in was at Royal Troon and the first Senior Open Championship he played in was there as well. He shares some great insights on the course with us...

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In Part 2 of Episode 30 I'm joined by a pair of Tim's...Simpson and Gaestel.

Tim Simpson is known for being one of the all-time great ball strikers. He won 5 times on the PGA Tour, had 82 Top 10s, and the GOAT Jack Nicklaus even marveled at how frequently Tim would shoot low scores. Tim has overcome several physical ailments throughout his playing career. He won Comeback Player of the Year on the PGA and Champions tours. He beat Lyme disease and now he's battling a rare form of blood cancer. You'll hear how his positive attitude is going to lead him to beating it plus his thoughts on the PGA Championship, his relationship with his father, how Raymond Floyd intimidated players with his eyes, remembering Payne Stewart's 1999 US Open victory, and working with the great Sam Snead.

Tim Gaestel is a former Sergeant with the 82nd Airborne Division of the US Army. As fate would have it, Tim was being sworn into the military on September 11th, 2001. Hear him talk about how that day unfolded and becoming even more driven to charge into the fight. We hear about his deployment to Afghanistan and the IED that exploded and sent shrapnel into his back as he and his peers were headed to Baghdad. Tim also talks about how golf saved his life when he returned home, how the game brought him and his father back together, his experience playing alongside show favorite Scott McCarron, and his fight to save a local municipal course, Lions Municipal Course, in Austin, Texas. Follow him on X @TGolfer83.

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In Part 1 of Episode 30, I'm joined by Top Instructor Tom Patri and Legends Tour Pro Clark Dennis.

Tom Patri delves into Xander's major triumph at the PGA Championship, the mixed sentiments towards Bryson, speculations surrounding Tiger's future following another missed cut, and the potential repercussions of Jimmy Dunne's departure from the PGA Tour Policy Board.

Clark Dennis, won the 2017 & '18 Senior Italian Open and the 2017 Dutch Masters on the Legends Tour. We reflect on his illustrious career, he reminisces about winning the 1983 Texas State Junior Championship and shares his elation at the Texas Rangers winning their first World Series. Additionally, Clark offers his insights on the PGA Championship and the low scores at Valhalla. He takes us back to his standout performances at the Colonial National Invitational in the 90s and recounts a memorable encounter with the legendary Ben Hogan. Furthermore, Clark sheds light on the caliber of players and awe-inspiring venues featured on the European Legends Tour, which needs more love and support.

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In Part 2 of Episode 28, I'm joined by PGA Master Professional John Hughes and Journalist & Author Ward Clayton.

John Hughes is not only one of the rare PGA Masters Professionals, he's also the 2023 North Florida PGA Section Teacher of the Year. His summer residency is up at McLemore outside of Chattanooga. John shares his perspective of McLemore and the new course The Keep. He teaches us why it's important to positively express our goals, how to consistently make putts inside 5 feet, successfully chip from hard pan lies, and why we should hover our driver off the ground instead of resting it on the ground.

Ward Clayton was the Sports Editor for The Augusta Chronicle and Director of Editorial Services for the PGA Tour. He is the Editorial Director for Augusta National and their digital presence on Masters.com. In 2004 he wrote his first book, "Men on the Bag, The Caddies of Augusta National. He recently came out with an updated version of that book titled, "The Legendary Caddies of Augusta National." In our conversation, you'll learn who Stovepipe, Skillet, Pete, and Cemetary are. You'll discover similar stories about even more legendary caddies when you get your copy of the book which you can find on www.blairpub.com or on Amazon.

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In Part 2 of Episode 28, I'm joined by PGA Master Professional John Hughes and Journalist & Author Ward Clayton.

John Hughes is not only one of the rare PGA Masters Professionals, he's also the 2023 North Florida PGA Section Teacher of the Year. His summer residency is up at McLemore outside of Chattanooga. John shares his perspective of McLemore and the new course The Keep. He teaches us why it's important to positively express our goals, how to consistently make putts inside 5 feet, successfully chip from hard pan lies, and why we should hover our driver off the ground instead of resting it on the ground.

Ward Clayton was the Sports Editor for The Augusta Chronicle and Director of Editorial Services for the PGA Tour. He is the Editorial Director for Augusta National and their digital presence on Masters.com. In 2004 he wrote his first book, "Men on the Bag, The Caddies of Augusta National. He recently came out with an updated version of that book titled, "The Legendary Caddies of Augusta National." In our conversation, you'll learn who Stovepipe, Skillet, Pete, and Cemetary are. You'll discover similar stories about even more legendary caddies when you get your copy of the book which you can find on www.blairpub.com or on Amazon.

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In Part 1 of Episode 28, I'm thrilled to be joined by two incredible guys: former Pirates and Red Sox outfielder Adam Hyzdu, and 5-time winner on Tour, now outstanding broadcaster Jim Gallagher Jr.

Adam Hyzdu's journey in baseball is nothing short of remarkable. A standout prospect in high school, he left an indelible mark by breaking records, including surpassing Ken Griffey Jr.'s home run record at Moeller High School in Cincinnati. Despite not being selected as the first overall pick or landing with the Reds as he anticipated, being drafted 15th by the San Francisco Giants fueled his determination. Battling skepticism, Adam's resilience led him to remarkable minor league seasons in 1999 and 2000, where he showcased his abilities by combining to hit 61 home runs and drive in over 200 runs. His eventual stint with the Pittsburgh Pirates saw him etch his name in history, with the AA Altoona Pirates who retired his number—a testament to his impact on the organization. From his memorable Major League debut with the Pirates against the Reds to the clutch pinch-hit home run that sealed a victory just days after his call-up, Adam shares great stories from his time in the big leagues, including his stint with the 2004 Red Sox during their historic World Series season.

Jim Gallagher Jr., a beacon of sportsmanship, success, and positivity in the world of golf. Hailing as the most decorated player in University of Tennessee history, Jim's accolades span across prestigious halls of fame, including Indiana, Tennessee, and Mississippi. Reflecting on his recent honor of inducting his siblings into the Indiana Golf Hall of Fame, Jim shares poignant insights into his incredible family and the significance of their shared legacy. From discussing his alma mater the UT Vols' participation in the NCAA Men's Golf Regional Tournament to revisiting his remarkable third-place finish in the 1991 PGA Championship at Crooked Stick—a tournament that witnessed the meteoric rise of John Daly—Jim's journey in golf is one of incredible triumphs and fantastic stories. We finish off the segment with Jim’s thoughts on what needs to happen to bring the Professional game back together so we can move forward with the best players being in the same fields.

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In Part 1 of Season 11, Episode 27 I'm joined by 2017's Top 10 Most Innovative People in Golf, Bill Bergin, and The Confidence Doctor, Dr. Bob Winters.

Bill Bergin is a former Tour Player and is now one of the game's Top Golf Course Designers & Architects. He and Rees Jones collaborated on The McLemore. The 18th hole there has been named one of the top finishing holes in all of golf. They've double down on a second course there called The Keep. It is set to open later this year. Bill tells about the over-mile-long cliff edge holes they created there. We also hear about his other current projects at Coronado in El Paso, Texas, and The Links at Audubon Park in Memphis.

Dr. Bob shares the story of his 9th hole-in-one that he made recently while playing the Nicklaus course at the Reunion Resort. Then he shares the simplest key to releasing tension in our swings that will result in hitting better shots. You'll think, "No way" but try it and see. Let me know if it works for you.

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In Part 2 of Episode 26, I'm joined by Brian Jacobs, Chandler Withington, and Eddie Murray.

Brian recently moved from Rochester, New York to Palm Beach Florida. Brian is a two-time Western New York Teacher of the Year. His new club is one of the top facilities anywhere in the world, Ballenisle Country Club. It features 3 top-rated courses, 5 restaurants, tennis courts, pickleball, and a host of other amenities. It's the Club we'd all love to belong to. Check it out online at www.ballenisle.org. Brian talks us around the club. We also discuss his recent email newsletter outlining the characteristics that make up great leaders. We also get a playing lesson for those of us who struggle with coming over the top and early extension.

Chandler Withington was a PGA Professional at some of the top courses in the country like Merion and Hazeltine. He recently shifted his attention to spending more time with his family, his artwork, and speaking engagements. His artwork is off-the-charts great. Check it out online at www.archive22.com. Chandler shares one of his favorite Arnold Palmer stories, plus the story behind his hand-drawn Masters piece. He bet on himself when he walked away from Hazeltine so he could spend more time with his family and focus on public speaking engagements. Hear him talk about why and how he made that switch.

Former Pro Bowl Kicker and a member of the 1980 Team of the Decade, Eddie Murray rounds out the show. Eddie talks about what it was like being in Detroit for this year's NFL draft plus the Lions' return to the playoffs last season. We go back to when he was first introduced to golf over in England, when he got his first set of clubs, the similarities between kicking and the golf swing, plus the Hope Network Golf Classic he hosts annually that's coming up on Monday, June 17th at the Oakland University golf course in Rochester, Michigan.

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In Season 11 Episode 26 Part 1, I'm joined by PGA Professional Hall of Famer Bob Ford and Uneekor VP of Marketing Greg Sabella.

Bob Ford is a living legend in our game. He is perhaps the most decorated PGA Professional of all-time. You'll find him enshrined in many Hall of Fames:

  • University of Tampa Sports Hall of Fame
  • Allegheny Kiski Valley Sports Hall of Fame
  • Western Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
  • PGA Professional Hall of Fame

Last summer he was presented the William D. Richardson Award by the Golf Writers Association of America for his consistently outstanding contribution to golf. His coaching tree is also tall and wide. Bob is the most universally revered PGA Professional in the game.

I get his insights on this year's Masters tournament, Neal Shipley's performance, the falling television ratings, rising greens fees around the country, his Yinzer pride, the Pirates season and disdain for the Owner, his excitement over what the Steelers have done so far this offseason, and his role as the Starter at the US Open.

Greg Sabella is back with an exciting new product. We discuss Uneekor's new EYE Mini Lite Launch Monitor. It's the launch monitor we've all dreamed of having in our basement or den, and now it's more affordable. Not only does it provide all the data we need like ball speed, launch angle, and smash factor, it also comes with Game Day Software that allows us to play online simulator golf matches with our friends anywhere in the world. There's also a Target Practice game which is like being at Top Golf. Plus, there's an AI Trainer to help you with your swing. The Eye Minit Lite is an unbelievable game improvement tool that will take your game to a whole new level, plus provide hours of family fun.

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In Part 2 of this week's show, I'm joined by PGA Tour Caddie and in my opinion the best player in the history of the state of Tennessee Kip Henley, and one of Golf Digest's Best Young Teachers in America Eva Rogers.

Kip Henley has a tremendous resume. As a junior player, he won the Chattanooga City Prep Championship and the Ewing Watkins Award for being the most outstanding junior golfer in the city. In college, he was an All-Southern Conference player at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. He later became a Class A Teaching Professional and taught at a few local clubs before becoming a Tour Caddie. His playing accomplishments include:

  • The Tennessee Assistant Pro Championship
  • Tennessee PGA Section Championship 4 times
  • Tennessee State Open twice
  • Tennessee Player of the Year 5 times
  • Won The Golf Channel's Big Break II in 2004
  • He added the Tennessee Senior Open Championship in June of 2023.

He is a fantastic Caddie and has been on the bag for players like Steward Cink, Vijay Singh, Austin Cook, Brian Gay, Boo Weekly, and Grayson Murray.

Kip takes us back to last summer when he won the state Senior Open Championship doing it in honor of his mentor and a staple in Tennessee Golf Warren Huddleston, who passed away. He also shares stories from his time caddying for Brian Gay including their 10-shot victory in the 2009 Heritage Classic.

Eva Rogers was named by Golf Digest as one of the Best Young Teachers in America. She is also a certified US Kids Instructor. She teaches at one of the most historic courses in the country, Medinah Country Club just outside of Chicago. Medinah has hosted several majors including 3 US Opens, 2 PGA Championships, a US Senior Open, and the 2012 Ryder Cup.

Eva shares what it like to call Medinah home and the great membership they have there. She was recently selected to serve on the 2024/2025 PGA Lead Team and we hear what they are working on. We also discuss how she keeps her junior players engaged and enjoying the game in a Tic Toc, immediate gratification world. She reflects on Nelly Korda's current historic run and the call she received from Illinois House Representative Jennifer Sanalitro regarding Eva's success in a male-dominated industry.

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In Episode 25 Part 1, I'm joined by two fantastic Instructors, Tom Patri and Larry Rinker.

TP and I talk about the history unfolding in front of all of us from Scottie Scheffler and Nelly Korda. He shares his thoughts on why in the world Victor Hovland went from winning the Tour Championship to making swing and coach changes. We also get into the unprecedented amount of money that Scheffler's Caddie, Ted Scott is making. It's about to be more in the last few months than Arnold Palmer made playing golf in his career.

Larry Rinker played his college golf at the University of Florida and was the medalist at the 1978 SEC Championship. He is now one of the top Instructors in our game. Larry played in a couple of Masters Tournaments and we talk about his first experience back in 1983. He played a practice round with Payne Stewart and Scott Hoch and the Par 3 Tournament with Gary Player and Gay Brewer. We get both of those stories plus what it was like playing in the final group at the 1984 Heritage Classic with Nick Faldo, when Faldo got his first PGA Tour victory. Check him out online at www.larryrinker.com.

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In Part 2 of this week's show, I'm joined by 1983 PGA Champion and 2-time Players Champion Hal Sutton and former PGA Tour Player who is now one of the all-time great Golf Analysts, Frank Nobilo.

Hal has designed a new course outside of Houston, Texas called Darmor. It is destined to be named the Top New Private Course of 2024/2025. We start off getting an update on how it's progressing. I then get Hal's thoughts on Scottie Scheffler's win in The Masters and his impressive play in the extremely windy conditions in the 2nd and 3rd rounds. He also shares his thoughts on what he saw from Ludvig Aberg playing in his first major plus Tiger's performance as well. We then look ahead to the PGA Championship at Valhalla and a look back at Hal's win in the PGA Championship in 1983. Hal talks about having his idol, Jack Nicklaus, make a charge in the final round and what it was like having Jack waiting for him on 18 as Hal closed out that victory.

Frank Nobilo was a part of the CBS broadcast team for The Masters. We talk about why Augusta National always brings out the best in past champions. He shares his insights on the play of Sscheffler, Aberg, and Tiger. Then I get Frank's thoughts on why golf's ratings are down 20+% this year. We conclude by looking back at the 1994 US Open at Oakmont. Frank was in the field that year and in the press room when Arnold Palmer finished his final US Open round. Frank talks about the emotional scene of watching Mr. Palmer address the press and his fans.

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In Part 1 of a special "Happy Birthday to Me" episode of the show, I'm joined by 2011 US Senior Open Champion Olin Browne, and The Godfather of Golf Talk Radio John Patrick, whom I regard as the finest Golf & Talk Show Radio Host ever.

Olin Browne shares insights on why Scottie's career trajectory resembles that of Tiger's. Additionally, we delve into Ludvig Aberg's apparent enjoyment during the typically tense final nine holes of The Masters on Sunday. Olin also recounts his experiences competing in the Senior PGA Championship at Valhalla in 2011, which is also the venue for this year's PGA Championship, and the US Open at Pinehurst in 2005, the location of this year's US Open.

In the second segment, I'm joined by the best to ever do it, John Patrick. John is the gold standard for what golf talk radio should sound like. We delve into Augusta National's recent property acquisitions adjacent to the Club, speculating on what their plans may be. He discusses the challenging winds that affected the tournament over Friday and Saturday, offers insights into Tiger's future and what might need to happen in order for Rory to secure a victory there. Additionally, we get into what might be causing the declining television ratings of the PGA Tour. Check out his show at www.augustagolfshow.com

In Part 2, I'll cover those same topics with 1983 PGA Champion Hal Sutton and former Tour Player and now CBS Analyst Frank Nobilo.

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Former Bills, Panthers, & Packers WR Don Beebe joins me in this special episode of Next on the Tee.

Don was a 3rd round pick in 1989 but the first pick the Buffalo Bills had that year. He was an integral part of their 4 Super Bowl appearances in the early 90s. After a good warm-up and prayer session before the start of Super Bowl 27, he was convinced that he'd make the game-winning TD catch against the Cowboys. Well, the game was a route in the other direction. The Cowboys won 52-17 but it was a second away from the Cowboys putting another touchdown on the board when Don ran down Leon Lett who was dancing his way toward the endzone after recovering a fumble. Don swiped the ball out of Lett's hand causing a touchback and giving the Bills the ball back. It was an innocuous play in a blowout game. But it showed Don hadn't given up and was going to hustle until the game was over. During pregame, he had asked God to help him honor and praise Him through a game-winning touchdown. Instead, He gave him a play that has resonated with millions in a much deeper way. Hear Don tell that story and the reaction he continues to receive from people all over the world 31 years later.

Get your copy of Don's wonderful new book at www.donbeebe.com

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In Part 2 of this week's show, we continue The Masters conversation with a guy who played in the tournament 18 times and was currently over in Augusta, Mark Calcavecchia. Following Mark, I'm joined by Rob Strano. Rob grew up playing at the same country club as 1968 Masters Champion Bob Goalby.

Mark starts off explaining why he's nicknamed the bunker on 10 Brenda's Bunker, after his wife. We learn that the tradition of skipping shots across the pond on 16 during the practice rounds was started by Mark and his college teammate Ken Green. Mark and Ken used to bet about who could make all kinds of shots. When they got to 16 during a practice round in 1987, they threw a few balls down and tried to see who could get it closer. The next morning there was a letter waiting for Green in his locker from Augusta National Chairman Hord Harden saying "We don't do that at Augusta National." Of course, now it's a tradition during the practice rounds. If players don't skip one across the pond, the patrons boo them. Mark and I switch gears and talk about the Masters merchandise craze and one we don't understand around Masters nomes. We then get into some of his playing memories like the time he shot 29 on the back 9 in 1992. In 2001 he started the final round tied with Tiger and Phil. We hear about how he got ahead of himself and let that one get away. He and his wife Brenda are great people and great follows on social media. Be sure to follow them @MarkCalc and @BrendaCalc.

Rob Strano grew up in St. Louis playing at the same country club as 1968 Masters Champion Bob Goalby. Mr. Goalby won that Masters in part thanks to Roberto DiVincenzo signing an incorrect scorecard. In the final round, Goalby birdied 13 and 14 and then eagled 15. DiVincenzo birdied 17 to take a one-stroke lead but his playing partner Tommy Aaron marked down a 4 instead of a 3. When their round was over, Goalby and DiVincenzo thought they were headed for an 18-hole playoff on Monday. But since DiVincenzo signed the card with the higher score, USGA rules state the higher score stands, so he lost by a stroke. Rob shares how Mr. Goalby dealt with how all that unfolded. I also get his insights on the topography of the course, how undulated those greens are, and who he likes to win this week.

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Happy Masters Week everyone. For me, this is THE most magical week of the year. As they say, The Master is a tradition unlike any other. This week both parts of the show are dedicated to taking you inside the tournament to give you a sense of what it's like to be on those magnificent grounds.

I kick it off with Tom Patri, who has been out there several times with his good friend, 1992 Masters Champion Fred Couples. Also joining me in Part 1 is John Cook. Cookie played in 15 Masters tournaments dating back to 1979. He earned his way into that Masters field with his victory in the 1978 US Amateur.

Tom Patri shares stories of being alongside Fred Couples during his run to the Green Jacket in '92. To this day, none of us know how Fred's tee shot on #12 didn't roll back into Rae's Creek. We hear what Fred's reaction was. Tom also shares some of his other favorite Masters memories, the legends he wished could have donned a Green Jacket, and current players he'd love to see win. I also get his thoughts on Scottie Scheffler's place in history if he were to win his second Masters. Check out Tom's YouTube Channel where you can get over 300 free video lessons: https://www.youtube.com/@TomPatriGolf

John Cook takes us down Magnolia Lane, remembering that first drive up alongside his mentor Ken Venturi. We hear about his night in the Crows Nest and the Augusta National memorabilia he collected over the years. I also get Cookie's thoughts on what's driving television ratings down, and why the networks are trying to replace the great Analysts that many of us love. Give John a follow on Twitter @johncookgolf & Instagram @jncookosu.

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In Part 2 of Episode 21, I catch up with 2003 PGA Champion Shaun Micheel and Top 10 Instructor Martin Chuck.

I have been saying for years that Shaun Micheel is the most underrated and under-appreciated player in PGA Tour History. Most remember his incredible win at the 2003 PGA Championship, hitting one of the greatest approach shots in major golf history. He came to that 72nd hole with a 1-stroke lead over Chad Campbell. He then hit his 7-iron approach shot to 3 inches from the cup. What people don't remember is that he nearly doubled down at the 2006 PGA, finishing 2nd to Tiger. He also finished runner-up at the 2006 World Match Play Championship after defeating Tiger in the first round 4 & 3. During his PGA Tour career he had 20 Top 10 finishes and 57 Top 25s. You'll hear him share his experiences playing in the 2004 Masters. His practice round with Jack and playing in the group behind Arnold Palmer during Arnie's final Masters appearance that year. Plus, playing in the group with Seve during his final Open appearance.

Martin Chuck is ranked #7 in Golf Digest's Top Instructor rankings. He has recently teamed with Chris McGinley, formerly of Titleist and the guy who discovered Bob Vokey years ago, and Performance Golf to promote a set of wedges that are simply fantastic. We talk about the technology that Chris put into these wedges that will help us hit better shots from tight lies, divots, rough, and green-side bunkers. Plus the spin these full-face wedges put on the ball so we can get our chips closer to the hole. I love the feel of these wedges.

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In Part 1 of this week's podcast, my guests are former LPGA Commissioner & Author Charlie Mechem and The Confidence Doctor, Dr. Robert Winters.

Charlie Mechem has recently written his third book titled, Arnie & Jack, Stories of My Long Friendship with Two Remarkable Men. We hear about how he met both men and stories from his 10 years working as a Consultant to Arnold Palmer following Charlie's tenure as Commissioner of the LPGA Tour. One of the many great stories that Charlie shares is from when former PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem asked him to convince Mr. Palmer and Mr. Nicklaus to Co-Design The King & the Bear. Finchem failed to get them to agree to it multiple times. Charlie had a very unique idea of how to get them to do it...and it worked. We also hear about the true mutual respect and friendship Jack and Arnie had. Charlie tells the story of having lunch with Mr. Palmer following The Masters one year. They talked about a player who was in contention who laid up on 13 & 15. Neither couldn't imagine why anyone would do that. Palmer asked Charlie, do you remember how many times I finished 2nd in The Masters? Charlie said no. Mr. Palmer replied, neither do I. Hear those stories plus several other wonderful ones including Charlie playing golf with Neil Armstrong, Paul Brown, Pete Rose, and Tommy Thayer of Kiss.

Dr. Bob Winters, The Confidence Doctor, joins me in the second segment. He shares tips for how to keep those intrusive negative thoughts out of our minds when we want to see all the trouble around the golf course. Change Your Mind, Change Your Game is his mantra. He also talks about how to be smarter than your doubt plus shares a wonderful story of meeting Jack Fleck out on the driving range and the impact that had on him going forward.

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In Part 1 of this week's show, I'm joined by PGA Tour Legends David Peoples and Tom Purtzer. David had a fantastic Amateur career which included winning the 1979 Florida State Amateur Championship before he joined the PGA Tour. He went on to win twice on Tour, at the 1991 Southern Open and the 1992 Anheuser-Busch Classic. He also won the 1990 Kapalua International.

David was so much fun when he joined me in December that I couldn't wait to have him back on the show. He and I talk about how he came from 2 strokes back to win that '79 Florida State Amateur defeating then 44-year-old and multi-time champion Jack Vegte and future Tour Pro Jay Schrader. He also shares memories of finishing runner-up at Q-School in 1982 when it was played at TPC Sawgrass, his appearances in the 1992 and '93 Masters, and why he decided not to play in The Open Championship until playing in the Senior Open Championship when he was on the Champions Tour.

Tom Purtzer is one of my all-time favorites. In his 7th visit to the show, he shares his insights on this year's Players Championship plus his experiences playing in the tournament from the late 70s through the early 90s. He talks about the challenge of figuring out the winds swirling around the 17th green, similar to the ones around the 12th green at Augusta National. We also talk about the incredible putt he made from the back lip of the bunker on the 13th hole on his way to victory at the 1991 Colonial Invitational and why he never mentioned that putt to tournament host Ben Hogan. We round out Part 1 of this week's show by talking about the fracture in the Pro game and if we would be here if Deane Beman was still Commissioner.

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Former PGA Tour Pros Bill Mallon and Scott Gump join​ed me ​in Part 2 of last week's show.

Bill Mallon played Tour in the mid to late 1970s during the Golden Age of the PGA Tour. After winning 43 amateur titles he earned his way through Q-School in 1975. He finished 6th at the 1976 Western Open, 3 stroke​s back of Al Geiberger. He played in the 1977 US Open at Southern Hills. The heat that week was brutal but Bill talks about how he thrives in conditions like that even though he's from New England. We talked about the death threats that eventual winner Hubert Green dealt with that week. Bill decided to walk away from the Tour after the 1979 season and go back to college to get his medical degree. He became a leading Orthopaedic Surgeon and medical advisor to Golf Digest. I got his thoughts on what Tiger Woods is now trying to play through following his surgeries to fuse a joint in his foot and vertebrae in his back.

Scott Gump was a tremendous Amateur player as well. He was the medalist during the stroke play portion of the 1987 US Amateur. He earned his way on Tour by finishing 3rd at Q-School in 1990 and then winning on the Space Coast and Korn Ferry Tours. You'll hear his stories about that US Amateur and the grueling 6 rounds of Q-School. His good play at the '87 US Amateur earned him a trip to the 1988 Masters. Scott recalls his stay in the Crows Nest for the week, the legendary inexpensive meals, playing a practice round with Gary Player, and playing in the Par 3 Tournament. We then hear about his hot play late in the 1991 season at The International Tournament and the Walt Disney World Classic.

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In Part 1 of this episode, you'll hear the amazing journey of former NFL QB Craig Nall and How to Conquer Your Mind from Top 50 LPGA Instructor Debbie O'Connell.

Craig takes us through his playing career which really started with a historic senior season at Northwestern State. We hear how he led them to the FCS playoff and nearly upset top-ranked Montana. Craig was drafted in the 5th round in 2002 by the Green Bay Packers. He backed up Brett Favre for the majority of his career. He also was assigned to NFL Europe in 2003 where he played for the Scottish Claymores. He was 2nd in the League in passing and led the League in just about every other category. During his NFL career, he came through every time his number was called. He threw for 402 yards, completed 63% of his passes, had 5 TDs and 0 interceptions, yet no other team gave him a true shot to play. Following his playing career and the passing of his father who was his best friend, Craig dealt with alcoholism and divorce. He's now sober, in a loving relationship, and started a new career. He takes us through his highs and lows in this segment.

We go from that previous extreme to the other end of the rainbow in segment 2 when I'm joined by Debbie O'Connell. Debbie is one of the most positive individuals you'll ever meet. She teaches us how to strengthen our minds and bodies in this segment. We learn how to release our minds from worrying about the outcomes of our shots. If being in a greenside bunker gets your blood pressure up like it does mine, she gives us some tips for how to overcome that. We also hear about her Conquer Your Mind Challenge course that's coming up starting April 15th. If you want to improve your mental approach and play your best golf, just text "Next" to 7273390106 and use coupon code Next to get a discount on this fantastic course. It will help you think better, lower your scores, and have more fun out on the course.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are 1986 Players Champion John Mahaffey, Titleist Manager of Preferred Player Promotions Michael Gibson, Soleta Golf Club Developer David Turner, and Popticals CEO Gary DiSalvo.

John Mahaffey shares his memories of Arnold Palmer and how the King helped him get his life straightened out after 10+ years of drinking. We look back to the early days of The Player Championship when it first moved over to the Pete Dye Stadium course and what it's like trying to deal with the swirling winds around the 17th hole. John compares it to trying to figure out how the winds swirl on the 12th hole at Augusta National. We also get an update on his Nemesis mystery novel series. If you love golf wrapped inside a mystery check out his books, Shafted, Unfinished Business, and Dead Quiet on Amazon or www.johnmahaffeyauthor.com.

Michael Gibson is one of the all-time great club and golf ball fitters. He has a true passion for it. At the end of each day he asks himself if he did everything he could to help the people he worked with that day. Michael and I talk through how to test which is the right golf ball for our game. We also get into how to figure out the correct bounce and grind for your wedges based on your local turf conditions.

David Turner is a Developer currently working with Nick Price and David Ledbetter on a new private golf club outside of Sarasota called Soleta Golf Club. We hear why it's important to all of them not to disturb the local wetlands and preserve the natural surroundings. No homes will be built on the course so players will be consumed by the game and nature. It is set to be one of the premier private clubs in the country. They are aiming to have it ready for play in late 2024 or early 2025. Check out the course online at www.soletagolf.com.

I round out this week's show with a visit from Popticals CEO Gary DiSalvo. Popticals are the best sunglasses I've ever worn. They are geared for people who enjoy being outdoors. They are second to none for blocking glare and helping us see with more clarity on the course, while fishing, hunting, skiing, whatever takes you outdoors. Gary tells us about their NYDEF polycarbonate lenses which are super lightweight but have the same clarity as glass. Their patented rail system allows us to fold them up and pack them away in a small hard case that protects them from breaking or getting scratched up if you prefer to keep them in your golf bag. The case also fits easily into your pocket, so if you're at a concert, it starts to get dark, or you go indoors, you don't have to ask someone to hold them for you, keep them sitting on top of your head, or hang them on your shirt. See these wonderful sunglasses online at www.popticals.com.

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On this episode, I'm joined by former VP of Sales & Marketing for the Arnold Palmer Golf Company now Founder of Sqairz Golf Bob Winskowicz, The Confidence Doctor Dr. Bob Winters, and former NFL DB and Indiana State Hall of Famer Vencie Glenn.

Bob Winskowicz takes us back to his days working with Mr. Palmer. He talks about their relationship and Arnie's mantra, "What's in it for the consumer?" Then he updates us on what sets the Sqairz models for 2024 apart from other golf shoes, the science behind why Sqairz helps us generate more swing speed and gain greater distance, and the brand's move into the baseball cleat market.

Dr. Bob Winters is now going to be part of the show the first week of every month. This week he talks about his relationship with Arnold Palmer and the time he spent with the King. We also hear his meeting with the men's golf team at his alma mater Ball State University and their subsequent victories at the Dorado Beach Invitational and the MAC Match Play Championship. We also hear about the work he did recently with a couple of junior players over at The Concession Club, a wonderful Jack Nicklaus and Tony Jacklin co-design, and the confidence-building seminar with junior players in Colorado on the Summit Junior Tour.

Rounding out this week's show is former NFL DB Vencie Glenn. Vencie played 10 seasons in the League for the Patriots, Chargers, Saints, Vikings, and Giants. I get Vencie's thoughts on the Chiefs current dynasty and Pat Mahomes' place in history. We also talk about his time playing for Tony Dunger in Minnesota when Dungy was their Defensive Coordinator. Vencie is also a really good golfer. He tells the story of his career-best round 67 plus the hole-in-one he made and the car he won at LaDainian Tomlinson's Celebrity Golf Tournament.

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This week I'm joined by Tom Patri, John Kennedy, Martin Chuck, and Chris Mitchell.

TP and I get into fan behavior and whether we've all lost our collective minds following the Wasted Management Open, Charlie Woods dealing with unruly fans at a pre-qualifying event for the Cognizant Classic, and the Duke/Wake Forest incident where a player got injured when Wake Forest fans stormed the court.

John Kennedy is one of THE most nationally and locally decorated and respected PGA Professionals in the game. John talks about his years as the Director of Golf at Westchester Country Club, the rich history there, the time Gene Sarazen defeated Walter Hagan at the Golf Championship of the World and then immediately went to the hospital for an emergency appendectomy, plus what it's like being the host for 18 PGA Tour events and majors on the Champions and LPGA Tours.

Martin Chuck has been named a Top 100 Instructor every year since 2017. He has also created several of the best training aids on the market. We start out talking about how he shagged balls for Moe Norman at age 9 and then took lessons from the great George Knudson. We hear about his college golf days at New Mexico State playing alongside 2002 PGA Champion Rich Beem. Martin has created training aids that actually will help you play better. PGA Tour Players like Justin Rose and Rory McIlroy have been seen using them out on the practice range. We dive into a few of them and what Tour players plus the rest of us will get when you make them a part of your practice routine.

I wrap up this week's show with a visit from Chris Mitchell. Chris is one of the foremost experts in fantasy sports. He is also about to start writing for NewEngland.golf. He will be reviewing courses all along Cape Cod. If you're headed over there this summer, you'll want to hear what Chris has to say.

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In this special segment of Next on the Tee, I'm joined by Michael Vrska, Director of Custom Fitting & Player Performance for Callaway. Michael is one of THE foremost authorities on equipment in the industry. He and I sat down at the PGA Merchandise Show to talk about their new Ai Smoke driver and iron set. He explains how Callaway went about designing the new line, the research and technology that went into it, and why that technology will help you hit longer and straighter shots. Michael also talks about the importance of getting fit for the right golf ball and what to do to find the right one for your game.

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On this episode, I'm joined by former Rams Pro Bowl QB Jim Everett, 2014 Georgia PGA Teacher of the Year Kevin Roman, former Tour Caddy and Founder of Inspiring Warriors Golf Russ Holden, and Oklahoma Junior Golf Hall of Famer, Tour Caddie, & Wife, Tami Mayfair.

Jim Everett is a long-time friend and his football IQ and insights are off the charts good. I get his thoughts on the Steelers QB situation, where he thinks the Steelers should go in the draft, his admiration for Jared Goff, Dan Campbell's ill-fated decisions to forego 2 crucial field goals, the time Bill Cowher wanted to trade for him, and some of his favorite Pro-Am stories.

Kevin Roman is not only one of the Top Teachers in our game, he's also an equipment expert. If you're thinking about buying new wedges, irons, driver, or even golf balls, Kevin lets you know what to consider and how to pick out what's right for your game.

Russ Holden has had a passion for giving back to our military Veterans and wounded warriors for many years. First, he established the Caddy for a Cure program to provide wonderful experiences for Veterans to caddy for PGA Tour stars plus presenting them life-changing gifts. He's taken that up a notch with his new organization Inspiring Warriors Golf (www.iwg.golf). If you're a Veteran or know one, this is an important segment.

We round this week's show with a visit from Tami Mayfair. Tami has had an amazing career in the game. We hear about her junior golf career which culminated with her being inducted into the Edmond, Oklahoma Junior Golf Hall of Fame. She starred on the Arizona State Women's Golf team at a time when both their women's and men's teams were winning national championships. She's also had a fantastic career in the broadcasting side of golf. She tells us some funny stories from her days covering The Masters. Tami is the one who figured out that her husband Billy Mayfair, might be on the Autism spectrum. Hear what tipped her off and what life has been like for both of them since he was officially diagnosed.

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Tom Patri is back with me this week along with 3 Next on the Tee rookies, 1984 National Champion John Inman, 1986 Florida State Amateur Champion Barry Cheesman, and Robert Morris University Head Men's Golf Coach Steve Shingledecker.

TP and I got into this past weekend's Wasted Management Open and if it has gone from being The People's Open to needing The People's Court? We also talk about the rash of 60 and sub-60 rounds we've seen recently, plus the resurrection of the Maxfli golf ball.

John Inman won the 1984 National Championship while at the University of North Carolina. We hear about that victory, what it was like teaming with Davis Love III and Jack Nicklaus II to win the 1983/84 ACC Championship, getting the better of Rocco Mediate twice at the '84 Western Amateur and the Provident Classic, plus whether his brother Joe, a 4-time winner between the PGA & Champions Tours, would make a great next Commissioner of the PGA Tour.

Barry Cheesman started out as a Minor League baseball player in the Cardinals farm system back in the 70s. He later turned his attention to golf and won the 1986 Florida State Amateur Championship. We hear that story plus about his 2 wins on the Ben Hogan Tour including at Quail Hollow outside of Cleveland. We also hear what it took to be a long driver out on Tour in the days of persimmon woods and balata golf balls.

Steve Shingledecker is a great multi-sport athlete. He was an All-American baseball player at North Carolina State. He coached Franklin High School in the Pittsburgh area to the 2006 AAA PIAA basketball state championship, and he's now the Head Men's Golf Coach at Robert Morris. We started out talking about his high school friendship/rivalry with Top 100 Instructor and fellow Pittsburgh area native Eric Johnson during their Oil Creek Region days. Someone used the phrase "garbage athlete" to describe the other. While the other one used air quotes around "athlete" when describing his friend. We moved on to learn about his college baseball days at NC State where he was the ACC Tournament MVP in 1990. We got into his golf career and learned what it was like being in the mix at the 2002 Pennsylvania State Mid Amateur Championship. We went on the court to hear what it was like coaching Franklin High to that state championship. We rounded out our conversation getting into how he went about getting the Head Golf Coach position at Robert Morris and working with his players to build that golf program.

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On this episode I'm joined by PGA Professional & Director of Golf at Alpine Country Club John Mascari, 2019 Champions Tour Player of the Year Scott McCarron, 2-time winner on Tour and now Top Instructor Rick Fehr, plus 2008 Minnesota Teacher of the Year and 2022/2023 Top Instructor in South Dakota Todd Kolb.

John Mascari weighs in on the state of professional golf and where he thinks it'll be 5-10 years down the road. We hear the best pieces of advice he's been given in his business and golf careers and if the golf ball rollback is much to do about nothing.

Scott McCarron shares his thoughts on golf becoming more of a worldwide game and if Rory was right in saying we could see a Premier League like structure. He also shared his thoughts on what it will be like when Tiger comes to play out on the Champions Tour, and we looked back on his first PGA Tour victory and how Johnny Miller's comments on the practice range fueled him to turn a 1 shot lead over Tom Watson into a 5 stroke victory. We finish off hearing about a great property he recently bought down in the Bahamas in Jack's Bay Club which features courses designed by Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.

Rick Fehr won twice out on the PGA Tour. He is also one of the most decorated amateur players in the last 40 years. He helped BYU win a national championship and he was low Amateur in the 1984 Masters and US Open. Rick teaches in the Seattle area. We focused our conversation on the mental side of the game. We talked about how to get into a flow state or "the zone". He shared tips for how to figure out which tips on the internet are good and which ones may be leading us down the wrong path. Rick was annually one of the best putters on Tour and provided some drills to help us make more putts.

Todd Kolb rounds out the show. He's one of the Top Instructors in the north-central part of the country. He has written a wonderful book titled, The Bad Lie, Why Traditional Golf Instruction is Failing You and What To Do Instead. We delve into why that's the case and what his Vertical Line Swing System is. We get tips for how to hit a high, soft flop shot, how to gain more distance off the tee for those of us north of 50, and how to get your hips to turn versus sway in your downswing.

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What a privilege to get to spend some time with one of the great people you get to meet in this life, Melissa Fitzgerald.

Melissa played Carol Fitzpatrick, CJ's assistant, on The West Wing. You've also probably seen her movies like The Truman Show and Monument Avenue or on other TV shows like Gray's Anatomy and Chasing The Hill.

Melissa and I start out talking about growing up in Philadelphia. She is the daughter of a father who was a Pennsylvania Supreme Court Judge and her mother was also politically active and volunteered in the community. They are graduates of the University of Pennsylvania. I asked Melissa what it was like for her to give the commencement speech at Chestnut Hill College. We then delved into how loyal West Wing fans are to the cast and show. She talks about the support she's gotten over the years from her West Wing cast members, and the new book that she and Mary McCormack have written about their West Wing experience called, What's Next, due out later this summer.

We then transition into the incredible work she's done following the show. We hear about how the In Excelsis Deo episode became a reality for her when she was hired as the Director of Justice for Vets, a non-profit organization focused on veterans' treatment courts. It has recently gone through a rebranding to All Rise. Her cast mates have rallied around her in her new role to help raise money and awareness for the great things this court system is doing to help our Veterans, who are dealing with substance abuse or mental health issues, get their lives back on track.

Be sure to check out the great things Melissa and All Rise are doing online at www.allrise.org plus give her a follow on Instagram or X @maffyfitz. The book will be available later his summer in August. You can pre-order on Amazon. I will try to get both Melissa and Mary McCormack to join me when the release date gets closer.

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I ran into two great friends and Top Instructors in our game, Rob Strano and Debbie O'Connell while walking the floor of the PGA Merchandise show. We talked about new putting products, AI's impact on the game, resurrecting old equipment, feel vs. data, rooting for small businesses, Season 6 of The Golf Kingdom, the power of the mind, focusing on our positive shots, and getting over the one hole that always gets us.

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I had the privilege of spending a few minutes with Jill Spiegel, President of the PGA Tour SuperStore, from the floor of the PGA Merchandise Show. Jill is one of the most influential people in the golf retail business. I got her thoughts on the shift in the retail soft goods side of the business over the years, some of the merging trends for 2024, where Nike stands in the market now, their relationship with the Travis Matthew brand, and what influences AI will have going forward.

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Former Giants 2-time Super Bowl Champion DB Mark Collins joins me on this special segment of Next on the Tee. Mark also played for the Chiefs, Seahawks, and Packers.

Mark talks about his favorite Pro-Ams to play in including the Mid Penn Bank Celebrity Golf Tournament. We hear about his recent trip to the TaylorMade Kingdom, his week working with Butch Harmon, how Butch got him to realize that golf is supposed to be fun since he doesn't play it for a living, the courses on Mark's bucket list, and who he thinks will be playing in the Super Bowl.

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Welcome to an exciting new episode of Next on the Tee, your ultimate guide to the world of golf. This episode is packed with knowledgeable insights from some of the global golf industry's biggest names, including Keith Jarvis, Terry Hashimoto, Katherine Roberts, and Tom Patri. We cover groundbreaking technology transforming golf and share valuable tips and strategies aimed at enhancing your golf game performance.

Listeners, gear up to delve into in-depth understanding of TrackMan calculations, smash factors, spin rates, and the benefit of teeing it lower with Golf Academy Lead Instructor, Keith Jarvis. Closely followed by an insightful discussion with the distinguished member of the Manitoba Golf Hall of Fame, Terry Hashimoto, who enlightens us about the world of BodiTrack Golf and proper weight distribution.

Be ready to benefit from Katherine Roberts, a leading movement skills coordinator in sports and a yoga expert, as she shares guidelines on improving our feet and ankle strength and stretching properly before teeing off. Also, enjoy an engaging chat with Tom Patri about recent events in the PGA Tour and his experiences working with the late Jackie Burke Jr.

This enlightening episode is sure to provide all golf enthusiasts with the insights they need to enrich their golfing journey.

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This week I'm joined by Tom Patri and a trio of Next on the Tee rookies, one of the Top 100 Teachers to Watch for 2024 & 2025 Meaghan Francella, one of the most decorated Amateur players ever Steve Scott, and the Director of Golf at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts Brendan Walsh.

TP and I recap where we aren't with the PIF/PGA Tour merger, Keith Pelley's resignation as CEO of the DP World Tour, Martin Slumber's resignation from the R&A, plus a playing lesson to help you fix your slice.

Meaghan Francella won back-to-back New York State junior championships in the late 90s. She would go on to win the Conference USA title at the University of Memphis before transferring to the University of North Carolina and winning the ACC Championship there. We hear those stories plus her remarkable debut on the LPGA Tour where she beat Annika Sorenstam in a playoff to win the MasterCard Classic in just her second start on Tour.

Steve Scott was another accomplished junior player having won the 1992, '93, and '94 South Florida Junior Championship. He was an All-American at the University of Florida, winning 3 individual titles his senior season. He famously battled Tiger Woods in the 1996 US Amateur taking a 5 UP lead into the last 18 holes of their match. If Steve hadn't reminded Tiger to move his ball mark back on the 16th green, he would have won the match 3&2. Instead, he did the right thing and went on to lose the match on the 38th hole. The golf gods gave him great karma as he went on to a great amateur career including 2 appearances in the Walker Cup and now as a top Broadcast Analyst for ESPN and PGA Tour Live.

Brenden Walsh is the Director of Golf at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts. He is the 12th of 15 children to a father who is a Philadelphia golf legend and a mother who is clearly a saint. Brendan played his college golf over at the College of Wooster just outside of Akron, Ohio. He won the 1996 Connecticut Open. During his tenure at The Country Club, he hosted the 1999 Ryder Cup, 2013 US Amateur, and the 2022 US Open. Hear all those stories and more during our conversation.

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Eddie & the Cruiser star and the host of Backspin Golf Matthew Laurance joins me on this special bonus edition of Next on the Tee.

Matthew shares his thoughts on what could be next for Tiger's brand, Jon Rahm's defection to LIV, plus the recent resignations of DP World Tour CEO Keith Pelley and R&A CEO Martin Slumbers. We also hear about some of Matthew's favorite courses down in the Lexington, Kentucky area, who has the prettiest practice swing you ever saw, the filming of Eddie & the Cruisers, and remembering his friend Tim Wakefield.

Check out Matthew's show Backspin Golf every Sunday morning at 8:03 AM EST on ESPN Radio WLXG (www.wlxg.com) and follow him on X @reallauro5.

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This week I am joined by Mike McGee former Mount Union All-Conference baseball player, Jerry McGee’s son, and Managing Director of the Annika brand and her husband, Jeff Smith Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor and Golf Digest’s Top Instructor in the state of Indiana, and Evan Schiller PGA Professional and renowned golf course Photographer.

Mike McGee is from East Palestine, Ohio. He is the son of 4-time winner on Tour and Western Pennsylvania PGA Section Hall of Famer Jerry McGee. He is also the Managing Director of the Annika brand and Annika Sorenstam’s husband. Mike was also an All-Conference baseball player at the University of Mount Union over in Alliance, Ohio. He shares stories about growing up in the small town of East Palestine, Ohio in the early 80s. Mike speaks of a simpler time of backyard games and never locking your door. Mike reflects back on the Annika Fore East Palestine campaign that helped that community recover from the tragic train derailment and chemical spill that resulted last year. We also hear about his father’s career including playing in the 1977 Ryder Cup, multiple appearances in The Masters, and what it was like for Mike to induct his father into the Western Pennsylvania PGA Section Hall of Fame last fall. Mike is a huge Steelers fan so he weighs in on this weekend’s playoff matchup against Buffalo.

Jeff Smith has been named a Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor each of the last four years. Golf Digest has named him the best Teacher in the state of Indiana. Jeff also Co-Hosts a wonderful podcast alongside John Ashton called Those Weekend Golf Guys. We start out by hearing how his wife Kathy is one who got him started playing golf. Kathy played college golf at Indiana University, where they both went to school. Jeff shares the story of what it was like for him when he got the call that he was named a Top 100 Instructor by Golf Magazine. He says something that will stick with me forever, “You can do a lot of good in this world if you can teach someone to play golf.” We get into his winter seasonal jobs down at Bonita Bay Club outside of Naples, Florida and summering at Eagle Springs Golf Club in Wolcott, Colorado. We also get a couple of playing lessons for how to transition to playing on Bermuda grass if you’re going to Florida this winter and why we should consider leaving our 3-wood in the garage and replacing it with a 5-wood.

Evan Schiller is quite possibly THE best golf course photographer of all-time. If you think that may be hyperbole, please check out his work online at www.evanschillerphotography.com. Evan and I start out talking about his 2024 calendar and how he went about deciding which courses to include. He talks about his use of drone videos and what it was like shooting the 7th hole at Pebble Beach plus the range of clubs people have used on that very short Par 3 depending on whether the wind was up. We transition to some of the incredible courses he’s photographed overseas including Old Head in Ireland plus which courses remain on is bucket list.

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We kick off 2024 and Season #11 of the Next on the Tee podcast with my guests Tom Patri, Kermit Zarley, Dr. Bob Winters, and Jane Crafter.

TP and I get into the deadline that wasn't with the PIF and the PGA Tour. The New Year's deadline came and went and instead of professional golf going into a new year with all this behind them, we got nothing. I also get his thoughts on the power play that some players may be trying to pull off like telling Fred Ridley that The Masters needs to up their prize money. TP also gives us a lesson on what to do if we've contracted the dreaded Y word with our putting.

Kermit Zarley played his college golf at the University of Houston. He was the medalist at the 1962 National Championship and helped the Cougars win the team title as well. We hear about what it was like being a part of Houston's domination of men's college golf from the mid-50s to the mid-70s. Kermit then takes us through his 4 wins on tour and what it was like battling Jack Nicklaus at the 1972 US Open at Pebble Beach. We just scratched the surface of his great career.

Dr. Bob Winters is back. He is one of the Top Sports Psychologists. He takes us through his 5 Truth Bombs to Help Create Golf Confidence. We also learn about his recent trip to Scotland where he played at Prestwick, the site of the very first Open Championship. His trip also included a stop at Dundonald Links site of the Women's Open Championship. Doc is fantastic and it was great to have him back on the show so quickly.

I round out the show with a visit from Jane Crafter. Jane is from Perth, Australia. She is a two-time Australian Ladies Masters Champion plus winner of the 1997 Australian Open. We hear about those tremendous victories plus what it was like battling Nancy Lopez at the 1990 Phar-Mor at Inverrary and being a driving force behind starting the Legends of the LPGA Tour. Jane is a delight and made the segment so much fun.

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It was a huge thrill getting to spend some time with one of the all-time great players, Jay Haas. Jay was the medalist at the 1975 National Championship and he helped Wake Forest win back-to-back National Championships in 1974 and '75. He won 27 times between the PGA Tour and the Champions Tour. He was also recognized with the Payne Stewart Award and the Bob Jones Award for his sportsmanship, character, and charity. Jay is the nephew of 1968 Masters Champion Bob Goalby, and his sons Bill and Jay Jr., plus nephew Dillard Pruitt also played out on the PGA Tour.

We start out talking about how his Uncle got him started in the game. We hear how Arnold Palmer and Lanny Watkins influenced his decision to play his college golf at Wake Forest. Jay gives us behind-the-scenes stories about teaming with Curtis Strange, Bob Byman, and David Thore and how they dominated college tournaments while they were there.

We then get into his relationship with two great friends of this show, Tom Purtzer and Rob Strano. We hear about how he battled Ben Crenshaw in the 1995 Masters plus what it was like being on the course during Jack Nicklaus' charge at the '86 Masters. We then go through his majors breakthrough at the 2006 Senior PGA Championship, winning it again in 2008, and coming from 5 strokes back to defeat Tom Watson in the 2009 Senior Players Championship.

We round things out by talking about this 1983 Ryder Cup experience and his plans for 2024.

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We close out season #10 in style as I am joined by a trio of outstanding people, Mitch Laurance, Ross Greenburg, and David Peoples.

Mitch Laurance has hosted several fantastic golf podcasts, the most recent is Talking Golf Getaways. He's also one of my favorite people on the planet. Mitch's perspective as a golf Historian is invaluable. He exclusively plays hickory clubs and a golf ball from the 1920s. Rolling the golf back means nothing to him but his perspective on the loss of trust between the PGA Tour and the fans has impacted his desire to watch golf on TV; that is something the PGA Tour should sit up and listen to. We also hear about his experience being in Rome for the Ryder Cup earlier this year and why it seems to mean so much more to the European fans than it does for us in the US.

Ross Greenburg is the former President of HBO Sports and is now head of Ross Greenburg Productions. He's produced many of the great films and documentaries of our time. He did 61 with Billy Crystal, Miracle the movie about the 1980 US Hockey team, a series of documentary films for the USGA including the battle between Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus at the 1962 US Open at Oakmont, the 1999 US Open won by Payne Stewart, and the 1991 Ryder Cup, the War at the Shore. Ross takes us inside the making of each of those films plus tell us what it was like being in Tokyo for the Mike Tyson vs. Buster Douglas fight and interviewing both fighters prior to the fight.

David Peoples played his college golf at the Unversity of Florida alongside our good friend Mark Calc plus Rick Pearson and Larry Rentz. We get some funny stories of how those guys punished their clubs when they didn't act right, like Rick tying his putter behind the team van and dragging it back to Gainesville, and Larry trying out for the Gator football team. We also hear about David's wins at the 1990 Kapalua Invitational, the '91 Southern Open, and the '92 Anheuser Busch Classic over some legendary fields.

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We close out season #10 in style as I am joined by a trio of outstanding people, Mitch Laurance, Ross Greenburg, and David Peoples.

Mitch Laurance has hosted several fantastic golf podcasts, the most recent is Talking Golf Getaways. He's also one of my favorite people on the planet. Mitch's perspective as a golf Historian is invaluable. He exclusively plays hickory clubs and a golf ball from the 1920s. Rolling the golf back means nothing to him but his perspective on the loss of trust between the PGA Tour and the fans has impacted his desire to watch golf on TV; that is something the PGA Tour should sit up and listen to. We also hear about his experience being in Rome for the Ryder Cup earlier this year and why it seems to mean so much more to the European fans than it does for us in the US.

Ross Greenburg is the former President of HBO Sports and is now head of Ross Greenburg Productions. He's produced many of the great films and documentaries of our time. He did 61 with Billy Crystal, Miracle the movie about the 1980 US Hockey team, a series of documentary films for the USGA including the battle between Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus at the 1962 US Open at Oakmont, the 1999 US Open won by Payne Stewart, and the 1991 Ryder Cup, the War at the Shore. Ross takes us inside the making of each of those films plus tell us what it was like being in Tokyo for the Mike Tyson vs. Buster Douglas fight and interviewing both fighters prior to the fight.

David Peoples played his college golf at the Unversity of Florida alongside our good friend Mark Calc plus Rick Pearson and Larry Rentz. We get some funny stories of how those guys punished their clubs when they didn't act right, like Rick tying his putter behind the team van and dragging it back to Gainesville, and Larry trying out for the Gator football team. We also hear about David's wins at the 1990 Kapalua Invitational, the '91 Southern Open, and the '92 Anheuser Busch Classic over some legendary fields.

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This week I'm joined by 3 of the best Instructors and PGA Professionals in our game Tom Patri, Tom Wildenhaus, and Nancy Quarcelino plus aspiring Tour Pro and Trackman Golf Rep Andrew Strother.

TP and I try to make sense of what's going on in the game with Jon Rahm signing with LIV when the proposed partnership deadline is still weeks away. Has Patrick Cantlay gone all Alexander Haig on the PGA Policy Board? Why has yet another tournament sponsor pulled out? Could we be headed for tournament specific golf balls at USGA & R&A hosted tournaments if the PGA Tour and PGA of America hold fast to not adopting the rolled-back ball. If so, who's going to produce that ball? As usual we try to solve the world's problems in segment one.

Tom Wildenhaus is a 2 time South Florida PGA Professional of the Year. He has also spent over 2 decades at one of the top courses in Florida, Olde Florida Golf Club. We discuss the high expectations of one of their founding members, Mike Ditka. We also hear about the wonderful things the section has done for people away from the game of golf and some of the tremendous junior talent that has come up through the section as well.

Nancy Quarcelino is not only annually named one of the Top 50 LPGA Teachers by Golf Digest, she has now reached Elite status. We talk about that recognition. I also get her thoughts on the new influx of money into the LPGA Tour, a return to mixed team events like the Grant Thornton tournament, the recent loss of her friend and University of Kentucky women's golf coach Betty Lou Evans, working with our mutual friend Dr. Alison Curdt, and how incredibly talented Minjee Lee is.

Andrew Strother is one of the great people you get to meet in our game. After playing high school golf in rural Kentucky he went on to the University of Kentucky and graduated with a triple major in finance, marketing, and communications. He didn't play college golf but did help establish club golf at UK. In his late 20s, he decided to give professional golf a try after competing in long-drive contests. Andrew talks about his grind to get through Q-School to play on the Mexican Tour, his Top 30 finish in the Colorado Open, and caddying at the Barbasol Championship earlier this year.

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This week I'm joined by Champions Tour Pro and member of the University of Texas Hall of Honor Bob Estes, Pittsburgh native and now Director of Golf at the Golf Club of Houston Adam Lockwood, Top Instructor and Host of The Golf Kingdom TV Show Rob Strano, and Champions Tour Pro and 1987 US Amateur Champion Billy Mayfair.

This week I got all four guys to weigh in on the rollback of the golf ball. It is certainly the hot topic around the game and will have reverberations for years to come. In addition to that:

Bob Estes talks about his Texas Longhorns run at the National Championship in college football. We also talk about this season on the Champions Tour, the great history of men's golf at Texas, and the complicated formula for players to qualify to play on the Champions Tour.

Adam Lockwood is from just outside of my hometown of Pittsburgh. He had a very successful high school golf career at Apollo-Ridge which launched him to attend PennWest California and enter their Professional Golf Management program. We get into that, the internships he did around the New York City area, and now being the Director of Golf at the Golf Club of Houston, the former site of the Houston Open.

Rob Strano is one of the Top Instructors in our game plus the Host of The Golf Kingdom TV Show which you can check out on Amazon Fire, Roku TV, Blab TV, and Rob's YouTube Channel. He shares his thoughts on the rumors of the day including an interesting idea for what could happen if Jon Rahm defects to LIV and Rory moves to England. We also get a playing from his Time To Build segment and a pointer on Don't Be That Guy.

Billy Mayfair and his wife Tami are two outstanding people. I got to spend some time with them on the practice tee prior to the Mitsubishi Electric Classic in Atlanta. Billy went out and had his best tournament of the year that week, which I'm totally taking credit for. Along with that, Billy shares memories from his win at the 1987 US Amateur Championship, the pressure of being an Arizona State grad standing on the 16th tee at the Waste Management Open knowing the fans can't wait to boo or cheer you. We also learn one of the best parts of playing in the Greater Milwaukee Open which had nothing to do with the golf and what it feels like to have how much money you earned publicized every week.

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On this episode, I'm joined by Top Instructor Tom Patri, Pittsburgh Sports Talk Radio Host Paul Alexander, Wisconsin Golf Hall of Famer Gary D'Amato, and US Kids Top 50 Master Professional Chris Knobloch.

Tom Patri and I talk golf conspiracy theories like Jon Rahm leaving for LIV, why Rory resigned from the PGA Tour Policy Board and looking at moving back to England, why NBC Sports let Paul Azinger and 15-year Producer Brandt Packer go, and what happens if the LIV/PGA Tour merger doesn't go through.

Paul Alexander can be heard on 93.7 The Fan up in Pittsburgh. He is an expert on not only Pittsburgh sports, but also Western PA golf. I get his thoughts on the Steelers now that Matt Canada is gone plus if the Penguins can make to the post season. Paul recently emceed the Western Pennsylvania Golf Hall of Fame induction ceremony and we hear about that night and in particular Mke McGee, Annika Sorenstam's husband, inducting his father Jerry McGee. Jerry was a 4-time winner on Tour and a part of the victorious 1977 Ryder Cup team. Paul also shares a great story of how he went from caddying for Arnold Palmer at a Pro-Am to teaming with Hale Irwin to beat Arnie and his partner.

Gary D'Amato is an Officer for the Golf Writer's Association of America and is also a member of the Wisconsin Golf Hall of Fame. He's written several books one of which is autobiographical titled, A Perfect Childhood, Growing up in the 1960s with Baseball, the Beatles, and Beaver Cleaver. He shares his stories about what it was like growing up in the 60s, stories many of us can relate to. We also talk Wisconsin golf, the 2017 US Open at Erin Hills, and the 2021 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits. Gary has covered every Masters since 1993 and we hear about his chance meeting with a young Tiger Woods in 1996 and what it was like watching Jack Nicklaus make a run at a 7th Green Jacket at age 58 in 1998.

Chris Knobloch is a US Kids Top 50 Master Professional. He takes us inside his junior golf school and how he gets kids excited to play golf at a young age. We also get some advice for us as parents on how to allow our kids to enjoy the game without the pressure of our expectations for them.

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We get into those questions and much more with my guests: Hall of Fame Instructor Jim McLean, former Tour Player and all-time great Analyst Frank Nobilo, the Starter at 23 US Opens Ron Read, and PGA Tour Advance Rules Official Stephen Cox.

Jim McLean has been inducted into 4 Hall of Fames. His list of awards and accolades as an Instructor are too numerous to list. I get Jim's thoughts on how we can build confidence in ourselves and our game's, how to raise our play to tournament level, and the one thing we can do today to lower our scores this weekend.

Frank Nobilo won 14 times around the world, he finished in the Top 10 of all 4 majors, and is now an all-time great Analyst. We discuss why PGA Tour players are overpaid, what could happen if the PIF/PGA Tour partnership doesn't go through plus, we go back to his T4 finish in the 1994 US Open at Oakmont, and what it was like being on the course at Augusta National as Greg Norman was collapsing in 1996.

Ron Reed worked for the USGA for over two decades and was the Starter at the US Open from 1986 to 2010. We hear his memories of announcing Arnold Palmer in Arnie's final US Open at Oakmont in 1994, who Ron thought was the most nervous player he ever saw standing on the first tee (his answer will surprise you), being there for Payne Stewart's triumph in 1999 and Phil's heartbreak in 2006. You'll also hear the heartwarming story of presenting Tom Watson's caddie Bruce Edwards with the flag from the 17th green from the 1982 US Open. We also get the story of the beaver who halted the 1990 US Amateur Public Links tournament. Follow Ron on Twitter @golfdinosaurrr and get his book, Starting the US Open, Shinnecock to Pebble Beach online at www.ronread.com or on Amazon.

Stephen Cox has been a PGA Tour Rules Official since 1997. We hear about some of the unpopular rulings he's had to give out over the years and the players who didn't agree with him. We learn about the job the Rules Officials do which goes way beyond riding around in a golf cart handing out penalties. They are responsible for course setup and playing conditions and sometimes they are working on those things a year in advance of the tournament. We also discuss the rule he thinks the USGA & R&A need to take another look at. You can follow Stephen and his peers plus send them your rules questions on Twitter @pgatourrules.

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On this episode two of the Top Instructors in our game, Tom Patri and John Hughes, join me along with Champions Tour Pro Rob Labritz and PGA Tour SuperStore Chief Merchandising Officer Randy Peitsch.

Tom Patri and I also reflect back on two great feel-good stories from the Bermuda Championship in the T8 finish by Tyson Alexander and the inspirational victory by Camilo Villegas.

Champions Tour Pro Rob Labritz, PGA , and I go back to his journey through Champions Tour Q-School in 2021. We talk about the pressure involved getting from round to round. He was the medalist that year which earned him his Champions Tour card. We also talk about perhaps the best bogey save I've ever seen that Rob sank on the final hole at the TimberTech Championship which earned him the final spot in last week's Charles Schwab Cup Championship.

Randy Peitsch is the Chief Merchandising Officer for the PGA Tour SuperStore. He shares several great gift ideas for the golf enthusiast in our lives, even if that person is us. We hear what his Top 3 gift ideas are plus some great new tech items that have recently hit the shelves. We also get into Tiger & Rory's new TGL League. Arthur Blank not only owns the Atlanta Falcons, he also owns the PGA Tour SuperStore and the new Atlanta franchise in the League. We talk about the team, the players, and how the SuperStore is going to be involved.

We round out the show with PGA Master Professional John Hughes Golf. I tap into John's expertise on how adjusting our grip pressure can help us make more of the slick downhill putts. He gives us some mental tips when we're faced with pitching over a pond, and how to get more distance off the tee. John also hosted a couple of golf schools up at McLemore this year. He got a firsthand look at the second course that Bill Bergin and Rees Jones are Co-Designing up there called The Keep. Rees shared with us a few months ago that it's so good it could host a major tournament one day. John walked the course and shared his perspective on what we'll see when that course opens in the Spring.

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This week I am joined by 2 legends of the game, John Cook and John Mahaffey, plus one of the great players in Western Pennsylvania history Bob Friend Jr., and Top 100 Instructor and Pittsburgh native Eric Johnson.

John Cook and I go back to his epic victory at the 1983 Canadian Open when he defeated Johnny Miller on the 6th playoff hole. We hear how, in his 2nd season on Tour, he held up to the pressure of trying to win arguably the 5th biggest event on Tour at the time, over a legend like Miller. We also get into the great things his father Jim did to advance PGA Tour purses plus John's course design work.

John Mahaffey won the 1978 PGA Championship at Oakmont. We go back to that tournament and hear what it was like for him to get that win after having lost 2 previous US Opens. John would double down on that PGA victory by winning the very next week at the American Optical Classic over the only Optometrist on Tour, Dr. Gil Morgan. John also shares his memories of being a part of the victorious 1979 Ryder Cup team and why it's the most scared he's ever been.

Bob Friend Jr. was a grinder on Tour for over 20 years. He's also one of the best players in Western Pennsylvania golf history. He won the 1984 & '85 Western Pennsylvania Amateur Championships. He backed that up by winning the '85 Pennsylvania State Amateur Championship. We hear about all 3 of those victories plus insights into some of the other great area courses he enjoys including his own club, Oakmont Country Club.

Eric Johnson has been named a Top 100 Instructor for over a decade now. He spent 17 years at Oakmont CC, several of which were as the Director of Instruction. He's now at Yellowstone Golf Club in Big Sky, Montana. We hear about Yellowstone and some other great Montana courses that should be on our list to play. Eric recently took a trip to Southern California where he played Monterey Peninsula CC, Pebble Beach, Cypress Point, and Spanish Bay. If that wasn't great enough, he followed that up with a visit to Pine Valley. We hear about all of that plus we get a tip for how to play better as the temperatures go down and the turf gets harder.

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On this week's show, I'm joined by the great Tom Patri, 9-time winner between the PGA & Champions Tours Tom Purtzer, the Pittsburgh Field Club's Head Golf Professional Chris Sheehan, and the Curator of History at Oakmont and Allegheny Country Club, David Moore.

TP and I go back to his 1981 D2 National Championship while he was at Florida Southern. We hear about the penalty levied on him and his team in 1980 that cost them the National Championship and how they used that to fuel them to win it the next year. Tom shares some advice for kids and their parents looking to play college golf and he talks about the great player that Andy Bean was. We lost Andy a couple of days ago.

Tom Purtzer won 9 times between the PGA & Champions Tours. One of the many amazing things about his accomplishments is that he won tournaments over the course of 3 different decades, winning in 1977, '84, '88, and '91. We get into one of his professional wins not on the PGA Tour, a 10-stroke victory at the 1979 Japan vs. USA Golf Matches. He also takes us inside his conversation with Ben Hogan at the Champions Dinner prior to the Colonial National Invitational.

Chris Sheehan is the Head Professional at the Pittsburgh Field Club. Chris has worked at some of the most prestigious courses in our country like Oak Hill, Inverness, and Lebanon Country Club. Along his golf journey, he got to work with Bill and Craig Harmon. Chris and I get into the rich history of PFC. The club is 142 years old and beginning preparation for their 150th anniversary in 2032. We hear about Alexander Findlay's original course design plus the Hall of Fame Designers who have tinkered with the course over the years like A.W. Tillinghast, Donald Ross, Robert Trent Jones, and Tripp Davis. We also hear the tale of the 18th hole which was transformed from a 275-yard Par 4 into a Par 3 after a few members died climbing up the steep elevation change from the tee to the green.

David Moore is the Curator of Collections at Oakmont and Allegheny Country Clubs. David tells some fantastic Arnold Palmer stories that give great insight into who Mr. Palmer was. We go way back and hear the history behind the first 25 years at Oakmont. He also shares his insights on the origin of the Stimpmeter, the Golf Heritage Society's National Convention, the work he did at Montclair Golf Club in New Jersey, and an inexpensive DIY project to display your autographed golf balls.

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On this episode of Next on the Tee, I am joined by one of the all-time great Authors and Golf TV Broadcast Producers Keith Hirshland, PGA Tour Legend Hal Sutton, Host of Grilling at the Green & BBQ aficionado Jeff Tracy, and top Sports Psychologist Dr. Bob Winters.

Keith Hirshland is my all-time favorite author and one of the great people you get to meet in this life. He's written 6 wonderful books including "Song Girl, A Mystery in 2 Verses" (watch out for the CT Mascaro character), "Cover Me Boys I'm Going In, Tales of the Tube from a Broadcast Brat (my all-time favorite book), and his latest is the second installment in the Murphy Murphy series this one is titled, The Case of the Commission on Cliches. You can get all of them out on Amazon or www.keithhirshland.com. Keith and I talk about what mischief Murphy gets into this time around. It's going to be such a fun read. Keith is also the Producer of the LIV Golf broadcasts. We hear his thoughts on Season 2 of LIV golf, if he thinks there will be a Season 3 plus some of the cool new drone technology they're looking to use if/when Season 3 comes around.

Hal Sutton has become a dear friend and someone I am so thankful for. He is currently putting the finishing touches on his new course design called Darmor Club located just outside of Houston. It's an old-school Scottish design using templates from C.B MacDonald and Seth Raynor. He has created a course that we can all enjoy. It is certainly on my bucket list to play. In addition to hear about Darmor Club, I also get Hal's thoughts on the Ryder Cup and if NIL deals are about to infiltrate the world of golf. Hal also shares his disappointment about how playing on Tour used to be about the privilege of playing the PGA Tour and playing for the charities each week. It was them first and you second or third. Now it's about self. You can stay up-to-date with Hal by going online to www.halsuttongolf.com or following @halsuttongolf on social media.

Jeff Tracy is a BBQ Master and the Host of the Grilling at the Green show. Jeff shares his excitement over his recent first trip to a Bucee's. He talks about their barbecue and the wall of jerky. Jeff expounds on Hal's thoughts of giving back, doing for others, and the importance of benefit golf tournaments. We also talk about the crossover between the golf and horse industries AND we get his recommendation for a great barbecue sauce and rub so you can become King of the Grill. Check out Jeff online at www.grillingatthegreen.net and www.bbqnationjt.com

Dr. Robert Winters is one of the top Sports Psychologists in our game. He shares a wonderful story about Arnold Palmer and the putting tip Arnie gave him as a teenager when Bob attended one of Arnold's golf academies in Pennsylvania. That tip would pay dividends years later when they played together at Bay Hill in 2007 and Arnie needed to sink a few putts to win a side wager. We also learn techniques for how to calm ourselves down after a bad shot and the importance of self-belief. Plus we hear about Dr. Bob's sports vision research that can lead to improved putting. To get more information about Dr. Bob plus mental game tips online at www.theconfidencedoctor.com or email him directly at drbob@drbobwinters.com

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This week I'm joined by LPGA Top 50 Instructor Debbie O'Connell, Simon Millington CEO for MacGregor, Ram, Ben Hogan, and Zebra Golf, 2017 & 2018 Senior Italian Open Champion Clark Dennis, Power2Golf Co-Founder & CMO Steve Fluke, and our Resident Director of Instruction Tom Patri.

Debbie O'Connell is a multi-award winning Instructor. She is doing great work on the mental side of the game. Debbie shares what flow state is and how we can get into it so our minds are freed up to perform at peak levels. You can watch her Master Class titled, 5 Keys to Unlocking Flow State, free using the link below. You can also get her Flow State ebook by texting FLOW to 727-339-0106.

https://debbie-oconnell.com/unlock-your-brain

Simon Millington is resurrecting several of the iconic brands in golf, like MacGregor, Ram, Ben Hogan, Zebra, and Teardrop. We hear about the MacGregor MT86 irons, Ram FX77 irons, what makes Zebra putters, formerly used by Raymond Floyd and Nick Price to win majors, the easiest putters to line up, and the exciting relaunch of the Ben Hogan Golf brand coming next month.

Clark Dennis started his college golf career at the University of Arkansas where he was teammates with John Daly. Clark says John has been the same guy going all the way back to their junior golf days. Clark turned pro in 1986 and we hear about his first victory on the then Nike Tour defeating Jim Furyk and Sonny Skinner in a playoff at the 1993 Bakersfield Open. Clark finished T6 at the 1994 US Open at Oakmont. He watched from the 10th fairway as Arnold Palmer walked up 18 for the final time in his US Open career. He right in the thick of it until the back 9 on Sunday. We also hear about Clark's back-to-back Senior Italian Open titles and how he came from 6 shots back during the final round of the 2017 Dutch Masters tournament to take home the trophy.

Steve Fluke is the Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer for Power2Golf. They've designed a swingless golf club for adaptive golfers who can no longer swing a club. It's a fascinating device which players can dial up distances, change trajectory, and hit fades and hooks. He takes us through what is literally the rocket science behind the club.

Tom Patri joins me in the final segment and we discuss the weekend warrior rules of golf plus rules we'd change if we were Commissioner for a day.

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It's Girls Night Out II this week on Next on the Tee featuring my guests: former PGA of America President, now President of Golf Nation Suzy Whaley, Mark Calcavecchia's wife, part-time Caddie and better half Brenda, Junior Golf Leader of the Year Megan Younkman, and Adaptive Golf Instructor Gianna Rojas.

Suzy Whaley was the first female President of the PGA of America. She is now the President of the new golf platform Golf Nation. We hear about the great shows they've created for Golf Nation including Three Courses featuring my recent guests Gabi Powel and Hannah Lerner. We also hear about Suzy's show Do I Know You, which is a Dating Game like show with Tour players and their spouses. Suzy and I also breakdown the Solheim Cup, the Ryder Cup, whether players should get paid to play, and her participation on the Legends of the LPGA Tour.

Brenda Calcavecchia is not only Mark's wife, she's also his part-time Caddie. She provides her perspective of Tour events through the eyes of a Caddie during the day and a wife in the evenings. She shares which events treat the caddies well on Tour and RV life, going from tournament to tournament.

Megan Younkman is the Director of Instruction at Bethpage Black. They are already making preparations for the Ryder Cup in 2025. If you thought the European crowd was harsh, wait until the event comes to New York City in '25. We hear about the other courses at Bethpage, which one is her favorite, plus keeping pace of play moving on the Black course. Megan was just named Junior Golf Leader of the Year and when you hear her talk about her junior program you'll understand why. She's fantastic!

Gianna Rojas was born without a left hand but she has never let that stop her. We hear how she got started playing golf and ultimately created her fantastic adaptive golf program. She shares all the wonderful benefits that golf has on our physical and emotional well-being. She talks specifically about her adaptive golf program and the work she's doing getting more people to learn or re-learn how to play. Check out her program at www.adaptivegolfers.org

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I am joined by 4 of the very best Instructors in our game this week on Next on the Tee. We not only recap what took place at the Ryder Cup, we also have some thoughts on what the US team can do to win next time around in 2025 at Bethpage.

Hear Tom Patri, Frank Darby, Andy Traynor, and Rob Strano share their insights on what the European Team did right, where the US Team went wrong, who the US Captain should be perhaps for the next two Ryder Cups, how soft the US team has become, and why singing and player chants actually do give the European team an edge. Andy Traynor also provides some tips to help improve your short game.

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On this episode I'm joined by 1989 Open Champion and 4 time US Ryder Cup team member Mark Calcavecchia, one of the great Amateur players, Broadcasters, and now Instructors in our game Bobby Clampett, one of the most decorated Instructors in our game, and 2 time Tennessee Teacher of the Year Virgil Herring, and former Tour Caddie of the Legends Larry Malestic.

Mark Calcavecchia and I talk about his 4 Ryder Cup appearances. We hear about some of the classic pairings he had and matches he played in. We talk about the celebratory moments, how the pressure of the Ryder Cup compares to playing in a major, and his go-for-broke playing style.

Bobby Clampett is one of the all-time great amateur players. We go back to his time at BYU and some of the great tournaments he won. We hear about the 1978 World Amateur Championship, his win at the Western Amateur, and the Porter Cup that same year. We also get into his Impact Zone Golf training philosophy and the dynamics of the golf swing.

Virgil Herring is a 2 time Tennessee Teacher of the Year along with being a Top 50 US Kids Instructor. He has also coached several Tour players including Brandt Snedeker. We hear about how they got hooked up and what made Brandt one of the all-time great putters on Tour. We also talk mental approach and why Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin is right when he says, "It's not what you're capable of, it's what you're willing to do."

Larry Malestic caddied on the European Tour for 2 years and on the PGA & Champions Tour for 12. He was on the bag for legends like Gary Player, Chi Chi Rodriguez, Lee Trevino, Tom Weiskopf, Orville Moody, and Bruce Crampton. He's written a wonderful book titled, Golf Road, My Time with the Masters of the Game. Larry shares some of the great stories he tells in the book including caddying for Gary Player at The Masters, being on the bag for Chi Chi during the 1991 Senior Skins Game which also included Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, and Lee Trevino. So many great stories in this segment and in his book. Larry is a great storyteller.

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Top Instructors Tom Patri and Tim Cusick plus 4 time winner on Tour Chip Beck, and Uneekor's VP of Marketing Greg Sabella join me.

This week TP and I talk Ryder Cup and if JT did enough to silence critics after his 5th place finish at the Fortinet Championship. Tom shares his thoughts on whether Sergio should have been allowed to buy his way onto the European team, and if he will be watching Tiger & Rory's new Tech Golf League.

Golf Magainze Top 100 Instructor and PGA Master Professional Tim Cusick adds Head Coach of the PGA of America's new Coaching Center to his impressive resume. Tim takes us inside their new state-of-the-art coaching facility plus the rest of what they have available on campus. Spoiler alert, it's like the Disney World of golf. Tim also shares tips for how to play better in windy conditions and the importance of a positive attitude.

Chip Beck won 4 times on the PGA Tour and was a member of 3 consecutive Ryder Cup teams from 1989 to 1993. We go back and hear about his first-ever match which featured him being paired with Tom Watson and facing Seve Ballesteros and Jose Maria Olazabal. We talked about how Ryder Cup pressure compares to playing in a major. We hear what it was like being 1 of 2 Captain's picks by Dave Stockton in 1991 and his pivotal singles match against then #1 player in the world Ian Woosnam.

Greg Sabella comes back and updates us on Uneekor's amazing simulators, ones that you and I have always dreamed of having in our basements. We learn about their partnership with rising LPGA star Lily He, how AI has impacted golf simulator technology, and what we may see from Uneekor at the PGA Merchandise Show in January.

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It's a special Girls Night Out edition of Next on the Tee featuring my guests, Top 100 Instructor Kellie Stenzel, Co-Host of the new Three Courses show on Golf Nation.com Hannah Leiner, and 8 time Canadian Women's World Long Drive Champion Lisa "Longball" Vlooswyk.

Kellie Stenzel had a very successful junior golf and college career. She won the 1982 New York State Girl's Amateur Championship and the 1986 New York State Women's Amateur Championship. At Furman she helped the Lady Paladin's to a 2nd place finish in the NCAA National Championship during her senior season. She is now annually one of Golf Magazine's Top 100 Teachers in America. During the segment, Kellie shares tips for how to straighten out our slice, how to become a better chipper, and how to make center club face contact more consistently.

Hannah Leiner is a bright young star in our game. She played her college golf at Florida International University and is now the Co-Host of Golf Nation's Three Courses show along with Gabi Powel, who joined me a couple of weeks ago. Hannah talks about meeting fellow FIU alumni and World Golf Hall of Famer Pat Bradley, the match she and Gabi played against former Pirates 1st round pick Bobby Bradley and 2 time World Long Drive Champion Eddie Fernandes, and the organization she and Gabi started to help women get their start in the game of golf called Forward Tees.

Lisa "Longball" Vlooswyk is another one of the great women in golf who is doing so much to grow the game through her golf clinics and speaking engagements. Lisa shares how she is able to generate so much power in her golf swing. She gives us a tip for how to warm up properly prior to our round of golf. She also weighs in on how we can straighten out our slice. We wrap up by hearing about her emotional visit to the 9/11 Memorial and what it was like teeing it up for the first time at St. Andrews.

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It's a special Girls Night Out edition of Next on the Tee featuring my guests, Top 100 Instructor Kellie Stenzel, Co-Host of the new Three Courses show on Golf Nation.com Hannah Leiner, and 8 time Canadian Women's World Long Drive Champion Lisa "Longball" Vlooswyk.

Kellie Stenzel had a very successful junior golf and college career. She won the 1982 New York State Girl's Amateur Championship and the 1986 New York State Women's Amateur Championship. At Furman she helped the Lady Paladin's to a 2nd place finish in the NCAA National Championship during her senior season. She is now annually one of Golf Magazine's Top 100 Teachers in America. During the segment, Kellie shares tips for how to straighten out our slice, how to become a better chipper, and how to make center club face contact more consistently.

Hannah Leiner is a bright young star in our game. She played her college golf at Florida International University and is now the Co-Host of Golf Nation's Three Courses show along with Gabi Powel, who joined me a couple of weeks ago. Hannah talks about meeting fellow FIU alumni and World Golf Hall of Famer Pat Bradley, the match she and Gabi played against former Pirates 1st round pick Bobby Bradley and 2 time World Long Drive Champion Eddie Fernandes, and the organization she and Gabi started to help women get their start in the game of golf called Forward Tees.

Lisa "Longball" Vlooswyk is another one of the great women in golf who is doing so much to grow the game through her golf clinics and speaking engagements. Lisa shares how she is able to generate so much power in her golf swing. She gives us a tip for how to warm up properly prior to our round of golf. She also weighs in on how we can straighten out our slice. We wrap up by hearing about her emotional visit to the 9/11 Memorial and what it was like teeing it up for the first time at St. Andrews.

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On this episode, I'm joined by one of the most innovative minds in our game, Manitoba Golf Hall of Famer Terry Hashimoto, 2013 Senior Open Champion Mark Wiebe, Co-Host of the Golf Nation show Three Courses Gabi Powel, and all-time great Instructor Tom Patri.

TP and I get into Zach Johnson's 6 Ryder Cup Captain's picks plus a great video of Padraig Harrington breaking down why some players succeed while others don't.

Terry Hashimoto helped Co-Design Bodi Trak Golf and is now working with Golf Rehab. Terry explains why your lead big toe is what starts the backswing, why most of the pressure should be on your lead foot by the time your arms are parallel with the ground on your backswing, and how those of us north of 50 can still generate more distance.

Mark Wiebe shares his insights on Zach Johnson's Captain's picks plus, a little-known players meeting called back in the 90's due to player frustration over having no say in what took place on Tour.

Gabi Powel makes her Next on the Tee debut and we hear about how she went from a beginner her sophomore year in high schedule to breaking 80 and being a weekly Top 10 finisher her senior year. We also hear how she earned her way onto the FIU women's golf team, became a top women's long drive participant, and now Co-Hosts the show Three Courses on Golf Nation (www.golfnation.com).

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On this episode, I'm joined by one of the most innovative minds in our game, Manitoba Golf Hall of Famer Terry Hashimoto, 2013 Senior Open Champion Mark Wiebe, Co-Host of the Golf Nation show 3 Courses Gabi Powel, and all-time great Instructor Tom Patri.

TP and I get into Zach Johnson's 6 Ryder Cup Captain's picks plus a great video of Padraig Harrington breaking down why some players succeed while others don't.

Terry Hashimoto helped Co-Design Bodi Trak Golf and is now working with Golf Rehab. Terry explains why your lead big toe is what starts the backswing, why most of the pressure should be on your lead foot by the time your arms are parallel with the ground on your backswing, and how those of us north of 50 can still generate more distance.

Mark Wiebe shares his insights on Zach Johnson's Captain's picks plus, a little-known players meeting called back in the 90's due to player frustration over having no say in what took place on Tour.

Gabi Powel makes her Next on the Tee debut and we hear about how she went from a beginner her sophomore year in high schedule to breaking 80 and being a weekly Top 10 finisher her senior year. We also hear how she earned her way onto the FIU women's golf team, became a top women's long drive participant, caddied for boyfriend Adam Svennson in The Masters Par 3 tournament, and now Co-Hosts the show 3 Courses on Golf Nation (www.golfnation.com).

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On this episode I talk with LPGA Legend and should be World Golf Hall of Famer Jane Blalock, one of the most influential marketers in the game's history Rich Katz, and PGA Professional and long-time Woods family friend Joe Grohman.

Jane and I discuss the upcoming Senior US Women's Open for which she helped lobby the USGA. We talk about the possibility of the LPGA Legends Tour adding more majors including a Masters Tournament and a mixed team event with the Champions Tour players. They do have a women's team event set for later this year in Lexington, Kentucky. I also get Jane's thoughts on whether the PIF will turn their attention to the LPGA if their partnership with the PGA Tour goes through.

Rich Katz is a long-time golf marketing executive, player representative, and industry consultant. Rich talks about his relationship with Billy Casper and the man Billy was. We also hear about the work he's doing now with Golf Nation, some of the innovative products that he's seen that deserved more attention but failed, and the new On Core golf ball that could revolutionize the golf ball market.

Joe Grohman is back to set the record straight on Earl Woods and what Joe witnessed as Tiger grew from a junior champion to a 2 time US Amateur Champion. Joe was the Pro at the Navy Golf Club at Seal Beach in Long Beach, California where Earl was a member. Joe saw Tiger developing his game as a young player. We hear about the father Earl was and what Tiger was like as a teenager.

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On this episode I talk with LPGA Legend and should be World Golf Hall of Famer Jane Blalock, one of the most influential marketers in the game's history Rich Katz, and PGA Professional and long-time Woods family friend Joe Grohman.

Jane and I discuss the upcoming Senior US Women's Open for which she helped lobby the USGA. We talk about the possibility of the LPGA Legends Tour adding more majors including a Masters Tournament and a mixed team event with the Champions Tour players. They do have a women's team event set for later this year in Lexington, Kentucky. I also get Jane's thoughts on whether the PIF will turn their attention to the LPGA if their partnership with the PGA Tour goes through.

Rich Katz is the Founder of Billy Casper Golf and a long-time marketing expert, player representative, and industry consultant. Rich talks about his relationship with Billy Casper and the man Billy was. We also hear about the work he's doing now with Golf Nation, some of the innovative products that deserved more attention but failed, and the new On Core golf ball that could revolutionize the golf ball market.

Joe Grohman is back to set the record straight on Earl Woods and what Joe witnessed as Tiger grew from a junior champion to a 2 time US Amateur Champion. Joe was the Pro at the Navy Golf Club at Seal Beach in Long Beach, California where Earl was a member. Joe saw Tiger developing his game as a young player. We hear about the father Earl was and what Tiger was like as a teenager.

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John Simpson is the Founder of the On Course Foundation. Look them up online at www.oncoursefoundationusa.org.

John's golf industry career took off when he wrote to Mark McCormack, Founder of IMG, and told him that he couldn't grow his organization without him. Mark either believed him or was impressed by John's boldness because he hired him. We hear that story plus:

  • How John overcame polio as a child.
  • How his father and uncle were pilots in WWII.
  • What it was like working with Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, & Gary Player.
  • Getting an opportunity to represent Nick Faldo, Vijay Singh, Bernhard Langer, and Nick Price.
  • The crazy things advertisers wanted them to do.
  • What led him to create the On Course Foundation.
  • Mr. Palmer's involvement with the Foundation.
  • The Simpson Cup tournament.
  • And much more...

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On this episode, I'm joined by all-time great Instructor Tom Patri, Two-Time Winner on the PGA Tour Richard Zokol, Equipment Expert Michael Vrska, and all-time great Hockey Analyst Darren Pang.

This week TP shares his thoughts on Tiger joining the Player Policy Board, did Justin Thomas do enough at the Wyndham Championship to get on the US Ryder Cup team, what about Sam Burns or Bryson DeChambeau, playing through brutal conditions, and a tip to help fix your slice off the tee. Be sure to follow TP online at www.tompatri.com or on Instagram @tompatrigolf

Richard Zokol played 20 years on the PGA Tour and is a member of the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame. He lends his thoughts on Tiger joining the Policy Board and whether the players can ever trust Jay Monahan again. He also updates us on what he's doing now with Mind Trak Golf. Follow him on Twitter @richardzokol

Michael Vrska is an equipment expert. He has a mechanical engineering degree and has worked for Wilson Sports, Adams Golf, and now Callaway. We talk about his start in the game, watching the '86 Masters, playing Forest Park Golf Course for $3.50 back in the day, the impact that AI is now having on equipment design, and his first hole-in-one back in March. There's also a Shane LeBaron mention. Give Michael a follow on Twitter @vgolfman.

Darren Pang is one of the all-time great Hockey TV Analysts. He will be calling Chicago Blackhawks games next season. He is also a Miura Golf Brand Ambassador. He talks about what's in his bag and the attention to detail Muira puts into all their handcrafted clubs. We also talk about his trips over to Ireland and Scotland, playing St. Andrews, and Brian Harman's great win at The Open. Give him a follow on Twitter @Panger40.

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On this episode, I'm joined by Golf Course Design Hall of Famer Rees Jones plus 3 of the Top Instructors in our game Dr. Alison Curdt, Cindy Miller, and Dave Stockton Jr.

Rees Jones is one of the all-time great course designers. Son of Robert Trent Jones, and brother to Robert Trent Jones, Jr., Rees carved out his own Hall of Fame career. We hear about the second course he's working on with Bill Bergin up at McLemore called The Outpost. Rees says it's major championship worthy. We also talk about some of his other great designs like Haig Point, Victory Ranch, Lake Isles, Echelon Golf Club, and Brian Harman's home course, Southbridge Golf Club in Savannah. Rees also takes us through how the picks out the plot of land he wants to use for new courses, the process he uses to determine the path of the course, and how he keeps both the skill level of the membership and average golfers in mind as he lays out the course.

Dr. Alison Curdt earned her doctorate in Sports Psychology. She is one of only a few Instructors who have reached Master Professional status on both the LPGA and PGA sides of Instruction. We talk about getting past the ingrained bad feeling we get every time we play that one hole that always seems to ruin our rounds. We also discuss getting away from all the negative self-talk we do plus tips for shifting our weight, getting out of a greenside bunker, and stabilizing our wrists during our putting stroke.

Cindy Miller was the 2010 LPGA National Teacher of the Year. She is also an expert in improving our mental game. We hear about her alter ego Cynthia and how to quiet her negative voice. We also learn that Brian Harman used to wrestle alligators, plus get a tip for how to make consistent, clean contact.

Dave Stockton Jr. shares his thoughts on the PIF/PGA Tour merger and Jay Monahan's future. Dave was an Assistant Captain when his father captained the US team in 1991. He shares his insights on what that was like and who he thinks should be on this year's team. He also says I'm not imagining things when I'm seeing Tour pros striking their putts on the upswing or follow through versus the center of the putter face.

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Bob Friend Jr. was one of my very first guests back on Season 1, Episode 3, and has been a wonderful friend ever since. His father pitched in the Major Leagues, mostly in Pittsburgh from 1951 - 1966 and helped the Pirates win the 1960 World Series. We talk about his career including being the winning Pitcher in the 1956 All-Star game. I also get Bob's thoughts on whether there is a path back for Jay Monahan and the renovations currently going on at Oakmont Country Club that will make it play even harder during the 2025 US Open.

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Rees Jones is one of the all-time great course designers. Son of Robert Trent Jones, and brother to Robert Trent Jones, Jr., Rees carved out his own Hall of Fame career. We hear about the second course he's working on with Bill Bergin up at McLemore called The Outpost. Rees says it's major championship worthy. We also talk about some of his other great designs like Haig Point, Victory Ranch, Lake Isles, Echelon Golf Club, and Brian Harman's home course, Southbridge Golf Club in Savannah.

Rees also takes us through how the picks out the plot of land he wants to use for new courses, the process he uses to determine the path of the course, and how he keeps both the skill level of the membership and average golfers in mind as he lays out the course.

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Golf Course Design Hall of Famer Rees Jones plus 3 of the Top Instructors in our game Dr. Alison Curdt, Cindy Miller, and Dave Stockton Jr. join me.

Rees Jones has designed or renovated many of the top courses around the world. He has worked on 7 US Open sites, 8 PGA Championship courses, 5 Ryder Cup courses, 2 Walker Cup venues, and 1 Presidents Cup course. He updates us on The Outpost, a design he's collaborating with Bill Bergin on up at McLemore. We also hear about how he goes about choosing the land, layout, and path of his courses, and how he keeps course membership and the average golfer in mind during construction.

Dr. Alison Curdt earned her doctorate in Sports Psychology. She is one of only a few Instructors who have reached Master Professional status on both the LPGA and PGA sides of Instruction. We talk about getting past the ingrained bad feeling we get every time we play that one hole that always seems to ruin our rounds. We also discuss getting away from all the negative self-talk we do plus tips for shifting our weight, getting out of a greenside bunker, and stabilizing our wrists during our putting stroke.

Cindy Miller was the 2010 LPGA National Teacher of the Year. She is also an expert in improving our mental game. We hear about her alter ego Cynthia and how to quiet her negative voice. We also learn that Brian Harman used to wrestle alligators, plus get a tip for how to make consistent, clean contact.

Dave Stockton Jr. shares his thoughts on the PIF/PGA Tour merger and Jay Monahan's future. Dave was an Assistant Captain when his father captained the US team in 1991. He shares his insights on what that was like and who he thinks should be on this year's team. He also says I'm not imagining things when I'm seeing Tour pros striking their putts on the upswing or follow through versus the center of the putter face.

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John Cook shares his insights on the PIF/PGA Tour partnership and whether Jay Monahan will make it through this calendar year as CEO. I get his thoughts on Bernhard Langer's amazing career, how in the world he ever successfully putted with a Bullseye putter, and Ken Venturi's legendary stroke-saver tips.

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Tom gets credit where credit is due for accurately picking Rickie Fowler to win the Rocket Mortgage Classic. We also talk about how to pick the right bounce for your wedges, the amazing Bernhard Langer, and how different the game is over in Scotland and Ireland.

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Luke is the owner of Whisky Run Golf Club in Ontario, Canada. It's a family-owned course featuring three 9-hole layouts. We hear about each of those, plus their stay-and-play packages, and the Birrdi golf tee sheet software that Luke and friends developed to help increase revenue, organize tee times, and make it faster and easier for players to book and pay for their rounds.

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On this episode, I'm joined by Top Instructors Tom Patri and Shane LeBaron plus former 5-time winner on Tour and Golf Channel Analyst Jim Gallagher Jr., and the Founder & CEO of LOHLA Sport Lisa O'Hurley.

A theme this week is looking back at The Open and the tremendous performance of Brian Harman. I also get reaction to the cheating scandal on the Canadian Tour. You'll also hear:

Tom Patri shares his thoughts on Justin Thomas' struggles, about a tremendous Par 3 course in Palm Beach, Florida, and a lesson on how to fix your swing if you suffer from early extension.

Jim Gallagher Jr. shares his experiences playing in The Open including the practice round he played at St. Andrews with Jack Nicklaus. He also shares his thoughts on Brandel Chamblee's comment about Rory McIlroy not having as much runway in front of him as he did when he won his last major.

I start with Lisa O'Hurley going back to her high school and college golf days at Baylor. We hear about her roles at The Golf Channel when it got started back in 1995, her friendship with Mr. Palmer and Annika Sorenstam, what inspired her to start LOHLA Sport, and being married to John O'Hurley of Seinfeld J. Peterman fame.

Shane LeBaron has been recognized as a Top Instructor in his former summer and winter homes of Illinois and Arizona. He's now the first-ever Director of Instruction at Cherry Hills in Colorado. Cherry Hills is the site of this year's US Amateur Championship plus several previous majors including Arnold Palmer's come-from-behind win at the 1960 US Open. Shane also gives us tips for dealing with tournament pressure and why we can make a 5-footer for par but struggle to make it for birdie.

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On this episode, I'm joined by Top Instructors Tom Patri and Shane LeBaron plus former 5-time winner on Tour Jim Gallagher Jr., and the Founder & CEO of LOHLA Sport Lisa O'Hurley.

A theme this week is looking back at The Open and the tremendous performance of Brian Harman. I also get reaction to the cheating scandal on the Canadian Tour. You'll also hear:

Tom Patri shares his thoughts on Justin Thomas' struggles, a tremendous Par 3 course in Palm Beach, Florida, and a lesson on how to fix early extension.

Jim Gallagher Jr. shares his experiences playing in The Open including the practice round he got to play at St. Andrews with Jack Nicklaus. He also shares his thoughts on Brandel Chamblee's comment about Rory McIlroy not having as much runway in front of him as he did when he won his last major.

Lisa O'Hurley shares stories from her high school and college golf days at Baylor. We also hear about her roles at The Golf Channel when it got started back in 1995, her friendship with Mr. Palmer and Annika Sorenstam, what inspired her to start LOHLA Sport, and being married to John O'Hurley of Seinfeld J. Peterman fame.

Shane LeBaron has been recognized as a Top Instructor in his former summer and winter homes in Illinois and Arizona. He's now the first-ever Director of Instruction at Cherry Hills in Colorado. Cherry Hills is the site of this year's US Amateur Championship plus several majors including Arnold Palmers come from behind win at the 1960 US Open. We hear about that plus tips for dealing with tournament pressure and why we can make a 5-footer for par but struggle to make it for birdie.

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In this episode, I'm joined by one of the all-time great golf writers Ron Sirak, St. Louis Sports Hall of Famer Jay Delsing, 1978 PGA Champion & 1986 Players Champion John Mahaffey, and 1996 Texas Open Champion David Ogrin.

I get all four guys to weigh in on this week's Open Championship, their experience playing in or covering The Open, plus if there is a path back for Jay Monahan. We also discuss:

Ron Sirak shares his thoughts on the Women's US Open, the escalating purses on the PGA & LPGA Tours, his thoughts on who is the greatest of all-time on the men's side, his long-time friendship with Arnold Palmer, plus he reminds us of the greatness of Ben Hogan.

Jay Delsing and I go back to his days as a top junior golfer and what it was like making it to the quarterfinals of the US Junior Golf Tournament. We hear about his college days at UCLA playing alongside Corey Pavin, Steve Pate, and Duffy Waldorf, his greatest thrill being paired with Arnold Palmer, and his final round 61 at the 1993 FedEx St. Jude Classic.

John Mahaffey and I go back to 1975 and his T10 finish in The Open Championship and what it was like competing against Nicklaus, Palmer, Player, Trevino, Floyd, and the superstars of the 70s and 80s.

David Ogrin shares stories from his T13 finish at the 1983 US Open at Oakmont and what it's like putting on those greens. Fourteen years later, at the 1997 US Open, he finished T10 but says his brother-in-law cost him and Tom Lehman a shot at winning. We also get a lesson about stretching yourself to find what you're capable of on the course.

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In this episode, I'm joined by one of the all-time great golf writers Ron Sirak, St. Louis Sports Hall of Famer Jay Delsing, 1978 PGA Champion & 1986 Players Champion John Mahaffey, and 1996 Texas Open Champion David Ogrin.

I get all four guys to weigh in on this week's Open Championship, their experience playing in or covering an Open, plus if there is a path back for Jay Monahan. Here is what we also discuss:

Ron Sirak shares his thoughts on the Women's US Open, the escalating purses on the PGA & LPGA Tours, his thoughts on who is the greatest of all-time is on the men's side, and he reminds us of the greatness of Ben Hogan.

Jay Delsing talks about what it was like making it to the quarterfinals of the US Junior Golf Tournament. We hear about his days playing alongside Corey Pavin, Steve Pate, and Duffy Waldorf at UCLA, what it was like being paired with Arnold Palmer, and his final round 61 at the 1993 FedEx St. Jude Classic.

John Mahaffey shares his experience finishing T10 in the 1975 Open Championship and what it was like competing against the superstars of the 70s and 80s.

David Ogrin tells us about his T13 finish at the 1983 US Open at Oakmont and what it's like putting on those greens. Fourteen years later at the 1997 US Open, he finished T10 and why his brother-in-law cost him and Tom Lehman a shot at winning. We also get a lesson about stretching to find what you're capable of on the course.

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Maureen Madill is one of the all-time great Golf Analysts and On Course Commentators. Every broadcast she joins, she makes infinitely better due to her knowledge and style. In this special segment of the show we talk:

  1. Scottish Open
  2. Rory
  3. Shane Lowry
  4. Royal Liverpool
  5. Padraig Harrington
  6. Jay Monahan
  7. PIF/PGA Tour partnership
  8. The dreaded golf dress code
  9. And her memories of the great Peter Alliss.

Be sure to check out Maureen & sister's blog at www.madillgolf.com. It's a really fun read.

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In this episode, I'm joined by Top Instructor Tom Patri, former Tour Players Bob Friend Jr. and John Cook, plus Whisky Run Golf Club Owner Luke Nieuwland.

Tom gets credit where credit is due for accurately picking Rickie Fowler to win the Rocket Mortgage Classic. We also talk about how to pick the right bounce for your wedges, the amazing Bernhard Langer, and how different the game is over in Scotland and Ireland.

Bob Friend Jr. talks about his father's illustrious Major League Baseball career including being the winning Pitcher in the 1956 All-Star game. I get Bob's thoughts on whether there is a path back for Jay Monahan and we hear about the renovations currently going on at Oakmont Country Club that will make it play even hard at the 2025 US Open.

John Cook gives his insights on the PIF/PGA Tour partnership and whether Jay Monahan will make it through this calendar year as CEO. I get his thoughts on Bernhard Langer's amazing career, how in the world he ever successfully putted with a Bullseye putter, and Ken Venturi's legendary stroke-saver tips.

Luke Nieuwland rounds out the show. Luke is the owner of Whisky Run Golf Club up in Ontario, Canada. It's a family-owned course featuring three 9-hole layouts. We hear about each of those, plus their stay-and-play packages, and the Birrdi golf tee sheet software that Luke and friends developed to help increase revenue, organize tee times, and make it faster and easier for players to book and pay for their rounds.

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A theme on this show this week is getting reactions to the proposed merger between the PIF and PGA Tour. Eric shares his disappointment when he heard the news. We also discuss if there is a path back to the PGA Tour, not for the LIV Tour players, but for Jay Monahan. We talk about how a player like Rickie Fowler can wake up one day and lose their swing and the grind to find their way back to the winner's circle. Eric also updates us on what's going on up at one of the great private clubs in the US, Yellowstone Club in Boseman, Montana.

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Greg Sabella is the Vice President of Marketing for Uneekor makers of some of the best launch monitors and simulators on the market. Greg tells us about their amazing simulators, ones we all wish we had in our basements, garages, or game rooms. Greg also talks about their Eye Mini launch monitors that are like the ones we see Tour pros have out on the driving range. We finish up hearing about their acquisition of Evnroll Putters and their SweetFace Technology which almost eliminates any dispersion off the putter even when you don't strike it in the center of the face.

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Rob Labritz shares stories from how he got his start as a PGA Professional and dominating the local New York events. We hear about the grind through mini Tours and barely making enough money to live week to week. How he got through Champions Tour qualifying to now playing on the Champions Tour. Rob also talks about his preparation for the US Senior Open, and picking the brains of his peers.

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Doug Coors is a member of the Coors Brewing family. He talks about growing up Coors and getting into the family business. We hear when he first got interested in golf and how a chance request to help Edel Golf with their manufacturing process led to him buying the company. Doug also talks about their detailed fitting process and why their new SMS irons are going to take your game to new heights.

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In this segment, I'm joined by Chandler Withington, a PGA Professional who worked at some of the best courses in the US like Seminole, Merion, and Hazeltine. He talks about what it was like being at those historic courses and helping to host the Walker Cup, a Ryder Cup, and the Women's PGA Championship. Then he bet on himself and walked away to start his own business as an artist. You can see his fantastic artwork by going to www.archive22.com.

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In this segment, TP accurately predicts that Rickie Fowler will win the Rocket Mortgage Classic. We also hear how players with unconventional swings and putting strokes made it work, how he gained length through technology, and the challenge of teaching this generation's junior golfers.

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In this episode I'm joined by Top Instructor Tom Patri, Champions Tour Pro Rob Labritz, Edel Golf CEO Doug Coors, & PGA Professional turned fantastic Artist Chandler Withington.

TP shares his insights on Rickie Fowler and why he will win this season, plus unconventional swing success, gaining length through technology, and the challenge of teaching this generation's junior golfers.

Rob Labritz shares stories from his start as a PGA Professional and winning all the local New York events. We hear about the grind through mini Tours and barely making enough money to live week to week. How he got through Champions Tour qualifying to now playing on the Champions Tour. Rob also talks about his preparation for the US Senior Open, and picking the brains of his peers.

Doug Coors is a member of the Coors Brewing family. He talks about growing up Coors and getting into the family business. We also hear about how he first got interested in golf and how a chance request to help Edel Golf with their manufacturing process led to him buying the company.

Chandler Withington is a PGA Professional who worked at some of the best courses in the US like Seminole, Merion, and Hazeltine. He talks about what it was like being at those historic courses and helping to host the Walker Cup, a Ryder Cup, and the Women's PGA Championship. Then he bet on himself and walked away to start his own business as an artist. Check out www.archive22.com to see his amazing artwork.

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Drew Koehler, Co-Founder of Blue Tees Golf joins me in this segment.

Drew tells the story of how 3 friends with broken range finders thought there must be a better way so they decided to start and fund their own golf technology company. You'll how they got their idea off the ground, took on the big boys on the block, and how they're set to revolutionize the golf tech industry going forward.

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One of the great Actors of our time, Laura Cayouette, joins me in this special bonus episode of Next on the Tee.

Laura shares her stories of:

  • Living in a commune at age 12
  • How a girl from Maryland with a degree in English comes to get to Masters degree at the University of South Alabama.
  • The sometimes scary times of being a young beautiful woman trying to get into Acting.
  • What it's like working with Quentin Tarantino.
  • Being in one of the great movies of our time Django Unchained
  • What it's like being in an episode of Friends.
  • Working with Woody Harrelson.
  • Trying to stay in shape while living in New Orleans.
  • Our mutual friend Big Mama Rev. Brenda Franklin.
  • Writing a book to help us all write our story. Use coupon code" "golf podcast" to get 20% off.

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One of the great Actors of our time, Laura Cayouette, joins me in this special bonus episode of Next on the Tee.

Laura shares her stories of:

  • Living in a commune at age 12
  • How a girl from Maryland with a degree in English comes to get to Masters degree at the University of South Alabama.
  • The sometimes scary times of being a young beautiful woman trying to get into Acting.
  • What it's like working with Quentin Tarantino.
  • Being in one of the great movies of our time Django Unchained
  • What it's like being in an episode of Friends.
  • Working with Woody Harrelson.
  • Trying to stay in shape while living in New Orleans.
  • Our mutual friend Big Mama Rev. Brenda Franklin.
  • Writing a book to help us all write our story. Use coupon code" "golf podcast" to get 20% off.

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Rick Reilly joins me in this special segment of the show. Rick shares his thoughts on:

  • The US Open and LA Country Club
  • LIV/PGA Tour merger
  • Phil
  • Who's the greatest of all-time Jack or Tiger
  • His 694 tries to make a hole in one
  • Some of his favorite golf holes
  • Living in Italy during the Covid outbreak.
  • Playing golf with Donald Trump
  • And much more...

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This week I am joined by Blue Tee Golf Co-Founder Drew Koehler, Top 50 LPGA Instructor Debbie O'Connell, and 1992 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year Mark Carnevale.

Drew Koehler tells the story of how 3 friends with broken range finders decided to start and fund their own golf technology company. You'll how they got their idea off the ground, took on the big boys on the block, and how they're set to revolutionize the golf tech industry.

Debbie O'Connell is one of my all-time favorite guests and people on the planet. She shares her mental game tips for how to use our Mind Over Pars, what to consider before trying to buy a better game, and tips to improve our short games. Download her free instructional courses by texting the word Flow to 7273390106 to get into a Flow state of mind and Yes to that same number with coupon code Champion2023 to play like a champion.

Mark Carnevale shares his thoughts on Los Angeles Country Club and the US Open. We hear Mark's story from when he made it through Q-School and the telephone call to his dad. We also hear about his idol Arnold Palmer and playing in his first US Open in 1994 which was also Mr. Palmer's final US Open appearance.

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Tom Patri shares his shock at the announced merger/partnership between the PIF & PGA Tour. We hear about Tom's relationship with Jimmy Dunne, who brokered the deal, and the reaction from around the game including Rory McIlroy feeling like a sacrificial lamb.

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Joe Grohman has won the Patriots Award 8 times for his work with our wounded military personnel and Veterans. He talks about his adaptive golf program and the positive impact it has on the lives of those who come to his clinics. To check it out go to: www.joegrohmanfoundation.org

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In this episode, I'm joined by our Resident Director of Instruction Tom Patri, one of the Top Golf Course Designers of our time Bill Bergin, PGA Professional and Top Adaptive Golf Instructor Joe Grohman, and the President of the Golf Heritage Society Dr. Bern Bernacki.

Tom Patri shares his shock at the announced merger/partnership between the PIF & PGA Tour. We hear about Tom's relationship with Jimmy Dunne, who brokered the deal, and the reaction from around the game including Rory McIlroy feeling like a sacrificial lamb.

Bill Bergin updates us on the progress of The Outpost course up at McLemore. We also hear about his experiences playing in 3 US Opens, and who he likes this week.

Joe Grohman has won the Patriots Award 8 times for his work with our wounded military personnel and Veterans. He talks about his adaptive golf program and the positive impact it has on the lives of those who come to his clinics. To check it out go to: www.joegrohmanfoundation.org

Dr. Bern Bernacki is the President of the Golf Heritage Society. They are the foremost authority on golf collectibles and the history of the game. Their annual convention is coming up in October in Lexington, Kentucky. Bern shares what we'll see there plus he discusses some of the historic golf courses around the Pittsburgh area.

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In this episode, I'm joined by our Resident Director of Instruction Tom Patri, one of the Top Golf Course Designers of our time Bill Bergin, PGA Professional and Top Adaptive Golf Instructor Joe Grohman, and the President of the Golf Heritage Society Dr. Bern Bernacki.

Tom Patri shares his shock at the announced merger/partnership between the PIF & PGA Tour. We hear about Tom's relationship with Jimmy Dunne, who brokered the deal, and the reaction from around the game including Rory McIlroy feeling like a sacrificial lamb.

Bill Bergin updates us on the progress of The Outlook course up at McLemore. We also hear about his experiences playing in 3 US Opens, and who he likes this week.

Joe Grohman has won the Patriots Award 8 times for his work with our wounded military personnel and Veterans. He talks about his adaptive golf program and the positive impact it has on the lives of those who come to his clinics. To check it out go to: www.joegrohmanfoundation.org

Dr. Bern Bernacki is the President of the Golf Heritage Society. They are the foremost authority on golf collectibles and the history of the game. Their annual convention is coming up in October in Lexington, Kentucky. Bern shares what we'll see there plus he discusses some of the historic golf courses around the Pittsburgh area.

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Jim McLean is one of the all-time great Instructors in our game. We talk about:

  • Getting his start teaching at West Chester Country Club
  • Working with former college teammates Bruce Lietzke and John Mahaffey.
  • Getting arrested while going through Q-School.
  • Improving our mental game.
  • His book, "The X Factor Swing"
  • Rory's recent struggles.
  • The Top 10 greatest players of all-time.
  • The upcoming Ryder Cup
  • And getting proper width in your backswing.

Be sure to subscribe to his YouTube channel for dozens of great, free playing lessons: https://www.youtube.com/@McLeanGolf

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In this episode, I'm joined by 1987 US Amateur Champion and 5-time winner on Tour Billy Mayfair, the Director of Golf at Alpine Country Club and US Kids Master Professional John Mascari, and our resident Director of Instruction Tom Patri.

Billy Mayfair takes us back to the 1998 Nissan Open when he became the only player to ever beat Tiger Woods in a playoff. We hear how he birdied the last hole to tie Tiger and then birdied that hole again in the playoff to win. Billy also shares his thoughts on the new PGA Headquarters facility in Frisco, Texas, his T8 here at TPC Sugarloaf, the time he got paired with his idol Jerry Pate, and his chip-in to win the 1994 Greater Milwaukee Open.

My long-lost cousin John Mascari shares his insights on Michael Block's performance in the PGA Championship and how he lifted up all 29,000 PGA Professionals. We hear about the great things John and his peers are doing to grow the game plus we get a tip on how to make solid contact from a fairway bunker.

Tom Patri joins me late this week and he too weighs in on what he saw from Michael Block. We also hear about how different playing golf is from tournament golf and Tour-level golf. I also get Tom's perspective on how different the relationship between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf might be if someone other than Greg Norman was the CEO of LIV.

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In this special segment, I'm joined by Steve Burke. Steve has been looping out at Pebble Beach for 25 years. He shares stories about the great players, actors, athletes, and the rich and famous he's caddied for. We talk about the famous par 3 7th hole and the range of clubs the wind has caused him and his players to hit. Steve also talks about his book, "Cutter, America's Unfiltered Caddie" which is filled with caddie one-liners that he's gathered over the years.

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Tim Simpson and I start off talking about the mental game and the work he's doing with a company called Cerefit/Zing Performance. They have vastly improved his mental approach and cognitive thinking through mind exercises he does every day. We also get his perspective on the rolling-the-ball back issue, plus we hear his memories of playing at Oak Hill site of this year's PGA Championship.

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Suzy Whaley also weighs in on the proposed Model Local Rule of rolling the ball and her thoughts if the Tours don't approve it what that does to their relationship with USGA & R&A. Suzy is now the President of a new golf platform called Golf Nation that's about to be rolled out. We hear about the unique content they'll have available on there including being able to purchase gear right from our smart TVs, iPad, & mobile phones plus watch her show, "Don't I Know You".

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Frank Nobilo talks about the preparation that goes into The Masters broadcast. We hear his thoughts on how awkward the Champions Dinner could be with the former champions, who are now playing on the LIV Tour, back in the room. We also get his thoughts on who he likes to be on top of the leaderboard come Sunday evening.

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Bart Romano is the Director of Golf at Caledonia Golf & Fish Club and True Blue Golf Club. They are two of the top courses not only in Myrtle Beach, but also on the Top 100 list you can play according to Golf Magazine, Golf Digest, and Golfweek. Bart talks about the design of both courses and the esthetic beauty that surrounds them. It's easy to understand why our friend Charlie Rymer says they are two of his favorite courses in Myrtle Beach.

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I kick off Season 10 with a bang featuring conversations with my guests 4-time Instructor of the Year Tom Patri, 5-time winner on the PGA Tour Jim Gallagher Jr., 1978 PGA Champion & 1986 Players Champion John Mahaffey, and the Founder of On Point Golf Briston Peterson.

Tom Patri shares his thoughts on the battle between LIV Golf & the PGA Tour, his time spent with Arnold Palmer, why he thinks we need to watch out for Pierceson Coody, and in our new segment Tom's Tip of the Week, hear why we all need to take our 4 iron out and put a 7-wood in the bag.

Jim Gallagher Jr. talks about joining his wife Cissye as an inductee into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame. We go back and hear about Jim's big win at the 1993 Tour Championship and taking home the biggest check in PGA Tour history at the time. We also talk about what it was like for him to be sitting in the lead after the first round of the 1991 Masters.

We get to hear what it was like for John Mahaffey when he came back from 3 strokes down with 4 holes to play to win the 1986 Players Championship and what it was like standing on that 18th tee trying to win that tournament. We also hear stories from his wins at the 1979 Bob Hope Desert Classic and teaming with Joann Carner to win the 1982 JC Penney Mixed Team Classic.

Briston Peterson is the Founder of On Point Golf. Their 3D ball markers have captured the attention and imagination of the golf world. Jim Furyk saw a prototype and now uses one. We hear about the concept, and how it helps improve focus on the putting line so we can make more putts. I know I'll have some in my bag from now on. Check out why Jim Furyk and I like them so much by going online to www.onpointgolf.us

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In this bonus edition of Next on the Tee, I'm joined by Lamkin VP of Aftermarket Sales, Charlie Fisher.

Charlie gets us ready for the new golf season by helping us find the right new grips for our clubs. They have a lot of options and styles including some for those of us who have achy joints. Plus he provides tips for how to help keep our grips feeling like new all season long.

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Jay Revell has written two wonderful book, "The Nine Virtues of Golf" and his latest "Swing, Walk, Repeat". In this special bonus segment of Next on the Tee, Jay talks about the year he spent writing "Swing, Walk, Repeat." He and his family, like all of us, were faced with challenging times during the Covid-19 outbreak. Jay spent time playing a few holes in the evening with his faithful sidekick Leon walking the course with him. Jay used that time to reflect on life and get his thoughts together. He decided to write those thoughts down and they turned out to be 230 love letters to the game of golf and its impact on his life. We get to hear a little slice of that journey, what inspired him to write the book and his evenings with Leon.

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Billy Mayfair joins me again in this special segment of the show. Billy shares his stories about:

  • Getting through Q-School.
  • Winning the 1987 US Amateur Championship.
  • His first Masters invitation in 1988, finishing T12 there in 1991, and being back in the mix again 15 years later in 2006.
  • Beating Tiger in a sudden death playoff at the 1998 Nissan Open.
  • And we recap this season out on the Champions Tour.

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In this segment Hal Sutton and I start out by talking about his new golf course design project. We also hear which designers have influenced his work. I asked Hal about the burden of expectation placed on him as a young player and what advice he'd give Tom Kim to help him deal with what's coming. Hal joined my guest from last week, Tony Ruggiero, on Tony's podcast Tour Coach and they had one of the most important golf conversations that I've heard in a long time. We recap that conversation which included why we focus on our bad shots instead of the good ones and how some players place blame on everybody else instead of taking responsibility for their own golf games when things go wrong. I also get Hal's thoughts on LIV Golf.

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Ross Greenburg has won over 100 major television awards over the course of his career. We talk about the movie he did along with Billy Crystal titled "61" about the 1961 homerun record chase between Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris. We also talk about 3 other films he's done: "Extra Innings From 9/11...20 Years Later", the Disney movie "Miracle" about the 1980 US Hockey Team, and "Jack Nicklaus, Making of a Champion."

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Matthew Laurance starred in the movie Eddie & the Cruisers. He shares the story of a very cool recent event where they showed the movie at a local historic theater in Lexington, Kentucky. The event was used to help raise money for victims of the flooding in Eastern Kentucky. Matthew also didn't hold back his hatred when we discussed LIV Golf.

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This week Tom Patri updates us on how things are going in Southwest Florida in the wake of Hurricane Ian. We hear about how the recovery is going for local residents plus the trickle impact on the local golf scene. Many golf courses won't recover because bermuda grass can't tolerate the salt water dumped on them from the surge. Local PGA Professionals are looking at a very difficult Winter season without golf courses to teach on and students who may not come down this winter because there aren't places to stay. Please go to www.redcross.org and donate to help our friends in Florida get a roof over their heads and back on their feet.

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I close out Season 9 in style with 4 of my all-time favorite guests: Top Instructor Tom Patri, former Actor & Host of Backspin Golf Matthew Laurance, PGA Tour Legend Hal Sutton, and the former President of HBO Sports & multi-time Emmy Award Winning Executive Producer Ross Greenburg.

This week Tom Patri updates us on how things are going in Southwest Florida in the wake of Hurricane Ian. We hear about how the recovery is going for local residents plus the trickle impact on the local golf scene. Many golf courses won't recover because bermuda grass can't tolerate the salt water dumped on them from the surge. Local PGA Professionals are looking at a very difficult Winter season without golf courses to teach on and students who may not come down this winter because there aren't places to stay. Please go to www.redcross.org and donate to help our friends in Florida get a roof over their heads and back on their feet.

Matthew Laurance starred in the movie Eddie & the Cruisers. He shares the story of a very cool recent event where they showed the movie at a local historic theater in Lexington, Kentucky. The event was used to help raise money for victims of the flooding in Eastern Kentucky. Matthew also didn't hold back his hatred when we discussed LIV Golf.

Hal Sutton and I started out by talking about his new golf course design project. We also hear which designers have influenced him. I asked Hal about the burden of expectation placed on him as a young player and what he would say to Tom Kim to help him deal with that. Hal joined my guest from last week, Tony Ruggiero, on Tony's podcast Tour Coach and they had one of the most important golf conversations that I've heard in a long time. We recap that conversation which included why we focus on our bad shots instead of the good ones and how some players place blame on everybody else instead of taking responsibility for their own golf games when things go wrong.

Ross Greenburg has won over 100 major television awards over the course of his career. We talk about the movie he did along with Billy Crystal titled "61" about the 1961 homerun record chase between Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris. We also talk about 3 other films he's done: "Extra Innings From 9/11...20 Years Later", the Disney movie "Miracle" about the 1980 US Hockey Team, and "Jack Nicklaus, Making of a Champion."

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Keith Hirshland joined me from Bangkok, Thailand where he was preparing for the LIV Golf broadcast. Keith shared what he knows about any potential TV contract for next year. We hear what it's like trying to produce a golf tournament when every player is on the course at the same time. He talks about the on-the-fly decision to allow their players to wear shorts and where they got the idea for their leaderboards. We also hear about his latest book, "Song Girl, A Tale In Two Verses" and that CT Mascaro character.

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Brandon Stooksbury is annually among the Top Instructors in Golf Digest. He was the PGA Teacher of the Year in Georgia in 2015 and 2018. He's now out at Metairie Country Club in Louisiana. Brandon shares stories of how he got started as a Golf Instructor working for Jim McLean at Doral. We learn the difference between teaching golf and teaching golf for a living. We also get tips for hitting a bump-and-run chip and the importance of attitude in sinking more putts.

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Russ Holden is the founder of Caddy For A Cure and we get an update on the great things his organization is doing to help support our wounded military heroes, including their new program Inspiring Warriors Golf. We also hear about his daughter's win at the Sea Island Women's Amateur Championship and his son Brandon playing in the PGA National Assistants Championship.

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Mark Lye was an All-American in college at San Jose State and played on Tour from 1977 to 1994. During his high school days, he never lost a match yet colleges thought he was too small and his game was too erratic to recruit him. The only one who came knocking was San Jose State. He made the others school regret their decision. Mark won the 1976 Australian Order of Merit and the 1983 Bank of Boston Classic. Hear those stories and more in this segment.

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Jonathan Shuskey was a 20-year Army Combat Veteran who saw 5 tours of duty in the Middle East. We hear about his play on the All-Army golf team, winning the Fort Benning Club Championship 3 times, and what it's like being a 40-year-old Sophomore playing on the Stephen F. Austin men's golf team.

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Tony Ruggiero is a Golf Digest Top 50 Instructor and Host of the Tour Coach Podcast. He and I have a lot of synergies with show partners and mutual guests. Tony recently had an amazing conversation with Hal Sutton. We talk about that and how Tour Pros focus on their good shots instead of obsessing over their bad ones. We also get a playing lesson on how to fix our slice and square the clubface at impact.

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TP shares his thoughts on the Presidents Cup, the great week that Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, and Max Homa had, and the forgettable one that Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns did. I also get his thoughts on the rise of Tom Kim, and a playing lesson for how to dial in our wedges from 100 yards in.

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Two of the Top Instructors in the game Rob Strano & Brandon Stooksbury plus my all-time favorite Author and Emmy Award Winning TV Producer Keith Hirshland, & former PGA Tour Caddy and Founder of Caddy For A Cure, Russ Holden all join me...

Rob Strano shares his insights on the Presidents Cup and the performances of Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, Max Homa, and Tom Kim. I also got his thoughts on the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, playing in drastically different weather conditions from one round to the next, plus a tip for strategizing our rounds.

Keith Hirshland joined me from Bangkok, Thailand where he's preparing for this week's LIV Golf broadcast. Keith shared what he knows about any potential TV contract for next year. We hear what it's like trying to produce a golf tournament when every player is on the course at the same time. He talks about the on-the-fly decision to allow their players to wear shorts and where they got the idea for their leaderboards. We also hear about his latest book, "Song Girl, A Tale In Two Verses" and that CT Mascaro character.

Brandon Stooksbury is annually among the Top Instructors in Golf Digest. He was the PGA Teacher of the Year in Georgia in 2015 and 2018. He's now out at Metairie Country Club in Louisiana. Brandon shares stories of how he got started as a Golf Instructor working for Jim McLean at Doral. We learn the difference between teaching golf and teaching golf for a living. We also get tips for hitting a bump and run chip and the importance of attitude in sinking more putts.

Russ Holden is the founder of Caddy For A Cure and we get an update on the great things his organization is doing to help support our wounded military heroes, including their new program Inspiring Warriors Golf. We also hear about his daughter's win at the Sea Island Women's Amateur Championship and his son Brandon playing in the PGA National Assistants Championship.

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In this episode, I'm joined by 2 of the Top Instructors in the game, Tom Patri and Tony Ruggiero plus former Tour Pro Mark Lye, and 20-year Army Combat Veteran now a 40-year-old member of the Stephen F. Austin men's golf team Jonathan Shuskey.

TP shares his thoughts on the Presidents Cup, the great week that Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, and Max Homa had, and the forgettable one that Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns did. I also get his thoughts on the rise of Tom Kim, and a playing lesson for how to dial in our wedges from 100 yards in.

Mark Lye was an All-American in college at San Jose State and played on Tour from 1977 to 1994. During his high school days, he never lost a match yet colleges thought he was too small and his game was too erratic to recruit him. The only one who came knocking was San Jose State. He made the others school regret their decision. Mark won the 1976 Australian Order of Merit and the 1983 Bank of Boston Classic. Hear those stories and more in his segment.

Jonathan Shuskey was a 20-year Army Combat Veteran who saw 5 tours of duty in the Middle East. We hear about his play on the All-Army golf team, winning the Fort Benning Club Championship 3 times, and what it's like being a 40-year-old Sophomore playing on the Stephen F. Austin men's golf team.

Tony Ruggiero is a Golf Digest Top 50 Instructor and Host of the Tour Coach Podcast. He and I have a lot of synergies with show partners and mutual guests. Tony recently had an amazing conversation with Hal Sutton. We talk about that and how Tour Pros focus on their good shots instead of obsessing over their bad ones. We also get a playing lesson on how to fix our slice and square the clubface at impact.

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Charlie Rymer shares his year-long battle with stage 3 colon cancer. We hear how the doctors discovered, the treatment and surgeries he went through, and how he ultimately rang the bell for being cancer free. We also talk about some of the recent episodes of his show featuring guests Paige Spiranac and John Daly.

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Liberty Devitto played drums in the Billy Joel band for over 30 years. Listening to him tells stories was one of the most fun segments of the year. We hear how his love for the drums started when he was 1 1/2 beating on the pots and pans in the kitchen and when he saw the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show, that cemented his desire to be a musician. Liberty tells us about what it was like traveling with Billy to play in Cuba and Russia. We hear the funny story of how he ended up playing with Paul McCartney, how much he and the band hated Just The Way You Are, and thought that Scenes From An Italian Restaurant was too long. He also talks about their concerts at Yankee Stadium and on New Year's Eve 1999 at Madison Square Garden.

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Bob Winskowicz is the Founder of SQAIRZ Golf. He updates us on the tremendous growth Sqairz had had this year. Their shoes are worn on Tour by Sepp Straka, John Daly, and Mark Calc. We hear why you should throw away any golf shoes you have that you can twist in your hands. We hear why Sqairz gives you greater stability which leads to more distance and greater accuracy. Bob worked with Arnold Palmer for many years at Mr. Palmer's golf company, and he tells how Mr. Palmer's principle of "what's in it for the consumer" is at the forefront of everything they do at Sqairz. 

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Chris Carter is the Founder of the Sports Geek Radio Network up in Wisconsin. Chris talks about the great courses they have up there beyond Whistling Straits and Erin Hills. He also shares his thoughts on why LIV Golf is good for professional golf and the fans.

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What a night on Next on the Tee getting to listen to my guests Charlie Rymer, Chris Carter, Liberty Devitto, and Bob Winskowicz sharing their stories and insights. If you enjoy triumphant, fun, and informative podcasts, this is it folks. We get choked up and laugh a lot in this one.

Charlie Rymer shares his year-long battle with stage 3 colon cancer. We hear how the doctors discovered, the treatment and surgeries he went through, and how he ultimately rang the bell for being cancer free. We also talk about some of the recent episodes of his show featuring guests Paige Spiranac and John Daly.

Chris Carter is the Founder of the Sports Geek Radio Network up in Wisconsin. Chris talks about the great courses they have up there beyond Whistling Straits and Erin Hills. He also shares his thoughts on why LIV Golf is good for professional golf and the fans.

Liberty Devitto played drums in the Billy Joel band for over 30 years. Listening to him tells stories was one of the most fun segments of the year. We hear how his love for the drums started when he was 1 1/2 beating on the pots and pans in the kitchen and when he saw the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show, that cemented his desire to be a musician. Liberty tells us about what it was like traveling with Billy to play in Cuba and Russia. We hear the funny story of how he ended up playing with Paul McCartney, how much he and the band hated Just The Way You Are, and thought that Scenes From An Italian Restaurant was too long. He also talks about their concerts at Yankee Stadium and on New Year's Eve 1999 at Madison Square Garden.

Bob Winskowicz is the Founder of SQAIRZ Golf. He updates us on the tremendous growth Sqairz had had this year. Their shoes are worn on Tour by Sepp Straka, John Daly, and Mark Calc. We hear why you should throw away any golf shoes you have that you can twist in your hands. We hear why Sqairz gives you greater stability which leads to more distance and greater accuracy. Bob worked with Arnold Palmer for many years at Mr. Palmer's golf company, and he tells how Mr. Palmer's principle of "what's in it for the consumer" is at the forefront of everything they do at Sqairz. 

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Brenda was a joy to have as part of the show. She tells the story of how she met Mark at the 2001 Memorial Tournament and what led to them starting to date. We hear why she decided to start caddying for Mark, the things she can get away with saying to him that would get other caddies fired, their amazing experience this year at The Open Championship when they got to wave goodbye to the fans from the Swilken Bridge, and their life RV'ing from tournament to tournament.

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It was great having Allison Fillmore back on the show. She catches us up on the great things she's been doing over the past year since she was last on the show. We hear about her new role as PGA Tour VP of Product Development. She tells why it's good business to partner with sports organizations. She also talks about what it was like for her to return to her previous stomping grounds at East Lake Country Club for the Tour Championship and the exciting Sunday she got to see firsthand at the tournament.

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Tom Patri shares his thoughts on some of the all-time great swings, players like Sam Snead, Fred Couples, Tom Weiskopf, Tom Purtzer, and Adam Scott. On the opposite side of that coin, Tom talks about how you go about fixing it when a player with an unorthodox swing starts to struggle. I also get Tom's thoughts on Sergio withdrawing from the BMW Championship and showing up on the sidelines at the Texas/Alabama game. Plus, we get a lesson on how to make sure our setup and alignment are correct. Be sure to subscribe to Tom's channel on YouTube to get over 300 free video lessons.

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On this episode, I'm joined by Top Instructor Tom Patri, PGA Tour VP of Product Development Allison Fillmore, and Brenda Calcavecchia, Mark's wife, caddie, and by his own acknowledgment, funnier half.

Tom Patri shares his thoughts on some of the all-time great swings, players like Sam Snead, Fred Couples, Tom Weiskopf, Tom Purtzer, and Adam Scott. On the opposite side of that coin, Tom talks about how you go about fixing it when a player with an unorthodox swing starts to struggle. I also get Tom's thoughts on Sergio withdrawing from the BMW Championship and showing up on the sidelines at the Texas/Alabama game. Plus, we get a lesson on how to make sure our setup and alignment are correct. Be sure to subscribe to Tom's channel on YouTube to get over 300 free video lessons.

Allison Fillmore talks about her new position as PGA Tour VP of Product Development. She shares why it's good business to partner with sports organizations. She also talks about what it was like for her to return to her previous stomping grounds at East Lake Country Club for the Tour Championship and the exciting Sunday she got to see firsthand at that tournament.

Brenda Calcavecchia was a hoot. She tells the story of how she met Mark at the 2001 Memorial Tournament and what led to them starting to date. We hear why she decided to start caddying for Mark, the things she can get away with saying to him that would get other caddies fired, their amazing experience this year at The Open Championship when they got to wave goodbye to the fans from the Swilken Bridge, and their life RV'ing from tournament to tournament.

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Chris Finn is the Founder of Par 4 Success, a golf training facility in Morrisville, North Carolina. Chris tells us the things we can do to unlock more power and gain more clubhouse speed. The great news is we can do it training at home. He talks us through the studies they've done for how we can get that added distance plus he's set up a free place for us to do it online at www.par4success.com/next

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Bruce Devlin and I walk through his great career. You'll hear how he got started in the game, winning the 1959 Australian Amateur Championship, his 19 wins on the Australian/New Zealand circuit, playing against Arnold Palmer in the 1964 Masters, being tied with Roberto De Vincenzo going to the back 9 of the 1968 Masters, beating Billy Casper at the 1966 Carling World Open, teaming with David Graham to win the 1970 World Cup matches, being inducted into the Texas Golf Hall of Fame, and the podcast he's doing now with Mike Gonzalez called "Fore The Good of the Game. 

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Bob Estes is one of the best players in the history of both the University of Texas and the State of Texas. We talk about his 6 wins during his college days. We also talk about the year he's having out on the Champions Tour, and his thoughts on LIV Golf as well. We also learn what's made him one of the top putters on Tour.

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Tom Purtzer shares his thoughts on LIV Golf. We go back in his playing career and hear what it was like being paired with Jack Nicklaus in the final round of the 1977 Tournament of Champions, and his memories of Tom Weiskopf.

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Tom Patri and I discuss the players that continue to stream over to LIV Golf plus his reaction to what we say at the Tour Championship, was Rory's win bigger for him or for the PGA Tour, the surprise crowd reaction to Cam Smith, and a gotcha playing lesson for what not to do as we all chase more clubhead speed.

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In this episode I'm joined by, Bruce Devlin, Tom Purtzer, Bob Estes, & Tom Patri Join Me...

Tom Patri and I discuss the players that continue to stream over to LIV Golf plus his reaction to what we say at the Tour Championship, was Rory's win bigger for him or for the PGA Tour, the surprise crowd reaction to Cam Smith, and a gotcha playing lesson for what not to do as we all chase more clubhead speed.

Tom Purtzer shares his thoughts on LIV Golf. We go back in his playing career and hear what it was like being paired with Jack Nicklaus in the final round of the 1977 Tournament of Champions, and his memories of Tom Weiskopf.

Bob Estes is one of the best players in the history of both the University of Texas and the State of Texas. We talk about his 6 wins during his college days. We also talk about the year he's having out on the Champions Tour, and his thoughts on LIV Golf as well. We also learn what made him one of the top putters on Tour.

Bruce Devlin and I walk through his great career. You'll hear how he got started in the game, winning the 1959 Australian Amateur Championship, his 19 wins on the Australian/New Zealand circuit, playing against Arnold Palmer in the 1964 Masters, being tied with Roberto De Vincenzo going to the back 9 of the 1968 Masters, beating Billy Casper at the 1966 Carling World Open, teaming with David Graham to win the 1970 World Cup matches, being inducted into the Texas Golf Hall of Fame, and the podcast he's doing now with Mike Gonzalez called "Fore The Good of the Game.

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In this episode, I'm joined by 1984 Olympic Gold Medal Figure Skater Scott Hamilton and LIV Golf's Chief Events Officer Ron Cross.

Scott details his lifelong battle with cancer that he learned started at birth. Scott stopped growing at 4 years old and doctor after doctor either couldn't figure out why or misdiagnosed him. At one point his parents were told he had 6 months to live following a misdiagnosis of a disease he didn't have. Throughout his life, he's battled testicular cancer and an ongoing brain tumor that continues to shrink and grow to this day. Hear about his battle with the disease while simultaneously reaching the summit of men's figure skating.

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Ron Cross answers all the questions we've been asking ourselves about LIV Golf.

  • What do you say to the naysayers about where the money comes from?
  • Will the Saudi's get tired of spending the money 2 years from now and shut LIV Golf down?
  • Is team franchise ownership the model for how they will make money?
  • Are more guys set to jump to LIV following the Tour Championship?
  • Is a network TV deal on the horizon for next year?
  • Is there a way for LIV and the PGA Tour to work together?
  • Will there be a Women's LIV Golf Tour?

Hear his answers to these questions plus his growth in the game from tournament volunteer to various VP roles he had with the PGA Tour.

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In this episode, I'm joined by 1984 Olympic Gold Medal Figure Skater Scott Hamilton and LIV Golf's Chief Events Officer Ron Cross.

Scott details his lifelong battle with cancer that he learned started at birth. Scott stopped growing at 4 years old and doctor after doctor either couldn't figure out why or misdiagnosed him. At one point his parents were told he had 6 months to live following a misdiagnosis of a disease he didn't have. Throughout his life, he's battled testicular cancer and an ongoing brain tumor that continues to shrink and grow to this day. Hear about his battle with the disease while simultaneously reaching the summit of men's figure skating.

Ron Cross answers all the questions we've been asking ourselves about LIV Golf.

  • What do you say to the naysayers about where the money comes from?
  • Will the Saudi's get tired of spending the money 2 years from now and shut LIV Golf down?
  • Is team franchise ownership the model for how they will make money?
  • Are more guys set to jump to LIV following the Tour Championship?
  • Is a network TV on the horizon for next year?
  • Is there a way for LIV and the PGA Tour to work together?
  • Will there be a Women's LIV Golf Tour?

Hear his answers to these questions plus his growth in the game from tournament volunteer to various VP roles he had with the PGA Tour.

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TP shares his disappointment about LIV Golf and the impact it's having on the game. As we wait to hear the details about the players-only meeting Tiger Woods earlier in the day, we speculate on what he might have been sharing. We also talk about whether it's time for the PGA Tour to at least reimburse players for their expense money if they don't make the cut. Since they seem to have more cash than they've let on, should players get reimbursed for their travel, lodging, food, and caddie expenses if they don't make the cut?

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In this episode, I'm joined by Top Instructor Tom Patri, 1989 Open Champion Mark Calcavecchia, & Jon Goin, Owner of Timber Truss Golf Course in Olive Branch, Mississippi.

TP shares his disappointment about LIV Golf and the impact it's having on the game. As we wait to hear the details about the players-only meeting Tiger Woods earlier in the day, we speculate on what he might have been sharing. We also talk about whether it's time for the PGA Tour to at least reimburse players for their expense money if they don't make the cut. Since they seem to have more cash than they've let on, should players get reimbursed for their travel, lodging, food, and caddie expenses if they don't make the cut?

Mark Calcavecchia shares his experiences from playing in his final Open Championship a few weeks ago. We hear what it was like to stand on the Swilken Bridge and make that final wave to the fans that we've seen so many legendary players make. Mark also shares his thoughts on LIV Golf and what he might have said had Greg Norman presented him with this opportunity during his prime.

Jon Goin updates us on all the great things going on at his course Timber Truss. Jon always puts the emphasis on how to create fun experiences first and then providing a great golf course to play. He talks about their use of single rider Finn Scooters that ramp up the fun as well as the pace of play. We hear about the family friendly simulators they have available year-round. Jon was also the Head Golf Professional and General Manager at TPC Southwind for several years. Southwind is the site of the FedEx/St. Jude Classic. Jon shares his thoughts about this year's tournament and Will Zalatoris getting his first PGA Tour win.

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Check out this special segment of Next on the Tee featuring my guest Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor Tim Cusick. Tim shares his thoughts on:

  • The latest updates from the PGA of America headquarters in Frisco, Texas.
  • Preparation for next year's Sr. PGA Championship.
  • How he was named a Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor.
  • Why Texas players are so good playing in windy conditions and how we can be too.
  • Tips for fixing the over-the-top pull hook.
  • How to make more putts.

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Former Champions Tour Pros Bob Friend Jr. & Donnie Hammond join me. Hear stories from their playing careers plus they drop their thoughts on:

  • LIV Golf
  • Out working other players
  • One of the all-time great college coaches Buddy Alexander.
  • Greg Norman
  • Why Cam Smith shouldn't join LIV.
  • Why the PGA Tour should reimburse expense money to players who miss the cut.
  • Augusta National lengthening the 13th hole.
  • Could the LPGA survive if there's a LIV Women's Tour
  • St. Andrews without wind.
  • Are majors just another tournament after the first tee?
  • Vin Scully
  • Neal Schon & Journey
  • NASA's return to the moon
  • And much more...

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In this special episode of Next on the Tee I'm joined by one of the all-time great broadcasters, Brian Katrek joins me.

Brians shares stories about:

  • The late start he got in the game.
  • The influence Greg Powers had on his game.
  • His experience caddying on the PGA, Champions, and LPGA Tours.
  • How he got his start in broadcasting.
  • Plus his thoughts on LIV Golf

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Former PGA Champions John Mahaffey & Shaun Micheel plus my Thursday Night Tailgate Co-Host Bob Lazzari and Travelers Championship Tournament Director Nathan Grube join me.

John Mahaffey shares his thoughts on The Open Championship and his experiences playing in 4 Opens. We also hear about the advice he received from Lee Trevino that improved his short game and driving accuracy. I get his thoughts on LIV Golf, his amazing comeback from 7 strokes down with 14 holes to play to win the 1978 PGA Championship, and why it's so important to him to give back to the game.

Shaun Micheel weighs in with his thoughts on the Open Championship and his experience playing in the 2005 Open at St. Andrews. We also go back to 1998 when Shaun won the Singapore Open, an important tournament on the Asian Tour whose winners include major champions like Adam Scott, Angel Cabrera, and Sergio Garcia plus Matt Kuchar.

Bob Lazzari and Nathan Grube talk about the history of The Travelers Championship, the course at TPC River Highlands, the drama and heartbreak that took place this year on the 72nd hole, and the impact that LIV Golf will have on the tournament field going forward.

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Rob Strano shares his thoughts on this year's Open Championship, the media's fixation on Tiger Woods, the strategy mindset shift players need to make when playing links golf, and what's coming up on his TV show The Golf Kingdom.

Mark Wiebe won the 2013 Senior Open Championship. We get his perspective on what it's like to play in an Open Championship, who he likes at this year's tournament, what strategy changes players need to make to be successful playing links golf, and what his reaction would have been if Greg Norman had shown up in the '80s with an offer for him to go play on the LIV Tour.

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Rob Strano shares his thoughts on this year's Open Championship, the media's fixation on Tiger Woods, the strategy mindset shift players need to make when playing links golf, and what's coming up on his TV show The Golf Kingdom.

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Bill Bergin, Rees Jones, and Duane Horton from The McLemore join me in the final segment. We hear the exciting announcement that a second 18-hole course is being developed on the property. It will be called The Outpost and the course will contain 5 holes along the edge of Lookout Mountain providing incredible vistas. We also hear about Bill Bergin's experience playing in the 1984 Open Championship at St. Andrews when he shot 66 in the 3rd round, which was the low round of the tournament.

Rees Jones shares his thoughts on the new course at McLemore and how perfectly the land is suited to easily layout a new course. We also hear about his experience playing at St. Andrews.

Duane Horton not only shares the announcement about the new course, he also talks about several other exciting pieces of news including a new hotel and other non-golf activities they have available for companies, families, and couples who are looking for a great getaway destination.

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Talking Open Championship with Rob Strano, & Mark Wiebe, plus a big announcement about what's going on at The McLemore with Course Co-Designers Bill Bergin & Rees Jones, plus McLemore CEO Duane Horton.

Rob Strano shares his thoughts on this year's Open Championship, the media's fixation on Tiger Woods, the strategy mindset shift players need to make when playing links golf, and what's coming up on his TV show The Golf Kingdom.

Mark Wiebe won the 2013 Senior Open Championship. We get his perspective on what it's like to play in an Open Championship, who he likes at this year's tournament, what strategy changes players need to make to be successful playing links golf, and what his reaction would have been if Greg Norman had shown up in the '80s with an offer for him to go play on the LIV Tour.

Bill Bergin, Rees Jones, and Duane Horton from The McLemore join me in the final segment. We hear the exciting announcement that a second 18-hole course is being developed on the property. It will be called The Outpost and the course will contain 5 holes along the edge of Lookout Mountain providing incredible vistas. We also hear about Bill Bergin's experience playing in the 1984 Open Championship at St. Andrews when he shot 66 in the 3rd round, which was the low round of the tournament.

Rees Jones shares his thoughts on the new course at McLemore and how perfectly the land is suited to easily layout a new course. We also hear about his experience playing at St. Andrews.

Duane Horton not only shares the announcement about the new course, he also talks about several other exciting pieces of news including a new hotel and other non-golf activities they have available for companies, families, and couples who are looking for a great getaway destination.

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In this segment of Next on the Tee, TP lets us know how he feels about LIV Golf & Ian Poulter. We discuss the rumors that 3 more of the Top 30 players could be headed to LIV after the Open Championship. We also get tips on how to improve our mental approach, how to put a poor shot in the rearview mirror, and not get ahead of ourselves when we're playing really well.

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In this segment of Next on the Tee, Bob Grissett gives us his list of the best ball strikers of all-time, including what made them so good. We hear about the phone conversation Bob had with Ben Hogan. We also hear the gruesome details of Tiger's injuries following his 2021 car accident. According to the doctor, Tiger's right leg was only attached by a few tendons.

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In this segment of Next on the Tee I'm joined for a 6th time by long-time favorite Chris Sheehan. Chris is the Head Golf Professional at one of the oldest golf courses in the country, the Pittsburgh Field Club. We hear all about the course's rich history, from the numerous legendary course designers who have lent a hand in designing or updating the course, to the incredible legend of the 18th hole where legend has it that some members died trying to climb the steep incline from tee to green, to the famous athletes who have come and requested to play the course.

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In this segment of Next on the Tee, we meet Kyle Groth, Co-Founder, and CEO of Whiskers Laces, a company that makes quality shoelaces that add a splash of color to your golf shoes, dress shoes, boots, and/or sneakers. We hear how a kid from Del Ray Beach, Florida played his college baseball at Cornell University. We also learn where the idea for Whiskers Laces came from and the varieties that already got me buying nearly a dozen pairs. Set your shoes apart by checking out their great laces and cool, matching socks at: www.whiskerslaces.com

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In this edition, I'm joined by 3 of the Top Instructors in the game Tom Patri, Bob Grissett, and Chris Sheehan, plus Kyle Groth of Whiskers Laces.

Tom Patri and I talked about the latest players to go over to join the LIV Tour plus the rumors that 3 more of the Top 30 players could be next. We also get tips for how to improve our mental approach regarding how to put a poor shot in the rearview mirror and not get ahead of ourselves when we're playing really well.

Bob Grissett breaks down some of the all-time best ball strikers including what makes them so good. We also hear the gruesome details of Tiger's injuries following his 2021 car accident. According to the doctor, Tiger's right leg was only attached by a few tendons.

Chris Sheehan is the Head Golf Professional at one of the oldest golf courses in the country, the Pittsburgh Field Club. We hear all about the course's rich history, from the numerous legendary course designers who have lent their hands there, to the incredible legend of the 18th hole where some members died back in the day climbing the steep incline, to the famous athletes who have come and requested to play the course.

Kyle Groth is the Co-Founder and CEO of Whiskers Laces, a company that makes quality shoelaces that add a flash of color to your golf shoes, dress shoes, boots, and/or sneakers. Set your shoes apart by checking out their great laces and cool, matching socks at: www.whiskerslaces.com

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In this week's final segment of Next on the Tee, Michael Breed talks about his dream to play Major League Baseball and the time when he pitched back-to-back games one righthanded and the other lefthanded. We hear about something near and dear to his heart, the endowment fund he started for the men's golf team at his college alma mater Randolph-Macon College in honor of his coach Ted Keller. Michael also shares the story about his experience qualifying for and then playing in the 1994 Greater Hartford Open. I get his perspective on the LIV Tour, plus Lexi Thompson's putting challenges at the KPMG PGA Championship.

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In this segment, Dottie Pepper shares the story of how she became the first On-Course Commentator in Master's history and Tiger's surprise when he saw her walking inside the ropes. We hear stories of how she was able to get into Augusta National and down Magnolia Lane to see the final round of the 1987 Masters when she was a senior at Furman, plus, as a Seve fan, her disappointment when he hit his 2nd shot in the water on 15 during the final round of the '86 Masters. She answers Matthew Laurance's question about the greatest round of golf she's witnessed either as a player or commentator. We finish up hearing about the dramatic finish when she captured her first LPGA major championship victory at the 1992 ANA Inspiration.

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In this segment of the show, Nick O'Hern and I start off talking about what we'll learn in his new book "How To Play Your Best Golf, Strategies From A Tour Pro. I also get Nick's thoughts on players going over to the LIV Tour, what his strategy was that allowed him to beat Tiger Woods twice in World Match Play events, plus why players insist on going for the pin on 12 at Augusta National during the final round when we've seen so many of those shots wind up in Rae's Creek.

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2 time Major Champion Dottie Pepper, the only player to beat Tiger Woods twice in match play Nick O'Hern, & one of the Top Instructors and Host of A New Breed of Golf, Michael Breed, join me...

Dottie Pepper became the first On-Course Commentator in Master's history. She shares the story of how that came about, plus Tiger's surprise when he saw her inside the ropes. She also tells the stories of how she was able to get into Augusta National and down Magnolia Lane to see the final round of the 1987 Masters when she was a senior at Furman. She answers the question of what the greatest round is that she's ever witnessed either as a player or commentator, and the dramatic finish from when she captured her first LPGA major championship victory at the 1992 ANA Inspiration.

Nick O'Hern talks about his new book "How To Play Your Best Golf, Strategies From A Tour Pro. I also get his thoughts on players going over to the LIV Tour, what his strategy was that allowed him to beat Tiger Woods twice in World Match Play events, plus why players insist on going for the pin on 12 at Augusta National during the final round when we've seen so many of those shots wind up in Rae's Creek.

Michael Breed starts out talking about his dream to play in Major League Baseball and the time when he pitched back-to-back games one righthanded and one lefthanded. We hear about the endowment fund he started for the men's golf team at his college alma mater in honor of his coach Ted Keller. Michael also shares his experience qualifying for and then playing in the 1994 Greater Hartford Open. I get his perspective on the LIT Tour, plus Lexi Thompson's performance at the KPMG PGA Championship.

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Steven Yellin delves deeply into brain function and how we've grooved our swings but our mind is what normally gets in the way of hitting consistently good shots. We learn about turning our intellect off, finding wholeness and the key element being the moment before we start our backswing. 

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Our resident Director of Instruction Tom Patri shares his concerns about the LIV Tour, the proposed changes the PGA Tour is looking to make for next season, and if Will Zalatoris was his student, what he would have said to him Sunday night after his third 2nd place finish in a major.

Debbie O'Connell is annually recognized by the LPGA as a Top 50 Instructor. We delved deeply into our mental approach. We hear about what "flow state" is, her Keys To A Champion Mindset, how to not listen to our inner critic, and how to stay in the moment when we're on pace to shoot our best round ever and our buddies say things like, "hey if you par the last 2 holes you'll break 80."

Charlie Mechem has a new book out titled: "Arnie & Jack, Stories Of My Long Friendship with Two Remarkable Men". Listen in as Charlie shares several of the stories in the book including, how he convinced them to co-design The King & The Bear Course at the World Golf Village when neither wanted to do it. We hear how different both men viewed playing golf when they got older, Arnie played every day and Jack rarely plays. He tells the hilarious story of how Arnie couldn't understand why anyone wouldn't go for it on 13 & 15 at Augusta National...do you know how many times I finished 2nd in The Masters? Neither do I.

Steven Yellin created a program called Fluid Motion Factor. He delves deeply into brain function and how we've grooved our swings but what gets in the way is our minds. We learn about turning our intellect off, finding wholeness and the key element being that moment before we start our backswing.

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Terry Moore is a very prominent figure in the Michigan golf scene and is a member of the Michigan Golf Hall of Fame. Early in his career, he started several media outlets including Michigan Golfer magazine and the All About Golf radio show. You'll also see Terry portrayed in the new movie, "The Phantom of the Open" starring Mark Rylance and Sally Hawkins.

Terry and I start our conversation by going back to the beginning of when he first fell in love with the game. We hear the stories of how he got the magazine and radio going. We also hear what it was like being inducted into the Michigan Hall of Fame. Terry lets us in on some of the great courses you'll find in Michigan and why he's involved with The Phantom of the Open; including being portrayed by Actor Michael Capozzola in a couple of pivotal scenes.

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Nancy Quarcelino is in the LPGA Teaching & Club Professionals Hall of Fame. You'll hear her thoughts on the LIV Tour plus we go back in her career to hear what it was like being the Host Professional for the 1992 Sara Lee Classic on the LPGA Tour. We get a lesson for her on how to hit a high, soft pitch shot when we've short sided ourselves.

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Brian Jacobs has been named one of the Top Instructors in the state of New York. He shares his perspective on the LIV Tour and who he likes this week at the US Open. We hear about his recent 2 day school with Jason Day's former Instructor Colin Swatton. We also get a couple of playing lessons for how to square up our clubface at impact and how to get up and down from a greenside bunker.

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Cindy Miller was the 2010 LPGA National Teacher of the Year and is annually named one of the Top Instructors in New York. She weighs in on the LIV Tour and what would happen to the LPGA if they decided to start a Women's Tour. We talk about the emerging Legends of the LPGA Tour and get a lesson on how to fix our slice.

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In this episode, I'm joined by 3 of the Top Instructors in the game Brian Jacobs, Cindy Miller, and Nancy Quarcelino, plus the Owner of the #1 Public Course in Alabama David Pursell for Farm Links at Pursell Farms.

Brian Jacobs has been named one of the Top Instructors in the state of New York. He shares his perspective on the LIV Tour and who he likes this week at the US Open. We hear about his recent 2 day school with Jason Day's former Instructor Colin Swatton. We also get a couple of playing lessons for how to square up our clubface at impact and how to get up and down from a greenside bunker.

Cindy Miller was the 2010 LPGA National Teacher of the Year and is annually named one of the Top Instructors in New York. She weighs in on the LIV Tour and what would happen to the LPGA if they decided to start a Women's Tour. We talk about the emerging Legends of the LPGA Tour and get a lesson on how to fix our slice.

Nancy Quarcelino is in the LPGA Teaching & Club Professionals Hall of Fame. You'll hear her thoughts on the LIV Tour plus we go back in her career to hear what it was like being the Host Professional for the 1992 Sara Lee Classic on the LPGA Tour. We get a lesson for her on how to hit a high, soft pitch shot when we've short sided ourselves.

Rounding out the show is the Owner of the #1 Public Course in the state of Alabama, FarmLinks at Pursell Farms, David Pursell. David shares the latest renovations they've done to the course. We learn about their new bunkers and drainage system. Plus, how David's artistic eye and Tripp Davis' design team went about renovating some of the holes, greens, and bunker locations.

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Paul Tesori is the caddie for Webb Simpson. Paul shares memories from his college golf days at the University of Florida and being a part of their National Champion and back-to-back SEC Championship teams in the mid-90s. We also hear about his relationship with Vijay Singh, how he and Webb started working together, and Paul's thoughts on the LIV Tour.

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Kip Henley caddies on Tour for William McGirt. In this segment, Kip tells us why he hopes the LIV Tour becomes successful and how underpaid Tour players are in relation to other athletes. We go back to 2009 when he was on the bag for Brian Gay when Brian won at Habour Town by 10 strokes. Kip also talks about the important role his wife plays in his career even when he's away on Tour plus details the good and the bad sides of life as a Tour caddie.

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Tour Legends Tim Simpson and Ian Baker-Finch plus Tour Caddies Paul Tesori & Kip Henley join me.

Tim Simpson shares his thoughts on the LIV Tour and if there is a path back to the PGA Tour if that Tour fails. Tim also shares some tips to help us improve our mental game.

Ian Baker-Finch shares his insights on the LIV Tour plus what allowed him to play well at Augusta National where he had 3 Top 10 finishes in the early 90s. We also hear about his first PGA Tour victory at Colonial in 1989 and his big win at the 1991 Open Championship.

Paul Tesori is the caddie for Webb Simpson. Paul shares memories from his college golf days at the University of Florida and being a part of their National Champion and back-to-back SEC Championship teams in the mid-90s. We also hear about his relationship with Vijay Singh, how he and Webb started working together, and Paul's thoughts on the LIV Tour.

Kip Henley caddies on Tour for William McGirt. In this segment, Kip tells us why he hopes the LIV Tour becomes successful and how underpaid Tour players are in relation to other athletes. We go back to 2009 when he was on the bag for Brian Gay when Brian won at Habour Town by 10 strokes. Kip also talks about the important role his wife plays in his career even when he's away on Tour plus details the good and the bad sides of life as a Tour caddie.

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Damon Hack shares his thoughts on whether Jack Nicklaus' reputation is under any threat after being sued by the Nicklaus Companies. We hear which milkshake is his favorite that's being served this week at The Memorial Tournament and who he likes to win the event. I also get his thoughts on Mito Pereria and Tiger Woods, plus when or if we'll see Phil Mickelson playing this season.

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Jane Blalock updates us on the upcoming tournaments on the Legends of the LPGA Tour and Annika Sorenstam's impact of playing last year in the US Women's Senior Open. We also look back to what it was like playing on the LPGA Tour during the 1970s and '80s, her desire to start a Women's Masters Tournament, and the PGA Women's Clinics that she's a part of to help grow the game.

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Tom Patri shares his thoughts on Mito Pereira's collapse on the 72nd hole at the PGA Championship and on whether any shine comes off Justin Thomas' win because of how it transpired. We also hear his thoughts on whether Tiger should continue to play this year, the meteoric rise of Steven Alker on the Champions Tour, and not only is the equipment and golf ball better than it was in the 70s and 80s but also how much better course conditions are now.

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Jeff Tracy shares the story of how he got his start in broadcasting 30 years ago hosting The Horseman's World. He shares how golf and food started to get intertwined with his shows. He talks about working with The Galloping Gourmet, Graham Kerr, having a role in the Kevin Costner film The Postman, and whether he gets more satisfaction out of playing a great round of golf or barbequing the perfect rack of ribs.

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LPGA Legend Jane Blalock, Top Instructor Tom Patri, the Host of Grilling at the Green Jeff Tracy, & Golf Channel Host Damon Hack Join Me...

Jane Blalock updates us on the upcoming tournaments on the Legends of the LPGA Tour and Annika Sorenstam's impact of playing last year in the US Women's Senior Open. We also look back to what it was like playing on the LPGA Tour during the 1970s and '80s, her desire to start a Women's Masters Tournament, and the PGA Women's Clinics that she's a part of to help grow the game.

Tom Patri shares his thoughts on Mito Pereira's collapse on the 72nd hole at the PGA Championship and on whether any shine comes off Justin Thomas' win because of how it transpired. We also hear his thoughts on whether Tiger should continue to play this year, the meteoric rise of Steven Alker on the Champions Tour, and not only is the equipment and golf ball better than it was in the 70s and 80s but also how much better course conditions are now.

Jeff Tracy shares the story of how he got his start in broadcasting 30 years ago hosting The Horseman's World. He shares how golf and food started to get intertwined with his shows. He talks about working with The Galloping Gourmet, Graham Kerr, having a role in the Kevin Costner film The Postman, and whether he gets more satisfaction out of playing a great round of golf or barbequing the perfect rack of ribs.

Damon Hack shares his thoughts on whether Jack Nicklaus' reputation is under any threat after being sued by the Nicklaus Companies. We hear which milkshake is his favorite that's being served this week at The Memorial Tournament and who he likes to win the event. I also get his thoughts on Mito Pereria and Tiger Woods, plus when or if we'll see Phil Mickelson playing this season.

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In this bonus edition of Next on the Tee, I'm joined by long-time Twitter friend and the Host of the "Rapper Don't Golf" podcast, Tucker Booth.

Tucker is an Entertainer, Rapper, Writer, Podcast Host, and Little League Coach. We talk about:

  • When golf entered his life.
  • How the title of his show came about.
  • His book that will come out in July.
  • The work he's doing to help former Golf Channel On-Air Talent Lisa Cornwell write her upcoming book that details the challenges she dealt with at the channel.
  • His mentor, our mutual friend, and his recent interview with former Golf Channel Executive Director of Production Michael Whelan. Mike is the genius behind getting every show on the channel created plus he discovered talents like Kraig Kann and Scott Van Pelt, and went and got another mutual friend, Keith Hirshland, to Produce their live tournament coverage. Mike is now dealing with cancer and sharing his experience on Twitter @mikejwhelan.
  • We also hear about the great joy he's getting from coaching his son's Little League, who are in the playoffs.

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Top Golf Course Designer Bill Bergin joins me in this segment of the show.

Bill updates us on what's going on with several of his course design and restoration projects like The McLemore, Waterfall, and Oaks Country Club, which is down the street from this week's PGA Championship at Southern Hills in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Bill gives me advice on how to play McLemore since my buddies and I are headed back there this week for our annual golf trip. McLemore is an award-winning design and the 18th hole has been named one of the Top 10 Finishing Holes in all of golf. We also hear about his experience playing in the 1984 Open Championship at St. Andrews when he finished 14th and his 3rd round 66 was tied for the best round of the tournament.

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Top Instructor, Kevin Roman joins me in this segment of the show. Kevin shares his memories from playing in the 2009 PGA Championship at Hazeltine. He talks about being paired with Matt Kuchar and Louie Oosthuizen in the first two rounds. We also hear about the practice round he played with Louie and Rory McIlroy and how far Louie outdrove Rory. We get some great chipping tips including set-up, ball position, and club selection. Plus, how much his new Srixon ZX irons and Cleveland Golf wedges have improved his game including hitting 2 flagsticks on his approach shots during the qualifying round for the US Senior Open.

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This week I'm joined by Top Golf Course Designer Bill Bergin and 2014 Georgia PGA Teacher of the Year Kevin Roman.

Bill Bergin updates us on what's going on with several of his course design and restoration projects like The McLemore, Waterfall, and Oaks Country Club, which is down the street from this week's PGA Championship at Southern Hills in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Bill gives me advice on how to play McLemore since my buddies and I are headed back there this week for our annual golf trip. McLemore is an award-winning design and the 18th hole has been named one of the Top 10 Finishing Holes in all of golf. We also hear about his experience playing in the 1984 Open Championship at St. Andrews when he finished 14th and his 3rd round 66 was tied for the best round of the tournament.

Top Instructor, Kevin Roman shares his memories from playing in the 2009 PGA Championship at Hazeltine. he talks about being paired with Matt Kuchar and Louie Oosthuizen. We also hear about the practice round he played with Louie and Rory McIlroy and how far Louie outdrove Rory. We get some great chipping tips including set-up, ball position, and club selection. Plus, how much his new Srixon ZX irons and Cleveland Golf wedges have improved his play including hitting 2 flagsticks on his approach shots during his qualifying round for the US Senior Open.

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Scott Verplank shares his memories of playing in the 2007 PGA Championship at Southern Hills, the site of this year's PGA. The '07 tournament was played in August in heat that averaged 100 degrees each day. He talks about trying to survive that heat and being in the final pair with Tiger Woods in the 3rd round. We also talk about his success in the 1985 Walker Cup, the 2002 and 2006 Ryder Cups, the upcoming Regions Tradition which is a major on the Champions Tour, broadcasting at next week's PGA Championship, plus a whole lot more.

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Keith Hirshland talks about the challenges of writing his latest book, Song Girl (watch out for that CT Mascaro character). We also go back to his time as the original Producer on The Golf Channel and learn about the controlled chaos of producing a live golf tournament, his pet peeves as a Producer, and how he wanted his announcers to paint the picture versus describing what we could see for ourselves on TV.

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Tom Patri shares his thoughts on next week's PGA Championship, the reception Phil's fellow players may give him, whether Jason Day and Rickie Fowler are rounding back into form, plus we get tips on short iron setup and par 5 strategies.

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Linda Hartough talks about being the commissioned artist for Augusta National, the USGA, and the R&A. We hear about her paintings of the 13th hole at Augusta National plus at courses like Southern Hills, Bethpage Black, and The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts, all sites of majors this year.

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This week on Next on the Tee I'm joined by: Top Instructor Tom Patri, Author and former Golf Channel Producer Keith Hirshland, Golf Course Artist Linda Hartough, and Champions Tour Pro Scott Verplank...

Tom Patri shares his thoughts on next week's PGA Championship, the reception Phil's fellow players may give him, whether Jason Day and Rickie Fowler are rounding back into form, plus we get tips on short iron setup and par 5 strategies.

Keith Hirshland talks about the challenges of writing his latest book, Song Girl (watch out for that CT Mascaro character). We also go back to his time as the original Producer on The Golf Channel and learn about the controlled chaos of producing a live golf tournament, his pet peeves as a Producer, and how he wanted his announcers to paint the picture versus describing what we could see for ourselves on TV.

Linda Hartough talks about being the commissioned artist for Augusta National, the USGA, and the R&A. We hear about her paintings of the 13th hole at Augusta National plus courses like Southern Hills, Bethpage Black, and The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts.

Scott Verplank shares his memories of playing in the 2007 PGA Championship at Southern Hills, the site of this year's PGA. The '07 tournament was played in August in heat that averaged 100 degrees each day. He talks about trying to survive that heat and being in the final pair with Tiger Woods in the 3rd round. We also talk about his success in the 1985 Walker Cup, the 2002 and 2006 Ryder Cups, the upcoming Regions Tradition which is a major on the Champions Tour, broadcasting at next week's PGA Championship, plus a whole lot more.

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One of the all-time greats on the baseball diamond Fred Lynn joins me in this special edition of Next on the Tee.

What stands out about Fred during our conversation is his enthusiasm and optimism...and you know how much I love that. We hear about how he started out as a 4 sports star in college playing football, baseball, basketball, and running track. How he actually started his college career on a football scholarship at USC. He discusses his transition to focusing on baseball as a CF and Pitcher. Helped USC win 3 straight College Baseball World Series. He tells the story about their incredible comeback down 7-0 in the bottom of the 9th to the University of Minnesota, who had Dave Winfield on the mound, and winning 8-7. We also hear about the 1975 World Series, the Red Sox trading him to the Angels, teaching himself how to play golf, the fun he had playing golf with Jim Rice, and the plea to his old college football teammate Lynn Swann to get him on at Augusta National.

Fred was so much fun to talk to. I hope you enjoy this segment as much as I did.

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In this segment, Dave Stockton Jr. tells us why Friars Head is his favorite course, shares memories from winning the 1993 Connecticut Open and partnering with Dottie Pepper in the 1995 JC Penney Classic. We also get a tip on how to do a better job reading greens.

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Evan Schiller shares stories from his days photographing Augusta National for the annual Journal. We hear some behind the scenes stories from his time on property. We also hear about his experience playing in the 1986 US Open, plus photographing iconic courses like Royal County Down and Old Head.

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Megan Younkman talks about the importance of young players being well-rounded athletes. We also hear about what it's like for average golfers to take on Bethpage Black, plus tips for fixing our slice and hitting better chip shots.

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Top Golf Photographer and PGA Professional Evan Schiller, Top Instructor Dave Stockton Jr., the President of the Golf Heritage Society Dr Bern Bernacki, & the Director of Golf at Bethpage State Park Megan Younkman Join Me...

Evan Schiller shares stories from his days photographing Augusta National for the annual Journal. We hear some behind the scenes stories from his time on property. We also hear about his experience playing in the 1986 US Open, plus photographing iconic courses like Royal County Down and Old Head.

Dave Stockton Jr. tells why Friars Head is his favorite course, memories from winning the 1993 Connecticut Open and partnering with Dottie Pepper in the 1995 JC Penney Classic. We also get a tip on how to better read the green.

Dr. Bern Bernacki catches us up on all the things happening this year at the Golf Heritage Society. We also hear about some of the historic courses in Western Pennsylvania and the exploding golf memorabilia industry.

Megan Younkman talks about the importance of young players being well-rounded athletes. We also hear about what it's like for average golfers to take on Bethpage Black, plus tips for fixing our slice and hitting better chip shots.

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In this episode of Next on the Tee I'm joined by 2019 Champions Tour Player of the Year Scott McCarron, one of the all-time great PGA Professionals Bob Ford, Actor turned ESPN Radio Host Matthew Laurance, and Edel Golf's Chief Marketing Officer Chris Koske joined me.

Scott McCarron talks about his driving distance now versus when he first joined the PGA Tour. We also hear about the back-to-back majors they have coming up on the Champions Tour, dealing with missing 1 foot putts, and how to have a winning mindset vs. playing not to lose.

Bob Ford is in several hall of fames including the PGA Professional Hall of Fame and he was recognized with the Bob Jones Award for his great contributions in the game. Bob was also the Head Golf Professional for several decades at both Oakmont Country Club and Seminole Golf Club. We hear several of his memories from both clubs plus his thoughts on the Saudi League and his stories about playing with Arnold Palmer.

Matthew Laurance shares memories from his very first commercial and the number of cigarettes they smoked during the filming of Eddie & the Cruisers. We also hear his thoughts on The Masters, Tiger's performance, and his experience playing Harbor Town Golf Links.

Chris Koske takes us through their Golf Award-winning putters and wedges. We hear about how far off most of us are with aiming our putters, plus their elaborate fitting process that will help us make more putts and hit our wedges much closer to the hole.

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In this episode of Next on the Tee I'm joined by 2019 Champions Tour Player of the Year Scott McCarron, one of the all-time great PGA Professionals Bob Ford, Actor turned ESPN Radio Host Matthew Laurance, and Edel Golf's Chief Marketing Officer Chris Koske joined me.

Scott McCarron talks about his driving distance now versus when he first joined the PGA Tour. We also hear about the back-to-back majors they have coming up on the Champions Tour, dealing with missing 1 foot putts, and how to have a winning mindset vs. playing not to lose.

Bob Ford is in several hall of fames including the PGA Professional Hall of Fame and he was recognized with the Bob Jones Award for his great contributions in the game. Bob was also the Head Golf Professional for several decades at both Oakmont Country Club and Seminole Golf Club. We hear several of his memories from both clubs plus his thoughts on the Saudi League and his stories about playing with Arnold Palmer.

Matthew Laurance shares memories from his very first commercial and the number of cigarettes they smoked during the filming of Eddie & the Cruisers. We also hear his thoughts on The Masters, Tiger's performance, and his experience playing Harbor Town Golf Links.

Chris Koske takes us through their Golf Award-winning putters and wedges. We hear about how far off most of us are with aiming our putters, plus their elaborate fitting process that will help us make more putts and hit our wedges much closer to the hole.

2019 Champions Tour Player of the Year Scott McCarron, one of the all-time great PGA Professionals Bob Ford, former Actor turned ESPN Radio Host Matthew Laurance, & Edel Golf Chief Marketing Officer Chris Koske Join Me...

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Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor Eric Johnson shares his thoughts on The Masters, what we learned about Scottie Scheffler, did Tiger come back too soon, and Cam's bad swing at a bad time.

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One of my favorite people to talk to, Frank Nobilo, joins me in this segment of the show. Franks talks about what he saw while broadcasting this year's Masters Tournament. We hear about Tiger's performance, Rory electrifying the patrons on Sunday, if Rory can carry that over to next year's Masters, Frank's memories of playing Southern Hills, the site of this year's PGA Championship, and how this generation of players compares to the players of the '60s & '70s.

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Suzy Whaley shares her thoughts on what we saw at this year's Masters Tournament including her time in the broadcast booth. We hear the story behind how she got hooked on golf at age 9 by going over to the driving range to compete with the boys, her passion for inclusion and growing the game as President of the PGA of America, and the record-setting day her daughter Kelly had recently on the Ladies European Tour.

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John Patrick has covered The Masters Tournament for 38 years now. He shares his thoughts on what we saw at this year's tournament, plus the impact of lengthening holes 11, 15, and 18, why Augusta National bought the land behind the 13th tee from neighboring August Country Club but haven't moved the tee back, and why players insist on going for the flag on 12 during the final round and usually coming up wet.

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Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor Eric Johnson shares his thoughts on The Masters, what we learned about Scottie Scheffler, did Tiger come back too soon, and Cam's bad swing at a bad time.

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On this week's episode of Next on the Tee I'm joined by Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor Eric Johnson, CBS Analyst and former Tour Pro Frank Nobilo, the Host of The Augusta Golf Show John Patrick, and the former President of the PGA of America and PGA/LPGA Master Professional Suzy Whaley. We look back on The Masters Tournament and broadcast, Tiger's performance, what we saw from Scottie Scheffler, Cam Smith, and Rory McIlroy, plus why players keep insisting on trying to go at the pin on #12 on Sunday.

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In this week's episode of Next on the Tee I'm joined by Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor Eric Johnson, CBS Analyst and former Tour Pro Frank Nobilo, the Host of The Augusta Golf Show John Patrick, and the former President of the PGA of America and PGA/LPGA Master Professional Suzy Whaley. We look back on The Masters Tournament and broadcast, Tiger's performance, what we saw from Scottie Scheffler, Cam Smith, and Rory McIlroy, plus why players keep insisting on trying to go at the pin on #12 on Sunday.

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In this episode of Next on the Tee, I'm talking Masters with Tour Legend John Cook, Top Instructor and the Host of The Golf Kingdom TV show Rob Strano, and the Host of The ProShow Keith Stewart.

Rob Strano led off by sharing memories of his mentor, 1968 Masters Champion Bob Goalby. We also talked about the transition from persimmon woods and balata golf balls to metal woods and 3 piece golf balls, Rob's thoughts on the Phil Mickelson/Saudi League issue, plus Rob shares a tip from his KISS segment, Keep It Simple Strano.

John Cook shared memories from when he first started out on Tour in the late 70s when celebrities often hosted Tour events like Bing Crosby, Glen Campbell, Jackie Gleason, and Sammy Davis Jr. We hear about his playing partner in the Crosby, James Garner. John then shares stories from his first Masters appearance when he was the reigning US Amateur Champion. He talks about when his invitation arrived in the mail, his first drive up Magnolia Lane, and what it was like staying in the Crow's Nest. We also hear about his near-victory in the 1990 Las Vegas Invitational when his shot from 95 yards flew into the cup and then bounced out taking him from birdie to bogey to lose.

Keith Stewart was a bundle of energy and excitement. We talk about his new newsletter and site, ReadTheLine.com, where his analysis and picks for tournament winners on the PGA & LPGA Tours have been spot on. If you're not signed up for that, you just don't want to win extra money. Keith also talks about the years he spent around Tiger Woods at Isleworth, his favorite Masters memories, Jennifer Kupcho's big win at the Chevron Championship, and being named PGA Professional of the Year by the New Jersey section.

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In this episode of Next on the Tee, I'm talking Masters with Tour Legend John Cook, Top Instructor and the Host of The Golf Kingdom TV show Rob Strano, and the Host of The ProShow Keith Stewart.

Rob Strano led off by sharing memories of his mentor, 1968 Masters Champion Bob Goalby. We also talked about the transition from persimmon woods and balata golf balls to metal woods and 3 piece golf balls, Rob's thoughts on the Phil Mickelson/Saudi League issue, plus Rob shares a tip from his KISS segment, Keep It Simple Strano.

John Cook shared memories from when he first started out on Tour in the late 70s when celebrities often hosted Tour events like Bing Crosby, Glen Campbell, Jackie Gleason, and Sammy Davis Jr. We hear about his playing partner in the Crosby, James Garner. John then shares stories from his first Masters appearance when he was the reigning US Amateur Champion. He talks about when his invitation arrived in the mail, his first drive up Magnolia Lane, and what it was like staying in the Crow's Nest. We also hear about his near-victory in the 1990 Las Vegas Invitational when his shot from 95 yards flew into the cup and then bounced out taking him from birdie to bogey to lose.

Keith Stewart was a bundle of energy and excitement. We talk about his new newsletter and site, ReadTheLine.com, where his analysis and picks for tournament winners on the PGA & LPGA Tours have been spot on. If you're not signed up for that, you just don't want to win extra money. Keith also talks about the years he spent around Tiger Woods at Isleworth, his favorite Masters memories, Jennifer Kupcho's big win at the Chevron Championship, and being named PGA Professional of the Year by the New Jersey section.

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Tom Patri shares his thoughts on Scottie Scheffler's rapid rise to #1. He also touches on the buzz about Tiger showing up at Augusta National, Bryson's recent rash of injuries, and the mindset necessary to be a gamer.

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This week PGA Tour Legends Mark Calcavecchia, Tom Purtzer, & Rick Fehr plus Top Instructor Tom Patri join me...

Tom Patri shares his thoughts on Scottie Scheffler's rapid rise to #1. He also touches on the buzz about Tiger showing up at Augusta National, Bryson's recent rash of injuries, and the mindset necessary to be a gamer.

Tom Purtzer shares his thoughts on the Phil Mickelson/Saudi Tour situation. We hear about his win at the 1991 World Series of Golf, memories of playing at The Players Championship, and Pete Dye's desire to pull your attention to where the trouble is. Tom also shares his memories from playing at Augusta National and his near hole-in-one on the 71st hole at the 1982 Open Championship.

Mark Calcavecchia to his victory at the 1989 Open Championship and the clutch shots he hit on the 72nd hole to make birdie to tie Greg Norman at the time and force what ended up being a 3-way playoff that included Wayne Grady. We also hear about his last victory on Tour at the 2007 PODs Championship which started with an opening-round 75 and the message to himself "I f***ing suck" which he wrote on his official scorecard.

Rick Fehr rounded out the show. He talks about his junior golf day, why he chose BYU to play his college golf, their 1981 National Championship victory, being low amateur at the 1984 Masters & US Open, his victories at the 1986 BC Open and the 1994 Disney World Classic, where he almost missed his Sunday tee time but regrouped to beat Craig Stadler and Fuzzy Zoeller.

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Mitch Laurance talks to us about the Pleace Awaken organization and what they are doing through golf to help the people of Ukraine. Please check them out online at www.pleace-awaken.org. If you're asking yourself how can I help the people of Ukraine, Pleace Awaken is providing a path to the Golf Federation of Ukraine, which has been turned into a relief organization.

John Mahaffey takes us back to his win at the 1986 Players Championship, coming from 4 back down the stretch to win over Larry Mize. We also hear about his run at the 1981 Masters, his experience playing in the 1979 Ryder Cup, and the books he's written, Hogan's Boy and a mystery novel titled, Shafted; both of which you can get on Amazon.

Jim Gallagher Jr. starts off talking about his golf-centric family who was awarded the Jack Nicklaus Golf Family of the Year in 1990. Jim also talks about his college golf days at the University of Tennessee, being inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, his win at the 1993 Tour Championship when he set the course record at the Olympic Club with an opening round 63, the inspiring story behind his win at the 1995 St. Jude Classic promising a young leukemia patient that he was going to win it for her, and his experience playing in the 1993 Ryder Cup, beating Seve in the Sunday morning singles matches.

Dustin Brekke and Eddie Drye talk about the great new technology they have in their Srixon/Cleveland woods and golf balls. We hear why the new Cleveland Launcher XL driver won Gold in this year's Golf Digest equipment testing. We get inside the technology for how it produces no side spin so we can hit it long and straight. We also get inside the groove technology in their wedges, plus how to know which golf ball is the right one for your game.

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Mitch Laurance talks to us about the Pleace Awaken organization and what they are doing through golf to help the people of Ukraine. Please check them out online at www.pleace-awaken.org. If you're asking yourself how can I help the people of Ukraine, Pleace Awaken is providing a path to the Golf Federation of Ukraine, which has been turned into a relief organization.

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Mitch Laurance talks to us about the Pleace Awaken organization and what they are doing through golf to help the people of Ukraine. Please check them out online at www.pleace-awaken.org. If you're asking yourself how can I help the people of Ukraine, Pleace Awaken is providing a path to the Golf Federation of Ukraine, which has been turned into a relief organization.

John Mahaffey takes us back to his win at the 1986 Players Championship, coming from 4 back down the stretch to win over Larry Mize. We also hear about his run at the 1981 Masters, his experience playing in the 1979 Ryder Cup, and the books he's written, Hogan's Boy and a mystery novel titled, Shafted; both of which you can get on Amazon.

Jim Gallagher Jr. starts off talking about his golf-centric family who was awarded the Jack Nicklaus Golf Family of the Year in 1990. Jim also talks about his college golf days at the University of Tennessee, being inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, his win at the 1993 Tour Championship when he set the course record at the Olympic Club with an opening round 63, the inspiring story behind his win at the 1995 St. Jude Classic promising a young leukemia patient that he was going to win it for her, and his experience playing in the 1993 Ryder Cup, beating Seve in the Sunday morning singles matches.

Dustin Brekke and Eddie Drye talk about the great new technology they have in their Srixon/Cleveland woods and golf balls. We hear why the new Cleveland Launcher XL driver won Gold in this year's Golf Digest equipment testing. We get inside the technology for how it produces no side spin so we can hit it long and straight. We also get inside the groove technology in their wedges, plus how to know which golf ball is the right one for your game.

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Tom Patri talks about being with Fred Couples during Fred's Players Championship win in 1984. Tom also lends his thoughts on Phil Mickelson's attempt to leverage the Saudi League vs. the PGA Tour, if Phil has paid too high a price for the actions he took, Tiger's induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame, and how we can do a better job of lag putting.

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Tour Legends Hal Sutton, Billy Mayfair, & Olin Browne & Top Instructor Tom Patri join me...

We look back at The Players Championship with 3 guys who've played in it several times including Hal Sutton who won it twice. We also talk about the Tour Players' waning desire to play in the Arnold Palmer Invitational due to the course conditions and Mr. Palmer no longer being with us.

Tom Patri talks about being with Fred Couples during Fred's Players Championship win in 1984. Tom also lends his thoughts on Phil Mickelson's attempt to leverage the Saudi League vs. the PGA Tour, if Phil has paid too high a price for the actions he took, Tiger's induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame, and how we can do a better job of lag putting.

Billy Mayfair talks about his college career at Arizona State and their rich golf history. We also hear about his win at the 1987 US Amateur, his 2nd place finish at the 2019 US Senior Open, his win at the 1998 Nissan Open and being the only player to ever beat Tiger Woods in a playoff, how his driving distance is longer now than when he played on the PGA Tour, his battle with testicular cancer, and his recent diagnosis of being on the autism spectrum.

Hal Sutton talks about his recent conversation with Tom Watson on his Hal's podcast, Be The Right Club Today (available on Hal's YouTube Channel). He shares the common interest that he and Tom share away from the golf course and what would likely have been the greatest victory in golf history when Tom nearly won the 2009 Open Championship at 59 years old. Hal shares his insights on The Players Championship and Pete Dye's design. We hear about his first Players Championship win in 1983 and why he struggled playing Augusta National.

Olin Browne looks ahead a bit to life after playing the Champions Tour which could include doing more work as an on-course Analyst. We hear about his struggles playing Pete Dye's course at TPC Sawgrass, his thoughts on the players potentially skipping the API in the future, and his memories of playing in The Masters.

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Bob Byman, 1979 Bay Hill Classic Champion, joins me on this special segment of Next on the Tee.

Bob shares his stories from helping Wake Forest win back-to-back National Championships alongside Curtis Strange and Jay Haas. We also hear about how he came full circle from Arnold Palmer recommending that he play his college golf at Wake Forest after Bob qualified for the 1972 US Open Championship and played a practice round with Arnold Palmer, to playing there on an Arnold Palmer scholarship, to Bob winning the Bay Hill Classic in Arnold Palmer's first year as tournament Host.

Bob also talks about his transition to being one of the Top Instructors in the game now. He shares his tips for how to deal with tournament pressure. He talks about what mind mapping and layering are. He also shares tips from his book, "The Absolute Best Grip in the World: How To Finally Take Control of Your Golf Game" which is available on Amazon.com. I feel confident that listening to Bob's grip tip will help me straighten out my pull hook.

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Bobby Nichols shares memories from his 1964 PGA Championship plus battling against the Big 3 in the '60s and '70s.

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Ross Greenburg joins me and talks about the 1962 US Open documentary he did for the USGA and how it was a dream come true doing a respective of that tournament with Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus. He also talks about his first visit to Augusta National and the feature film he did about the 1980 US Hockey team.

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John Cook shares his thoughts on the Ryder Cup and the new World Champions Cup that will be coming to the Champions Tour in November of 2022. We also hear about his work with Patrick Cantlay, how John was successfully able to transition to the broadcast booth, and for those of us north of 50 years of age, John provides a tip for how to keep your swing long and fluid.

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Tim Simpson talks about how lyme disease took away his opportunity to be a member of the US Ryder Cup team in 1991. We also hear about his relationship with Sam and JC Snead, the things that Sam taught him, and tips for how to consistently make center clubface contact.

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Olin Browne shares his thoughts on the wrap-around Tour season, the importance of accuracy off the tee for those of us who can't drive it 300+ yards, Bernhard Langer the prankster, what Phil Mickelson brings to the Champions Tour, and his thoughts on the new World Champions Cup...

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Matthew Laurance shares his thoughts on the Ryder Cup as well and what it's done for Bryson DeChambeau's personal brand. We also hear about his friendship with long-time Billy Joel band drummer Liberty DeVitto, and being recognized by the Kentucky Section of the PGA of America for his contributions to the game.

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In this episode, I am excited to be joined by Champions Tour Pros John Cook, Tim Simpson, and Olin Browne plus former Actor now Backspin Golf Host Matthew Laurance joining me.

John Cook shares his thoughts on the Ryder Cup and the new World Champions Cup that will be coming to the Champions Tour in November of 2022. We also hear about his work with Patrick Cantlay, how John was successfully able to transition to the broadcast booth, and for those of us north of 50 years of age, John provides a tip for how to keep your swing long and fluid.

Tim Simpson talks about how lyme disease took away his opportunity to be a member of the US Ryder Cup team in 1991. We also hear about his relationship with Sam and JC Snead, the things that Sam taught him, and tips for how to consistently make center clubface contact.

Olin Browne shares his thoughts on the wrap-around Tour season, the importance of accuracy off the tee for those of us who can't drive it 300+ yards, Bernhard Langer the prankster, what Phil Mickelson brings to the Champions Tour, and his thoughts on the new World Champions Cup.

Matthew Laurance shares his thoughts on the Ryder Cup as well and what it's done for Bryson DeChambeau's personal brand. We also hear about his friendship with long-time Billy Joel band drummer Liberty DeVitto, and Matthew's award from the Kentucky Section of the PGA of America for his contributions to the game.

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Matthew Laurance shares his thoughts on the Ryder Cup as well and what it's done for Bryson DeChambeau's personal brand. We also hear about his friendship with long-time Billy Joel band drummer Liberty DeVito, and being recognized by the Kentucky Section of the PGA of America for his contributions to the game.

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Scott Verplank joins me in this segment. We start off hearing memories from his amazing college golf career at Oklahoma State. Scott talks about why a Texas boy crossed rival state lines to play at OSU. We also hear about the National Championship they won in 1983, how he won the individual title in 1986, and how he doubled down and won the US Amateur that year as well. Scott also takes us inside what it was like being a part of the winning 1985 US Walker Cup team, being a part of two US Ryder Cup teams, and winning the 1985 Western Open on the PGA Tour as an Amateur.

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In this episode, I am excited to be joined by Champions Tour Pros John Cook, Tim Simpson, and Olin Browne plus former Actor now Backspin Golf Host Matthew Laurance joining me.

John Cook shares his thoughts on the Ryder Cup and the new World Champions Cup that will be coming to the Champions Tour in November of 2022. We also hear about his work with Patrick Cantlay, how John was successfully able to transition to the broadcast booth, and for those of us north of 50 years of age, John provides a tip for how to keep your swing long and fluid.

Tim Simpson talks about how lyme disease took away his opportunity to be a member of the US Ryder Cup team in 1991. We also hear about his relationship with Sam and JC Snead, the things that Sam taught him, and tips for how to consistently make center clubface contact.

Olin Browne shares his thoughts on the wrap-around Tour season, the importance of accuracy off the tee for those of us who can't drive it 300+ yards, Bernhard Langer the prankster, what Phil Mickelson brings to the Champions Tour, and his thoughts on the new World Champions Cup.

Matthew Laurance shares his thoughts on the Ryder Cup as well and what it's done for Bryson DeChambeau's personal brand. We also hear about his friendship with long-time Billy Joel band drummer Liberty DeVito, and Matthew's award from the Kentucky Section of the PGA of America for his contributions to the game.

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Dr. Bern Bernacki is the President of the Golf Heritage Society. He gave insights into some of the historic golf courses in and around the Pittsburgh & Northeast Ohio areas, including the Clearview Golf Club which is the first golf course designed and built by an African American, William Powell. We also hear about the Bob O'Connor Golf Course which dates back to 1897, the recent Golf Heritage Society 50th Anniversary Convention, and some of the cool pieces of golf memorabilia that were on display there.

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What a privilege to spend time last night on Next on the Tee talking with a pair of Top 100 Instructors in Tom Patri and Kellie Stenzel plus former Tour Pro Donnie Hammond, and the President of the Golf Heritage Society Dr. Bern Bernacki.

On this episode, my guests are a pair of Top 100 Instructors Tom Patri and Kellie Stenzel plus former Tour Pro Donnie Hammond and the President of the Golf Heritage Society Dr. Bern Bernacki.

Tom celebrates his birthday with us by sharing his thoughts on the Ryder Cup, Bryson DeChambeau's image transformation, missing the old silly season, plus what we need to change when the fairway and greens get harder as the temperature gets lower.

Donnie Hammond shares his insights on the Ryder Cup as well. We also hear about the less glamorous side of life on Tour, his victory at the 1986 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, and the rash of player/caddie breakups recently.

Dr. Bern Bernacki is the President of the Golf Heritage Society. He gave insights into some of the historic golf courses in and around the Pittsburgh area, including the Clearview Golf Club which is the first golf course designed and built by an African American, William Powell. We also hear about the Bob O'Connor Golf Course which dates back to 1897 and their recent 50th Anniversary Convention and some of the cool pieces of memorabilia that were on display.

Kellie Stenzel has been named a Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor every year since 2009. She talked about the growth of the game on the women's side thanks to great events like the Solheim Cup and the truly international leaderboard at the Olympics. She also shared talked about why most of us should switch to wedges with a high degree of bounce, tips for how to choose which clubs we should be using to chip around the green, and a tip for how to hit the shot when your ball is embedded in deep rough just off the green.

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In this episode, my guests are Champions Tour Pro Scott Verplank, the Golf Channel's Damon Hack, Top Junior Player Avery Zweig, and an amateur golfer that I truly envy Wayne Talsky.

Scott Verplank starts off sharing memories from his amazing college golf career at Oklahoma State. We hear why a Texas boy crossed rival state lines to play at OSU. We also hear about the National Championship they won in 1983, how he won the individual title in 1986, and how he doubled down and won the US Amateur that year as well. He also takes us inside what it was like being a part of the winning 1985 US Walker Cup team, being a part of two US Ryder Cup teams, and winning the 1985 Western Open on the PGA Tour as an Amateur.

Damon Hack joins me fresh off covering the Ryder Cup. He talks about what it was like being on the grounds of Whistling Straits and immersed in that fandom. He also shares his insights on how Captain Stricker molded this group into a team, whether Patrick Reed will ever be a part of a US team again, and overreaction Monday to the European team's loss.

Avery Zweig is one of the top US junior players in the country. She's currently 4th in the AJGA Girl's rankings and #1 for the class of 2025. At 14 she's won just about every junior title out there including the Annika Invitational earlier this year. She was a member of the US Jr. Solheim Cup team and qualified as the 1st alternate for this year's Women's US Open. We hear all those stories and more.

Wayne Talsky is a long-time listener and supporter of the show. He's also a wonderful amateur player. He shares his experience going through trying to qualify for the US Senior Open earlier this year at The Bear's Club. He's taken his Next on the Tee hat on a fantastic golf adventure this summer to New York and he played some of the courses many of us have on our bucket list including National Golf Links, Hudson National, and the Golf Club at Southhampton. We hear about that trip plus his time at Augusta National.

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What a privilege to spend time last night on Next on the Tee talking with a pair of Top 100 Instructors in Tom Patri and Kellie Stenzel plus former Tour Pro Donnie Hammond, and the President of the Golf Heritage Society Dr. Bern Bernacki. On this episode, my guests are a pair of Top 100 Instructors Tom Patri and Kellie Stenzel plus former Tour Pro Donnie Hammond and the President of the Golf Heritage Society Dr. Bern Bernacki.

Tom celebrates his birthday with us by sharing his thoughts on the Ryder Cup, Bryson DeChambeau's image transformation, missing the old silly season, plus what we need to change when the fairway and greens get harder as the temperature gets lower.

Donnie Hammond shares his insights on the Ryder Cup and the recent rash of player/caddie breakups. We also hear about the less glamorous side of life on Tour and memories from his victory at the 1986 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic.

Dr. Bern Bernacki is the President of the Golf Heritage Society. He gave insights into some of the historic golf courses in and around the Pittsburgh & Northeast Ohio areas, including the Clearview Golf Club which is the first golf course designed and built by an African American, William Powell. We also hear about the Bob O'Connor Golf Course which dates back to 1897, the recent Golf Heritage Society 50th Anniversary Convention, and some of the cool pieces of golf memorabilia that were on display there.

Kellie Stenzel has been named a Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor every year since 2009. She talked about the growth of the game on the women's side thanks to great events like the Solheim Cup and the truly international leaderboard at the Olympics. She also talked about why most of us should switch to wedges with a high degree of bounce, tips for choosing the right clubs to chip around the green, plus a tip for how to get it close to the hole when your ball is embedded in deep rough just off the green.

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Talking Ryder Cups past and present with Scott Verplank and Damon Hack, plus Jr. Solheim Cup with Top ranked AJGA player Avery Zweig. We also hear about the amazing summer golf adventures of Wayne Talsky and his Next on the Tee hat.

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Top 100 Instructor Jonathan Yarwood joins me in this segment. Jonathan shares his thoughts on working with 2005 US Open Champion Michael Campbell and how unfairly some in the media treat Michael's major championship victory. Jonathan also talks about doing some work with the Korda sisters, shares his insights on the Ryder Cup, plus a tip for getting out of a greenside bunker.

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We're talking Cups, Solheim & Ryder, with LPGA Legend Jane Blalock, Top Instructors Tom Patri & Nancy Quarcelino, plus Swing U CEO Charles Cox.

TP shares his thoughts on the Tour Championship, Patrick Cantlay vs. Jon Rahm for Player of the Year, why the US Ryder Cup players just can't seem to play as a team, plus a tip for how to escape when we've hit one into the trees.

Jane Blalock adds her two cents for why team camaraderie is the issue preventing the US teams from winning the Solheim and Ryder Cups. We also hear about why she enjoyed playing over in Japan and winning back-to-back World Ladies Championships there, what life on the LPGA Tour was like off the course during the 1970s & 80s, what it was like being the subject of one of LeRoy Nieman's famous sports paintings and being appointed by President Bush to the President's Council for Sports and Physical Fitness.

Top 100 Instructor Nancy Quarcelino talks about the advice she would give Team USA to help them be victorious. We also get tips for when to hit a hard iron shot versus taking one less club and hitting it softer, her 3 ups to gain more distance off the tee, and proper foot alignment to help get a better turn.

Charles Cox is the CEO of Swing U, a great app that provides GPS distances for every course. You can also get wind speed and elevation data, the ability to track your scores, strokes gained analysis, your handicap, and get access to on-demand tips and playing lessons. Charles tells us how their technology gathers all of that plus will recommend what club to hit as well. Check them out online at www.swingu.com

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In this episode I'm joined by Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor Tim Cusick, 1979 Bay Hill Classic Champion Bob Byman, Cherry Hills Director of Instruction Shane LeBaron, and 1977 US Amateur Champion John Fought.

Tim Cusick is now a member of the Education Faculty of the PGA of America at their new headquarters in Frisco, Texas. Tim updates us on how their new facility and two championship golf courses that will host major championships are coming along. He also shares tips for how to read greens, dial in our distance control from 100 yards in, and fix your swing if you're struggling with coming over the top.

Bob Byman shares stories from his college golf days at Wake Forest and how Arnold Palmer encouraged him to go there following a practice round they played together at Pebble Beach when Bob qualified to play in the US Open at age 17. We also hear about how he teamed with Curtis Strange and Jay Haas while at Wake Forest to win back-to-back National Championships in 1974 & '75. Things would come full circle with Mr. Palmer when Bob won the 1979 Bay Hill Invitational, which was the first year Mr. Palmer took over as tournament Host.

Shane LeBaron recently became the first Director of Instruction at Cherry Hills Golf Club which has been the site of many major championships. We all remember Arnold Palmer's charge in the final round to win the 1960 US Open there. Its also seen Andy North win a US Open, Phil Mickelson win a US Amateur, and Jack Nicklaus win a US Senior Open. Shane takes us around the course plus shares the best putting tip I've heard in the 8 years of doing this show.

John Fought shares stories from his college days at BYU and their rich golf history. We also hear how he captured the 1977 US Amateur championship, his time being a part of the victorious US Walker Cup team, his 5th place finish in the 1983 PGA Championship plus his golf course design work.

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In this episode I'm joined by Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor Tim Cusick, 1979 Bay Hill Classic Champion Bob Byman, Cherry Hills Director of Instruction Shane LeBaron, and 1977 US Amateur Champion John Fought.

Tim Cusick is now a member of the Education Faculty of the PGA of America at their new headquarters in Frisco, Texas. Tim updates us on how their new facility and two championship golf courses that will host major championships are coming along. He also shares tips for how to read greens, dial in our distance control from 100 yards in, and fix it your swing if you're struggling with coming over the top.

Bob Byman shares stories from his college golf days at Wake Forest and how Arnold Palmer encouraged him to go there following a practice round they played together at Pebble Beach when Bob qualified to play in the US Open at age 17. We also hear about how he teamed with Curtis Strange and Jay Haas while at Wake Forest to win back-to-back National Championships in 1974 & '75. Things would come full circle with Mr. Palmer when Bob won the 1979 Bay Hill Invitational, which was the first year Mr. Palmer took over as tournament Host.

Shane LeBaron recently became the first Director of Instruction at Cherry Hills Golf Club which has been the site of many major championships. We all remember Arnold Palmer's charge in the final round to win the 1960 US Open there. Its also seen Andy North win a US Open, Phil Mickelson win a US Amateur, and Jack Nicklaus win a US Senior Open. Shane takes us around the course plus shares the best putting tip I've heard in the 8 years of doing this show.

John Fought shares stories from his college days at BYU and their rich golf history. We also hear how he captured the 1977 US Amateur championship, his time being a part of the victorious US Walker Cup team, his 5th place finish in the 1983 PGA Championship plus his golf course design work.

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In this edition of the podcast, my guests are LPGA Tour Legend & 2 Time Major Champion Dottie Pepper and 1970 National Champion & 1978 PGA Champion, John Mahaffey.

Dottie Pepper talks about the sports household she grew up in. Her father played professional baseball with the Detroit Tigers organization and was on the cover of Sports Illustrated in March of 1968. We also hear her stories about:

Winning the New York State Amateur Championship when she was 15 Her college golf days at Furman Finishing low amateur at the 1984 US Open Her two major championship victories both coming at the ANA Inspiration, formerly the Dinah Shore Classic. Being a part of 6 Solheim Cup teams and what the US has to do in order to win the Cup back. The bear that came charging towards her was she was covering the 2008 US Senior Open. And her new book "Letters to a Future Champion" that you can find on her Web site www.dottiepepper.net

John Mahaffey shares stories from his college days at the University of Houston. John won the individual National Championship in 1970 and helped the Cougars to back-to-back team titles in 1969 & '70. We hear about his relationship with Ben Hogan and how he became known as "Hogan's Boy". We also hear about his victory a the 1978 PGA Championship, backing up that win the very next week at Pleasant Valley Country Club, being a member of the 1979 Ryder Cup team, and his transition to broadcasting the game.

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John Mahaffey shares stories from his college days at the University of Houston. John won the individual National Championship in 1970 and helped the Cougars to back-to-back team titles in 1969 & '70. We hear about his relationship with Ben Hogan and how he became known as "Hogan's Boy". We also hear about his victory a the 1978 PGA Championship, backing up that win the very next week at Pleasant Valley Country Club, being a member of the 1979 Ryder Cup team, and his transition to broadcasting the game.

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This week on the Next on the Tee podcast it's 6 Degrees of Keith Hirshland as my guests are two Legends of the game, Dottie Pepper & John Mahaffey.

Dottie Pepper talks about the sports household she grew up in. Her father played professional baseball with the Detroit Tigers organization and was on the cover of Sports Illustrated in March of 1968. We also hear her stories about: Winning the New York State Amateur Championship when she was 15, her college golf days at Furman, finishing low amateur at the 1984 US Open, her two major championship victories both coming at the ANA Inspiration, formerly the Dinah Shore Classic, being a part of 6 Solheim Cup teams and what the US has to do in order to win the Cup back., the bear that came charging towards her was she was covering the 2008 US Senior Open, and her new book "Letters to a Future Champion" that you can find on her Web site www.dottiepepper.net

John Mahaffey shares stories from his college days at the University of Houston. John won the individual National Championship in 1970 and helped the Cougars to back-to-back team titles in 1969 & '70. We hear about his relationship with Ben Hogan and how he became known as "Hogan's Boy". We also hear about his victory at the 1978 PGA Championship, backing up that win the very next week at Pleasant Valley Country Club, being a member of the 1979 Ryder Cup team, and his transition to broadcasting the game.

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This week Tom Patri shares his thoughts on Tony Finau's big win at the Northern Trust, his picks for the US Ryder Cup team, plus tips for getting out of greenside bunkers and why we should go for accuracy over distance when buying a new driver.

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We'll look ahead to the Tour Championship and Ryder Cup with Tom Patri & Frank Nobilo, plus why I'd put my money on Scott McCarron even on one leg, and the artistry of the game with Golf Course Landscape Artist Linda Hartough...

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Tim Simpson shares stories about his college roommate Chip Beck, plus looks back to when he was first presented with a medal wood to test out, the evolution of the golf ball, and how often he actually had his "A" game, if he won all of those times or did he piece together some of those wins?

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Kip Henley tells us why a hole-in-one on a Par 3 doesn't count, which players he'd put on the US Ryder Cup team, if Bryson DeChambeau's requirements of his caddie are over the top, and how to find the right player who cares about the caddie and their time with their family.

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Dennis Walters reminisces about his college days playing at North Texas State and competing against Tom Kite, Ben Crenshaw, and Bruce Lietzke. We also hear about the 1971 US Amateur that he played in, the golf cart accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down, and how he recovered and had to create a new dream. Dennis also talks about his relationship with Jack and Barbara Nicklaus.

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Tom Stankowski shares memories of his days at Arizona State and what he learned from his teammate Billy Mayfair. We also talk about his big win at the Canadian Tour Championship.

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Tom Stankowski shares memories of his days at Arizona State and what he learned from his teammate Billy Mayfair. We also talk about his big win at the Canadian Tour Championship.

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This week on the Next on the Tee podcast I'm joined by one of the all-time great ball strikers Tim Simpson, PGA Tour Caddie Kip Henley, former Arizona State All-American Tim Stankowski, and World Golf Hall of Famer Dennis Walters.

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Tim Simpson shares stories about his college roommate Chip Beck, plus when he first was presented with a medal wood, the evolution of the golf ball, and how often he actually had his A game.

Kip Henley tells us why a hole-in-one on a Par 3 doesn't count, which players he'd put on the US Ryder Cup team, and if Bryson DeChambeau's requirements of his caddie are over the top.

Tom Stankowski shares memories of his days at Arizona State and what he learned from his teammate Billy Mayfair. We also talk about his big win at the Canadian Tour Championship.

Dennis Walters reminisces about his college days playing at North Texas State and competing against Tom Kite, Ben Crenshaw, and Bruce Lietzke. We also hear about the 1971 US Amateur that he played in, the golf cart accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down, and how he recovered and had to create a new dream. Dennis also talks about his relationship with Jack and Barbara Nicklaus.

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My guests this week are: one of the best ball strikers of all-time Tim Simpson, Tour Caddie Kip Henley, former Arizona State All-American Tom Stankowski, and World Golf Hall of Famer Dennis Walters.

Tim Simpson and Tom Stankowski talk about their college golf days at Georgia and Arizona State. Tour Caddie Kim Henley shares his picks for the Ryder Cup and life out on Tour. World Golf Hall of Famer Dennis Walters talks about his college days at North Texas State, the accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down, and how he overcame it to play again.

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Tom Patri shares his insights on the Covid vaccination issue, dealing with pressure at the Tour level, Bryson calling out his equipment, Jay Monahan stepping in to end Brooks & Bryson taking jabs at each other, and the potential issues within the US Ryder Cup team.

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Top Instructors Tom Patri & Nick Bradley plus Tour Championship with Executive Direct Allison Fillmore, and former Tour Player and now wonderful TV Show Host Charlie Rymer all join me.

Tom Patri shares his insights on the Covid vaccination issue, dealing with pressure at the Tour level, Bryson calling out his equipment, Jay Monahan stepping in to end Brooks & Bryson taking jabs at each other, and the potential issues within the US Ryder Cup team.

Allison Fillmore takes us inside the Tour Championship. We hear about what it's like putting together an event of this magnitude, what you can expect when you walk through the gates, the awesome responsibility it is to manage an event on the home course of Bobby Jones, and how they give back to the community.

Nick Bradley talks about taking Justin Rose from #125 to #5 in the World Golf Rankings, the importance of visualization in your career and the next shot plus, what stoicism is and why it's important.

Charlie Rymer was on the ground of Augusta National for the final round of the 1986 Masters. He shares that story and the feel it had. We also hear about his interviews with our friend from The Golf Channel Damon Hack, who were the most intense interviews he's ever had, what's going on at The McLemore Club, the Myrtle Beach course that we need to play. 

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Eric Johnson is a Golf Digest Top 100 Instructor. He takes us inside his new home course, Yellowstone Golf Club in Big Sky Montana. Eric also weighs in on the upcoming US Ryder Cup team, and how we can be mentally strong when we're faced with those 2-5 foot knee knockers.

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Hal Sutton shares his thoughts on golf in the Olympics, Xander Schauffele's gold medal performance, how that victory might propel him to winning his first major, Louis Oosthuizen's summer, and how to develop an attitude for winning. I also get his thoughts on how US Ryder Cup Captain Steve Stricker can prevent the team room from becoming a circus with Brooks Koepka, Bryson DeChambeau, Dustin Johnson, and Patrick Reed all on the team, plus the emotional handshake with his Caddie Freddie Burns following Hal's tap in putt to defeat Tiger Woods at the 2000 Players Championship.

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Shaun Micheel catches us up on his performances at the Sr. PGA Championship and Sr. Open Championship that he just arrived back from. We also hear about trying to prepare for playing links golf, and whatever became of the 7 iron he hit to 2 inches on the last hole of the 2003 PGA Championship, which may be the best approach shot in major championship history.

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Top Instructor Jason Hase takes us around his home course Buffalo Dunes which Golf Magazine ranked #8 among the best municipal courses in the country. He also gives us a tip for how to stop hitting our wedges fat.

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Eric Johnson is a Golf Digest Top 100 Instructor. He takes us inside his new home course, Yellowstone Golf Club in Big Sky Montana. Eric also weighs in on the upcoming US Ryder Cup team, and how we can be mentally strong when we're faced with those 2-5 foot knee knockers.

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In this episode, I'm joined by former PGA Champions Hal Sutton and Shaun Micheel plus Top Instructors Jason Hase and Eric Johnson.

Hal Sutton shares his thoughts on golf in the Olympics, Xander Schauffele's gold medal performance, how that victory might propel him to winning his first major, Louis Oosthuizen's summer, and how to develop an attitude for winning. I also get his thoughts on how US Ryder Cup Captain Steve Stricker can prevent the team room from becoming a circus with Brooks Koepka, Bryson DeChambeau, Dustin Johnson, and Patrick Reed all on the team.

Shaun Micheel catches us up on his performances at the Sr. PGA Championship and Sr. Open Championship that he just arrived back from. We also hear about trying to prepare for playing links golf, and whatever became of the 7 iron he hit to 2 inches on the last hole of the 2003 PGA Championship, which may be the best approach shot in major championship history.

Top Instructor Jason Hase takes us around his home course Buffalo Dunes which Golf Magazine ranked #8 among the best municipal courses in the country. He also gives us a tip for how to stop hitting our wedges fat.

Eric Johnson is a Golf Digest Top 100 Instructor. He takes us inside his new home course, Yellowstone Golf Club in Big Sky Montana. Eric also weighs in on the upcoming US Ryder Cup team, and how we can be mentally strong when we're faced with those 2-5 foot knee knockers.

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In this episode, I'm joined by former PGA Champions Hal Sutton and Shaun Micheel plus Top Instructors Jason Hase and Eric Johnson.

Hal Sutton shares his thoughts on golf in the Olympics, Xander Schauffele's gold medal performance, how that victory might propel him to winning his first major, Louis Oosthuizen's summer, and how to develop an attitude for winning. I also get his thoughts on how US Ryder Cup Captain Steve Stricker can prevent the team room from becoming a circus with Brooks Koepka, Bryson DeChambeau, Dustin Johnson, and Patrick Reed all on the team.

Shaun Micheel catches us up on his performances at the Sr. PGA Championship and Sr. Open Championship that he just arrived back from. We also hear about trying to prepare for playing links golf, and whatever became of the 7 iron he hit to 2 inches on the last hole of the 2003 PGA Championship, which may be the best approach shot in major championship history.

Top Instructor Jason Hase takes us around his home course Buffalo Dunes which Golf Magazine ranked #8 among the best municipal courses in the country. He also gives us a tip for how to stop hitting our wedges fat.

Eric Johnson is a Golf Digest Top 100 Instructor. He takes us inside his new home course, Yellowstone Golf Club in Big Sky Montana. Eric also weighs in on the upcoming US Ryder Cup team, and how we can be mentally strong when we're faced with those 2-5 foot knee knockers.

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TP is back and shares his thoughts on Collin Morikawa's big win at The Open Championship plus whether Louie Oosthuzien's season is a successful one or one of missed opportunities. He also shares his thoughts on Jordan Spieth and Bryson DeChambeau's meltdown about his Cobra driver.

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Tom Purtzer made one of the most incredible birdies in Tour history on his way to winning the 1991 Colonial Invitational. He made it from a downhill lie in the back lip of the bunker. He takes us inside that shot and how it lead to a complete redesign of that trap. We also hear about his T4 finish at the 1982 Open Championship at Royal Troon, what it's like trying to hit the green at the Postage Stamp hole, and his victory at the 1991 World Series of Golf.

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Bob Ford takes us inside Seminole Golf Club and lets us know why, after decades of secrecy, we finally got to see the course during the TaylorMade Driving Relief match and this year's Walker Cup matches. He also takes us back to the 1983 US Open played at his home course, Oakmont, and the legends he got to play with during the practice round and the tournament. He shares what it was like playing with Nicklaus, Palmer, Weiskopf, Crenshaw, Miller Barber, Hubert Green, Lou Graham, and Bob Gilder.

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Tom Patri shares his thoughts on the similarities between the first two years of Collin Morikawa's career and Tigers'. We also talk about Patrick Reed replacing Bryson DeChambeau on the US Olympic team and if Reed wins the gold, could he repair some of his tarnished reputation?

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David Pursell joins me in the last segment and talks about his course FarmLinks at Pursell Farms. The course has been named the Best Public Course in the state of Alabama by Golf Advisor, GolfAlabama.com, and Golfweek Magazine. Hear what makes it such a fun course to play, the research and development they're doing right there on the course, and the incredible amenities they have there as well.

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This week my guests are Top Instructor Tom Patri, PGA Hall of Famer Bob Ford, PGA Tour Legend Tom Purtzer, and the Founder of FarmLinks at Pursell Farms named Best Public Course in Alabama, David Pursell.

Tom Patri shares his thoughts on the similarities between the first two years of Collin Morikawa's career and Tigers'. We also talk about Patrick Reed replacing Bryson DeChambeau on the US Olympic team and if Reed wins the gold, could he repair some of his tarnished reputation?

Bob Ford takes us inside Seminole Golf Club and lets us know why, after decades of secrecy, we finally got to see the course during the TaylorMade Driving Relief match and this year's Walker Cup matches. He also takes us back to the 1983 US Open played at his home course, Oakmont, and the legends he got to play with during the practice round and the tournament. He shares what it was like playing with Nicklaus, Palmer, Weiskopf, Crenshaw, Miller Barber, Hubert Green, Lou Graham, and Bob Gilder.

Tom Purtzer made one of the most incredible birdies in Tour history on his way to winning the 1991 Colonial Invitational. He made it from a downhill lie in the back lip of the bunker. He takes us inside that shot and how it lead to a complete redesign of that trap. We also hear about his T4 finish at the 1982 Open Championship at Royal Troon, what it's like trying to hit the green at the Postage Stamp hole, and his victory at the 1991 World Series of Golf.

David Pursell joins me in the last segment and talks about his course FarmLinks at Pursell Farms. The course has been named the Best Public Course in the state of Alabama by Golf Advisor, GolfAlabama.com, and Golfweek Magazine. Hear what makes it such a fun course to play, the research and development they're doing right there on the course, and the incredible amenities they have there as well.

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This week my guests are Top Instructor Tom Patri, PGA Hall of Famer Bob Ford, PGA Tour Legend Tom Purtzer, and the Founder of FarmLinks at Pursell Farms named Best Public Course in Alabama, David Pursell.

Tom Patri shares his thoughts on the similarities between the first two years of Collin Morikawa's career and Tigers'. We also talk about Patrick Reed replacing Bryson DeChambeau on the US Olympic team and if Reed wins the gold, could he repair some of his tarnished reputation?

Bob Ford takes us inside Seminole Golf Club and lets us know why, after decades of secrecy, we finally got to see the course during the TaylorMade Driving Relief match and this year's Walker Cup matches. He also takes us back to the 1983 US Open played at his home course, Oakmont, and the legends he got to play with during the practice round and the tournament. He shares what it was like playing with Nicklaus, Palmer, Weiskopf, Crenshaw, Miller Barber, Hubert Green, Lou Graham, and Bob Gilder.

Tom Purtzer made one of the most incredible birdies in Tour history on his way to winning the 1991 Colonial Invitational. He made it from a downhill lie in the back lip of the bunker. He takes us inside that shot and how it lead to a complete redesign of that trap. We also hear about his T4 finish at the 1982 Open Championship at Royal Troon, what it's like trying to hit the green at the Postage Stamp hole, and his victory at the 1991 World Series of Golf.

David Pursell joins me in the last segment and talks about his course FarmLinks at Pursell Farms. The course has been named the Best Public Course in the state of Alabama by Golf Advisor, GolfAlabama.com, and Golfweek Magazine. Hear what makes it such a fun course to play, the research and development they're doing right there on the course, and the incredible amenities they have there as well.

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Joining me this week at Top Instructors Tom Patri and Bob Grissett plus Golf Writer Jay Revel. We recap The Open Championship plus hear thoughts on Morikawa winning in his first Open debut, Jordan's 3rd round, Bryson throwing Cobra under the bus, and whether Louie's season is a success or one of missed opportunities. We also look ahead to the Olympics plus get some tips for what we can learn from Morikawa's deliberate backswing and how to make better decisions out on the course so we don't ruin our round due to poor decision making.

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It's Open Championship week and I had a chance to talk with 3 guys who have hoisted the Claret Jug: Ian Baker-Finch, Mark Calcavecchia, and Mark Wiebe. Hear them share their stories for what it was like for them that week, the challenges of coming down the stretch with the lead, and their post-tournament adventures with the Jug.

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Mark Wiebe shares his insights on preparing to play in an Open Championship. We hear about how mentally challenging links golf is over in England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland due to the frequent weather changes and undulations in the fairways and greens. Mark also shares what he was looking for from his caddie and some of the answers may surprise you.

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Callaway Content Manager John Wunder talks about the evolution of golf equipment and why we don't need to roll the ball back. John points out that the bombers aren't dominating tournaments plus course designers can combat distance through course conditions and layout.

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Andy Lano was out in Big Sky, Montana, and visited The Reserve at Moonlight Basin where The Match was played this week. He talks about the course and his opinion on whether these types of events have run their course. We also hear about his experience caddying in the 2004 Ryder Cup plus his business, Golf Mastery, which helps us with course management and decision making. Check out how you can tap into Andy's wisdom from 25 years as a Tour caddie online at www.golfmastery.net.

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In this episode of Next on the Tee my guest are: 2013 Sr. Open Champion Mark Wiebe, former Tour Caddies Andy Lano and Russ Holden, plus Callaway Content Manager John Wunder.

Mark Wiebe shares his insights on preparing to play in an Open Championship. We hear about how mentally challenging links golf is over in England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland due to the frequent weather changes and undulations in the fairways and greens. Mark also shares what he was looking for from his caddie which sounds very different from other players.

Andy Lano was out in Big Sky, Montana, and visited The Reserve at Moonlight Basin where The Match was played this week. He talks about the course and his opinion on whether these types of events have run their course. We also hear about his experience caddying in the 2004 Ryder Cup plus his business, Golf Mastery, which helps us with course management and decision making. Check out how you can tap into Andy's wisdom from 25 years as a Tour caddie online at www.golfmastery.net.

Callaway Content Manager John Wunder talks about the evolution of golf equipment and why we don't need to roll the ball back. John points out that the bombers aren't dominating tournaments plus course designers can combat distance through course conditions and layout.

We round out the show with a return visit from another former Tour Caddie Russ Holden. Russ worked with Bernhard Langer for over a decade and served as Caddie Captain on the 2004 European Ryder Cup team. He shares his insights from that experience and the great work he's doing for our Military Veterans through his organization Caddy For A Cure.

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Andy Lano was out in Big Sky, Montana, and visited The Reserve at Moonlight Basin where The Match was played this week. He talks about the course and his opinion on whether these types of events have run their course. We also hear about his experience caddying in the 2004 Ryder Cup plus his business, Golf Mastery, which helps us with course management and decision making. Check out how you can tap into Andy's wisdom from 25 years as a Tour caddie online at www.golfmastery.net.

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In this episode of Next on the Tee my guest are: 2013 Sr. Open Champion Mark Wiebe, former Tour Caddies Andy Lano and Russ Holden, plus Callaway Content Manager John Wunder.

Mark Wiebe shares his insights on preparing to play in an Open Championship. We hear about how mentally challenging links golf is over in England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland due to the frequent weather changes and undulations in the fairways and greens. Mark also shares what he was looking for from his caddie and some of the answers may surprise you.

Andy Lano was out in Big Sky, Montana, and visited The Reserve at Moonlight Basin where The Match was played this week. He talks about the course and his opinion on whether these types of events have run their course. We also hear about his experience caddying in the 2004 Ryder Cup plus his business, Golf Mastery, which helps us with course management and decision making. Check out how you can tap into Andy's wisdom from 25 years as a Tour caddie online at www.golfmastery.net.

Callaway Content Manager John Wunder talks about the evolution of golf equipment and why we don't need to roll the ball back. John points out that the bombers aren't dominating tournaments plus course designers can combat distance through course conditions and layout.

Former Tour Caddie Russ Holden was on the bag for over a decade for Bernhard Langer. He also served as Caddie Captain on the 2004 European Ryder Cup team. He shares his insights from that experience and the great work he's doing now for our Military Veterans through his organization Caddy For A Cure.

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In this episode of Next on the Tee my guest are: 2013 Sr. Open Champion Mark Wiebe, former Tour Caddies Andy Lano and Russ Holden, plus Callaway Content Manager John Wunder.

Mark Wiebe shares his insights on preparing to play in an Open Championship. We hear about how mentally challenging links golf is over in England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland due to the frequent weather changes and undulations in the fairways and greens. Mark also shares what he was looking for from his caddie and some of the answers may surprise you.

Andy Lano was out in Big Sky, Montana, and visited The Reserve at Moonlight Basin where The Match was played this week. He talks about the course and his opinion on whether these types of events have run their course. We also hear about his experience caddying in the 2004 Ryder Cup plus his business, Golf Mastery, which helps us with course management and decision making. Check out how you can tap into Andy's wisdom from 25 years as a Tour caddie online at www.golfmastery.net.

Callaway Content Manager John Wunder talks about the evolution of golf equipment and why we don't need to roll the ball back. John points out that the bombers aren't dominating tournaments plus course designers can combat distance through course conditions and layout.

Former Tour Caddie Russ Holden was on the bag for over a decade for Bernhard Langer. He also served as Caddie Captain on the 2004 European Ryder Cup team. He shares his insights from that experience and the great work he's doing now for our Military Veterans through his organization Caddy For A Cure.

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Kevin Roman talks about the principles of the Plane Truth Golf swing and agrees with Hal Sutton on teaching his students to hit it far first and straight second.

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Tournament Director Nathan Grube is back sharing his insights on the Travelers Champion and course set up at TPC River Highlands. I'm also joined by my Thursday Night Tailgate Co-Host Bob Lazzari who is on-site covering the tournament.

Nathan takes us through the amazing charitable work they do giving back to the local community. We also hear about great moments from the tournament's history like the day the earth shook...when Jordan Spieth holed out from the bunker to win in a playoff in 2017. We also go through the last 4 holes of TPC River Highlands, where the tournament is often won or lost on Sunday.

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Tournament Director Nathan Grube is back sharing his insights on the Travelers Champion and course set up at TPC River Highlands. I'm also joined by my Thursday Night Tailgate Co-Host Bob Lazzari who is on-site covering the tournament.

Nathan takes us through the amazing charitable work they do giving back to the local community. We also hear about great moments from the tournament's history like the day the earth shook...when Jordan Spieth holed out from the bunker to win in a playoff in 2017. We also go through the last 4 holes of TPC River Highlands, where the tournament is often won or lost on Sunday.

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Mark Calcavecchia shares his thoughts on Phil Mickelson's win at the PGA Championship plus if we could see more 50+ year old players doing the same going forward. He also shares his thoughts on Jon Rahm having to withdraw from The Memorial, his experience playing in the 1989 and 1991 Ryder Cups, the gamesmanship that went from Seve during his matches, and if playing this year's Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits isn't much of a home course advantage.

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Jane Blalock shares stories from her legendary LPGA career including her wins over LPGA Hall of Famers like Carol Mann, Kathy Whitworth, and Judy Rankin. We also what her life was like off the course, the impact Dinah Shore had on the LPGA Tour, and how Jane helped start the LPGA Legends Tour.

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Jim McLean tells stories from his great college career at the University of Houston and getting to play alongside legends like Bruce Lietzke, John Mahaffey, Bobby Wadkins, Bill Rogers, and Tom Jenkins. We also hear about the work he's done as an Instructor with dozens of the greatest players of all time including our good friends Gary Player, Hal Sutton, and Jane Geddes, and the over 400 Teachers that have been certified through his instructional schools.

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Hear stories and insights from two of the game's great Legends in 1989 Open Champion Mark Calcavecchia and 27-time winner on the LPGA Tour Jane Blalock plus one of the all-time great Instructors Jim McLean.

Mark Calcavecchia shares his thoughts on Phil Mickelson's win at the PGA Championship plus if we could see more 50+ year old players doing the same going forward. He shares his thoughts on Jon Rahm having to withdraw from The Memorial, his experience playing in the 1989 and 1991 Ryder Cups, the gamesmanship that went from Seve during his matches, and if playing this year's Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits isn't much of a home course advantage.

Jane Blalock shares stories from her great LPGA career including her wins over legends like Carol Mann, Kathy Whitworth, and Judy Rankin. We also hear about Dinah Shores' impact on the LPGA Tour, and how Jane helped get the LPGA Legends Tour off the ground.

Jim McLean tells stories from his great college career at the University of Houston and getting to play alongside legends like Bruce Lietzke, John Mahaffey, Bobby Wadkins, Bill Rogers, and Tom Jenkins. We also hear about the work he's done as an Instructor with dozens of the greatest players of all time, and the over 400 Teachers that have been certified through his instructional schools.

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In this segment of the Next on the Tee podcast, Chip Beck may be the most positive person on the planet and it comes through in our conversation. Hear him sharing memories from playing in the 1991 Ryder Cup at Kiawah Island, which is remembered for being the War on the Shore. Hear about how he and Paul Azinger faced off against Seve Ballesteros and Jose Maria Olazabal and the gamesmanship that went on during their matches. We also hear about Chip's close calls in majors, how that prepared him to win, and his breakthrough first victory at the 1988 LA Open.

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Bill Bergin updates us on his course design projects including the great work he did at McLemore, which will continue with a second 18 that promises to be even better than the first. Bill gave me advice on how to play the course so I can beat my buddies when we go on our annual golf trip which will be at McLemore this year. We also hear his insights and memories on Pete Dye's design work, what it was like qualifying for and playing in the 1980 US Open at Baltusrol and the 1984 Open Championship at St. Andrews; when his 3rd round 66 tied for the low round of the tournament.

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Michelle Holmes talks about the joy of teaching young kids the game, the importance of parental support, and the impact our facial expressions can have when our kids hit poor shots. What we are communicating to our kids will stick with them and impact other aspects of their lives. Michelle is a treasure in our game and why comes through in everything she does. Hear our conversation here.

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Tom Patri shares his thoughts on Phil Mickelson's big win, Phil's place among the all-time greats, coupled with Stewart Cink's 2 wins this year, do Old Guys Rule, plus putting tips to help us make those 3-5 foot knee knockers that can make or break our rounds.

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Joining me on this episode are Top Instructor Tom Patri, 4 Time winner on Tour Chip Beck, Top US Kids Instructor Michelle Holmes, and Top Golf Course Designer Bill Bergin.

Tom Patri shares his thoughts on Phil Mickelson's big win, Phil's place among the all-time greats, coupled with Stewart Cink's 2 wins this year, do Old Guys Rule, plus putting tips to help us make those 3-5 foot knee knockers that can make or break our rounds.

Chip Beck may be the most positive person on the planet and it comes through in our conversation. Hear him sharing memories from playing in the 1991 Ryder Cup at Kiawah Island, which is remembered for being the War on the Shore. Hear about how he and Paul Azinger faced off against Seve Ballesteros and Jose Maria Olazabal and the gamesmanship that went on during their matches. We also hear about Chip's close calls in majors, how that prepared him to win, and his breakthrough first victory at the 1988 LA Open.

Michelle Holmes talks about the joy of teaching young kids the game, the importance of parental support, and the impact our facial expressions can have when our kids hit poor shots. What we are communicating to our kids will stick with them and impact other aspects of their lives. Michelle is a treasure in our game and why comes through in everything she does. Hear our conversation here.

Bill Bergin updates us on his course design projects including the great work he did at McLemore, which will continue with a second 18 that promises to be even better than the first. Bill gave me advice for how to play the course during my upcoming annual guys' golf trip there. We also hear his insights and memories on Pete Dye's design work, what it was like qualifying for and playing in the 1980 US Open at Baltusrol and the 1984 Open Championship at St. Andrews; when his 3rd round 66 tied for low round of the tournament.

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Tom Patri shares his thoughts on Phil Mickelson's big win, Phil's place among the all-time greats, coupled with Stewart Cink's 2 wins this year, do Old Guys Rule, plus putting tips to help us make those 3-5 foot knee knockers that can make or break our rounds.

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Joining this episode are Top Instructor Tom Patri, 4 Time winner on Tour Chip Beck, Top US Kids Instructor Michelle Holmes, and Top Golf Course Designer Bill Bergin.

Tom Patri shares his thoughts on Phil Mickelson's big win, Phil's place among the all-time greats plus shares putting tips to help make more 3-5 footers.

Chip Beck shares his memories from playing in the 1991 Ryder Cup at Kiawah Island. Hear about how he and Paul Azinger faced off against Seve and Jose Maria Olazabal and the gamesmanship that went on during their matches. We also hear about Chip's 2nd place finishes in majors and his breakthrough win at the 1988 LA Open.

Michelle Holmes talks about teaching young kids the game and the importance of parent's support and facial expressions when their kids hit poor shots.

Bill Bergin updates us on his course design projects, lends advice for my upcoming guys golf trip to The McLemore, and shares insights on Pete Dye designed courses

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Brian Jacobs shares his thoughts on the PGA Championship and what we saw from Phil Mickelson. He also shares tips for how to chip it closer and hit better shots out of the deep rough.

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This week on the Next on the Tee podcast we talk about Phil's incredible victory at the PGA Championship plus how to gain more distance off the tee and chip it closer with two of the Top Instructors in the game Keith Jarvis & Brian Jacobs plus Dr. Bob Jones IV and former Golf Channel Producer, now fantastic Author Keith Hirshland.

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This week on the Next on the Tee podcast we talk about Phil's incredible victory at the PGA Championship plus how to gain more distance off the tee and chip it closer with two of the Top Instructors in the game Keith Jarvis & Brian Jacobs plus Dr. Bob Jones IV and former Golf Channel Producer and Author Keith Hirshland.

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This week on the Next on the Tee podcast we talk about Phil's incredible victory at the PGA Championship plus how to gain more distance off the tee and chip it closer with two of the Top Instructors in the game Keith Jarvis & Brian Jacobs plus Dr. Bob Jones IV and former Golf Channel Producer and Author Keith Hirshland.

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Mark Carnevale is on-site at the PGA Championship at The Ocean Course on Kiawah Island. He shares his insights on the course conditions, what to expect this week, and who he thinks the course favors. We also discuss the myriad of coaches Tour players have now and combined with all of the stats available to them, is that actually too much information to process?

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Joe Grohman has known Tiger since Tiger was 13. As the Head Golf Pro at the Navy Course at Seal Beach, Joe became friends with Earl and Tiger. A picture of Joe & Tiger appears on the cover of Joe's book, "How to Golf A Beginner's Guide, and Earl wrote the forward. Joe was interviewed for the HBO documentary about Tiger's life that aired early this year. Hear his thoughts on what that experience was like, and if Tiger was depicted fairly.

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Tom Patri shares tips for playing in windy conditions like the ones the PGA Tour players are likely to face at the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island, for the PGA Championship. We hear his experience playing there plus his thoughts on the NCAA canceling the Women's Regional Tournament last week in Baton Rouge.

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Tom Patri shares tips for playing in windy conditions like the ones the PGA Tour players are likely to face at the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island, for the PGA Championship, plus his thoughts on the NCAA canceling the Women's Regional Tournament last week in Baton Rouge.

Joe Grohman has known Tiger since Tiger was 13. As the Head Golf Pro at the Navy Course at Seal Beach, Joe became friends with Earl and Tiger. A picture of Joe & Tiger appears on the cover of Joe's book, "How to Golf A Beginner's Guide, and Earl wrote the forward. Joe was interviewed for the HBO documentary about Tiger's life that aired early this year. Hear his thoughts on what that experience was like, and if Tiger was depicted fairly.

Mark Carnevale is on-site at the PGA Championship at The Ocean Course on Kiawah Island. He shares his insights on the course conditions, what to expect this week, and who he thinks the course favors. We also discuss the myriad of coaches Tour players have now and combined with all of the stats available to them, is that actually too much information to process?

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Tom Patri shares tips for playing in windy conditions like the ones the PGA Tour players are likely to face at the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island, for the PGA Championship, plus his thoughts on the NCAA canceling the Women's Regional Tournament last week in Baton Rouge.

Joe Grohman has known Tiger since Tiger was 13. As the Head Golf Pro at the Navy Course at Seal Beach, Joe became friends with Earl and Tiger. A picture of Joe & Tiger appears on the cover of Joe's book, "How to Golf A Beginner's Guide, and Earl wrote the forward. Joe was interviewed for the HBO documentary about Tiger's life that aired early this year. Hear his thoughts on what that experience was like, and if Tiger was depicted fairly.

Mark Carnevale is on-site at the PGA Championship at The Ocean Course on Kiawah Island. He shares his insights on the course conditions, what to expect this week, and who he thinks the course favors. We also discuss the myriad of coaches Tour players have now and combined with all of the stats available to them, is that actually too much information to process?

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Evan Schiller shares stories from his college golf days at the University of Miami, playing in the 1986 US Open, how he got started photographing golf courses, and the great story of how he kicked open the door out to the roof of a St. Andrews restaurant to get his iconic picture of the 18th hole of the Old Course.

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Brent Dornford updates us on what's going on over at Old Head Golf Links in Kinsale, Ireland as they start to open back up from the Covid-19 pandemic. We also hear about some of the new course redesign work that was completed recently and the Tour players they are anticipating making the short trip over following this year's Open Championship.

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Stu Sackowitz, Orthopedic Specialist & Founder of Pine Valley Orthotics, joins me in this segment. If you have back, hip, knee, ankle, or foot pain before, during, or after your round, Stu shares how to make not only make it better but perhaps how to alleviate it for good.

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Brent Dornford of Old Head Golf Links Plus PGA Professional and Photographer Extraordinaire Evan Schiller, & Orthopedic Specialist Stu Sackowitz Join Me...

Brent takes inside the history of Old Head Golf Links in Kinsale, Ireland. We hear about the development of the course and the latest course updates. Brent also talks about the Tour players they expect to make the short trip over after The Open Championship.

Evan Schiller talks about his college golf days at the University of Miami, what it was like playing in the 1986 US Open, his transition to photography, the fantastic photos he took at Old Head, and the world's greatest courses including the story of how he kicked in the door leading to the roof at The Old Course restaurant so he could get some iconic photos of the 18th hole.

Orthopedic Specialist and the Founder of Pine Valley Orthotics LLC, Stu Sackowitz also joins me. If you suffer from back, hip, knee, ankle, or foot pain before, during, or after your round of golf, Stu talks about how he can make it better or alleviate it altogether.

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Brent Dornford of Old Head Golf Links Plus PGA Professional and Photographer Extraordinaire Evan Schiller, & Orthopedic Specialist Stu Sackowitz Join Me...

Brent takes inside the history of Old Head Golf Links in Kinsale, Ireland. We hear about the development of the course and the latest course updates. Brent also talks about the Tour players they expect to make the short trip over after The Open Championship.

Evan Schiller talks about his college golf days at the University of Miami, what it was like playing in the 1986 US Open, his transition to photography, the fantastic photos he took at Old Head, and the world's greatest courses including the story of how he kicked in the door leading to the roof at The Old Course restaurant so he could get some iconic photos of the 18th hole.

Orthopedic Specialist and the Founder of Pine Valley Orthotics, Stu Sackowitz also joins me. If you suffer from back, hip, knee, ankle, or foot pain before, during, or after your round of golf, Stu talks about how he can make it better or alleviate it altogether.

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Brent Dornford of Old Head Golf Links Plus PGA Professional and Photographer Extraordinaire Evan Schiller, & Orthopedic Specialist Stu Sackowitz Join Me...

Brent takes inside the history of Old Head Golf Links in Kinsale, Ireland. We hear about the development of the course, the latest course updates. Brent also talks about the Tour players who regularly make the short trip over after The Open Championship.

Evan Schiller talks about his college golf days at the University of Miami, what it was like playing in the 1986 US Open, his transition to photography, the fantastic photos he taken at Old Head and the world's greatest courses including the story of breaking down the door leading to the roof at The Old Course restaurant so he could get some iconic photos of the 18th hole.

Stu Sackowitz shares the history behind his orthotic that can help alleviate your back, hip, knee, ankle, or foot pain. If you're in pain before, during, or after your round of golf you'll want to hear what Stu has to say.

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Tom Patri shares his thoughts on the new PGA Tour Incentive Program, plus memories from working with Seve Ballesteros, and how teaching has changed over the years.

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Two of the Top Instructors in the game, Tom Patri and Rob Strano plus PGA Tour Legend Tom Purtzer, and former NHL Goalie turned Broadcaster, and Golf Enthusiast Darren Pang are next on the tee with me this week.

Tom Patri shares his thoughts on the new PGA Tour Incentive Program, plus memories from working with Seve Ballesteros, and how teaching has changed over the years.

Tom Purtzer takes us through some of his 9 Tour victories along with his Top 10 finish in the 1977 & '79 US Opens and the 1982 Open Championship at Royal Troon. We also hear about his twin daughters and why they were named after Robin Yount and Juli Inkster.

Rob Strano takes us inside his great TV show, The Golf Kingdom. Rob also spent some time recently with Collin Montgomery at Rob's Golf Academy in Destin, Florida. We also get some tips to help us improve our chipping and putting.

We round out the show with former Chicago Blackhawks Goalie turned TV Broadcaster Darren Pang. Panger shares stories from his junior hockey days right up through his time with the Blackhawks. We hear about some of his golf buddies like Wayne Gretzky, Dan Quinn, and Steve Yzerman. Plus we hear how he got to call hockey in the Winter Olympics and work alongside the Vin Scully of hockey, Doc Emrick.

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Former PGA of America President Suzy Whaley plus 2010 LPGA National Teacher of the Year Cindy Miller, and Short Game Guru Brandon Stooksbury join me.

Cindy Miller shares her insights on how to score better, how to get over the psychological hump of trying to break 80, 90, or 100 for the first time, how not to played scared, and keeping your emotional cool on the course.

Suzy Whaley took us on a journey through her career in golf from playing her college golf at the University of North Carolina, winning 2 team titles at the Duke Invitational Championships on Duke soil, playing on the LPGA Tour, being the first woman in nearly 60 years (since Babe Didrickson-Zaharias) to qualify to play in a PGA Tour event at the Greater Hartford Open in 2003, and then being the first female President of the PGA of America.

Brandon Stooksbury is a short game guru and shared tips for hitting pitch shots closer, how to get out of a greenside bunker, and how to get clean contact in a fairway bunker or off a tight lie.

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Former PGA of America President Suzy Whaley plus 2010 LPGA National Teacher of the Year Cindy Miller, and Short Game Guru Brandon Stooksbury join me.

Cindy Miller shares her insights on how to score better, how to get over the psychological hump of trying to break 80, 90, or 100 for the first time, how not to play scared, and keeping your emotional cool on the course.

Suzy Whaley took us on a journey through her career in golf from playing her college golf at the University of North Carolina, winning 2 team titles at the Duke Invitational Championships on Duke soil, playing on the LPGA Tour, being the first woman in nearly 60 years (since Babe Didrickson-Zaharias) to qualify to play in a PGA Tour event at the Greater Hartford Open in 2003, and then being the first female President of the PGA of America.

Brandon Stooksbury is a short game guru and shared tips for hitting pitch shots closer, how to get out of a greenside bunker, and how to get clean contact in a fairway bunker or off a tight lie.

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We help build your game from the ground up with Top Instructor Tom Patri and the Developer of BrodiTrak Golf and Manitoba Golf Hall of Famer Terry Hashimoto. We also hear the latest from the LPGA Legends Tour from their Commissioner and 2 time LPGA Major Champion Jane Geddes.

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We help you build your game and add power from the ground up this week on Next on the Tee with Top Instructor Tom Patri and the Co-Deisgner of BodiTrak Golf and Manitoba Golf Hall of Famer Terry Hashimoto. We also get updates on the LPGA Legends Tour from their Commission and 2 time LPGA Major Champion Jane Geddes. 

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This week I'm joined by Top Instructors Tom Patri & John Mascari, Talking Golf Getaways Host Mitch Laurance, the Host of The Augusta Golf Show John Patrick.

We recap The Masters, talk about the course and what aspects of it TV doesn't do justice to. Mitch Laurance takes us inside two historic golf courses near Augusta National, Palmetto Golf Club and Aiken Golf Club, and their significance to the game in this country. Tom Patri and John Mascari share playing lessons for how to hit our scoring irons (7-8-9 irons) closer to the hole and why so many Pros are going to the claw grip with their putting strokes.

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Tom Patri shares his thoughts on this year's Masters Tournament, we look back at the 1998 tournament, Mark O'Meara's big win, and Jack Nicklaus' Sunday charge. Tom also shares some tips for hitting it close with our scoring irons (7-8-9).

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Frank Jasper, who played Brian Shute in the 80's classic movie Vision Quest joins me.

What a HUGE thrill getting to talk with Frank Jasper who played Brian Shute in one of my all-time favorite movies Vision Quest. Frank takes us inside the movie and what it was like being a part of something that has inspired people for generations now. He talks about how well the movie has stood the test of time, what it was like doing that famous scene of him climbing the bleachers holding the log behind his neck and filming the final wrestling scene with Matthew Modine. We also talked about the positive impact he continues to have on the lives of others teaching them proper diet and holistic medicine, plus the influence his father and Arnold Schwarzenegger had on his life.

I had so much fun talking with Frank. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did.

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This week I'm joined by Top Instructors Tom Patri & John Mascari, Talking Golf Getaways Host Mitch Laurance, the Host of The Augusta Golf Show John Patrick.

We recap The Masters, talk about the course and what aspects of it TV doesn't do justice to. Mitch Laurance takes us inside two historic golf courses near Augusta National, Palmetto Golf Club and Aiken Golf Club, and their significance to the game in this country. Tom Patri and John Mascari share playing lessons for how to hit our scoring irons (7-8-9 irons) closer to the hole and why so many Pros are going to the claw grip with their putting strokes.

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This week I'm joined by Top Instructors Tom Patri & John Mascari, Talking Golf Getaways Host Mitch Laurance, the Host of The Augusta Golf Show John Patrick.

We recap The Masters, talk about the course and what aspects of it TV doesn't do justice to. Mitch Laurance takes us inside two historic golf courses near Augusta National, Palmetto Golf Club and Aiken Golf Club and their significance to the game in this country. Tom Patri and John Mascari share playing lessons for how to hit our scoring irons (7-8-9 irons) closer to the hole and why so many Pros are going to the claw grip with their putting strokes.

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On this episode, hear stories and insights on The Masters and Augusta National from 2011 US Senior Open Champion Olin Browne, Backspin Golf Host Matthew Laurance, and Broadcast Legend Ben Wright.

2011 US Senior Open Champion Olin Browne takes us on the course at Augusta National to let us know what it's like playing there and in the Tournament. Hear his explanation of the wind tunnel that the 13th hole is and how the trees around the 12th green causes the wind to swirl making club selection a challenge. He also talks about how intimidating the tee shot is on 18.

Matthew Laurance talks about how the reality of being at Augusta National far exceeds your expectations regardless of how high they are. We also talk about who he is rooting for and perhaps against and how nervous he and any of us would be if we got that invitation to play the course.

Ben Wright takes us behind the camera for what it was like preparing to broadcast the tournament. We hear about legendary Executive Producer Frank Chirkinian and how Clifford Roberts summoned Mr. Wright to Butler Cabin to audition to see if he would allow him to be a part of CBS's broadcast team. We also get his thoughts on the chances this year for Rory McIlroy, Lee Westwood, and Jordan Spieth.

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2011 US Senior Open Champion Olin Browne takes us on the course at Augusta National to let us know what it's like playing there and in the Tournament. Hear his explanation of the wind tunnel that the 13th hole is and how the trees around the 12th green causes the wind to swirl making club selection a challenge. He also talks about how intimidating the tee shot is on 18.

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On this episode, hear stories and insights on The Masters and Augusta National from 2011 US Senior Open Champion Olin Browne, Backspin Golf Host Matthew Laurance, and Broadcast Legend Ben Wright.

Olin Browne takes us on the course and explains the wind tunnel on Amen Corner and what it's like trying to figure out which club to hit on the 12th tee. We also hear about how intimidating the tee shot is on 18.

Matthew Laurance talks about how the reality of being at Augusta National far exceeds regardless of how high your expectations are. We also talk about how nervous any of us would be if we got that invitation to play the course.

Ben Wright takes us behind the camera for what it was like preparing to broadcast the tournament. We hear about legendary Executive Producer Frank Chirkinian, how Clifford Roberts summoned Mr. Wright to Butler Cabin to audition to see if he would allow him to be a part of CBS's broadcast team. We also get his thoughts on the chances this year for Rory McIlroy, Lee Westwood, and Jordan Spieth.

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Gary Player joins me and shares memories from his 3 Masters victories plus his run of 3 victories in a row in 1978 starting with The Masters, his thoughts on Bryson DeChambeau, why Tom Wieskopf never won at Augusta, the importance of having longevity and the overuse of the term superstar.

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This week my guests are PGA Tour Legend John Cook and Top Instructors Tom Patri and Kevin Roman.

All three of the guys share their thoughts on the WGC Match Play event and we look ahead to The Masters. Additionally TP shares tips for how to hit it closer from 80 yards in. John Cook talks about the work he's doing Patrick Cantlay and how to deal with pressure on the course. Kevin Roman talks about the principles of Plane Truth Golf and agrees with Hal Sutton on teaching his students to hit it far first and straight second.

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PGA Tour Legend John Cook plus two of the Top Instructors in the game, Tom Patri and Kevin Roman join me this week.

We'll get John Cook's perspective on the WGC Match Play event and strategy for playing match play versus stroke play. We'll also look ahead to The Masters, hear about when he set the all-time mark for low 54 hole total on Tour at the St. Jude Classic, and his second-place finishes at the 1992 Open Championship and PGA Championship.

It's time to get your short game in shape and we'll do just that with short game guru Tom Patri.

2014 Georgia PGA Professional of the Year Kevin Roman returns to the show. We'll talk about fixing that over-the-top move that causes us to pull hook the ball, his love/hate relationship with Twitter, why  he switched to Srixon's golf ball, and why he says shooting free throws should be like sinking 1 foot putts.

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The Golf Channel's Golf Today Co-Host Damon Hack shares his insights on the Arnold Palmer Invitational, The Players Championship, Rory, Bryson, and the disappointment over Tiger's latest accident.

Top LPGA Instructor Nancy Quarcelino talks about helping to get the women's golf team started at Western Kentucky University during her sophomore year, plus the things she did to pay her way through grad school at Florida State and the impact Bobby Bowden had on her. We also get a lesson on how to chip the ball closer to the hole.

Bob Winskowicz is the Founder of Sqairz Golf. We hear about what makes their golf shoes superior to every other one on the market. Bob takes us through the construction of their shoe leads and why that leads to greater stability and balance in our swing, which leads to greater distance. Sqairz is the best golf shoe I've ever worn and you'll hear why I wanted to partner with them and why Nick Faldo and John Daly reached out to Bob to partner with them as well.

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The Golf Channel's Golf Today Co-Host Damon Hack shares his insights on the Arnold Palmer Invitational, The Players Championship, Rory, Bryson, and the disappointment over Tiger's latest accident.

Top LPGA Instructor Nancy Quarcelino talks about helping to get the women's golf team started at Western Kentucky University during her sophomore year, plus the things she did to pay her way through grad school at Florida State and the impact Bobby Bowden had on her. We also get a lesson on how to chip the ball closer to the hole.

Bob Winskowicz is the Founder of Sqairz Golf. We hear about what makes their golf shoes superior to every other one on the market. Bob takes us through the construction of their shoe leads and why that leads to greater stability and balance in our swing, which leads to greater distance. Sqairz is the best golf shoe I've ever worn and you'll hear why I wanted to partner with them and why Nick Faldo and John Daly reached out to Bob to partner with them as well.

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Hal Sutton talks about playing to win, not to finish 2nd. We hear what it was like standing on the tee looking at the island green of the 17th hole of The Players Championship with a one-stroke lead in the final round, over Tiger Woods. We also hear the story of Hal's caddie Freddie Burns and what it says about players who go to the left side of the driving range versus the right side.

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Former PGA Tour Pro Bob Friend talks about his experience playing in The Players Championship in 1999 plus being paired with Arnold Palmer and Seve Ballesteros at the Bay Hill Invitational.

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Our resident Director of Instruction Tom Patri shares his thoughts on The Players Championship, Rory chasing even more distance, Bryson's recent power displays, looking ahead to The Masters, and how to shake the rust off your golf swing.

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Our resident Director of Instruction Tom Patri shares his thoughts on The Players Championship, Rory chasing even more distance, Bryson's recent power displays, looking ahead to The Masters, and how to shake the rust off your golf swing.

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PGA Tour Legend Hal Sutton plus Top Instructor Tom Patri and 2-time winner on Tour Bob Friend Jr. join me. Hear their thoughts on The Players Championship, what it was like for Hal to stand on the 17th tee with a 1 shot lead over Tiger Woods in 2000, what his caddie said to him as they walked to the 18th tee, and why you do pin seek on 17 when you're in second place even if it goes in the water...you're playing to win. Plus gets tips from TP on how to shake the rust off your golf swing and what it was like for Bob Friend when he was paired with Arnold Palmer and Seve Ballesteros in the 1999 Bay Hill Invitational.

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PGA Tour Legend Hal Sutton plus Top Instructor Tom Patri and 2-time winner on Tour Bob Friend Jr. join me. Hear their thoughts on The Players Championship, what it was like for Hal to stand on the 17th tee with a 1 shot lead over Tiger Woods in 2000, what his caddie said to him as they walked to the 18th tee, and why you do pin seek on 17 when you're in second place even if it goes in the water...you're playing to win. Plus gets tips from TP on how to shake the rust off your golf swing and what it was like for Bob Friend when he was paired with Arnold Palmer and Seve Ballesteros in the 1999 Bay Hill Invitational.

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In this episode of Thursday Night Tailgate, we celebrate our 9th Anniversary by inducting 4 great guests and Legends into our Guest Hall of Fame: former Cowboys RB and Head Coach of the Broncos, Giants, and Falcons Dan Reeves, former Bucs Offensive Lineman and current Jets Offensive Line Coach Todd Washington, former Dolphins, Rams, and Chargers TE Randy McMichael, and former B.C. Lions WR Marco Iannuzzi. Hear them sharing stories from their careers plus insights into what's going on around the League.

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Actor turned ESPN Radio Host and Kentucky Section of the PGA of America Media Representative of the Year shares his thoughts on the Masters and some of the incredible play over those 4 days.

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Top Instructor Tom Patri shares his thoughts The Masters including DJ's win, Bryson's struggles, what Tiger showed following the 10 he made on #12, plus some drills to keep your game sharp over the winter.

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This week we look back at The Masters with Top Instructor Tom Patri, PGA Tour Pro Nick O'Hern shares his experiences playing in the Tournament and former Tour Caddie, NHL Star, and Celebrity Tour Champion Dan Quinn talks about being on the bag for Ernie Els in the 2010 Masters.

Nick also brought Tom Naramore along to talk about the app that Tom is Co-Founder of D3 Golf, which allows you to challenge your friends of even Nick to a match even if those friends or Nick are all the way across the country.

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We'll look back at what we saw at The Masters with Top Instructor Tom Patri, PGA Tour Pro Nick O'Hern, and former Tour Caddie, NHL Star, and 5 Times Celebrity Tour Champion Dan Quinn.

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This week Major Champions Olin Browne and Mark Wiebe plus Backspin Golf Host and Kentucky Section PGA of America's Media Representative of the Year Matthew Laurance join me.

Olin and Mark reflect back on their Masters appearances plus all three guys share their thoughts on this year's tournament, what we saw from Dustin Johnson, what we didn't see from Bryson DeChambeau, and what Tiger taught all of us AFTER he took a 10 on number 12.

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Hear Masters stories and insights into this year's tournament from Major Champions Olin Browne and Mark Wiebe, plus Kentucky PGA Media Representative of Year Matthew Laurance.

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Ben Wright shares his memories from the 1975 Masters battle between Jack Nicklaus, Tom Weiskopf and Johnny Miller. He also talks about Gary Player's triumph in 1978 when he shot a then course record 64 in the final round, playing alongside Seve Ballesteros on his 21st birthday. We also hear who Mr. Wright's favorites are for this year and why.

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John Patrick, Host of the Augusta Golf Show, shares his insights on how the Augusta National grounds look compared to what we're used to in April, plus the economic impact the city has dealt with due to the loss of patrons, and what he expects to see in this year's tournament.

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Top Instructor Tom Patri shares his thoughts on the hype that Bryson could break Augusta National, plus shares his thoughts on Rory, Phil, and Tiger. TP also shares a playing lesson for how to deal with wet conditions.

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On this Veterans Day Special of Next on the Tee I'm joined by PGA Tour SuperStore and Class A Teaching Professional Tim Wilkes. Tim is also on the Board of Directors of the Atlanta Chapter of the Adaptive Golf Association which specializes in teaching the game to our wounded Veterans.

We start our conversation by learning about Tim's own struggles dealing with Muscular Dystrophy which was discovered when he was 13. His challenge to overcome his own disability plus his love of the game has led him to focus his life on helping wounded Veterans learn or re-learn how to play golf. He shares his processes and techniques for reaching and improving the lives of Veterans struggling with physical limitations or the effects of PTSD and how the game has positively impacted their lives.

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This week on Next on the Tee I'm joined by Top Instructor Tom Patri, the Host of the Augusta Golf Show John Patrick, and Legendary Broadcaster Ben Wright. We talk Masters past and present. Hear their insights into this year's Tournament plus memories from the battle between Nicklaus, Weiskopf, and Miller in 1975, Gary Players' triumph in 1978, Seve's wins in '80 and '83 plus collapse in '86, and if Bryson DeChambeau will overpower the course or if that's just pre-tournament hype.

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On this Veterans Day Special of Next on the Tee I'm joined by PGA Tour SuperStore and Class A Teaching Professional Tim Wilkes. Tim is also on the Board of Directors of the Atlanta Chapter of the Adaptive Golf Association which specializes in teaching the game to our wounded Veterans.

We start our conversation by learning about Tim's own struggles dealing with Muscular Dystrophy which was discovered when he was 13. His challenge to overcome his own disability plus his love of the game has led him to focus his life on helping wounded Veterans learn or re-learn how to play golf. He shares his processes and techniques for reaching and improving the lives of Veterans struggling with physical limitations or the effects of PTSD and how the game has positively impacted their lives.

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Hal Sutton talks about why he's opened up so much lately on Twitter, over zealous parents and junior golf, being patient with swing changes, how he entertained his peers during rain delays, and insights on The Masters.

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Hal Sutton talks about the impact that a parent's over zealous desire for their junior golfer's success can have a lasting negative impact on their child's psyche. He also talks about why he's opening up to us on Twitter, how he would entertain the other players during rain delays, plus thoughts on The Masters.

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Mark Calcavecchia talks about his battle with Covid-19 plus his first Masters experience, what he did with the Claret Jug during his year with it after winning the Open Championship in 1989, and setting the PGA Tour record with 9 consecutive birdies at the 2009 Canadian Open.

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Chris Mitchell talks about some of the great golf courses to play along Cape Cod and Southeast Massachusetts, plus his fantasy golf picks and insights for The Masters.

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On this episode of Next on the Tee hear my conversations with PGA Tour legends Hal Sutton and Mark Calcavecchia plus New England.Golf Writer and Podcast Host Chris Mitchell.

Hal Sutton shares his thoughts on the impact that a parent's over zealous desire for their junior golfer's success can have on their child's psyche and love for the game. He also talks about what has led to him opening up on Twitter, how he would entertain the other players during rain delays, plus thoughts on The Masters.

Mark Calcavecchia talks about his battle with Covid-19 plus his first Masters experience, what he did with the Claret Jug during his year with it after winning the Open Championship in 1989, and setting the record with 9 birdies in a row at the 2009 Canadian Open.

Chris Mitchell talks about some of the great golf courses to play along Cape Cod and Southeast Massachusetts, plus his fantasy golf picks and insights for The Masters.

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John Mascari shares how his role as a PGA Professional has changed from the days of just being a Teacher to being a small business owner. He also shares his thoughts on the skyrocketing sports betting industy, where the role of the PGA Professional is going, what the PGA of America needs to pay attention to going forward, and how he makes the game more fun for his junior players.

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Two of the Top Instructors in the game, Tom Patri and John Mascari share their insights and playing lessons, plus PerfectMotion CEO Rich Kosowsky talks about how their app can pick up your swing flaws and help you fix them in real time on this edition of Next on the Tee.

Tom Patri shares his thoughts on the growth of sports betting, why he switched from his old reliable Ping Anser putter to a new Scotty Cameron Phantom, and why all the commercials talk about speed and distance versus short game and putting.

John Mascari shares how his role as a PGA Professional has changed from the days of just being a Teacher to being a small business owner. He also shares his thoughts for where the role is going and what the PGA of America needs to pay attention to going forward.

Rich Kosowsky talks about their PerfectMotion app that identifies swing flaws in real time by using artificial intelligence and your phone's camera. The app enables you to work directly with their stable of Instructors that includes PGA Legend Chip Beck.

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Two of the Top Instructors in the game, Tom Patri and John Mascari share their insights and playing lessons, plus PerfectMotion CEO Rich Kosowsky talks about how their app can pick up your swing flaws and help you fix them in real time on this edition of Next on the Tee.

Tom Patri shares his thoughts on the growth of sports betting, why he switched from his old reliable Ping Anser putter to a new Scotty Cameron Phantom, and why all the commercials talk about speed and distance versus short game and putting.

John Mascari shares how his role as a PGA Professional has changed from the days of just being a Teacher to being a small business owner. He also shares his thoughts for where the role is going and what the PGA of America needs to pay attention to going forward.

Rich Kosowsky talks about their PerfectMotion app that identifies swing flaws in real time by using artificial intelligence and your phone's camera. The app enables you to work directly with their stable of Instructors that includes PGA Legend Chip Beck.

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Bryan Finnerty shares his story of going from an 11 year member of the Detroit Rockers in the National Professional Soccer League, to owning some of the largest sports arenas in the country, to being a Board member of the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame, to being CEO of V1 Sports and the Galway Bay brand.

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Kellie Stenzel, PGA Master Professional & LPGA Top 50 Instructor, Shares Tips for Longer Drives & Gaining Distance Control on Your Chips...

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Top Instructor and Host of The Golf Kingdom TV Show Rob Strano shares his thoughts on Bryson DeChambeau, what his long drives could mean at The Masters, plus tips for how to putt well on aerated greens and the myth that all putts break towards the water.

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On this segment of Next on the Tee, PGA Master Professional & Top 50 Women's Instructor Kellie Stenzel talks about her trip to Jackson Hole, Wyoming and across the state of Montana playing golf with her son. She also shares tips for how we can get center face contact for greater distance, when and if there are shot where you should change our grip, and how to gain distance control on our chip shots.

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Jon Goin shares his golf journey that led him to being the Head Golf Professional at TPC Southwind in Memphis site of the WGC FedEx - St. Jude Invitational. Jon shares two favorite stories from tournament time, both include Phil Mickelson. Jon now owns Timber Truss Golf Course in Olive Branch, Mississippi and he talks about how they are making the game even more fun by replacing some golf carts with Finn Scooters that are allowing their players to complete their rounds in about 2 hours. We also hear how they are breaking down old barriers that kept people from wanting to play golf and how he's bringing private club customer service to his public course. 

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Two of the Top Instructors in the game, Rob Strano and Kellie Stenzel, plus the former Head Professional at TPC Southwind in Memphis and now Owner of the TimberTruss Golf Club in Olive Branch, Mississippi, join me...

Rob Strano shares his thoughts on Bryson DeChambeau, what his long drives could mean at The Masters, plus tips for how to putt well on aerated greens and the myth that all putts break towards the water.

Kellie Stenzel talks about her trip to Jackson Hole, Wyoming and across the state of Montana playing golf along the way. She also shares tips for how to get center face contact for greater distance, when and if there are shot where you should change your grip, and how to get distance control on our chip shots.

Jon Goin shares his golf journey that led him to being the Head Golf Professional at TPC Southwind in Memphis. We also hear his two favorite stories from tournament time, both include Phil Mickelson. Jon now owns Timber Truss Golf Course in Olive Branch, Mississippi and he talks about how they are making the game even more fun by replacing some golf carts with Finn Scooters that are allowing their players to complete their rounds in about 2 hours and how he's bringing private club customer service to his public course. 

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Two of the Top Instructors in the game, Rob Strano and Kellie Stenzel, plus the former Head Professional at TPC Southwind in Memphis and now Owner of the TimberTruss Golf Club in Olive Branch, Mississippi, join me...

Rob Strano shares his thoughts on Bryson DeChambeau, what his long drives could mean at The Masters, plus tips for how to putt well on aerated greens and the myth that all putts break towards the water.

Kellie Stenzel talks about her trip to Jackson Hole, Wyoming and across the state of Montana playing golf along the way. She also shares tips for how to get center face contact for greater distance, when and if there are shot where you should change your grip, and how to get distance control on our chip shots.

Jon Goin shares his golf journey that led him to being the Head Golf Professional at TPC Southwind in Memphis. We also hear his two favorite stories from tournament time, both include Phil Mickelson. Jon now owns Timber Truss Golf Course in Olive Branch, Mississippi and he talks about how they are making the game even more fun by replacing some golf carts with Finn Scooters that are allowing their players to complete their rounds in about 2 hours and how he's bringing private club customer service to his public course. 

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Chip Beck shares memories from his stellar college golf career at the University of Georgia plus advice and tips he received from some of the game's greatest legends.

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It's Tom Patri's birthday and he joins me to celebrate on this segment of Next on the Tee. Hear TP's thoughts on Sergio Garcia's win at the Sanderson Farms Championship, how putting with your eyes closed could actually help you like it did Sergio, and whether Sergio belongs in the World Golf Hall of Fame. Tom also shares this thoughts on whether we should replace our 4 & 5 irons with hybrids.

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Ralph Kepple talks about being in charge of the grounds at East Lake Golf Club home of the Tour Championship and the course Bobby Jones grew up playing on.

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This week on Next on the Tee I'm joined by our resident Director of Instruction Tom Patri, 4 time winner on the PGA Tour Chip Beck, and East Lake Golf Club Director of Agronomy Ralph Kepple.

Tom Patri shares his thoughts Sergio Garcia's win at the Sanderson Farms Championship and whether Sergio belongs in the World Golf Hall of Fame. Tom also talks about whether weekend golfers should have a 4 & 5 irons in their bags versus hybrids.

Chip Becks shares memories from his stellar college golf career at the University of Georgia plus advice and tips he received from some of the game's greatest legends.

Ralph Kepple talks about being in charge of the grounds at East Lake Golf Club home of the Tour Championship and the course Bobby Jones grew up playing on.

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This week on Next on the Tee I'm joined by our resident Director of Instruction Tom Patri, 4 time winner on the PGA Tour Chip Beck, and East Lake Golf Club Director of Agronomy Ralph Kepple.

Tom Patri shares his thoughts Sergio Garcia's win at the Sanderson Farms Championship and whether Sergio belongs in the World Golf Hall of Fame. Tom also talks about whether weekend golfers should have a 4 & 5 irons in their bags versus hybrids.

Chip Becks shares memories from his stellar college golf career at the University of Georgia and lessons the legends of the game shared with him when he qualified for the PGA Tour.

Ralph Kepple talks about being in charge of the grounds at East Lake Golf Club home of the Tour Championship and the course Bobby Jones grew up playing on.

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Rick Sessinghaus, Paul Stankowski, and Jack Diehl join me...

Collin Morikawa's Instructor Rick Sessinghaus talks about the mental side of the game, teaming with Collin since he was 8 years old, how Collin's love of competition helped him make that 24 foot putt on top of Justin Thomas' 50 footer at the Workday Charity Open, and why winning the PGA Championship won't have Morikawa resting on his laurels. 

Champions Tour Pro Paul Stankowski talks about turning 50 and joining the Champions Tour, the rules change that requires him to Monday qualify now versus his exempt status of a few years ago, and his emotional Champions Tour debut at the Pure Insurance Championship at Pebble Beach.

Class A PGA Professional Jack Diehl joins me in the final segment. Jack has been a PGA Professional at great courses all across the country. He shares tips for how to play in different conditions across regions; from dry air in Arizona to thin are in Colorado, to heavy humid air in the South. Jack also talks about his new home at the Grey Stone Golf & Country Club in Birmingham, Alabama site of the Regions Tradition a major on the Champions Tour.

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Class A PGA Professional Jack Diehl joins me in the final segment. Jack has been a PGA Professional at great courses all across the country. He shares tips for how to play in different conditions across regions; from dry air in Arizona to thin are in Colorado, to heavy humid air in the South. Jack also talks about his new home at the Grey Stone Golf & Country Club in Birmingham, Alabama site of the Regions Tradition a major on the Champions Tour.

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Collin Morikawa's Instructor Rick Sessinghaus talks about the mental side of the game, teaming with Collin since he was 8 years old, how Collin's love of competition helped him make that 24 foot putt on top of Justin Thomas' 50 footer at the Workday Charity Open, and why winning the PGA Championship won't have Morikawa resting on his laurels. 

Champions Tour Pro Paul Stankowski talks about turning 50 and joining the Champions Tour, the rules change that requires him to Monday qualify now versus his exempt status of a few years ago, and his emotional Champions Tour debut at the Pure Insurance Championship at Pebble Beach.

Class A PGA Professional Jack Diehl joins me in the final segment. Jack has been a PGA Professional at great courses all across the country. He shares tips for how to play in different conditions across regions; from dry air in Arizona to thin are in Colorado, to heavy humid air in the South. Jack also talks about his new home at the Grey Stone Golf & Country Club in Birmingham, Alabama site of the Regions Tradition a major on the Champions Tour.

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On this segment of Next on the Tee I'm joined by legendary PGA Professional Bob Ford. Bob was the Head Golf Pro at Oakmont Country Club for 37 years. He has simultaneously been the Head Professional at Seminole Golf Club during that time. Bob has been the Honorary Starter at the US Open over the last 4 years. He shares his thoughts about this year's tournament plus stories of playing with the legends of the game including Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Ben Hogan, Ben Crenshaw, Jay Sigel and many others. Including how Ben Hogan used to get a stroke a side from Amateur Bob Sweeney when Hogan used to go down to Seminole GC to start practicing for The Masters.

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Richard Zokol talks about his new app Mind Trak Golf that helps us detach emotionally from score and focus solely on executing the next shot. He also shares stories about his experience playing in the 2000 US Open that Tiger won by 15 strokes and the front nine 30 he shot during the final round, plus what it was like receiving his first invitation to The Masters following his victory in the Greater Milwaukee Open. 

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Tom Patri shares his thoughts on the US Open, how Winged Foot played, Bryson DeChambeau's win, and a look ahead to The Masters.

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This week on Next on the Tee I get reactions from the US Open from Honorary Starter and one of the most decorated PGA Professionals of all-time Bob Ford plus our resident Director of Instruction Tom Patri.

Tom Patri shares his thoughts on the US Open, how Winged Foot played, Bryson DeChambeau's win, and a look ahead to The Masters.

Bob Ford was the Head Golf Pro at Oakmont Country Club for 37 years. He has simultaneously been the Head Professional at Seminole Golf Club during that time. He has been the Honorary Starter at the US Open over the last 4 years. He shares his thoughts about this year's tournament plus stories of playing with the legends of the game including Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Ben Hogan, Ben Crenshaw, Jay Sigel and many others. Including how Ben Hogan used to get a stroke a side from Amateur Bob Sweeney when Hogan used to go down to Seminole GC to start practicing for The Masters.

Richard Zokol talks about his new app Mind Trak Golf that helps us detach emotionally from score and focus solely on executing the next shot. He also shares stories about his experience playing in the 2000 US Open that Tiger won by 15 strokes and the front nine 30 he shot during the final round, plus what it was like receiving his first invitation to The Masters following his victory in the Greater Milwaukee Open. 

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This week on Next on the Tee I get reactions from the US Open from Honorary Starter and one of the most decorated PGA Professionals of all-time Bob Ford plus our resident Director of Instruction Tom Patri. I'm also joined by former PGA Tour Pro Richard Zokol. Richard talks about his new app Mind Trak Golf that helps us detact emotionally from score and focus solely on executing the next shot. He also shares stories about his experience playing in the 2000 US Open that Tiger won by 15 strokes and the front nine 30 he shot during the final round, plus what it was like receiving his first invitation to The Masters following his victory in the Greater Milwaukee Open. 

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Hal Sutton updates us on his new indoor teaching facility in Houston, Texas and if we can't go visit him there, how to get video lessons from him via his Web site, www.halsuttongolf.com. Hal and I also talk about his thoughts on the Tour Championship format, his experience playing in the 1984 US Open at Winged Foot, and what he expects to see during this year's tournament there.

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Tom Patri shares his thoughts on what we've seen from Dustin Johnson over the last 4 events. He also shares a couple of playing tips for how to know if you're standing the proper distance away from the ball and how to better execute hitting 3 wood off the deck. His 3 wood suggestion will surprise you and Hal Sutton agreed in the next segment.

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Bill Emblau talks about how his product can help us organize our golf clubs in our bags, get rid of the clanking sounds, make it easier to find the club you need, and better protect them from dings.

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Tom Patri shares his thoughts on what we've seen from Dustin Johnson over the last 4 events. He also shares a couple of playing tips for how to know if you're standing the proper distance away from the ball and how to better execute hitting 3 wood off the deck.

Hal Sutton updates us on his new indoor teaching facility in Houston, Texas and if we can't go visit him there, he offers video instruction through his Web site, www.halsuttongolf.com. Hal and I also talk about his thoughts on the Tour Championship format, his experience playing in the 1984 US Open at Winged Foot, and what he expects to see during this year's tournament there.

Bill Emblau talks about how his product can help us organize our golf clubs in our bags, get rid of the clanking sounds, make it easier to find the club you need, and better protect them from dings.

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Top Instructor Tom Patri, PGA Tour Legend Hal Sutton, and the Founder of Shootz Golf Bill Emblau Join Me...

Tom Patri shares his thoughts on what we've seen from Dustin Johnson over the last 4 events. He also shares a couple of playing tips for how to know if you're standing the proper distance away from the ball and how to better execute hitting 3 wood off the deck.

Hal Sutton updates us on his new indoor teaching facility in Houston, Texas and if we can't go visit him there, he offers video instruction through his Web site, www.halsuttongolf.com. Hal and I also talk about his thoughts on the Tour Championship format, his experience playing in the 1984 US Open at Winged Foot, and what he expects to see during this year's tournament there.

Bill Emblau talks about how his product can help us organize our golf clubs in our bags, get rid of the clanking sounds, make it easier to find the club you need, and better protect them from dings.

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Kenny Knox is one of the all-time great short game players. He shares tips for proper set up for straight putts plus right to left and left to right breakers. He also shares memories from being in the field for the 1986 Masters, being the only player who predicted on video that Jack would win, and battling John Daly in the 1991 PGA Championship.

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2019 Champions Tour Player of the Year Scott McCarron, PGA Professional and Sirius/XM Co-Host of A New Breed of Golf Greg DuCharme, and former Tour Pro Kenny Knox Join Me...

Scott McCarron talks about this season on the Champions Tour, the machine that is Bernhard Langer, having Phil Mickelson playing his first Champions Tour event, how the Tour is keeping them safe in their bubble, how much it sucks to be in the bubble, and the round when he made two hole in ones.

Greg DuCharme shares his thoughts on the Tour Championship format, people sleeping on Dustin Johnson, Tiger's lost short game, and the two tournaments Tiger will have a chance to be competitive in over the rest of his regular Tour career.

Kenny Knox is one of the all-time great short game players. He shares tips for proper set up for straight putts plus right to left and left to right breaking putts. He also shares memories from being in the field for the 1986 Masters, being the only player who predicted on video that Jack would win, and battling John Daly in the 1991 PGA Championship.

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2019 Champions Tour Player of the Year Scott McCarron, PGA Professional and Sirius/XM Co-Host of A New Breed of Golf Greg DuCharme, and former Tour Pro Kenny Knox Join Me...

Scott McCarron talks about this season on the Champions Tour, the machine that is Bernhard Langer, having Phil Mickelson playing his first Champions Tour event, how the Tour is keeping them safe in their bubble, how much it sucks to be in the bubble, and the round when he made two hole in ones.

Greg DuCharme shares his thoughts on the Tour Championship format, people sleeping on Dustin Johnson, Tiger's lost short game, and the two tournaments Tiger will have a chance to be competitive in over the rest of his regular Tour career.

Kenny Knox is one of the all-time great short game players. He shares tips for proper set up for straight putts plus right to left and left to right breaking putts. He also shares memories from being in the field for the 1986 Masters, being the only player who predicted on video that Jack would win, and battling John Daly in the 1991 PGA Championship.

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Michael Breed shares stories from his college golf days at Randolph-Macon College in Virginia including playing at the varsity level in golf, baseball, and tennis. He also talks about the impact his coach Ted Keller had on him as a player and a person. We also hear about his experience playing in the 1994 Greater Hartford Open, how he landed the job as an Assistant Pro at Augusta National, and what to expect from a November Masters Tournament.

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This week two of the Top Instructors in the game, Tom Patri & Michael Breed join me along with former PGA Tour Pro Charlie Rymer and the President of The McLemore Golf Club Duane Horton.

Tom shares his thoughts on Dustin Johnson's big win at the Northern Trust and if using the word "only" is appropriate when discussing Dustin Johnson having won "only" 1 major. TP also shares a putting tip and proper set up and execution of shots with a 7 iron down to a wedge.

Michael Breed shares stories from his college golf days at Randolph-Macon College in Virginia including playing at the varsity level in golf, baseball, and tennis. He also talks about the impact his coach Ted Keller had on him as a player and a person. We also hear about his experience playing in the 1994 Greater Hartford Open, how he landed the job as an Assistant Pro at Augusta National, and what to expect from a November Masters Tournament.

Charlie Rymer and Duane Horton talk about The McLemore Golf Club located just outside of Chattanooga, Tennessee. We hear about how Duane's Development company plus Top Course Designers Bill Bergin and Rees Jones transformed that property into one of the best new courses in the country. Golf Digest named it the best inland finishing hole in America. Hear why plus the story behind the property, and all about the other amenities available at the resort in this segment of the show.

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This week two of the Top Instructors in the game, Tom Patri & Michael Breed join me along with former PGA Tour Pro Charlie Rymer and the President of The McLemore Golf Club Duane Horton.

Tom shares his thoughts on Dustin Johnson's big win at the Northern Trust and if using the word "only" is appropriate when discussing Dustin Johnson having won "only" 1 major. TP also shares a putting tip and proper set up and execution of shots with a 7 iron down to a wedge.

Michael Breed talks about his college golf days at Randolph-Macon College in Virginia and the impact his coach Ted Keller had on him as a player and a person. We also hear about his experience playing in the 1994 Greater Hartford Open, how he landed the job as an Assistant Pro at Augusta National, and what to expect from a November Masters Tournament.

Charlie Rymer and Duane Horton talk about The McLemore Golf Club located just outside of Chattanooga, Tennessee. We hear about how Duane's Development company plus Top Course Designers Bill Bergin and Rees Jones transformed that property into one of the best new courses in the country. Golf Digest named it the best inland finishing hole in America. Hear why plus the story behind the property, and all about the other amenities available at the resort in this segment of the show.

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Gary Player joins me and we get an update on the health of his wife Vivienne who is battling pancreatic cancer. He also shares his thoughts on the frequency of guys shooting 59, how much more land Augusta National is going to need to buy to keep up with the golf ball, how he'd like to see Lee Elder join he and Jack Nicklaus for the honorary tee shot to begin The Masters, Sam Snead's longevity, and what he set he, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods apart from other players.

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Bob Friend shares the story about falling in love with Scottish golf when he played in the 2016 Senior Open Championship at Carnoustie. He also talks about Jordan Spieth and the amount of time he's taking over shots before pulling the trigger, the sign of a clouded mind. I asked Bob what he looked for in a caddie and why it was a penalty for Segundo Oliva Pinto's caddie to touch the sand on the 18th hole of his match in the US Amateur Championship. John Cook shares memories from his time playing at Ohio State and helping them win the 1979 National Championship. We also talked about his 1978 US Amateur Championship victory over Scott Hoch, and his first win on Tour at the 1-81 Bing Crosby National Pro-Am in a 5 way playoff over some of the legends of the game in Hale Irwin, Bobby Clampett, Ben Crenshaw, and Barney Thompson. Top Instructor Bob Grissett talks set up, spine angle and the things he learned from legendary Instructors Bob Toski, David Ledbetter and Jack Grout.

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Bob Friend shares the story about falling in love with Scottish golf when he played in the 2016 Senior Open Championship at Carnoustie. He also talks about Jordan Spieth and the amount of time he's taking over shots before pulling the trigger, the sign of a clouded mind. I asked Bob what he looked for in a caddie and why it was a penalty for Segundo Oliva Pinto's caddie to touch the sand on the 18th hole of his match in the US Amateur Championship. John Cook shares memories from his time playing at Ohio State and helping them win the 1979 National Championship. We also talked about his 1978 US Amateur Championship victory over Scott Hoch, and his first win on Tour at the 1-81 Bing Crosby National Pro-Am in a 5 way playoff over some of the legends of the game in Hale Irwin, Bobby Clampett, Ben Crenshaw, and Barney Thompson. Top Instructor Bob Grissett talks set up, spine angle and the things he learned from legendary Instructors Bob Toski, David Ledbetter and Jack Grout.

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Sports Psychologist and one of the Top Instructors in the game, Dr. Alison Curdt joins me on this segment of the show.

Alison talks about how to overcome the hole that you struggle with every time you play a particular course. She also shares a drill that you can do with a towel to improve shifting your weight and an incredibly easy putting drill that drastically improved my stroke.

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Mark and I talked about the PGA Championship and Collin Morikawa's victory, what's gone wrong with Jordan Spieth, if sports media is too Tiger centric, plus a whole lot more.

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What a wonderful time this week on Next on the Tee talking with two of the Top Instructors in the game Tom Patri & Alison Curdt Golf plus 1992 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year and one of the all-time great on course broadcasters Mark Carnevale. Get tips to help improve your game and mental approach plus insights on the PGA Championship, Collin Morikawa, Jordan Spieth, the upcoming playoffs, plus a whole lot more.

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What a wonderful time last night on Next on the Tee talking with two of the Top Instructors in the game Tom Patri & Alison Curdt Golf plus 1992 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year and one of the all-time great on course broadcasters Mark Carnevale. Get tips to help improve your game and mental approach plus insights on the PGA Championship, Collin Morikawa, Jordan Spieth, the upcoming playoffs, plus a whole lot more.

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Ian Baker-Finch shared his memories and insights about:

His 1991 Open Championship The year he spent with the Claret Jug His early 90's success at Augusta National What that first drive up Magnolia Lane was like Learning to play reading Jack Nicklaus' book Golf My Way, then later getting to play with Jack on Tour. The two times he's been hit with a golf ball while broadcasting What to expect this week at the FedEx WGC Tournament.

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Tim shares his stories about:

His college playing days at the University of Georgia and some of the great talent he played with and against in the SEC. Being successful playing in the Georgia Open and winning the Southern Open in Columbus, Goergia, but struggling with expectation in The Masers. His 1990 season when he finished T5 in the US Open, T12 in the Open Championship, and T8 at the PGA Championship. 

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I talk with Tim about:

His college playing days at the University of Georgia and some of the great talent he played with and against in the SEC. Being successful playing in the Georgia Open and winning the Southern Open in Columbus, Goergia, but struggling with expectation in The Masers. His 1990 season when he finished T5 in the US Open, T12 in the Open Championship, and T8 at the PGA Championship. 

Ian Baker-Finch shared his memories from:

His 1991 Open Championship The year he spent with the Claret Jug His early 90's success at Augusta National What that first drive up Magnolia Lane was like Learning to play reading Jack Nicklaus' book Golf My Way, then later getting to play with Jack on Tour. The two times he's been hit with a golf ball while broadcasting What to expect this week at the FedEx WGC Tournament.

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Tim Simpson is one of the best ball strikers of all-time and a 4 time winner on the PGA Tour. Ian Baker Finch won the 1991 Open Championship.

I talk with Tim about his college playing days at the University of Georgia and some of the great talent he played with and against in the SEC. We also talked about his experiences playing at Augusta National, his mental approach, and his 1990 season when he finished T5 in the US Open, T12 in the Open Championship, and T8 at the PGA Championship. 

Ian Baker-Finch shared his memories from his 1991 Open Championship, the year he spent with the Claret Jug, his early 90's success at Augusta National, the two times he's been hit with a golf ball while broadcasting, plus what to expect this week at the FedEx WGC Tournament.

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Ross Greenburg joins me and talks about the 1962 US Open documentary he did for the USGA and how it was a dream come true doing a respective of that tournament with Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus. He also talks about his first visit to Augusta National and the feature film and documentary he did on the 1980 US Hockey team.

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David Abeles shared the pride he has in the brand's players and the big win Jon Rahm had at The Memorial tournament; becoming the #1 player in the world. He reacted to my statement regarding the media being focused on the wrong/negative story, the ball moving prior to Rahm's chip shot on #16, instead of his great victory. He also talked about the energy and excitement around their young players: Rahm, Morikawa, and Matt Wolffe. 

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This week TP shares a special guest, one of his junior players known affectionately as Jack "The Whack". We hear about the great progress Jack is making including winning a couple of tournaments at the end of last year. Tom also shares his thoughts on Jon Rahm becoming the #1 player in the world and the computer ranking system. We also talk about why Jack Nicklaus is completely tearing down the Muirfield Village Golf Course now that the tournament is over and we get a few short game tips from him as well.

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This week TP shares a special guest, one of his junior players known affectionately as Jack "The Whack". We hear about the great progress Jack is making including winning a couple of tournaments at the end of last year. Tom also shares his thoughts on Jon Rahm becoming the #1 player in the world and the computer ranking system. We also talk about why Jack Nicklaus is completely tearing down the Muirfield Village Golf Course now that the tournament is over and we get a few short game tips from him as well.

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Top Instructor Tom Patri, former President of HBO Sports & now Head of his own Production Company Ross Greenburg, and the CEO of TaylorMade Golf David Abeles Join Me...

TP shares a special guest, one of his junior players known affectionately as Jack "The Whack". We hear about the great progress Jack is making including winning a couple of tournaments at the end of last year. Tom also shares his thoughts on Jon Rahm becoming the #1 player in the world and the computer ranking system. We also talk about why Jack Nicklaus is completely tearing down the Muirfield Village Golf Course now that the tournament is over and we get a few short game tips from him as well.

Ross Greenburg talks about the 1962 US Open documentary he did for the USGA and how it was a dream come true doing a respective of that tournament with Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus. He also told us about what his first visit was like to Augusta National and the feature film and documentary he did on the 1980 US Hockey team.

David Abeles shared the pride he has in the brand's players and the big win Jon Rahm had at The Memorial tournament, becoming the #1 player in the world. He reacted to my statement regarding the media being focused on the wrong/negative story, the ball moving prior to Rahm's chip shot on #16, instead of his great victory. He also talked about the energy and excitement around their young players: Rahm, Morikawa, and Matt Wolffe. 

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Top Instructor Tom Patri, former President of HBO Sports & now Head of his own Production Company Ross Greenburg, and the CEO of TaylorMade Golf David Abeles Join Me...

TP shares a special guest, one of his junior players known affectionately as Jack "The Whack". We hear about the great progress Jack is making including winning a couple of tournaments at the end of last year. Tom also shares his thoughts on Jon Rahm becoming the #1 player in the world and the computer ranking system. We also talk about why Jack Nicklaus is completely tearing down the Muirfield Village Golf Course now that the tournament is over and we get a few short game tips from him as well.

Ross Greenburg talks about the 1962 US Open documentary he did for the USGA and how it was a dream come true doing a respective of that tournament with Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus. He also told us about what his first visit was like to Augusta National and the feature film and documentary he did on the 1980 US Hockey team.

David Abeles shared the pride he has in the brand's players and the big win Jon Rahm had at The Memorial tournament, becoming the #1 player in the world. He reacted to my statement regarding the media being focused on the wrong/negative story, the ball moving prior to Rahm's chip shot on #16, instead of his great victory. He also talked about the energy and excitement around their young players: Rahm, Morikawa, and Matt Wolffe. 

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Damon Hack talks about the work he's doing on his golf game with our resident Director of Instruction and mutual good friend Tom Patri. We also talks in depth about the special he hosted on The Golf Channel titled, Race and Sports in America. We hear about some issues that Damon has had with the police in his past plus the comments and insights shared by Charles Barkley, Ozzie Smith, Steph Curry, Jimmy Rollins and Troy Mullins on the show. We also talk about the role that sports plays in bringing us all together.

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Former BC Lions WR and former Chairman of Els for Autism Marco Iannuzzi joins me on this segment. Marco and I talk about his college football days at Harvard and the Grey Cup Championship he helped the BC Lions win during his rookie season. Marco has been playing golf for years and we hear when and how he got introduced to the game plus how CFL legendary WR Geroy Simon gave him a set of clubs only to turn around and charge him for them after Marco took all the skins one day. We also talked about the great charity work Marco does for Els for Autism, Multiple Sclerosis of Canada, and winning Canada's Smartest Person competition and ending it by dropping the people's elbow.

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Former BC Lions WR and Chairman of Els for Autism Marco Iannuzzi plus The Golf Channel's Damon Hack Join Me. Marco and I talk about his college football days at Harvard and the Grey Cup Championship he helped the BC Lions win during his rookie season. Marco has been playing golf for years and we hear when and how he got introduced to the game plus how CFL legendary WR Geroy Simon gave him a set of clubs only to turn around and charge him for them after Marco took all the skins one day. Marco also talked about the great charity work he does for Els for Autism, Multiple Sclerosis of Canada, plus several other charities and why that's important to him.

Damon Hack talks about the work he's doing on his golf game with our resident Director of Instruction and mutual good friend Tom Patri. We also talked in depth about the show he hosted this week on The Golf Channel called Race and Sports in America. We hear about some issues that Damon has had with the police in his past plus the comments and insights shared by Charles Barkley, Ozzie Smith, Steph Curry, Jimmy Rollins and Troy Mullins on the show. We also talk about the role that sports plays in bringing us all together.

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I'm excited to have Hal Sutton back with me. We talked about his 1983 PGA Championship victory, dealing with major championship pressure, what he did with the Wanamaker Trophy following his win, stories from being a part of 4 Ryder Cup teams and the Captain of the 2004 team, and learning to be proud of his accomplishments.

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Former LPGA Commissioner Charlie Mechem joined me a couple of weeks ago and was so entertaining that listeners and I wanted him to get him back on the show as quickly as possible. He shares more stories about his time with legends like Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Neil Armstrong, Paul Brown, and here's a twist, Tommy Thayer of KISS.

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Tom shares his thoughts on Bryson DeChambeau's swing and if it's impressive or a back injury waiting to happen. He also shares some tips for how to successfully hit shots from a downhill lie just outside of a green side bunker plus an uphill fairway lie in the fairway when the ball is above our feet. 

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Top Instructor Tom Patri, 1983 PGA Champion Hal Sutton, and former LPGA Commissioner Charlie Mechem join me.

Tom shares his thoughts on Bryson DeChambeau's swing and whether it's impressive or a back injury waiting to happen. He also shares some tips for how to successfully hit shots from a downhill lie just outside of a green side bunker plus an uphill fairway lie when the ball is above our feet. 

I'm excited to have Hal Sutton back with me. We talked about his 1983 PGA Championship victory, dealing with major championship pressure, what he did with the Wannamaker Trophy following his win, stories from being a part of 4 Ryder Cup teams and the Captain of the 2004 team, and learning to be proud of his accomplishments.

Former LPGA Commissioner Charlie Mechem joined me a couple of weeks ago and was so entertaining that listeners and I wanted him back on the show as quickly as possible. He shares more stories about his time with legends like Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Neil Armstrong, Paul Brown, and here's a twist, Tommy Thayer of KISS.

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Top Instructor Tom Patri, 1983 PGA Champion Hal Sutton, and former LPGA Commissioner Charlie Mechem join me.

Tom shares his thoughts on Bryson DeChambeau's and if it's impressive or a back injury waiting to happen. He also shares some tips for how to successfully hit shots from a downhill just outside of a greenside bunker plus an uphill fairway lie when the ball is above our feet. 

I'm excited to have Hal Sutton back with me. We talked about his 1983 PGA Championship victory, dealing with major championship pressure, what he did with the Wanamaker Trophy following his win, and his stories from being a part of 4 Ryder Cup teams and the Captain of the 2004 team.

Former LPGA Commissioner Charlie Mechem joined me a couple of weeks ago and was so entertaining that listeners and I wanted him back on the show as quickly as possible. We'll talk more about the great encounters he's had with legends like Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Neil Armstrong, and Paul Brown.  

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Michael Whelan was the original VP of Production and Executive Producer on The Golf Channel when it was all just a concept. He talks about starting the channel from the ground up, how he sketched out each show, the vision behind those shows, and then hiring the right people to make those shows come to life.

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Andy shares his thoughts on Covid-19 and if the Tours could decide to pull the plug on the rest of the season. He also talks about how course designers can stop 400 yard drives, and if any of his players gave him veto power for a foolish shot they were talking about playing.

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On this segment of the show I talk with PGA Tour Caddie Kip Henley. Kip is one of the great follows on Twitter @kiphenley. He is currently looping for Stewart Cink out on the PGA Tour. He gave great insights into the incredible lengths the PGA Tour is going to in order to keep the players and caddies safe. He also talks about what it's like caddying at The Masters, what his favorite foreign country is to caddie in (Alabama), staying away from any negative comments when discussing a shot with his player, and the beauty of the McLemore course outside of Chattanooga.

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On this segment of the show I talk with PGA Tour Caddie Kip Henley. Kip is one of the great follows on Twitter @kiphenley. He is currently looping for Stewart Cink out on the PGA Tour. He gave great insights into the incredible lengths the PGA Tour is going to in order to keep the players and caddies safe. He also talks about what it's like caddying at The Masters, what his favorite foreign country is to caddie in (Alabama), staying away from any negative comments when discussing a shot with his player, and the beauty of the McLemore course outside of Chattanooga.

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What a fun episode of Next on the Tee. which my guests Michael Whelan, Andy Lano II, and Kip Henley.

Michael Whelan was the original VP of Production and Executive Producer on The Golf Channel. He talks about starting the channel from the ground up; how he sketched out each show, what the vision behind those shows was, and then hiring the right people to make those shows come to life.

Andy Lano shared his insights and perspective as a former Tour Caddie on Covid-19 and if he were still out on Tour what concerns he'd have. He also shares his thoughts on what course designers and Superintendents will need to do in order to combat the yardage explosion that continues to see guys routinely hit nearly 350-400 yards. We also hear about his company Golf Mastery that helps players of all levels learn about strategy, course management, and the mental side of the game.

I round out the show talking with PGA Tour Caddie Kip Henley. Kip is one of the great follows on Twitter @kiphenley. He is currently looping for Stewart Cink out on the PGA Tour. He gave great insights into the incredible lengths the PGA Tour is going to in order to keep the players and the caddies safe. He also talks about what it's like caddying at The Masters, what his favorite foreign country is to caddie in (Alabama), staying away from any negative comments when discussing a shot with his player, and the beauty of the McLemore course outside of Chattanooga.

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Roger Chapman, 2012 Senior PGA & US Senior Open Champion joins me. Roger is one of only 4 players to win the Senior PGA & US Senior Open in the same season. The others are Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, and Hale Irwin. Roger shares stories of that magical 2012 season plus the mid round pep talk that Seve Ballesteros gave him and the pairing that made him nervous.

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Charlie Mechem has led an amazing life. Hear stories for how he went from law school to the Army to being CEO of the Taft Broadcasting Company. Hear how and why Jack Nicklaus recommending him for Commissioner of the LPGA back in the 90s, his 20 year business relationship with Arnold Palmer, a hilarious appearance on Pete Rose's radio show, and the College Football Hall of Fame Induction party where he sat next to former President Nixon...and so much more.

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Top Instructors Tom Patri and Rob Strano plus former LPGA Commissioner Charlie Meachem Join Me. I talk with Tom about The Golf Channel laying most of their Orlando employees off and moving to Stamford, Connecticut, his recent trip to play Oakmont with Bob Ford, the two players who have now tested positive for Covid-19 and if The Masters will be played if the patrons can't be there. Rob shares his putting drill using golf ball sleeves, how to successfully hit from a downhill, side hill lie, and his "stranogy" for hitting more greens in regulation. Former LPGA Commission Charlie Meachem talks about his time working with Arnold Palmer, how Jack Nicklaus recommended him for the job as Commissioner, his visits with Mickey Wright, his friendship with Neil Armstrong, and the College Football Hall of Fame Induction party where he was seated next to former President Nixon.

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Top Instructors Tom Patri and Rob Strano plus former LPGA Commissioner Charlie Meachem Join Me. I talk with Tom about The Golf Channel laying most of their Orlando employees off and moving to Stamford, Connecticut, his recent trip to play Oakmont with Bob Ford, the two players who have now tested positive for Covid-19 and if The Masters will be played if the patrons can't be there. Rob shares his putting drill using golf ball sleeves, how to successfully hit from a downhill, side hill lie, and his "stranogy" for hitting more greens in regulation. Former LPGA Commission Charlie Meachem talks about his time working with Arnold Palmer, how Jack Nicklaus recommended him for the job as Commissioner, his visits with Mickey Wright, his friendship with Neil Armstrong, and the party where he sat next to former President Nixon.

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Mark and I walk through is amazing career on this segment of the show. We talk about his junior golf days playing against Jack Nicklaus II and his relationship with the Nicklaus family, his time at the University of Florida in the late 70s, all the way up to his time on the Champions Tour. Hear about how he earned his Tour card going through Q-School multiple times, his first win at the 1986 Southwest Golf Classic, his memories of the '86 Masters, the heartbreak of Sandy Lyle's birdie on the last hole to beat him in the 1988 Masters, to this thrilling win at the 1989 Open Championship in a playoff over Greg Norman, and Wayne Grady, and why he wore bacon theme pants during his 2015 victory at the Principal Charity Classic.

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Sports Psychologist Dr. Bob Jones IV joins us on this segment of the show. Doc talks about confidence and how to maintain it when things start to go south. We talk about Jordan Spieth's struggles and overcoming mental scars from previous rounds. He also shares his experience playing The McLemore which is a beautiful new course co-designed by Bill Bergin and Rees Jones outside of Chattanooga, Tennessee, and a whole lot more.

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This week I'm joined by my Thursday Night Tailgate Co-Host Bob Lazzari. On this segment we're joined by LPGA Class A Teaching Professional and Bethpage Director of Instruction Megan Younkman.

Megan share stories from her college golf days at the University of Toledo and getting to play at Inverness which has hosted several majors. She also talks about the courses at Bethpage, what makes the Black course so difficult, plus the Blue, Red, Green, and Yellow courses.

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My Thursday Night Tailgate Co-Host Bob Lazzari joins me and we welcome Travelers Championship Tournament Director Nathan Grube to this segment of the show.

Nathan talks about playing this year's tournament without fans, the impact that will have on the local economy and their charitable contributions, Bubba Watson's great run of success there, Jordan Spieth's sudden death hole out from the sand to beat Daniel Berger a couple of years ago, and a whole lot more.

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This week on Next on the Tee my Thursday Night Tailgate Co-Host Bob Lazzari joins me and we welcome: Sports Psychologist and grandson of Bobby Jones, Dr. Bob Jones IV, Travelers Championship Tournament Director Nathan Grube, and LPGA Class A Teaching Professional and Bethpage State Park Director of Instruction Megan Younkman.

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On this episode of Next on the Tee I'm joined by my Thursday Night Tailgate Co-Host Bob Lazzari and we welcome: Bobby Jones' grandson and Sports Psychologist Dr. Bob Jones IV, Travelers Championship Tournament Director Nathan Grube, and LPGA Class A Teaching Professional & Director of Instruction at BethPage State Park Megan Younkman.

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David Ogrin shares stories from his interactions with Jack Nicklaus and a quote from Jack about how much a poor attitude can cost you on the course. David also talks about what lead to the disappearance of Anthony Kim, and a bit about his beloved Chicago Cubs.

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Our resident Director of Instruction Tom Patri shares his thoughts why he's always wanted to spend some time with Lee Trevino plus his relationship with Tiger Woods that started out very poorly but has grown into a positive one. What changed? He had kids, according to his caddie Joey LaCava. Hear those stories and much more...

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PGA Master Professional John Hughes talks about what to do when we hit a great tee shot only to find out that it wound up in an unfilled divot. John also shares his, "2 seconds to consistent putting" drill, and a beer barrel drill to help increase power and distance through proper hip rotation.

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PGA Master Professional John Hughes talks about what to do when we hit a great tee shot only to find out that it wound up in an unfilled divot. John also shares his, "2 seconds to consistent putting" drill, and a beer barrel drill to help increase power and distance through proper hip rotation.

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Rees Jones talks about his co-design project with Bill Bergin at The McLemore outside of Chattanooga, Tennessee. He shares how they turned a vision into a masterpiece carved into rocky Lookout Mountain. The course is so beautiful that PGA Tour Caddie Kip Henley says it has the 2nd most beautiful finishing hole in golf after the 18th at Pebble Beach. Rees also talks about how his course designs and US Open set ups are tackling the distance issue through layout, fairway width and rough height.

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On this episode I'm joined by our resident Director of Instruction Tom Patri, former PGA Tour Pro David Ogrin, PGA Master Professional John Hughes, and Legendary Course Designer Rees Jones.

Tom Patri talks about his show that airs live Thursday nights on Instragram Live plus his negative and positive interactions with Tiger Woods and the impact having children has had on his attitude.

David Ogrin shares stories from his interactions with Jack Nicklaus, Sam Snead, and what lead to the disappearance of Anthony Kim.

John Hughes shares great tips for how to handle the great tee shot that winds up in an unfilled divot. He shares his, 2 seconds to consistent putting drill.

Ress Jones rounds out the show sharing stories from creating some of his courses in particular The McLemore, Falcons Fires, and how he goes about setting up US Open sites. Rees also talks about how his courses are going about offsetting the advancements in technology.

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On this episode I'm joined by our resident Director of Instruction Tom Patri, former PGA Tour Pro David Ogrin, PGA Master Professional John Hughes, and Legendary Course Designer Rees Jones.

Tom Patri talks about his show that airs live Thursday nights on Instragram Live plus his negative and positive interactions with Tiger Woods and the impact having children has had on his attitude.

David Ogrin shares stories from his interactions with Jack Nicklaus, Sam Snead, and what lead to the disappearance of Anthony Kim.

John Hughes shares great tips for how to handle the great tee shot that winds up in an unfilled divot. He shares his, 2 seconds to consistent putting drill.

Ress Jones rounds out the show sharing stories from creating some of his courses in particular The McLemore, Falcons Fires, and how he goes about setting up US Open sites. Rees also talks about how his courses are going about offsetting the advancements in technology.

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Top Golf Course Designer Bill Bergin talks about this co-design project with Rees Jones at The McLemore. The course is carved into the side of Lookout Mountain outside of Chattanooga. Hear how they built an amazing course on and through the mountain, including constructing what PGA Tour Caddie Kip Henley describes at the 2nd best finishing hole in golf after the 18th at Pebble Beach.

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Paul Branlund, Sun Mountain Sports Eastern Sales Manager, talks about their great lines of golf bags and push carts that go from super light weight to super charged to power your mobile devices. They have also introduced the Finn Cycle which is a small motorcycle that you strap your bag to and take on the course. What a fantastic new way to inject more fun into the game.

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This week hear Top Golf Course Designer Bill Bergin talking about his co-design project with Rees Jones at The McLemore just outside of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Hear about the course carved into the side of Lookout Mountain where the birds actually fly below you. There's a good reason why PGA Tour Caddie Kip Henley says it has the 2nd most beautiful finishing hole on the planet.

Paul Branlund is the Eastern Sales Manager for Sun Mountain Sports. They make great golf bags and push cart. They also make the Finn Cycle which are becoming all the rage on courses around the world. They are small motorcycles that you can put your golf bag on and zip around the course. You want to talk about a great added level of fun to playing the game...

Andy Lano II joined me to talk about his experience playing at Old Head over in Ireland. The course is breath taking. It's now #3 on my bucket list to play. It's carved onto a peninsula that stretches 2 miles out into and 300 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. Check out Andy's amazing experience playing there and see what it looks like for yourself at www.oldhead.com.

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This week hear Top Golf Course Designer Bill Bergin talking about his co-design project with Rees Jones at The McLemore just outside of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Hear about how they carved the course into the side of Lookout Mountain where the birds actually fly below you. There's a good reason why PGA Tour Caddie Kip Henley says it has the 2nd most beautiful finishing hole on the planet.

Paul Branlund is the Eastern Sales Manager for Sun Mountain Sports. They make great golf bags and push carts. They also make the Finn Cycle, which is a small motorcycle that you strap your bag to and go. They are going to inject more way more fun into playing the game.

Andy Lano II joined me to talk about his experience playing at Old Head Golf Links over in Ireland. The course is absolutely breath taking. It's now #3 on my bucket list to play. It's carved onto a peninsula that stretches 2 miles out into and 300 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. Check out Andy's amazing experience playing there and see what it looks like for yourself at www.oldhead.com.

Hear all that and much more on this edition of Next on the Tee.

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On this episode Next on the Tee I'm joined by one of the Top Golf Course Designers Bill Bergin, Sun Mountain Golf Eastern Sales Manager Paul Branlund, and an earlier interview I did with former PGA Tour Caddie Andy Lano II following his visit to Ireland where he played one of the most unique courses in the world Old Head.

Bill Bergin updates us on his recent golf course design projects plus the work he did co-designing one of the top new golf courses in the country The McLemore. Bill worked with Rees Jones on The McLemore which sits on Lookout Mountain outside of Chattanooga. The views and the vistas from that course are spectacular. Hear how they were able to carve a championship level course into the side of that mountain. Paul Branlund will update us on their new golf bags, push carts, and travel bags they have for 2020. He also talks about their new Finn Cycles which are small motorcyles that courses are starting to adopt to replace golf carts.

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Scott Hamilton is ranked 26th by Golf Digest in their Top 50 Teachers in America and the #2 Instructor in the game according to the Tour players. Scott once made 2 hole in ones in the same round. The odds on that are 67 million to 1. We'll hear that story plus hear about the players he's working with and get some tips on confidence as well. 

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Dave Stockton Jr. is one of the best putting instructors on the planet. He share insights on how to read greens better so we can make more putts.

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Tom Patri's mantra is Short Game, Short Game, Short Game, so we get some tips to score better from 100 yards in. We also talk about balance, stance on wedge shots and how to adjust for those in-between iron shots. 

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Looking to improve your game, well hear three of the Top Instructors in the game on this episode of Next on the Tee: Tom Patri, Dave Stockton Jr., and Scott Hamilton. Tom Patri's mantra is Short Game, Short Game, Short Game so we get some tips to score better from 100 yards in. We also talk about balance, stance on wedge shots and how to adjust for those in-between iron shots. Dave Stockton Jr. is one of the best putting instructors on the planet. He share insights on how to read greens better so we can make more putts. Scott Hamilton is ranked 26th by Golf Digest in their Top 50 Teachers in America and the #2 Instructor in the game according to the Tour players. Scott once made 2 hole in ones in the same round. The odds on that are 67 million to 1. We'll hear that story plus hear about the players he's working with and get some tips on confidence as well. 

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Looking to improve your game, well hear three of the Top Instructors in the game on this episode of Next on the Tee: Tom Patri, Dave Stockton Jr., and Scott Hamilton. Tom Patri's mantra is Short Game, Short Game, Short Game so we get some tips to score better from 100 yards in. We also talk about balance, stance on wedge shots and how to adjust for those in-between iron shots. Dave Stockton Jr. is one of the best putting instructors on the planet. He share insights on how to read greens better so we can make more putts. Scott Hamilton is ranked 26th by Golf Digest in their Top 50 Teachers in America and the #2 Instructor in the game according to the Tour players. Scott once made 2 hole in ones in the same round. The odds on that are 67 million to 1. We'll hear that story plus hear about the players he's working with and get some tips on confidence as well. 

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My long lost cousin (not really) John Mascari, Head Golf Professional at Alpine Country Club in New Jersey and the Co-Host of the On The Tee golf show, joins me.

During the lockdown time in New Jersey John did a series of videos with his family called Live from John's Backyard, where he shared some of his favorite playing lessons. You can find them on his Twitter page @johnmascaripga. They are fantastic! During our conversation, John shares tips for how to hit a high chip shot that lands softly. He takes us through the process of how to choose between hitting a low running chip or a more lofted shot. He also shares why you should soften your grip on those shots versus using the same grip on every shot.

John is a lot of fun, a great guy, and an even better Instructor. Follow him on social media and you'll quickly understand why I say that.

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Dr. Joe Parent is a Sports Psychologist, working with players on the PGA & LPGA Tours, and an Author. He's written several fantastic books about the mental side of the game including: "Zen Golf", "Zen Putting" and "Golf, the Art of the Mental Game". His latest book about mindfulness titled, "A Walk in the Wood".

Doc shares his insights into how to stay in the present and keep our minds from time traveling back to the bad shots we've hit or projecting forward into what we're on pace to score today if we just made X on the next few holes.

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Debbie O'Connell is one of my all-time favorite guests and individuals. She's the Founder of Golf Positive and a Top 50 LPGA Professional. She shares her Keys to a Championship Mindset and how to get to the next level with you golf game. Be sure to check out her Web site at www.golfpositive.com.

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Olin Browne shares his thoughts on the PGA TOUR Champions seasons getting started, the idea of players getting to wear shorts, the 59 he shot in 2005 when he was trying to qualify for the US Open and how he almost withdrew after his morning round of 73 thinking he had no chance to qualify. Hear how that one decision not to quit changed everything that came after that...

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2011 US Senior Open Champion Olin Browne, Golf Positive Founder Debbie O'Connell, the Author of Zen Golf & Zen Putting Dr. Joe Parent, plus long lost cousin and PGA Professional John Mascari Join Me.

I'll get Olin's thoughts on the PGA Tour Champions season restarting and what he expects the rest of the season to be like. We'll also talk about the 59 he shot while qualifying for the 2005 US Open. I'll talk with Debbie O'Connell about the mental game and how to keep a positive mindset on the course after we've hit a couple of wayward shots. I'll delve deeper into the mind and mental game with Dr. Joe Parent. We'll talk about Mindfulness and how to not get ahead of ourselves when we're on the cusp of a great round.. Then I'll round out the show with Cousin John and we'll talk about his stay at home series "Tips from John's Backyard" and what piece of new technology that he's excited to use when he can get back out on the course.

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Bob Friend shares his thoughts on the rest of the PGA Tour season and if he would be concerned about Covid-19 if he were playing out on Tour. He also shares a tip for how to square the club face and get center face contact more consistently.

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Russ Holden updates us on the great work his organization, Caddy for a Cure, is doing helping our wounded military Veterans have a better life in a variety of amazing ways. He also talks about their new partnership with 2nd Swing that will turn the old clubs taking up space in our garages into money for the charity of your choice. Check it out at www.clubsforcharity.com.

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Chris Finn gives us exercises and stretches that can help us gain more distance and play pain free. Take the Par 4 Success free physical assessment to understand which areas of your body may be restricting your swing and costing you distance. As Chris explains during our conversation, it's not always the spot where the pain is that's the issue: www.par4success.com/next

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On this episode I'm joined by former Tour Pro Bob Friend, former Tour Caddy and the Founder of Caddy for a Cure Russ Holden, and the Founder of Par 4 Success Chris Finn.

Bob Friend shares his thoughts on the rest of the PGA Tour season and if he would be concerned about Covid-19 if he were playing out on Tour. He also shares a tip for how to square the club face and get center face contact more consistently.

Russ Holden updates us on the great work his organization, Caddy for a Cure, is doing for our wounded military Veterans. He also talks about their new partnership with 2nd Swing that will turn the old clubs taking up space in our garages into money for the charity of your choice. Check it out at www.clubsforcharity.com.

Chris Finn gives us exercises and stretches that can help us gain more distance and play pain free. Take their free assessment to understand which areas of the body may be restricting your swing and costing you distance. As Chris explains during our conversation, it's not always the spot of the pain that's the issue: www.par4success.com/next

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Shaun Micheel and I revisit his 2003 PGA Championship victory and perhaps the greatest approach shot to the 72nd hole in major championship golf...that he didn't see until he got up to the green. Shaun also shared the story of the raging fire that broke out just a few yards from where he and other players were playing when trying to qualify for the Hoag Classic earlier this year and the small change that made a big difference in helping him find his game.

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Paul Levy shares his insights on what the reset of this season could look like on the PGA Tour, could we see a fanless PGA Championship and Ryder Cup, and what the new normal could like going forward.

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Top Instructor Eric Johnson talks about the state of golf in the midst of Covid-19. He also talks shares tips for hitting the ball solid first...he'll fix curve second. Plus, is this the end of hands on instruction?

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Top Instructor Eric Johnson talks about the state of golf plus tips for hitting the ball solid first...he'll fix curve second, plus what the new normal may look like for golf instruction going forward.

Paul Levy shares his insights on what this season could look like on the PGA Tour including the notion of a fanless PGA Championship and Ryder Cup.

Shaun Micheel and I revisit his 2003 PGA Championship victory and perhaps the greatest approach shot to the 72nd hole in major championship golf...that he didn't see until he got up to the green. Shaun also shared the story of the raging fire that broke out just a few yards from where he and other players were playing when trying to qualify for the Hoag Classic earlier this year and the small change that made a big difference in helping him find his game.

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Top Instructor Eric Johnson talks about the state of golf plus tips for hitting the ball solid first...he'll fix curve second, plus what the new normal may look like for golf instruction going forward.

Paul Levy shares his insights on what this season could like look like on the PGA Tour including the notion of a fanless PGA Championship and Ryder Cup.

Shaun Micheel and I revisit his 2003 PGA Championship victory and perhaps the greatest approach shot to the 72nd hole in major championship golf...that he didn't see until he got up to the green. Shaun also shared the story of the raging fire that broke out just a few yards from where he and other players were playing when trying to qualify for the Hoag Classic on the Champions Tour earlier this year.

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We get more tips and drills you can do at home from Top Instructor Tom Patri. Tom also helps build our swings from the ground up and lets you know how you can get private instruction from him via the V1 Golf app.

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PGA Tour Champions Pro Donnie Hammond shares his thoughts on what a November Masters might be like plus what life as a PGA Tour Pro is like off the golf course.

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We get more tips and drills you can do at home from Top Instructor Jim Estes. Jim also talks about the great work that he and his team do to teach the game to wounded military Veterans via the Salute Military Golf Assocation (www.smga.org).

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We get more tips and drills you can do at home from Top Instructors Jim Estes and Tom Patri. Jim also talks about the great work that he and his team do to teach the game to wounded military Veterans via the Salute Military Golf Assocation (www.smga.org). Tom Patri helps reconstruct my swing from the ground up via the V1 Golf app.

PGA Tour Champions Pro Donnie Hammond shares his thoughts on what a November Masters might be like plus what life as a PGA Tour Pro is like outside of the golf course.

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We get more tips and drills you can do at home from Top Instructors Jim Estes and Tom Patri. Jim also talks about the great work that he and his team do to teach the game to wounded military Veterans via the Salute Military Golf Assocation (www.smga.org). Tom Patri helps reconstruct my swing from the ground up via the V1 Golf app.

PGA Tour Champions Pro Donnie Hammond shares his thoughts on what a November Masters might be like plus what life as a PGA Tour Pro is like off the golf course.

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Hall Sutton and I talk: his amazing college golf career at Centenary College and winning the 19802 college Player of the Year, his wins at the 1980 US Amateur, his 1983 PGA Championship victory over Jack Nicklaus, dealing with the burden of being tagged the next Jack Nicklaus, the slump he had in the late 80's and 90's, and his 2000 Players Championship victory over Tiger and the quote that goes with him everywhere "Be the right club today." Hear all that and more on this special segment of Next on the Tee.

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2012 Senior Players Champion Joe Daley talks about what got him over the hump from playing on what's now Korn Ferry Tour to winning a Champion's Tour major. He also talks about how he was able to focus on his game and not the legends who were chasing him during the final round of the 2012 Senior Players Championship.

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Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor Tim Cusick shares drills you can do at home, how to hit better chip shots around the green and how to determine proper ball position.

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Andy Traynor shares his insights on Lee Westwood and Matt Kuchar plus drills you can do at home to keep your swing in shape and how to properly execute a great fairway bunker shot.

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Long time friend of the show Faribault Woolen Mill CEO Paul Grangaard, talks about partnering with the Minnesota Twins to help protect local hospital heroes. He also talks about their partnership with the military which extends back before World War 1.

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2012 Senior Players Champion Joe Daley, Top Instructors Andy Traynor & Tim Cusick, plus Faribault Woolen Mill CEO Paul Grangaard join me on this edition of Next on the Tee.

2012 Senior Players Champion Joe Daley talks about what got him over the hump from playing on what's now Korn Ferry Tour to winning a Champion's Tour major. He also talks about how he was able to focus on his game and not the legends who were chasing him during the final round of the 2012 Senior Players Championship.

Top Instructors Andy Traynor and Tim Cusick share drill you can do at home to keep your golf swing in tune plus some short game and putting tips to help lower your scores.

Faribault Woolen Mill Company CEO Paul Grangaard talks about partnering with the Minnesota Twins to turn last year's Homer Hankies into masks for local Minnesota hospital personnel. He also talks about their long standing partnership with the military and how they've been supporting them since World War 1.

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2012 Senior Players Champion Joe Daley, Top Instructors Andy Traynor & Tim Cusick, plus Faribault Woolen Mill CEO Paul Grangaard join me on this edition of Next on the Tee.

2012 Senior Players Champion Joe Daley talks about what got him over the hump from playing on what's now Korn Ferry Tour to winning a Champion's Tour major. He also talks about how he was able to focus on his game and not the legends who were chasing him during the final round of the 2012 Senior Players Championship.

Top Instructors Andy Traynor and Tim Cusick share drill you can do at home to keep your golf swing in tune plus some short game and putting tips to help lower your scores.

Faribault Woolen Mill Company CEO Paul Grangaard talks about partnering with the Minnesota Twins to turn last year's Homer Hankies into masks for local Minnesota hospital personnel. He also talks about their long standing partnership with the military and how they've been supporting them since World War 1.

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2012 Senior Players Champion Joe Daley, Top Instructors Andy Traynor and Tim Cusick, plus Fairbault Woolen Mill CEO Paul Grangaard join me. I'll talk with Joe Daley about his run to the 2012 Senior Player Championship. He went head to head against Fred Couple and Tom Lehman and won the tournament by 2 strokes. We'll hear what it was like sleeping on the 54 hole lead in a major and the mile worth of putts he sank in the final round to beat Couples, Lehman, and Bernhard Langer that day. I'll also get some playing lessons from Plane Truth Master Instructor Andy Traynor and Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor Tim Cusick. I'll round the show will a visit from good friend and Fairbault Woolen Mill CEO Paul Grangaard. Fairbault and the Minnesota Twins have teamed up to turn the Twins Homer Hankies into face masks for local hospital employees. We'll get that story from Paul.

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Champions Tour Player of the Year Scott McCarron talks about how he got his start in the game, his time playing college golf at UCLA, why he's had so much success here in Atlanta, and his run to the Charles Schwab Cup that ended in the final tournament of the year when Jeff Maggert holed out from 123 yards in a playoff against Ratief Goosen that took the Cup away from Goosen and won it for Scott.

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John Patrick, the Host of the Augusta Golf Show talks about what it was like being on the grounds of Augusta National during Jack Nicklaus' win in 1986 Masters and the thunderous roars that shook the ground on the back 9. He also talks about which collapse was harder to watch, Greg Norman's in '96 or Jordan Spieth's in 2016. John also talks about what the course conditions will be like in November. It won't be the same rye grass fairways that we're used to seeing and could we see the lengthening of the par 5 13th in time for this year's tournament...

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Our resident Director of Instruction Tom Patri shares his displeasure and confusion regarding why The Golf Channel is playing such disinteresting programming right now plus the boom in personal video instruction and how inexpensively you can get instruction and video lessons from him via the V1 app.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee, I'm joined by Top Instructor Tom Patri, the Host of the Augusta Golf Show John Patrick, and 2019 Champions Tour Player of the Year and Charles Schwab Cup winner Scott McCarron. 

Hear my conversations with Top Instructor Tom Patri, the Host of the Augusta Golf Show John Patrick, and PGA TOUR Champions Player of the Year Scott McCarron on this week's edition of Next on the Tee. Tom shares his thoughts on The Golf Channel programming and what a Masters in November could be like. John Patrick talks about what it was like be on the grounds of Augusta Nation for the '86 Masters, plus which collapse was harder to watch Greg Norman's in 1996 or Jordan Spieth's in 2016. I also get his thoughts on what to expect from the Masters if it's played in November. I round out the show talking with Champion's Tour Player of the Year Scott McCarron. Hear how he got his start in golf, his college golf days at UCLA, his 3 wins here in Atlanta at the old BellSouth Classic on the PGA Tour and at the Mitsubishi Electric Classic on the Champions Tour plus the incredible finish to last year's Charles Schwab Cup race and the hole out Jeff Maggert made that won Scott the Cup.

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Ben Wright shares memories from some of his great calls in The Masters plus why Tom Weiskopf and Lee Trevino never won and were uncomfortable playing at Augusta National.

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Illinois Teacher of the Year Bill Abrams shares tips and drills you do at home and use on the course.

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Keith Hirshland, my all-time favorite Author, talks about his new book, "Murphy Murphy and the Case of Serious Crisis" on this segment of Next on the Tee. Keith also shares stories of the early days of The Golf Channel and the challenges of producing live golf events in the days of video tape.

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In this week's Stuck at Home III episode of Next on the Tee hear legendary broadcaster Ben Wright talking Masters history and what held both Tom Weiskopf and Lee Trevino back from winning that tournament.

Matthew Laurance talks about what it was like being recognized as the Media Contributor of the Year by the Kentucky section of the PGA of America plus his frustration around the programming going on right now at The Golf Channel.

Top Instructor Bill Abrams shares drills you can do at home to keep your game sharp, plus how to finish perpendicular to the ground on your follow through instead of in a reverse C.

My all-time favorite Author Keith Hirshland joins me in our final segment. Keith fills us in on his new book Murphy Murph and the Case of Serious Crisis. The book is available to pre-order on Amazon.com. Keith was the original Producer when The Golf Channel launched back in 1995, so he takes inside what it's like producing live tournament golf plus shares stories about some of the talented people he got to work with.

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In this week's Stuck at Home III episode of Next on the Tee hear legendary broadcaster Ben Wright talking Masters history and what held both Tom Weiskopf and Lee Trevino back from winning that tournament.

Matthew Laurance talks about what it was like being recognized as the Media Contributor of the Year by the Kentucky section of the PGA of America plus his frustration around the programming going on right now at The Golf Channel.

Top Instructor Bill Abrams shares drills you can do at home to keep your game sharp, plus how to finish perpendicular to the ground on your follow through instead of in a reverse C.

My all-time favorite Author Keith Hirshland joins me in our final segment. Keith fills us in on his new book Murphy Murph and the Case of Serious Crisis. The book is available to pre-order on Amazon.com. Keith was the original Producer when The Golf Channel launched back in 1995, so he takes inside what it's like producing live tournament golf plus shares stories about some of the talented people he got to work with.

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Legendary Broadcaster Ben Wright shares stories from Masters past plus thoughts on Tom Weiskopf, Gary Player, and Seve Ballesteros. Matthew Laurance and Keith Hirshland talk about the rescheduled majors plus why The Golf Channel is replaying last year's tournaments instead of historical programming. Top Instructor Bill Abrams shares drills you can do at home to stay sharp. Hear all of that and much on this edition of Next on the Tee.

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Former PGA of America President Paul Levy joins me on this segment of Next on the Tee. Paul talks about playing his college golf at LSU plus the upside and downside of his time as President of the PGA, during our conversation from December 2018.

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Top Instructors Jason Hase, Paul Ramee, and Tom Patri share drill you can do in your backyard or in your living room to keep your golf game sharp while we're all asked to stay at home.

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Three of the Top Instructors in the game, Jason Hase, Paul Ramee, and Tom Patri help you work on your game while you're stuck at home on this segment of Next on the Tee. We'll talk tips and drills you can do in your back yard or in your livingroom. In the absence of live golf tournaments, we hear their Top 5 favorite tournaments of all-time and the economic impact the coronavirius is having on them and PGA & LPGA Professionals around the world.

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2014 Georgia PGA Teacher of the Year Kevin Roman and Golf Channel Academy Lead Instructor Keith Jarvis join me on this episode of Next on the Tee.

If you're stuck at home due to the coronavirus pandemic, Kevin and Keith share drills you can do right from your living room or in your back yard. They also talk about the historical tournaments they're watching in place of live golf tournaments plus ways to improve your mental approach.

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Jane Geddes, 2 time LPGA Major Champion and Florida State Hall of Famer joins me. Jane shares her thoughts on the impact the coronavirus is having on every professional tour. She also shares memories of Mickey Wright and how she went from the front office of the LPGA Tour to being the Vice President of Talent Relations for the WWE.

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Top Instructor Tom Patri talks about the impact that the coronavirus is having on the livelihoods of PGA & LPGA Professionals around the world. He also talks about the fluid swing Seve had and how we can emulate it and how he dealt with the pressure of winning a Division 2 National Championship at Florida Southern.

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On this week's show I'm joined by 2 time LPGA Major Champion and Florida State Hall of Famer Jane Geddes, Canadian Golf Hall of Famer Richard Zokol, and Top Instructor Tom Patri.

Hear their insights on the impact the coronavirus is having on all of the professional Tours as well as local PGA & LPGA Professionals. There are a lot of empty practice ranges out there right now. Jane also talks about how she went from the front office of the LPGA Tour to being the Vice President of Talent Relations for the WWE. Richard Zokol talks about detaching our focus from results and to the process of the next shot plus how his new free app Mind Track Golf can help us do just that. Tom Patri talks us through hitting more fluid shots the way Seve did and how he dealt with the pressure of winning a Division 2 national champion at Florida Southern.

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Jane Geddes, 2 time LPGA Major Champion and Florida State Hall of Famer joins me. Jane shares her thoughts on the impact the coronavirus is having on every professional tour. She also shares memories of Mickey Wright and how she went from the front office of the LPGA Tour to being the Vice President of Talent Relations for the WWE.

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On this episode of Next on the Tee I'm joined by 2 time LPGA major champion Jane Geddes, Canadian Golf Hall of Famer Richard Zokol, and Top Instructor Tom Patri. We'll talk about the corona virus shutting down both Tours and what the rest of the season could look like. We'll also talk about the impact on teaching professionals plus look back on some of their favorite major championships from the 70's. 80's, and 90's.

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Golf Channel Academy Lead Instructor Brian Jacobs weighs in on the technology debate, playing the right set of tees, the Arnold Palmer Invitational, plus tips for how to chip it close from 20, 30, 40 yards out and develop feel from 20, 30, 40 feet from the hole.

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Scott Felix, Golf Digest Top 100 Fitter, talks about how to get properly fit for your clubs, how to use that wrench that came with your driver, getting fit for your putter plus explains what the heck smash factor is.

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Todd Beach takes us through their new innovations for 2020 including the technology behind their new SiM family of woods and irons, plus their new wedge designs and enhancements on their Spider Putter and golf balls.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee I'm joined by TaylorMade Golf's Vice President of Research, Development, & Engineering Todd Beach, Top 100 Club Fitter Scott Felix, and Golf Channel Lead Instructor & a Top Teacher in New York Brian Jacobs.

Todd Beach takes us through their new innovations for 2020 including the technology behind their new SiM family of woods and irons, plus their new wedge designs and enhancements on their Spider Putter and golf balls.

Scott Felix helps us understand how to adjust our drivers, how a shorter shaft can actually lead to better drives, what smash factor means, and how important it is to get fit for your putter.

Brian Jacobs weighs in on the technology issue and teaches us how to take all of those good swings we had on the driving range and transition them to the course. He also shares tips for how to develop feel for 20, 30, and 40 yard chip shots plus 20, 30, and 40 foot putts.

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Todd Beach, TaylorMade Sr. Vice President of Research, Development, & Engineering takes us through their new innovations for 2020 including the technology behind their new SiM family of woods and irons, plus their new wedge designs and enhancements on their Spider Putter and golf balls.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee I'm joined by TaylorMade Golf's Vice President of Research, Development, & Engineering Todd Beach, Top 100 Club Fitter Scott Felix, and Golf Channel Lead Instructor & a Top Teacher in New York Brian Jacobs.

Todd Beach takes us through their new innovations for 2020 including the technology behind their new SiM family of woods and irons, plus their new wedge designs and enhancements on their Spider Putter and golf balls.

Scott Felix helps us understand how to adjust our drivers, how a shorter shaft can actually lead to better drives, what smash factor means, and how important it is to get fit for your putter.

Brian Jacobs weighs in on the technology issue and teaches us how to take all of those good swings we had on the driving range and transition them to the course. He also shares tips for how to develop feel for 20, 30, and 40 yard chip shots plus 20, 30, and 40 foot putts.

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Kraig Kann, former Golf Channel Lead Host and current Host on Sirius/XM's PGA Tour Channel, joins me on this segment of Next on the Tee.

Kraig shares his memories of working at The Golf Channel when they first got started, covering his first Masters Tournament, playing Augusta National on media day, thoughts on the technology issue, plus what he's doing now with the Kann Advisory Group.

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Perry French, Srixon/Cleveland Golf/XXIO Territory Manager and Class A Teaching Professional, shares insights on their new technology that can help us hit better, straighter drives, better bunker shots and sink more putts. He also helps us understand how to pick the right bounce for our wedges.

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Top Instructors Shane LeBaron & Stan Utley help you improve your short game and make more putts on this segment of Next on the Tee.

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On this episode of Next on the Tee I'm joined by Perry French, Srixon/Cleveland Golf/XXIO Territory Manager and Class A Teaching Professional, Kraig Kann, Sirius/XM PGA Tour Channel Host, and Top 100 Instructors Shane LeBaron and Stan Utley. We'll be talking what's new from the Srixon/Cleveland Golf/XXIO brands for 2020, plus how to play better in soggy, damp conditions, how to determine the bounce you need on your wedges, plus more short game and putting tips.

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Top Instructors Shane LeBaron & Stan Utley help you improve your short game and make more putts on this segment of Next on the Tee.

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On this episode of Next on the Tee I'm joined by Perry French, Srixon/Cleveland Golf/XXIO Territory Manager and Class A Teaching Professional, Kraig Kann, Sirius/XM PGA Tour Channel Host, and Top 100 Instructors Shane LeBaron and Stan Utley. We'll be talking what's new from the Srixon/Cleveland Golf/XXIO brands for 2020, plus how to play better in soggy, damp conditions, how to determine the bounce you need on your wedges, plus more short game and putting tips.

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On this episode of Next on the Tee I'm joined by Perry French, Srixon/Cleveland Golf/XXIO Territory Manager and Class A Teaching Professional, Kraig Kann, Sirius/XM PGA Tour Channel Host, and Top 100 Instructors Shane LeBaron and Stan Utley. We'll be talking what's new from the Srixon/Cleveland Golf/XXIO brands for 2020, plus how to play better in soggy, damp conditions, how to determine the bounce you need on your wedges, plus more short game and putting tips.

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2013 Senior Open Champion Mark Wiebe joins me on this segment of Next on the Tee. Mark shares his thoughts on the Patrick Reed situation, takes us inside the mind of a Tour player and how their thought process differs from ours, plus shares tips to help improve our mental approach to the game.

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Veteran Tour Caddie Andy Lano II, shares his thoughts on the Patrick Reed situation, how technology is impacting the game, and how he and Kenny Perry tried to judge the wind and the shot when they came to the 12th hole at Augusta National each year.

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Top Instructor Tom Patri shares his thoughts on the Patrick Reed situation. TP asks the question, "If Arnold Palmer was the Presidents Cup Captain instead of Tiger Woods, do you think Patrick Reed gets on the plane for Australia?" TP also shares tips to knock the rust off your golf swing if its been in hibernation for the winter.

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Veteran Tour Caddie Andy Lano II, shares his thoughts on the Patrick Reed situation, how technology is impacting the game, and how he and Kenny Perry tried to judge the wind and the shot when they came to the 12th hole at Augusta National each year.

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On this episode of Next on the Tee I'm joined by 2013 Senior Open Champion Mark Wiebe, 25 year Tour Caddie Andy Lano II, and our resident Director of Instruction and Top Instructor Tom Patri.

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2013 Senior Open Champion Mark Wiebe, former Tour Caddie Andy Lano II, and Top Instructor Tom Patri join Next on the Tee. As two of the Top Instructors in the game, Mark Wiebe and Tom Patri will help shake the rust off your golf swing from its winter hibernation. I also want to get all their insights on the Patrick Reed situation and go inside the ropes to understand what it's like as they walk in-between shots, what do you do if your playing partner doesn't want to talk, or on the flip if they won't stop talking. We also get tips for how to read to the greens and how the mental approach of Tour players differs from ours. 

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Rob Strano can be seen on The Golf Channel Golf Academy, is the Host of The Golf Kingdom, and is annually recognized as one of the Top Instructors in the state of Florida. Rob helps get the rust off your golf swing as well as shares a simple tip for how judge what club you need if you have an obstacle to get over quickly, and how to choose which club to use if you're just short of the green but you've got 70-80 feet to the pin.

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David Lee is the founder of Gravity Golf which has been endorsed by Lee Trevino, Jack Nicklaus, and Chi Chi Rodriguez. He shares the principles of his golf swing method and why 3 of the game's greatest legends use them. He also shares the story of how a fishing trip with Mickey Mantle created the light bulb moment for what has become Gravity Golf.

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Jonathan Yarwood has worked with 2005 US Open winner Michael Campbell as well as two US Amateur winners, two US Girls winners, three AJGA players of the year, a winner on the PGA, LPGA, European, Challenge, Asian and Australasian tours as well as a slew of amateur victories and notable ranked players. Jonathan reflects back on what it was like being a part of Michael Campbell's major victory. He also shares stories from working with Nick Faldo, Seve Ballesteros, and Tony Jacklin, plus weighs in on the technology issue and how it's hurting the game.

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Maureen Madill, former British Ladies Amateur Champion and now Sirius/XM On Course Commentator joins me.

Maureen looks back at the 2019 Open Championship and the parties that took place all around Ireland...that may not end until we get to Royal St. George's for this year's Open Championship. As Maureen states, the parties went on so hard and so long after Shane Lowry's victory they actually ran out of Guinness. Maureen talks about the impact that winning The Masters would have on Rory McIlroy and Ireland if they made it to in a row for the Irish. She also shares tips for how to be a better ball striker and make more putts plus a whole lot more on this special edition of Next on the Tee.

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Maureen Madill, former British Ladies Amateur Champion and now Sirius/XM On Course Commentator joins me.

Maureen looks back at the 2019 Open Championship and the parties that took place all around Ireland...that may not end until we get to Royal St. George's for this year's Open Championship. As Maureen states, the parties went on so hard and so long after Shane Lowry's victory they actually ran out of Guinness. Maureen talks about the impact that winning The Masters would have on Rory McIlroy and Ireland if they made it to in a row for the Irish. She also shares tips for how to be a better ball striker and make more putts plus a whole lot more on this special edition of Next on the Tee.

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We kick off our 2020 season talking with 3 of the Top Instructors in the game: Jonathan Yarwood, David Lee, and Rob Strano.

Jonathan Yarwood has worked with 2005 US Open winner Michael Campbell as well as two US Amateur winners, two US Girls winners, three AJGA players of the year, a winner on the PGA, LPGA, European, Challenge, Asian and Australasian tours as well as a slew of amateur victories and notable ranked players. Jonathan reflects back on what it was like being a part of Michael Campbell's major victory. He also shares stories from working with Nick Faldo, Seve Ballesteros, and Tony Jacklin, plus weighs in on the technology issue and how it's hurting the game.

David Lee is the founder of Gravity Golf which has been endorsed by Lee Trevino, Jack Nicklaus, and Chi Chi Rodriguez. He shares the principles of his golf swing method and why 3 of the game's greatest legends use them. He also shares the story of how a fishing trip with Mickey Mantle created the light bulb moment for what has become Gravity Golf.

Rob Strano can be seen on The Golf Channel Golf Academy, is the Host of The Golf Kingdom, and is annually recognized as one of the Top Instructors in the state of Florida. Rob helps get the rust off your golf swing as well as shares a simple tip for how judge what club you need if you have an obstacle to get over quickly, and how to choose which club to use if you're just short of the green but you've got 70-80 feet to the pin.

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Larry Rinker shares memories from his college playing days at the University of Florida, plus what it was like being in the mix at the 1982 US Open and the 1992 Open Championship. Larry also shares a tip for how to chip it close more consistently.

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Ben Hogan Golf CEO Scott White talks about the tremendous year the brand has had and a glimpse into what they have planned for 2020.

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Mitch Laurance talks President's Cup, who would be on his dream podcast and a chance on course meeting with a magical dog that moments later witnessed his first and only ace.

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Former PGA Tour Pro and one of Top Instructors in the game Larry Rinker, Ben Hogan CEO Scott White, and Talking Golf Getaways Host Mitch Laurance join me on this edition Next on the Tee.

Larry Rinker shares memories from his college playing days at the University of Florida, plus what it was like being in the mix at the 1982 US Open and the 1992 Open Championship. Larry also shares a tip for how to chip it close more consistently.

Ben Hogan Golf CEO Scott White talks about the tremendous year the brand has had and a glimpse into what they have planned for 2020.

Mitch Laurance talks President's Cup, who would be on his dream podcast and a chance on course meeting with a magical dog that moments later witnessed his first and only ace.

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This is our final episode of the season and we're going out in style with Larry Rinker, Scott White and Mith Laurance. I'll talk with Larry Rinker about Patrick Reed's controversial bunker shot at the Hero Challenge plus get some tips to help improve your short game. Ben Hogan Golf CEO Scott White will let us know what's next for the brand in 2020, and we'll close out the season the best way possible talking with the great Mitch Laurance of Talking Golf Getaways

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Former LPGA President and Tour Legend Gail Graham shares her thoughts on the state of the women's game, the upcoming Olympic games, the Canadian team, plus how to chip the ball closer on this segment of Next on the Tee.

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Top Golf Course Architect Bill Bergin updates us on his latest course designs at The McLemore, the Waterfall Club, and Highland Falls plus, how to know if land is suitable for a golf course and what type of grass is right for the fairways and greens.

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Golf Tips Magazine Top 25 Instructor Tom Patri helps you get it close with your scoring irons, plus how to finish your swing with proper posture, and how to hit more creative shots with a wedge in your hands.

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"The Wedge Guy" Terry Koehler talks about the new Edison Wedge line and why they can help you hit it 31 feet closer to the hole on average than other Tour designed models.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee I'm joined by Top Golf Golf Course Architect Bill Bergin, LPGA Tour Legend and Golf Tips Magazine Top 25 Instructor Gail Graham, our resident Director of Instruction and another one of Golf Tips Magazine's Top 25 Instructors Tom Patri, and The Wedge Guy Terry Koehler.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee I'm joined by Golf Course Architect and Auburn grad Bill Bergin, Golf Tips Magazine Top 25 Instructors Gail Graham and Tom Patri, plus "The Wedge Guy" Terry Koehler who has a revolutionary new wedge design for the Edison Wedge company that he says Iron Byron shows will get you 21 feet closer to the pin on average than any other wedge on the market.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee I talk with PGA Tour SuperStore Sr. Vice President of Operations Randy Peitsch and former PGA Tour Player & now USGA Sr. Direction of Player Relations Jason Gore. Randy talks about the great deals coming up on Black Friday and Cyber Monday at the PGA Tour SuperStore including personalized golf balls, winter apparel that won't restrict your swing, plus the opportunity to get fit for your putter and the right golf ball. Jason Gore shares stories from winning a National Championship at Pepperdine, playing against Tiger Woods as a junior golfer and in college, plus what it's like playing in the Walker Cup and shooting 59 at the 2005 Cox Classic.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee I talk with PGA Tour SuperStore Sr. Vice President of Operations Randy Peitsch and former PGA Tour Player & now USGA Sr. Direction of Player Relations Jason Gore. Hear Randy Peitsch talk about the great deals coming up on Black Friday and Cyber Monday at the PGA Tour SuperStore including personalized golf balls, winter apparel that won't restrict your swing, plus the opportunity to get fit for your putter and the right golf ball. Jason Gore shares stories from winning a National Championship at Pepperdine, playing against Tiger Woods as a junior golfer and in college, plus what it's like playing in the Walker Cup and shooting 59 at the 2005 Cox Classic.

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TaylorMade Golf Sr. Vice President of Research, Development, & Engineering Todd Beach talks about the technology behind their M5 & M6 drivers and how the resin injected into each head is actually done so to bring the driver back to conforming to USGA limits. He also takes us back to the story behind the bubble shaft they used to use in their woods. He also shares insights on their twist face design, and what we can look forward to in 2020.

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John Hughes shares tips on how to improve your short game, your bunker play and some drills to help you square up the club face at impact.

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Tom Patri talks about the advantages of having a shorter shaft in your driver, how to improve your putting stroke and how to practice with a purpose.

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TaylorMade Golf Sr. Vice President of Research, Design, & Engineering Todd Beach plus Golf Tips Magazine Top 25 Instructors John Hughes and Tom Patri join me.

Todd Beach talks about the technology behind their M5 & M6 drivers and how the resin injected is actually done so to bring the driver back to conforming to USGA limits. He also takes us back to the story behind the bubble shaft they used to use in their woods, he shares insights on their twist face design, and what we can look forward to in 2020.

John Hughes shares tips on how to improve your short game, your bunker play and some drills to help you square up the club face at impact.

Tom Patri talks about the advantages of having a shorter shaft in your driver, how to improve your putting stroke and how to practice with a purpose.

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TaylorMade Golf VP of R&D Todd Beach plus Top Instructors John Hughes & Tom Patri Join Me to talk next gen technologies plus practice tips to keep your swing in tact over the winter.

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Tom Patri shares his thoughts on Tiger's 82nd win, the Presidents Cup, Sam Snead, the shake up at CBS Sports, plus tips to improve your putting.

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Frank Nobilo, former PGA Tour Pro, International Presidents Cup team member and now Analyst for the Golf Channel shares his memories from being a part of the first 3 Presidents Cup matches, how the International players pushed to get the event created, if Tiger should have picked himself to be a playing captain, and if 2020 will be the year Rory, Brooks, and Tiger battle it out in the majors.

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Rob Strano talks about why Tiger Woods shouldn't have picked himself for the Presidents Cup team, lessons he learned coming up in the game from former Masters Champion Bob Goalby, Bubba Watson's crazy drive at the ZoZo Championship, plus tips to improve your putting, on this segment of Next on the Tee.

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Former PGA Tour Pro Bob Friend Jr. shares his thoughts on his LSU Tigers, the Presidents Cup, why Tiger should have picked himself to be a playing captain, plus how to think like a Tour Pro when the pressure is on. Hear all that and much more on this segment of Next on the Tee.

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Former PGA Tour Pros Bob Friend Jr., Frank Nobilo, and Rob Strano talk Presidents Cup, how the International Team pushed to create that event, why Tiger Woods should and shouldn't pick himself to be a playing captain, how Tour Pros think when they are under the pressure, how to improve your putting and much much more on this edition of Next on the Tee.

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Eva Rogers, Medinah Country Club Teaching Professional, talks about the history of the course, what it's like teaching the children of PGA & LPGA Tour players, how she keeps her junior players engaged and having fun, the state of women's golf, and how to keep your game sharp over the Winter.

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Tom Patri shares his thoughts on Tiger's 82nd win, the Presidents Cup, Sam Snead, the shake up at CBS Sports, plus tips to improve your putting.

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Brian Jacobs, Golf Channel Lead Instructor, shares his thoughts on his Buffalo Bills, what it was like working with Jason Day's Swing Coach Colin Swatton this summer, how to play better in cold temperatures, and what all that Trackman data means.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee I talk: how to play better Rall/Winter golf, stories from Medinah Country Club, teaching the children of PGA Tour Pros, what all that Trackman data means, Tiger's 82nd win, the Presidents Cup, plus a little Buffalo Bills conversation as well, with Top Instructors Eva Rogers of Medinah Country Club, Golf Channel Academy Lead Instructor Brian Jacobs, and Golf Tips Magazine Top 25 Instructor Tom Patri.

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Three of the Top Instructors in the game, Eva Rogers, Brian Jacobs, and Tom Patri join me. Eva is a teaching professional at Medinah Country Club. Brian Jacobs is a Golf Channel, Golf Academy Instructor. Tom Patri is a Golf Tips Magazine Top 25 Instructor and all three will be sharing their tips for how to get more out of your game as the temperatures get colder. 

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Perry French, Srixon/Cleveland Golf/XXIO Territory Manager and Class A Teaching Professional, shares tips for how you can get greater distance when it's cold outside plus talks about the new technology in their Cleveland Frontline putters that is helping 10 handicappers like Matthew Laurance make more putts and shave 2-5 strokes off their rounds.

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Jack Curry, VP of Sales & Marketing for the 2Undr brand updates us on their new designs for Winter and the holiday season, plus the new video shoot with Rickie Fowler. He also talks about their fabric technology that will keep you warm and free up your swing for Fall and Winter golf. Go to www.2undr.com to check out their great line of apparel and use the coupon code onthetee20 to save 20% at checkout.

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Matthew Laurance, Host of Backspin Golf and one of the stars of the 80s hit movie Eddie & The Cruisers, shares his thoughts on the PGA Tour's wrap around season, the Presidents Cup and if Tiger should pick himself for the team, his recent trip to play Sweetens Cove in Tennessee, and much more on this segment of Next on the Tee.

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Matthew Laurance, Host of Backspin Golf, shares his thoughts on the PGA Tour's wrap around season, the Presidents Cup and if Tiger should pick himself for the team, and his recent trip to play Sweetens Cove in Tennessee.

Jack Curry, VP of Sales & Marketing for the 2Undr brand updates us on their new designs for Winter and the holiday season, plus the new video shoot with Rickie Fowler. He also talks about their fabric technology that will keep you warm and free up your swing for Fall and Winter golf.

Perry French, Srixon/Cleveland Golf/XXIO Territory Manager and Class A Teaching Professional, shares tips for how you can get greater distance when it's cold outside plus talks about the new technology in their Cleveland Frontline putters that is helping 10 handicappers like Matthew Laurance make more putts and shave 5 strokes off their rounds.

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Matthew Laurance, Host of Backspin Golf, shares his thoughts on the PGA Tour's wrap around season, the Presidents Cup and if Tiger should pick himself for the team, and his recent trip to play Sweetens Cove in Tennessee.

Jack Curry, VP of Sales & Marketing for the 2Undr brand updates us on their new designs for Winter and the holiday season, plus the new video shoot with Rickie Fowler. He also talks about their fabric technology that will keep you warm and free up your swing for Fall and Winter golf.

Perry French, Srixon/Cleveland Golf/XXIO Territory Manager and Class A Teaching Professional, shares tips for how you can get greater distance when it's cold outside plus talks about the new technology in their Cleveland Frontline putters that is helping 10 handicappers like Matthew Laurance make more putts and shave 5 strokes off their rounds.

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Gary Player shared his thoughts on who the great players off all-time are, the importance of longevity, why he switched to PXG, how much better Augusta National is now vs. when he started playing there, and how much we have to reign the golf ball in for Tour players.

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Gary Player shared his thoughts on who the great players off all-time are, the importance of longevity, why he switched to PXG, how much better Augusta National is now vs. when he started playing there, and how much we have to reign the golf ball in for Tour players.

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Ben Wright shares stories from some of his greatest calls from the 1975 and '86 Masters plus thoughts on Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, Ben Hogan, Lee Trevino and Tom Weiskopf. He also talks about the shot that made him think, I can't believe he's going to try that.

Paul Stankowski talks about when he was able to stop worrying about shanking a drive into the crowd, what it was like playing a skins game with Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, and Tom Watson. We also talked about the PGA Tour wrap around season and looking ahead to his time on the PGA Tour Champions.

Gary Player shared his thoughts on who the great players off all-time are, the importance of longevity, why he switched to PXG, how much better Augusta National is now vs. when he started playing there, and how much we have to reign the golf ball in for Tour players.

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Andy Bell talks about what's new with the Bobby Jones brand and their amazing golf complex in Atlanta. We also learn about the Fall collection with the Bobby Jones, Rule 18, and Sunice brands.

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Jane Geddes started playing golf at age 16 and a couple of years later she helped Florida State win the Women's Golf National Championship. She won the 1981 South Florida Invitational as a sophomore and then the 1986 Women's US Open and the 1987 LPGA Championship. Hear how she went from beginner to National Champion and Major Champion all within a few years.

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Keith Hirshland talks about my all-time favorite book, "Cover Me Boys I'm Going In" plus his upcoming book "Murphy Murphy". He also shares his insights on Tiger Woods and the PGA Tour's wrap around season. on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast.

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This week on Next on the Tee I'm joined by former Golf Channel Producer and Author Keith Hirshland, 2 time LPGA Major Champion Jane Geddes, and the CEO of the Bobby Jones Apparel Company Andy Bell.

Keith Hirshland talks about my all-time favorite book, "Cover Me Boys I'm Going In" plus his upcoming book "Murphy Murphy". He also shares his insights on Tiger Woods and the PGA Tour's wrap around season.

Jane Geddes started playing golf at age 16 and a couple of years later she helped Florida State win the Women's Golf National Championship. She won the 1981 South Florida Invitational as a sophomore and then the 1986 Women's US Open and the 1987 LPGA Championship. Hear how she went from beginner to National Champion and Major Champion and much much more.

Andy Bell talks about what's new with the Bobby Jones brand and their amazing golf complex in Atlanta. We also learn about the Fall collection with the Bobby Jones, Rule 18, and Sunice brands.

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Golf Tips Magazine Top 25 Instructor Tom Patri talks about the impact the PGA Tour wrap around season is having on player injuries plus he gives tips for how to improve your chipping on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast.

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Dr. Bob Jones IV, Grandson of Bobby Jones, talks about what it was like growing up under the weight of expectations of being a Jones. Those expectations came very early due to losing both his grandfather and his father by age 16. He had to overcome addiction, found God, and turned his life around. Hear how it happened on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast.

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Lisa "Longball" Vlooswyk talks about the recent Long Drive Championship plus shares tips for how to hit to it longer and straighter on this segment of Next on the Tee.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are: 8 time Canadian Long Drive Champion Lisa "Longball" Vlosswyk, the grandson of Bobby Jones, Dr. Bob Jones IV, and Golf Tips Magazine Top 25 Instructor Tom Patri.

Lisa "Longball" Vlooswyk talks about the recent Long Drive Championship plus shares tips for how to hit to it longer and straighter.

Dr. Bob Jones IV, Grandson of Bobby Jones, talks about what it was like growing up under the weight of expectations of being a Jones. Those expectations came very early due to losing both his grandfather and his father by age 16. He had to overcome addiction, found God, and turned his life around. Hear how it happened on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast.

Tom Patri talks the impact of the wrap around season is having on player injuries plus how to properly use our hands to improve your chipping.

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Paul Grangaard tells us why it has always been so important to him to keep manufacturing jobs in the US. When Paul was the CEO of Allen Edmonds Shoes and now as the Founder & CEO of Circle Rock, he's kept their manufacturing plants and all the materials they use, produced here in the US. He lets us know about the incredible locally made men's polos, casual and dress shirts, plus sweater vests they have available on www.circlerock.com.

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Mitch Laurance shares stories and information from his recent trip to Sweetens Cove, one of the Top 100 courses you can play, located just outside of Chattanooga, plus courses around the state of Michigan. Hear all that and much more on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast.

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Eric Johnson shares his thoughts on why we should always use a tee on par 3s, how to handle shots when you're in-between clubs, and playing strategies for weekend golfers.

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This week on Next on the Tee I'm joined by Top 100 Instructor Eric Johnson, Talking Golf Getaways Host Mitch Laurance, and Circle Rock Founder & CEO Paul Grangaard.

Eric Johnson shares his thoughts on why we should always use a tee on par 3s, how to handle shots when you're in-between clubs, and playing strategies for weekend golfers.

Mitch Laurance shares stories and information from his recent trip to Sweetens Cove, one of the Top 100 courses you can play, located just outside of Chattanooga, plus courses around the state of Michigan. 

Paul Grangaard tells us why it has always been so important to him to keep manufacturing jobs, when he was CEO of Allen Edmonds Shoes and now Circle Rock, right here in the US. He lets us know about the incredible locally made men's polos, casual and dress shirts, plus sweater vests they have available on www.circlerock.com

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My guests on this edition of Next on the Tee are: Top 100 Instructor Eric Johnson, Actor turned Host of Talking Golf Getaways Mitch Laurance, and the CEO of CircleRock Paul Grangaard.

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Golf Tips Magazine Top 25 Instructor Tom Patri shares his thoughts on the PGA Tour's wrap around season, who the PGA Tour Player of the Year should be, plus his thoughts on the Presidents Cup and the Solheim Cup on this segment of the Next on the Tee Golf Podcast.

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Charlie Fisher, Golf Pride Channel Marketing Manager, talks about their latest grip innovations plus a glimpse into the future, on this Segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast.

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Tim Simpson, Georgia Sports Hall of Famer and 4 time winner on the PGA Tour, talks UGA sports, what made him such a great ball striker, his win at the 1989 USF&G Classic and the US Open that got away. Hear all that and much more on this segment of Next on the Tee.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee I'm joined by 4 time winner on the PGA Tour Tim Simpson, Golf Pride Marketing Manager Charlie Fisher, and Golf Tips Magazine Top 25 Instructor Tom Patri.

Tim Simpson shares his thoughts on the Tour's wrap around season, what made him such a great ball striker, what changed when he got on the greens, plus memories from his wins at the 1985 Southern Open, and 1989 USF&G Classic.

Charlie Fisher talks about the great new innovations they're coming out with at Golf Pride including their incredible new Micro Suede Soft Traction grips and Pro Only series putter grips.

Tom Patri shares his thoughts on the Tour's wrap around season, who he thinks the PGA Tour's Player of the Year should be, plus the President's Cup and the Solheim Cup.

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This week on Next on the Tee I'm joined by 4 time winner on the PGA Tour Tim Simpson, Golf Pride Sales and Channel Manager Charlie Fisher, and Golf Tips Magazine Top 25 Instructor Tom Patri.

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Par 4 Success Founder Chris Finn shares tips for what we can do to properly fuel our bodies prior to and during our rounds. We also talk about proper hydration and how to warm up. Some of what Chris shares is very different from what we've been told over the years.

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David Ogrin talks about playing his college golf at Texas A&M and what it was like facing Freddie Couples and Ed Fiori when those guys were over at the University of Houston. He also talks about why he had so much success playing at Pebble Beach, his sudden death playoff against Hal Sutton in the FedEx St. Jude Memphis Classic and his win over Tiger Woods in the 1996 Texas Open.

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Larry Mowry shares stories about what it was like for him when he played with and against legends like Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, and Gary Player. The legend of Jack Nicklaus's steely blue eyes is real. He also talks about his win at the 1989 Senior PGA Championship plus when the Boston Braves were recruiting him as a pitcher in junior high school.

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PGA Tour Legends Larry Mowry and David Ogrin Plus Par 4 Success Founder Chris Finn Join Me on this edition of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast.

Larry Mowry shares stories about what it was like for him when he played with and against legends like Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, and Gary Player. The legend of Jack Nicklaus's steely blue eyes is real. He also talks about his win at the 1989 Senior PGA Championship plus when the Boston Braves were recruiting him as a pitcher in junior high school.

David Ogrin talks about playing his college golf at Texas A&M and what it was like facing Freddie Couples and Ed Fiori when those guys were over at the University of Houston. He also talks about why he had so much success playing at Pebble Beach, his sudden death playoff against Hal Sutton in the FedEx St. Jude Memphis Classic and his win over Tiger Woods in the 1996 Texas Open.

Par 4 Success Founder Chris Finn shares tips for what we can do to properly fuel our bodies prior to and during our rounds. We also talk about proper hydration and how to warm up. Some of what Chris shares is very different from what we've been told over the years.

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PGA Tour Legends Larry Mowry and David Ogrin Plus Par 4 Success Founder Chris Finn Join Me on this edition of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast.

Larry Mowry shares stories about what it was like for him when he played with and against legends like Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, and Gary Player. The legend of Jack Nicklaus's steely blue eyes is real. He also talks about his win at the 1989 Senior PGA Championship plus when the Boston Braves were recruiting him as a pitcher in junior high school.

David Ogrin talks about playing his college golf at Texas A&M and what it was like facing Freddie Couples and Ed Fiori when those guys were over at the University of Houston. He also talks about why he had so much success playing at Pebble Beach, his sudden death playoff against Hal Sutton in the FedEx St. Jude Memphis Classic and his win over Tiger Woods in the 1996 Texas Open.

Par 4 Success Founder Chris Finn shares tips for what we can do to properly fuel our bodies prior to and during our rounds. We also talk about proper hydration and how to warm up. Some of what Chris shares is very different from what we've been told over the years.

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Greg Ducharme shares his thoughts on the slow play issue on the PGA Tour. I also get his thoughts on the PGA Tour playoff system and ways to make it more compelling. Plus, Greg shares tips for how to hit that 40-50 yard in-between chip shot closer to the hole more consistently.

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Tom Patri, Golf Tips Magazine Top 25 Instructor, talks about his college golf experience including when he and his teammates at Florida Southern won the Division II National Championship. Tom took the individual National Championship as well. He talks about the rich golf history at Florida Southern, and how college golf has changed over the last 30 years. Tom also shares some playing lessons including drills you can do at home to square the club face up at impact. Hear all of that and much more from Tom on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast.

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Travis Fulton, Top 40 Under 40 Instructor, shares his insights on what made Ben Hogan's swing so great, and if the Tour Championship and the PGA Tour playoff system is working. Travis also share tips for how to hit better wedge shots and how to get out of green side bunkers more consistently. Hear all of that and much more on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast.

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Mark Wiebe talks about what it was like trying to sleep knowing he had to face Bernhard Langer in the continuation of their sudden death playoff for the 2013 Senior Open Championship. He tells the story of a player who was unflappable regardless of how poorly he was playing. Mark also shares tips for how to consistently make 4 foot putts, smart course management and how to choose the right wedge depending on distance and lie. Hear all of that and much more on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast.

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Cindy Miller updates us on her programs "Finding Your It" and her "Learn To Hit It" kit. She also shares her thoughts on slow play and the appropriate penalty for it plus tips for fixing the most common swing mistakes she sees in her students. Hear all that and more on this segment of Next on the Tee.

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2013 Senior Open Champion Mark Wiebe and Top Instructors Travis Fulton and Top Patri share their insights on the Tour Championship, what made Ben Hogan's swing so great, what it's like trying to sleep when you have a sudden playoff the next morning, plus how to cut strokes off your scores when you have a wedge or putter in your hands. Hear all that and much more on this edition of Next on the Tee.

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Greg Ducharme shares his thoughts on the slow play issue on the PGA Tour. I also get his thoughts on the PGA Tour playoff system and ways to make it more compelling. Plus, Greg shares tips for how to hit that 40-50 yard in-between chip shot closer to the hole more consistently.

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Andy Lano II jumps on the show to share his thoughts on the slow play issue plaguing the PGA Tour. Andy talks about what it's like as a caddie to deal with a slow playing group and what a caddie needs to do in order to keep his/her player from losing focus and getting frustrated.

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Cindy Miller updates us on her programs "Finding Your It" and her "Learn To Hit It" kit. She also shares her thoughts on slow play and the appropriate penalty for it plus tips for fixing the most common swing mistakes she sees in her students. Hear all that and more on this segment of Next on the Tee.

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This week on Next on the Tee Golf Podcast I'm joined by 2010 LPGA Teacher of the Year Cindy Miller, former PGA Tour Caddie Andy Lano II and Class A Teaching Professional and Co-Host of A New Breed of Golf, Greg Ducharme.

Cindy updates us on her programs "Finding Your It" and her "Learn To Hit It" kit. Cindy also shares her thoughts on slow play and the appropriate penalty for it plus tips for the most common swing problems.

Andy Lano II jumps on to share his thoughts on the slow play issue and how caddies deal with it. Andy also talks about how caddies keep their players focused and positive when the group in front is playing slow.

Greg Ducharme shares his thoughts on the slow play issue as well. I also get his thoughts on the PGA Tour playoff system and ways to make it more compelling, plus Greg shares tips for how to hit that 40-50 yard chip shot closer to the hole more consistently.

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This week on Next on the Tee Golf Podcast I'm joined by 2010 LPGA Teacher of the Year Cindy Miller, former PGA Tour Caddie Andy Lano II and Class A Teaching Professional and Co-Host of A New Breed of Golf, Greg Ducharme.

Cindy updates us on her programs "Finding Your It" and her "Learn To Hit It" kit. Cindy also shares her thoughts on slow play and the appropriate penalty for it plus tips for the most common swing problems.

Andy Lano II jumps on to share his thoughts on the slow play issue and how caddies deal with it. Andy also talks about how caddies keep their players focused and positive when the group in front is playing slow.

Greg Ducharme shares his thoughts on the slow play issue as well. I also get his thoughts on the PGA Tour playoff system and ways to make it more compelling, plus Greg shares tips for how to hit that 40-50 yard chip shot closer to the hole more consistently.

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Tom Patri and I continue our conversation about the young guns taking over the PGA Tour on this segment of Next on the Tee. Tom also shares how he instills confidence in his junior and adult students with a couple of shout outs in there as well.

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Andy Lano II talks about the 6 degrees of Kevin Bacon that is the PGA Tour. He also talks about the opportunities he had to talk with Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer and the golf memorabilia he's collected over the years. Hear all that and much more on this segment of Next on the Tee.

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Perry French shares his insights on how to pick the right golf ball for your swing speed and why the most expensive ball isn't always the right one. He also gives us tips for how to hit our wedges close and the 8 month long celebration the Srixon brand will be doing with Open Champion Shane Lowery. 

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On this edition of Next on the Tee I'm joined by Srixon, Cleveland Golf, & XXIO Territory Manager and Class A Teaching Professional Perry French, former PGA Tour Caddie and Founder of Golf Mastery Andy Lano II, and Golf Tips Magazine Top 25 Instructor Tom Patri.

Perry French shares his insights on how to pick the right golf ball for your swing speed and why the most expensive ball isn't always the right one. He also gives us tips for how to hit our wedges close and the 8 month long celebration the Srixon brand will be doing with Open Champion Shane Lowery. 

Andy Lano II talks about the 6 degrees of Kevin Bacon that is the PGA Tour. He also talks about the opportunities he had to talk with Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer and the golf memorabilia he's collected over the years.

Tom Patri and I continue our conversation about the young guns taking over the PGA Tour. Tom also shares how he instills confidence in his junior and adult students with a couple of shout outs as well.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee I'm joined by Srixon, Cleveland Golf, & XXIO Territory Manager and Class A Teaching Professional Perry French, former PGA Tour Caddie and Founder of Golf Mastery Andy Lano II, and Golf Tips Magazine Top 25 Instructor Tom Patri.

Perry French shares his insights on how to pick the right golf ball for your swing speed and why the most expensive ball isn't always the right one. He also gives us tips for how to hit our wedges close and the 8 month long celebration the Srixon brand will be doing with Open Champion Shane Lowery. 

Andy Lano II talks about the 6 degrees of Kevin Bacon that is the PGA Tour. He also talks about the opportunities he had to talk with Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer and the golf memorabilia he's collected over the years.

Tom Patri and I continue our conversation about the young guns taking over the PGA Tour. Tom also shares how he instills confidence in his junior and adult students with a couple of shout outs as well.

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Russ Holden talks about the work that his organization, Caddy for a Cure, does helping our wounded service members either get back to playing golf or learning the game for the first time. He also talks about how involved the top players on the PGA & LPGA Tours are with providing very unique inside the ropes experiences for our wounded Veterans. He shared the story of how one Veteran was preparing to take his own life until the experience he had with Lee Westwood changed all that.

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Shane LeBaron explains what the Plane Truth teaching methodology is all about plus tips for how to perform better under playing pressure. He also talks about his time as the golf coach at the University of South Carolina Beaufort and having Reed Howard, son of Ron Howard, as a member of the team. 

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Jason Hase talks about the upcoming Symetra Tour event at his home course Buffalo Dunes in Garden City, Kansas. He also shares playing tips for how to cure your slice or the over correction of pulling hooking the ball.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee I'm joined by Top Instructors Jason Hase and Shane LeBaron plus former PGA Tour Caddy and Founder of Caddy for a Cure Russ Holden.

Jason Hase talks about the upcoming Symetra Tour event at his home course Buffalo Dunes in Garden City, Kansas. He also shares playing tips for how to cure your slice or the over correction of pulling hooking the ball.

Shane LeBaron explains what the Plane Truth teaching methodology is all about plus tips for how to perform better under playing pressure. He also talks about his time as the golf coach at the University of South Carolina Beaufort and having Reed Howard, son of Ron Howard, as a member of the team. 

Russ Holden talks about the work that his organization, Caddy for a Cure, does helping our wounded service members either get back to playing golf or learning the game for the first time. He also talks about how involved the top players on the PGA & LPGA Tours are with providing very unique inside the ropes experiences for our wounded Veterans. He shared the story of how one Veteran was preparing to take his own life until the experience he had with Lee Westwood changed all that.

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Ted Purdy, 2005 Byron Nelson Champion and University of Arizona Hall of Famer, talks about the work he's doing to get back out on the PGA Tour. Ted also talks about getting the best of Tiger Woods a couple times when they played against each other in college and his experiences playing in the 2005 and 2006 Open Championships on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast. 

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Andy Traynor, Plane Truth Certified Instructor and Trackman Master Professional, talks about working with Tony Romo plus helps improve your game from 100 yards in on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast.

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Chris Sheehan, Head Golf Professional at Lebanon Country Club in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, shares tips for how to fix your slice and better read the greens on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast.

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Lebanon Country Club Head Golf Professional Chris Sheehan plus Plane Truth and Track Man Master Professional Andy Traynor join me to help cure your slice and play better around the greens. Plus, PGA Tour Pro and 2005 Byron Nelson Champion Ted Purdy talks about playing against Tiger Woods in college plus the work he's doing with Chris O'Connell and Andy Traynor to get back out on Tour.

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Top Instructos Chris Sheehan and Andy Traynor share playing lessons and what all those numbers on Track Man really mean. Plus, PGA Tour Pro Ted Purdy updates on his game, his goals, and occassionally getting the best of Tiger Woods during the early parts of his career.

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Katherine Roberts, Golf Digest Top 50 Golf Fitness Professional joins me on this segment of Next on the Tee. Katherine shares tips for how to develop your body into having a strong foundation, the importance of foot foundation to help develop power from the ground up, plus how to be like Tiger and activate our glutes.

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Tom Patri, Top Tips Magazine Top 25 Instructor, gives us his assessment of the new young guns who are taking the PGA Tour by storm: Matthew Wolff, Victor Howland, Justin Suh, Colin Morikawa, Sam Burns, and Joaquin Niemann.

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Katherine Roberts, Golf Digest Top 50 Golf Fitness Professional joins me on this segment of Next on the Tee. Katherine shares tips for how to develop your body into having a strong foundation, the importance of foot foundation to help develop power from the ground up, plus how to be like Tiger and activate our glutes.

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Golf Academy Lead Instructor Brian Jacobs joins me on this segment of Next on the Tee. Brian talks about partnering with Jason Day's Coach Collin Swatton on clinics they're doing around the country. He also shares tips for how to stretch and prepare for your round golf plus how to consistently make those 3-5 foot knee knockers.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee I'm joined by Golf Academy Lead Instructor Brian Jacobs, Golf Digest Top 50 Golf Fitness Professional Katherine Roberts and Golf Tips Magazine Top 25 Instructor Tom Patri.

Brian Jacobs talks about partnering with Jason Day's Coach Collin Swatton on clinics they're doing around the country. Brian also shares tips for how to stretch and prepare for your round golf plus how to consistently make those 3-5 foot knee knockers.

Katherine Roberts joins me in the second segment and share tips for how to develop your body into having a strong foundation, the importance of foot foundation to help develop power from the ground up, plus how to be like Tiger and activate our glutes.

Tom Patri gives us his assessment of the new young guns who are taking the PGA Tour by storm: Matthew Wolff, Victor Howland, Justin Suh, Colin Morikawa, Sam Burns, and Joaquin Niemann.

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After hearing our recent segment about Old Head Golf Links, former PGA Tour Caddy and recent guest Andy Lano II stopped by to share stories from his recent trip over to Ireland to play Old Head. Hear all about the amazing views, the course layout, the excellent service and what it's like to play a course in Ireland that's on a peninsula piece of land that stretches 2 miles out and 300 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. You'll see why Andy says it's Pebble Beach on steroids and why it's on the top of my bucket list of courses to play.

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The always energetic and entertaining Jack Diehl, PGA Class A Teaching Professional, joins me on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast. Jack talks about his home course Magnolia Creek, which is located southwest of Houston. He also shares tips for how to play better in windy conditions plus his mental approach as he goes through his pre-shot routine both on the tee and in the fairway. Hear all that and much more on this segment of Next on the Tee.

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Mike Landry, PGA Class A Teaching Professional, talks about his home course Mile Square Golf Club which is located outside of Los Angeles and celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Mike also shares short game tips plus how to fix your slice, on this segment of Next on the Tee.

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On this segment of Next on the Tee, I'm joined by Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor, Tim Cusick. Tim shares playing lessons from his book, "The Four Keys to Improve Your Game" which is available on Amazon.com. Tim also shares tips for how to break 80, 90, or 100. Also check out his Web site, www.timcusickgolf.com to get more tips and view videos from his Golf Tips Tuesday video collection. 

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This week on Next on the Tee we help your golf game from tee to green with Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor Tim Cusick, Class A Teaching Professional Mike Landry, and Head Golf Professional at Magnolia Creek Golf Club in League City Texas, Jack Diehl. Plus after hearing our segment on Old Head Golf Links, former PGA Tour Caddy Andy Lano II stops by to talk about his recent experience playing there. 

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Olin Browne, 2011 US Senior Open Champion, talks about this year's event being played on the course at Notre Dame plus shares a couple of short game tips to help us hit it close on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast.

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Kellie Stenzel, Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor & PGA Master Professional joins me on this segment of Next on the Tee. Kellie shares her passion for bringing more women into the game of golf. She also shares her thoughts on Brooks Koepka's swing and the tremendous focus he had during majors. We also get a couple of playing lessons for how to hit more crisp iron shots and better chips off of a tight lies around the green.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee I'm joined by Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor & PGA Master Professional Kellie Stenzel and 2011 US Senior Open Champion Olin Browne.

Kellie Stenzel shares her passion for bringing more women into the game of golf. She also shares her thoughts on Brooks Koepka's swing and tremendous focus he had during majors. We also get a couple of playing lessons for how to hit more crisp iron shots and better chips off of a tight lies around the green.

Olin Browne talks about this year's us Senior Open Championship being played at the course on the campus of Notre Dame. He shares some of the cool experiences he's had so far being around the campus and in the locker room. He also talks about why he's had so much success during his career playing in the New England area. He also gives us a tip on how to be more successful chipping from deep rough around the green.

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On this special edition of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast I'm joined by Brent Dornford, Brand Manager of Old Head Golf Links. Old Head is one of the most breathtaking golf courses in the world. It's located over in Ireland on a piece of property that stretches 2 miles out into and 300 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. As you'll hear Brent say, it's situated in a part of the jet stream that allows them to have great weather most of the year. So much so that they are able to grow palm trees and other various beautiful plants along the course. It has risen to the top of my bucket list of courses to play. Go online and see why I say it may be the most amazing golf course on the planet: www.oldhead.com. 

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Sue Wieger is a fantastic golf Instructor and Coach. She's written a wonderful book titled: "Golf, The Last 6 Inches, Change Your Brain, Change Your Game". In it she talks about how to change your thought process to change your outcomes. We talk about "flushing" the bad thoughts or bad shots so we don't carry them to our next swing or our next hole. We also discussed all the negative self-talk we do and how flip your thought process from what not to do to what we want to have happen.

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Andy Lano II, former PGA Tour Caddy for Kenny Perry, Tom Watson, Peter Jacobsen, and Chez Reavie to name just a few, talks about his experiences being on the bag in 40+ majors, 9 Masters, and the 2004 Ryder Cup, on this segment of Next on the Tee.

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David Abeles, TaylorMade Golf CEO, joins me on this segment of Next on the Tee. David shares his thoughts on the US Open and the great pitch shot Gary Woodland hit on the 17th hole using their new Hi Toe Wedge. We talked about the great seasons their players like Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson, Tiger Woods, Jon Rahm, and Rickie Fowler are having. We also talked about the great innovation and technology behind their Hi Toe wedges, new Spider X putters, and what they're working on next.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast I'm joined by TaylorMade Golf CEO David Abeles, former PGA Tour Caddy Andy Lano II, and LPGA Class A Teaching Professional Sue Wieger.

David Abeles shares his thoughts on the US Open and the great pitch shot Gary Woodland hit on the 17th hole using their new Hi Toe Wedge. We talked about the great seasons their players like Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson, Tiger Woods, Jon Rahm, and Rickie Fowler are having. We also talked about the great innovation and technology behind their Hi Toe wedges, new Spider X putters, and what they're working on next.

Andy Lano II talked about his years caddying on Tour for Kenny Perry and what it's like being inside the ropes for events like The Masters and the Ryder Cup. He shared his memories from being on the bag for Michelle Wie when she competed against the men at the 2006 84 Lumber Classic.  He also talked about his company Golf Mastery (www.golfmastery.net) and how he's helping golfers of all levels improve the strategy of playing the game.

Sue Wieger is a fantastic golf Instructor and Coach. She's written a wonderful book titled: "Golf, The Last 6 Inches, Change Your Brain, Change Your Game". In it she talks about how to change your thought process to change your outcomes. We talk about "flushing" the bad thoughts or bad shots so we don't carry them to our next swing or our next hole. We also discussed all the negative self-talk we do and how flip your thought process from what not to do to what we want to have happen.

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Top Instructor and Host of The Golf Kingdom Rob Strano talks about how to shift your weight properly for get more distance, how to improve your putting stroke plus how to be your own best cheerleader on the course. Hear all that and much more on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast.

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The Voice of Golf Peter Kessler joins me on this segment of Next on the Tee. Peter shares his thoughts on the US Open, Pebble Beach and a couple of great stories about why the air came out of Curtis Strange in 1990 after he didn't win his 3rd straight US Open and a very touching story about Payne Stewart.

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This week on Next on the Tee we talk US Open, Pebble Beach, short game, putting, plus strength and conditioning with the Voice of Golf Peter Kessler, top Instructors Rob Stano of the Golf Kingdom Show on Blab TV, and Golf Tips Magazine Top 25 Instructor Tom Patri, plus the Founder of Par 4 Success Chris Finn.

Peter Kessler talks about what he expects to see at the US Open, plus why the air came out of Curtis Strange after he didn't win this third straight US Open in 1990. Peter also shares a very touching story about Payne Stewart and their conversation 2 weeks before he passed away.

Rob Strano shares his thoughts on the US Open as well, plus tips for proper weight transfer, improving your putting stroke and focusing on the positive and staying away from negative self-talk we often do on the course.

Tom Patri talks about how the game is being over taught and under coached, how to turn 3 strokes into 3 from 50 yards in and how to hit better lag putts.

Chris Finn, is the the Founder of Par 4 Success, which is a strength and conditioning company. Chris talks about the assessment exercises they use to pinpoint which body parts we need to focus on to improve swing speed and get more distance. Chris also talks about how and why he was able to take that business from being run out of the back of his car and grew it into a facility that now has 6,000 square feet and hundreds of clients in Cary, North Carolina.

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On this segment of Next on the Tee, Golf Digest Top 100 Fitter Scott Felix takes us through why it's even more important for high handicap players to get fit for their clubs than it is for Tour Pros. He explained the importance of finding the right shaft for your swing speed, the steps he goes through to determine the right clubs for each of his customers, the importance of grip size and how to get fit for the right putter as well. 

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On this segment of Next on the Tee, Dr. Alison Curdt talks about this year's Women's Golf Day event and the challenges she's had to overcome as a female during the course of her golf career. Alison shared her experience of not only playing in but also making the cut last year in the Men's PGA Professional Championship. We also got a couple of playing lessons for how to hit better pitch shots and shots out of a fairway bunker.

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On this segment of Next on the Tee, Kevin Roman shares his insights into the set up and playing conditions at Pebble Beach as we look ahead to the US Open. He also talks about what it will take to win there and the type of player the conditions will favor. Kevin also talks about the two Top 100 courses they have at Monterey Peninsula Country Club and shares some playing lessons for how to deal with windy playing conditions.

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On this episode of Next on the Tee I'm joined by: Kevin Roman, 2014 Georgia PGA Teacher of the Year and current Director of Instruction at Monterey Peninsula Country Club; Alison Curdt, 2015 LPGA National Teacher of the Year; and Golf Digest Top 100 Club Fitter Scott Felix.

Kevin Roman shares his insights into the set up and playing conditions at Pebble Beach as we look ahead to the US Open. He also talks about what it will take to win there and the type of player the conditions will favor. Kevin also talks about the two Top 100 courses they have at Monterey Peninsula Country Club and shares some playing lessons for how to deal with windy playing conditions.

Dr. Alison Curdt talks about this year's Women's Golf Day event and the challenges she's had to overcome as a female during the course of her golf career. Alison shared her experience of not only playing in but also making the cut last year in the Men's PGA Professional Championship. We also got a couple of playing lessons for how to hit better pitch shots and shots out of a fairway bunker.

Scott Felix took us through why it's even more important for high handicap players to get fit for their clubs than it is for Tour Pros. He explained the importance of finding the right shaft for your swing speed, the steps he goes through to determine the right clubs for each of his customers, the importance of grip size and how to get fit for the right putter as well. 

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On this episode of Next on the Tee I'm joined by: Kevin Roman, 2014 Georgia PGA Teacher of the Year and current Director of Instruction at Monterey Peninsula Country Club; Alison Curdt, 2015 LPGA National Teacher of the Year; and Golf Digest Top 100 Club Fitter Scott Felix.

Kevin Roman shares his insights into the set up and playing conditions at Pebble Beach as we look ahead to the US Open. He also talks about what it will take to win there and the type of player the conditions will favor. Kevin also talks about the two Top 100 courses they have at Monterey Peninsula Country Club and shares some playing lessons for how to deal with windy playing conditions.

Dr. Alison Curdt talks about this year's Women's Golf Day event and the challenges she's had to overcome as a female during the course of her golf career. Alison shared her experience of not only playing in but also making the cut last year in the Men's PGA Professional Championship. We also got a couple of playing lessons for how to hit better pitch shots and shots out of a fairway bunker.

Scott Felix took us through why it's even more important for high handicap players to get fit for their clubs than it is for Tour Pros. He explained the importance of finding the right shaft for your swing speed, the steps he goes through to determine the right clubs for each of his customers, the importance of grip size and how to get fit for the right putter as well. 

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Tom Patri shares his thoughts on Brooks Koepka, is it just media hype or is there a rivalry now between he and Tiger Woods? What about DJ? Who is the man out on the PGA Tour now? Plus, Tom and I have been hard on the USGA but surely they can't mess up a US Open at Pebble Beach...surely...see what Tom thinks. Hear all of that and more on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast.

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Paul Ramee, has been named one of the Top 3 Instructors in the state of Connecticut and has been the Director of Instruction at Bull's Bridge Golf Club in Kent, Connecticut for many years. Paul was also one of the inaugural Instructors on the Golf Channel Golf Academy. On this segment of Next on the Tee, he talks about his recent trip to Scotland, his home course at Bull's Bridge, plus some short games tips for how to chip using a hybrid plus how to handle those tough short sided pitch shot from the deep rough.

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Bill Bergin, one of the top golf course designers in the country, joins me on this segment of the Next on the Tee Golf Podcast. Bills updates us on the course he's co-designing with Rees Jones, The McLemore, just outside of Chattanooga, Tennessee. He also talks about the restoration work he's doing at the Oaks Country Club outside of Tulsa which was an A.W. Tillinghast design. Plus, we discuss his legacy, the evolution of the golf ball since he days playing on the PGA Tour and a whole lot more.

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Ben Hogan Golf Equipment CEO Scott White talks about their new GS53 Driver and Fairway Woods and what sets them apart from the rest market on this segment of the Next on the Tee Golf Podcast.

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On this episode of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast I'm joined by Paul Ramee, one of the Top Instructors in the state of Connecticut, world renowned Golf Course Designer Bill Bergin, Golf Tips Magazine Top 25 Instructor Tom Patri and Ben Hogan Golf CEO Scott White. 

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On this edition of Next on the Tee I'm joined by my Thursday Night Tailgate Co-Host Bob Lazzari, 2012 Senior Players Champion Joe Daley, and Travelers Championship Tournament Director Nathan Grube.

Bob and I talked with Joe Daley about his college golf career at Old Dominion University plus his infamous 5 foot putt that popped out of the hole while he was attempting to get through Q-School, and his victory at the 2012 Senior Players Championship.

We talked with Nathan Grube about how they are able to get the top players on the PGA Tour to play in the Travelers Championship even though it's the week following the US Open. Nathan also shared stories about the history of the tournament including Bubba Watson being a 3 time champion and Jordan Spieth sinking a shot from the green side bunker to defeat Daniel Berger in 2017.

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On this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast I'm joined by PGA Professional and founder of the Salute Military Golf Association Jim Estes. Jim Estes talked about the great work his team at the Salute Military Golf Association is doing helping wounded Veterans learn or re-learn how to play golf. He also talked about winning low Club Professional at the 2017 Sr. PGA Championship, plus he shared a tip for how to hit better chip shots from a severe downhill lie.

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On this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast I'm joined by former PGA Tour Pro Richard Zokol. Richard Zokol talked about the Golf Trak app he's helping to develop which will can help improve our mental approach and stay in the moment versus getting ahead of ourselves on the course. He also shared his insights on The Masters, the advice Byron Nelson gave him for how to play the 12th hole and his memories of playing in the 1993 PGA Championship at Inverness.

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On this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast I'm joined by the Founder of the Professional Caddies Association Dennis Cone. Dennis Cone talks about the work he's doing in conjunction with We Are Golf CEO Steve Mona to grow the game through youth caddie programs. He also talks about why Fluff is such a great caddy, how caddies getting on a bag has changed over the years and meeting President Ford and Bob Hope at Pebble Beach.

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Tom talks about growing up right around the corner from Bethpage State Park and the resurrection of the Black course; going from junk pile to major championship venue. He also shared his thoughts on the PGA Championship, who he believes will be on top of the leaderboard on Sunday plus a few short game playing lessons.

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Jason Kuiper, Director of Instruction at the new Bobby Jones Golf Complex in Altanta joins me on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast. Jason talked about his golf journey so far, learning from annual Top 100 Instructor Rick McCord, the one of a kind reversible 9 hole design of the new Bobby Jones golf course, plus shares a few playing lessons to help us improve our short games.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast my guests are Golf Tips Magazine Top 25 Instructor Tom Patri and the Director of Instruction at the new Bobby Jones Golf Complex in Atlanta, Jason Kuiper. 

Tom talks about growing up right around the corner from Bethpage State Park and the resurrection of the Black course; going from junk pile to major championship venue. He also shared his thoughts on the PGA Championship, who he believes will be on top of the leaderboard on Sunday plus a few short game playing lessons.

Jason Kuiper talked about his golf journey so far, learning from annual Top 100 Instructor Rick McCord, the one of a kind reversible 9 hole design of the new Bobby Jones golf course, plus a few of his playing lessons as well.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast I'm joined by the Founder of the Professional Caddies Association Dennis Cone, former PGA Tour Pro Richard Zokol, and PGA Professional and founder of the Salute Military Golf Association Jim Estes.

Dennis Cone talks about the work he's doing in conjunction with We Are Golf CEO Steve Mona to grow the game through youth caddie programs. He also talks about why Fluff is such a great caddy, how caddies getting on a bag has changes over the years and meeting President Ford and Bob Hope at Pebble Beach.

Richard Zokol talked about the Golf Trak app he's helping to develop which will can help improve our mental approach and stay in the moment versus getting ahead of ourselves on the course. He also shared his insights on The Masters, the advice Byron Nelson gave him for how to play the 12th hole and his memories of playing in the 1993 PGA Championship at Inverness.

Jim Estes talked about the great work his team at the Salute Military Golf Association is doing helping wounded Veterans learn or re-learn how to play golf. He also talked about winning low Club Professional at the 2017 Sr. PGA Championship, plus he shared a tip for how to hit better chip shots from a severe downhill lie.

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Mitch Laurance, the Host of Talking Golf Getaways, joins me on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast. Mitch talked about some of the recent interviews they've done including a 2 part series with Rob Collins the co-designer of Sweetens Cove, which was named the top course you can play in the state of Tennessee and among the Top 50 in the country by Golf Week magazine. We also talked about how Top Golf is helping to grow the game, his trip to Old Head over in Ireland and where he spent National Golf Day. Be sure to check out the Talking Golf Getaways podcast at www.goltripx.com plus on Audioboom, Stitcher and Player.FM. 

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On this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast I'm joined by 3 time winner on the PGA Tour Cameron Beckman. Cameron shares stories from his NAIA National Championship in 1991, his experience getting through Q-School, his first PGA Tour victory at the 2001 Southern Farm Bureau Classic and his brush with 59 at the 2010 Byron Nelson Classic.

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On this edition of Next on the Golf Podcast I'm joined by PGA Tour Pro Cameron Beckman and Talking Golf Getaways Host Mitch Laurance. 

Cameron shares stories from his NAIA National Championship in 1991, his experience getting through Q-School, his first PGA Tour victory at the 2001 Southern Farm Bureau Classic and his brush with 59 at the 2010 Byron Nelson Classic.

Mitch talked about some of the recent interviews they've done on Talking Golf Getaways, which is available online at www.goltripx.com plus on Audioboom, Stitcher and Player.FM. He talked about their interview with Sweetens Cove designer Rob Collins, how Top Golf is helping to grow the game, his trip to Old Head over in Ireland and where he'll be celebrating National Golf Day.

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Symetra Tour Pro Natalie Sheary joins me again on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast. Nat shares her thoughts on the Augusta National Women's Amateur event, fellow Wake Forest alumni Jennifer Kupcho's win there, and the work she's doing with her coach Andy O'Brien paying off as Nat leads the Symetra Tour in driving accuracy and greens in regulation so far this season. She also talks about what life is like out on the Symetra Tour and how she constructs her day. Hear all that and much more on this segment of the show.

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Top 100 Instructor Eric Johnson joins me on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast. Eric shares his thoughts on this year's Masters Tournament, Tiger's big win, what they have going on up at the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, and how to play smart out on the golf course. Hear Eric's insights and how you can get a lesson from him on this segment of the show.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast I'm joined by Symetra Tour Pro Natalie Sheary and Top 100 Instructor Eric Johnson. We talk Masters, Augusta National Women's Amateur, life on the Symetra Tour, old vs. new school instruction plus some chipping tips to help shave a few strokes off your score. 

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Tom Patri, Golf Tips Magazine Top 25 Instructor, share some of his favorite Masters memories and insights plus some playing lessons to help lower your scores on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast.

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Matthew Laurance, Host of Backspin Golf on ESPN Radio in Lexington, Kentucky joins me on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast. We talk Masters past and present including Matthew's favorite Masters memories and his trip to Augusta National last year on this segment of the show.

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Keith Hirshland, former Emmy Award winning Producer on The Golf Channel and ESPN, plus author of 3 great books, "Cover Me Boys I'm Going In", "Big Flies", and "The Flower Girl Murder", talks Masters and much more on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee I talk Masters past and present with former Golf Channel Producer and Author Keith Hirshland, the Host of Backspin Golf Matthew Laurance, and Golf Tips Magazine Top 25 Instructor Tom Patri.

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Peter Kessler, The Voice of Golf, takes us back to the 1980 & '86 Masters, why Seve won and why Seve lost. He also shares his thoughts on why Arnold Palmer's Masters and majors dominance was confined to 1958-1964 and his thoughts on this year's Masters tournament. Hear all that and much more on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast.

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On this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast I'm joined by TaylorMade Golf CEO David Abeles. David updates us on their M5 & M6 drivers and irons, the improvements they've made to the Spider X putters, plus what their TP5 & TP5x golf balls can do to improve our games. We also hear his thoughts on their players Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods, Dustin Johnson, Rickie Fowler, Jason Day and Jon Rahm plus what he's hoping for at this year's Masters tournament.

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On this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast, Legendary Broadcaster Ben Wright shares his memories of the 1975 & 1986 Masters plus why Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus had such great longevity winning at Augusta National and in majors while Arnold Palmer's brilliance was limited to 1958-1964. He also shares his thoughts on who will be on top of the leaderboard come late in the 4th round this year.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee, Ben Wright and Peter Kessler share their stories and insights on Masters past and present. We focus in on the 1975 and 1986 Masters won by Jack Nicklaus and Seve Ballesteros' win in 1980. I also get their thoughts on why Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus were able to have success over multiple decades while Arnold Palmer's success was limited to 1958-1964.

David Abeles, TaylorMade Golf CEO, talks about their equipment and the success players like Dustin Johnson, Rory McIlroy, Rickie Fowler, Jon Rahm and Jason Day are having using their new M5 & M6 drivers and irons plus their TP5 & TP5x golf balls.

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Srixon, Cleveland Golf, and XXIO Territory Manager and PGA Professional Perry French joins me on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast. Perry talks about the brands, what their wedges can do to improve our short games plus the XXIO drivers that weigh a third less than other drivers on the market. Their reduced weight will help all of us increase our swing speeds to hit the ball longer off the tee. Also hear about their amazing golf balls, you got to see and hit these golf balls folks. Hear all this and much more on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast. 

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2013 Sr. British Open Champion and Top Instructor Mark Wiebe shares some playing lessons and ways to better think your way around the golf course on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast.

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Top 50 LPGA Professional and the Founder of Golf Positive, Debbie O'Connell joins me on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast. Debbie shares her insights on how to make the game fun, tips on how to hit better 3 wood shots off the fairway, how to improve your bunker play, and your chipping as well.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast I'm joined by Srixon, Cleveland Golf & XXIO Territory Manager Perry French, 2013 Sr. British Open Champion Mark Wiebe, and Top 50 LPGA Teaching Professional Debbie O'Connell.

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Scott White, Ben Hogan Golf Equipment CEO, joins me on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast. Scott talks about their new line of putters that they launched this week. They've come up with 4 styles of CNC milled forged putters. They eliminate hot and dead spots on the putter and provide a great true roll. We also talked about their Equalizer wedges with V-sole technology and Scott let us know more new equipment is on the way shortly. Hear all that and much more on this segment of the show.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast I'm joined by 1964 PGA Champion Bobby Nichols, PGA Professional Joe Connerton, 1989 Senior PGA Champion Larry Mowry and Ben Hogan Golf CEO Scott White.

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On this episode of Next on the Tee I'm joined by PGA Tour Legend Bobby Nichols, PGA Professional Joe Connerton, PGA Tour Champions Pro Larry Mowery, & Ben Hogan Golf CEO Scott White.

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Golf Tips Magazine Top 25 Instructor Tom Patri shares his memories of Mr. Palmer, plus what made Seve Ballesteros so successful at Augusta National. Tom also explains the difference between having a good swing and being a good ball striker, and why The Players Championship should replace the PGA Championship on the majors list. Hear all of that and much more on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast.

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LPGA Tour Legend Gail Graham shares some great short game tips, plus what we need to do to get ready for the golf season. We also talked about the Augusta National Women's Amateur event coming up in a few weeks and why it's better for the amateurs to get the opportunity to play there vs. the LPGA Tour.

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PGA Tour Champions Pro Bob Estes shares his memories of Arnold Palmer and playing in the Bay Hill Invitational. He also shares memories of playing in The Players Championship, The Masters, and what it was like being paired with Mr. Palmer during Mr. Palmer's final Masters appearance in 2004.

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PGA Tour Champions Pro Bob Estes, LPGA Tour Legend Gail Graham, and Golf Tips Magazine Top 25 Instructor Tom Patri join me on this edition of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast.

Bob Estes shares his memories of Arnold Palmer and playing in the Bay Hill Invitational. He also shares memories of playing in The Players Championship, The Masters, and what it was like being paired with Mr. Palmer in his final Masters appearance in 2004.

Gail Graham shares some great short game tips, plus what we need to do to get ready for the golf season. We also talked about the Augusta National Women's Amateur event coming up in a few weeks and why it's better for the amateurs to get the opportunity to player vs. the LPGA Tour.

Tom Patri shares his memories of Mr. Palmer, plus what made Seve Ballesteros so successful at Augusta National. Tom also explains the difference between having a good swing and being a good ball striker, and why The Players Championship should replace the PGA Championship on the majors list.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee I'm joined by PGA Tour Champions Pro Bob Estes, former President of the LPGA Tour Gail Graham, and Golf Tips Magazine Top 25 Instructor Tom Patri.

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Mark Carnevale, 1992 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year (now renamed to the Arnold Palmer Award) joins me on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast. Mark shares shares his reverence for Mr. Palmer and what it means to be forever linked with him now. Mark also shares his passionate thoughts on the new drop rule, leaving the flag stick in, issues with pace of play, and the need for bifurcation with both equipment and playing rules. Mark also shares stories about his father who is in the Basketball Hall of Fame, and memories of playing in the 1993 Masters. Hear all of that plus much more on this segment of the show.

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Top 40 Under 40 Instructor Travis Fulton talks Ben Hogan Golf Equipment, his experience at the Honda Classic, plus some putting insights including what he's seeing from Adam Scott and Jordan Spieth and tips for how we can improve our putting strokes. Travis also shares who he thinks will be the 2019 Breakout Player of the Year. Hear all of that and more on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast.

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Scott Lehman, Founder of In His Grip Golf, shares his stories of caddying for Zach Johnson, meeting Arnold Palmer, his powerful interview with Dr. Bob Jones IV, the work he's doing to help transform lives, and the great events he's hosting coming up later in March and April. Hear all that and more on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast.

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This week on Next on the Tee Golf Podcast I'm joined by: 1992 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year now Sirius/XM PGA Tour Channel Broadcaster Mark Carnevale, Scott Lehman Founder of In His Grip Golf, and Top 40 Under 40 Instructor Travis Fulton.

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Tom Patri, Golf Tips Magazine Top 25 Instructor, shares some playing lessons on how to improve your pitch shots and your lag putting on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast.

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Tim Simpson, 4 time winner on the PGA Tour and one of the great ball strikers of all-time joins me on this segment of Next on the Tee golf podcast. Tim talks about learning from greats like Sam Snead, Byron Nelson, and Gardner Dickinson. He also talks about winning on Tour, his first appearance at The Masters and contracting lyme disease and the toll it took on his body. Hear all of that and much more on this segment of the show.

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Golf Pride Channel Marketing Manager Charlie Fisher talks about the PGA Merchandise Show, their Align grip technology, their grip fitting system, the difference finding the right grip for your hands can make in your game, and what's new for 2019 on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast. 

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Golf Pride Marketing Channel Manager Charlie Fisher, Champions Tour Pro Tim Simpson, and Golf Tips Magazine Top 25 Instructor Tom Patri join me on this episode of Next on the Tee.

Charlie Fisher updates us on their new grips for 2019 including innovations with the mostly widely used grip on Tour, their Tour Velvet Align series, along with their Tour SNSR putter grips.

Tim Simpson talks about some of the legends that he worked with including Sam Snead and Gardner Dickinson. He also talks about the toll that Lyme disease took on him and memories of playing in The Masters.

Tom Patri shares some playing lessons for how to hit better pitch shots and controlling distance on our lag putts.

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Golf Pride Channel Marketing Manager Charlie Fisher, Champions Tour Pro Tim Simpson, & Golf Tips Magazine Top 25 Instructor Tom Patri Join Me on Next on the Tee Golf Podcast

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Donnie Hammond, 2 time winner on Tour, and CircleRock Founder & CEO Paul Grangaard join me on this edition of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast.

Donnie Hammond shared his thoughts on some of the new rules and the penalty strokes Rickie Fowler incurred when his drop rolled back into the water. We also talked his win at the 1986 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, what funny comment Bob Hope remarked on air when Donnie was making his run on the back 9 during the final round, what the loudest crowd was that he ever played in front of, and his new venture with TDJ Golf.

Paul Grangaard talked about why he left being CEO of Allen Edmonds Shoes to start CircleRock, which is a made in the USA men's clothes online retailer. We talked about some of the amazing interviews he's recently done with US Bank Vice Chairman Tim Welsh and Minnesota Vikings COO Kevin Warren. We also talked about why it's so important to him that all of their items remain made here in the USA. Check out their clothes and very cool gift online at www.circlerock.com

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New Jersey Golf Academy Lead Instructor Keith Jarvis shares his insights and playing lessons on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast.

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Chris Czaja, 2010 PGA Teacher of the Year, shares his insights and playing lessons on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast.

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Tom Patri, Golf Tips Magazine Top 25 Instructor, shares some tips and playing lessons on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast.

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Jack Curry, 2Undr VP of Sales & Marketing, joins me on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast. Go online to www.2undr.com and use promo code NXTONTEE20 to save 20% on their great line of underwear, t-shirts, lounge wear and accessories.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast I'm joined by Golf Academy Lead Instructor Keith Jarvis, 2010 South Florida PGA Teacher of the Year Chris Czaja, Golf Tips Magazine Top 25 Instructor Tom Patri and 2Undr VP of Sales & Marketing Jack Curry.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee I'm joined by Golf Academy Lead Instructor Keith Jarvis, 2010 South Florida PGA Teacher of the Year Chris Czaja, Golf Tips Magazine Top 25 Instructor Tom Patri and 2Undr VP of Sales & Marketing Jack Curry.

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Olin Browne talks about his goals for the 2019 season, his thoughts on the new rules, Paul Azinger taking over for Johnny Miller, and looking ahead to playing The Warren Golf Course at Notre Dame site of this year Senior Open Championship.

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Terry Koehler, "The Wedge Guy" talks about how to choose the right wedge bounce, the correct shaft for your wedges plus when to use your wedge, sand wedge, or lob wedge when you're around the green.

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John Mascari, PGA Professional and my long lost cousin, joins me on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast. John shares his thoughts on the what he saw at this year's PGA Merchandise show, some of the new rules, plus tips to improve your short game.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast I'm joined by 2011 US Senior Open Champion Olin Browne, former Ben Hogan Golf CEO and "The Wedge Guy" Terry Koehler, plus my long lost cousin and PGA Professional John Mascari.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee I'm joined by former PGA Tour Pro Richard Zokol and Top Instructors Brian Jacobs and Tom Patri. 

Richard shares his thoughts on some of the new rules and the ruling again Haotong Li. He also shares stories about playing alongside fellow BYU alumni Johnny Miller and with Jack Nicklaus.

Brian talked about this year's PGA Merchandise Show, some of the new gadgets that caught his eye, plus shared some tips to keep the rust off your golf swing over the winter.

Tom was at the PGA Merchandise Show as well meeting with the other Top 25 Instructors from Golf Tips Magazine. He talked about that experience plus his relationship with Seve Ballesteros and some tips to add width and balance to your golf swing.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast I'm joined by: one of the best Instructors of all-time Dr. Jim Suttie, the Voice of Golf Peter Kessler, and Randy Peitsch, VP of Operations for the PGA Tour SuperStore.

Dr. Suttie and Randy Peitsch join me from the PGA Merchandise Show. Dr. Suttie shares some great playing lessons and insights into the biomechanics of the golf swing. Randy Peitsch talks about the new equipment that the major manufacturers are debuting at the Show plus great new technology that's about to hit the market and be available in the PGA Tour SuperStore. Peter Kessler's enthusiasm for the interviews and content he's added to his Web site www.peterkessler.com bubbles over when he joins me in segment number 2.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast my guests are Top Instructor Bill Abrams and 2003 PGA Champion Shaun Micheel.

Bill shares his 3 Pillar Approach to Success including swing technique, practice regiment, drills to keep the rust off our swings over the winter, the importance of nutrition and how to maintain proper balance and posture.

Shaun talks about embarking on his first season on the Champions Tour, what he's been working on to improve his game, memories of his first Masters Tournament and thoughts on the new rules including keeping the flag stick in on all putts.

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Top Instructor Rob Strano and Champions Tour Pro Bob Friend Jr. join me on this edition of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast. 

Rob shares some great golf tips to improve your putting, hitting low shots into the wind or out of the trees, and how to improve your bunker play.

Bob gives us his thoughts on the new rules, which ones will stick and which ones they may need to roll back. He also shares his routine for how to prepare to play in a tournament and the difference between practicing your swing and playing the game of the golf.

Hear all that and much more on this edition of Next on the Tee.

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Had so much fun closing out 2018 with Dr. Bob Jones IV, grandson of Bobby Jones and Actor turned ESPN Radio Host Matthew Laurance on this final 2018 edition of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast.

Doc and I looked back at the moments that stuck out to him in 2018 and if we're privileged to talk again next year at this time, what he'd like to be able to say happened in 2019. Doc also talked about the new Bobby Jones Golf Complex in Atlanta that opened in November which features a unique 9 hole reversible design. He also shared what the holidays were like in the Jones family when he was growing up, and the pressure his grandfather dealt with while people bet everything they had on him winning golf tournaments during the height on the depression.

Matthew talked about why he won't share or let anyone touch his stash of XXIO golf balls. We also talked about the '86 Masters, I as a Jack Nicklaus fan believe that is the greatest golf tournament ever. Matthew as a fan of Seve Ballesteros fan had some different emotions about it and he talks about that. Matthew played in numerous celebrity golf tournaments and he shares who the celebrities or athletes were that told the best stories and which stories were his favorites to share. He also shared his favorite moments from 2018 and what he'd like to see happen in 2019. 

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On this edition of Next on the Tee I'm joined by Golf Tips Magazine Top 25 Instructor Cindy Miller, Bobby Jones Apparel CEO Andy Bell, and 2Undr VP of Sales & Marketing Jack Curry.

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On this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast I'm joined by Symetra Tour Pro Natalie Sheary. Natalie shares stories from her time at the IMG Academy, why she chose to play her college golf at Wake Forrest, what day to day life is like trying to make it on the Symetra Tour and her goals for the 2019 season.

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Natalie Sheary, Symetra Tour Pro and Paul Levy, former President and now Honorary President of the PGA of America join me on this edition of Next on the Tee.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee I'm joined by Actor turned Talking Golf Getaway Host Mitch Laurance, Golf Tips Magazine Top 25 Instructor Tom Patri and GolfTec Co-Founder & CEO Joe Assell. 

Mitch Laurance shared stories from his recent visit to play newly redesigned Pinehurst #4 plus he got in a round on famed #2 as well. I also got Mitch's thoughts on "The Match" between Tiger and Phil, where he felt the most pressure: playing in a celebrity golf tournament, doing live theater or providing clues to a contestant in the bonus round of $25,000 Pyramid? Mitch also talked about meeting and getting to know one of his idols Willie McCovey and getting invited to play in his charity golf tournament.

Tom Patri talked about the importance for all of us to get properly fit for our golf clubs; it isn't just for better players. He also shared tips for how to continue to play good golf after 50, 60, or 70 and the Links to Freedom program he's doing for our Military personnel and Veterans.

Joe Assell shared the story of where the idea for GolfTec came from and how he and his business partner got it off the ground. Today they are the largest employer of PGA Professionals and conduct over a million lessons worldwide. Joe also talked about how you can come in and their Instructors can start to fix swing flaws after seeing only 2 swings. Their lessons are all video taped and available online so you can access and review them anytime from any device.

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Kevin Roman, Director of Instruction at Monterey Peninsula Country Club, shares his memories of playing in the 1993 US Open at Baltusrol and the 2009 PGA Championship at Hazeltine. We also talked about his golf career that has taken him on a journey from New York to Georgia to California. Kevin also shared some tips for how to maintain your focus in tough playing conditions and the importance of thinking your way around the course, not just hitting shots.

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David Abelese, TaylorMade Golf CEO joins me on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast. We talk about the great year their players, Tiger Woods, Justin Rose, Dustin Johnson, Jon Rahm, Jason Day, Rory McIlroy & Brooks Koepka had. We also talked about the Speed Foam technology in their new P760, P790, & GAPR irons & hybrids and he let us know that coming in January/February they will be introducing new technology that will revolutionize golf forever.

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TaylorMade CEO David Abeles and Monterey Peninsula Country Club Director of Instruction Kevin Roman Join Me on this edition of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast.

David Abeles discusses why TaylorMade made the decision not to attend the PGA Merchandise Show in January plus the great success their Twistface driver technology has had for players like Justin Rose, Dustin Johnson, Tiger Woods, Brooks Koepka and the rest of their players. We also talked about the0 speed foam technology in their new P790 irons and GAPR clubs plus what they have in store for this holiday season and he wet our whistle for new technology that will change golf clubs forever. They are set to launch it in January.

Kevin Roman shared his experiences from playing in the 1993 US Open at Baltusrol and the 2009 PGA Championship at Hazeltine. Kevin also talked about his new club, Monterey Peninsula Country Club where he is the Director of Instruction, plus tips on how to focus in tough playing conditions and how to strategically play the golf course versus just hitting golf shots.

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Alex Hammill, Founder & CEO of Innovative Club Management joins me on this segment of Next o the Tee. Alex shares his company's innovative approach to private golf club management and the amenities they offer in their clubs, like The Green Country Club in Oklahoma City, which has grown by 400 members since January.

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Marc Player, Founder & CEO of Black Knight International and son of PGA Tour Legend Gary Player joins me on this segment of Next on the Tee. Marc shares stories of getting his start with Mark McCormack and IMG. Hear how and why McCormack handed him management of his father's career off the course 33 years ago, what Marc built and the proud words that McCormack, his father and others have shared due to what the Player brand has become. Marc also shares his vision for what the Player brand will be long after his father is no longer here. Hear all of that and much more on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are Marc Player and Alex Hammill.

Marc is the Founder & CEO of The Player Group and Black Knight International. Marc is also the son of Gary Player. Marc has managed the Player brand for 33 years now. Hear about his years working for IMG and Mark McCormack. The gamble Marc took on himself and the Player brand. How it all got started. Where they're at today and the vision for the brand long after Mr. Player and Marc are no longer around.

Alex Hammill spent years working for Club Corp and Arcis Golf. Hear what said to him that there is a better way to design and run private golf clubs. He has an innovative vision for what private golf club membership should look and feel like now and in the future. Hear that vision and how he's making it a reality.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee I'm joined by Gary Players son Marc and the CEO of Innovative Club Managment Alex Hammill. 

Marc Player is the CEO of The Player Group Inc., and Black Knight International. I'll talk with Marc about what it's like being in charge of the Player brand and keeping up with his father's international world travel. Alex Hammill's company, Innovative Club Management, owns and manages private golf clubs across the country. They are trying to put a new spin on what it means to belong to a private country club. We'll learn about how they are trying to separate themselves and what makes them unique.

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Top Golf Course Designer Bill Bergin joins me on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast. Bill talks Auburn golf, how his course designs offset the length the golf ball flies now, updates on The McLemore Course he's co-designing with Rees Jones, and how he goes about deciding the length and layout of each hole when he puts together a new course.

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Master Kids Instructor Michelle Holmes talks all things Junior Golf including how to keep junior players loving the game, to helping them with their mental approach, and a message to parents about being the calm in their kid's game not the chaos. Michelle is from Ireland and she also shares memories of growing up playing the game in the elements on the coast of Ireland.

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Michelle Holmes, Master Kids Instructor and Top Golf Course Designer Bill Bergin join me on this edition of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast. Michelle talks about growing up playing in the elements in Ireland, making the game fun for kids and a message for the parents of junior golfers. Bill Bergin shares his insights on Auburn golf, The McLemore Golf Resort and the course he's currently co-designing with Rees Jones and how he goes about deciding hole length and layout on new course designs. Hear all that and more on this edition of Next on the Tee.

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PGA Tour Pro Nick O'Hern talks about which upcoming rules change is his favorite, why the European Ryder Cup team is so successful, what the International Team can learn for them for next year's President's Cup, how he was able to beat Tiger Woods twice in the World Match Play event and seeing the maturation of Justin Rose from 18 year old kid who couldn't make a cut to becoming #1 in the world. Hear all that and more on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast.

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Emmy Award winning Producer and author of 3 fabulous books, Keith Hirshland talks Johnny Miller's retirement, Paul Azinger taking over, losing Ben Wright from TV, how Scott Van Pelt created a big break for himself at The Golf Channel, and which Tour is the most challenging to produce and why. Hear all that and more on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast.

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Keith Hirshland, Author and former Producer for The Golf Channel and PGA Tour Pro Nick O'Hern join me on this edition of Next on the Tee golf podcast.

Keith updates us on his great books, "Cover Me Boys I'm Going In", "Big Flies", "The Flower Girl Murder" and wets our whistle for a fourth book that he's working on. We also talked about Johnny Miller retiring, Paul Azinger taking over and who on Tour would make the next great Announcer. Keith also talks about why the Web.com Tour and LPGA Tours are much harder to Produce than the PGA Tour & Champions Tour.

Nick O'Hern shares his insights on the new rules changes coming up in January, why the European Ryder Cup team has dominated the Ryder Cup for the last couple of decades, what the International team can learn from the European Ryder Cup team for the 2019 President's Cup matches and how he was able to beat Tiger Woods twice in the WGC Match Play event.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee I'm joined by Class A Teaching Instructor and Co-Host of the Michael Breed Show, Greg Ducharme and Callaway Golf Global Director of Brand Marketing Jason Finley.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast I'm joined by 2011 Senior Open Champion Olin Browne and Top Instructor Dave Stockton Jr. I talked with both guys about playing out on the Champions Tour, their insights and experiences from being Assistant Captains on Ryder Cup teams and what went wrong with this year's team. Olin also talked about what it's like to be playing in a Champion's Tour tournament while his son is simultaneously trying to qualify for the Web.com Tour. I asked him if it's more stressful for him playing in the tournament or wondering how his son is doing. I also asked Olin if his strategy is different now playing in the Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs than it is playing in a regular Tour tournament because the field gets narrowed down every week during the playoffs. Dave, who just turned 50 on July 31st, talked about playing in his first Champions Tour event at the 3M Championship and his plans for 2019 out on the Champions Tour. Hear all of that and much more on this edition of the show.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee I'm joined by 2011 Senior Open Champion Olin Browne and Top Instructor Dave Stockton Jr. I'll talk with them about the Champions Tour Schwab Cup Playoffs, their play on the Champions Tour plus insights on the Ryder Cup, what went wrong and how to fix it going forward.

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Top Instructors Rhonda Ferguson and Jack Diehl share their stories and playing lessons on this edition of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast. If you have a junior golfer in the family or you need some tips for how to play better in windy conditions, this is an episode for you.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee I'm joined by Top Instructors Rhonda Ferguson and Jack Diehl. 

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Matthew Laurance joins me on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Pocast and shares his thoughts on the Ryder Cup. Matthew talked about: what went wrong from the US team; why the European team was more fun to watch and more likeable; why Tiger Woods struggles so much in four ball and foursomes; and if an antagonist like Patrick Reed is good for golf.

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Legendary Broadcaster Ben Wright shares his insights on the Ryder Cup on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast. Hear his insights on why the US team lost, what they need to change going forward, and why the Ryder Cup means more to the European team. Mr. Wright also shared his memory of the 1969 Ryder Cup and "The Concession" between Jack Nicklaus and Tony Jacklin. He talks about why Nicklaus conceeding a 2 foot putt on the last hole to half their singles match, halving the overall competition and retaining the Ryder Cup for the US, was still such a big deal.

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Hear Tour Edge VP of Marketing Jon Claffey talks about why so many of the players on Tour are putting Tour Edge fairway woods and hybrids in their bags. So far in 2018 their clubs have helped players earn 7 wins, 31 Top 5s, and 51 Top 10s. Their clubs are also half the price as the other big boys. Hear him talk about why on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee I'm joined by: Jon Claffey VP of Marketing for Tour Edge, Legendary Broadcaster Mr. Ben Wright, and Actor turned Host of Backspin Golf Matthew Laurance.

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Top 100 Instructor Eric Johnson joins me on this segment of Next on the Tee. Eric and I discuss Tiger Woods, the Tour Championship, the Ryder Cup, who should be on the Mount Rushmore of Golf, and more on this segment of Next on the Tee.

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We talked Tiger's win at the Tour Championship, his self proclaimation of being on the Mount Rushmore of Golf, the Ryder Cup and perspective pairing plus got a playing lesson or two from Top Instructor Eric Johnson, Rob Strano, and Paul Ramee on this edition of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast.

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David Windsor, Director of Adaptive Golf for the Georgia State Golf Association joins me on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast. Dave talks about the positive impact they are having on our military veterans through their adapative golf program. They help our wounded service veterans learn or re-learn how to play golf following traumatic injuries or PTSD.

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On this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast I'm joined by Donnie Hammond. Donnie won twice on the PGA Tour, once on the Web.com Tour plus 3 times at the Gerry Ford Invitational and at the 1982 Florida Open. Hear Donnie's thoughts on the new Tour Championship format for 2019, the Ryder Cup, the new rules changes going into effect in Januaryand the idea that space travel isn't far off.

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On this segment of Next on the Tee I'm joined by 2005 Byron Nelson Champion and University of Arizona Sports Hall of Famer Ted Purdy. Ted and I discuss the new Tour Championship format proposed for 2019, some of the rules changes that go into effect in January, who he enjoys playing with on Tour, and how crazy it was to pass Arnold Palmer's career money earnings in less than half a season.

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PGA Tour Pro Ted Purdy, Champions Tour Pro Donnie Hammond and the Director of Adaptive Golf for the Georgia State Golf Assocation, David Windor join me on this edition of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee I'm joined by: Ted Purdy, PGA Tour Pro and winner of the 2005 Byron Nelson Classic; Donnie Hammond, 2 time winner on Tour and currently playing on the Champions Tour; and Dave Windsor, PGA of America Class A Professional and one of the country's foremost experts in teaching "Adaptive Golf.  Dave assistis people with physical, cognitive and/or sensory impairments to learn, play and enjoy golf while enhancing their quality of life.  

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2003 PGA Champion Shaun Micheel looks ahead to joining the Champions Tour on this segment of Next on the Tee.

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The Voice of Golf Peter Kessler joins me on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast. Hear Peter's insights on the Tour Championship, Jordan Spieth, the Ryder Cup, Bryson DeChambeau and Tiger Woods.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee hear my conversations with 2003 PGA Champion Shaun Micheel and The Voice of Golf Peter Kessler. Shaun looks ahead to turning 50 in January and joining the Champions Tour. He also shares his thoughts on the PGA Championship moving up to May and recalls where he was on September 11th 2001. Peter Kessler starts off by sharing his memory of September 11th. We also got Peter's insights into the Ryder Cup, Jim Furyk's captain's picks, which team has the edge, what's going on with Jordan Spieth and whether Bryson DeChambeau is going to change golf.

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Richard Zokol shared his insights on the PGA Championship and what he saw from the guys on top of the leaderboard. We talked about Brooks Koepka's focus and calm demeanor and how Brooks is able to block everything out. We also talked about the white paper that Richard wrote regarding the impact that the golf ball and modern technology is having on the game and what the potential solutions are. Hear all that and more from Richard on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast.

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Joe Groham talked about the great work his foundation is doing to help wounded veterans learn or re-learn the game of golf. He shared stories of veterans who said they were about to "eat a bullet" before attending one of his clinics and how golf saved their lives. For years Joe was the Head Golf Pro at the Navy Golf Course in Seal Beach, California where Earl and Tiger Woods were members. Joe talked about how 13 year old Tiger learned his incredible focus while Earl would make noise during his swing. He also talked about the racism Tiger dealt with while they were members there, including the pro shop not wanting to display his US Amateur trophy. Hear all that and more on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast.

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Dr. Bob Jones IV shares his insights on the new Bobby Jones Golf Complex that's under construction in Atlanta plus tips for how to improve our mental approach on and off the golf course. Here is a great quote he shared during the segment: "There is no shot that is so bad that losing your composure can't make worse."

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On this edition of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast my guests are: Jason Hase the Director of Golf at Buffalo Dune Golf Course, the site of the Garden City Charity Classic on the LPGA Symetra Tour; former PGA Tour Pro and now one of the top Instructors in the game, Allen Miller; and the Founder of Par Golf Golf and Food Scientist Gerry Mullally.

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Lisa "Longball" Vlooswyk, 8 Time Canadian Long Drive Champion, joins me on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast. Lisa shares some tips for how we can gain more distance off the tee, plus the reaction she gets from men when she plays the same tees as them and then blasts it 40-50 yards by them. She also talks about the great work she's doing as the Canadian Lead for Weomen's Golf Day.

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PGA Tour Rules Official Stephen Cox talks through some of the big rules changes set to go in place in January plus how involved the Rules Officials are in course set up each week. Stephen gives us a behind the scenes look at what goes into putting on a PGA Tour event plus some things they've made vendors take down. Hear all that and much more on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee I'm joined by PGA Tour Rules Official Stephen Cox, 8 Time Women's Canadian Long Drive Champion Lisa "Longball" Vlooswyk, and World Renowned Golf Club Designer Jesse Ortiz.

Stephen Cox shared his thoughts on the rules changes set to go into play in January and the difficulty they have calling a violation on players for rules they know will change in just a few months. He also talked about their responsibility in setting up the courses each week, having to tell NBC they had to move a TV tower, and the impact moving The Players Championship from May to March will have on the course, especially if they have a colder than normal winter in northern Florida.

Lisa "Longball" Vlooswyk talked about what it's like playing in Pro-Ams and corporate outings and the reaction men have when she booms one off the tee. She also talked about the work she's doing as the Canadian Lead for Women's Golf Day, helping to bring more women into the game. Lisa also shared some tips to help us add distance off the tee.

Jesse Ortiz talked about his low profile, tri-metal fairway woods that he designed for Orlimar Golf, which took the golf industry by storm back in the late 1990's. We also discussed the great fairway woods and hybrids he designed for Bobby Jones Golf and what drove him to leave the golf industry after 50 years.

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2013 Sr. Open Champion Mark Wiebe shares memories of Bruce Lietzke, his Open Championship and why he's never played St. Andrews. We also talked about his name being forever part of the Sr. Open Claret Jug and how to stay in the moment and not get ahead of yourself when you're coming down the stretch with a chance to win. Mark is a wonderful teacher of the game now at San Jose Country Club out in San Jose, California. He spends a lot of time working with junior players, and we talked the things he does to make it a game of a lifetime for them.

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Greg Ducharme talks about his athletic family, his decision to attend Coastal Carolina University, how he got connected with Michael Breed, his first time hosting A New Breed of Golf on his own, and a whole lot more on this segment of Next on the Tee.

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It's our 200th episode of Next on the Tee and we celebrate with 2013 Senior Open Champion Mark Wiebe, Class A Teaching Professional and regular on Michael Breed's show A New Breed of Golf hear on Sirius/XM's PGA Channel. You'll also hear my interview from earlier this year with PGA Tour legend Gary Player.

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On this episode of Next on the Tee I'm joined by the grandson of Bobby Jones, Dr. Bob Jones IV, 2013 Southern California Golf Professional of the Year Joe Grohman, and 5 time winner on Tour Richard Zokol.

Dr. Bob Jones IV gave us an update on the new Bobby Jones golf complex being built in Atlanta. It's a very unique reversible 9 hole layout with dual green complexes. The course can be played anywhere from 5,800 yards to 7,400 yards. We also talked about the mental side of the game and how we can all learn to be more positive and have an approach similar to what we see from Brooks Koepka.

Joe Groham talked about the great work his foundation is doing to help wounded veterans learn or re-learn the game of golf. He shared stories of veterans who said they were about to "eat a bullet" before attending one of his clinics and how golf saved their lives. For years Joe was the Head Golf Pro at the Navy Golf Course in Seal Beach, California where Earl and Tiger Woods were members. Joe talked about how 13 year old Tiger learned his incredible focus while Earl would make noise during his swing. He also talked about the racism Tiger dealt with while they were members there, including the pro shop not wanting to display his US Amateur trophy.

Richard Zokol shared his insights on the PGA Championship and what he saw from the guys on top of the leaderboard. We talked about Brooks Koepka's focus and calm demeanor and how Brooks is able to block everything out. We also talked about the white paper that Richard wrote regarding the impact that the golf ball and modern technology is having on the game and what the potential solutions are.

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Golf Academy Lead Instructor Brian Jacobs talks junior golf and how he keeps his junior players engaged in the game. He also shares tips about how to cure your slice and from coming over the top and pulling hooking your shots. We even talked a little Buffalo Bills, Brian's hometown team, on this segment of Next on the Tee.

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Legendary Broadcaster Ben Wright shares his thoughts on the US Open and the USGA's set up of the course. He talks about The Open Championship at Carnoustie, what to look for at the PGA Championship and Tigermania being out of control in the media.

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On this episode of Next on the Tee I'm joined by legendary Broadcaster Ben Wright, Golf Academy Lead Instructor Brian Jacobs, and SuperSpeed Golf Co-Founder and President Mike Napoleon.

Ben Wright shared his thoughts on the US Open, the Open Championship and looked ahead to the PGA Championship. We talked about his memory of the 1965 US Open which Gary Player won in a playoff. It was held at Bellerive Country Club site of this year's PGA. He shared his memory of the 1992 PGA Championship, which he helped broadcast, and was also held at Bellerive. We also talked about Tigermania and the disservice the media does to the other players because they are so focused on Tiger. He said the media has never been so focused on any of the other great players like they are on Tiger. He added that Ben Hogan's comeback to win several majors following the car accident that nearly killed him far surpasses the comeback Tiger has made.

Brian Jacobs shared his method of teaching junior golfers including assessing their goals and how he goes about making the game fun so they stay excited and engaged. He also talked about how to generate more club head speed plus fix one of our common swing path errors of coming over the top and pull hooking the ball.

Mike Napoleon is the Co-Founder and President of SuperSpeed Golf. Their SuperSpeed program is designed to help us generate more club head speed. Mike took us through the products and practice protocols that can help add 5+ MPH to your club head which equates to more distance.

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Ben Hogan Golf CEO Scott White joins me and talks about the rejuvenation of the brand and how overwhelming the demand has become for Ben Hogan irons. He also talks about the loyalty of their consumers have to the brand. Scott takes us through their iron sets so you know which one is right for your game and gives us a peak under the tent to hear what new products are on the horizon. All that and more on this segment of Next on the Tee.

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Rees Jones, World Renowned Golf Course Designer & Architect, talks about the work he did renovating Bellerive Country Club, site of this year's PGA Championship, back in the mid 2000s. The course was originally designed by his father Robert Trent Jones in the late 1950's and opened in 1960. It became the youngest course to host a US Open which was won by Gary Player in 1965. Rees talks about the course layout and what it will take to win this year's PGA Championship on this segment of Next on the Tee.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee I'm joined  by PGA Professional and Head Golf Pro at Lebanon Country Club Chris Sheehan; Author of 3 outstanding books and former TV Producer at ESPN and the Golf Channel Keith Hirshland, and former President & CEO at Ben Hogan Golf plus author of "The Wedge Guy" blog, Terry Koehler.

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This week on Next on the Tee my guests are Christian Sheehan, Head PGA Professional at Lebanon Country Club; Author and former ESPN & Golf Channel Producer Keith Hirshland and "The Wedge Guy" Terry Koehler.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee I'm joined by Ben Hogan Golf CEO Scott White and world renowned Golf Course Architech Rees Jones.

Scott talks about the rebirth and growth of the Ben Hogan brand since they emerged from bankruptcy. He also updates us on their new Edge irons and Equalizer wedges and hints that they may soon be back in the metal woods business and golf balls may not be too far behind. 

Rees Jones talks about Bellerive Country Club the site of the upcoming PGA Championship. It was originally designed by his father, Robert Trent Jones in 1960 and Rees renovated the course in 2005. He helps us understand the type of player who will be successful there and the changes he made to the course. He also updated us on the other projects he's working on.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are: Ben Hogan Golf CEO Scott White and world renowned Golf Course Architect Rees Jones join me.

I'll get an update from Scott Shite on the development and growth of the Ben Hogan brand since it's rebirth a couple of years ago. The last time Scott joined me, we talked about their irons but since then they've added a new line of wedges plus Scott hinted about the possibility of a new line of metal woods and a return to the golf ball market. We'll get an update on all of that.

Rees Jones has designed or re-designed many golf courses around the world including Bellerive Country Club the site of this year's PGA Championship, coming up the week of August 6th. His father, Robert Trent Jones, originally designed Bellerive in 1960 and Rees was asked to renovate the Club in 2005. So we'll get an indepth look at the course and what he expects from this year's PGA Championship.

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Legendary Golf Club Designer Jesse Ortiz talks about designing and building metal woods and hybrids for Bobby Jones Golf. He also talks about the weight of living up to the reputation of Bobby Jones as he designs clubs that carry that name. PGA Professional Joe Grohman talks about the racism he witnessed a young Tiger Woods face at the Navy Golf Course in Seal Beach, California. Joe teamed with Tiger in amateur events as well. Hear about all of that on this edition of Next on the Tee.

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Actor turned Talking Golf Getaways podcast host Mitch Laurance joins me fresh off his trip to the Boyne Golf Resort in Bar Harbor, Michigan. The Boyne Resort has 10 championship caliber golf courses stretched across 3 distinctive rersorts. Hear Mitch talk about the golf courses, resorts and experience he had during his recent visit. If you're looking for a great place to go play golf this summer, consider the Boyne Resort (www.boyne.com/golf)

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On this segment of Next on the Tee my guest is Tom Patri. Tom helped run the practice facility at Shinnecock Hills during the US Open. He shared his thoughts on the USGA, how they set up the course and why they keep getting it wrong. He also shared a couple of playing lessons for how to putt bermuda greens plus how to hit better tee shots into a stiff head wind.

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On this segment of Next on the Tee my guest is Bill Bergin. Bill talks about his course design strategies and utilizing the Long Leaf Tee initiative which is a set of 7 tee boxes and you choose the tee to play based on how far you hit your driver. It makes the game more fun because you play the course length appropriate for your game. We also talked about the new 6 hole pitch & putt courses he designs that help you improve your short game which you can play in under an hour.

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On this segment of Next on the Tee I'm joined by my Thursday Night Tailgate Co-Host Bob Lazzari. Bob lives in Eastern Connecticut and covers the Travelers Championship every year. He breaks down the tournament and the great things he saw from this year's winner Bubba Watson. He also talked about what it was like to be greenside last year when Jordan Spieth hit the shot of the year, chipping in from the sand to win in sudden death over Danile Berger.

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On this episode of Next on the Tee my guests are: my Thursday Night Tailgate Co-Host Bob Lazzari, renowned Golf Course Designer and one of Golf Inc. Magazine's Top 10 Most Innovative People in Golf, Bill Bergin and Top 100 Instructor Tom Patri.

Bob Lazzari - Bob lives in Eastern Connecticut and covers the Travelers Championship every year. He breaks down the tournament and the great things he saw from this year's winner Bubba Watson. He also talked about what it was like to be greenside last year when Jordan Spieth hit the shot of the year, chipping in from the sand to win in sudden death over Danile Berger.

Bill Bergin - Bill talks about his course design strategies and utilizing the Long Leaf Tee initiative which is a set of 7 tee boxes and you choose the tee to play based on how far you hit your driver. It makes the game more fun because you play the course length appropriate for your game. We also talked about the new 6 hole pitch & putt courses he designs that help you improve your short game which you can play in under an hour.

Tom Patri - Tom helped run the practice facility at Shinnecock Hills during the US Open. He shared his thoughts on the USGA, how they set up the course and why they keep getting it wrong. He also shared a couple of playing lessons for how to putt bermuda greens plus how to hit better tee shots into a stiff head wind.

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Top Instructor Rob Strano goes off on the USGA and how they handled the US Open and the set up of Shinnecock Hills. He talks about how they are an amateur organization trying to run a professional event and keep failing miserably. He believes they should answer to a review board because today, they don't answer to anyone; so no one is accountable when things go wrong like they have in so many cases over the last 4-5 years. Hear his comments and suggestions for what needs to be done so it doesn't happen again next year at Pebble Beach.

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PGA Tour SuperStore SVP of Operations shares his thoughts on the US Open and the impact it has on sales. They had a record breaking sales day on the Saturday before Father's Day, if that's any indication. Hear about some of the great services they offer that are free, like club fitting even if it's for your existing clubs no matter how long you've had them, golf ball fitting and even finding the perfect pair of shoes for your gate type. Randy also talks about some of the hottest new equipment and items that people were buying for Father's Day and let us know that 40% of all golf ball purchases are now for non-white golf balls. Players are now embracing all different colors. Hear all that and much more about the trends in golf from Randy on this segment of the show.

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I got some much needed playing tips from South Florida's PGA Teacher of the Year Chris Czaja including how to play wedge shots from 80-100 yards in, how to hit better lag putts and short chip shots from right off the green, on this segment of Next on the Tee.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee we'll recap the US Open, talk about how the USGA handled the setup of Shinnecock Hills plus get a few playing lessons from Golf Academy Lead Instructor Rob Strano, and South Florida PGA Teacher of the Year Chris Czaja, plus hear about the hottest new equipment from SVP of Operations for the PGA Tour SuperStore, Randy Peitsch.

Top Instructor Rob Strano goes off on the USGA and how they handled the US Open and the set up of Shinnecock Hills. He talks about how they are an amateur organization trying to run a professional event and keep failing miserably. He believes they should answer to a review board because today, they don't answer to anyone; so no one is accountable when things go wrong like they have in so many cases over the last 4-5 years. Hear his comments and suggestions for what needs to be done so it doesn't happen again next year at Pebble Beach.

PGA Tour SuperStore SVP of Operations shares his thoughts on the US Open and the impact it has on sales. They had a record breaking sales day on the Saturday before Father's Day, if that's any indication. Hear about some of the great services they offer that are free, like club fitting even if it's for your existing clubs no matter how long you've had them, golf ball fitting and even finding the perfect pair of shoes for your gate type. Randy also talks about some of the hottest new equipment and items that people were buying for Father's Day and let us know that 40% of all golf ball purchases are now for non-white golf balls. Players are now embracing all different colors. Hear all that and much more from Randy.

Chris Czaja - I got some much needed playing tips from Chris including how to play wedge shots from 80-100 yards in, how to hit better lag putts and short chip shots from right off the green.

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Golf Inc. Magazine named Bill Bergin of the Top 10 Most Influential people in Golf. He is already one of the to golf designers in the game. We talked about his design philosophy, his unique bunker designs and the impact the distance golf balls are flying are having on course design on this segment of Next on the Tee. 

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Top 100 Instructor Tom Patri joins me from Shinnecock Hills. Tom grew up on Long Island and has played the course numerous times. He shared his insights on the course conditions and set up plus the strategy for how to play certain holes and who he thinks will be on top of the leaderboard come Sunday afternoon.

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Top 40 Under 40 Instructor Travis Fulton breaks down the field at the US Open plus shares his insights on Jordan Spieth's putting issues, Bryson DeChambeau's technique plus shares a playing lesson on this segment of Next on the Tee.

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PGA Tour Pro Zack Sucher shares his memories of playing college golf at UAB, his wins at the 2007 Shaol Creek Intercollegiate Champion and the 2008 Conference USA Championship. He also talked about his win at the Midwest Classic on the Web.com Tour and shared his insights on the US Open and playing Shinneock Hills on this segment of Next on the Tee.

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On this US Open edition of Next on the Tee I'm joined by PGA Tour Pro and 2014 Midwest Classic Champion Zack Sucher, Top 40 Under 40 Instructor and frequent Co-Host of Golf Channel's Morning Drive Travis Fulton, plus Top 100 Instructor Tom Patri who joined me live from Shinnecock Hills.

Zack Sucher - Zack won 7 tournaments while playing in college at UAB including the 2007 Shoal Creek Intercollegiate Championship and the 2008 Conference USA Championship. Hear his memories from winning those tournaments plus his 2014 win at the Midwest Classic on the Web.com Tour. He also shared his insights on the US Open and memories playing at Shinnecock Hills.

Travis Fulton - Travis helped breakdown the field at the US Open and who he expects to be on the leaderboard come late Sunday afternoon. Travis also talked about Bryson DeChambeau's technique, how he would play the Par 3 16th hole at Shinnecock, what's going on with Jordan Spieth's putting, plus he shared a playing lesson for how to handle a short pitch shot over water or a bunker.

Tom Patri - Tom is helping to run the practice facility this week at Shinnecok Hills. He gave us a rundown of the course conditions and what type of player he thinks will win this week. He also gave us a handful of players to watch out for and what the winning the score will be.

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Top 100 Instructor Tom Patri joins me on this segment of Next on the Tee. Tom grew up near Shinnecock Hills and snuck onto the property to play as a kid. He is back on Long Island preparing to help run the practice facility there next week. He shares his first hand knowledge of the course, what players will need to do to be successful there, why Lee Trevino once called the 160 yard par 3 11th hole the shortest par 5 in golf and why simply bombing the ball off the tee won't be successful there. Hear all of that and more from Tom on this segment of Next on the Tee.

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PGA Tour SuperStore Chief Marketing Office Matt Corey joins me on this segment of Next on the Tee. Matt not only talks about all of the great things they have for Dad's this Father's Day, he also talks about all of the free services they provide like club fitting and golf ball fitting services. Matt also talks about the long term relationships that they strive to build with their customers and why they are able to grow and expand their number of retail outlets during a time when most other retailers and closing down.

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Golf Positive Founder & Top 50 LPGA Instructor Debbie O'Connell joins me on this segment of Next on the Tee. Debbie shares her insights on the great events surrounding this year's Women's Golf Day, the Leadership Academies she's holding to help teach and empower teenage junior girls coming into the game, her experience at last year's Solheim Cup and the Golf Positive Cup that you can be a part of coming up in October down in Kissimmee, Florida.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee I'm joined by Top 50 LPGA Instructor and the Founder of Golf Positive Debbie O'Connell, PGA Tour SuperStore Chief Marketing Officer Matt Corey, and Top 100 Instructor Tom Patri.

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Golf Pride Channel Marketing Manager Charlie Fisher joins me on this segment of Next on the Tee. Charlie takes us through how to pick the right grips for your game, the difference they'll make in your swing, how to clean them and when you'll know it's time to change them, all on this segment of Next on the Tee.

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PGA Master Golf Professional Tim Cusick shares his tips and playing lessons to help improve your game and lower your scores on this segment of Next on the Tee.

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Brian is located near Buffalo, New York and he shared his thoughts on the Bills draft plus shared some great playing lessons to get your game in shape this season on this segment of Next on the Tee.

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Two time major champion Tony Jacklin talks about winning those tournaments, how the British media drove him to move to the US, what it was like captaining 3 Ryder Cup victories back when the European team had never won and his new book "Bad Lies, A Story of Libel, Slander& Professional Golf."

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Peter shared is thoughts on if there are similarities between Bobby Jones' career to what Tiger Woods is going through. He talked about the putting woes that Jones, Arnold Palmer and Ben Hogan dealt with during their careers plus he reflected back on Tony Jacklin's career and what he did to elevate the Ryder Cup matches.

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Debbie talks starting to play at age 7 and by 12 deciding golf was it for her. She also talks about her decision to play her college golf at the University of North Carolina, winning the 1992 ACC Championship, teaching her students how to deal with pressure, plus what flairing our feet out a few degrees can do to help increase your hip rotation.

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Nathan Grube talks about what it takes to put on an event like the Travelers Championship, how they are able to attrack the top players the week after the US Open and the economic impact a PGA Tour event has on the local economy and charities.

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Michael Vrska talks Cubs...yes the Chicago Cubs, plus golf equipment, golf balls, and where the industry still has room for equipment improvement on this segment of Next on the Tee.

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On this segment of Next on the Tee, guest co-host Bob Lazzari and I are joined by Richard Zokol. Richard was part of the 1981 National Champion BYU team, which he captained. He also won the 2001 Canadian PGA Championship as well as the 1992 Deposit Guarantee Classic and the Greater Milwaukee Open on the PGA Tour. Richard was inducted into the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame in 2011.

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PGA Golf Professional Jason Hase talks Junior Golf and strategies for playing in windy conditions on this segment of Next on the Tee.

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TaylorMade Golf CEO David Abeles talks about the success players like Tiger Woods, Jason Day, Jon Rahm, Justin Rose, Dustin Johnson and Rory McIlroy have had this year using their Twist Face technology. We also talked about what makes their TP5, TP5x and Project (a) golf balls the best golf balls on the market. He also gave us a peak into how they make can their equipment even better in the future.

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Talking Golf Getaways Host Mitch Laurance Joins Me and Talks Cabot Cliffs, PineHurst, Streamsong Resort & More on this Segment of Next on the Tee.

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Actor and Talking Golf Getaway Host Mitchell Laurance, TaylorMade Golf GEO David Abeles and PGA Professional Jason Hase join me.

Mitch shared stories from his recent ventures to Cabot Cliffs in Nova Scotia and the Streamsong resort outside of Orlando. We also talked their milestone 100th episode of Talking Golf Getaways, and his hickory shafted set of clubs endorsed by MacDonald Smith, one of the best players of the 1920's and perhaps the greatest player to never win a major.

TaylorMade Golf CEO David Abeles talks Twist Face technology, traditional iron sets vs. replacing the 4-6 irons with hybrids, the technology behind the Spider putter, and the difference between their TP5, TP5X and Project (a) golfballs.

PGA Professional Jason Hase talked about how to keep junior players excited about the game plus shared some tips for how to play better in windy conditions.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee I'm joined by special guest Co-Host Bob Lazzari plus former PGA Tour Pro and Fouder of MindLink Golf Richard Zokol, Product Development Expert Michael Vrska and Travelers Tournament Executive Director Nathan Grube.

Hear Richard talk about his time playing at BYU in college and winning the 1981 National Championship. He also talked about his 2 wins on Tour at the '92 Deposit Guarantee Classic and Greater Milwaukee Open. He also talked about the mental side of the game what his compay MinkdLink Golf will be coming out with later this summer.

Michael Vrska talked about the advancements in equipment from jail break technology with Callaway to twist face with TaylorMade. He also talked about how PXG has shown the market that golfers are willing to pay top dollar for high end performing equipment. Are $1,000 drivers on the horizon? Hear what Michael thinks.

Nathan Grube talked about all the preparation that goes into putting on a PGA Tour event and what they do in order to get the best players to come play in their event the week after the US Open.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are: Top 100 Instructor & Sirius/XM PGA Channel Host Debbie Doniger plus The Voice of Golf Peter Kessler.

Debbie Doniger - Debbie talks starting to play at age 7 and by 12 deciding golf was it for her. She also talks about her decision to play her college golf at the University of North Carolina, winning the 1992 ACC Championship, teaching her students how to deal with pressure, plus what flairing our feet out a few degrees can do for increase hip rotation.

Peter Kessler - Peter shared is thoughts on if there are similarities between Bobby Jones' career to what Tiger Woods is going through. He talked about the putting woes that Jones, Arnold Palmer and Ben Hogan dealt with during their careers plus he reflected back on Tony Jacklin's career and what he did to elevate the Ryder Cup matches.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are: Top 100 Instructor & Sirius/XM PGA Channel Host Debbie Doniger plus The Voice of Golf Peter Kessler.

Debbie Doniger - Debbie talks starting to play at age 7 and by 12 deciding golf was it for her. She also talks about her decision to play her college golf at the University of North Carolina, winning the 1992 ACC Championship, teaching her students how to deal with pressure, plus what flairing our feet out a few degrees can do for increase hip rotation.

Peter Kessler - Peter shared is thoughts on if there are similarities between Bobby Jones' career and what Tiger Woods is going through. He talked about the putting woes that Jones, Arnold Palmer and Ben Hogan dealt with and he reflected back on Tony Jacklin's career and what he did to elevate the Ryder Cup matches.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee I'm joined by 2 time major champion, 3 time victorious Ryder Cup Captain and World Golf Hall of Famer Tony Jacklin plus 2017 Western New York Teacher of the Year Brian Jacobs.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are 2 time major champion and World Golf Hall of Famer Tony Jacklin and Golf Channel Academy Top Instructor Brian Jacobs. 

I'll talk with Tony Jacklin about his latest book "Bad Lies" plus memories from his wins in the 1969 Open Championship, 1970 US Open, being a Ryder Cup Captain and his perspective on the rest of this year's majors and upcoming Ryder Cup matches.

We'll get Brian Jacobs to share several of his playing lessons including how to pitch the ball better from 30 yards, how to hit better bump and run shots, how to better judge distance on lag putts and make more 3-4 footers.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are: One of the top Instructors in the state of Texas Tim Cusick and Golf Pride Marketing Channel Manager Charlie Fisher. We're talking about how to shake the rust off your golf swing, how to stretch and warm up properly before your round, lessons on how to decide which side of the tee box to tee off from, how to hit better fairway bunker shots, and how to use your hybrid to chip around the greens. Charlie will update us on all the great things golf pride has going on including their new Tour Velvet Align grips which I can't wait to get on my clubs, and their putter grips that can help improve your putting stroke.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee I'm joined by Top 100 Instructor Tom Patri and Dr. Bob Jones IV. We looked back at The Masters, Tom talked about how to prepare yourself for the new golf season, that we should never hit our scoring irons their max distance and the importance of a good pre-shot routine. 

Doc shared more stories about his grandfather Bobby Jones. He also talked about the importance of goal setting and how to have a better mental approach both on and off the golf course.

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Peter Kessler joins me and shares his thoughts on this year's Masters tournament including reaction to what he saw from Patrick Reed, Rickie Fowler and Jordan Spieth. He also shared the story about a swing lesson that Jordan Spieth got from Jack Nickluas and Gary Player.

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On this episode of Next on the Tee we look back at the Masters and get reactions from "The Voice of Golf" Peter Kessler plus former PGA Tour Pro, now Broadcaster for Sirius/XM's PGA Tour channel, Paul Stankowski. I'm also joined by Ben Hogan Golf CEO Scott White and we talked about their return to the golf equipment business business plus details about their PTx and Fort Worth irons as well as their new Forged Edge irons and Equalizer wedges.

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Gary Player joined me on Masters Saturday and shared his stories from 60+ years of being a part of the Masters tournament and the longevity he and Jack Nicklaus had. He told stories about how great Ben Hogan and Sam Snead were plus the brilliance of Bobby Jones. He talked about the importance of diet and exercise, shared his thoughts on who will win this year's tournament plus who he thinks the greatest golfer of all-time is.

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Gary Player joins me and talks about longevity in the game and why he was able to win major championship over a 20 year span. He also reminded us about how great Bobby Jones, Ben Hogan and Sam Snead were, plus who he thinks the greatest player of all-time is. We talked about the importance of diet and exercise, why Lee Trevino and Tom Weiskopf never won at Augusta ans who he thinks this year's winner will be

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On this edition of Next on the Tee hear legendary broadcaster Ben Wright walks us through Masters history from his 2+ decades of broadcasting the event for CBS Sports. Plus two of my favorite people on the planet, Matthew and his 4 minute older brother Mitchell share their stories plus Matthew's anticipation for being on the grounds of Augusta National for the first time thisyear. Check out their shows, Talking Golf Getaways with Mitchell Laurance & Darin Bunch on www.golfnewsnet.com or on Audioboom plus Matthew's show Backspin Golf which airs Sunday mornings at 8:00 AM on WLXG ESPN Radio AM 1300 in Lexington, Kentucky. You can stream Matthew's show on www.wlxg.com or the WLXG app.

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On this segment of Next on the Tee I'm joined by 2011 US Senior Open Champion Olin Browne. We talked about his year so far on the Champions Tour, the Masters, and a whole lot more.

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On this segment of Next on the Tee my guest is Champions Tour Pro and 4 time winner on the PGA Tour Donnie Hammon. We talked about everything from the Masters, to the Space Program and a whole lot more.

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On this episode of Next on the Tee I'm joined by Top 100 Golf Instructor Eric Johnson, Champions Tour Pro Bob Friend Jr., and one of the great caddies of all-time and Founder of Caddy for a Cure Russ Holden.

Eric shared his thoughts on the notion that the USGA and R&A need to dial back the golf ball. He also talked about Tiger's comeback and who he expects to see in the final twosomes on Sunday at the Masters.

Bob shared some thoughts for how to shake the rust off our golf swings, his memories from the 1999 Arnold Palmer Invitational when he was paired with Seve Ballesteros and Arnold Palmer, plus memories of shooting his low round on Tour, a 63, at the 2003 Wichita Open.

Russ updated us on the great things they're doing at Caddy for a Cure. They have caddy opportunities coming up th Bryson DeChambeau, jason Bohn and Rory McIlroy. He also shared memories from caddying for Bernhard Langer at Augusta National and why that's one of the most difficult events to caddie in.

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On this episode of Next on the Tee I'm joined by Top 100 Golf Instructor Eric Johnson, Champions Tour Pro Bob Friend Jr., and one of the great caddies of all-time and Founder of Caddy for a Cure Russ Holden.

Eric shared his thoughts on the notion that the USGA and R&A need to dial back the golf ball. He also talked about Tiger's comeback and who he expects to see in the final twosomes on Sunday at the Masters.

Bob shared some thoughts for how to shake the rust off our golf swings, his memories from the 1999 Arnold Palmer Invitational when he was paired with Seve Ballesteros and Arnold Palmer, plus memories of shooting his low round on Tour, a 63, at the 2003 Wichita Open.

Russ updated us on the great things they're doing at Caddy for a Cure. They have caddy opportunities coming up th Bryson DeChambeau, jason Bohn and Rory McIlroy. He also shared memories from caddying for Bernhard Langer at Augusta National and why that's one of the most difficult events to caddie in.

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On this episode of Next on the Tee my guests are: Donnie Hammond, Olin Browne and Eric Meeks. 

Donnie shared his thoughts on the golf ball controversy and if it makes sense to have one ball for Tour players and a different ball for the rest of us. He also shared memories from his times playing in the 1986 Masters and how a putt putt course near his house helped prepare him for putting on those greens. Donnie also gave us a tip for how to improve your chipping.

Olin Browne talked about his season so far on the Champions Tour, memories from his times playing in The Masters, his 40 foot chip in to defeat Larry Mize at the 1998 Hartford Open plus memories from his victory at the 2011 US Senior Open.

Eric Meeks shared his memories of playing his college golf at the University of Arizona, what it was like being a part of the 1989 US Walker Cup team with Phil Mickelson, his experience playing in the 1989 Masters, his conversation with Byron Nelson and Sam Snead and more recently playing in the 2016 US Senior Open Championship at Scioto Country Club.

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On this episode of Next on the Tee my guests are 2013 Senior Open Champion Mark Wiebe, Champions Tour Pro Guy Boros, son of Hall of Famer Julius Boros, and Tim Orbon, Manager of Caddy Services for the Western Golf Association.

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Nick talked about going through Q School on the European Tour, what it was like being a part of the 2005 International President's Cup team and trying to pull the trigger on the first tee with the huge crowd, 2 former US Presidents and Team Captains Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player all right there. We talked about his 2 wins over Tiger Woods at the World Match Play Tournaments in 2005 and 2007 and what the key is to beating Tiger. We also talked about his book "Tour Mentality...Inside the Mind of a Tour Pro."

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Rob shared his stories from this year's PGA Mercahndise Show including some of the cool new products he saw there. We also got a couple of new cool putting drills to try, some tips on how to improve our mental approach by doing less negative self talk, and hear about his conversations with Hal Sutton and Brad Faxon.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are: Bobby Jones Golf CEO Andy Bell and Jack Diehl, Head Golf Pro at the Rio Grande Club & Resort.

I'll get an update from Andy regarding what's on tap this year for the Bobby Jones brand and how much they continue to partner with Augusta National and The Masters. I'll talk with Jack about being a ski instructor in the winter and a Head Golf Pro in the Spring, Summer and Fall. We'll go all the back to his time at the University of Scranton where he was a member of their Division III National Championship basketball team as well as a a part of their golf team. He's a well rounded athlete and we'll talk about all of that plus get a tip or two to lower our scores.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are: John Mascari, one of the Top Instructors in the Northest and Callaway Master Professional; Wayne Player, Gary's son and Commissioner of the Player Amateur Tour; and Jeff Mory, former Golf Coach at Northwestern and now Director of Golf at Conway Farms Golf Club site of the 2017 BMW Championship.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are: Tim Cusick, Golf Digest's Best Teacher in the state of Texas and Director of Golf Instruction for the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts plus Mark Carnevale, 1992 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year and now broadcaster for Sirius/XM's PGA Tour Channel and PGA Tour Live.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee I'm joined by Golf Channel Contributor and Golf Digest Senior Writer, Ron Sirak and former Nike Director of Sporting Goods & Department Stores and 3 time NCAA Soccer National Champion Kathleen O'Dell.

Ron Sirak shares his thoughts on new rule that golf viewers can no longer call in regarding rules violations. He talks about the Lexi Thompson rules and and some of the breaks John Rohm has received. He shard memories of Bob Dylan being a golfer, Ben Hogan's achievements that get overlooked too often now, his favorite Masters memories, and the biography he wrote about Greg Norman.

Kathleen O'Dell talked about why great athletes are more bothered by the mistakes they made or games they lost versus the wins they were a part of. Now that she's no longer with Nike, she shared which clubs are now in her bag and which golf balls she plays. She also shared her favorite experiences in golf and her favorite courses to play.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are: 2006 Australasia Order of Merit winner and the only player to beat Tiger Woods twice at the World Golf Match Play tournament, Nick O'Hern, 2005 Byron Nelson Champion Ted Purdy and PGA Tour SuperStore Sr. Vice President of Operations Randy Peitsch.

Nick talked about going through Q School on the European Tour, what it was like being a part of the 2005 International President's Cup team and trying to pull the trigger on the first tee with the huge crowd, 2 former US Presidents and Team Captains Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player all right there. We talked about his 2 wins over Tiger Woods at the World Match Play Tournaments in 2005 and 2007 and what the key is to beating Tiger. We also talked about his book "Tour Mentality...Inside the Mind of a Tour Pro."

Ted Purdy shared his memories of playing at the University of Arizona, winning the 1992 National Champinship and beating Tiger Woods a couple of times during his college career. We also talked about his win at the Indian Masters and the 2005 Byron Nelson Classic.

Randy Peitch talked about why the PGA Tour SuperStore is so successful opening more brick and mortar locations during a time when most other retailers are closing them down. He talked about why it's important for golfers of all skill levels to get fit for their clubs, and how they will lso fit you for the right golf ball. We also talked about how important the customer relationship is to them, not just getting a sale.

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2003 PGA Champion Shaun Micheel shares his stories and insight plus looks ahead to joining the Champions Tour in a couple of years.

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Donnie shared his insights on what we saw from Jordan Spieth at last year's Open Championship. Was Jordan's use of the driving range for his unplayable lie on the 13th hole genius or would that have occurred to other players? Where does his 5 hole stretch from holes 14-18 fit in the history of golf? Donnie was in the 2nd to last group at the Masters in 1986, a couple of groups behind Jack Nicklaus, so he was right in the middle of hearing that charge. Does Jordan Spieth's finishing stretch compare to Nicklaus'? Hear Donnie's thoughts. We also looked ahead to the PGA Championship and got Donnie's thoughts on Quail Hollow.

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I talked with Olin about his memories from being an Assistant Captain on the 2008 Ryder Cup team. He said it was the best experience of his career. We talked about what it was like when he received his first inviation to play in The Masters and that drive up Magnolia Lane. We also talked about his 2011 US Senior Open victory at Inverness, the 59 he shot at the qualifying tournament for the 2005 US Open and his thoughts on the camaraderie among the young players on the PGA Tour now.

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Keith shared stories from when they first launch ESPN 2 and the young talent he got to work with including Stuart Scott, Suzy Kolber and Kenny Mayne. He also talked about being there when they launched The Golf Channel and what it was like the very first day they went live and the unique things they did broadcasting their first few golf tournaments. We also talked about his book, "Cover Me Boys Im Going In, Tales of the Tube from a Broadcast Brat", which is by far the best book I've read in years.

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Rhonda shared her amazing story of not picking up a golf club until she was a freshman in high school and 4 years later making the golf team at the University of Florida which was the 2 time defending national champions. She talked about learning the game from Kevin Maris, Roger Maris' son. We also talked about her teaching style and how she keeps junior players engaged by making golf practice fun, and the golf course she now owns in Jacksonvile, River Bend Golf Links, which has a motto "No Tee Times, No Dress Code, Just Come Have Fun.

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Mark is a wonderful instructor now, and he and I talked about his coaching style, whether he is a Trackman coaching by the number guy or if he is old school looking at a player's swing path and ball flight. I got his thoughts on coaching junior players and how he keeps them engaged in a world of short attention spans and the need for instant gratification. We also talked about his playing days on Tour competing against some of the greatest players of all-time like Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson and guys who were in the primes back in the 80's & 90's plus what his "welcome to the PGA Tour kid" moment was.

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Debbie is the Founder of Golf Positive and the author of the new book, "Golf Positive, Live Positive". Debbie shares tips for how to live a more positive life plus how to have a better mental approach to the game and get rid of all of negative self talk.

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Frank shares stories from his beginning in golf, his amateur career and some of his Top 10 finishes on Tour. He also shared the story of why he left the Tour for broadcasting and how he got the job at The Golf Channel.

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Mitch shared his story about why he left acting and Hollywood in favor of braodcasting. We talked about his recent trip over to Tobacco Road Golf Club and staying in the new Stewart Cabin. He talked his interview with Adam Rolston of The Longest Hole and Adam's walk across Mongolia hitting golf shots. Mitch exclusively plays hickory shafted clubs now and he shared his emotional connection when he's playing some of the most historic golf courses around the world.

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Matthew is a fantastic actor who starred in movies like Eddie & The Cruisers and Steets of Fire plus TV shows like Saturday Night Live, Beverly Hills 90210, Duet, and 30 Something. We'll talk a little bit about some of the roles he played plus if there's a chance that there will be an Eddie & The Cruisers 3. I'll get Matthew's thoughts about the 2018 Barbasol Championship being moved to Lexington, Kentucky where he lives now. We'll also talk about his home course, Kearney Hill, the Pete Dye course up at the French Lick Resort....plus a whole lot more.

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Gail shared her stories about how she learned the game, what got a Western Canadian girl to play her college golf at Lamar University in Texas, what it was like teaming with Dawn Coe-Jones, the pressures of Q-School, winning her first tournament on the LPGA Tour, winning the 1997 Australian Ladies Masters and what it was like being the first non-American to be President of the LPGA Tour.

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Cindy and I discussed her program, "Pursuing Your It" which helps develop whatever it is that you're passionate about. We discussed, when looking for an instructor how important is it to match your personality type to the personality of the teacher you're considering. She also shared a great tip on how to practice indoors over the winter using marshmallows instead of golf balls.

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Mr. Nichols shared his story about starting out as a caddy at age 9 and being the personal caddy for Dodgers legend Pee Wee Reese. He recounted his victory in the 1964 PGA Championship over Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Ben Hogan. We also talked about the influence Dr. Cary Middlecoff had on him, his victories at the 1962 St. Petersburg Open, the 1973 Westchester Classic and getting a second life in golf when the Senior Tour started.

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Bill talked about his design philosophy, what sets his bunker style apart from other designers, what he is doing to keep more players engaged in the game, his 6 hole pitch and putt courses that are getting great reviews, why he was named by Golf Inc. Magazine as one of the Top 10 Most Innovative People in Golf and the work he's doing with the Long Leaf Tee Initiative.

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Four time winner on the PGA Tour Tim Simpson joined me and shared his memories from his college days at the University of Georgia and rooming with Chip Beck. We also talked about his 4 wins on Tour and the injuries and ailments he came back from to be named Comeback Player of the Year on both the PGA Tour and the Champions Tour.

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World Golf Foundation CEO Steve Mona shares his thoughts on the PGA Mercahndise Show, the 3 major issues facing the game that he and other leaders in the sport will be addressing this year, what to look for during World Golf Day up on Capitol Hill and the future of golf in the Olympics.

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Peter Kessler talks about the greatest shots in the hisotry of golf, who the biggest cheater was, meeting then President Bill Clinton and a whole lot more.

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TaylorMade Golf CEO David Abeles takes us through their woods, irons and golf balls plus shares his excitement about the 2018 season and what to look for from the players playing their equipment.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are Golf Pride Marketing Channel Manager Charlie Parker, Top Instructor and regular co-host of The Morning Drive on The Golf Channel, Travis Fulton and 4 time winner on the PGA Tour Tim Simpson.

Charlie gave us an update on the great Align grips they have coming out in late April, plus some of their other popular grip styles including their Tour Sensor putting grips. We also talked about why it's important to be properly fit for your grip size and how often we should regripping our clubs.

Travis Fulton shared thoughts on some of the cool new products he saw at this year's PGA Merchandise Show. He talked about why it's easier to build your game around being a great driver of the ball vs. a great putter. He talked about why he believes Keegan Bradley will win again before Tiger Woods or Phil Mickelson. He also shared a couple of tips for a great pre-shot routine and how to get the ball close on bump and run shots.

Tim Simpson told great stories about his comeback from Lyme disease and spinal fusion surgery. He shared memories from his time playing at the University of Georgia and rooming with teammate Chip Beck. He also shared memories from his Tour victories at the 1985 Southern Open over Clarence Rose, the 1989 USF&G Classic over Greg Norman and Hal Sutton and the 1989 Walt Disney World Classic over Donnie Hammond and Kenny Knox.

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I can't thank Peter Kessler enough for what he had to say about why he enjoys coming on Next on the Tee.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are Top PGA Instructors Rob Strano and Jim Estes. 

Rob shared his stories from this year's PGA Mercahndise Show including some of the cool new products he saw there. We also got a couple of new cool putting drills to try, some tips on how to improve our mental approach by doing less negative self talk, and hear about his conversations with Hal Sutton and Brad Faxon.

Jim Estes updated us on the great work he and his team are doing helping to teach or re-teach the game to our wounded service veterans through the Salute Military Golf Association (www.smga.org). He also shared thoughts on some of the things he saw at the PGA Merchandise show and stories from his experience last year finishing as low club professional at the Senior PGA Championship.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are: World Golf Foundation CEO Steve Mona and The Voice of Golf Peter Kessler. 

Steve Mona is the CEO of the World Golf Foundation which runs the World Golf Hall of Fame, The First Tee and Golf 20/20. He is annually ranked as one of the most powerful people in golf by Golf Magazine and Golf Inc. magazine. He gave us an update on the record breaking year the PGA Tour had regarding charitable contributions; it was more than the 4 major sports combined. He also shared the 3 major issues going on within the game that the PGA Tour leaders are looking to address. We also talked about the PGA Merchandise Show and what they will try to accomplish in April during National Golf Day when he and others meet with Congress.

Peter Kessler has been The Voice of Golf since he hosted Golf Talk Live on The Golf Channel back when it launched in January of 1995. He talked about some of the greatest shot in PGA Tour history, who the biggest cheater of all-time was, how former President Clinton taped his show every Monday night and the White House urgently requested a copy of the show when their VCR broke. We also talked about the inaccuracies of most golf movies and the book Peter has started to write.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee I am joined by Bobby Nichols, 12 time winner on the PGA Tour including the 1964 PGA Championship plus PGA & LPGA Class A Teaching Professional Rhonda Ferguson.

Mr. Nichols shared his story about starting out as a caddy at age 9 and being the personal caddy for Dodgers legend Pee Wee Reese. He recounted his victory in the 1964 PGA Championship over Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Ben Hogan. We also talked about the influence Dr. Cary Middlecoff had on him, his victories at the 1962 St. Petersburg Open, the 1973 Westchester Classic and getting a second life in golf when the Senior Tour started.

Rhonda shared her amazing story of not picking up a golf club until she was a freshman in high school and 4 years later making the golf team at the University of Florida which was the 2 time defending national champions. She talked about learning the game from Kevin Maris, Roger Maris' son. We also talked about her teaching style and how she keeps junior players engaged by making golf practice fun, and the golf course she now owns in Jacksonvile, River Bend Golf Links, which has a motto "No Tee Times, No Dress Code, Just Come Have Fun.

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On this episode of Next on the Tee my guests are Class A PGA Teaching Professional Mike Landry and 3 time winner on the PGA Tour Kenny Knox. We'll get some lessons from Mike on how to read the greens better, plus some short game tips from his Short Game Master series. We'll get tips from Kenny about proper putting stance plus how to hit better lag and short putts. We'll also get some tips on how to hit better bunker shots particularly if you're dealing with hard pan sand. Check out Kenny's video tips plus his line of wedges and putters available online at www.kennyknoxgolf.com.

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Hear my conversations with 2 of the best caddies of all-time in Dennis Caddie Cone & Russ Holden on this edition of Next on the Tee. We talked about the great work Dennis is doing leading the Professional Caddies Association and bringing caddy programs back to local courses. Russ talked about being on the bag for Bernhard Langer and what it was like being in the lead going to the back 9 at Augusta in 2004. He also talked about the great they're doing at Caddy For A Cure for our wounded service veterans.

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On this episode I am joined by former Golf Channel & current Milwaukee Brewers Broadcaster Brian Anderson, TaylorMade Golf CEO David Abeles, and legendary Broadcaster Ben Wright.

Brian Anderson - Brian shared how he went from being a Catcher for St. Mary's University to being one of the youngest broadcasters in professional baseball at age 22. He talked about the cramped bus rides going from town to town but how all that experience helped him transition over to The Golf Channel. He also talked about what it was like broadcasting tournaments in the early days of The Golf Channel plus some stories about his off season job broadcasting the NBA on TNT.

David Abeles - David walked us through their catalog of equipment including what makes their TP5, TP5x, and Project (a) golf calls unique in the market. We also talked about the great success that TaylorMade players like Justin Rose, Dustin Johnson and Tiger Woods have had over the last few months. David also gave us a sneak preview into what they will be revealing at the PGA Merchandise show in January. He says it will forever change how metal woods are made.

Ben Wright - Mr. Wright told the story of how he went AWOL from his military unit so he could watch Ben Hogan play in the 1953 Open Championship at Carnoustie. He also talked about why Jack Nicklaus' 1 iron shot on the 17th hole at the 1972 US Open at Pebble Beach is the greatest shot he ever saw. He also shared his affinity for what he's seeing from the young guns out on Tour now.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are: Golf Channel Contributor Ron Sirak and former Nike Marketing Director Kathleen O'Dell join me...

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On this edition of Next on the Tee I'm joined by PGA Tour Pro Bob Estes and Golf Channel Broadcast Analyst Frank Nobilo.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee I'm joined by 4 time winner on the PGA Tour Bob Estes and Golf Channel Broadcast Analyst Frank Nobilo. We talked Masters and US Open History, their college and amateur days and a look ahead to 2018.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are: Ben Hogan Golf Company CEO Scott White and Dr. Bob Jones IV, Grandson of Bobby Jones.

Scott White - Scott took us through how the brand has emerged from bankruptcy and their new factory to the consumer business model which has cut cost out of their business and results in huge savings for consumers. We talked about the construction and technology in their PTx and Fort Worth irons, their TK wedges as well as ther hybrids. He also gave us peak into what they are developing for 2018.

Dr. Bob Jones IV - Doc talked about his recent trip to St. Andrews including a walking tour of the Old Course. He talked about the legend that his Grandfather once tore up his scorecard after visiting the Hill Bunker on the 11th hole. We talked about how incredibly deep the Hell Bunker is on 17, as well as what it feels like as you walk a course that every legend of the has played. Doc is a Sports Psychologist so we discussed tips for dealing with pressure during a tournament and how we can help our junior golfers deal with playing in front of a crowd for the first time.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee I'm joined by 2010 LPGA Teacher of the Year Cindy Miller and Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor Eric Johnson.

Cindy Miller - Cindy and I discussed her program, "Pursuing Your It" which helps develop whatever it is that you're passionate about. We discussed, when looking for an instructor how important is it to match your personality type to the personality of the teacher you're considering. She also shared a great tip on how to practice indoors over the winter using marshmallows instead of golf balls.

Eric Johnson - Eric and I discussed the future of Tiger Woods and how it's not even close that Jack Nicklaus is by far the greatest player of all-time. We also talked about Bernhard Langer's longevity and dominance on the Champions Tour plus how to keep the ball in the fairway and out of the leaves this Fall/Winter.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee I'm joined by renowned Golf Course Architect Bill Bergin and PGA Tour legend Gary Player.

Bill talked about his design philosophy, what sets his bunker style apart from other designers, what he is doing to keep more players engaged in the game, his 6 hole pitch and putt courses that are getting great reviews, why he was named by Golf Inc. Magazine as one of the Top 10 Most Innovative People in Golf and the work he's doing with the Long Leaf Tee Initiative.

I also replayed my conversation with Gary Player from earlier this year, prior to Master's week. We discuss his 60 year love affair with Augusta National, the Masters Tournament and its patrons. We also discussed his longevity in the game, fitness, and a whole lot more.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are Renowned Golf Course Architect Bill Bergin and PGA Tour legend Gary Player. 

I'll talk with Bill Bergin about his time in college playing for Auburn and their 1981 SEC Championship team. We'll also talk about Golf Inc. Magazine naming him one of the Top 10 Most Innovative People in golf this year, his thoughts on the USGA & the R&A needing to dial back the golf ball to save on real estate and maintenance plus an update on the golf course renovations he's currently working on.

I'll also replay my conversation from earlier this year with Gary Player. He joined me during Masters week this year and we talked about his 60 year love affair with Augusta National and The Master Tournament. We also talked about his realtionship with Arnold Palmer and his longevity in the game. We specifically talked about how he won majors over the course of 20 years and that being a testiment for how great his career was. 

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On this episode of Next on the Tee my guests are Actor turned Host of Talking Golf Getaways Mitchell Laurance and Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor Brady Riggs.

Mitch shared his story about why he left acting and Hollywood in favor of braodcasting. We talked about his recent trip over to Tobacco Road Golf Club and staying in the new Stewart Cabin. He talked his interview with Adam Rolston of The Longest Hole and Adam's walk across Mongolia hitting golf shots. Mitch exclusively plays hickory shafted clubs now and he shared his emotional connection when he's playing some of the most historic golf courses around the world.

Top 100 Instructor Brady Riggs shared great tips for how to hit better chips shots from just off the green plus ways to better control the ball from 50 yards in and also how to correct that slice.

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On this episode of Next on the Tee I'm joined by Actor turned Host of Talking Golf Getaways Mitchell Laurance and Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor Brady Riggs.

Mitch shared his story about why he left acting and Hollywood in favor of braodcasting. We talked about his recent trip over to Tobacco Road Golf Club and staying in the new Stewart Cabin. He also talked his interview with Adam Rolston of The Longest Hole and his walk across Mongolia hitting golf shots. Mitch exclusively plays hickory shafted clubs now and he shared his emotional connection when he's playing some of the most historic golf courses around the world. 

Top 100 Instructor Brady Riggs joined me and shared tips for how to hit better chips shots from just off the green plus ways to better controll the ball from 50 yards in and how to correct that slice.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are: 2013 Sr. Open Champion Mark Wiebe and Actor turned ESPN Radio Host Matthew Laurance join me. 

Mark is a wonderful instructor now, and he and I talked about his coaching style, whether he is a Trackman coaching by the number guy or if he is old school looking at a player's swing path and ball flight. I got his thoughts on coaching junior players and how he keeps them engaged in a world of short attention spans and the need for instant gratification. We also talked about his playing days on Tour competing against some of the greatest players of all-time like Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson and guys who were in the primes back in the 80's & 90's plus what his "welcome to the PGA Tour kid" moment was.

Matthew is a fantastic actor who starred in movies like Eddie & The Cruisers and Steets of Fire plus TV shows like Saturday Night Live, Beverly Hills 90210, Duet, and 30 Something. We talked a little bit about some of the roles he played plus if there's a chance that there will be an Eddie & The Cruisers 3. I got Matthew's thoughts about the 2018 Barbasol Championship which is being moved to Lexington, Kentucky where he lives now. We also talked about his home course, Kearney Hill and the Pete Dye course up at the French Lick Resort....plus a whole lot more.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee I'm joined by LPGA Class A Instructor and Author of the book, "A Girl's On Course Survival Guid to Golf", Christina Ricci plus PGA Professional and author of the book: "Golf is My Life, Glorifying God Through the Game", Jon Decker.

Christina Ricci - Christina talked about how she was able to go from just learning the game in 2000 to a 5 handicap in 2005. She also talked about how she put her books together with step by step pictures so you can take it out on the course to the driving range and easily follow the process to hit better shots. We got a couple of tips about how to make sure our takeaways remain on plain plus why picking out a specific target is so important on each shot. You can check Christina's teaching videos out on her YouTube Channel and at www.christinariccigolf.com.

Jon Decker - Jon has a wonderful series of teaching videos available at www.golfswing.com/jondecker. We talked about how to hit better chip and pitch shots, why it's important to fully commit to a shot and the influence that Phil Rodgers and Bill Stines have had on Jon's career.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are LPGA Pro & Legend Gail Graham and Illinois PGA Teacher of the Year Bill Abrams.

Gail Graham - Gail shared her stories about how she learned the game, what got a Western Canadian girl to play her college golf at Lamar University in Texas, playing alongside Dawn Coe-Jones, the pressures of Q-School, winning her first tournament on the LPGA Tour and winning the 1997 Australian Ladies Masters.

Bill Abrams - Bill talked about his days as a Junior golfer and how the prepared him to play at the college level. We also talked about how the teaches Junior golfers today to be patient and have fun on the course. He also shared tips about having a good routine, how to hit better chip shots and have the correct posture.

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On this episode of Next on the Tee my guests are: Teaching Professional Rich O'Brien and Top 100 Club Fitter Scott Felix. 

Rich O'Brien - Rich talked about the golf cart accident from his caddy days that resulted in days in a coma and nearly cost him his life. He shared the story about waking up from his coma and being totally paralyzed but fortunately his spinal cord was only bruised and severed. He also talked about the role acupuncture had in his recovery, the work he's doing now with the PGA Hope Program assisting wounded veterans and the Para Long Drive contest. 

Scott Felix - Scott talked about the clubs causing a lot of buzz around the industry like the Callaway Epic Driver, Titleist new hybrids and some of the new iron sets as well. We talked about understanding your launch angles, the apex of your of the shots you hit and spin rate. He explained what smash factor is and how to know if your swing is off or your equipment isn't fit for your swing.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee my guest are: Teaching Professional Rich O'Briend and Top Club Fitter Scott Felix. I'll talk with Rich about his near fatal accident and how he made his way all the way back to being a scratch golfer. We'll also talk about his adaptive golf training method for helping disabled players learn or re-learnd the game and use golf for therapy. I'll also talk with Top Club Fitter Scott Felix. We'll learn why getting fit for your clubs is even more important if you're a high handicapper than a Tour Pro. Plus Scott helped us understand data categories like smash factor means, spin rates and so much more.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are: former TV Producer for ESPN, ESPN 2, and The Golf Channel and Author of the books "Cover Me Boys Im Going In, Tales of the Tube from a Broadcast Brat" and "Big Flies", Keith Hirshland. I was also joined by Champions Tour Pro and 2011 US Senior Open Champion Olin Browne. 

Keith shared stories from when they first launch ESPN 2 and the young talent he got to work with including Stuart Scott, Suzy Kolber and Kenny Mayne. He also talked about being there when they launched The Golf Channel and what it was like the very first day they went live and the unique things they did broadcasting their first few golf tournaments. We also talked about his book, "Cover Me Boys Im Going In, Tales of the Tube from a Broadcast Brat", which is by far the best book I've read in years.

I talked with Olin about his memories from being an Assistant Captain on the 2008 Ryder Cup team. He said it was the best experience of his career. We talked about what it was like when he received his first inviation to play in The Masters and that drive up Magnolia Lane. We also talked about his 2011 US Senior Open victory at Inverness, the 59 he shot at the qualifying tournament for the 2005 US Open and his thoughts on the camaraderie among the young players on the PGA Tour now.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee I'm joined by BBC and Sirius/XM PGA Tour Channel on Course Broadcaster, Top Instructor and former British Ladies Amateur Champion Maureen Madill. Maureen shared stories from her time at the University of St. Andrews and Lamar University in Texas. She was one of the first 2 women to ever get recruited to come over and play college golf on a scholarship. We talked about the young guns taking over both the PGA and European Tours, her reaction on the Solheim Cup and what happened at the Ladies Evian Masters over in France. Maureen also shared a tip to help us play better shots out of a fairway bunker.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee I'm joined by BBC and Sirius/XM PGA Tour Channel on course broadcaster, top instructor and former British Ladies Amateur Champion Maureen Madill. Maureen shared stories from her time at the University of St. Andrews and Lamar University in Texas. She was one of the first 2 women to ever get recruited to come over and play college golf on a scholarship. We also talked about the young guns taking over both the PGA and European Tours, her reaction on the Solheim Cup and what happened at the Ladies Evian Masters over in France. Maureen also shared a tip help us play better shots out of a fairway bunker.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee I was joined by Top Instructors Chris Czaja and Allen Miller. Chris shared some great tips on how to improve your short game, from club selection to ball position. Allen talked about his time playing for the University of Georgia and out on Tour during the 1970s. We talked in depth about his win at the 1974 Tallahassee Open and his 15th place finish at the 1975 Masters. He shared a chipping lesson he was taught by Lee Trevino and what it was like playing alongside and against Jack Nicklaus, Lee Trevino, Gary Player and the legends from that era. Hear all that and much more...

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On this edition of Next on the Tee I'm joined by former Minnesota Vikings LB turned PGA Tour Rules Official Mark Dusbabek; world renowned Golf Course Architect Rees Jones; and Actor turned host of Talking Golf Getaways, Mitchell Laurance.

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On this episode of Next on the Tee I'm joined by former NHL Star, PGA Tour Caddy and multiple time winner on the Celebrity Tour, Dan Quinn plus the CEO of SmartBallGolf Rick Marcy.

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On this episode of Next on the Tee my guests are: Former NHL Star, PGA Tour Caddy and multiple time winner on the Celebrity Tour Dan Quinn plus former Class A PGA Professional with the PGA of Germany and now the CEO of Smart Ball Golf, Rick Marcy.

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This week on Next on the Tee my guests are: 2003 PGA Champion Shaun Micheel, the Golf Channel's Golf Academy Instructor Rob Strano, and former ESPN and Golf Channel Producer plus Author of the book, "Cover Me Boy I'm Going In", Keith Hirshland.

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This week on Next on the Tee my guests are: 2003 PGA Champion Shaun Micheel, the Golf Channel's Golf Academy Instructor Rob Strano, and Author of the book, "Cover Me Boy I'm Going In", Keith Hirshland.

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Matthew Laurance - Matthew and I talked about his show Back Spin Golf that airs on ESPN Radio WLXG AM 1300 up in Lexington, Kentucky. We also looked back at the PGA Championship, discussed the new golden era on the PGA Tour with all the young guys who have emerged, and who is on his bucket list of guests that he'd like to interview.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are: 1988 US Amateur Champion Eric Meeks and Actor turned ESPN Radio Host Matthew Laurance.

Eric Meeks - Eric shared stories from his time playing college golf at the University of Arizona, the wins he had there plus their rivalry with Oklahoma State. He also took us through the gantlet of competition he went through on his way to winning the 1988 US Amateur Championship. He also talked about playing the 1989 Masters and the school he runs now out in Las Vegas.

Matthew Laurance - Matthew and I talked about his show Back Spin Golf that airs on ESPN Radio WLXG AM 1300 up in Lexington, Kentucky. We also looked back at the PGA Championship, discussed the new golden era on the PGA Tour with all the young guys who have emerged, and who is on his bucket list of guests that he'd like to interview.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are: former PGA Tour Pro Dave Stockton Jr.; the author of "Yoga for Golfers" and one of Golf Magazine's Most Beautiful Women in Golf, Katherine Roberts; and The Golf Channel's, Golf Academy Instructor Brian Jacobs.

Dave Stockton Jr. - Dave and I talked about the great he's doing now designing unique greens for Back 9 Greens; luxury greens for people's back yards. We also his recent visit with Ben Crenshaw, that status of Rory McIlroy's putting, and the mental side of putting.

Katherine Roberts - Katherine took us through how yoga can help us gain flexibility, develop strength, improve our posture and our focus...in 15-20 minutes a day.

Brian Jacobs - Brians shared some tips for how to improve our short game from 50 yards in. He also talked about how to get more spin on the ball, improve our lag putting and consistently make those 3-4 footers.

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On this episode of Next on the Tee my guests are USGTF Teaching Pro Scott Lehaman and Champions Tour Player Donnie Hammond.

Scott Lehman - Scott shared his life changing story about how he went from losing his dream job, racking up a huge amount of debt, going back to school to learn how to be a Teaching Pro and founding "In His Grip Golf". He also shared a swing thought and how to "bag up" and put a poor shot in the rearview mirror and move on.

Donnie Hammond - Donnie shared his insights on what we saw from Jordan Spieth at last year's Open Championship. Was Jordan's use of the driving range for his unplayable lie on the 13th hole genius or would that have occurred to other players? Where does his 5 hole stretch from holes 14-18 fit in the history of golf? Donnie was in the 2nd to last group at the Masters in 1986, a couple of groups behind Jack Nicklaus, so he was right in the middle of hearing that charge. Does Jordan Spieth's finishing stretch compare to Nicklaus'? Hear Donnie's thoughts. We also looked ahead to the PGA Championship and got Donnie's thoughts on Quail Hollow.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are: 2013 Senior Open Champion Mark Wiebe, Golf Course Architect Jay Blasi, and "The Voice of Golf" Peter Kessler. 

Mark Wiebe - Mark took us through his win at the 2013 Senior Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. He also shared his insights of course and what we saw from Jordan Spieth during the final round of his win there at this year's Open Championship. Mark is now helping others with their golf games as an Instructor. He shared his teaching philosphy plus tips on how to improve your mental approach. Check him out online at www.markwiebegolf.com.

Jay Blasi - Jay is an up and coming golf course architect. He spent several years working for Robert Trent Jones, Jr. before starting his own company. Jay was heavily involved in the design of Chambers Bay and he talked at length about that project and the feedback the players gave around the 2015 US Open played there. Jay is currently working to save and then restore Sharp Park Golf Club just outside of San Francisco. It's a public golf course designed by Alister MacKenzie of Augusta National and Cypress Point fame. He shared that story and much more...

Peter Kessler - Peter shared his insights about the Open Championship and Jordan Spieth's win. He talked about why Jordan Spieth should have preferred going head to head against Matt Kuchar versus any other Top 10 player, the genius Jordan displayed following his wayward tee shot on 13 and his place in history now.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are: 2013 Senior Open Champion Mark Wiebe, Golf Course Architect Jay Blasi and the Voice of Golf Peter Kessler.

I'll chat with Mark about his victory in the 2013 Senior Open Championship which took place at Royal Birkdale the site of last week's Open Championship. He beat Bernhard Langer on the 5th playoff hole. We'll talk about that, Bernhard Langer's dominance on the Champions Tour, does he believe Langer should change his putting style to squelch any notion that he's still anchoring, and his thoughts about this year's Open Championship and what we saw from Jordan Spieth and Matt Kuchar at Birkdale.

Jay Blasi - Jay is an up and coming golf course architect. He was a part of the Robert Trent Jones Jr. team that designed Chambers Bay. We'll look back on the 2015 US Open and get this thoughts on what the player's feedback was about that event. We'll also look at his current project, restoring Sharp Park in San Francisco, an Alister MacKenzie design.

Peter Kessler - I'll get Peter's thoughts on the Open Championship and where Jordan Spieth's comeback over the last few holes ranks among turnarounds to win a major. Also, did Spieth seal his place in the World Golf Hall of Fame before he turned 24?

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On this edition of Next on the Tee hear my conversations with Champions Tour Player Bob Friend, Jr., and Dr. Dan Parkinson, the Director of Sales for Tagmarshal, a software company with a program made to improve the pace of play.

Bob Friend, Jr. - Bob and I talked about his experience playing in the Senior Open Championship last year at Carnoustie, which is the site of the 2018 Open Championship. We also talked about the importance of having a plan for your practice sessions, teaching junior golfers to have patience and the right attitude on the course, and who he things will win this year's Open Championship.

Dr. Dan Parkinson - Dr. Parkinson talked about his college playing days at BYU, the success his son Joe had at BYU and now out on the Web.com Tour plus his daughter Stacey had captaiing the boys golf team in high school. We also talked about his role as the Director of Sales for Tagmarshal which offers a software package that helps courses manage pace of play and player efficiency.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are: Top 100 Instructor Eric Johnson; former PGA Tour Pro and now Founder & CEO of Golf Value Commerce the world's largest pre-owned golf equipment dealer, Ed Byman; Bob Jones IV, grandson of Bobby Jones; plus Actor and Host of Talking Golf Getaways, Mitchell Laurance.

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Hear my conversation with Top Instructor Tom Patri. Tom shares his insights on the US Open and Erin Hills. We looked ahead to the Open Championship and Royal Birkdale. He also shared his thoughts on Jordan Spieth, Tiger Woods, why Asian players are dominatin the LPGA, how he helps junior golfers prepare for tournaments, plus a few playing lessons to help us shave some strokes off our scores.

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On this episode of Next on the Tee my guests are: Top 40 Under 40 Instructor and frequent co-host of The Morning Drive show on the Golf Channel, Travis Fulton; 8 time winner on Tour including the 2013 Senior Open Championship, Mark Wiebe; The Wedge Guy, Terry Koehler; and the Founder of Golf Positive and the author of the new book, "Golf Positive, Live Positive", Debbie O'Connell.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are: Champion Tour Player Guy Boros; legendary broadcaster Ben Wright; Director of Marketing for Bionic Golf, Cheryl Fink; and the Voice of Golf, Peter Kessler.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are: the author of Zen Golf, Zen Putting, How to Make Every Putt, and the Best Diet Book Ever, Dr. Joe Parent; Drew Dunn, Head Golf Pro at East Lake Golf Club, the home of Bobby Jones and the Tour Championship; the Founder and Inventor of Pine Valley Orthotics, Stuart Sackowitz.

Dr. Joe Parent - Doc started out talking about diets and what causes us to gain weight. He calls them the 3 Too's: we eat too much, too fast for too long. To remedy that we need the 3 S's: east smaller portions, more slowly, and stopping earlier. We transitioned over to talking about how to make more putts and the difference between making a putt and holing a putt. We talked about the mental side of the game and all the negative talk we do to ourselves. He said we could play better if we'd just get out of our own way. "You can't hit it straight if you're bent out of shape."

Drew Dunn - Drew took us through the rich history of the land that East Lake is built on. Even though it's 5 miles outside of Atlanta, back in the early 1900s it was considered to be a vacation getaway spot for Atlantans. He talked about feeling the history of the people who once walked their fairways and what it's like hosting the Tour Championship there every year.

Stuart Sackowitz - Stuart talked about what make his new orthotics so much better than any others on the market. They are designed to help golfers get a more full turn and weight transfer because of a 2 degree pitch he built into them. Their energy return system in the heels push back as you step to help you walk and feel less fatigued. They are perfect for not only golfers but anyone on their feet all day. They can also help if you're dealing with specific things like: heel spurs, plantar fasciitis, archilles issues, flat feet and pronation. Check them out at www.pinevalleyorthotics.com

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On this edition of Next on the Tee hear my conversations with: Golf Course Architect & former PGA Tour Pro Bill Bergin; the Founder and CEO of Caddy for a Cure Russ Holden and the recipient of the mortgage free house former Marine Lyndon Ortiz; and Golf Club Designer and former CEO of the Ben Hogan Golf Company, Terry Koehler.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are: 7 time Canadian Long Drive Champion, Lisa "Longball" Vlooswyk; Actor (Eddie & the Cruisers, Streets of Fire, St. Elmo's Fire, SNL, Beverly Hills 90210), ESPN Radio Host and Color Analyst for Kentucky Basketball, Matthew Laurance; and the Founder and Creator of Par Bar energy bars, Gerry Mullally.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee our guests are: 7 time ladies Long Driving Champion Lisa "Longball" Vlooswyk; Actor, Color Commentator for Kentucky Basketball, and the Host of the Back Spin Golf show on ESPN Radio in Lexington, Kentucky.

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On this episode of Next on the Tee my guests are: PGA Master Professional Paul Rudeen, Golf Digest Top 100 Instructor Tom Stickney, and TaylorMade Golf CEO David Abeles.

Paul Rudeen - Paul shard his tips for how to warm up before your round of golf, tips for how to pitch and chip the ball closer to the hole, how to read the grain on the green and one swing tip to keep in mind as you play.

Tom Stickney - Tom shared stories about some of the players he got to be around when he was a Golf Instructor at Big Horn Golf Club in Palm Desert, California. He also shared tips for how to hit better shots from uphill lies, how to use the slope of the green to our advantage plus hitting a safety flop shot to help you not walk away with making a double or triple bogey when we miss the green with our second shots.

David Abeles - David shared his story from graduating with a finance degree from the University of Connecticut to catching on at TaylorMade. He also talked about having two TaylorMade guys battle it out at the Masters, the disappointment of Dustin Johnson's injury, the science and technology behind their M1 & M2 golf clubs and TP5 golf balls plus Tiger's future with the brand.

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On this editon of Next on the Tee my guests are: world renowned golf course designer Rees Jones; Founder of the Ben Hogan Golf Company and master club designer, Terry Koehler; and Allen Edmonds CEO Paul Grangaard.

Rees Jones - Rees talked about the relationship between his father Robert Trent Jones and Bobby Jones. Though they aren't related they did work together on Augusta National and other courses around Atlanta. Rees also shared stories about some of the over 225 courses he's either designed or reconstructed including a couple of new ones getting lots of attention and praise. We also talked about how advances in equipment technology has impacted how he lays out and designs courses, how he goes about trying to keep maintenance costs low and a new computer device that tracks where players hit the ball on the course that could revolutionize the game.

Terry Koehler - Terry talked about how he broke into the golf club design business back on the '80s with his Destiny putter that quickly started being was used by 30 Tour players. He also talked about his fantastic (my word for it) V sole wedge design that can help golfers hit better, more consistent shots from any lie. He told the story about the time he met Ben Hogan, why the Ben Hogan company and any small golf equipment company struggles to compete with the big boys, and much more...

Paul Grangaard - Paul talked about their wonderful line of golf shoes, some created in collaboration with Jack Nicklaus. He also walked us through some of the dress and casual shoes which are designed to last 20-30 years vs. shoes you buy everywhere else that last 1-2 years. We also talked about their wonderful discount program for military members, first responders and students, so they can have great shoes as they transition back to civilian life or go for interviews after graduation.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are: Andy Fortner, Head PGA Professional at the French Lick Resort; Kyle Roggenburk, Founder of EKR Brands; Stone Mona, CEO of the World Golf Foundation which operates The First Tee, We Are Golf and the World Golf Hall of Fame.

Andy Fortner - Andy talked about establishing The First Tee chapter at Shawnee Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky. He also talke about the Pete Dye and Donald Ross courses at the French Lick Resort, being a part of the team that put on the 2015 Sr. PGA Championship, the inaugural Sr. LPGA Championship which will be held later this year, and the rich history of the resort that dates back to the early 1900s.

Kyle Roggenburk - Kyle talked about how he and his wife established EKR brands and the services they offer to help brands grow their presence online and over social media. He also talked about their Sink It brand and their tagline "Play with Confidence". They've also added another apparel line called Slang Apparel. We also talked about Cleveland sports and what may be next for them.

Steve Mona - Steve and I talked about the incredible amount of money that the PGA Tour raises for charity every year; more than every other major sport combined. We also talked about the amount of jobs and impact that golf has on our economy, whether or not the golf ball needs to be dialed back, the new rules changes and how to better deal with the cost of playing the game.

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On this Edition of Next on the Tee my guests are Top 100 Instructor Tom Patri and the Voice of Golf Peter Kessler.

Tom Patri - Tom shared his experience being at Augusta National for this year's Masters and stories from his 30 year friendship with Fred Couples. He also shared his thoughts on the importance of spending time practicing from 30 yards in and tips for how to relax your mind on the golf course.

Peter Kessler - Peter talked about his new podcast titled "Reading the Break" which can found on iTunes and Soundcloud. It's a Paul Harvey style podcast where Peter shares stories about the history of the game, plus some of the game's legends and his insights into topics taking place right now. On this episode Peter shared his thoughts on this year's Masters, if there is another greatest player to not have won a major, and who should be in and who should be out of the World Golf Hall of Fame.

Here all that and much more on this episode of Next on the Tee.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are: Top 100 Instructor Tom Patri and the Voice of Golf Peter Kessler.

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On this episode of Next on the Tee hear my conversations with: 18 year industry veteran of club research, design and development Michael Vrska, former PGA Tour Pro Kenny Knox and Lead Instructor on the Golf Channel Golf Academy Brian Jacobs.

Michael Vrska - Michael shared his expertise on golf club and golf ball design and history. He talked about whether golf manufacturers are willing to dial the ball down, how to decide which golf ball is right for your game and what room is left for manufacturers to improve golf equipment since they are maxing out against the USGA limits.

Kenny Knox - Kenny shared his memories of playing in 5 Masters including his rookie debut in 1986. Hear what it was like driving up Magnolia Lane for the first time, seeing the extreme elevation changes throughout the course and what it was like putting those greens. He also talked about his great line of putters and wedges that he has available on www.kennyknoxgolf.com.

Brian Jacaobs - Brian talked about the wonderful caddy program he got started up in Rochester, New York, plus tips on how to read the grain on the greens, how to know if you need to chip or pitch the ball for greater success around the greens and the importance of writing down your goals for your practice sessions.

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Check out a special Masters Review and Preview edition of Next on the Tee with my guest Mr. Gary Player. My. Player and I talked about his now 60 year love affair with Augusta National,  victory in 1961, the longevity that he and Jack Nicklaus had winning major tournaments, the needling he and Mr. Nicklaus do over who hits the longest ceremonial tee shot, what he likes to show people who go to Augusta National for the first time, how Jordan Spieth can overcome his meltdown last year and who he thinks is going to win the tournament this year.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are: Hall of Fame Caddy Dennis Cone and 10 year old phenom Avery Zweig.

Dennis Cone - Dennis talked about the work he's doing to help bring back caddy programs at courses across the country. He also talked about the caddy's role in keep his/her player in a positive frame of mind, his memories of playing Augusta National and his memories of fellow Hall of Fame Caddy Tom Dreesen.

Avery & Ivan Zweig - Avery is a 10 year old golfing phenom. She talked about the work she's doing to help raise money to fight pediatric cancer through her Win Green Campaign (www.wingreencampaign.com). She also talked about her goal of trying to qualify for the US Open this year, what it's like moving up to play in the 11-12 age bracket and as high as the 18 and under bracket. She shared what she does in order to not get intimidated playing against girls who are much older and bigger than she is. We also talked a bit about her equipment, her upcoming schedule and who her players are.

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On this episode of Next on the Tee my guests are: Champions Tour Pro Donnie Hammond and Comedian/Actor Tom Dreesen.

Donnie Hammond - Donnie talked about this year's Arnold Palmer Invitational, what the mood of the event is with this being the first year since we lost Mr. Palmer. He also talked about the condition of the course and why it is that some of the big named players skip this event every year. He also shared stories from his first time playing in the Masters in 1986, the practice 9 holes he player with Arnold that year and the deceiving topography of Augusta National.

Tom Dreesen - Tom shared what it was like going out on stage the first time he as on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. He also talked about the celebrities and athletes he's gotten to play golf with over the years at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-AM, at the Bob Hope Desert Classic. He shared with players surprised him with how good they are and which ones were a danger to the fans. He talked about being a caddie at age 10 and recently being inducted into the Caddie Hall of Fame. You'll hear those stories and so many more...

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On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are: former NHL star, mutiple time winner on the Celebrity Tour and PGA Tour Caddie, Dan Quinn plus LPGA Top 50 Instructor and founder of Golf Positive, Debbie O'Connell.

Dan - Dan and I talked at length about his experience caddying for Ernie Els at the 2010 Masters. Dan shared stories about how caddies are treated at Augusta National, what it's like wearing all the white caddy jump suit, what it's like carrying a 40 pound golf bag up and down the different elevation changes of the course plus his conversation with Ernie Els last year following Ernie's 6 putt on the first hole of the tournament. Dan also talked about his love for Shinnecock Hills and his thoughts whether the Pittsburgh Penguins can repeat as Stanley Cup Champions.

Debbie O'Connell - Dabbie shared her tips for helping to improve our mental approach. She gave tips for how to flip our negative self-talk into empowering words, how we need to strive for progress not perfection, how to deal with pressure situations like when we face a long shot over water, and how to hit more consistently good shots by creating a one piece take away and backswing. Debbie is so uplifting and positive that you can't help but smile through the whole conversation. Check out her Web site at www.golfpositive.com.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro my guests are: PGA Pro and Golf Course Designer Bill Bergin and 2003 PGA Champion Shaun Micheel.

Bill Bergin - Bill played his college golf at Auburn and led them to the 1981 SEC Championship. He shared stories of playing against some of the game's best when they were in college, his experience playing in the 1980 US Open and 1984 Open Championship. He also talked about some of the great courses he's designed around the country plus some historic course renovations he's currently working on.

Shaun Micheel - Shaun is going to be the Lead Analyst for the BBC at this year's Masters Tournament. He talked about that role and how he's preparing for his first broadcasting role. We also talked about golf equipment technology advances and his thoughts around it in general and how he's dealing with it with his own game. 

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On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are: Top Instructor and Trackman Master Porofessional Andy Traynor and Top Golf Instructor and author of the book, "Golf, The Last Six Inches...Change Your Brain, Change Your Game" Sue Wieger.

Andy Traynor - Andy and I talked about the data we get from Trackman about our swings including what launch angle and spin we should be looking for. We also talked ways we can more accurately read putts.

Sue Wieger - Sue and I talked in depth about the mental side of the game and gave us many tips for how to get so much more out of the game by improving our thought process. She talked about getting away from the negative we talk we do to ourselves after we need a not so good shot. She shared ways to stop negative thoughts from creeping into our minds when we face shot surrounded by hazards. She also talked about how important it is to understand WHY you play golf and being true to your WHY. 

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On this episode of Next on the Tee my guests are: Legendary Broadcaster Ben Wright and the owner of the Bradley Putter company Bradley Converse. 

Ben Wright - Mr. Wright shared his thoughts on who he thinks is the greatest golfer of all-time, plus stories about his turbulent relationship with Jack Nicklaus, his concern over Tiger's health, his relationship with Ben Hogan and insights on Jordan Spieth as we look ahead to the Masters.

Bradley Converse - Bradley shared the story of how he went from the concept for putters made from burl wood on Black Friday to being one of the sensations at the PGA Merchandise show in January. He talked in great detail about the process he goes through to design, carve and assemble his putters as well as the plan for an experiencial tour of their new facility in Grants Pass, Oregon. It really is an amazing product. Check them out online at www.bradleyputters.com

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ON this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are Kathleen O'Dell, 3 time National Champion Soccer player at the University of North Carolina and current Territory Director of Sporting Goods at Nike and Top 50 Women's Instructor Cindy Miller.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are: The Manager of Retail Operations for Golfballs.com, Andy Melancon and the the Global Director of Golf R&D for Wilson Sporting Good,s Michael Vrska.

Andy Melancon - Andy sharing his experience from the PGA Merchandise Show and which products stood out to him. He talked about the extensive list of iteams that Golfballs.com can personalize for you plus the hometown feel and support his stores gets from the local Lafayette, Louisiana community.

Michael Vrska - Michael and I started out talking about his excitement over his hometown Cubs winning the World Series. He talked about the Wilson Golf's team time down at the PGA Merchandise Show and waht they saw there. We also talking their Driver vs. Driver video series featuring Red Sox legends Kevin Millar, Josh Beckett and former NFL Head Coach Herm Edwards. Michael walked us through their new Triton, Magnus and Pivot drivers, their D300 and V6 irons and Duo golf balls. We closed by talking about how digitial data will likely be the next big thing in the golf industry.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are: Golfballs.com Retail Manager Andy Melancon and Wilson Golf Global Director of Golf R&D, Michael Vrska.

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On this episode of Next on the Tee my guests are: Head PGA Professional at Lebanon Country Club, Chris Sheehan and the Director of Golf at the Hammock Beach Resort, Brad Hauer.

Chris Sheehan - Chris recently became the Head PGA Professional at Lebanon Country Club up in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Lebanon is a private club established back in 1920. Chris gave us an overview of the course and the club, plus he shared stories from his time at Oak Hill, how we can aid our golf swings over the winter, and he weighed in on whether technology has gone too far now that we're seeing 59 shot more frequently.

Brad Hauer - Brad is the Dirctor of Golf at the Hammock Beach Resort which is a spectacular place set alongside the Atlantic Ocean in Daytona Beach, Florida. We talked about their 2 golf courses designed by Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson. He walked us around the courses plus shared stories from his journey in the game of golf starting with his father putting the first golf club in his hands, to caddying for Jack Nicklaus in a practice round at the Greater Milwaukee Open to playing his college golf at Edison Junior College and Southeastern Louisiana and finally to teaching at Hammock Beach.

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On this episode of Next on the Tee my guests are: PGA Tour Legend and the winner of the 1964 PGA Championship, Bobby Nichols and Top 100 Instructor Eric Johnson.

Bobby Nichols - Bobby shared stories about starting out as a caddie at age 9 and caddying for baseball Hall of Famer Pee Wee Reece. He also shared stories about playing with legends like Ben Hogan and the betting games they played. He also talked about winning the 1964 PGA Championship over Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer, how his winner's share at the '64 PGA Championship is 1% of what the winner gets today his second life in golf on the Senior Tour and what it was like to be recognized as a hometown hero in Louisville during the 2014 PGA Championship.

Eric Johnson - Eric and I talked his time playing college golf at Mississippi State, the increased frequency with which players are threatening 59, and the incredible resort he teaches at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort. We also discussed whether Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Jason Day are too fit, and swinging too fast causing their back, knee and rib injuries and how get in the right frame of mind when we're dealing with adversity out on the golf course.

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On this episode of Next on the Tee my guests are: World Golf Hall of Famer David Graham and PGA Tour Pro and Sirius/XM PGA Channel Broadcaster Paul Stankowski.

David Graham - I talked with David about his induction in the World Golf Hall of Fame, the Australian Sports Hall of Fame and his major victories at the 1979 PGA Championship and the 1981 US Open. We also discussed the swing change he made in order to be successful playing in the US, how he was able to be mentally tough in the '79 PGA Championship after double bogeying the last hole to fall back into a playoff against Ben Crenshaw and ultimately comebacking to win. He also talked about battling back from congestive heart failure in 2004.

Paul Stankowski - Paul talked about his win at the 1997 Hawaiian Open in a playoff over Jim Furyk and now broadcasting from that event. He also shared his thoughts on Justin Thomas' success, young players like Rory McIlroy and Jason Day dealing with back injuries plus we talked a little football too...

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On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are Golf Instructor and Author of the book, "Golf Is My Life" Jon Decker and the Voice of Golf, Peter Kessler. 

Jon Decker - Jon was a Golf Instructor at New Albany Country Club in New Albany, Ohio and at the Grand Cypress Academy of Golf for a combined 30 years. He's written a new book titled, "Golf Is My Life, Glorifying Gold Through the Game." Jon walked us through his life experiences starting with is birth in Augusta, Georgia and coming from a military family. His father, Sammy Decker, played college football at Wake Forest, in the same backfield with Brian Piccolo, and later volunteered for the Army. Jon talked his first visit to Augusta National, working with Scioto Director of Golf Bill Stines, and all of the golf legends, like Seve Ballersteros, he got to be around while he was at the Grand Cypress.

Peter Kessler - Peter shared his thoughts on the PGA Tour's wrap around season, his conversations with Gene Sarazen and Gary Player, his expectations for Tiger Woods this year and Jordan Spieth when he returns to the Masters.

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Hear my conversations with Golf Instructor and Author of the book "Golf Is My Life, Glorifying God Through the Game" and the Voice of Golf, Peter Kessler.

Jon Decker - Jon was a Golf Instructor at New Albany Country Club in New Albany, Ohio and at the Grand Cypress Academy of Golf for a combined 30 years. He's written a new book titled, "Golf Is My Life, Glorifying Gold Through the Game." Jon shared stories about his father, Sammy Decker, who played college football at Wake Forest, in the same backfield with Brian Piccolo. He also talked his first visit to Augusta National, working with Scioto Director of Golf Bill Stines, and all of the golf legends, like Seve Ballersteros, he got to be around while he was at the Grand Cypress.

Peter Kessler - Peter shared his thoughts on the PGA Tour's wrap around season, his conversations with Gene Sarazen and Gary Player, his expectations for Tiger Woods this year and Jordan Spieth when he returns to the Masters.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro my guests are Kathleen O'Dell and Cindy Miller.

Kathleen O'Dell - Kathleen is a 3 time National Champion Goal Keeper for the University of North Carolina Women's Soccer team. She's also an avid golfer and currently Territory Director of Sporting Goods on the East Coast for Nike. I talked with Kathleen about her experiences winning National Championships in the mid 1980's at North Carolina. She shared stories from her time on campus including winning national championships at a time when the North Carolina men's basketball team was winning championships with guys like Michael Jordan, Sam Perkins, Brad Daugherty and Kenny Smith. We also talked about what's going on with Nike golf, some of the people she's had a chance to play golf with and her favorite golf courses.

Cindy Miller - Cindy talked about playing on the LPGA Legends Tour, competing in the LPGA Legends Championship at the French Lick Resort, her new non-profit organization called "Pursue Your It", how to improve your mental approach in life and on the course and what it was like being inducted into the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame.

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On this episode of Next on the Tee my guests are: 7 time Ladies Long Drive Champion Lisa "Longball" Vlooswyk, 9 time winner on Tour including the 2011 US Senior Open Olin Browne and Allen Edmonds CEO Paul Grangaard.

Lisa Longball - Lisa shared her great stories including her experience playing St. Andrews with her father and the emotions involved with that being able to play there and cross the Swilken Bridge with her father. She also talked about being self taught, competing in the Long Drive Tournaments, what helps her generate power and beating Steve Elkington in a 3 hole match.

Olin Browne - Olin shared that he never played golf until his freshman year in college and then became a 2 time All-Confernce player his Sophomore year. He also shared stories from winning the 1991 Bakersfield Open with his father caddying for him, winning the 1998 Hartford Open by chipping in from 40 feet to win in a playoff, what it was like playing at August National and much more.

Paul Grangaard - Paul walked us through some very unique sports gifts like cuff links and pens made out of the wood from historic stadiums like Fenway Park, Wrigley Field, Three Rivers Stadium and old Yankee Stadium. He also talked about their great golf shoes and boots that honor some great military history. If you're ever looking for great shoes, boots or unique sports gifts check out www.allenedmonds.com

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On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are: Actor turned ESPN Radio, Host Matthew Laurance and PGA Teacher of the Year for the South Region Chapter of the PGA, Chris Czaja.

Matthew Laurance - You know Matthew from great 80's movies like Eddie and the Cruisers, Streets of Fire, and St. Elmo's Fire. Matthew was also a part of the cast for the 6th season of Saturday Night Live and TV series like Duet, Beverly Hills 90210 and Thirty Something. Afer leaving Hollywood Matthew became a broadcaster doing Duke basketball games for 10 years before moving to Lexington and joining ESPN Radio. You can hear him now doing the Pre and Post game shows for Kentucky Basketball, hosting an evening drive time show on WLXG ESPN Radio AM 1300 as well as hosting his own golf show on Sunday mornings called Back Spin Golf. Today Matthew shared stories from the celebrity golf events he played in like Peter Jacobsen's Tournament the Fred Meyer Challenge, he let us know which celebrities were great players and which ones were hackers, plus he shared his memories of Arnold Palmer and so much more...

Chris Czaja - Chris was named PGA Teacher of the Year for the South Florida section of the PGA of America. Chris shared drills we can do this winter to keep the rust off of our golf swings plus improve our putting strokes. He also talked playing in the Tico Torres (Drummer for Bon Jovi) Classic to benefit Connect Warriors, an organization dedicated to improving the well-being of our Veterans.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are Actor turned ESPN Radio Host Matthew Laurance and PGA Teacher of the Year in South Florida, Chris Czaja.

Matthew Laurance - You've probably seen Matthew in movies from the 80's like Eddie and the Cruisers and Streets of Fire. He also starred in the sitcom Duet and was a member of the cast of Beverly Hills 90210, Saturday Night Live, and St. Elmo's Fire. He now has his own golf show on ESPN radio in Lexington, Kentucky called Back Spin Golf. I'll get his memories of Arnold Palmer, thoughts on the Ryder Cup, the Father/Son Challenge and more stories from the Celebrity golf tournaments he's played in.

Chris Czaja - We'll get some winter tips for keeping the rust of your golf swing, plus drills we can do in the house to stay limber and improve our putting strokes. We'll also hear what it takes to become a regional PGA Teacher of the Year.

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On this episode of Next on the Tee, my guest is SuperStroke VP of Marketing, Chris Koske. Hear Chris talking about how SuperStroke Golf got started plus their slim, flatso, fatso, pistol and squared grips. We also talked about their players out on Tour including Jordan Spieth, Sergio Garcia and Jason Dufner. We talked about Jordan's big win at the Australian Open and Ryder Cup match between Sergio Garcia and Phil Mickelson; who both us SuperStroke putting grips. We also touched on their new grips for the rest of the clubs in your golf bag and the partnership with Dave Stockton and Stockton Golf.

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On this episode of Next on the Tee my guests are: Paul Grangaard, the CEO of the Allen Edmonds company and PGA Tour Pro and Top Instructor Dave Stockton Jr.

Paul Grangaard - I talked with Paul about their outstanding line of dress, casual and golf shoes. We also talked about the very rare gift items they have available on www.allenedmonds.com, like cuff links made from the old seats from Wrigley Field, Fenway Park and Three Rivers Stadium. We also talk about the clothes and hats they have available to keep you warm this winter when you're out and about or on the golf course.

Dave Stockton Jr. - I talked with Dave about the miniature replica of Augusta National that he and his father are working on with Back 9 Greens. We also talked about his memories of Arnold Palmer, his thoughts on the Ryder Cup and their client Patrick Reed and a putting tip that can help us make more putts.

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On this episode of Next on the Tee my guests are: the Founder of Caddy for a Cure and PGA Tour Caddie Russ Holden and 2003 PGA Champion Shaun Micheel.

Russ Holden - I talked with Russ about the great work they are doing for our military personnel, veterans and children suffering with cancer through his organization Caddy for a Cure. Russ talked about their programs Operation Warrior Golf and the Wounded Hero Challenge. He discussed the details of their 10th Annual Caddy for a Cure Liberty Mutual Invitational Tournament coming up in December down in South Florida. We also talked about the relationship he has with singer Dave Bray and as a veteran of the Navy what Dave does for our veterans, active military personnel and first responders.

Shaun Micheel - We heard Shaun's stories from inside the ropes at the Ryder Cup. He talked about what it was like being around the players, the reactions he heard from the crowds, and his perspective of the Patrick Reed/Rory McIlroy and Phil Mickelson/Sergio Garcia matches.

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On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are: the Founder of the Professional Caddies Association and PGA Tour Caddie Hall of Famer Dennis Cone and Top 100 Instructor and the Director of Golf at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, Eric Johnson.

Dennis Cone - We continued our month long celebration of the life of Arnold Palmer by hearing stories about Mr. Palmer from both Dennis and Eric. Dennis shared his memories of meeting Mr. Palmer. He also talked about Bill Marray and his brothers being inducted into the Caddie Hall of Fame, the ongoing work to bring caddies back into game of golf at the local level and their Caddie for Kids program.

Eric Johnson - Eric shared several great stories about his interactions with Mr. Palmer from his time as the Director of Golf at Oakmont Country Club including Mr. Palmer's final U.S.Open appearance on June 17th 1994, which also happened to be the day of the infamous police chase with O.J. Simpson in the white bronco. Eric also shared his thoughts on the Ryder Cup particularly the matches between Phil Mickelson and Sergio Garcia as well as the duel between Patrick Reed and Rory McIlroy.

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On this episode of Next on the Tee my guests are former NHL All-Star Bernie Nicholls and legendary broadcaster Mr. Ben Wright.

Bernie Nicholls - Hear former L.A. Kings All-Star Bernie Nicholls telling stories about Craig Stadler, Fred Couples, Tiger Woods, Mike Eruzione, Michael Jordan, Dave Stockton, Dave Stockton Jr., John Daly, Johnny Bench and whole lot more.  

Ben Wright - Mr. Wright shared his memories of Arnold Palmer including the 1960 Open Championship, how he brought the Open Championship back to prominence, and the happiest he ever saw him after winning the 1973 Spanish Open. We also talked about this year's Ryder Cup and the Concession between Jack Nicklaus and Tony Jacklin at the 1969 Ryder Cup.

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On this episode of Next on the Tee I was joined by PGA Tour Rules Official Stephen Cox and PGA Tour Champions Pro Donnie Hammond.

I met Stephenat the Tour Championship this year. When I asked him what the toughest rulinghe ever had to hand out was, he said anything involving Seve Ballesteros. Wetalked about what it was like dealing with Seve who was also his childhoodidol. We also talked about what the life of a PGA Tour Rules Official is like;there's a whole lot more to it than just riding around in a golf cart handingout rulings. He also talked about design changes being made at his home courseat TPC Sawgrass in time for next year's Players Championship and a whole lotmore.

Donnie Hammond and I talked at length about his memories of Arnold Palmer. Donnie lives inOrlando not far from Bay Hill. He told the story of getting his firsttournament exemption at Bay Hill in 1983 and being paired with Jack Nicklaus inthe 3rd round. In that round he was assessed a 2 stroke penalty for teeing offout of order...hear why. He also talked about the practice round he played withMr. Palmer at the 1986 Masters and his thoughts on this year's Ryder Cup.

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We remembered Arnold Palmer this week on Next on the Tee. My guests on this episode are: the voice of golf, Peter Kessler and Champions Tour Pro and Pittsburgh native Bob Friend Jr.

Peter Kessler - Peter was there when they launched The Golf Channel back in 1995, a venture that Arnold Palmer was the driving force behind. Peter interviewed Mr. Palmer several times and they became very good friends. He shared some of his favorite stories about Mr. Palmer including when he played with Mr. Palmer in the Bay Hill Shootout and disregarding Mr. Palmer's advice on how the play the 18th and costing them a bet with the other twosome they were playing against. Peter also shared details of the interview he did with Mr. Palmer following the death of his first wife Winnie. We also talked about the Masters, and the Ryder Cup.

Bob Friend Jr. - Bob has played on the Web.com, PGA and Champions Tours since 1990. He has 2 professional wins and 26 Top 10 finishes. He is also a member at Oakmont Country Club and played with Mr. Palmer several times after originally meeting him at age 8. Bob's father, Bob Friend Sr., was a Pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 50's and early 60's, and they are member of Oakmont Country Club, which is just down the street a bit from Mr. Palmer's club at LaTrobe. We'll hear some his favorite stories about Mr. Palmer including when he played with he and Seve Ballesteros in the 1999 Bay Hill Invitational, and a practice round at the 1994 U.S. Open at Oakmont, Mr. Palmer's final U.S. Open appearance.

Join me every Saturday at 10:00 AM as I talk with PGA & LPGA Tour pros, legends, and top instructors.

"You were the most informed interviewer I've ever encountered, not the easy things but the obscure. Good work." Paul Stankowski, PGA Tour Pro

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This week on Next on the Tee with ChrisMascaro my guests are: Top 100 Instructor Tom Patri and Deanna Alfredo, food andlifestyle editor at The 19th Hole Magazine.

Tom Patri - Tom sharedhis memories of Arnold Palmer, his thoughts on the Ryder Cup, Phil Mickelson'scriticism of recent Ryder Cup captains, and tips for how to chip and puttbetter.

Deanna Alfredo -Hear Deanna talk about some of her favorite places to play golf, her outingwith Greg Norman, her experience driving up Magnolia Lane and at BerckmansPlace, plus bacon, beer and so much more.

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday at 10:00 AM as hetalks with PGA & LPGA Tour legends, today's players, equipmentmanufacturers, media members and all those impacting the great game ofgolf on Next on the Tee. Check us out onlineat www.nextonthetee.net

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On this episode of Next on the Tee Chris' guests are former Minnesota Vikings DE turned PGA Tour Rules Official Mark Dusbabek and PGA Professional Chris Czaja.

Mark Dusbabek - I talked with Mark about his college football playing days at the University of Minnesota, what it was like being drafted in the 4th round by the Houston Oilers and ultimately going back home to Minnesota to play for the Vikings. We also talked about what led him to become a PGA Rules Official and the toughest call he's had to make regarding a turtle picking up a ball and dragging it into the water.

Chris Czaja - Chris is Golf Channel Instructor and PGA of American Teacher of the Year for South Florida, South East Chapter of the PGA of America. I talked with Chris about what it's like going from teacher on the driving range to teaching in front of TV cameras. We also talked about his experience dealing with TV production, some of his favorite instructional tips and if he could give Tiger Woods advice during his comeback, what would it be?

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On this episode of Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro my guests are: PGA Professional and the Founder of the Salute Military Golf Association, Jim Estes and LPGA Pro and Sirius/XM PGA Channel Broadcaster Maureen Madill.

Jim Estes - I'll get an update from Jim on all the great things the Salute Military Golf Association is doing to help our wounded veterans learn or re-learn how to play golf. We'll also talk about his experience playing in the SR. PGA Championship at the French Lick Resort and the upcoming Ryder Cup.

Maureen Madill - Hear Maureen sharing stories from her playing day, in particular winning the 1979 British Ladies Amateur Championship and the British Ladies Amateur Stroke Play Championship. She also shared her experience playing on and coaching the Curtis Cup team, plus what it's like broadcasting from inside the ropes on the PGA Tour and how the American team and the PGA are over thinking the Ryder Cup.

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On this episode of Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro my guests are: Scott White, CEO of Ben Hogan Golf and LPGA Professional Cindy Miller.

Scott White - I talked with Scott about his tme with Callaway Golf, TaylorMade Adidas and how throughout his career the Ben Hogan Golf brand has kept resurfacing. He's now the President and CEO of the company and talked about their new iron sets and their online fitting process, and what's on the horizon as they revitalize the brand.

Cindy Miller - I talked with Cindy about being a part of a very successful golf family. Her husband Allen was one of the top players in the 1970s, having had 18 Top 10 finishes. He finished tied for 15th in the 1975 Masters and his opening round 68 had him in 2nd place after the 1st round. I talked with her about her 2 appearances on the Golf Channel's 'The Big Break", her experiences playing out on the LPGA Legends Tour and some tips she has to help improve our scores.

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On this episode of Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro my guest is Jason Finley, Global Director of Product Strategy for Wood & Golf Balls for Callaway Golf. I talked with Jason about the success of the Chrome Soft golf balls, their XR irons and woods, the rebirth of the Steelhead irons plus what new technologies are on the horizon.

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday starting at 10:00 AM Eastern Time as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour legends, pros and, top instructors. We believe they have great stories, insights and tips to share that you'll enjoy hearing. We hope you'll join us every week and interact with us online at www.nextonthetee.net 

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This week Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro are: PGA Professional Christian Sheehan and Trackman Master Professional Andy Traynor.

Chris Sheehan:. I talked with Chris about his thoughts on Olympic golf, having more fun by playing the right tees, the Tee If Forward programs plus we get his review of PXG golf clubs.

Andy Traynor: Andy talked about the information and data that Trackman can provide and how it can help improve our games. We also talked about some of the mistakes he consistently see we amateurs make, how to hit better fairway bunker shots, and reading greens better.

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This week on Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro my guests are: Top 100 Instructor Tom Patri and Deanna Alfredo, food and lifestyle editor at The 19th Hole Magazine.

Tom Patri - Tom shared his memories of Arnold Palmer, his thoughts on the Ryder Cup, Phil Mickelson's criticism of recent Ryder Cup captains, and tips for how to chip and putt better.

Deanna Alfredo - Hear Deanna talk about some of her favorite places to play golf, her outing with Greg Norman, her experience driving up Magnolia Lane and at Berckmans Place, plus bacon, beer and so much more.

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday at 10:00 AM as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour legends, today's players, equipment manufacturers, media members and all those impacting the great game of golf on Next on the Tee. Check us out online at www.nextonthetee.net

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On this episode of Next on the Tee Chris' guests are former Minnesota Vikings DE turned PGA Tour Rules Official Mark Dusbabek and PGA Professional Chris Czaja.

Mark Dusbabek - I talked with Mark about his college football playing days at the University of Minnesota, what it was like being drafted in the 4th round by the Houston Oilers and ultimately going back home to Minnesota to play for the Vikings. We also talked about what led him to become a PGA Rules Official and the toughest call he's had to make regarding a turtle picking up a ball and dragging it into the water.

Chris Czaja - Chris is Golf Channel Instructor and PGA of American Teacher of the Year for South Florida, South East Chapter of the PGA of America. I talked with Chris about what it's like going from teacher on the driving range to teaching in front of TV cameras. We also talked about his experience dealing with TV production, some of his favorite instructional tips and if he could give Tiger Woods advice during his comeback, what would it be?

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Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro this week are: PGA Pressional and the Founder of the Salute Military Golf Association, Jim Estes and LPGA Pro and PGA Tour Broadcaster Maureen Madill.

Jim Estes - I'll get an update from Jim on all the great things the Salute Military Golf Association is doing to help our wounded veterans learn or re-learn how to play golf. We'll also talk about his experience playing in the SR. PGA Championship at the French Lick Resort and the upcoming Ryder Cup.

Maureen Madill - Hear Maureen sharing her stories about inning the 1979 British Ladies Amateur Championship and the British Ladies Amateur Stroke Play Championship. She also talked about her experience playing on and coaching the Curtis Cup team, what it's like broadcasting from inside the ropes on the PGA Tour and how how the American team and the PGA is over thinking the Ryder Cup.

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Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro this week are: Scott White, CEO of Ben Hogan Golf and LPGA Professional Cindy Miller.

Scott White - I talked with Scott about his tme with Callaway Golf, TaylorMade Adidas and how throughout his career Ben Hogan Golf has kept resurfacing. He's now the President and CEO of the company. We also talked about their new iron sets and their online fitting process.

Cindy Miller - I talked with Cindy about being a part of a very successful golf family. Her husband Allen was one of the top players in the 1970s, having had 18 Top 10 finishes. He finished tied for 15th in the 1975 Masters and his opening round 68 had him in 2nd place after the 1st round. I talked with her about her 2 appearances on the Golf Channel's 'The Big Break", her expereinces playing out on the LPGA Legends Tour and some tips she has to help improve our scores.

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This week Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro my guest is Jason Finley, Global Director of Product Strategy for Wood & Golf Balls for Callaway Golf. I'll talk with Jason about the success of the Chrome Soft golf balls, their XR irons and woods series plus what new technologies are on the horizon.

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday starting at 10:00 AM Eastern Time as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour legends, pros and, top instructors. We believe they have great stories, insights and tips to share that you'll enjoy hearing. We hope you'll join us every week and interact with us online at www.nextonthetee.net and on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/nextonthetee/?fref=ts

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This week Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro are: PGA Professional Christian Sheehan and Trackman Master Professional Andy Traynor.

Chris Sheehan:. I talked with Chris about his thoughts on Olympic golf, playing the right tees and the Tee If Forward programs plus we get his review of PXG golf clubs.

Andy Traynor: Andy talked about the information and data that Trackman can provide and how it can help improve our games. We also talked about some of the mistakes he consistently see we amateurs make, how to hit better fairway bunker shots, and read greens better.

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This week my guest on Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro is: Actor turned ESPN Radio Broadcaster Matthew Laurance.

Matthew Laurance - I talked with Matthew about his acting days particular his role as bass player Sal Amato in the cult classic Eddie and The Cruisers. We'll also talk about the celebrity tournaments he's played in over the years, some of his favority celebrity playing partners, which actor rendered him speechless when they met, his favorite playinig venues, where he played a round of golf if the golf gods plopped him down anywhere on the planet, his dream foursome and his current role with ESPN Radio EPSN Radio 1300 WXLG up in Lexington, Kentucky.

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Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro this week are: Top golf equipment designer Jesse Ortiz and Head Golf Professional at the Navy Golf Course at Seal Beach, Joe Grohman.

Jesse Ortiz: Jesse started making clubs back in 1968 and was instrumental in growing the Orlimar Golf Company from a $3M into a $100M business thanks to his trimetal…low profile designed metal woods which are regarded among the most innovative ever introduced into the golf industry. He now designs clubs for the Bobby Jones brand and his drivers, fairway woods and utility clubs have received heavy acclaim in Golf Digest and have been on their Hot List starting in 2006. Jesse talked about his father Lou and how they grew the company from it's beginnings in a horse stable in San Francisco making persimmon woods that would be played by Johnny Miller, Tony Lema and Ken Venturi, into his tri metal, low profile clubs that revolutionized the game.

Joe Grohman: Joe has been the Head Golf Professional at the Navy Golf Course at Seal Beach in Cypress, California for the last 11+ years. It's the golf course where Earl and Tiger Woods were members and Tiger got his start in Junior Golf. Hear Joe talking about losing to Tiger when Tiger was 13. He also talked about the racial discrimination Tiger faced from a few members of the club. The issues ran so deep that they didn't acknowledge his accomplishments and when he offered to allow them to display his US Amateur Trophy, they refused. Hear all that and more from our conversation.

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On this episode of Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro my guests are: Top 50 Best Women Teachers in America: Kellie Stenzel & Debbie O'Connell.

Kellie Stenzel has been named a Top 100 Teacher in America by Golf Magazine, a Top 50 Best Women Teachers in America by Golf Digest and Golf For Women magazine has named her one of their Top 50 Instructors as well. Kellie has authored several books including: "The Women's Guide to Golf", The Women's Guide to Consistent Golf", The Women's Guide to Lower Scores", and "Golf Magazine's Big Book of Basics." To put the icing on the cake, Golf Magazine named her one of the Most Beautiful Women in Golf.

Debbie O'Connell is also a Top 100 Instructor according to Golf Magazine and a Top 50 Best Women Teachers. She is also becoming a regular on The Golf Channel, sharing tips on the short game plus how to remain positive out on the course. She is also the Founder of Golf Positive, which is also the name of her featured channel on Audible.com. You can stream her instructional tips right from your smartphone via Audible.com.

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday at 10:00 AM Eastern Time as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour legends, today's players, equipment manufacturers, top instructors, media members and all those impacting the great game of golf on Next on the Tee.

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Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro this week are: North American Product Manager for ECCO Golf Shoes Tom Dixon, Top 100 Club Fitter Scott Felix and the Director of Golf at Bulle Rock Golf Club, Rick Rounsaville.

Tom Dixon - Tom is the North American Product Manager for ECCO Golf & Sports Shoes. I talked with Tom about their ECCO Cage, Hybrid and other styles of golf shoes. We also talked about their commemorative edition shoe to honor Fred Couples' 1992 Masters victory.

Scott Felix - This is Scott's third visit on the show. He is one of the Top 100 Club Fitters according to Golf Magazine. Scott will take us down the golf club, from the grip to the shaft to the club head. We'll talk about what the right type of grip, shaft and club face is best based on different swing speeds and skill level.

Rick Rounsaville - Rick is the Director of Golf for Bulle Rock Golf Club in Maryland. Bulle Rock was the site of the LPGA Championship for several years.I talked to Rick about the course layout, what it was like walking the course with Pete Dye doing the orginal course layout and some of the spectacular holes that makes Bulle Rock a great golf destination.

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On this episode of Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro my guest is: Andy Bell, CEO of the Bobby Jones Company.

I talked with Andy about his time at the University of North Texas and how he went from college to being the Director of Sales at Ralph Lauren. He also shared the story of why he left there to launch his own high end clothing line called House of Carrington with his brother after they found a long lost family journal. He's now the CEO revitalizing the Bobby Jones apparel brand. He let us know that there are exciting things coming for the brand plus the Bobby Jones golf course in Atlanta. We talked in detail about his vision for the brand plus their golf club division run by legendary club designer Jesse Ortiz.

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This week on Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro my guests will be: Eric Johnson, the Director of Instruction at Oakmont Country Club, Russ Holden the Founder & CEO of Caddy for Cure and Matt Corey, the Chief Marketing Officer for the PgA Tour SuperStore.

Eric Johnson - I'll talk with Eric about the first 2 rounds of the US Open, the condition of course and what he expects to see during rounds 3 & 4.

Russ Holden - I'll talk with Russ about the mission for Caddy For A Cure, what inspired him to start up the organization, the charities they support and the events they are a part of.

Matt Corey - I'll talk with Matt about the importance of getting fit for your clubs and the great free fitting service that the PGA Tour SuperStore offers. We'll also talk about new store openings, new technology on the horizon and some great Father's Day gift ideas.

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This week on Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro my guests are Champions Tour Pro Bob Friend Jr., and the Head of Marketing for Vice Golf, Helge Meyer.

Bob Friend Jr. - Bob is playing the Senior Players Championship. I'll talk with him about his opening 2 rounds, his 3rd round pairing with fellow Pittsburgher Rocco Mediate and we'll look ahead to the US Open next week at Oakmont.

Helge Meyer - I'll talk to Helge about his runner-up finish in the German Championship, what inspired them to start Vice Golf and to get into the very competitive golf ball business. We'll also talk about their strategy to compete with Titleist, Callaway, TaylorMade, Srixon and the other big golf ball manufacturers, what it meant to them to make Golf Digest's Hot List the last 2 years plus what may be next for them.

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This week my guest on Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro is: Actor turned ESPN Radio Broadcaster Matthew Laurance.

Matthew Laurance - I talked with Matthew about his acting days particular his role as bass player Sal Amato in the cult classic Eddie and The Cruisers. We'll also talk about the celebrity tournaments he's played in over the years, some of his favority celebrity playing partners, which actor rendered him speechless when they met, his favorite playinig venues, where he played a round of golf if the golf gods plopped him down anywhere on the planet, his dream foursome and his current role with ESPN Radio EPSN Radio 1300 WXLG up in Lexington, Kentucky.

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Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro this week are: Top golf equipment designer Jesse Ortiz and Head Golf Professional at the Navy Golf Course at Seal Beach, Joe Grohman.

Jesse Ortiz: Jesse started making clubs back in 1968 and was instrumental in growing the Orlimar Golf Company from a $3M into a $100M business thanks to his trimetal…low profile designed metal woods which are regarded among the most innovative ever introduced into the golf industry. He now designs clubs for the Bobby Jones brand and his drivers, fairway woods and utility clubs have received heavy acclaim in Golf Digest and have been on their Hot List starting in 2006. Jesse talked about his father Lou and how they grew the company from it's beginnings in a horse stable in San Francisco making persimmon woods that would be played by Johnny Miller, Tony Lema and Ken Venturi, into his tri metal, low profile clubs that revolutionized the game.

Joe Grohman: Joe has been the Head Golf Professional at the Navy Golf Course at Seal Beach in Cypress, California for the last 11+ years. It's the golf course where Earl and Tiger Woods were members and Tiger got his start in Junior Golf. Hear Joe talking about losing to Tiger when Tiger was 13. He also talked about the racial discrimination Tiger faced from a few members of the club. The issues ran so deep that they didn't acknowledge his accomplishments and when he offered to allow them to display his US Amateur Trophy, they refused. Hear all that and more from our conversation.

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This week Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro are Top Instructors: Kellie Stenzel & Debbie O'Connell.

Kellie Stenzel has been named a Top 100 Teacher in America by Golf Magazine, a Top 50 Best Women Teachers in America by Golf Digest and Golf For Women magazine has named her one of their Top 50 Instructors as well. Kellie has authored several books including: "The Women's Guide to Golf", The Women's Guide to Consistent Golf", The Women's Guide to Lower Scores", and "Golf Magazine's Big Book of Basics." To put the icing on the cake, Golf Magazine named her one of the Most Beautiful Women in Golf.

Debbie O'Connell is also a Top 100 Instructor according to Golf Magazine and a Top 50 Best Women Teachers. She is also becoming a regular on The Golf Channel, sharing tips on the short game plus how to remain positive out on the course. She is also the Founder of Golf Positive, which is also the name of her featured channel on Audible.com. You can stream her instructional tips right from your smartphone via Audible.com.

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday at 10:00 AM Eastern Time as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour legends, today's players, equipment manufacturers, top instructors, media members and all those impacting the great game of golf on Next on the Tee.

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Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro this week are: North American Product Manager for ECCO Golf Shoes Tom Dixon, Top 100 Club Fitter Scott Felix and the Director of Golf at Bulle Rock Golf Club, Rick Rounsaville.

Tom Dixon - Tom is the North American Product Manager for ECCO Golf & Sports Shoes. I talked with Tom about their ECCO Cage, Hybrid and other styles of golf shoes. We also talked about their commemorative edition shoe to honor Fred Couples' 1992 Masters victory.

Scott Felix - This is Scott's third visit on the show. He is one of the Top 100 Club Fitters according to Golf Magazine. Scott will take us down the golf club, from the grip to the shaft to the club head. We'll talk about what the right type of grip, shaft and club face is best based on different swing speeds and skill level.

Rick Rounsaville - Rick is the Director of Golf for Bulle Rock Golf Club in Maryland. Bulle Rock was the site of the LPGA Championship for several years.I talked to Rick about the course layout, what it was like walking the course with Pete Dye doing the orginal course layout and some of the spectacular holes that makes Bulle Rock a great golf destination.

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Next on the Tee with me this week is the CEO of Jones Global Sports and the Bobby Jones Company, Andy Bell. 

I talked with Andy about his time at the University of North Texas and how he went from there to being the Director of Sales at Ralph Lauren. In the mid 2000's he left Ralph Lauren and he and his brother launched their own high end clothing company called House of Carrington after they found a long lost family journal from Andy's wife's Grandmother. He shared that story. Today he is the CEO revitalizing the Bobby Jones brand. Andy said there are some exciting changes coming up soon for the Bobby Jones golf course in Atlanta including a new golf facility that Georgia State University will also have access to. A land deal has been approved by both the City of Atlanta and the State of Georgia. We'll hear his vision and plans for the brands and what might be coming up soon.

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This week on Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro my guests are Champions Tour Pro Bob Friend Jr., and the Head of Marketing for Vice Golf, Helge Meyer.

Bob Friend Jr. - Bob is playing the Senior Players Championship. I'll talk with him about his opening 2 rounds, his 3rd round pairing with fellow Pittsburgher Rocco Mediate and we'll look ahead to the US Open next week at Oakmont.

Helge Meyer - I'll talk to Helge about his runner-up finish in the German Championship, what inspired them to start Vice Golf and to get into the very competitive golf ball business. We'll also talk about their strategy to compete with Titleist, Callaway, TaylorMade, Srixon and the other big golf ball manufacturers, what it meant to them to make Golf Digest's Hot List the last 2 years plus what may be next for them.

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On this episode of Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro hear former NHL star and Celebrity Tour Champion Dan Quinn and the Founder and CEO of Frogger Golf Jeremiah Bohannon.

I talked with Dan about his time caddying for Ernie Els particularly during Ernie's victory at the 1994 US Open at Oakmont and at The Masters. Dan also shared the story about the day he upstaged Ernie when he was more sought after by reporters than Ernie at the Canadian Open. I also got his thoughts on the Penguins run to the Stanley Cup.

Jeremiah shared the story about how he founded Frogger Golf and what the ah ha moment was for him that he could make better products than were already out on the market. We also talked about their "Catch Latch" technology, the innovations they've made to the golf bag and the challenges of building a brand in the super competitive golf industry.

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Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro this week are: PGA Tour Pro and Sirius/XM PGA Channel Analyst Paul Stankowski, and 2003 PGA Champion Shaun Micheel.

Paul Stankowski - Hear Paul talk about his recent heart attack that came on at age 46, what happened leading up to it, how doctors attended to him and how he's dealing with it going forward. We also looked ahead to the US Open and whether we'll see him playing on the Champions Tour in a few years.

Shaun Micheel - Shaun too had a heart attack a couple years ago. We talked about his warning signs and recovery. We also talked about his upcoming start in the Fedex St. Jude's Classic in June and more about his memories from winning the 2003 PGA Championship at Oak Hill.

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This week my guests on Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro are: Top 100 Instructor Tom Patri and Eli Miller, Product Manager for Cleveland Golf and the Srixon Brand.

Tom Patri - I talked with Tom about why today's Pros don't own their own swings their swing coaches do. I also got his thoughts on golf's return to the Olympics, this week's National Golf Day, and his thoughts on the upcoming US Open at Oakmont.

Eli Miller - Eli took us inside their Z-Star golf balls, their new Z355, Z545 & Z745 irons and drivers, plus we what new technology is coming up on the horizon for Srixon golf.

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This week on Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro my guests are: Steve Mona, CEO of the World Golf Foundation and annually listed amoung the Most Powerful People in Golf and PGA Tour Pro Kenny Knox. 

Steve Mona - I'll be talking with Steve about this year's National Golf Day coming on Wednesday, May 18th. What are the topics he and others will be talking with Congress about? We'll also talk about what can be done to make the game more affordable for everyone. Steve will also give us an update on the national economic impact that the game of golf has, and the amount of money raised for charity every year.

Kenny Knox - I'll talk with Kenny about what's new with his wedge and putter lines, his plans are for the 2016 season and his memories of playing in the Player's Championship and the 4 majors.

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On this episode of Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro hear Mike Landry, teaching professional at Manhattan Beach Marriott Golf Club and Eric Johnson Top 100 Instructor and the Director of Instruction at Oakmont Country Club. 

Mike Landry - I'll be talking with Mike about the life of a PGA Professional and some of the mistakes that he finds consistent that amateurs all make and after conducting nearly 8,000 lessons over the last 5 years what he does to make teaching and learning the game of golf fun.

Eric Johnson - Eric is a Top 100 Instructor as well as the Director of Instruction at Oakmont Country Club. I'll talk with Eric about the preparation going on for the US Open. We'll see if players are already coming in to play practice rounds and what words of advice would he give them about how to be sucessful playing Oakmont during US Open conditions.

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Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro this week are Doug Hollandsworth and Dennis Cone. 

Doug Hollandsworth - Doug is the founder of the Georgia Golf Trail and , Georgia Golf Travel as well as a hosting his own radio show for 8+ years. I'll get his thoughts on the great course around the State of Georgia plus why the State doesn't do a better job of promoting them. We'll also talk about the amount of play the courses in Georgia get, some of the hidden gems and a look ahead to the US Open.

Dennis Cone - Dennis is the founder of the Professional Caddie's Association and a member of Caddie Hall of Fame. We'll talk about the Caddy Hall of Fame, his years being on the bag and who some of his favorite players have been. We'll also talk about the education and training the PCA has given to the 22,500 students who have joined since 1997.

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Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro this week is the host of the Fairway of Life show on the Sirius/XM PGA Channel and the Golf Channel, Matt Adams and 2003 PGA Champion Shaun Micheel. 

Matt Adams -  Matt shares his insights into Jordan Spieth's collapse at the Masters and how Danny Willett's future will decide if we look back on this as Jordan's Spieth's collapse or Danny Willett's ascent. The result is similar to Gary Player's win in 1961 when Arnold Palmer double bogeyed 18 to lose by a stroke yet people don't talk as much about Palmer's collapse as they do Players' win. Matt also shared his insights in why players are starting to pull out of the Olympics, and Bryson DeChambeau's one length club set. Will it become popular? Hear Matt's thoughts...

Shaun Micheel - Talked about what it was like sleeping on the lead for 2 nights at the 2003 PGA Championship. What did that pressure feel like? What was it like answering questions from the media and having everyone doubt that he could actually win that tournament? Hear Shaun's story plus what it's like for him dealing with a doubting social media to this day.

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On this episode of Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro, my guests were: 2 time World Long Driving Champion and participant on the Golf Channels Big Break 8 Gerry James and LPGA Top 50 Instructor and founder of Golf Positive Debbie O'Connell. 

Gerry James - I talked with Gerry about the mechanics of the golf swing so we can generate more power for longer drives. We also talked about his bodybuilding career and Mr. California title back in 1990. He shared his experience competing on The Golf Channel's Big Break 8 plus he shared fitness tips to help us keep our bodies from breaking down.

Debbie O'Connell -  Debbie is not only a great swing instructor, she's also a great mental coach. She shared advice she'd give Jordan Spieth following his collapse at the Masters. When our minds get cluttered with negative thoughts what can we do to slow down and recover? What would she tell Jordan to do the next time he finds himself in a similar situation so those negative thoughts don't creep back in? She shared her mental coaches tips plus a couple of tips on how to improve our short games.

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Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro this week is the Voice of Golf Peter Kessler. 

Peter Kessler is back to take us through the history of the Masters, from the start of club when Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts bought it, through the original design of the course, and some of the most important and exciting victories. Nobody knows more about the rich history of the game golf than Peter Kessler does. Hear him walk us through the 80 years of Masters tournaments.

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday at 10:00 AM as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour pros, legends, top instructors, equipment manufacturers, media members and all those impacting the great game of golf. Hear them all sharing their stories on Next on the Tee."You were the most informed interviewer I've ever encountered, not the easy things but the obscure. Good work." Paul Stankowski, PGA Tour Pro

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This week it's a Special Masters Preview edition of Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro with special guest PGA Tour legend, 9 time major champion and 3 times Masters Champion Gary Player.

Hear Gary Player talking about spending over a year of his life on the grounds of Augusta National. We talked in detail about his 3 victories there in 1961, 1974 and 1978. He also shared his memories of meeting Bobby Jones, what Clifford Roberts was like, the pride he felt in becoming the oldest champion at the time at age 42 following his win in 1978, and what goes through his mind as he turns off Washington Road and walks up Magnolia Lane. He also shared who his favorites are to win this year's tournament.

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This week Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro are : Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor Brady Riggs and #1 ranked Junior Golfer Avery Zweig.

Brady Riggs is a Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor and over the last 10 years he's published over 100 article in Golf Magazine and Golf Tip Magazine where he's a Senior Editor. He individually instructs members of the PGA Tour, Champions Tour, Canadian Tour, Division 1 college players and top amateurs. Hear some of his best tips to lower your score plus how to get rid of back pain in your swing.

Avery Zweig has won over 100 tournament in Junior Golf and she's only 9 years old. She's set the scoring record in North Texas Junior PGA, a tour that Jordan Spieth, Brittany Lang and Hunter Maham played on as juniors.She's the #1 ranked player in the world for the high school graduating class of 2025. She made a double eagle at age 7 and set the North Texas Junior PGA scoring record of -8 under Par at age 8. She will be competing at this year's Drive, Chip and Putt Contest at Augusta National.

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This week Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro are : Broadcasting legend Ben Wright, former NHL star turned caddie and Celebrity Tour player Dan Quinn, and 2003 PGA Champion Shaun Micheel.

Ben Wright broadcast golf tournaments for CBS sports for over 20 years and was the voice from the tower over the 15th green at the Masters. We'll talk to him about his 60 year friendship with Gary Player plus what it was like calling two of the greatest Masters of all-time, Jack Nicklaus' wins in 1975 and 1986.

Dan Quinn played in the NHL from 1983-1997. After retiring from hockey he began playing golf on the celebrity tour and caddying for some of the top pros on the PGA Tour. He's been on the bag for John Daly at the 2000 US Open and witnessed first hand one of Daly's biggest meltdowns on the 18th hole in the first round. He's caddied for Ernie Els, and most recently for Joost Luiten. We'll hear his stories from inside the ropes plus what he's got coming up this season.

Shaun Micheel won the 2003 PGA Championship. I'll catch up with Shaun as he prepares to get his game into shape for the 2016 season. I'll also get Shaun's insights how hard it is to stay on top once you get there plus dealing with social media when it's unkind.

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This week on Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro my guest are: PGA Master Professional and Master of Clinical Psychology Alison Curdt plus PGA Hall of Famer Tony Jacklin.

Alison Curdt is one of only 11 women to be recognized as a PGA Master Professional. She was also recently named National Teacher of the Year. Hear her talk about that plus getting the opportunity to share her tips with Michael Breed on The Golf Fix which airs on The Golf Channel. Plus she shares a few tips with us to help save a stroke our 2 of our scores this weekend.

Tony Jacklin won the Open Championship in 1969 and the US Open in 1970. He won 4 times on the PGA Tour, 8 times on the European Tour and twice on the Champions Tour. He captained 3 victorious Ryder Cup Teams and was involved in one of the most famous moments in Ryder Cup history, “The Concession” when Jack Nicklaus conceded Jacklin’s 2 foot putt on the 18th hole to halve their match. What was going through his mind when that happened plus what was it like as an Englishmen to win and hold the Claret Jug? He tells us about all of that and more.

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday morning starting at 10:00 AM Eastern Time as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour pros and legends, the game's top instructors plus equipment manufacturers, media members and all those impacting the great game of golf."You were the most informed interviewer I've ever encountered, not the easy things but the obscure. Good work." Paul Stankowski, PGA Tour Pro

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This week Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro is Dr. Joe Parent, author of "Zen Golf, Mastering the Mental Game." We'll hear his lessons for how to enjoy the game and calm our minds down during times of adversity out on the course. We'll also discuss his new book, "The Best Diet Book Ever, The Zen of Losing Weight."

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday morning starting at 10:00 AM Eastern Time as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour pros and legends, the game's top instructors plus equipment manufacturers, media members and all those impacting the great game of golf."You were the most informed interviewer I've ever encountered, not the easy things but the obscure. Good work." Paul Stankowski, PGA Tour Pro

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This week Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro are: LPGA Pro Missie Berteotti, PGA Pro Dave Stockton Jr., Top 50 Instructor Debbie O'Connell and PGA Pro Tim Hurja.

Missie Berteotti is making her 4th visit this week. She played on the LPGA Tour for 14 years and won over a million dollars on Tour. She won the 1993 Ping/Welch's Championship plus multiple Top 10 finishes including the 1988 LPGA Championship and US Open. She's one of the top instructors in golf. We'll talk more about her amazing career plus get some about the mental side of the game. 

Dave Stockton Jr., is also a multiple time guest. He too had a lot of success out on Tour. We'll get this thoughts on what's to come in the 2016 season plus some tips on how to improve our putting stroke and our mental approach around the greens. 

Debbie O'Connell will make it a trio of great friends joining on this episode. Debbie is also becoming a regular on The Golf Channel, sharing tips on the short game plus how to remain positive out on the course. 

Tim Hurja works with Tony Robbins so we talk about golf strategy and how we can get peak performance out of ourselves and every day...I hope you enjoy today's show as much as I enjoy doing it.

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Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro this week are Champions Tour Player Bob Friend and the Voice of Golf Peter Kessler. 

Bob Friend Jr. has been playing on the Nationwide, PGA and Champions Tours since 1990. He has 2 professional wins and 26 Top 10 finishes. We'll chat about his preparation for this season plus what it hold for him. 

Peter Kessler will be back to share his insights and opinions about everything going on around the game of golf.

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday at 10:00 AM as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour pros, legends, top instructors, equipment manufacturers, media members and all those impacting the great game of golf. Hear them all sharing their stories on Next on the Tee."You were the most informed interviewer I've ever encountered, not the easy things but the obscure. Good work." Paul Stankowski, PGA Tour Pro

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This week Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro is: PGA Tour Pro and the Co-Founder of the Salute Military Golf Association Jim Estes. 

Jim Estes is not only a PGA Tour Professional and one of the top golf instructors, but he also helps teach the game to our physically challenged wounded warriors. Jim is the co-founder of Salute Military Golf Association which is dedicated to helping rehabilitate wounded warriors through the game of golf. They are doing really great work, please check them out at www.smga.org.

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday at 10:00 AM Eastern Time as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour legends, today's players, equipment manufacturers, top instructors, media members and all those impacting the great game of golf on Next on the Tee."You were the most informed interviewer I've ever encountered, not the easy things but the obscure. Good work." Paul Stankowski, PGA Tour Pro

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This week Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro is former PGA Professional Christian Sheehan and 2003 PGA Champion Shaun Micheel. 

Chris Sheehan - I'll talk with Chris about his experience as an Assistant Pro and Director of Golf at 3 of the most prestigious course in the country: Bighorn Golf Club, Inverness and Oak Hill.

Shaun will be back sharing more of his stories, insights and experiences plus answering your questions as well. If you have a question you'd like Shaun to answer on this or a future show please go to our Facebook page and share it with us.

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday morning starting at 10:00 AM Eastern Time as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour pros and legends, the game's top instructors plus equipment manufacturers, media members and all those impacting the great game of golf."You were the most informed interviewer I've ever encountered, not the easy things but the obscure. Good work." Paul Stankowski, PGA Tour Pro

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This week Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro are: Scott Felix,one of Golf Digest's Best 100 Club Fitters in America and PGA Tour Pro and Sirius/XM PGA Channel Broadcaster, Paul Stankowski

Scott Felix - If you received new golf equipment for Christmas or are preparing to buy either a new set, a new driver, putter or other individual clubs, Scott will talk about the importance of getting properly fit for those clubs in order to get optimal performance from them. 

Paul Stanowski - I'll get Paul's thoughts on the 2016 season so far, and now that he's on the other side of microphone, how is he able to walk the thin line of remaining one of the guys while providing an accurate description for what's going on out on the course. 

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday at 10:00 AM Eastern Time as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour legends, today's players, equipment manufacturers, top instructors, media members and all those impacting the great game of golf on Next on the Tee."You were the most informed interviewer I've ever encountered, not the easy things but the obscure. Good work." Paul Stankowski, PGA Tour Pro

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This week Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro is former PGA Pro Donnie Hammond and 2003 PGA Champion Shaun Micheel. 

I'll talk with Donnie about his time on Tour including his wins at the '86 Bob Hope Classic and '89 Texas Open, plus his tie for 5th at the '92 British Open. 

Shaun will be sharing more of his stories, insights and experiences plus answering your questions. If you have a question you'd like Shaun to answer on this or a future show please go to our Facebook page and share it with us.

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday morning starting at 10:00 AM Eastern Time as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour pros and legends, the game's top instructors plus equipment manufacturers, media members and all those impacting the great game of golf."You were the most informed interviewer I've ever encountered, not the easy things but the obscure. Good work." Paul Stankowski, PGA Tour Pro

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This week Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro is 2003 PGA Champion Shaun Micheel. Shaun will be sharing more of his stories, insights and experiences plus answering your questions. If you have a question you'd like Shaun to answer on this or a future show please go to our Facebook page and share it with us.

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday morning starting at 10:00 AM Eastern Time as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour pros and legends, the game's top instructors plus equipment manufacturers, media members and all those impacting the great game of golf."You were the most informed interviewer I've ever encountered, not the easy things but the obscure. Good work." Paul Stankowski, PGA Tour Pro

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This week on Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro my guests are: PGA Tour SuperStore CEO Dick Sullivan, PGA Tour Pro Kenny Knox, and 2003 PGA Champion Shaun Micheel. 

We'll hear about some great last minute Christmas ideas plus what's coming up in 2016 from PGA Tour SuperStore CEO Dick Sullivan. 

I'll talk with Kenny Knox about what's new with his wedge and putter lines plus we'll hear his plans are for the 2016 season and beyond.

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday at 10:00 AM as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour legends, today's players, equipment manufacturers, media members and all those impacting the great game of golf on Next on the Tee.

"You know more about me than I do. I don't know where you came up with some of that stuff. You're an in depth guy and I really appreciate that." Eric Johnson, Director of Instruction at Oakmont Country Club & Golf Digest Top 100 Instructor

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This week on Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro is Andy Melancon, Retail Manager for Golfballs.com. Andy joins me to talk about their operation, what's coming in 2016 plus some great Christmas ideas for the golf fans in your life. 

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This week Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro are: PGA Tour Pro Jim Estes and 2003 PGA Champion Shaun Micheel. 

Jim Estes is not only a PGA Tour Professional and one of the top golf instructors, but he also helps teach physically challenged wounded warriors. Jim is the co-founder of Salute Military Golf Association which is dedicated to helping rehabilitate wounded warriors through the game of golf. Hear him sharing stories about how the game of golf is helping our wounded veterans deal with post traumatic syndrome.

Shaun Micheel will join me to answer more of your questions and share more of his stories as well. 

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This week Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro is 2003 PGA ChampionShaun Micheel and Dr. Joe Parent the author of Zen Golf and Zen Putting. 

Shaun will be sharing more of his stories and experiences plus answering your questions. If you have a question you'd like Shaun to answer on this or a future show please go to our Facebook page and share it with us. 

I'll also be talking with Dr. Joe Parent, author of "Zen Golf, Mastering the Mental Game." We'll hear his lessons for how to enjoy the game and calm our minds down during times of adversity out on the course.

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday morning starting at 10:00 AM Eastern Time as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour pros and legends, the game's top instructors plus equipment manufacturers, media members and all those impacting the great game of golf."You were the most informed interviewer I've ever encountered, not the easy things but the obscure. Good work." Paul Stankowski, PGA Tour Pro

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This week Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro is 2003 PGA Champion Shaun Micheel. Shaun will be sharing more of his stories and experiences plus answering your questions. If you have a question you'd like Shaun to answer on this or a future show please go to our Facebook page and share it with us.

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday morning starting at 10:00 AM Eastern Time as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour pros and legends, the game's top instructors plus equipment manufacturers, media members and all those impacting the great game of golf."You were the most informed interviewer I've ever encountered, not the easy things but the obscure. Good work." Paul Stankowski, PGA Tour Pro

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This week Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro are: Allen Edmonds CEO Paul Grangaard, Top 100 Instructor Tom Patri, Symetra Tour Pro turned TV Host Carling Nolan, and 2003 PGA Champion Shaun Micheel will be sharing more of his stories and answering your questions.

Paul Grangaard has brought Allen Edmonds back from the brink of bankruptcy and restored it to being a thriving company, including partnering with Jack Nicklaus on a new line of golf shoes. We'll hear why it was so important to him to keep the company producing their shoes right here in the US...in Wisconsin.

Tom Patri will talk about what it was like winning the 1981 Division II Natioanal Championship at Florida Southern, plus his experiences working at Westchester Country Club for 12 years and he'll share some of his tips to help us all shave some strokes off our scores. 

We'll catch up with Carling Nolan and hear how things are going as she co-hosts Fox's "18 Holes with Jimmy Hanlin". We'll also hear which are some of her favorites courses they've filmed at.

Shaun Micheel will be back to answer more of your questions. Tune in to hear their stories and our conversations on this episode of Next on the Tee.

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Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro this week is PGA Tour Pro and Sirius/XM PGA Channel Commentator Paul Stankowski, and 2003 PGA Champion Shaun Micheel. 

I'll get Paul's thoughts on the 2015 season, what he's looking forward to in 2016 and what it's like for him being on the other side of microphone now. 

Shaun Micheel will join us again to answer more of your questions and sharing more of the stories that that helped him not only win a major championship but also gain him 20 Top 10 and 57 Top 25 finishes.

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On this episode of Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro hear Top 100 Instructor Eric Johnson sharing his insights and tip to help cut strokes off your game plus 2003 PGA Champion Shaun Micheel stops by to answer more of your questions. If you have a question you'd like Shaun to answer on a future episode share it with us on our Facebook page.

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Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro this week is, legendary broadcaster Ben Wright. Ben Wright and I will discuss the time he went AWOL from the British army to watch Ben Hogan play in the Open Championship, how the new Big 3 of Spieth, Day & McIlroy compare to the other Big 3 of Nicklaus, Player & Palmer. We'll also review the 2015 golf season and hear what he's looking forward to in the 2016 season, on this episode of Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro. Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday at 10:00 AM as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour pros, legends, top instructors, equipment manufacturers, media members and all those impacting the great game of golf. Hear them all sharing their stories on Next on the Tee.

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Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro this week are: LPGA Pro and Top Instructor Cindy Miller, Sports 1 Marketing CEO David Meltzer and 2003 PGA Champion Shaun Micheel. 

This week Cindy Miller will share stories from her years playing on the LPGA Tour and now Legends Tour. Plus she'll give us some tips to help our mental approach to the game and ways we can cut strokes off our game. We'll also get our monthly visit from Sports 1 Marketing CEO David Meltzer and hear what he and his partner Warren Moon are working on around the golfing world. Plus 2003 PGA Champion Shaun Micheel will be answering more of your questions...all on this week's edition of Next on the Tee...

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This week Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro are: Steve Mona, Kellie Stenzel & Shaun Micheel. Steve Mona is the CEO of the World Golf Foundation and consistently ranked among the most powerful people in golf by Golf Digest. Golf Digest has named Kellie Stenzel one of the Top 100 Instructors and Top 50 Best Women Teachers in America. We'll also have 2003 PGA Champion Shaun Micheel back with us to answer more of your questions and look ahead to his 2016 season.

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This week Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro is Celebrity Tour player & former hockey star Dan Quinn, LPGA Pro Missie Berteotti and CEO of SeeMore Putters Jim Grundberg.

Dan Quinn played in the NHL from 1983-1997. He's been a caddie for several years and caddied for John Daly at the 2000 US Open, and he's caddied for Ernie Els, and most recently for Joost Luiten. We'll talk about his time in the NHL playing with some of the greats of the game. We'll also talk about what it's like caddying for John Daly and Ernie Els. We'll get his insights into Joost Luiten's furture plus what it's like to dominant the celebrity tour. Missie Berteotti played on the LPGA Tour for 14 years and had over a million dollars in career earnings. She won the 1993 Ping/Welch's Championship plus had several Top 10 finishes including the 1988 LPGA Championship and US Open. She's one of the top instructors in golf. We'll talk about her career plus the mental side of the game. Jim Grundberg is the owner of SeeMore Putters. A SeeMore putter was used by Payne Stewart during his career and is the putter Zach Johnson uses as well. We'll talk about how he started the company, the ups and downs in the industry and what it was like watching Zach Johnson hole that long birdie putt on 18 at this year's Open Championship. Tune in to hear all of our conversations on this episode of Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro

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This week on Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro are: Andy Melancon, David Meltzer and Bob Friend Jr. Andy is the Manager of Retail Operations for Golfballs.com. We’ll talk about how their business is thriving with both internet sales and local retail space. David Meltzer is the CEO of Sports 1 Marketing. His business partner is Pro Football Hall of Fame QB Warren Moon. We’ll hear about the latest projects they’re working on including their partnership with Nike Golf. Bob Friend Jr. plays on the Champions Tour and recently finished tied for 8th at the Dick’s Sporting Goods Open. We’ll talk about that plus what’s on his schedule for the rest of this season and for 2016.

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday at 10:00 AM as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour legends, today's players, equipment manufacturers, media members and all those impacting the great game of golf on Next on the Tee.

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This week Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro are: PGA Tour Pro Jim Estes and Allen Edmonds CEO Paul Grangaard. Jim Estes is not only a PGA Tour Professional but he also helps teach physically challenged wounded warriors and is co-founder of Salute Military Golf Association. Paul Grangaard has brought Allen Edmonds back from the brink of bankruptcy and restored it to being a thriving company, including partnering with Jack Nicklaus on a new line of golf shoes. Allen Edmonds shoes are 100% made in America and are handcrafted shoes and have been so since 1922. Tune in to hear their stories and our conversations on this episode of Next on the Tee.

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday at 10:00 AM Eastern Time as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour legends, today's players, equipment manufacturers, top instructors, media members and all those impacting the great game of golf on Next on the Tee.

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Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro this week are: Dave Harner, the Director of Golf at the French Lick Resort home of the 2015 Senior PGA Championship and the LPGA Legends Tour Championship, legendary broadcaster Ben Wright, and 2003 PGA Champion Shaun Micheel.

I'll reflect back on the Senior PGA Championship and look ahead to the LPGA Legends Tour Championship with Dave Harner. We'll also talk about their beautiful resort and what's ahead for them in 2016. Ben Wright and I will discuss on the PGA Championship, we'll reflect back on the Open Championship plus I'll get his thoughts on the 20 somethings...Jordan Spieth, Jason Day and Rory McIlroy. Has golf become a young man's game? I'll also be joined by 2003 PGA Champion Shaun Micheel. We'll also reflect back on this year's PGA Championship plus he'll be answering more of your questions. If you'd like Shaun to answer your question on the air, send your question to me on Twitter @ctmascaro or go to the Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro page on Facebook and send us your question there. We'll be sure to get Shaun to answer it for you.

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday at 10:00 AM as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour pros, legends, top instructors, equipment manufacturers, media members and all those impacting the great game of golf. Hear them all sharing their stories on Next on the Tee.

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Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro this week are: Dave Harner, the Director of Golf at the French Lick Resort home of the 2015 Senior PGA Championship and the LPGA Legends Tour Championship, legendary broadcaster Ben Wright, and 2003 PGA Champion Shaun Micheel.

I'll reflect back on the Senior PGA Championship and look ahead to the LPGA Legends Tour Championship with Dave Harner. We'll also talk about their beautiful resort and what's ahead for them in 2016. Ben Wright and I will discuss on the PGA Championship, we'll reflect back on the Open Championship plus I'll get his thoughts on the 20 somethings...Jordan Spieth, Jason Day and Rory McIlroy. Has golf become a young man's game? I'll also be joined by 2003 PGA Champion Shaun Micheel. We'll also reflect back on this year's PGA Championship plus he'll be answering more of your questions. If you'd like Shaun to answer your question on the air, send your question to me on Twitter @ctmascaro or go to the Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro page on Facebook and send us your question there. We'll be sure to get Shaun to answer it for you.

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday at 10:00 AM as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour pros, legends, top instructors, equipment manufacturers, media members and all those impacting the great game of golf. Hear them all sharing their stories on Next on the Tee.

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This week Next on the Tee on with Chris Mascaro is one of the Top 50 golf instructor, Debbie O'Connell. Debbie was recognized by Golf Digest as one of the Top 50 Women Teachers in America in both 2010 & 2012. She was recently featured on the Golf Channel. She won the 2007 Nancy Lopez Golf Achievement Award, the 2002 LPGA National Professional of the Year Award and the 2002 LPGA Southeast Section Professional of the Year award. Join us as we'll get some tips you can take with you to the course today to lower your score, plus we'll get her take on the state of the LPGA, whose game she likes on both the mens and womens side and the health of the game of golf in general.

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday starting at 10:00 AM Eastern Time as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour legends, today's players, equipment manufacturers, top instructors, club Superintendents, media members and all those impacting the great game of golf on Next on the Tee.

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This week Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro are: PGA Tour Pro Jim Estes and Allen Edmonds CEO Paul Grangaard. Jim Estes is not only a PGA Tour Professional but he also helps teach physically challenged wounded warriors and is co-founder of Salute Military Golf Association. Paul Grangaard has brought Allen Edmonds back from the brink of bankruptcy and restored it to being a thriving company, including partnering with Jack Nicklaus on a new line of golf shoes. Allen Edmonds shoes are 100% made in America and are handcrafted shoes and have been so since 1922. Tune in to hear their stories and our conversations on this episode of Next on the Tee.

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday at 10:00 AM Eastern Time as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour legends, today's players, equipment manufacturers, top instructors, media members and all those impacting the great game of golf on Next on the Tee.

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Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro this week are: East Lake Golf Club Director of Golf Chad Parker, Sports 1 Marketing CEO David Meltzer and 2003 PGA Champion Shaun Micheel. 

This week Chad Parker will be making a return visit and we'll hear about how things are going at East Lake and look ahead to this year's Tour Championship. We'll get our monthly visit from Sports 1 Marketing CEO David Meltzer and hear what he and his partner Warren Moon are working on around the golfing world. We'll also catch up with 2003 PGA Champion Shaun Micheel and hear about his preparation for this year's event at Whistling Straits plus he'll be answering your questions...all on this week's edition of Next on the Tee...

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday at 10:00 AM as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour pros, legends, top instructors, equipment manufacturers, media members and all those impacting the great game of golf. Hear them all sharing their stories and insights on Next on the Tee.

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Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro this week is master instructor Alison Curdt. 

We'll talk about the Open Championship, her background, plus how to take a better mental approach and some tips that you can take to the course today to improve your score.

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday at 10:00 AM as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour pros, legends, top instructors, equipment manufacturers, media members and all those impacting the great game of golf. Hear them all sharing their stories on Next on the Tee.

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Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro this week is former Tour player and top instructor Dave Stockton Jr., Sports 1 Marketing CEO David Meltzer and 2003 PGA Champion Shaun Micheel. 

We'll reflect on the US Open and look ahead to the Open Championship plus get some putting tip from Dave Stockton Jr. We'll get an update on the latest projects that David Meltzer with working on at Sports 1 Marketing and Shaun Micheel will join us as he's been doing every week to answer your questions. If you have one for Shaun please tweet me @ctmascaro or go to the Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro Facebook page and send them to me. Shaun has become a wonderful friend and will be answering your questions live on the show each week as his schedule permits.

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday at 10:00 AM as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour pros, legends, top instructors, equipment manufacturers, media members and all those impacting the great game of golf. Hear them all sharing their stories on Next on the Tee.

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Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro this week is legendary broadcaster Ben Wright, Champions Tour Player Bob Friend and 2003 PGA Champion Shaun Micheel. 

We'll reflect on the US Open and project ahead to next month's Open Championship with Ben Wright. We'll get his thoughts on what he saw at Chamber's Bay plus what he expects to see at St. Andrews. Does St. Andrews give Jordan Spieth a good shot at the 3rd leg to the single season Grand Slam? Will Spieth's run take pressure of Rory McIlroy or give him added incentive. And what about Tiger Woods? Will the wide open layout allow him to score better and be around for all 4 rounds? We'll hear what Ben Wright thinks.

Bob Friend Jr. has been playing on the Nationwide, PGA and Champions Tours since 1990. Bob has 2 professional wins and 26 Top 10 finishes. We'll chat about his season plus get his thoughts on Chamber's Bay and the rest of golfing season as well.

Shaun Micheel will join us as he's been doing every week to answer your questions. If you have one for Shaun please tweet me @ctmascaro or go to our Facebook page and send me your question. Shaun has become a wonderful friend and will be answering your questions live on the show each week as his schedule permits.

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday at 10:00 AM as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour pros, legends, top instructors, equipment manufacturers, media members and all those impacting the great game of golf. Hear them all sharing their stories on Next on the Tee.

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This week Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro are: Scott Felix,one of America's Best 100 Club Fitters according to Golf Digest, 2003 PGA Champion Shaun Micheel, and Matt Corey, PGA Tour SuperStore's Chief Marketing Officer. We'll talk with Scott about why it's important for golfers at every level to get properly fit for their clubs. It's not just for the pros, players with high handicaps can also see marked improvement with proper fitting. Matt Corey will share with us all the great things they've got going on at the PGA Tour SuperStore including their promotion with TaylorMade giving away free drivers if Dustin Johnson wins the US Open.

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On this week's edition of Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro my guests are: the Voice of Golf Peter Kessler, 1991 British Open Champion and now one of the leading voices for CBS, Ian Baker-Finch, the founder of "One Thought Golf", Bob Geismar and 2003 PGA Champion Shaun Micheel who joins us every week to answer your questions. We'll be talking US Open and how to get more out of your golf game this week on Next on the Tee.

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This week Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro are: Paul Grangaard, CEO of the Allen Edmonds company, Chris Koske,Global Director of Product & Strategy for Odyssey & Wedges at Callaway Golf, David Meltzer, Sports 1 Marketing CEO, and Shaun Micheel, 2003 PGA Champion. Tune in to hear our conversations about their pasts, present and futures plus Shaun Micheel answers your questions on Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro.

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday at 10:00 AM Eastern Time as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour legends, today's players, equipment manufacturers, top instructors, media members and all those impacting the great game of golf on Next on the Tee.

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This week Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro are: Don Barnes, the Founder and Commission of the Sunbelt Seniors Tour, Dick Sullivan, President and CEO of the PGA Tour SuperStore and Shaun Micheel, 2003 PGA Champion. Tune in to hear our conversations about their pasts, present and future plus Shaun Micheel answers your questions on Next on the Tee.

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday at 10:00 AM Eastern Time as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour legends, today's players, equipment manufacturers, top instructors, media members and all those impacting the great game of golf on Next on the Tee.

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This week Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro is 2003 PGA Champion Shaun Micheel and 3 time winner on the PGA Tour Kenny Knox. Shaun not only won the 2003 PGA Championship but he also has 20 Top 10 finishes on the PGA Tour plus a win and 8 more Top 10 finishes on the Web.com Tour. Kenny won 3 times on Tour between 1986 - 1990 and he has 26 Top 10 finishes. Tune in to hear our conversations about their pasts, present and future on Next on the Tee.

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday at 10:00 AM Eastern Time as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour legends, today's players, equipment manufacturers, top instructors, media members and all those impacting the great game of golf on Next on the Tee.

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Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro this week are Carling Nolan and Eric Johnson. Carling was the winner of The Big Break Sandals Resort and last season she played on the Symetra Tour. She currently co-hosts the TV show, 18 Holes with Jimmy Hanlin. Eric Johnson was named one of Golf Magazine's Top 100 Instructors and the Director of Instruction at Oakmont Coutry Club.

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday at 10:00 AM as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour pros, legends, top instructors, equipment manufacturers, media members and all those impacting the great game of golf. Hear them all sharing their stories on Next on the Tee.

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Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro this week is PGA Tour Pro and Sirius/XM PGA Channel Commentator Paul Stankowski, the Director of Golf at the French Lick Resort site of this year's Sr. PGA Championship Dave Harner, and Sports 1 Marketing CEO and best selling author David Meltzer.

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday at 10:00 AM as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour pros, legends, top instructors, equipment manufacturers, media members and all those impacting the great game of golf. Hear them all sharing their stories on Next on the Tee.

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Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro this week is Champions Tour Pro Donnie Hammond and legendary broadcaster Ben Wright. Donnie won 3 times on Tour and Ben Wright is one of the great voices and broadcasters in the history of golf. Hear them share their stories and insights on this edition of Next on the Tee.

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday at 10:00 AM as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour pros, legends, top instructors, equipment manufacturers, media members and all those impacting the great game of golf. Hear them all sharing their stories on Next on the Tee.

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Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro this week is live from the Wheels Up hospitality tent just outside the main gate of Augusta National. We'll be talking about this year's Masters with PGA Tour Pro and Top Instructor Dave Stockton Jr. and Sports 1 Marketing CEO David Meltzer. 

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday at 10:00 AM as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour pros, legends, top instructors, equipment manufacturers, media members and all those impacting the great game of golf. Hear them all sharing their stories on Next on the Tee.

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This week it's a Special Masters Preview edition of Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro with special guests PGA Tour legend and 9 time major winner Gary Player and the Voice of Golf Peter Kessler. On this edition Chris and Peter will talk with Mr. Player about his nearly 60 years of coming to Augusta National, his 3 victories there, some of his favorite memories and who he thinks are the favorites this year.

Join Chris every Saturday morning at 10:00 AM Eastern Time as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour players and legends, equipment manfacturers, top instructors, media members, and those impacting the great game of golf.

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This week Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro is Steve Mona. Steve is the CEO of the World Golf Foundation and consistently ranked among the most powerful people in golf by Golf Digest. Hear Steve's take on what to look forward to during this year's National Golf Day coming up on April 15th. We'll also talk about the health benefits of golf, his thoughts on Jack Nicklaus winning the Congressional Medal of Honor, the Masters, the future of golf and TaylorMade's decision to open their own outlets stores.

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday at 10:00 AM Eastern Time as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour legends, today's players, equipment manufacturers, top instructors, media members and all those impacting the great game of golf on Next on the Tee.

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This week Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro is PGA Tour Legend Dave Stockton. Mr. Stockton is from San Bernardino, California. He attended the University of Southern California...and earned his bachelor's degree in general management. In 1964 he won the PAC-10 men's golf individual title and was an All-American. Later that year he turned Pro. His first PGA Tour victory came in 1967 at the Colonial National Invitational. He has 24 wins on Tour, 10 on the PGA Tour including the 1970 and 1976 PGA Championships and 14 wins on the Champions Tour including 3 majors, the '92 & '94 Senior Players Championship and the '96 US Senior Open. Mr. Stockton is a putting genius. His book "Unconscious Putting" has gotten 4.5 Stars on Amazon.com and is a must read for every golfer...

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday at 10:00 AM as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour Pros, legends, equipment manufacturers, top instructors, course superintendents, media members  and all those influencing the great game of golf on Next on the Tee.

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Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro this week is the host of the Fairway of Life show on the Sirius/XM PGA Channel, Matt Adams. Matt has also been featured on the BBC, ESPN, the Golf Channel, PGA Tour Entertainment, European Tour Productions and now the Back 9 Network. He is also the author of 10 books including several in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series and his Fairways of Life book is a must read for all golf enthusiasts. He has interviewed virtually every living legend and is one of the best interviewers not only in golf but in all of sports.

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday starting at 10:00 AM Eastern Time as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour legends, today's players, equipment manufacturers, course Superintendants, media members and all those influencing the great game of golf...on Next On The Tee.

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This week Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro is The Voice of Golf, Peter Kessler. Peter has interviewed almost every significant golf figure of the modern era. In the early to mid 90's he was the Voice of HBO Sports.He moved on to become the primary broadcasting talent when The Golf Channel launched back in January of 1995. He's also hosted his own show on Sirius/XM's PGA Channel, narrated and hosted numerous golf videos like "A Game For Life" with Gary Player and "The Peter Kessler Show" is available to stream or download on iTunes...

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday starting at 10:00 AM Eastern Time as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour legends, today's players, equipment manufacturers, top instructors, members of the media and people influencing all aspects of the great game of golf on Next on the Tee.

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This week Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro is Jason Finley, Global Director of Product Strategy for Wood & Golf Balls for Callaway Golf. Today I'll talk with Jason about what's new for 2015 in their woods, irons and golfballs plus what's on the drawing board for 2016.

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday starting at 10:00 AM Eastern Time as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour legends, today's players, equipment manufacturers, top instructors, members of the media and people influencing all aspects of the great game of golf on Next on the Tee.

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This week Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro is 2003 PGA Champion Shaun Micheel and LPGA Pro Missie Berteotti. Shaun not only won the 2003 PGA Championship but he also has 20 Top 10 finished on the PGA Tour and a win and 8 more Top 10 finished on the Web.com Tour. Missie won the 1993 Ping/Welch's Championship plus had several Top 10 finishes including the 1988 LPGA Championship and US Open. Tune in to hear our conversations about their pasts, present and future on Next on the Tee.

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday at 10:00 AM Eastern Time as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour legends, today's players, equipment manufacturers, top instructors, media members and all those impacting the great game of golf on Next on the Tee.

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Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro this week is PGA Tour Pro and Top Instructor Dave Stockton Jr. Dave was an All-American golfer at USC making it 3 generations of Stocktons achieving that honor there. He palyed on the Web.com and PGA Tours from 1993-2006 and had a combined 19 Top 10 finishes. He's now a top instructor, partnering with his father and brother at Stockton Golf.

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday at 10:00 AM as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour pros, legends, top instructors, equipment manufacturers, media members and all those impacting the great game of golf. Hear them all sharing their stories on Next on the Tee.

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This week Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro is the Director of Instruction at Oakmont Country Club and one of Golf Magazine's Top 100 Instructors, Eric Johnson.

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday starting at 10:00 AM Eastern Time as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour legends, today's players, equipment manufacturers, top instructors, members of the media and people influencing all aspects of the great game of golf on Next on the Tee.

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This week on Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro is Bob Friend Jr. Bob currently plays on the Champions Tour after having had several successful seasons as an amateur and then on the Web.com and regular Tour. He's had 26 Top 10 finishes along with a victory at the Fort Wayne Open in 1991. We'll get his thoughts on what's going on around the world of golf and what his plans are for the upcoming season when he joins me Next on the Tee.

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday at 10:00 AM as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour legends, today's players, equipment manufacturers, media members and all those impacting the great game of golf on Next on the Tee.

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This week Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro this week is PGA Tour Pro Paul Stankowski. Paul has won twice on Tour and has 30 Top 10 finishes. Paul is not only a great golfer, he's a 10 times better person and someone I would have in my dream foursome. Tune in to hear him share more of his stories as he makes a return visit to Next on the Tee.

Tune in every Saturday morning to Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro as Chris talks with PGA & LPGA Tour Pros, Legends, Top Instructors, Equipment Manufacturers, Club Superintendents, Media Members and all those impacting the great game of golf.

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This week Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro is legendary broadcaster Mr. Ben Wright. Mr. Wright was the signature voice on CBS TV's golf coverage for 23 years. He started in broadcasting just after World War II and he's talked with every prominent figure in the game of golf in the modern era; from Bobby Jones to Tiger Woods. Now in his 80's he remains connected to the game through regular appearnaces on Matt Adam's show "The Fairways of Life" on Sirius/XM PGA Tour Radio. As he said to prior to the show, "Chris, I don't have much of a future but I've got a hell of a past." Tune in to hear him share more of his stories as he makes a return visit to Next on the Tee.

Tune in every Saturday morning to Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro as Chris talks with PGA & LPGA Tour Pros, Legends, Top Instructors, Equipment Manufacturers, Club Superintendents, Media Members and all those impacting the great game of golf.

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This week Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro is Andy Melancon, Manager of Retail Operations for Golfballs.com.

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday morning at 10:00 AM as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour legends, today's players, top instructors, equipment manufacturers, club superintendents, members of the media and all those impacting the great game of golf.

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This week Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro is The Voice of Golf, Peter Kessler. Peter has interviewed almost every significant golf figure of the modern era. In the early to mid 90's he was the Voice of HBO Sports.He moved on to become the primary broadcasting talent when The Golf Channel launched back in January of 1995. He's also hosted his own show on Sirius/XM's PGA Channel, narrated and hosted numerous golf videos like "A Game For Life" with Gary Player and "The Peter Kessler Show" is available to stream or download on iTunes...

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday at 10:00 AM Eastern Time as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour legends, today's players, equipment manufacturers, course superintendants, media members and all those influencing the great game of golf on Next On The Tee.

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This week Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro is the Founder and CEO of Revolution Golf, Justin Tupper. Chris will talk with Justin about what inspired him to start Revolution Golf plus Producing one of the best golf instructional videos weve ever seen, Gary Player, A Game for Life. You’ve heard us talking about that DVD a couple times in the past when we’ve had Mr. Player and Peter Kessler on the show. Now we'll hear the behind the scenes stories about the making of the video plus how Justin turned a successful career in real estate into starting a successful business around his passion for the game of golf.

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday at 10:00 AM Eastern Time as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour legends, today's players, equipment manufacturers, course superintendants, media members and all those influencing the great game of golf on Next On The Tee.

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This week Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro is legendary broadcaster Mr. Ben Wright. Mr. Wright was the signature voice on CBS TV's golf coverage for 23 years. He started in broadcasting just after World War II and he's talked with every prominent figure in the game of golf in the modern era; from Bobby Jones to Tiger Woods. Now in his 80's he remains connected to the game through regular appearnaces on Matt Adam's show "The Fairways of Life" on Sirius/XM PGA Tour Radio. As he said to prior to the show, "Chris, I don't have much of a future but I've got a hell of a past." Tune in to hear him share his stories as he's Next on the Tee with me this week.

Tune in every Saturday morning to Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro as Chris talks with PGA & LPGA Tour Pros, Legends, Top Instructors, Equipment Manufacturers, Club Superintendents, Media Members and all those impacting the great game of golf.

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Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro this week is PGA Tour Pro and Top Instructor Dave Stockton Jr. Dave was an All-American golfer at USC making it 3 generations of Stocktons achieving that honor there. He palyed on the Web.com and PGA Tours from 1993-2006 and had a combined 19 Top 10 finishes. He's now a top instructor, partnering with his father and brother at Stockton Golf.

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday at 10:00 AM as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour pros, legends, top instructors, equipment manufacturers, media members and all those impacting the great game of golf. Hear them all sharing their stories on Next on the Tee.

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This week Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro is PGA Tour Legend Dave Stockton. Mr. Stockton is from San Bernardino, California. He attended the University of Southern California...and earned his bachelor's degree in general management. In 1964 he won the PAC-10 men's golf individual title and was an All-American. Later that year he turned Pro. His first PGA Tour victory came in 1967 at the Colonial National Invitational. He has 24 wins on Tour, 10 on the PGA Tour including the 1970 and 1976 PGA Championships and 14 wins on the Champions Tour including 3 majors, the '92 & '94 Senior Players Championship and the '96 US Senior Open. Mr. Stockton is widely known as a putting genius. His book "Unconscious Putting" has gotten 4.5 Stars on Amazon.com and is a must read for every golfer...

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday at 10:00 AM as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour Pros, legends, equipment manufacturers, top instructors, course superintendents, media members  and all those influencing the great game of golf on Next on the Tee.

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Next on the Tee with me this week is Matt Adams. Matt is the host of the Fairways of Life show on the PGA Tour Channel on Sirius/XM. He has also been featured on the BBC, ESPN, the Golf Channel, PGA Tour Entertainment, European Tour Productions and now the Back 9 Network. He is also the author of 10 books including several in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series and his Fairways of Life book which I have sitting right here next to me. He has interviewed virtually every living legend. He’s one of the best interviewers not only in golf but in all of sports…I’m an avid listener to his show every morning…

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This week Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro is Christina Stockton. Chrstina is from Seal Beach, California. She started playing golf at age 5. She attended Forest Lake Christian School  for high school in Auburn, California and played on the boys golf team for 2 years. She won the Sacramento City Championship 3 years in a row. She also won the Sacramento County Championship and took 3rd in the California State Women's Amateur Championship. She attended the University of San Francisco and was named an All-Conference player all 4 years. She turned Pro in November of 2010 and currently competes on the LPGA Symetra Tour...the Canadian Tour and the Cactus Tour.

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday morning starting at 10:00 AM Eastern Time as he talks with PGA and LPGA Tour players and legends, equipment manufacturers, club superintendants, media members and all those influencing the great game of golf on Next on the Tee.

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Joining me this week is PGA Tour Legend Bobby Nichols. Mr Nichols won the 1964 PGA Championship among his 15 Professional victories. He also finished 2nd in the 1967 Masters and 3rd in the 1962 US Open which was won by Jack Nicklaus in a playoff over Arnold Palmer. It was Jack's first professional win. You may also recall that he and Lee Trevino were struck by lightning at the Western Open in 1975.

This year he was recognized as a Hometown Hero by his home city of Louisville which took place in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of his PGA Championship victory and the event being held this year at Valhalla Country Club located in Louisville. 

Mr. Nichols is a wonderful man and we hope you enjoy the show.

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This week Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro is the Voice of Golf, Peter Kessler. Peter has interviewed every major golf figure of the 20th century. In the early to mid 90's he was the Voice of HBO Sports.He moved on to become the primary broadcasting talent when The Golf Channel launched back in January of 1995. He's also hosted his own show on Sirius/XM's PGA Channel.You can hear him hosting show for Revolution Golf plus "The Peter Kessler Show" available on iTunes...

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Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro this week is Top 100 Instructor Kellie Stenzel. Golf Magazine has named Kellie a Top 100 Instructor ovall, a Top 50 Instructors for Women and One of the Most Beautiful Women in Golf. Kellie's grandfather was a PGA professional, her father played on the PGA Tour and now she's one of the sport's top instructors. Tune in and hear her share he stories when she takes her spot...Next on the Tee.

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday starting at 9:00 AM Eastern Time as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour pros, legends, top instructors, equipment manufacturers, members of the media and all those impacting the great game of golf on Next on the Tee.

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This week Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro are Eric Johnson, Director of Instruction at Oakmont Country Club and one of Golf Digests' Top 100 Instructors and Jason Finley, Marketing Director for Callaway Golf.

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This week Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro are Steve Mona and Shaun Micheel. Steve is the CEO of the World Golf Foundation and consistently ranked among the most powerful people in golf by Golf Digest. Shaun is a PGA tour pro and the winner of the 2003 PGA Championship.

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This week on Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro are PGA Tour players Paul Stankowski and Bob Friend Jr. Paul is a 3 time winner between the Web.com and regular Tour. Bob currently plays on the Champions Tour after having had several successful seasons as an amateur and then on the Web.com and regular Tour.

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This week Next on the Tee with me is one of the top 50 female golf instructors, Debbie O'Connell. Debbie was recognized by Golf Digest as one of the Top 50 Women Teachers in America in 2010 & 2012. She won the 2007 Nancy Lopez Golf Achievement Award,  the 2002 LPGA National Professional of the Year Award and the 2002 LPGA Southeast Section Professional of the Year.

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This week Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro  is PGA Tour Legend and winner of the 1964 PGA Championship, Bobby Nichols.

Mr. Nichols won 12 times on the PGA Tour including the 1964 PGA Championship becoming the first wire to wire winner since the championship switched from match play to stroke play. He set a then record total score of 271. He won 3 times on the Champions Tour and was a member of the victorious Ryder Cup Team in 1967.

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Next on the Teewith Chris Mascaro this week my guest is the Director of Instruction at Oakmont Country Club,Eric Johnson. Eric played his college golf at Mississippi State. He played on the Canadian Tour, Sunshine Tour and Golden Bear Tour. Golf Magazine ranks him as a Top 100 Teacher and Golf Digest recognized him as a Top 40 Under 40 Instructor. He is on the Advisory Staff at TaylorMade/Addidas Golf and has been the Director of Instruction at Oakmont since 2004.

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Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro this week is PGA Tour legend David Graham and PGA Tour Pro Brian Bateman. David Graham is a 2 time major winner, the 1979 PGA Championship and the 1981 US Open. He won 8 times on the PGA Tour, 5 times on the Champions Tour and he had 33 other victories worldwide. Brian Bateman won once on the Nationwide Tour and once on the PGA Tour at the 2007 Buick Open. Hear them tell their stories on this episode of Next on the Tee.

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This week Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro are Dave Harner and Ron Skayhan. Dave is the Director of Golf at the French Lick Resort, the site of several PGA and LPGA Tour events including a week long tribute to women's golf beginning August 11th and the 2015 Senior PGA Championship. Ron is a PGA Director of Instructions and a Callaway Master Staff Professional. 

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This week Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro is Andy Melancon, Manager of Retail Operations for Golfballs.com.

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Next on the Tee this week with Chris Mascaro is Billy Casper Golf Co-Founder and CEO Peter Hill and Callaway Golf  Director of Marketing Jason Finley.

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This week 2 time winner on the PGA Tour J.L. Lewis joined me Next on the Tee.

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This week my guests are: Winner of The Golf Channel's Big Break II and Caddie for PGA Pro Brian Gay, Kip Henley;  LPGA Pro and Instructor Missie Bertiotti and PGA Tour Pro, Broadcaster & CEO of Impact Zone Golf Bobby Clampett.

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Paul Rudeen, Director of Instruction at Ocean Edge Golf Club, Chad Parker, Director of Golf at Eastlake Golf Club and Bob Estes, PGA Tour Pro are Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro.

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Next on the Tee with me this week are PGA Tour Pro Jim Estes and World Golf Foundation CEO Steve Mona. Jim Estes is not only a PGA Tour Professional but he also helps teach physically challenged wounded warriors and is co-founder of Salute Military Golf Association. Steve Mona is the CEO of the World Golf Foundation which manages the World Golf Hall of Fame, The First Tee and Golf 20/20.

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This week Ralph Kepple, Golf Course Superintendent at East Lake Golf Club home of the PGA Tour Championship and LPGA Pro Carling Nolan, winner of the Golf Channel's Big Break Sandals Resort in 2010 are Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro.

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Next on the Tee with me this week are PGA Tour Pro Paul Stankowski and the host of the Fairways of Life program on Sirius/XM Radio, Matt Adams.

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Next on the Tee with me this week are PGA Tour Pro Kenny Knox and the Sr. Director of Marketing for Adams Golf, Jeff Wood.

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This week my guests are LPGA Pro Alison Curdt and Calloway Golf Director of Marketing Jason Finley.

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This week I am honored to have the 2003 PGA Champion Shaun Micheel with me Next on the Tee. Shaun not only won the 2003 event, be he also finished 2nd in 2006 to Tiger Woods. He defeated Tiger in the HSBC World Match Play Championship, Shaun is one of two people to ever make a double eagle in the US Open doing so during the final round of the 2010 event at Pebble Beach.

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This week on Next On The Tee with Chris Mascaro my guests are former US & British Open Champion, Ryder Cup Captain and member of the Golf Hall of Fame Tony Jacklin and PGA Tour Pro Bob Friend Jr.

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My guest this week is the creator of thingolfer.com, diet and fitness expert Larry Jacobs.

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