Golf Podcast: next on the tee

Talking Travelers Championship with Tournament Director Nathan Grube & My TNT Co-Host Bob Lazzari

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.

1989 Open Champion Mark Calcavecchia Talks PGA Championship, More 50+ Players Doing the Same, & the Ryder Cup...

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.

LPGA Legend Jane Blalock Shares Stories From Her Amazing Career...

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.

Jim McLean, One of the Greatest Instructors of All-Time, Joins Me...

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.

Mark Calcavecchia, Jane Blalock, & Jim McLean Join Me...

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.

Chip Beck Talks 1991 Ryder Cup, the Matches Pitting He and Paul Azinger vs. Seve & Jose Maria Olazabal, The PGA Championship, & Much More...

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.

Bill Bergin Share Memories of Playing in the 1980 US Open & the 1984 Open Championship Plus Takes Us Above the Clouds to the Course He Co-Designed at The McLemore...

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.

Michelle Holmes Talks About the Joy of Teaching Young Children the Game...

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.

Tom Patri Talks: Old Guys Rule, Phil's Place in History, Plus How To Make Those 3-5 Foot Knee Knockers...

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.

Talking Ryder Cup, PGA Championship, Phil's Place in History, Putting Tips, Junior Golf, Major Championship History, & Much More...

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.