Golf Podcast: next on the tee

The First Female President of the PGA of America Suzy Whaley, 2010 LPGA National Teacher of the Year Cindy Miller, & Short Game Guru Brandon Stooksbury Join Me...

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.

Tom Patri, Jane Geddes, & Terry Hashimoto Join Me...

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.

Talking Masters with Tom Patri, Mitch Laurance, John Mascari, & John Patrick

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.

Talking Masters Past & Present with Olin Browne, Matthew Laurance, & Ben Wright

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.

Gary Player Shares Memories From His Masters Victories Plus A Whole Lot More...

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.

The Golf Channel's Golf Today Co-Host Damon Hack, Top LPGA Instructor Nancy Quarcelino, & Sqairz Golf Founder Bob Winskowicz Join Me...

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.

Hal Sutton Takes Us Inside The Players Championship, Staring Down Tiger, & How To Play To Win...

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.

Former PGA Tour Pro Bob Friend Talks Players Championship and Playing with The King & Seve at the Bay Hill Invitational...

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.

Tom Patri Talks Players Championship, Rory, Bryson, How To Shake The Rust Off Your Golf Swing...

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.

Hal Sutton, Tom Patri, & Bob Friend Jr. Join Me...

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.