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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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.