All Episodes

2003 PGA Champion Shaun Micheel shares his stories and insight plus looks ahead to joining the Champions Tour in a couple of years.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.