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next on the tee

Chris Mascaronextonthetee.net

Each week I'm joined by Tour Legends and the Top Instructors in the game who share their stories, insights, and playing lessons. Hear what it was like playing on Tour during the golden age of the game. Plus get tips from the best Instructors in our game, so you score better, enjoy the game more, and leave your wallet in your pocket at the 19th hole.

Check out our Web site, www.nextonthetee.net, to stay up-to-date with our guest schedule and other happenings with the show. Thank you for making the show a part of your weekly golf content.

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Episodes

Golf: Terry Moore, Michigan Golf Hall of Famer & Character in "The Phantom of the Open", Joins Me...

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 g...

Jun 20, 202230 minSeason 9Ep. 16

Golf: Nancy Quarcelino, LPGA Teaching & Club Professional Hall of Famer, Talks LIV Tour Plus Shares Tips To Improve Your Short Game...

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.

Jun 17, 202223 minSeason 9Ep. 15

Golf: Brian Jacobs, Top Instructor, Talks LIV Tour, How to Square the Club Face, & Getting Up and Down from a Green Side Bunker...

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.

Jun 17, 202225 minSeason 9Ep. 15

Golf: Cindy Miller, 2010 LPGA National Teacher of the Year, Joins Me...

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.

Jun 17, 202225 minSeason 9Ep. 15

Golf: David Pursell, Owner of the #1 Public Course in the State of Alabama FarmLinks at Pursell Farms, Joins Me...

In this segment of the show, I'm joined by 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.

Jun 16, 202228 minSeason 9Ep. 15

Golf: 3 of the Top Instructors in the Game, Brian Jacobs, Cindy Miller, & Nancy Quarcelino Plus the Owner of the #1 All-Access Course in Alabama David Pursell Joins Me...

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...

Jun 15, 20221 hr 46 minSeason 9Ep. 15

Golf: Tim Simpson, One of the All-Time Great Ball Strikers, Shares His Thoughts on the LIV Tour, Having to Pay The PGA Tour To Use His Own Likeness, Plus Tips For How To Improve Our Mental Approach...

Tim Simpson is one of the all-time great ball strikers on the PGA Tour. He won 4 times during his playing career and was Comeback Player of the Year twice. Tim shares his thoughts on the LIV Tour, having to pay to use pictures of himself on his Web site, and if there is a path back to the PGA Tour for the players choosing to play there if that Tour fails. Tim also shares some tips to help us improve our mental game.

Jun 09, 202235 minSeason 9Ep. 14

Ian Baker Finch: 1991 Open Champion Talks LIV Tour, The Masters, Winning The Open, & Much More...

Ian Baker-Finch won the Open Championship in 1991 and is now one of the best Analysts in the game. You can hear Ian as part of the CBS broadcast team. In this segment, he shares his insights and concerns about the LIV Tour. We talk about his 3 Top 10 finishes and The Masters and what allowed him to play so well there. We hear about how he taught himself the game by reading Jack Nicklaus' book "Golf My Way" and then years later playing alongside Jack in a practice round at the 1985 Open Champions...

Jun 09, 202219 minSeason 9Ep. 14

Golf: Paul Tesori Talks Florida Gator Golf, Being on the Bag for Vijay Singh & Webb Simpson, Plus the LIV Tour...

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.

Jun 09, 202229 minSeason 9Ep. 14

Golf: Kip Henley, PGA Tour Caddie, Talks About Why He Hopes the LIV Tour Succeeds, Tour Players Being Underpaid, His Wife's Support, & Much More...

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.

Jun 09, 202231 minSeason 9Ep. 14

Golf: Tour Legends Tim Simpson & Ian Baker-Finch Plus Tour Caddies Paul Tesori & Kip Henley Join Me...

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, having to pay to use pictures of himself on his Web site, and if there is a path back to the PGA Tour for the players choosing to play there if that Tour fails. Tim also shares some tips to help us improve our mental game. Ian Baker-Finch won the Open Championship in 1991 and is now one of the best Analysts in the game. You can hear Ian as part of ...

Jun 08, 20221 hr 57 minSeason 9Ep. 14

The Golf Channel's Damon Hack Joins Me...

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.

Jun 04, 202232 minSeason 9Ep. 13

Golf: LPGA Legend Jane Blalock Talks Senior Majors, Women's Masters, & Much More...

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.

Jun 04, 202223 minSeason 9Ep. 13

Golf: Top Instructor Tom Patri Talks: PGA Championship, Mito Pereira, Justin Thomas, Steven Alker, & Course Conditions Then & Now...

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.

Jun 04, 202228 minSeason 9Ep. 13

Golf: Jeff Tracy, Host of Grilling at the Green, Joins Me...

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.

Jun 04, 202225 minSeason 9Ep. 13

Golf: Jane Blalock, Tom Patri, Jeff Tracy, & Damon Hack Join Me...

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 t...

Jun 02, 20221 hr 53 minSeason 9Ep. 13

Tucker Booth, Host of Rappers Don't Golf, Joins Me...

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...

May 30, 202231 minSeason 9Ep. 12

Award-Winning Course Designer Bill Bergin Joins Me...

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 h...

May 19, 202231 minSeason 9Ep. 11

2014 Georgia PGA Teacher of the Year Kevin Roman Shares Short Tips + Playing in the 2009 PGA Championship...

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 ha...

May 19, 202230 minSeason 9Ep. 11

Award-Winning Course Designer Bill Bergin & Top instructor Kevin Roman Join Me...

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...

May 18, 20221 hr 4 minSeason 9Ep. 11

Scott Verplank Talks Being Paired with Tiger at the 2007 PGA Championship Plus Playing in 2 Ryder Cups & Broadcasting This Year's PGA...

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...

May 12, 202225 minSeason 9Ep. 10

Keith Hirshland, Award Winning Author & Former Golf Channel Producer, Joins Me...

In this segment, 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. Keith also shares 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.

May 12, 202229 minSeason 9Ep. 10

Linda Hartough, Artist of the Majors, Joins Me...

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.

May 12, 202215 minSeason 9Ep. 10

Scott Verplank, Tom Patri, Linda Hartough, & Keith Hirshland Join Me...

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 la...

May 11, 20221 hr 37 minSeason 9Ep. 10

Fred Lynn, Major League Baseball Legend & Single Digit Handicap, Joins Me...

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 Pitc...

May 07, 202236 minSeason 9Ep. 9

Dave Stockton Jr., Former PGA Tour Player & Putting Guru, Joins Me...

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.

May 06, 202225 minSeason 9Ep. 8

Evan Schiller, Golf Course Photographer Extraordinaire, Joins 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.

May 06, 202228 minSeason 9Ep. 8
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