Olin Browne talks about his goals for the 2019 season, his thoughts on the new rules, Paul Azinger taking over for Johnny Miller, and looking ahead to playing The Warren Golf Course at Notre Dame site of this year Senior Open Championship.
Feb 10, 2019•25 min•Ep. 192
Terry Koehler, "The Wedge Guy" talks about how to choose the right wedge bounce, the correct shaft for your wedges plus when to use your wedge, sand wedge, or lob wedge when you're around the green.
Feb 10, 2019•23 min•Ep. 191
On this edition of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast I'm joined by 2011 US Senior Open Champion Olin Browne, former Ben Hogan Golf CEO and "The Wedge Guy" Terry Koehler, plus my long lost cousin and PGA Professional John Mascari.
Feb 06, 2019•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 189
On this edition of Next on the Tee I'm joined by former PGA Tour Pro Richard Zokol and Top Instructors Brian Jacobs and Tom Patri. Richard shares his thoughts on some of the new rules and the ruling again Haotong Li. He also shares stories about playing alongside fellow BYU alumni Johnny Miller and with Jack Nicklaus. Brian talked about this year's PGA Merchandise Show, some of the new gadgets that caught his eye, plus shared some tips to keep the rust off your golf swing over the winter. Tom wa...
Jan 30, 2019•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 188
On this edition of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast I'm joined by: one of the best Instructors of all-time Dr. Jim Suttie, the Voice of Golf Peter Kessler, and Randy Peitsch, VP of Operations for the PGA Tour SuperStore. Dr. Suttie and Randy Peitsch join me from the PGA Merchandise Show. Dr. Suttie shares some great playing lessons and insights into the biomechanics of the golf swing. Randy Peitsch talks about the new equipment that the major manufacturers are debuting at the Show plus great new tec...
Jan 23, 2019•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 187
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 Tou...
Jan 16, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 186
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 ...
Jan 09, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 185
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 reversibl...
Dec 19, 2018•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 184
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.
Dec 12, 2018•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 183
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.
Dec 05, 2018•21 min•Ep. 182
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.
Dec 05, 2018•50 min•Ep. 181
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 providin...
Nov 28, 2018•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 180
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.
Nov 22, 2018•16 min•Ep. 179
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.
Nov 22, 2018•27 min•Ep. 178
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 ir...
Nov 21, 2018•55 min•Ep. 177
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.
Nov 16, 2018•21 min•Ep. 176
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 wil...
Nov 16, 2018•28 min•Ep. 175
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 Hammi...
Nov 15, 2018•54 min•Ep. 174
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.
Nov 11, 2018•23 min•Ep. 173
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.
Nov 11, 2018•22 min•Ep. 172
Michelle Holmes, Master Kids Instructor and Top Golf Course Designer Bill Bergin join me on this edition of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast. Michelle talks about growing up playing in the elements in Ireland, making the game fun for kids and a message for the parents of junior golfers. Bill Bergin shares his insights on Auburn golf, The McLemore Golf Resort and the course he's currently co-designing with Rees Jones and how he goes about deciding hole length and layout on new course designs. Hear al...
Nov 07, 2018•56 min•Ep. 171
PGA Tour Pro Nick O'Hern talks about which upcoming rules change is his favorite, why the European Ryder Cup team is so successful, what the International Team can learn for them for next year's President's Cup, how he was able to beat Tiger Woods twice in the World Match Play event and seeing the maturation of Justin Rose from 18 year old kid who couldn't make a cut to becoming #1 in the world. Hear all that and more on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast.
Nov 04, 2018•20 min•Ep. 170
Emmy Award winning Producer and author of 3 fabulous books, Keith Hirshland talks Johnny Miller's retirement, Paul Azinger taking over, losing Ben Wright from TV, how Scott Van Pelt created a big break for himself at The Golf Channel, and which Tour is the most challenging to produce and why. Hear all that and more on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast.
Nov 04, 2018•25 min•Ep. 169
Keith Hirshland, Author and former Producer for The Golf Channel and PGA Tour Pro Nick O'Hern join me on this edition of Next on the Tee golf podcast. Keith updates us on his great books, "Cover Me Boys I'm Going In", "Big Flies", "The Flower Girl Murder" and wets our whistle for a fourth book that he's working on. We also talked about Johnny Miller retiring, Paul Azinger taking over and who on Tour would make the next great Announcer. Keith also talks about why the Web.com Tour and LPGA Tours a...
Oct 31, 2018•55 min•Ep. 168
On this edition of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast I'm joined by 2011 Senior Open Champion Olin Browne and Top Instructor Dave Stockton Jr. I talked with both guys about playing out on the Champions Tour, their insights and experiences from being Assistant Captains on Ryder Cup teams and what went wrong with this year's team. Olin also talked about what it's like to be playing in a Champion's Tour tournament while his son is simultaneously trying to qualify for the Web.com Tour. I asked him if it's...
Oct 20, 2018•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 167
Top Instructors Rhonda Ferguson and Jack Diehl share their stories and playing lessons on this edition of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast. If you have a junior golfer in the family or you need some tips for how to play better in windy conditions, this is an episode for you.
Oct 15, 2018•55 min•Ep. 166
Matthew Laurance joins me on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Pocast and shares his thoughts on the Ryder Cup. Matthew talked about: what went wrong from the US team; why the European team was more fun to watch and more likeable; why Tiger Woods struggles so much in four ball and foursomes; and if an antagonist like Patrick Reed is good for golf.
Oct 04, 2018•24 min•Ep. 165
Legendary Broadcaster Ben Wright shares his insights on the Ryder Cup on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast. Hear his insights on why the US team lost, what they need to change going forward, and why the Ryder Cup means more to the European team. Mr. Wright also shared his memory of the 1969 Ryder Cup and "The Concession" between Jack Nicklaus and Tony Jacklin. He talks about why Nicklaus conceeding a 2 foot putt on the last hole to half their singles match, halving the overall competi...
Oct 04, 2018•19 min•Ep. 164
Hear Tour Edge VP of Marketing Jon Claffey talks about why so many of the players on Tour are putting Tour Edge fairway woods and hybrids in their bags. So far in 2018 their clubs have helped players earn 7 wins, 31 Top 5s, and 51 Top 10s. Their clubs are also half the price as the other big boys. Hear him talk about why on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast.
Oct 04, 2018•22 min•Ep. 163
On this edition of Next on the Tee I'm joined by: Jon Claffey VP of Marketing for Tour Edge, Legendary Broadcaster Mr. Ben Wright, and Actor turned Host of Backspin Golf Matthew Laurance.
Oct 03, 2018•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 162