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.
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Chip Beck shares memories from his stellar college golf career at the University of Georgia plus advice and tips he received from some of the game's greatest legends.
It's Tom Patri's birthday and he joins me to celebrate on this segment of Next on the Tee. Hear TP's thoughts on Sergio Garcia's win at the Sanderson Farms Championship, how putting with your eyes closed could actually help you like it did Sergio, and whether Sergio belongs in the World Golf Hall of Fame. Tom also shares this thoughts on whether we should replace our 4 & 5 irons with hybrids.
Ralph Kepple talks about being in charge of the grounds at East Lake Golf Club home of the Tour Championship and the course Bobby Jones grew up playing on.
This week on Next on the Tee I'm joined by our resident Director of Instruction Tom Patri, 4 time winner on the PGA Tour Chip Beck, and East Lake Golf Club Director of Agronomy Ralph Kepple. Tom Patri shares his thoughts Sergio Garcia's win at the Sanderson Farms Championship and whether Sergio belongs in the World Golf Hall of Fame. Tom also talks about whether weekend golfers should have a 4 & 5 irons in their bags versus hybrids. Chip Becks shares memories from his stellar college golf ca...
Collin Morikawa's Instructor Rick Sessinghaus talks about the mental side of the game, teaming with Collin since he was 8 years old, how Collin's love of competition helped him make that 24 foot putt on top of Justin Thomas' 50 footer at the Workday Charity Open, and why winning the PGA Championship won't have Morikawa resting on his laurels.
Champions Tour Pro Paul Stankowski talks about turning 50 and joining the Champions Tour, the rules change that requires him to Monday qualify now versus his exempt status of a few years ago, and his emotional Champions Tour debut at the Pure Insurance Championship at Pebble Beach.
Class A PGA Professional Jack Diehl joins me in the final segment. Jack has been a PGA Professional at great courses all across the country. He shares tips for how to play in different conditions across regions; from dry air in Arizona to thin are in Colorado, to heavy humid air in the South. Jack also talks about his new home at the Grey Stone Golf & Country Club in Birmingham, Alabama site of the Regions Tradition a major on the Champions Tour.
Rick Sessinghaus, Paul Stankowski, and Jack Diehl join me... Collin Morikawa's Instructor Rick Sessinghaus talks about the mental side of the game, teaming with Collin since he was 8 years old, how Collin's love of competition helped him make that 24 foot putt on top of Justin Thomas' 50 footer at the Workday Charity Open, and why winning the PGA Championship won't have Morikawa resting on his laurels. Champions Tour Pro Paul Stankowski talks about turning 50 and joining the Champions Tour, the ...
Richard Zokol talks about his new app Mind Trak Golf that helps us detach emotionally from score and focus solely on executing the next shot. He also shares stories about his experience playing in the 2000 US Open that Tiger won by 15 strokes and the front nine 30 he shot during the final round, plus what it was like receiving his first invitation to The Masters following his victory in the Greater Milwaukee Open.
Tom Patri shares his thoughts on the US Open, how Winged Foot played, Bryson DeChambeau's win, and a look ahead to The Masters.
On this segment of Next on the Tee I'm joined by legendary PGA Professional Bob Ford. Bob was the Head Golf Pro at Oakmont Country Club for 37 years. He has simultaneously been the Head Professional at Seminole Golf Club during that time. Bob has been the Honorary Starter at the US Open over the last 4 years. He shares his thoughts about this year's tournament plus stories of playing with the legends of the game including Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Ben Hogan, Ben Crenshaw, Jay Sigel and many ...
This week on Next on the Tee I get reactions from the US Open from Honorary Starter and one of the most decorated PGA Professionals of all-time Bob Ford plus our resident Director of Instruction Tom Patri. Tom Patri shares his thoughts on the US Open, how Winged Foot played, Bryson DeChambeau's win, and a look ahead to The Masters. Bob Ford was the Head Golf Pro at Oakmont Country Club for 37 years. He has simultaneously been the Head Professional at Seminole Golf Club during that time. He has b...
Hal Sutton updates us on his new indoor teaching facility in Houston, Texas and if we can't go visit him there, how to get video lessons from him via his Web site, www.halsuttongolf.com. Hal and I also talk about his thoughts on the Tour Championship format, his experience playing in the 1984 US Open at Winged Foot, and what he expects to see during this year's tournament there.
Tom Patri shares his thoughts on what we've seen from Dustin Johnson over the last 4 events. He also shares a couple of playing tips for how to know if you're standing the proper distance away from the ball and how to better execute hitting 3 wood off the deck. His 3 wood suggestion will surprise you and Hal Sutton agreed in the next segment.
Bill Emblau talks about how his product can help us organize our golf clubs in our bags, get rid of the clanking sounds, make it easier to find the club you need, and better protect them from dings.
Tom Patri shares his thoughts on what we've seen from Dustin Johnson over the last 4 events. He also shares a couple of playing tips for how to know if you're standing the proper distance away from the ball and how to better execute hitting 3 wood off the deck. His 3 wood suggestion will surprise you and Hal Sutton agreed in the next segment. Hal Sutton updates us on his new indoor teaching facility in Houston, Texas and if we can't go visit him there, he offers video instruction through his Web...
On this segment of Next on the Tee 2019 PGA TOUR Champions Player of the Year Scott McCarron joins me. Scott talks about this season on the Champions Tour, the machine that is Bernhard Langer, having Phil Mickelson playing his first Champions Tour event, how the Tour is keeping them safe in their bubble, how much that bubble sucks, his first time playing with Tiger Woods, and making his first hole in one and backing it up with #2 seven holes late.
Class A Teaching Professional and A New Breed of Golf Co-Host Greg DuCharme joins me on this segment of Next on the Tee. Greg shares his thoughts on the Tour Championship format, people sleeping on Dustin Johnson, Tiger's lost short game, and the only two tournaments he thinks Tiger will have a chance to be competitive in over the rest of his regular Tour career.
Kenny Knox is one of the all-time great short game players. He shares tips for proper set up for straight putts plus right to left and left to right breakers. He also shares memories from being in the field for the 1986 Masters, being the only player who predicted on video that Jack would win, and battling John Daly in the 1991 PGA Championship.
2019 Champions Tour Player of the Year Scott McCarron, PGA Professional and Sirius/XM Co-Host of A New Breed of Golf Greg DuCharme, and former Tour Pro Kenny Knox Join Me... Scott McCarron talks about this season on the Champions Tour, the machine that is Bernhard Langer, having Phil Mickelson playing his first Champions Tour event, how the Tour is keeping them safe in their bubble, how much it sucks to be in the bubble, and the round when he made two hole in ones. Class A Teaching Professional ...
Michael Breed shares stories from his college golf days at Randolph-Macon College in Virginia including playing at the varsity level in golf, baseball, and tennis. He also talks about the impact his coach Ted Keller had on him as a player and a person. We also hear about his experience playing in the 1994 Greater Hartford Open, how he landed the job as an Assistant Pro at Augusta National, and what to expect from a November Masters Tournament.
Charlie Rymer and Duane Horton talk about The McLemore Golf Club located just outside of Chattanooga, Tennessee. We hear about how Duane's Development company plus Top Course Designers Bill Bergin and Rees Jones transformed that property into one of the best new courses in the country. Golf Digest named it the best inland finishing hole in America. Hear why plus the story behind the property, and all about the other amenities available at the resort in this segment of the show.
This week two of the Top Instructors in the game, Tom Patri & Michael Breed join me along with former PGA Tour Pro Charlie Rymer and the President of The McLemore Golf Club Duane Horton. Tom shares his thoughts on Dustin Johnson's big win at the Northern Trust and if using the word "only" is appropriate when discussing Dustin Johnson having won "only" 1 major. TP also shares a putting tip and proper set up and execution of shots with a 7 iron down to a wedge. Michael Breed shares stories fro...
John Cook shares memories from his time playing at Ohio State and helping them win the 1979 National Championship. We also talked about his 1978 US Amateur Championship victory over Scott Hoch, and his first win on Tour at the 1-81 Bing Crosby National Pro-Am in a 5 way playoff over some of the legends of the game in Hale Irwin, Bobby Clampett, Ben Crenshaw, and Barney Thompson.
Bob Friend shares the story about falling in love with Scottish golf when he played in the 2016 Senior Open Championship at Carnoustie. He also talks about Jordan Spieth and the amount of time he's taking over shots before pulling the trigger, the sign of a clouded mind. I asked Bob what he looked for in a caddie and why it was a penalty for Segundo Oliva Pinto's caddie to touch the sand on the 18th hole of his match in the US Amateur Championship.
Top Instructor Bob Grissett talks set up, spine angle and the things he learned from legendary Instructors Bob Toski, David Ledbetter and Jack Grout.
Gary Player joins me and we get an update on the health of his wife Vivienne who is battling pancreatic cancer. He also shares his thoughts on the frequency of guys shooting 59, how much more land Augusta National is going to need to buy to keep up with the golf ball, how he'd like to see Lee Elder join he and Jack Nicklaus for the honorary tee shot to begin The Masters, Sam Snead's longevity, and what he set he, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods apart from other players.
Bob Friend shares the story about falling in love with Scottish golf when he played in the 2016 Senior Open Championship at Carnoustie. He also talks about Jordan Spieth and the amount of time he's taking over shots before pulling the trigger, the sign of a clouded mind. I asked Bob what he looked for in a caddie and why it was a penalty for Segundo Oliva Pinto's caddie to touch the sand on the 18th hole of his match in the US Amateur Championship. John Cook shares memories from his time playing...
Sports Psychologist and one of the Top Instructors in the game, Dr. Alison Curdt joins me on this segment of the show. Alison talks about how to overcome the hole that you struggle with every time you play a particular course. She also shares a drill that you can do with a towel to improve shifting your weight and an incredibly easy putting drill that drastically improved my stroke.
Our resident Director of Instruction Tom Patri shares his thoughts on the PGA Championship and Collin Morikawa's victory. He also says it's time for Jordan Spieth to pull the rip cord and get a new voice before it's too late, plus talks about how to assess where you are in your backswing to ensure you're on the right path to the golf ball. Hear all that and more from Tom on his segment of Next on the Tee.
