This week my guests are Top Instructor Tom Patri, PGA Hall of Famer Bob Ford, PGA Tour Legend Tom Purtzer, and the Founder of FarmLinks at Pursell Farms named Best Public Course in Alabama, David Pursell. Tom Patri shares his thoughts on the similarities between the first two years of Collin Morikawa's career and Tigers'. We also talk about Patrick Reed replacing Bryson DeChambeau on the US Olympic team and if Reed wins the gold, could he repair some of his tarnished reputation? Bob Ford takes u...
Jul 28, 2021•1 hr 55 min•Season 8Ep. 21
My guests this week are two of the Top Instructors in the game Tom Patri and Bob Grissett plus Golf Writer and Author Jay Revell. TP is back and shares his thoughts on Collin Morikawa's big win at The Open Championship plus whether Louie Oosthuzien's season is a successful one or one of missed opportunities. He also shares his thoughts on Jordan Spieth and Bryson DeChambeau's meltdown about his Cobra driver. It was so much fun having Jay Revell as part of the show. He has a wonderful book out ti...
Jul 21, 2021•1 hr 36 min•Season 8Ep. 20
It's Open Championship week and I had a chance to talk with 3 guys who have hoisted the Claret Jug: Ian Baker-Finch, Mark Calcavecchia, and Mark Wiebe. Hear them share their stories for what it was like for them that week, the challenges of coming down the stretch with the lead, and their post-tournament adventures with the Jug.
Jul 12, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 8Ep. 19
Mark Wiebe shares his insights on preparing to play in an Open Championship. We hear about how mentally challenging links golf is over in England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland due to the frequent weather changes and undulations in the fairways and greens. Mark also shares what he was looking for from his caddie and some of the answers may surprise you.
Jul 11, 2021•30 min•Season 8Ep. 18
Former Tour Caddie Russ Holden was on the bag for over a decade for Bernhard Langer. He also served as Caddie Captain on the 2004 European Ryder Cup team. He shares his insights from that experience and the great work he's doing now for our Military Veterans through his organization Caddy For A Cure.
Jul 11, 2021•33 min•Season 8Ep. 18
Callaway Content Manager John Wunder talks about the evolution of golf equipment and why we don't need to roll the ball back. John points out that the bombers aren't dominating tournaments plus course designers can combat distance through course conditions and layout.
Jul 11, 2021•20 min•Season 8Ep. 18
Andy Lano was out in Big Sky, Montana, and visited The Reserve at Moonlight Basin where The Match was played this week. He talks about the course and his opinion on whether these types of events have run their course. We also hear about his experience caddying in the 2004 Ryder Cup plus his business, Golf Mastery, which helps us with course management and decision making. Check out how you can tap into Andy's wisdom from 25 years as a Tour caddie online at www.golfmastery.net....
Jul 10, 2021•25 min•Season 8Ep. 18
In this episode of Next on the Tee my guest are: 2013 Sr. Open Champion Mark Wiebe, former Tour Caddies Andy Lano and Russ Holden, plus Callaway Content Manager John Wunder. Mark Wiebe shares his insights on preparing to play in an Open Championship. We hear about how mentally challenging links golf is over in England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland due to the frequent weather changes and undulations in the fairways and greens. Mark also shares what he was looking for from his caddie and some of t...
Jul 08, 2021•1 hr 53 min•Season 8Ep. 18
John Cook won the 1978 US Amateur Championship, is a member of the Ohio State Hall of Fame, and won 21 times between the PGA & Champions Tours. Hear him share stories from his biggest victories, close calls in major championships, and his induction into the Southern California Golf Hall of Fame.
Jun 29, 2021•27 min•Season 8Ep. 17
Kevin Roman talks about the principles of the Plane Truth Golf swing and agrees with Hal Sutton on teaching his students to hit it far first and straight second.
Jun 29, 2021•29 min•Season 8Ep. 17
Tournament Director Nathan Grube is back sharing his insights on the Travelers Champion and course set up at TPC River Highlands. I'm also joined by my Thursday Night Tailgate Co-Host Bob Lazzari who is on-site covering the tournament. Nathan takes us through the amazing charitable work they do giving back to the local community. We also hear about great moments from the tournament's history like the day the earth shook...when Jordan Spieth holed out from the bunker to win in a playoff in 2017. ...
Jun 23, 2021•41 min•Season 8Ep. 16
Mark Calcavecchia shares his thoughts on Phil Mickelson's win at the PGA Championship plus if we could see more 50+ year old players doing the same going forward. He also shares his thoughts on Jon Rahm having to withdraw from The Memorial, his experience playing in the 1989 and 1991 Ryder Cups, the gamesmanship that went from Seve during his matches, and if playing this year's Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits isn't much of a home course advantage.
Jun 10, 2021•27 min•Season 8Ep. 15
Jane Blalock shares stories from her legendary LPGA career including her wins over LPGA Hall of Famers like Carol Mann, Kathy Whitworth, and Judy Rankin. We also what her life was like off the course, the impact Dinah Shore had on the LPGA Tour, and how Jane helped start the LPGA Legends Tour.
Jun 10, 2021•24 min•Season 8Ep. 15
Jim McLean tells stories from his great college career at the University of Houston and getting to play alongside legends like Bruce Lietzke, John Mahaffey, Bobby Wadkins, Bill Rogers, and Tom Jenkins. We also hear about the work he's done as an Instructor with dozens of the greatest players of all time including our good friends Gary Player, Hal Sutton, and Jane Geddes, and the over 400 Teachers that have been certified through his instructional schools.
Jun 10, 2021•32 min•Season 8Ep. 15
Hear stories and insights from two of the game's great Legends in 1989 Open Champion Mark Calcavecchia and 27-time winner on the LPGA Tour Jane Blalock plus one of the all-time great Instructors Jim McLean. Mark Calcavecchia shares his thoughts on Phil Mickelson's win at the PGA Championship plus if we could see more 50+ year old players doing the same going forward. He shares his thoughts on Jon Rahm having to withdraw from The Memorial, his experience playing in the 1989 and 1991 Ryder Cups, t...
Jun 09, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Season 8Ep. 15
In this segment of the Next on the Tee podcast, Chip Beck may be the most positive person on the planet and it comes through in our conversation. Hear him sharing memories from playing in the 1991 Ryder Cup at Kiawah Island, which is remembered for being the War on the Shore. Hear about how he and Paul Azinger faced off against Seve Ballesteros and Jose Maria Olazabal and the gamesmanship that went on during their matches. We also hear about Chip's close calls in majors, how that prepared him to...
Jun 04, 2021•35 min•Season 8Ep. 14
Bill Bergin updates us on his course design projects including the great work he did at McLemore, which will continue with a second 18 that promises to be even better than the first. Bill gave me advice on how to play the course so I can beat my buddies when we go on our annual golf trip which will be at McLemore this year. We also hear his insights and memories on Pete Dye's design work, what it was like qualifying for and playing in the 1980 US Open at Baltusrol and the 1984 Open Championship ...
Jun 04, 2021•31 min•Season 8Ep. 14
Michelle Holmes talks about the joy of teaching young kids the game, the importance of parental support, and the impact our facial expressions can have when our kids hit poor shots. What we are communicating to our kids will stick with them and impact other aspects of their lives. Michelle is a treasure in our game and why comes through in everything she does. Hear our conversation here.
Jun 04, 2021•17 min•Season 8Ep. 14
Tom Patri shares his thoughts on Phil Mickelson's big win, Phil's place among the all-time greats, coupled with Stewart Cink's 2 wins this year, do Old Guys Rule, plus putting tips to help us make those 3-5 foot knee knockers that can make or break our rounds.
Jun 04, 2021•24 min•Season 8Ep. 14
Joining me on this episode are Top Instructor Tom Patri, 4 Time winner on Tour Chip Beck, Top US Kids Instructor Michelle Holmes, and Top Golf Course Designer Bill Bergin. Tom Patri shares his thoughts on Phil Mickelson's big win, Phil's place among the all-time greats, coupled with Stewart Cink's 2 wins this year, do Old Guys Rule, plus putting tips to help us make those 3-5 foot knee knockers that can make or break our rounds. Chip Beck may be the most positive person on the planet and it come...
Jun 02, 2021•1 hr 55 min•Season 8Ep. 14
Keith Jarvis, Golf Channel Lead Instructor, shares his reaction to Phil's big win at the PGA Championship plus his own experience playing The Ocean Course at Kiawah. We also get a tip for how to fix our swing path if we're suffering from the shanks.
May 30, 2021•26 min•Season 8Ep. 13
Dr. Bob Jones IV shares his thoughts on the PGA Championship and reacts to my thought that his grandfather is the most important person in golf history - his 13 majors in 8 years and without him, there's no Masters. We also talk about his grandfather being 1 of only 2 people to get 2 ticker-tape parades through downtown New York City (John Glenn being the other), and he gives us a tip for how to handle tournament pressure at any level.
May 30, 2021•26 min•Season 8Ep. 13
Keith Hirshland shares his thoughts on the PGA Championship, what we saw from Phil, what causes him to press the mute button during golf broadcasts, and the two players he feels like have been the most influential in golf history, We also talk about his latest book, "Murphy Murphy and the Case of Serious Crisis" which was named Book Talk Radio Club Book of the Year.
May 30, 2021•28 min•Season 8Ep. 13
Brian Jacobs shares his thoughts on the PGA Championship and what we saw from Phil Mickelson. He also shares tips for how to chip it closer and hit better shots out of the deep rough.
May 30, 2021•33 min•Season 8Ep. 13
This week on the Next on the Tee podcast we talk about Phil's incredible victory at the PGA Championship plus how to gain more distance off the tee and chip it closer with two of the Top Instructors in the game Keith Jarvis & Brian Jacobs plus Dr. Bob Jones IV and former Golf Channel Producer and Author Keith Hirshland.
May 27, 2021•1 hr 58 min•Season 8Ep. 13
Mark Carnevale is on-site at the PGA Championship at The Ocean Course on Kiawah Island. He shares his insights on the course conditions, what to expect this week, and who he thinks the course favors. We also discuss the myriad of coaches Tour players have now and combined with all of the stats available to them, is that actually too much information to process?
May 22, 2021•38 min•Season 8Ep. 12
Tom Patri shares tips for playing in windy conditions like the ones the PGA Tour players are likely to face at the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island, for the PGA Championship. We hear his experience playing there plus his thoughts on the NCAA canceling the Women's Regional Tournament last week in Baton Rouge.
May 22, 2021•30 min•Season 8Ep. 12
Joe Grohman has known Tiger since Tiger was 13. As the Head Golf Pro at the Navy Course at Seal Beach, Joe became friends with Earl and Tiger. A picture of Joe & Tiger appears on the cover of Joe's book, "How to Golf A Beginner's Guide, and Earl wrote the forward. Joe was interviewed for the HBO documentary about Tiger's life that aired early this year. Hear his thoughts on what that experience was like, and if Tiger was depicted fairly.
May 22, 2021•25 min•Season 8Ep. 12
Tom Patri shares tips for playing in windy conditions like the ones the PGA Tour players are likely to face at the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island, for the PGA Championship, plus his thoughts on the NCAA canceling the Women's Regional Tournament last week in Baton Rouge. Joe Grohman has known Tiger since Tiger was 13. As the Head Golf Pro at the Navy Course at Seal Beach, Joe became friends with Earl and Tiger. A picture of Joe & Tiger appears on the cover of Joe's book, "How to Golf A Beginne...
May 19, 2021•1 hr 38 min•Season 8Ep. 12
Brent Dornford updates us on what's going on over at Old Head Golf Links in Kinsale, Ireland as they start to open back up from the Covid-19 pandemic. We also hear about some of the new course redesign work that was completed recently and the Tour players they are anticipating making the short trip over following this year's Open Championship.
May 15, 2021•32 min•Season 8Ep. 11
