Tour Legends Hal Sutton, Billy Mayfair, & Olin Browne & Top Instructor Tom Patri join me... We look back at The Players Championship with 3 guys who've played in it several times including Hal Sutton who won it twice. We also talk about the Tour Players' waning desire to play in the Arnold Palmer Invitational due to the course conditions and Mr. Palmer no longer being with us. Tom Patri talks about being with Fred Couples during Fred's Players Championship win in 1984. Tom also lends his...
Mar 16, 2022•1 hr 49 min•Season 9Ep. 1
Bob Byman, 1979 Bay Hill Classic Champion, joins me on this special segment of Next on the Tee. Bob shares his stories from helping Wake Forest win back-to-back National Championships alongside Curtis Strange and Jay Haas. We also hear about how he came full circle from Arnold Palmer recommending that he play his college golf at Wake Forest after Bob qualified for the 1972 US Open Championship and played a practice round with Arnold Palmer, to playing there on an Arnold Palmer scholarship, to Bo...
Jan 24, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 8Ep. 34
Bobby Nichols shares memories from his 1964 PGA Championship plus battling against the Big 3 in the '60s and '70s.
Nov 10, 2021•24 min•Season 8Ep. 33
Ross Greenburg joins me and talks about the 1962 US Open documentary he did for the USGA and how it was a dream come true doing a respective of that tournament with Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus. He also talks about his first visit to Augusta National and the feature film he did about the 1980 US Hockey team.
Nov 09, 2021•29 min•Season 8Ep. 32
John Cook shares his thoughts on the Ryder Cup and the new World Champions Cup that will be coming to the Champions Tour in November of 2022. We also hear about his work with Patrick Cantlay, how John was successfully able to transition to the broadcast booth, and for those of us north of 50 years of age, John provides a tip for how to keep your swing long and fluid.
Oct 17, 2021•28 min•Season 8Ep. 31
Tim Simpson talks about how lyme disease took away his opportunity to be a member of the US Ryder Cup team in 1991. We also hear about his relationship with Sam and JC Snead, the things that Sam taught him, and tips for how to consistently make center clubface contact.
Oct 17, 2021•25 min•Season 8Ep. 31
Olin Browne shares his thoughts on the wrap-around Tour season, the importance of accuracy off the tee for those of us who can't drive it 300+ yards, Bernhard Langer the prankster, what Phil Mickelson brings to the Champions Tour, and his thoughts on the new World Champions Cup...
Oct 17, 2021•20 min•Season 8Ep. 31
Matthew Laurance shares his thoughts on the Ryder Cup as well and what it's done for Bryson DeChambeau's personal brand. We also hear about his friendship with long-time Billy Joel band drummer Liberty DeVitto, and being recognized by the Kentucky Section of the PGA of America for his contributions to the game.
Oct 17, 2021•42 min•Season 8Ep. 31
Damon Hack joins me fresh off covering the Ryder Cup. He talks about what it was like being on the grounds of Whistling Straits and immersed in that fandom. He also shares his insights on how Captain Stricker molded this group into a team, whether Patrick Reed will ever be a part of a US team again, and overreaction Monday to the European team's loss.
Oct 15, 2021•26 min•Season 8Ep. 29
Wayne Talsky is a wonderful long-time listener and supporter of the show. He is also a fantastic amateur player who has played courses that are on all of our bucket lists. He shares his experience going through trying to qualify for the US Senior Open earlier this year at The Bear's Club. He took his Next on the Tee hat on a fantastic golf adventure this summer to New York and he played some of the courses we'd all like to get on like National Golf Links, Hudson National, and the Golf Club at So...
Oct 15, 2021•21 min•Season 8Ep. 29
Avery Zweig is one of the top US junior players in the country. She's currently 4th in the AJGA Girl's rankings and #1 for the class of 2025. At 14 she's won just about every junior title out there including the Annika Invitational earlier this year. She was a member of the US Jr. Solheim Cup team and qualified as the 1st alternate for this year's Women's US Open. We hear all those stories and more...
Oct 15, 2021•19 min•Season 8Ep. 29
Scott Verplank joins me in this segment. We start off hearing memories from his amazing college golf career at Oklahoma State. Scott talks about why a Texas boy crossed rival state lines to play at OSU. We also hear about the National Championship they won in 1983, how he won the individual title in 1986, and how he doubled down and won the US Amateur that year as well. Scott also takes us inside what it was like being a part of the winning 1985 US Walker Cup team, being a part of two US Ryder C...
Oct 15, 2021•25 min•Season 8Ep. 29
In this episode, I am excited to be joined by Champions Tour Pros John Cook, Tim Simpson, and Olin Browne plus former Actor now Backspin Golf Host Matthew Laurance joining me. John Cook shares his thoughts on the Ryder Cup and the new World Champions Cup that will be coming to the Champions Tour in November of 2022. We also hear about his work with Patrick Cantlay, how John was successfully able to transition to the broadcast booth, and for those of us north of 50 years of age, John provides a t...
Oct 13, 2021•2 hr•Season 8Ep. 31
Donnie Hammond shares his insights on the Ryder Cup and the recent rash of player/caddie breakups. We also hear about the less glamorous side of life on Tour and memories from his victory at the 1986 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic.
Oct 09, 2021•24 min•Season 8Ep. 30
Kellie Stenzel has been named a Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor every year since 2009. She talked about the growth of the game on the women's side thanks to great events like the Solheim Cup and the truly international leaderboard at the Olympics. She also talked about why most of us should switch to wedges with a high degree of bounce, tips for choosing the right clubs to chip around the green, plus a tip for how to get it close to the hole when your ball is embedded in deep rough just off the...
Oct 09, 2021•31 min•Season 8Ep. 30
Tom celebrates his birthday with us by sharing his thoughts on the Ryder Cup, Bryson DeChambeau's image transformation, missing the old silly season, plus what we need to change when the fairway and greens get harder as the temperature gets lower.
Oct 09, 2021•28 min•Season 8Ep. 30
Dr. Bern Bernacki is the President of the Golf Heritage Society. He gave insights into some of the historic golf courses in and around the Pittsburgh & Northeast Ohio areas, including the Clearview Golf Club which is the first golf course designed and built by an African American, William Powell. We also hear about the Bob O'Connor Golf Course which dates back to 1897, the recent Golf Heritage Society 50th Anniversary Convention, and some of the cool pieces of golf memorabilia that were on d...
Oct 09, 2021•21 min•Season 8Ep. 30
On this episode, my guests are a pair of Top 100 Instructors Tom Patri and Kellie Stenzel plus former Tour Pro Donnie Hammond and the President of the Golf Heritage Society Dr. Bern Bernacki. Tom celebrates his birthday with us by sharing his thoughts on the Ryder Cup, Bryson DeChambeau's image transformation, missing the old silly season, plus what we need to change when the fairway and greens get harder as the temperature gets lower. Donnie Hammond shares his insights on the Ryder Cup and the ...
Oct 06, 2021•1 hr 49 min•Season 8Ep. 30
In this episode, my guests are Champions Tour Pro Scott Verplank, the Golf Channel's Damon Hack, Top Junior Player Avery Zweig, and an amateur golfer that I truly envy Wayne Talsky. Scott Verplank starts off hearing memories from his amazing college golf career at Oklahoma State. Scott talks about why a Texas boy crossed rival state lines to play at OSU. We also hear about the National Championship they won in 1983, how he won the individual title in 1986, and how he doubled down and won the US ...
Sep 29, 2021•1 hr 37 min•Season 8Ep. 29
Jane Blalock adds her two cents for why team camaraderie is the issue preventing the US teams from winning the Solheim and Ryder Cups. We also hear about why she enjoyed playing over in Japan and winning back-to-back World Ladies Championships there, what life on the LPGA Tour was like off the course during the 1970s & 80s, what it was like being the subject of one of LeRoy Nieman's famous sports paintings and being appointed by President Bush to the President's Council for Sports and Physic...
Sep 28, 2021•24 min•Season 8Ep. 28
Charles Cox is the CEO of SwingU, a great app that provides GPS distances for every course. You can also get wind speed and elevation data, the ability to track your scores, strokes gained analysis, your handicap, and get access to on-demand tips and playing lessons. Charles tells us how their technology gathers all of that plus will recommend what club to hit as well. Check them out online at www.swingu.com
Sep 28, 2021•29 min•Season 8Ep. 28
Top 100 Instructor Nancy Quarcelino talks about the advice she would give Team USA to help them be victorious. We also get tips for when to hit a hard iron shot versus taking one less club and hitting it softer, her 3 ups to gain more distance off the tee, and proper foot alignment to help get a better turn.
Sep 28, 2021•24 min•Season 8Ep. 28
TP shares his thoughts on the Tour Championship, Patrick Cantlay vs. Jon Rahm for Player of the Year, why the US Ryder Cup players just can't seem to play as a team, plus a tip for how to escape when we've hit one into the trees.
Sep 28, 2021•26 min•Season 8Ep. 28
Top 100 Instructor Jonathan Yarwood joins me in this segment. Jonathan shares his thoughts on working with 2005 US Open Champion Michael Campbell and how unfairly some in the media treat Michael's major championship victory. Jonathan also talks about doing some work with the Korda sisters, shares his insights on the Ryder Cup, plus a tip for getting out of a greenside bunker.
Sep 23, 2021•34 min•Season 8Ep. 29
We're talking Cups, Solheim & Ryder, with LPGA Legend Jane Blalock, Top Instructors Tom Patri & Nancy Quarcelino, plus Swing U CEO Charles Cox. TP shares his thoughts on the Tour Championship, Patrick Cantlay vs. Jon Rahm for Player of the Year, why the US Ryder Cup players just can't seem to play as a team, plus a tip for how to escape when we've hit one into the trees. Jane Blalock adds her two cents for why team camaraderie is the issue preventing the US teams from winning the Solheim...
Sep 22, 2021•1 hr 50 min•Season 8Ep. 28
Tim Cusick is now a member of the Education Faculty of the PGA of America at their new headquarters in Frisco, Texas. Tim updates us on how their new facility and two championship golf courses that will host major championships are coming along. He also shares tips for how to read greens, dial in our distance control from 100 yards in, and fix your swing if you're struggling with coming over the top.
Sep 20, 2021•25 min•Season 8Ep. 27
Shane LeBaron recently became the first Director of Instruction at Cherry Hills Golf Club which has been the site of many major championships. We all remember Arnold Palmer's charge in the final round to win the 1960 US Open there. Its also seen Andy North win a US Open, Phil Mickelson win a US Amateur, and Jack Nicklaus win a US Senior Open. Shane takes us around the course plus shares the best putting tip I've heard in the 8 years of doing this show.
Sep 20, 2021•19 min•Season 8Ep. 27
John Fought shares stories from his college days at BYU and their rich golf history. We also hear how he captured the 1977 US Amateur championship, his time being a part of the victorious US Walker Cup team, his 5th place finish in the 1983 PGA Championship plus his golf course design work.
Sep 20, 2021•36 min•Season 8Ep. 27
Bob Byman shares stories from his college golf days at Wake Forest and how Arnold Palmer encouraged him to go there following a practice round they played together at Pebble Beach when Bob qualified to play in the US Open at age 17. We also hear about how he teamed with Curtis Strange and Jay Haas while at Wake Forest to win back-to-back National Championships in 1974 & '75. Things would come full circle with Mr. Palmer when Bob won the 1979 Bay Hill Invitational, which was the first year Mr...
Sep 20, 2021•29 min•Season 8Ep. 27
In this episode I'm joined by Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor Tim Cusick, 1979 Bay Hill Classic Champion Bob Byman, Cherry Hills Director of Instruction Shane LeBaron, and 1977 US Amateur Champion John Fought. Tim Cusick is now a member of the Education Faculty of the PGA of America at their new headquarters in Frisco, Texas. Tim updates us on how their new facility and two championship golf courses that will host major championships are coming along. He also shares tips for how to read greens,...
Sep 15, 2021•1 hr 53 min•Season 8Ep. 27
