Rob shares his thoughts on the proposed merger/partnership between the PIF and PGA Tour. I get his thoughts on whether there is a path back, not for the LIV Tour players to the PGA Tour, but for Jay Monahan. We get a great tip from Rob for how to recover from a wayward shot into the brush with a restricted backswing and a drill to improve your putting stroke and full swing using two water bottles.
Jul 12, 2023•34 min•Season 10Ep. 23
A theme on this show this week is getting reactions to the proposed merger between the PIF and PGA Tour. Brian shares his surprise when he heard the news. We also discuss if there is a path back, not for the LIV Tour players to the PGA Tour, but is there one for Jay Monahan? Brian also shares the work he's doing with several members of the Buffalo Bills. Plus, we hear about his incredible weight loss and fitness journey that has dramatically increased his clubhead speed and overall distance....
Jul 12, 2023•28 min•Season 10Ep. 23
A theme on this show this week is getting reactions to the proposed merger between the PIF and PGA Tour. Eric shares his disappointment when he heard the news. We also discuss if there is a path back to the PGA Tour, not for the LIV Tour players, but for Jay Monahan. We talk about how a player like Rickie Fowler can wake up one day and lose their swing and the grind to find their way back to the winner's circle. Eric also updates us on what's going on up at one of the great private clubs in the ...
Jul 12, 2023•38 min•Season 10Ep. 23
Greg Sabella is the Vice President of Marketing for Uneekor makers of some of the best launch monitors and simulators on the market. Greg tells us about their amazing simulators, ones we all wish we had in our basements, garages, or game rooms. Greg also talks about their Eye Mini launch monitors that are like the ones we see Tour pros have out on the driving range. We finish up hearing about their acquisition of Evnroll Putters and their SweetFace Technology which almost eliminates any dispersi...
Jul 12, 2023•19 min•Season 10Ep. 23
This week on the Next on the Tee podcast, I'm joined by 3 of the Top Instructors in the game who have become wonderful friends over the years, Rob Strano, Brian Jacobs, and Eric Johnson, PGA. New friend Greg Sabella, VP of Marketing for Uneekor, Inc., makes his Next on the Tee debut. A theme this week is getting reactions to the proposed merger between the PIF and PGA Tour. Rob, Brian, and Eric all share their disappointment when they heard the news. We also discuss if there is a path back, not ...
Jul 06, 2023•2 hr 1 min•Season 10Ep. 23
Rob Labritz shares stories from how he got his start as a PGA Professional and dominating the local New York events. We hear about the grind through mini Tours and barely making enough money to live week to week. How he got through Champions Tour qualifying to now playing on the Champions Tour. Rob also talks about his preparation for the US Senior Open, and picking the brains of his peers.
Jul 06, 2023•24 min•Season 10Ep. 22
Doug Coors is a member of the Coors Brewing family. He talks about growing up Coors and getting into the family business. We hear when he first got interested in golf and how a chance request to help Edel Golf with their manufacturing process led to him buying the company. Doug also talks about their detailed fitting process and why their new SMS irons are going to take your game to new heights.
Jul 06, 2023•25 min•Season 10Ep. 22
In this segment, I'm joined by Chandler Withington, a PGA Professional who worked at some of the best courses in the US like Seminole, Merion, and Hazeltine. He talks about what it was like being at those historic courses and helping to host the Walker Cup, a Ryder Cup, and the Women's PGA Championship. Then he bet on himself and walked away to start his own business as an artist. You can see his fantastic artwork by going to www.archive22.com.
Jul 06, 2023•35 min•Season 10Ep. 22
In this segment, TP accurately predicts that Rickie Fowler will win the Rocket Mortgage Classic. We also hear how players with unconventional swings and putting strokes made it work, how he gained length through technology, and the challenge of teaching this generation's junior golfers.
Jul 06, 2023•24 min•Season 10Ep. 22
In this episode I'm joined by Top Instructor Tom Patri, Champions Tour Pro Rob Labritz, Edel Golf CEO Doug Coors, & PGA Professional turned fantastic Artist Chandler Withington. TP accurately predicts that Rickie Fowler will win the Rocket Mortgage Classic. We also hear how players with unconventional swings and putting strokes made it work, how he gained length through technology, and the challenge of teaching this generation's junior golfers. Rob Labritz shares stories from how he got his ...
Jun 28, 2023•1 hr 53 min•Season 10Ep. 22
Sirius/XM's Mark Carnevale shares his thoughts on Los Angeles Country Club and the US Open. Since we spoke just after Father's Day, Mark tells the story about when he made it through Q-School and the telephone call he made to his dad. We also hear about his idol Arnold Palmer and playing in his first US Open in 1994 which also happened to be Mr. Palmer's final US Open appearance.
Jun 28, 2023•46 min•Season 10Ep. 21
Debbie O'Connell is one of my all-time favorite guests and people on the planet. She shares her mental game tips for how to use our Mind Over Pars, what to consider before trying to buy a better game, and tips to improve our short games. Download her free instructional courses by texting the word Flow to 7273390106 to get into a Flow state of mind and Yes to that same number with coupon code Champion2023 to get her Play Like a Champion course free.
Jun 28, 2023•53 min•Season 10Ep. 21
Drew Koehler, Co-Founder of Blue Tees Golf joins me in this segment. Drew tells the story of how 3 friends with broken range finders thought there must be a better way so they decided to start and fund their own golf technology company. You'll how they got their idea off the ground, took on the big boys on the block, and how they're set to revolutionize the golf tech industry going forward.
Jun 28, 2023•26 min•Season 10Ep. 21
One of the great Actors of our time, Laura Cayouette, joins me in this special bonus episode of Next on the Tee. Laura shares her stories of: Living in a commune at age 12 How a girl from Maryland with a degree in English comes to get to Masters degree at the University of South Alabama. The sometimes scary times of being a young beautiful woman trying to get into Acting. What it's like working with Quentin Tarantino. Being in one of the great movies of our time Django Unchained What it's like b...
Jun 24, 2023•55 min•Season 10Ep. 22
This week I am joined by Blue Tee Golf Co-Founder Drew Koehler, Top 50 LPGA Instructor Debbie O'Connell, and 1992 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year Mark Carnevale. Drew Koehler tells the story of how 3 friends with broken range finders thought there must be a better way so they decided to start and fund their own golf technology company. You'll how they got their idea off the ground, took on the big boys on the block, and how they're set to revolutionize the golf tech industry going forward. Debbie O'...
Jun 21, 2023•2 hr 7 min•Season 10Ep. 21
Rick Reilly joins me in this special segment of the show. Rick shares his thoughts on: The US Open and LA Country Club LIV/PGA Tour merger Phil vs. Tiger Who is the greatest of all-time Jack or Tiger His 694 tries to make a hole in one Some of his favorite golf holes Living in Italy during the Covid outbreak. Playing golf with Donald Trump And much more...
Jun 19, 2023•43 min•Season 10Ep. 20
Bill Bergin updates us on the progress of his latest course design partnership with Rees Jones, The Outpost, up at McLemore. We also hear about his experiences playing in 3 US Opens, and who he likes this year.
Jun 19, 2023•24 min•Season 10Ep. 19
Tom Patri shares his shock at the announced merger/partnership between the PIF & PGA Tour. We hear about Tom's relationship with Jimmy Dunne, who brokered the deal, and the reaction from around the game including Rory McIlroy feeling like a sacrificial lamb.
Jun 19, 2023•32 min•Season 10Ep. 19
Joe Grohman has won the Patriots Award 8 times for his work with our wounded military personnel and Veterans. He talks about his adaptive golf program and the positive impact it has on the lives of those who come to his clinics. To check it out go to: www.joegrohmanfoundation.org
Jun 19, 2023•27 min•Season 10Ep. 19
Dr. Bern Bernacki is the President of the Golf Heritage Society. They are the foremost authority on golf collectibles and the history of the game. Their annual convention is coming up in October in Lexington, Kentucky. Bern shares the collectibles we'll see there plus he discusses the Society of Hickory Golfers and some of the historic golf courses around the Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania areas.
Jun 16, 2023•1 hr 51 min•Season 10Ep. 19
In this episode, I'm joined by our Resident Director of Instruction Tom Patri, one of the Top Golf Course Designers of our time Bill Bergin, PGA Professional and Top Adaptive Golf Instructor Joe Grohman, and the President of the Golf Heritage Society Dr. Bern Bernacki. Tom Patri shares his shock at the announced merger/partnership between the PIF & PGA Tour. We hear about Tom's relationship with Jimmy Dunne, who brokered the deal, and the reaction from around the game including Rory McIlroy ...
Jun 15, 2023•1 hr 51 min•Season 10Ep. 19
Jim McLean is one of the all-time great Instructors in our game. We talk about: Getting his start teaching at West Chester Country Club Working with former college teammates Bruce Lietzke and John Mahaffey. Getting arrested while going through Q-School. Improving our mental game. His book, "The X Factor Swing" Rory's recent struggles. The Top 10 greatest players of all-time. The upcoming Ryder Cup And getting proper width in your backswing. Be sure to subscribe to his YouTube channel for dozens ...
Jun 07, 2023•34 min•Season 10Ep. 18
My long-lost cousin John Mascari is the Director of Golf at Alpine Country Club in Alpine, New Jersey. He also Co-Hosts the On The Tee show on ESPN Radio in New York. In this segment, I get John's insights on Michael Block's performance in the PGA Championship and how Block lifted up all 29,000 PGA Professionals. We hear about the great things John and his peers are doing to grow the game plus we get a tip on how to make solid contact from a fairway bunker.
Jun 01, 2023•26 min•Season 10Ep. 17
Damon Hack shares his insights from being at Oak Hill for the PGA Championship. I also get his perspective on the future of LIV Golf, their players potentially playing in the Ryder Cup, and Tiger's future.
May 31, 2023•22 min•Season 10Ep. 16
Doc shares his thoughts on the PGA Championship, Brooks' win, and the emergence of Michael Block. We also talk about the power of self-confidence, how to deal with tournament pressure, and our country's loss of spiritual direction.
May 31, 2023•29 min•Season 10Ep. 16
Tucker Booth helped Lisa Cornwell write her just-released book, "Trouble Maker, A Memoir of Sexism, Retaliation, and the Fight They Didn't See Coming." We hear about Lisa's early days of being a 4 time Arkansas state amateur champion and her friendship with Tiger and Earl Woods. We also hear about being cousins with former President Bill Clinton, how Hilary Clinton came to write the forward to her book, the sexism she dealt with as an employee of Golf Channel, and how HR there and with parent co...
May 31, 2023•31 min•Season 10Ep. 16
In this episode, I'm joined by 1987 US Amateur Champion and 5-time winner on Tour Billy Mayfair, the Director of Golf at Alpine Country Club and US Kids Master Professional John Mascari, and our resident Director of Instruction Tom Patri. Billy Mayfair takes us back to the 1998 Nissan Open when he became the only player to ever beat Tiger Woods in a playoff. We hear how he birdied the last hole to tie Tiger and then birdied that hole again in the playoff to win. Billy also shares his thoughts on...
May 31, 2023•1 hr 42 min•Season 10Ep. 17
In this episode you'll hear from Bobby Jones' grandson Dr. Bob Jones IV, Golf Channel Host Damon Hack, and the Host of the Rappers Don't Golf podcast and Author Tucker Booth. Doc shares his thoughts on the PGA Championship, Brooks' win, and the emergence of Michael Block. We also talk about the power of self-confidence, how to deal with tournament pressure and our country's loss of spiritual direction. Damon Hack shares his insights from being at Oak Hill for the PGA Championship. I also get his...
May 24, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Season 10Ep. 16
John McGuire, CEO of Zing Performance joins me in this special segment of the show. Former Tour Player Tim Simpson sang John's praises in a recent segment he did with me for the work Zing Performance has done helping Tim overcome his anxiety. John takes us through the program they offer and how it defrags the brain and resets the cerebellum. He says in 30-90 days they can rid your brain of anxiety and help both military personnel and people like you and me overcome PTSD. John has offered to give...
May 23, 2023•31 min•Season 10Ep. 15
Bruce and I start off discussing his win in the 1969 Byron Nelson Classic, with Mr. Nelson on hand to congratulate him. You'll hear his experiences playing Oak Hill in the 1968 US Open and 1980 PGA Championship, winning the 1970 Bob Hope Classic, and his friendship with Dean Martin. We also discuss the double eagle he made on the 8th hole at Augusta National during the 1967 Masters.
May 22, 2023•18 min•Season 10Ep. 14
