In this episode of Next on the Tee , we’re joined by 2019 Charles Schwab Cup Champion Scott McCarron, as he gears up for the new season. Scott shares insights into his current health and the state of his game as he prepares for another competitive year. We also discuss the accessibility and visibility challenges the Champions Tour faces, despite the exceptional talent and fan engagement from its players. We explore how the Champions Tour could become the focus of Pro golf when Tiger Woods turns ...
Mar 10, 2025•29 min•Season 12Ep. 9
On this very special bonus episode of Next on the Tee , I’m excited to welcome golf instruction and broadcasting legend Peter Kostis . A trusted voice in the game, Peter spent decades delivering expert swing analysis and commentary for USA Network and CBS Sports while coaching countless Tour players and amateurs . He shares how a casual round with his cousin sparked his love for golf and how his passion for learning the swing evolved into teaching players at every level . Peter reflects on his t...
Mar 07, 2025•59 min•Season 12Ep. 10
This week on Next on the Tee , I’m joined by two fantastic guests who bring both incredible stories and valuable insights to the show. Leading things off is John Cook , a 21-time winner across the PGA and Champions Tours and a former National Champion from his days at Ohio State . This marks John’s 10th visit to the show, and every conversation with him ha been fantastic thanks to his upbeat attitude and passion for the game — you can literally hear the smile in his voice. We kick things off by ...
Mar 05, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 12Ep. 9
In this special segment, I catch up with Cindy Miller , whose incredible career continues to be recognized with two more Hall of Fame inductions . Cindy reflects on what it means to be honored by the LPGA Professionals Hall of Fame and how special it is to join an elite group of athletes, including Jim Kelly, Jimmy Johnson, Ed Reed, and Neal Heaton , in the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame —where her induction makes her the 13th golfer to be enshrined. We also talk about her exciting new ...
Mar 02, 2025•45 min•Season 12Ep. 8
Welcome to this week’s edition of Next on the Tee ! I hope your week has been filled with reasons to smile. If not, I’m sending some positive vibes your way and hoping to bring you a little mental relief over the next couple of hours. This week's episode, to quote Billy Joel, is in a New York State of Mind . All of my guests hail from New York , and we take a way-too-early look ahead to the Ryder Cup , including a discussion about Keegan Bradley with his former college coach at St. John’s . Lead...
Feb 26, 2025•58 min•Season 12Ep. 8
Season 12, Episode 7 Part 2: Jeff Smith, Golf's Rock Star & MacGyver Gets You Out of Tough Situations. In Part 2 of Season 12, Episode 7, I get the privilege of spending more time with Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor and Golf Digest's Best in the State of Indiana, Jeff Smith. You probably also know Jeff as Co-Host of the popular golf podcast Those Weekend Golf Guys alongside John Ashton. Jeff is a superstar in our game. He's sought out by thousands everywhere he goes. We start out hearing a...
Feb 24, 2025•50 min•Season 12Ep. 7
In Part 1 of Season 12, Episode 7, I'm joined by John Hughes and John Mahaffey. John Hughes, is one of only 448 among approximately 30,000 PGA members to reach Master Professional Status. He has been recognized by Golf Digest as a top instructor in Florida, and The Golf Range Association as a Top 100 Growth of the GAme Instructors. During our conversation, John offers his perspective on whether investing in the latest and greatest golf equipment can enhance your game or if those funds are better...
Feb 19, 2025•57 min•Season 12Ep. 7
In Part 2 of Season 12, Episode 6, I welcome David Swan in for his debut appearance on the show. David is the inventor of the PUR Golf putting trainer , a game-changing aid designed to help golfers refine their stroke and sink more putts. Both Tom Patri and I were immediately drawn to this innovative training aid when we saw it at last year’s PGA Merchandise Show , and now, David breaks down how it works and why it’s making waves in the golf world. If you’ve ever wished you could drain more putt...
Feb 14, 2025•32 min•Season 12Ep. 6
Golf season is just around the corner, and that means new equipment drops from all the major manufacturers! In this episode of Next on the Tee , we break down the latest gear and help you make smart decisions before dropping big money on new clubs. Joining me first is Scott Felix , one of the Top 100 Club Fitters , to guide us through the maze of new equipment. From TaylorMade’s Qi35 woods and irons , which just earned top honors on the Golf Digest Hot List , to other big-name releases, Scott ta...
Feb 12, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 12Ep. 6
In this very special episode of Next on the Tee , 2011 U.S. Senior Open Champion Olin Browne and 1987 US Amateur Champion Billy Mayfair join the show. Olin shares his thoughts on the PGA Tour’s controversial changes—smaller field sizes, fewer Monday qualifiers, and the dominance of signature events. Is the tour catering too much to top players at the expense of the grinders? Olin shares his perspective on how these changes might impact the next generation of Tour players. We also discuss the fin...
Feb 10, 2025•1 hr 37 min•Season 12Ep. 5
In Part 2 of Season 12, Episode 4, I’m joined by my gumba Rob Strano, who brings us his unique perspective from the PGA Merchandise Show. As the host of The Golf Kingdom Golf Show , Rob always has his finger on the pulse of the latest golf trends, and he’s here to share the most exciting innovations he spotted at the event. He also takes us inside the Coaches Academy he hosted at Bay Hill prior to the show. We’ll also talk about his incredible recreation of Bryson DeChambeau’s famous over-the-ho...
Feb 05, 2025•1 hr 46 min•Season 12Ep. 4
This week on Next on the Tee , I have a fantastic lineup of guests and insights that I can't wait to share with you. Kicking things off is our resident Director of Instruction, Tom Patri , who was my eyes and ears at the PGA Merchandise Show last week. Since I couldn’t be there this year, Tom fills us in on all the exciting new technology and innovations making waves in the industry. As the ultimate advocate for short game, short game, short game , Tom will also weigh in on an age-old debate—sho...
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 12Ep. 4
In Part 2 of Season 12, Episode 3, we’re diving into Pittsburgh sports and golf history with two fantastic guests! First up, our good friend and Pittsburgh Sports Talk Radio Host, Paul Alexander , is back on the show! It’s always an honor and a blast catching up with Paul. He is a part of the KDKA team that just won the prestigious Marconi Award for being the best News Talk radio station in the country. Having Paul as part of the team, it's no shock that they won it. This time, we cover everythi...
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 12Ep. 3
I’m so stoked about this week’s episode because I get to share some truly great friends with you! First up is Allen Miller , a former University of Georgia team captain , 2-time Walker Cup competitor, and Canadian Amateur Champion , where he dominated the field by 10 strokes . He also had an impressive career on the PGA Tour. He T15 at the 1975 Masters , which was one of the most memorable Masters Tournaments ever. Allen was a top competitor on Tour for well over a decade. Beyond his playing car...
Jan 27, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 12Ep. 3
In Season 12, Episode 2, Part 2, I am joined by perhaps the most decorated instructor in Canadian golf history— Paul Horton . Paul has been recognized as the PGA of Canada National Teacher of the Year and National Coach of the Year , alongside multiple PGA of Alberta Teacher and Coach of the Year awards. We take a journey back to his early days, where he spent time with two legendary figures in Canadian golf— George Knudson and Moe Norman . Paul shares incredible insights into his teaching philo...
Jan 23, 2025•34 min•Season 12Ep. 2
This week on Next on the Tee , I’m kicking things off with Courtney Weber, one of the stars of last year’s PGA Merchandise Show in my opnion. Courtney, works alongside our good friend Rob Strano at the Strano Golf Academy down in Destin, Florida. She took center stage last year at the PGA Show to talk about training and fitness, and she’s back on the show to share even more insights. As a Level 3 TPI-certified expert with additional certification from Golf Digest , she’ll guide us on how to impr...
Jan 20, 2025•52 min•Season 12Ep. 2
In Part 2 of Season 12, Episode 1, we get to spend some with two incredible golf instructors who are making waves in the game. First up is Brandon Stooksbury, a 2-time Georgia PGA Teacher of the Year who is now excelling at Metairie Country Club in Louisiana. Brandon is a renowned short game expert and author of two must-read books, The Wedge Book: An Owner’s Manual for Your Short Game and The Putter Book: An Owner’s Manual for Your Green Game. He shares great tips and drills to help you chip, p...
Jan 15, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Season 12Ep. 1
We're kicking off 2025 and Season 12 with a fantastic lineup on Next on the Tee ! This week in Part 1, we start the new year in the best way possible—with our resident Director of Instruction, Tom Patri and The Confidence Doctor, Dr. Bob Winters. Come back for Part 2 featuring 2 time Georgia PGA Teacher of the Year Brandon Stooksbury and the Head Golf Professional at Canterbury Golf Club in Beachwood, Ohio Jason Carbone. In Part 1, TP shares his insights on the first PGA Tour event of the year i...
Jan 12, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 12Ep. 1
In Part 2 of Episode 60, I close out 2024 and Season 11 with two of my favorite people, John Inman and Matthew Laurance. John is always a blast to talk to, and his stories from his playing days on Tour to his time as the Head Men’s Golf Coach at the University of North Carolina are nothing short of fantastic. We dive into the impact of the changes coming to NIL deals plus roster changes in college sports. Then we get into, all the PGA Tour’s newly approved adjustments to field sizes and the numb...
Jan 09, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Season 11Ep. 60
In this special season-ending episode of Next on the Tee , I'm joined by legendary sports documentary and movie Producer Ross Greenburg. With over 33 years at HBO Sports and countless award-winning documentaries to his name, Ross reflects on his incredible career, his passion for storytelling, and some of the most memorable sports moments in history. We discuss: The state of professional boxing, from its golden days to the spectacle of modern matches like Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul. Behind-the-sce...
Jan 02, 2025•52 min•Season 11Ep. 60
In Part 2 of episode 59, I’m joined by two of the most wonderful people on the planet Jim Gallagher Jr. and Scott Hamilton. Jim Gallagher Jr. , shares his thoughts on all the recent chaos in the professional golf world. Jim, a member of three state Hall of Fames – Indiana, Tennessee, and Mississippi – reflects on his incredible career and reveals the secret to finding joy in the game. Later, I round out the episode with a return visit from the legendary 1984 Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton ...
Dec 21, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 11Ep. 59
In this episode, I’ve got four fascinating guests lined up for you. Part 1 kicks off with our Resident Director of Instruction, Tom Patri . TP and I dive into the mass exodus happening among top leaders across all the tours. Plus, we’ll discuss the recent announcement that PGA Tour Enterprises is seeking a CEO to work alongside Jay Monahan – which I’m hoping is code for replacing him. We’ll also touch on the outgoing CEO of the R&A, Martin Slumbers, and his parting warning for professional g...
Dec 19, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 11Ep. 59
In Part 2 of Season 11, Episode 58, I’m thrilled to introduce two first-time guests who bring unique perspectives and expertise to the show. First, I’m joined by Mike Malizia , a Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor based at The Club at Admiral’s Cove in Jupiter, Florida. Known for being a haven for sports enthusiasts, Admiral’s Cove is an incredible facility—possibly one of the finest I’ve ever seen online. Mike talks about what makes the club so special and we dive into his expertise as an instruc...
Dec 01, 2024•52 min•Season 11Ep. 58
In Part 1 of this week's show, I’m excited to welcome two incredible guests who bring their unique perspectives and expertise to the game of golf. First, Im joined by Steve Shingledecker , Head Coach of the Robert Morris Men’s Golf Team. This marks the third time I've had the privilege of having Steve on the show. He’s doing an outstanding job building a strong program for the only Division 1 men’s golf team in the Pittsburgh area. (Yes, surprisingly, Pitt doesn’t have one!) Steve and I will dis...
Nov 27, 2024•1 hr•Season 11Ep. 58
In Part 2 of Episode 57, we’re diving into the holiday season with some fantastic gift ideas for the golfer who seems to have it all. First, I’m joined by Ben Helmrath, VP of Merchandising for Hard Goods at the PGA Tour SuperStore. Ben shares insights into the booming in-home golf simulator market and their exciting partnership with Full Swing. We’ll also discuss the PGA Tour SuperStore’s role as the official retailer for the much-anticipated TGL League, spearheaded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlr...
Nov 16, 2024•45 min•Season 11Ep. 57
This week on the show, I’m excited to welcome back my “long lost cousin” John Mascari. John shares his thoughts on the proposed changes to the PGA Tour for 2026, which include reducing field sizes, the number of Tour cards available, and the number of Monday qualifiers, among other changes. As someone on the Board of Directors for the New Jersey PGA Section and the Director of Golf at Alpine Country Club, John has a unique perspective on how these changes could impact the game. Speaking of Alpin...
Nov 15, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 11Ep. 57
In Part 2 of Episode 56, I’m thrilled to welcome Jenn Whaley, who’s making her Next on the Tee debut. If her last name sounds familiar, it should—she’s the daughter of Suzy Whaley, former President of the PGA of America and now President of Golf Nation. Suzy has been a wonderful friend of the show, and she’s raised an equally wonderful daughter in Jenn. Jenn’s passion for the game and her work with Top Golf and Callaway Brands comes shining through the energy in her voice. We chat about what it ...
Nov 08, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 11Ep. 56
In Part 1 of this week’s episode, we’re kicking things off with our resident Director of Instruction, Tom Patri, who’s joining us for the 107th time and on the 9th anniversary of the first time he joined the show. Tom and I dive into the proposed changes for the 2025 PGA Tour season, which unfortunately don’t seem focused on growing the game at the professional level. We discuss the trickle-down effect these changes could have on top instructors like Tom and on others around the game who are ded...
Nov 08, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 11Ep. 56
In this special bonus edition of the show I'm joined by former Houston Oilers Pro Bowl QB Dante Anthony Pastorini. Dan Pastorini is not only a multi-time Hall of Fame athlete but also a Hall of Fame human being. Despite what you might see on commercials, he truly is one of the most interesting men on the planet—which you can read more about in his book, Taking Flak: My Life in the Fast Lane. In this segment, Dan reflects on his journey with golf, sharing how he developed a passion for the game a...
Oct 31, 2024•30 min•Season 11Ep. 55
In Part 2 of Season 11, Episode 54, I welcome back good friend Matthew Laurance for another fun conversation. No matter how many times we get together, it never seems quite enough. This time, Matthew shares stories from his experience at a Major League Fantasy Camp with a team that's an unexpected choice for a lifelong Yankees fan! We also celebrate the anniversary of some of Matthew's most memorable acting roles, including his appearances on Beverly Hills 90210 and Eddie & the Cruisers. Rou...
Oct 27, 2024•57 min•Season 11Ep. 54
