Around The Met

On the season three premier of the Around the Met Podcast Powered by Callaway, Bethpage State Park Director of Agronomy Andrew Wilson joins host AJ Voelpel to discuss the upcoming PGA Championship. Wilson shares insight on the winter months at Bethpage, current course conditions on the Black, final preparations leading into the PGA Championship and his choice spots for taking in the action during championship week.

On Episode 17 of the Around the Met Podcast, Bethpage State Park Director of Agronomy joins host AJ Voelpel to preview the Black Course’s hosting of the 2019 PGA Championship. Wilson shares insight on his more than 25 years of experience at the Park, and discusses the many ways in which he and the staff are preparing the course for major championship golf in May.

In Episode 16 of the Around the Met Podcast Powered by Callaway Golf, host AJ Voelpel is joined by Westchester native and NBC Sports broadcaster Jimmy Roberts. Roberts and Voelpel talk all things Ryder Cup, with Roberts discussing his broadcast role for the upcoming playing in France, sharing his history covering the event and recounting his most memorable Ryder Cup moment. Roberts also recalls many of his broadcasting mentors while providing insight on the early stages of his career.

In Episode 15 of the Around the Met Podcast Powered by Callaway Golf, PGA TOUR Vice President of Rules and Competition and 1975 Met Open champion Slugger White joins host AJ Voelpel. White and Voelpel discuss where the name Slugger comes from, White’s history in the Met Area and with the Met Open, his path toward the Rules and Competition aspect of the game, the PGA TOUR’s working Rules relationship with the USGA and R&A, Rules changes for 2019 and more.

On the latest Around the Met Podcast Powered by Callaway, world renowned golf instructor Hank Haney joins host AJ Voelpel answering your submitted swing questions!

In Episode 13 of the Around the Met Podcast Powered by Callaway Golf, AJ Voelpel talks with Shinnecock Hills Golf Club Superintendent, Jon Jennings, about the historic course and how him and his team have been preparing for the 2018 US Open. We also solicited questions from the Callaway Community on what they would ask Jon if given the chance. Topics include: - When his team began US Open preparations. - Differences between how the pros will play the course vs. how the members play it. - Restorations made to the greens. - How fast the greens will run. - Biggest challenges his team faced in setting up the course. - How much of a factor the weather will be. - How many additional people have been added to his team. Published monthly, Around The Met is a casual & conversational podcast that touches on the people, courses, championships, events and member services, that make the Met Area one of the best places on earth for golf. Host A.J. Voelpel, Callaway's Creative Content Manager and native Long Islander, will be joined by a special guest every episode. Subscribe to the Around the Met Podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/around-the-met/id1220628947?mt=2 Subscribe to Callaway Podcasts here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/callaway-podcasts/id686017329?mt=2

In the latest episode, host A.J. Voelpel chats with past MGA President Jeff Holzschuh. The two talk all things golf, from Holzschuh’s personal and professional involvements with the game and how he’s connected with THE PLAYERS Championship, to his experience with the MGA and MGA Foundation. ABOUT AROUND THE MET: Published twice-monthly (1st and 15th), Around The Met is a casual & conversational podcast that touches on the people, courses, championships, events and member services (among many other things)that make the Met Area one of the best places on earth for golf. Host A.J. Voelpel, Callaway's Digital Content Editor and native Long Islander, will be joined by a special guest every episode. SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES HERE: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/aroun…d1220628947?mt=2 SIGN UP FOR MGA EVENTS: www.mgagolf.org WHICH CALLAWAY IRONS ARE RIGHT FOR YOUR GAME? www.callawaygolf.com/iron-selector-tool/

In the eleventh episode of Around the Met, host AJ Voelpel, Callaway's Digital Content Editor, is joined by MGA Championship Director, Chris Gaffney, to preview the upcoming tournament season, including the Ike, Met Amateur, Met Junior, Met Open, and more! ABOUT AROUND THE MET: Published twice-monthly (1st and 15th), Around The Met is a casual & conversational podcast that touches on the people, courses, championships, events and member services (among many other things)that make the Met Area one of the best places on earth for golf. Host A.J. Voelpel, Callaway's Digital Content Editor and native Long Islander, will be joined by a special guest every episode. SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES HERE: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/around-the-met/id1220628947?mt=2 SIGN UP FOR MGA EVENTS: http://www.mgagolf.org WHICH CALLAWAY IRONS ARE RIGHT FOR YOUR GAME? http://www.callawaygolf.com/iron-selector-tool/

In the 10th episode of Around the Met, host AJ Voelpel, Callaway's Digital Content Editor, is joined by Met Open winner Josh Rackley to chat about his upbringing in the game and the biggest win of his career. Topics included: - How he never actually played official high school/college golf - His first jobs out of college - How he landed at Tam O' Shanter Club - What parts of his game he really needed to work on - How Epic Driver has changed his summer (for the better) - How he celebrated his Met Open win ABOUT AROUND THE MET: Published twice-monthly (1st and 15th), Around The Met is a casual & conversational podcast that touches on the people, courses, championships, events and member services (among many other things)that make the Met Area one of the best places on earth for golf. Host A.J. Voelpel, Callaway's Digital Content Editor and native Long Islander, will be joined by a special guest every episode. SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES HERE: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/around-the-met/id1220628947?mt=2 SIGN UP FOR MGA EVENTS: http://www.mgagolf.org WHICH CALLAWAY IRONS ARE RIGHT FOR YOUR GAME? http://www.callawaygolf.com/iron-selector-tool/

In the ninth episode of Around the Met, host AJ Voelpel, Callaway's Digital Content Editor, is joined by notable golf course superintendent Craig Currier to talk about the upcoming Northern Trust Open as well as: (6:45) - Glen Oaks is known for its impeccable condition (8:57) - What a typical day looks like during big championships (12:05) - How he got his start as a superintendent (14:19) - Changes they made to Glen Oaks when he arrived (16:54)- Comparing Glen Oaks to Bethpage Black (18:14) - The impeccable walkways (19:31) - His thoughts on the PGA Championship moving to May (25:20) - Advice for up and coming superintendents ABOUT AROUND THE MET: Published twice-monthly (1st and 15th), Around The Met is a casual & conversational podcast that touches on the people, courses, championships, events and member services (among many other things)that make the Met Area one of the best places on earth for golf. Host A.J. Voelpel, Callaway's Digital Content Editor and native Long Islander, will be joined by a special guest every episode. SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES HERE: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/around-the-met/id1220628947?mt=2 SIGN UP FOR MGA EVENTS: http://www.mgagolf.org WHICH CALLAWAY IRONS ARE RIGHT FOR YOUR GAME? http://www.callawaygolf.com/iron-selector-tool/

In the eighth episode of Around the Met, host AJ Voelpel, Callaway's Digital Content Editor, is joined 2x MGA Player of the Year Mike Miller to catch up on his pro career, his thoughts on the upcoming 100th Met Junior (he won the event in 2010), how competing in MGA events prepared him for his professional career, and what he enjoys off the course. ABOUT AROUND THE MET: Published twice-monthly (1st and 15th), Around The Met is a casual & conversational podcast that touches on the people, courses, championships, events and member services (among many other things)that make the Met Area one of the best places on earth for golf. Host A.J. Voelpel, Callaway's Digital Content Editor and native Long Islander, will be joined by a special guest every episode. SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES HERE: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/around-the-met/id1220628947?mt=2 SIGN UP FOR MGA EVENTS: http://www.mgagolf.org WHICH CALLAWAY IRONS ARE RIGHT FOR YOUR GAME? http://www.callawaygolf.com/iron-selector-tool/

In the sixth episode of Around the Met, host AJ Voelpel, Callaway's Digital Content Editor, is joined by MGA Executive Director Brian Mahoney to chat about all their latest project, the Modern Dream 18, which is featured in the newest issue of the Met Golfer, and to preview the 2017 Ike Championship at Century Country Club. ABOUT AROUND THE MET: Published twice-monthly (1st and 15th), Around The Met is a casual & conversational podcast that touches on the people, courses, championships, events and member services (among many other things)that make the Met Area one of the best places on earth for golf. Host A.J. Voelpel, Callaway's Digital Content Editor and native Long Islander, will be joined by a special guest every episode. SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES HERE: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/around-the-met/id1220628947?mt=2 SIGN UP FOR MGA EVENTS: http://www.mgagolf.org WHICH CALLAWAY IRONS ARE RIGHT FOR YOUR GAME? http://www.callawaygolf.com/iron-selector-tool/

In the fourth episode of Around the Met, host AJ Voelpel, Callaway's Digital Content Editor, is joined by longtime NBC Sports lead anchor Bruce beck to chat about the best events he's ever covered, the upcoming MGWA Dinner, and his best golf stories. ABOUT AROUND THE MET: Published twice-monthly (1st and 15th), Around The Met is a casual & conversational podcast that touches on the people, courses, championships, events and member services (among many other things)that make the Met Area one of the best places on earth for golf. Host A.J. Voelpel, Callaway's Digital Content Editor and native Long Islander, will be joined by a special guest every episode. SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES HERE: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/around-the-met/id1220628947?mt=2 SIGN UP FOR MGA EVENTS: http://www.mgagolf.org WHICH CALLAWAY IRONS ARE RIGHT FOR YOUR GAME? http://www.callawaygolf.com/iron-selector-tool/

In the third episode of Around the Met, host AJ Voelpel, Callaway's Digital Content Editor, is joined by MGA Championship Director, Chris Gaffney, to preview the upcoming tournament season, including the Ike, Met Amateur, 100th Met Junior, Met Open, and more! ABOUT AROUND THE MET: Published twice-monthly (1st and 15th), Around The Met is a casual & conversational podcast that touches on the people, courses, championships, events and member services (among many other things)that make the Met Area one of the best places on earth for golf. Host A.J. Voelpel, Callaway's Digital Content Editor and native Long Islander, will be joined by a special guest every episode. SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES HERE: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/around-the-met/id1220628947?mt=2 SIGN UP FOR MGA EVENTS: http://www.mgagolf.org WHICH CALLAWAY IRONS ARE RIGHT FOR YOUR GAME? http://www.callawaygolf.com/iron-selector-tool/

In the second episode of Around the Met, host AJ Voelpel, Callaway's Digital Content Editor, is joined by reigning MGA Player of the Year, Stewart Hagestad, who just took home low am honors at The Masters. Here's what they spoke about: (3:49) - What Stewart is up to the weekend following his amazing Masters run. (5:02) - How many practice rounds he played leading up to the Masters. (6:23) - How he settled his nerves. (10:20) - Having well-known Met Area caddie John Doherty on the bag. (12:47) - How he stayed in the moment on the back nine on Sunday (15:14) - How playing Met Area greens prepped him for Augusta's greens. (17:07) - His Crow's Nest experience. (18:33) - How he got started in the game. (22:52) - Making history in MGA Championships. (24:08) - Events he plans on playing this summer. (29:40) - His hopes for the 2017 Walker Cup. (33:33)- How flooded his inbox was after Augusta. ABOUT AROUND THE MET: Published twice-monthly (1st and 15th), Around The Met is a casual & conversational podcast that touches on the people, courses, championships, events and member services (among many other things)that make the Met Area one of the best places on earth for golf. Host A.J. Voelpel, Callaway's Digital Content Editor and native Long Islander, will be joined by a special guest every episode. SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES HERE: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/around-the-met/id1220628947?mt=2 SIGN UP FOR MGA EVENTS: http://www.mgagolf.org WHICH CALLAWAY IRONS ARE RIGHT FOR YOUR GAME? http://www.callawaygolf.com/iron-selector-tool/

In the first episode of Around the Met, host AJ Voelpel, Callaway's Digital Content Editor, is joined by Kate Keller, MGA's Sr. Director of Marketing & Partnerships to chat about the following: (1:48) - MGA's new partnership with Callaway Golf (5:40) - Reigning MGA Player of the Year Stewart Hagestad competing in the Masters (8:03) - The upcoming Carey Cup & other big MGA events (11:03) - Junior golf & the 100th Met Junior (12:15) - New Instructionals & tips available from Plainfield's Joe Compitello at http://www.callawaygolf.com/instagolftips (14:05) - "Modern Dream 18" tease (18:27) - MGWA Dinner & massive golf 2017 championships in Met Area ABOUT AROUND THE MET: Published twice-monthly (1st and 15th), Around The Met is a casual & conversational podcast that touches on the people, courses, championships, events and member services (among many other things)that make the Met Area one of the best places on earth for golf. Host A.J. Voelpel, Callaway's Digital Content Editor and native Long Islander, will be joined by a special guest every episode. SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES HERE: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/around-the-met/id1220628947?mt=2 SIGN UP FOR MGA EVENTS: http://www.mgagolf.org TWEET THE MGA YOUR QUESTIONS: http://www.twitter.com/mga1897

MGA's Kate Keller joined Katrek & Maginnes On Tap to chat about the latest happening around the Met Area and their newest deal with Callaway Golf.