Next On The Tee with Chris Mascaro

TP updates us on how things are going in Southwest Florida in the wake of Hurricane Ian. We hear about how the recovery is going for local residents plus the trickle impact on the local golf scene. Many golf courses won't recover because bermuda grass can't tolerate the salt water dumped on them from the surge. Local PGA Professionals are looking at a very difficult Winter season without golf courses to teach on.  Matthew Laurance starred in the movie Eddie & the Cruisers. He shares the story of a very cool recent event where they showed the movie at a local historic theater in Lexington, Kentucky. The event was used to help raise money for victims of the flooding in Eastern Kentucky. Matthew also didn't hold back his hatred when we discussed LIV Golf. Hal Sutton and I started out by talking about his new golf course design project. We also hear which designers have influenced him. I asked Hal about the burden of expectation placed on him as a young player and what he would say to Tom Kim to help him deal with that. Hal joined my guest from last week, Tony Ruggiero, on Tony's podcast Tour Coach and they had one of the most important golf conversations that I've heard in a long time. We recap that conversation which included focusing on our bad shots instead of our good ones and how some players place blame on everybody else instead of taking responsibility for their own golf games when things go wrong. Ross Greenburg has won over 100 major television awards over the course of his career. We talk about the movie he did along with Billy Crystal titled "61" about the 1961 homerun record chase between Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris. We also talk about 3 other films he's done: "Extra Innings From 9/11...20 Years Later", the Disney movie "Miracle" about the 1980 US Hockey Team, and "Jack Nicklaus, Making of a Champion."

Rob Strano, Keith Hirshland, Brandon Stooksbury, & Russ Holden Join Me...

Former Tour Player & Broadcaster Mark Lye, Top Instructor Tom Patri, Retired Army Infantryman & 39 Year Old College Golfer Jonathan Shuskey, & Host of Tour Coach Podcast Tony Ruggiero Join Me...

In this episode, I'm joined by: former PGA Tour Pro now fantastic Host of The Charlie Rymer Golf Show Charlie Rymer, the Founder of Sports Geeks Radio Network in Wisconsin, Chris Carter, former Billy Joel Band Drummer Liberty DeVitto, and Sqairz Golf Founder Bob Winskowicz. Charlie shares his year-long battle with stage 3 colon cancer. We hear how the doctors discovered, the treatment and surgeries he went through, and how he ultimately rang the bell for being cancer free. We also talk about some of the recent episodes of his show featuring guests Paige Spiranac and John Daly. Chris Carter talks about the great courses they have up there beyond Whistling Straits and Erin Hills. He also shares his thoughts on why LIV Golf is good for professional golf and the fans. Listening to Liberty DeVitto was one of the most fun segments of the year. We hear how his love for the drums started when he was 1 1/2 beating on the pots and pans in the kitchen and when he saw the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show, that cemented his desire to be a musician. Liberty tells us about what it was like traveling with Billy to play in Cuba and Russia. We hear the funny story of how he ended up playing with Paul McCartney, how much he and the band hated Just The Way You Are, and thought that Scenes From An Italian Restaurant was too long. He also talks about their concerts at Yankee Stadium and on New Year's Eve 1999 at Madison Square Garden. Bob Winskowicz updates us on the tremendous growth of Sqairz Golf this year. We hear why you should throw away any golf shoes that you can twist in your hands. We hear why Sqairz gives you greater stability which leads to more distance and greater accuracy. Bob worked with Arnold Palmer for years at Mr. Palmer's golf company, and he tells how Mr. Palmer's principle of "what's in it for the consumer" is at the forefront of everything they do at Sqairz. 

On this episode, I'm joined by Top Instructor Tom Patri, PGA Tour VP of Product Development Allison Fillmore, and Brenda Calcavecchia, Mark's wife, caddie, and by his own admission, funnier half. Tom Patri shares his thoughts on some of the all-time great swings, players like Sam Snead, Fred Couples, Tom Weiskopf, Tom Purtzer, and Adam Scott. On the opposite side of that coin, Tom talks about how you go about fixing it when a player with an unorthodox swing starts to struggle. I also get Tom's thoughts on Sergio withdrawing from the BMW Championship and showing up on the sidelines at the Texas/Alabama game. Plus, we get a lesson on how to make sure our setup and alignment are correct. Be sure to subscribe to Tom's channel on YouTube to get over 300 free video lessons. It was great having Allison Fillmore back on the show. She catches us up on the great things she's been doing over the past year since she was last on the show. We hear about her new role as PGA Tour VP of Product Development. She tells why it's good business to partner with sports organizations. She also talks about what it was like for her to return to her previous stomping grounds at East Lake Country Club for the Tour Championship and the exciting Sunday she got to see firsthand at the tournament. Brenda Calcavecchia was a hoot. She tells the story of how she met Mark at the 2001 Memorial Tournament and what led to them starting to date. We hear why she decided to start caddying for Mark, the things she can get away with saying to him that would get other caddies fired, their amazing experience this year at The Open Championship when they got to wave goodbye to the fans from the Swilken Bridge, and their life RV'ing from tournament to tournament.

Tour Legends Neal Lancaster, Juli Inkster, Plus Par 4 Success Founder Chris Finn join me...

Bruce Devlin, Tom Purtzer, Bob Estes, & Tom Patri Join Me...

In this episode, I'm joined by 1984 Olympic Gold Medal Figure Skater Scott Hamilton and LIV Golf's Chief Events Officer Ron Cross. Scott details his lifelong battle with cancer that he learned started at birth. Scott stopped growing at 4 years old and doctor after doctor either couldn't figure out why or misdiagnosed him. At one point his parents were told he had 6 months to live following a misdiagnosis of a disease he didn't have. Throughout his life, he's battled testicular cancer and an ongoing brain tumor that continues to shrink and grow to this day. Hear about his battle with the disease while simultaneously reaching the summit of men's figure skating. Ron Cross answers all the questions we've been asking ourselves about LIV Golf. What do you say to the naysayers about where the money comes from?Will the Saudi's get tired of spending the money 2 years from now and shut LIV Golf down?Is team franchise ownership the model for how they will make money?Are more guys set to jump to LIV following the Tour Championship?Is a network TV on the horizon for next year?Is there a way for LIV and the PGA Tour to work together?Will there be a Women's LIV Golf Tour? Hear his answers to these questions plus his growth in the game from tournament volunteer to various VP roles he had with the PGA Tour.

In this episode, I'm joined by Top Instructor Tom Patri, 1989 Open Champion Mark Calcavecchia, & Jon Goin, Owner of Timber Truss Golf Course in Olive Branch, Mississippi. TP shares his disappointment about LIV Golf and the impact it's having on the game. As we wait to hear the details about the players-only meeting Tiger Woods earlier in the day, we speculate on what he might have been sharing. We also talk about whether it's time for the PGA Tour to at least reimburse players for their expense money if they don't make the cut. Since they seem to have more cash than they've let on, should players get reimbursed for their travel, lodging, food, and caddie expenses if they don't make the cut? Mark Calcavecchia shares his experiences from playing in his final Open Championship a few weeks ago. We hear what it was like to stand on the Swilken Bridge and make that final wave to the fans that we've seen so many legendary players make. Mark also shares his thoughts on LIV Golf and what he might have said had Greg Norman presented him with this opportunity during his prime. Jon Goin updates us on all the great things going on at his course Timber Truss. Jon always puts the emphasis on how to create fun experiences first and then providing a great golf course to play. He talks about their use of single rider Finn Scooters that ramp up the fun as well as the pace of play. We hear about the family friendly simulators they have available year-round. Jon was also the Head Golf Professional and General Manager at TPC Southwind for several years. Southwind is the site of the FedEx/St. Jude Classic. Jon shares his thoughts about this year's tournament and Will Zalatoris getting his first PGA Tour win.

Check out this special segment of Next on the Tee featuring my guest Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor Tim Cusick. Tim shares his thoughts on: The latest updates from the PGA of America headquarters in Frisco, Texas.Preparation for next year's Sr. PGA Championship.How he was named a Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor.Why Texas players are so good playing in windy conditions and how we can be too.Tips for fixing the over-the-top pull hook.How to make more putts.

Former Champions Tour Pros Bob Friend Jr. & Donnie Hammond join me. Hear stories from their playing careers plus they drop their thoughts on: LIV GolfOut working other playersOne of the all-time great college coaches Buddy AlexanderGreg NormanWhy Cam Smith shouldn't join LIV.Why the PGA Tour should reimburse expense money to players who miss the cut.Augusta National lengthening the 13th hole.Could the LPGA survive if there's a LIV Women's TourSt. Andrews without wind.Are majors just another tournament after the first tee?Vin ScullyNeal Schon & JourneyNASA's return to the moonAnd much more...

In this special episode of Next on the Tee I'm joined by one of the all-time great broadcasters, Brian Katrek. Brian is one of the best in the business. He makes every broadcast/show he's a part of better. I've admired his work for a long time. He's the gold standard in broadcasting. In this bonus edition of the show, Brian shares stories about: The late start he got in the game.The influence Greg Powers had on him and his career.His experience caddying on the PGA, Champions, and LPGA Tours.How he got his start in broadcasting.Plus his thoughts on LIV Golf

Former PGA Champions John Mahaffey & Shaun Micheel plus my Thursday Night Tailgate Co-Host Bob Lazzari and Travelers Championship Tournament Director Nathan Grube join me. John Mahaffey shares his thoughts on The Open Championship and his experiences playing in 4 Opens. We also hear about the advice he received from Lee Trevino that improved his short game and driving accuracy. I get his thoughts on LIV Golf, his amazing comeback from 7 strokes down with 14 holes to play to win the 1978 PGA Championship, and why it's so important to him to give back to the game. Shaun Micheel weighs in with his thoughts on the Open Championship and his experience playing in the 2005 Open at St. Andrews. We also go back to 1998 when Shaun won the Singapore Open, an important tournament on the Asian Tour whose winners include major champions like Adam Scott, Angel Cabrera, and Sergio Garcia plus Matt Kuchar. Bob Lazzari and Nathan Grube talk about the history of The Travelers Championship, the course at TPC River Highlands, the drama and heartbreak that took place this year on the 72nd hole, and the impact that LIV Golf will have on the tournament field going forward.

Talking Open Championship with Rob Strano, & Mark Wiebe, plus a big announcement about what's going on at The McLemore with Course Co-Designers Bill Bergin & Rees Jones, plus McLemore CEO Duane Horton. Rob Strano shares his thoughts on this year's Open Championship, the media's fixation on Tiger Woods, the strategy mindset shift players need to make when playing links golf, and what's coming up on his TV show The Golf Kingdom. Mark Wiebe won the 2013 Senior Open Championship. We get his perspective on what it's like to play in an Open Championship, who he likes at this year's tournament, what strategy changes players need to make to be successful playing links golf, and what his reaction would have been if Greg Norman had shown up in the '80s with an offer for him to go play on the LIV Tour. Bill Bergin, Rees Jones, and Duane Horton from The McLemore join me in the final segment. We hear the exciting announcement that a second 18-hole course is being developed on the property. It will be called The Outpost and the course will contain 5 holes along the edge of Lookout Mountain providing incredible vistas. We also hear about Bill Bergin's experience playing in the 1984 Open Championship at St. Andrews when he shot 66 in the 3rd round, which was the low round of the tournament. Rees Jones shares his thoughts on the new course at McLemore and how perfectly the land is suited to easily layout a new course. We also hear about his experience playing at St. Andrews. Duane Horton not only shares the announcement about the new course, he also talks about several other exciting pieces of news including a new hotel and other non-golf activities they have available for companies, families, and couples who are looking for a great getaway destination.

In this edition, I'm joined by 3 of the Top Instructors in the game Tom Patri, Bob Grissett, and Chris Sheehan, plus Kyle Groth of Whiskers Laces. Tom Patri and I talked about the latest players to go over to join the LIV Tour plus the rumors that 3 more of the Top 30 players could be next. We also get tips for how to improve our mental approach regarding how to put a poor shot in the rearview mirror and not get ahead of ourselves when we're playing really well. Bob Grissett breaks down some of the all-time best ball strikers including what makes them so good. We also hear the gruesome details shared by a doctor Bob knows who works at the hospital that attended to Tiger following his 2021 car accident. According to the doctor, Tiger's right leg was only still attached by a few tendons. Chris Sheehan is the Head Golf Professional at one of the oldest golf courses in the country, the Pittsburgh Field Club. We hear all about the course's rich history, from the numerous legendary course designers who have lent their hands there, to the incredible legend of the 18th hole where some members died back in the day climbing the steep incline, to the famous athletes who have come and requested to play the course. Kyle Groth is the Co-Founder and CEO of Whiskers Laces, a company that makes quality shoelaces that add a flash of color to your golf shoes, dress shoes, boots, and/or sneakers. Set your shoes apart by checking out their great laces and cool, matching socks at: www.whiskerslaces.com

In this edition, I'm joined by 3 of the Top Instructors in the game Tom Patri, Bob Grissett, and Chris Sheehan, plus Kyle Groth CEO of Whiskers Laces. Tom Patri and I talked about the latest players to go over to join the LIV Tour plus the rumors that 3 more of the Top 30 players could be next. We also get tips for how to improve our mental approach regarding how to put a poor shot in the rearview mirror and not get ahead of ourselves when we're playing really well. Bob Grissett breaks down some of the all-time best ball strikers including what makes them so good. We also hear the gruesome details shared by a doctor Bob knows who works at the hospital that attended to Tiger following his 2021 car accident. According to the doctor, Tiger's right leg was only still attached by a few tendons. Chris Sheehan is the Head Golf Professional at one of the oldest golf courses in the country, the Pittsburgh Field Club. We hear all about the course's rich history, from the numerous legendary course designers who have lent their hands there, to the incredible legend of the 18th hole where some members died back in the day climbing the steep incline, to the famous athletes who have come and requested to play the course. Kyle Groth is the Co-Founder and CEO of Whiskers Laces, a company that makes quality shoelaces that add a flash of color to your golf shoes, dress shoes, boots, and/or sneakers. Set your shoes apart by checking out their great laces and cool, matching socks at: www.whiskerslaces.com

2 time Major Champion Dottie Pepper, the only player to beat Tiger Woods twice in match play Nick O'Hern, & one of the Top Instructors and Host of A New Breed of Golf, Michael Breed, join me... Dottie Pepper became the first On-Course Commentator in Master's history. She shares the story of how that came about, plus Tiger's surprise when he saw her inside the ropes. She also tells the stories of how she was able to get into Augusta National and down Magnolia Lane to see the final round of the 1987 Masters when she was a senior at Furman. She answers the question of what the greatest round is that she's ever witnessed either as a player or commentator, and the dramatic finish from when she captured her first LPGA major championship victory at the 1992 ANA Inspiration. Nick O'Hern talks about his new book "How To Play Your Best Golf, Strategies From A Tour Pro. I also get his thoughts on players going over to the LIV Tour, what his strategy was that allowed him to beat Tiger Woods twice in World Match Play events, plus why players insist on going for the pin on 12 at Augusta National during the final round when we've seen so many of those shots wind up in Rae's Creek. Michael Breed starts out talking about his dream to play Major League Baseball and the time when he pitched back-to-back games one righthanded and one lefthanded. We hear about the endowment fund he started for the men's golf team at his college alma mater in honor of his coach Ted Keller. Michael also shares his experience qualifying for and then playing in the 1994 Greater Hartford Open. I get his perspective on the LIV Tour, plus Lexi Thompson's performance at the KPMG PGA Championship.

2 time Major Champion Dottie Pepper, the only player to beat Tiger Woods twice in match play Nick O'Hern, & one of the Top Instructors and Host of A New Breed of Golf, Michael Breed, join me... Dottie Pepper became the first On-Course Commentator in Master's history. She shares the story of how that came about, plus Tiger's surprise when he saw her inside the ropes. She also tells the stories of how she was able to get into Augusta National and down Magnolia Lane to see the final round of the 1987 Masters when she was a senior at Furman. She answers the question of what the greatest round is that she's ever witnessed either as a player or commentator, and the dramatic finish from when she captured her first LPGA major championship victory at the 1992 ANA Inspiration. Nick O'Hern talks about his new book "How To Play Your Best Golf, Strategies From A Tour Pro. I also get his thoughts on players going over to the LIV Tour, what his strategy was that allowed him to beat Tiger Woods twice in World Match Play events, plus why players insist on going for the pin on 12 at Augusta National during the final round when we've seen so many of those shots wind up in Rae's Creek. Michael Breed starts out talking about his dream to play Major League Baseball and the time when he pitched back-to-back games one righthanded and one lefthanded. We hear about the endowment fund he started for the men's golf team at his college alma mater in honor of his coach Ted Keller. Michael also shares his experience qualifying for and then playing in the 1994 Greater Hartford Open. I get his perspective on the LIV Tour, plus Lexi Thompson's performance at the KPMG PGA Championship.

Two of the Top Instructors in the game, Tom Patri and Debbie O'Connell plus former LPGA Tour Commission & Author Charlie Mechem, and the Designer of a program called Fluid Motion Factor, Steve Yellin, Join Me... Our resident Director of Instruction Tom Patri shares his concerns about the LIV Tour, the proposed changes the PGA Tour is looking to make for next season, and if Will Zalatoris was his student, what he would have said to him Sunday night after his third 2nd place finish in a major. Debbie O'Connell is annually recognized by the LPGA as a Top 50 Instructor. We delved deeply into our mental approach. We hear about what "flow state" is, her Keys To A Champion Mindset, how to not listen to our inner critic, and how to stay in the moment when we're on pace to shoot our best round ever and our buddies say things like, "hey if you par the last 2 holes you'll break 80." Charlie Mechem has a new book out titled: "Arnie & Jack, Stories Of My Long Friendship with Two Remarkable Men". Listen in as Charlie shares several of the stories in the book including, how he convinced them to co-design The King & The Bear Course at the World Golf Village when neither wanted to do it. We hear how different both men viewed playing golf when they got older, Arnie played every day and Jack rarely plays. He tells the hilarious story of how Arnie couldn't understand why anyone wouldn't go for it on 13 & 15 at Augusta National...do you know how many times I finished 2nd in The Masters? Neither do I. Steven Yellin created a program called Fluid Motion Factor. He delves deeply into brain function and how we've grooved our swings but what gets in the way is our minds. We learn about turning our intellect off, finding wholeness and the key element being that moment before we start our backswing. 

Two of the Top Instructors in the game, Tom Patri and Debbie O'Connell plus former LPGA Tour Commission & Author Charlie Mechem, and the Creator of Fluid Motion Factor Steve Yellin, Join Me...

Three of the Top Instructors in the game: Brian Jacobs, Cindy Miller, & Nancy Quarcelino plus David Pursell, the owner of #1 course in Alabama Pursell Farms, Join Me... We talk LIV Tour, a potential Women's LIV Tour, US Open, playing lessons to help fix your slice, get up and down from a greenside bunker, hit a high, soft pitch when we've short sided ourselves, plus all the great innovations at the #1 course in Alabama, Pursell Farms.

Tour Legends Tim Simpson and Ian Baker-Finch plus Tour Caddies Paul Tesori & Kip Henley join me. Tim Simpson shares his thoughts on the LIV Tour and if there is a path back to the PGA Tour if that Tour fails. Tim also shares some tips to help us improve our mental game. Ian Baker-Finch shares his insights on the LIV Tour plus what allowed him to play well at Augusta National where he had 3 Top 10 finishes in the early 90s. We also hear about his first PGA Tour victory at Colonial in 1989 and his big win at the 1991 Open Championship. Paul Tesori is the caddie for Webb Simpson. Paul shares memories from his college golf days at the University of Florida and being a part of the National Champion and back-to-back SEC Championship teams in the mid-90s. We also hear about his relationship with Vijay Singh and how he and Webb started working together. I get his thoughts as well on the new LIV Tour. Kip Henley is the caddie for William McGirt. Kip talks about why he hopes the LIV Tour becomes successful. We go back to 2009 when he was on the bag for Brian Gay when he won at Habour Town by 10 strokes. Kip also shares the good and the bad of life as a Tour caddie.  

LPGA Legend Jane Blalock, Top Instructor Tom Patri, the Host of Grilling at the Green Jeff Tracy, & Golf Channel Host Damon Hack Join Me... Jane Blalock updates us on the upcoming tournaments on the Legends of the LPGA Tour and Annika Sorenstam's impact of playing last year in the US Women's Senior Open. We also look back to what it was like playing on the LPGA Tour during the 1970s and '80s, her desire to start a Women's Masters Tournament, and the PGA Women's Clinics that she's a part of to help grow the game. Tom Patri shares his thoughts on Mito Pereira's collapse on the 72nd hole at the PGA Championship and on whether any shine comes off Justin Thomas' win because of how it transpired. We also hear his thoughts on whether Tiger should continue to play this year, the meteoric rise of Steven Alker on the Champions Tour, and not only is the equipment and golf ball better than it was in the 70s and 80s but also how much better course conditions are now. Jeff Tracy shares the story of how he got his start in broadcasting 30 years ago hosting The Horseman's World. He shares how golf and food started to get intertwined with his shows. He talks about working with The Galloping Gourmet, Graham Kerr, having a role in the Kevin Costner film The Postman, and whether he gets more satisfaction out of playing a great round of golf or barbequing the perfect rack of ribs. Damon Hack shares his thoughts on whether Jack Nicklaus' reputation is under any threat after being sued by the Nicklaus Companies. We hear which milkshake is his favorite that's being served this week at The Memorial Tournament and who he likes to win the event. I also get his thoughts on Mito Pereria and Tiger Woods, plus when or if we'll see Phil Mickelson playing this season.

This week I'm joined by Top Golf Course Designer Bill Bergin and 2014 Georgia PGA Teacher of the Year Kevin Roman. Bill Bergin updated us on what's going on with several of his course design and course restoration projects like The McLemore, Waterfall, and Oaks Country Club, which is down the street from this week's PGA Championship at Southern Hills in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Bill gives me advice on how to play McLemore since my buddies and I are headed there this week for our annual golf trip. It's an award-winning design and the 18th hole has been named one of the Top 10 Finishing Holes in all of golf. We also hear about his experience playing in the 1984 Open Championship when he finished 14th and his 3rd round 66 was tied for the best round of the championship. Top Instructor, Kevin Roman shares his memories from playing in the 2009 PGA Championship at Hazeltine. he talks about being paired with Matt Kuchar and Louie Oosthuizen. We also hear about the practice round he played with Louie and Rory McIlroy and how far Louie outdrove Rory. We get some great chipping tips including set-up, ball position, and club selection. Plus, how much his new Srixon ZX irons and Cleveland Golf wedges have improved his play including hitting 2 flagsticks on his approach shots during his qualifying round for the US Senior Open.

This week on Next on the Tee I'm joined by: Top Instructor Tom Patri, Author and former Golf Channel Producer Keith Hirshland, Golf Course Artist Linda Hartough, and Champions Tour Pro Scott Verplank... Tom Patri shares his thoughts on next week's PGA Championship, the reception Phil's fellow players may give him, whether Jason Day and Rickie Fowler are rounding back into form, plus we get tips on short iron setup and par 5 strategies. Keith Hirshland talks about the challenges of writing his latest book, Song Girl (watch out for that CT Mascaro character). We also go back to his time as the original Producer on The Golf Channel and learn about the controlled chaos of producing a live golf tournament, his pet peeves as a Producer, and how he wanted his announcers to paint the picture versus describing what we could see for ourselves on TV. Linda Hartough talks about being the commissioned artist for Augusta National, the USGA, and the R&A. We hear about her paintings of the 13th hole at Augusta National plus courses like Southern Hills, Bethpage Black, and The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts.  Scott Verplank shares his memories of playing in the 2007 PGA Championship at Southern Hills, the site of this year's PGA. The '07 tournament was played in August in heat that averaged 100 degrees each day. He talks about trying to survive that heat and being in the final pair with Tiger Woods in the 3rd round. We also talk about his success in the 1985 Walker Cup, the 2002 and 2006 Ryder Cups, the upcoming Regions Tradition which is a major on the Champions Tour, broadcasting at next week's PGA Championship, plus a whole lot more.

One of the all-time greats on the baseball diamond Fred Lynn joins me in this special edition of Next on the Tee. What stands out about Fred during our conversation is his enthusiasm and optimism...and you know how much I love that. We hear about how he started out as a 4 sports star in college playing football, baseball, basketball, and running track. How he actually started his college career on a football scholarship at USC. He discusses his transition to focusing on baseball as a CF and Pitcher. Helped USC win 3 straight College Baseball World Series. He tells the story about their incredible comeback down 7-0 in the bottom of the 9th to the University of Minnesota, who had Dave Winfield on the mound, and winning 8-7. We also hear about the 1975 World Series, the Red Sox trading him to the Angels, teaching himself how to play golf, the fun he had playing golf with Jim Rice, and the plea to his old college football teammate Lynn Swann to get him on at Augusta National. Fred was so much fun to talk to. I hope you enjoy this segment as much as I did.

Top Golf Photographer and PGA Professional Evan Schiller, Top Instructor Dave Stockton Jr., the President of the Golf Heritage Society Dr Bern Bernacki, & the Director of Golf at Bethpage State Park Megan Younkman Join Me...

Scott McCarron, Bob Ford, Matthew Laurance, & Chris Koske Join Me...

In this week's episode of Next on the Tee I'm joined by Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor Eric Johnson, CBS Analyst and former Tour Pro Frank Nobilo, the Host of The Augusta Golf Show John Patrick, and the former President of the PGA of America and PGA/LPGA Master Professional Suzy Whaley. We look back on The Masters Tournament and broadcast, Tiger's performance, what we saw from Scottie Scheffler, Cam Smith, and Rory McIlroy, plus why players keep insisting on trying to go at the pin on #12 on Sunday.

In this episode of Next on the Tee, I'm talking Masters with Tour Legend John Cook, Top Instructor and the Host of The Golf Kingdom TV show Rob Strano, and the Host of The ProShow Keith Stewart. Rob Strano led off by sharing memories of his mentor, 1968 Masters Champion Bob Goalby. We also talked about the transition from persimmon woods and balata golf balls to metal woods and 3 piece golf balls, Rob's thoughts on the Phil Mickelson/Saudi League issue, plus Rob shares a tip from his KISS segment, Keep It Simple Strano. John Cook shared memories from when he first started out on Tour in the late 70s when celebrities often hosted Tour events like Bing Crosby, Glen Campbell, Jackie Gleason, and Sammy Davis Jr. We hear about his playing partner in the Crosby, James Garner. John then shares stories from his first Masters appearance when he was the reigning US Amateur Champion. He talks about when his invitation arrived in the mail, his first drive up Magnolia Lane, and what it was like staying in the Crow's Nest. We also hear about his near-victory in the 1990 Las Vegas Invitational when his shot from 95 yards flew into the cup and then bounced out taking him from birdie to bogey to lose. Keith Stewart was a bundle of energy and excitement. We talk about his new newsletter and site, ReadTheLine.com, where his analysis and picks for tournament winners on the PGA & LPGA Tours have been spot on. If you're not signed up for that, you just don't want to win extra money. Keith also talks about the years he spent around Tiger Woods at Isleworth, his favorite Masters memories, Jennifer Kupcho's big win at the Chevron Championship, and being named PGA Professional of the Year by the New Jersey section.

This week PGA Tour Legends Mark Calcavecchia, Tom Purtzer, & Rick Fehr plus Top Instructor Tom Patri join me... Tom Patri shares his thoughts on Scottie Scheffler's rapid rise to #1. He also touches on the buzz about Tiger showing up at Augusta National, Bryson's recent rash of injuries, and the mindset necessary to be a gamer. Tom Purtzer starts off sharing his thoughts on the Phil Mickelson, Saudi Tour situation. We hear about his win at the 1991 World Series of Golf, memories of playing at The Players Championship, and Pete Dye's desire to pull your attention to where the trouble is. Tom also shares his memories from playing at Augusta National and the near hole-in-one he made at the 1982 Open Championship. Mark Calcavecchia to his victory at the 1989 Open Championship and the clutch shots he hit on the 72nd hole to make birdie to tie Greg Norman at the time and force what ended up being a 3-way playoff that included Wayne Grady. We also hear about his last victory on Tour at the 2007 PODs Championship which started with an opening-round 75 and the message to himself "you f***ing suck" which he wrote on his official scorecard. Rick Fehr rounded out the show. He talks about his junior golf day, why he chose BYU to play his college golf, their 1981 National Championship victory, being low amateur at the 1984 Masters & US Open, his victories at the 1986 BC Open and the 1994 Disney World Classic, where he almost missed his Sunday tee time but regrouped to beat Craig Stadler and Fuzzy Zoeller.

Mitch Laurance talks to us about the Pleace Awaken organization and what they are doing through golf to help the people of Ukraine. Please check them out online at www.pleace-awaken.org. If you're asking yourself how can I help the people of Ukraine, Pleace Awaken is providing a path to the Golf Federation of Ukraine, which has been turned into a relief organization. John Mahaffey takes us back to his win at the 1986 Players Championship, coming from 4 back down the stretch to win over Larry Mize. We also hear about his run at the 1981 Masters, his experience playing in the 1979 Ryder Cup, and the books he's written, Hogan's Boy and a mystery novel titled, Shafted; both of which you can get on Amazon. Jim Gallagher Jr. starts off talking about his golf-centric family who was awarded the Jack Nicklaus Golf Family of the Year in 1990. Jim also talks about his college golf days at the University of Tennessee, being inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, his win at the 1993 Tour Championship when he set the course record at the Olympic Club with an opening round 63, the inspiring story behind his win at the 1995 St. Jude Classic promising a young leukemia patient that he was going to win it for her, and his experience playing in the 1993 Ryder Cup, beating Seve in the Sunday morning singles matches. Dustin Brekke is Director of Engineering and Eddie Drye is a Regional Sales Manager. They share the great new technology they have in their Cleveland Launcher XL driver and why it won Gold in this year's Golf Digest Hot List. We also talk about their new 5 & 7 fairway woods, the wedge groove enhancements that help us land the ball softly on the green, and how to determine which golf ball is the right one for our games.

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 and Tom Patri whose been the venue several times. Tom Patri talks about being with Fred Couples during Fred's Players Championship win in 1984. Plus his thoughts on the situation with Phil, if Phil has paid too high a price for the actions he took, Tiger's induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame, and how we can do a better job of lag putting. Billy Mayfair talks about his college career at Arizona State and their rich golf history. We also hear about his win at the 1987 US Amateur, his 2nd place finish at the 2019 US Senior Open, his win at the 1998 Nissan Open and being the only player to ever beat Tiger Woods in a playoff,  how his driving distance is longer now than when he played on the PGA Tour, his battle with testicular cancer, and his recent diagnosis of being on the autism spectrum. Hal Sutton talks about his recent conversation with Tom Watson on his Hal's podcast, Be The Right Club Today (available on Hal's YouTube Channel). He shares the common interest that he and Tom share away from the golf course and what would likely have been the greatest victory in golf history when Tom nearly won the 2009 Open Championship at 59 years old. Hal shares his insights on The Players Championship and Pete Dye's design. We hear about his first Players Championship win in 1983 and why he struggled playing Augusta National. Olin Browne looks ahead a bit to life after playing the Champions Tour which could include doing more work as an on-course Analyst. We hear about his struggles playing Pete Dye's course at TPC Sawgrass, his thoughts on the players potentially skipping the API in the future, and his memories of playing in The Masters.

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 tip for how to keep your swing long and fluid. 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. 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. 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 DeVito, and Matthew's award from the Kentucky Section of the PGA of America for his contributions to the game.  

What a privilege to spend time last night on Next on the Tee talking with a pair of Top 100 Instructors in Tom Patri and Kellie Stenzel plus former Tour Pro Donnie Hammond, and the President of the Golf Heritage Society Dr. Bern Bernacki. 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 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. 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 display there. 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 green.

Talking Ryder Cups past and present with Scott Verplank and Damon Hack, plus Jr. Solheim Cup with Top ranked AJGA player Avery Zweig. We also hear about the amazing summer golf adventures of Wayne Talsky and his Next on the Tee hat.

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 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 Physical Fitness. 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. Charles Cox is the CEO of Swing U, 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

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, dial in our distance control from 100 yards in, and fix it your swing if you're struggling with coming over the top. 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. Palmer took over as tournament Host. 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. 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.

This week on the Next on the Tee podcast it's 6 Degrees of Keith Hirshland as my guests are two Legends of the game, Dottie Pepper & John Mahaffey. Dottie Pepper talks about the sports household she grew up in. Her father played professional baseball with the Detroit Tigers organization and was on the cover of Sports Illustrated in March of 1968. We also hear her stories about: Winning the New York State Amateur Championship when she was 15, her college golf days at Furman, finishing low amateur at the 1984 US Open, her two major championship victories both coming at the ANA Inspiration, formerly the Dinah Shore Classic, being a part of 6 Solheim Cup teams and what the US has to do in order to win the Cup back., the bear that came charging towards her was she was covering the 2008 US Senior Open, and her new book "Letters to a Future Champion" that you can find on her Web site www.dottiepepper.net John Mahaffey shares stories from his college days at the University of Houston. John won the individual National Championship in 1970 and helped the Cougars to back-to-back team titles in 1969 & '70. We hear about his relationship with Ben Hogan and how he became known as "Hogan's Boy". We also hear about his victory at the 1978 PGA Championship, backing up that win the very next week at Pleasant Valley Country Club, being a member of the 1979 Ryder Cup team, and his transition to broadcasting the game.

We'll look ahead to the Tour Championship and Ryder Cup with Tom Patri & Frank Nobilo, plus why I'd put my money on Scott McCarron even on one leg, and the artistry of the game with Golf Course Landscape Artist Linda Hartough...

My guests this week are: one of the best ball strikers of all-time Tim Simpson, Tour Caddie Kip Henley, former Arizona State All-American Tom Stankowski, and World Golf Hall of Famer Dennis Walters. Tim Simpson and Tom Stankowski talk about their college golf days at Georgia and Arizona State. Tour Caddie Kim Henley shares his picks for the Ryder Cup and life out on Tour. World Golf Hall of Famer Dennis Walters talks about his college days at North Texas State, the accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down, and how he overcame it to play again.

Top Instructors Tom Patri & Nick Bradley plus Tour Championship with Executive Direct Allison Fillmore, and former Tour Player and now wonderful TV Show Host Charlie Rymer all join me. Tom Patri shares his insights on the Covid vaccination issue, dealing with pressure at the Tour level, Bryson calling out his equipment, Jay Monahan stepping in to end Brooks & Bryson taking jabs at each other, and the potential issues within the US Ryder Cup team. Allison Fillmore takes us inside the Tour Championship. We hear about what it's like putting together an event of this magnitude, what you can expect when you walk through the gates, the awesome responsibility it is to manage an event on the home course of Bobby Jones, and how they give back to the community. Nick Bradley talks about taking Justin Rose from #125 to #5 in the World Golf Rankings, the importance of visualization in your career and the next shot plus, what stoicism is and why it's important. Charlie Rymer was on the ground of Augusta National for the final round of the 1986 Masters. He shares that story and the feel it had. We also hear about his interviews with our friend from The Golf Channel Damon Hack, who were the most intense interviews he's ever had, what's going on at The McLemore Club, the Myrtle Beach course that we need to play. 

In this episode, I'm joined by former PGA Champions Hal Sutton and Shaun Micheel plus Top Instructors Jason Hase and Eric Johnson. Hal Sutton shares his thoughts on golf in the Olympics, Xander Schauffele's gold medal performance, how that victory might propel him to winning his first major, Louis Oosthuizen's summer, and how to develop an attitude for winning. I also get his thoughts on how US Ryder Cup Captain Steve Stricker can prevent the team room from becoming a circus with Brooks Koepka, Bryson DeChambeau, Dustin Johnson, and Patrick Reed all on the team. Shaun Micheel catches us up on his performances at the Sr. PGA Championship and Sr. Open Championship that he just arrived back from. We also hear about trying to prepare for playing links golf, and whatever became of the 7 iron he hit to 2 inches on the last hole of the 2003 PGA Championship, which may be the best approach shot in major championship history. Top Instructor Jason Hase takes us around his home course Buffalo Dunes which Golf Magazine ranked #8 among the best municipal courses in the country. He also gives us a tip for how to stop hitting our wedges fat. Eric Johnson is a Golf Digest Top 100 Instructor. He takes us inside his new home course, Yellowstone Golf Club in Big Sky Montana. Eric also weighs in on the upcoming US Ryder Cup team, and how we can be mentally strong when we're faced with those 2-5 foot knee knockers.

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 us inside Seminole Golf Club and lets us know why, after decades of secrecy, we finally got to see the course during the TaylorMade Driving Relief match and this year's Walker Cup matches. He also takes us back to the 1983 US Open played at his home course, Oakmont, and the legends he got to play with during the practice round and the tournament. He shares what it was like playing with Nicklaus, Palmer, Weiskopf, Crenshaw, Miller Barber, Hubert Green, Lou Graham, and Bob Gilder. Tom Purtzer made one of the most incredible birdies in Tour history on his way to winning the 1991 Colonial Invitational. He made it from a downhill lie in the back lip of the bunker. He takes us inside that shot and how it lead to a complete redesign of that trap. We also hear about his T4 finish at the 1982 Open Championship at Royal Troon, what it's like trying to hit the green at the Postage Stamp hole, and his victory at the 1991 World Series of Golf. David Pursell joins me in the last segment and talks about his course FarmLinks at Pursell Farms. The course has been named the Best Public Course in the state of Alabama by Golf Advisor, GolfAlabama.com, and Golfweek Magazine. Hear what makes it such a fun course to play, the research and development they're doing right there on the course, and the incredible amenities they have there as well.

Joining me this week at Top Instructors Tom Patri and Bob Grissett plus Golf Writer Jay Revel. We recap The Open Championship plus hear thoughts on Morikawa winning in his first Open debut, Jordan's 3rd round, Bryson throwing Cobra under the bus, and whether Louie's season is a success or one of missed opportunities. We also look ahead to the Olympics plus get some tips for what we can learn from Morikawa's deliberate backswing and how to make better decisions out on the course so we don't ruin our round due to poor decision making.

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 the answers may surprise you. 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. 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. 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.

Travelers Championship Tournament Direct Nathan Grube plus my Thursday Night Tailgate Co-Host Bob Lazzari join me. We talk with Nathan about how the tournament gives back to local charities, the finishing 4 holes at TPC River Highland, and the day the earth shook...when Jordan Spieth holed out from the bunker to win the 2017 tournament.

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, 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. Jane Blalock shares stories from her great LPGA career including her wins over legends like Carol Mann, Kathy Whitworth, and Judy Rankin. We also hear about Dinah Shores' impact on the LPGA Tour, and how Jane helped get the LPGA Legends Tour off the ground. 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, and the over 400 Teachers that have been certified through his instructional schools.

Joining 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 plus shares putting tips to help make more 3-5 footers. Chip Beck shares his memories from playing in the 1991 Ryder Cup at Kiawah Island. Hear about how he and Paul Azinger faced off against Seve and Jose Maria Olazabal and the gamesmanship that went on during their matches. We also hear about Chip's 2nd place finishes in majors and his breakthrough win at the 1988 LA Open. Michelle Holmes talks about teaching young kids the game and the importance of parent's support and facial expressions when their kids hit poor shots. Bill Bergin updates us on his course design projects, lends advice for my upcoming guys golf trip to The McLemore, and shares insights on Pete Dye designed courses

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.

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 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. 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?