Now on the Tee

On this week's episode of #NowOnTheTee, get an exclusive look behind the scenes of PGA Tour life from an extraordinary perspective. This week we're joined by Kourtney Schenk, wife of PGA TOUR Player, Vincennes native and Purdue University graduate, Adam Schenk. Kourtney offers unique insights into the world of professional golf from a wife's viewpoint.

For this week's episode of #NowOnTheTee we are joined by former President of the PGA of America and owner of The Legends Golf Course in Franklin, Indiana, Ted Bishop. Ted joins us to discuss the recent golf ball rollback announcement made by the USGA and R&A. We talk about how this change affects the average everyday player and if the rule change is necessary. Ted also talks about what ball manufacturers will be doing in terms of developing a conforming ball in the coming years.

On this week's episode of #NowOnTheTee, we are joined by former Tour player and business owner, Brian Tennyson. We speak about Brian's time at Ball State University, where he was a 3X All-Mid-American Conference selection, 2X All-America Scholar and 2X All-America Honorable Mention. We discuss everything from his journey to playing on the PGA Tour for six years, being an executive for Papa John's Pizza, working in Television, to now owning his own putter company.

This week's episode of #NowOnTheTee highlights Terra Haute native and Wabash College Graduate, Charles Dillahunt. Charles became hooked on the game of golf in college when he played the Rory McIlroy PGA TOUR video game. Tune in to hear how he has turned this into a career and is now Studio Production, Wagering and Gaming Lead for the PGA of America. Another Hoosier making a difference at the PGA of America.

This week's episode of Now On The Tee brings in three special guests including Indiana Golf Executive Director Mike David, Campaign Chairman Steve Sterrett, and Indiana Golf Foundation President Thad Miller, to discuss the Indiana Golf Capital Campaign. We speak about the different pillars within the campaign including the new headquarters at The Fort, the scholarship program, capital improvements at our facilities, and purchasing the Dryvebox to expand our reach of the game. A big conversation in this episode branches around our excitement relative to being a now visible presence in the heart of Indianapolis and what that means for our future.

For this week's episode of #NowOnTheTee, we speak with Franklin, Indiana native Paul Marchand. Marchand was an outstanding player who attended the University of Houston, where he played on the same team as Fred Couples. He would become Fred's longtime swing coach. In this episode, he talks about growing up in Franklin, his time at Houston, and how Fred Couples winning The Masters changed his life.

For this week's episode of #NowOnTheTee, we speak with Franklin, Indiana native Paul Marchand. Marchand was an outstanding player who attended the University of Houston where he played on the same team as Fred Couples. He would become Fred's longtime swing coach. In this episode he talks about growing up in Franklin, his time at Houston, and how Fred Couples winning The Masters changed his life.

On this week's episode of #NowOnTheTee, we're going to put the bow on the Girls High School Golf Season. This episode highlights the Carmel Greyhounds, who recently won their 2nd straight Girls Golf State Championship. Head Coach Kelly Kluesner joins us to discuss winning multiple state titles, the rise of the competition over the past few years, and the impact of having four returning players from the previous season. Star player and All-State selection, Claire Swathwood also joins in to tell us about the team's focus on the state tournament, how Prairie View plays longer than other courses, the overall pressure of playing their home course, and why she chose Memphis to continue her collegiate golf career. Our last guest on this episode is the Individual Girls State Champion, Samantha Brown. Brown talks about not paying attention to the scoreboard this year, how this accomplishment differs from others, winning the prestigious mental attitude award, the impact of being in contention for this year's Indiana Women's Open, and her decision to continue playing at Purdue University.

Join us for this week's episode where we speak with two Hoosier golfers who have had some important weeks recently. Our first guess is Timothy Wiseman who has won back to back Indiana PGA titles. He talks about what it means to defend a title, the comfortability he has in events, some strengths in his game, his experience in the 2023 National PGA Championship, and some adjustments he will make at the 2024 event. Our next guest is Indiana Junior Golf Alum, Alexis Miestowski. Alexis recently advanced out of the first stage of the LPGA Q-school, assuring herself of at least Epson Tour status for 2024. She talks with us about the next stage in October, growing up in our Indiana Junior Golf program, being out of competitive golf due to injuries and mental stress, and how she got her itch back.

Join us for a discussion with PGA Tour player and Purdue University Grad, Adam Schenk! Schenk is coming off of his best year on Tour with seven top ten and two runner-up finishes and coming out of the Tour Championship in 9th for the FedEx Cup standings. Tune in as we talk about his year on tour compared to past years, his time off/becoming a father, and how playing smarter has impacted his performance on Tour.

On this episode of #NowOnTheTee we are joined by Purdue Alum and current Korn Ferry Tour Rookie, Joe Weiler. We discuss the difficulty of his Industrial Engineering education while playing collegiately at Purdue, as well as his journey to become a professional. Weiler talks about having a couple slow collegiate years prior to making significant headway in his career the last few years on the team. We also discuss his struggles missing 8 cuts in a row and how he relearned his control of the game and how that has benefited him.

For this week's episode we are joined by Charlie Schuyler, someone who has had quite the unique golf background. Schuyler played collegiately at Penn State and is a member on the Indiana Golf Foundation Board of Directors. One of his most impressive accomplishments includes his stop at Augusta National, where he served as an Assistant Pro for four years. Tune in to hear about how this opportunity arose, his encounters during his time within this position, how Augusta National was one of the most educational and inspirational experiences of Charlie's working life, and some interesting facts about the club itself.

This week's podcast highlights two recent Indiana Golf Major Champions, Nick Bienz and Kayla Benge! Bienz is our Indiana Open Winner. In this episode, he discusses where this win ranks on the professional level, the importance of confidence as a professional player, and his other experiences in the past Indiana Opens. Benge joins in to talk about her experience winning the IWGA Amateur and how much this win means to her. She also tells us about her game plan going into the final round and what it was like playing with 5X Champion Julia Potter-Bobb.

This week's episode of #NowOnTheTee brings us some insight from two phenomenal golfers who have been representing #indianagolf well. Our first guest is Clemson University's Annabelle Pancake, the first American runner-up of the British Women's Amateur in five years! Pancake talks about adapting to the different course conditions, the ability to get creative with her shots, her love for match play, and her plans to go pro after graduation. Our next guest is our recent #INPGAWomensOpen Champion and the Assistant Golf Pro at The Sagamore Club, Rachel Johnson. Johnson talks about her experience playing on a mini-tour and how that impacted her play at the Open. She also discusses what made her choose to become a PGA Professional and what her future plans will include.

This week's episode of #NowOnTheTee brings us a conversation with IndyCar Driver, Scott McLaughlin and 2023 Indiana Amateur Champion, Connor McNeely. McLaughlin became a huge golf fan at a young age and speaks on some mental similarities between the two sports, as well as his experience playing in the Arnold Palmer Invitational with 2x Major Champion, Zach Johnson. McNeely walks us through his performance in the recent State Amateur event and what this win means to him. He also talks with us about his freshman year at Butler and what his goals are going into his sophomore season with the University of Cincinnati.

This week's episode comes to you from the Prairie View Golf Club following the completion of the final round of the IHSAA Boys State Finals. The Guerin Catholic Golden Eagles won their 2nd consecutive state championship. We speak with head coach Mark Mathews and individual champion Leo Wessel.

This week's episode of #NowOnTheTee features Evansville's Kyle Asay. Asay went from being a caddie at Victoria National to caddying on the PGA TOUR. Kyle talks about what makes a good tour caddie and what that life is like.

For this week's episode of #NowOnTheTee we are joined by an original member of the Golf Channel on-air team, former LPGA Executive, and current host of "Connected with Kraig Kann" on Sirius/XM PGA TOUR Radio. Listen in to hear Kann discuss his experience commentating for the Golf Channel, the potential of a few of the current PGA Tour players, and a dive into hosting the podcast for PGA Tour Radio!

In this episode of #NowOnTheTee we are joined by Indianapolis native and Executive Director of the Sanderson Farms Championship on the PGA Tour, Steve Jent. Jent joins us to discuss how non- elevated events that have been a mainstay on the Tour are affected by the elevated events that are designed for the biggest players in the game. We also talk about the $30M+ Economic Impact of the Sanderson Farms Championship in Jackson Mississippi that gave $1.5M to charity last year.

This episode of #NowOnTheTee brings us to discuss the hottest topic in golf right now; the USGA Rollback proposal. Leading us into this conversation is former Golf Channel Business Reporter, USGA Employee, and Golf Manufacturer Adam Barr! Barr brings an interesting insight based on his experience in all different areas of the industry.

In this week's episode of #NowOnTheTee we talk with Greenwood's Erica Shepherd and her brother Ethan after he caddied for her at the Augusta National Women's Amateur. They elaborate on this special experience and Erica shares her thoughts on whether or not she'll turn professional after graduating from Duke this spring.

In this episode of #NowOnTheTee we speak with Indiana Golf Executive Director, Mike David who discusses the recent release of the 2022 Economic Impact Study. This study displayed some heavy numbers showing that Golf is a significant driver of economic activity across the State of Indiana through direct operational expenditures and capital investment, as well as the attraction of golf tourism, golf-related retail spending and new home construction in golf communities. Listen in to hear the significant numbers and findings from the 2022 study.

Our two guests on this week's episode of #NowOnTheTee were both recently honored at the 2023 #INPGAAnnualBusinessMeeting. We speak with the 2023 Golf Professional of the Year - Patrick White, and the Teacher of the Year- Bill Pollert. Listen in to hear about some fun stories they have experienced at different clubs, advancements at their current operations, some instrumental factors in both of their careers, and the critical topic of attracting club professionals to the game of golf.

This week's #NowOnTheTee guest is Ryan French, who runs the Twitter account Monday Q Info, where he follows PGA TOUR Monday qualifiers around the country. He also writes for The Fire Pit Collective. Listen to hear Ryan talk about what sparked his dream and his surprise with it taking off so quickly. We also chat with Ryan about some success stories coming through Monday qualifiers, his father who ignited his interest in the game, and some of his most memorable moments with former Canadian professional golfer, Ryan Yip.

This episode of #NowOnTheTee is honoring Black History Month with Dr. Gary Sailes. Dr. Sailes is a retired Indiana University professor in the Sports Management program who focused on African Americans in American Sport. We discuss his current focus of getting more persons of color into the upper level of the game, Douglass Golf Course serving as a model for other courses around the country, and the changes in the landscape of golf ultimately providing more opportunities for junior golfers today.

Join us for another episode of #NowOnTheTee with 11-time PGA Tour and 10-time PGA Tour Champions winner, John Cook! Cook talks about his influences on committing to Ohio State, how winning the 1978 US Amateur kickstarted his success, and his opportunity to stay revolved around the game as an analyst for the Golf Channel.

We're back with an ALL NEW SEASON of #NowOnTheTee! To start off the year, we speak with former PGA TOUR player and now CBS broadcaster Frank Nobilo. Frank speaks about his world travels to get on Tour, his on and off-course accomplishments, and a health diagnosis that pushed him to transition into broadcasting. We also speak with Scott Stallings, who mistakenly received the Masters invitation meant for PGA TOUR player Scott Stallings.

As 2022 comes to a close, we want to reflect on this impactful and memorable year by highlighting some of the great guests that we have had on this season of #NowOnTheTee.

#NowOnTheTee brings a discussion with Curt Byrum, who played on the PGA Tour for 15 years! Byrum has been with the Golf Channel for over 20 years and was recently named as the replacement for David Feherty on NBC's Golf coverage. Byrum joins us to discuss how he got his start in television, some of his career highlights, and his thoughts on the split we have seen in professional golf.

This week's episode of #NowOnTheTee features the latest Indiana Golf Hall of Fame Inductees, Jeff Gallagher and Jackie Gallagher-Smith! Listen in to hear them speak about what it means to join alongside their father and brother, Jackie's almost career-ending accident, Jeff's injury-riddled career, and their experience while playing professionally.

Tune in for this week's episode of #NowOnTheTee with PGA Tour Veteran, Bo Van Pelt! In this episode, you will hear about how the Indiana Junior Golf program greatly influenced his professional career, returning to his Richmond roots, the multiple surgeries that forced him into a three-year hiatus, and his surprising comeback into competitive golf.

For this week's episode of #NowOnTheTee, we are joined by someone considered to be one of the top collegiate golf coaches in America, Rob Bradley! Bradley played on the now-called Korn Ferry Tour for seven years, competed in two U.S. Opens, and has been the head golf coach at Purdue University for ten years. Listen in to hear him speak on the goals for the team in the upcoming spring season, "The Battle at Birck" match, and what made him transition into coaching college golf!

In this episode of #NowOnTheTee, we hear from 2003 PGA Champion, and 2005 Indiana Athletics Hall of Famer, Shaun Micheel. Micheel discusses how he found his way onto the Indiana University Golf team and how Coach Sam Carmichael gave him the courage and confidence to play on tour. We also hear about his experience winning the 2003 PGA Championship and how he became an Assistant Golf Coach for Butler University.

For this week's episode of #NowOnTheTee, Brian Hammons speaks with PGA Tour winner, three-time All-American at the University of Texas, and Golf Channel Analyst, Brandel Chamblee. Check in to hear Brandel discuss the timeline of his relationship with golf, including his path to becoming professional after failing Q-School, his venture into securing a position with the Golf Channel, and a brief discussion on the defamation suit chaos.

Tune in for a brand new episode of #NowOnTheTee with Professional Golfer, Sportscaster, and Indiana Golf Hall of Famer, Billy Kratzert! Billy discusses large details surrounding his golf experience, including how winning the #IndianaAM and #IndianaOpen at 16 & 17, jumpstarted his collegiate and professional career in golf.

Listen in to hear Professional Golfer Erik Barnes, from Marion, Indiana, discuss his recent achievement in securing his PGA Tour card.

This week's Podcast features Tyler Duncan. A Columbus, Indiana native, and Purdue grad fresh off an appearance in the FedEx Cup Playoffs on the PGA TOUR.

Seth Fair (Pittsboro, IN) & Lauren Tibbets (Butler Alum) won their state opens this month in comeback fashion. Seth and Lauren are currently playing mini tours around the country and world and they talk about that experience and the grind of playing on tour. From being your own travel cordinator, accountant, and equipment provider they discuss the highs and lows and their passion for playing professionally.

Tune in for an all new episode of our #NowOnTheTee podcast with cohosts Brian Hammons and Jo Jo Gentry! This week's guests are Head Men's Ball State Golf Coach, Mike Fleck, and Head Men's and Women's Golf coach, Clint Wallman of Depauw. This episode discusses the entire topic of college recruiting for both Junior players and their parents. Also included in this episode is recent #IWGAAm Champion, Cailyn Henderson, speaking on her preparation for Q school, her future in golf, and more.

Will has worked for worked for some major organizations including the PGA Tour, Golf Channel, ESPN, CBS, and Fox Sports. In this episode, Will talks about his broadcasting and golf history, the PGA Tour Radio operations, his upcoming book, and his opinion on the new LIV Tour. Luke discusses the confidence boost he received from his recent win, a round breakdown, insights going into the tournament, and the minimization of extra pressure from not knowing where he stood on the leaderboard.

Jim Gallagher Jr is a 5 time PGA Tour winner, Ryder Cup and President's Cup member, and Golf Analyst on the Golf Channel. Originally from Marion, IN, Jim is a two-time State Amateur Champion, Indiana PGA State Open winner, and member of the Indiana Golf Hall of Fame. In this episode Jim talks about the evolution of Indiana Junior Golf, professionals he looked up to throughout his life, beating Seve Ballesteros in Singles at the Ryder Cup, what advice he would give his younger self now, and his opinion on the new LIV Tour.

Alan Shipnuck is a Senior Writer for Golf Magazine/Golf.com, partner of Fire Pit Collective, and author of six books, including his latest and New York Times Best Seller Phil: The Rip-Roaring (and Unauthorized) Biography of Golf's Most Colorful Superstar. In this episode, Alan talks about what motivated him to write this book, his decades following the PGA Tour, Phil Mickelson's unwillingness to cooperate with the biography, and the complex character Phil has been throughout the years.

Chris Nowak is the PGA HOPE Military Veteran and Liaison. PGA HOPE stands for Helping Our Patriots Everywhere, and Chris is proud to do so. He is a Marine Corps Veteran and amputee who moved from a 19 year career at the Department of Veterans Affairs into his current role of running the Veteran and Military Liaison role for PGA HOPE.   In this episode, Chris discusses how life changing the PGA HOPE program is for veterans and PGA members alike. He also shares his favorite success stories and fills us in on the new and improved Patriot Golf Day.

Dylan Meyer is an Indiana Junior Golf Alum and current Korn Ferry Tour Player, He grew up playing golf in Evansville, Ind. and went on to be the number one play for the University of Illinois before turning professional.   In this episode, Dylan talks about his favorite career highlights to date, Illinois' epic comeback at the Big Ten Championship at Victoria National in 2016, and his involvement with the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation.

Adam Schenk is an Indiana Junior Golf Tour alum, an Indiana Amateur Champion, and now he plays with the best of the best on the PGA TOUR. In this episode, Adam talks about life on TOUR and the grind it took to get there, the PGA TOUR players he's most enjoyed getting to know, and his most memorable moments to date. Indiana Golf Foundation Board member and former Gongaware Academy participant, JoJo Gentry, joins Kelly as a guest co-host.

Bruce Rearick was just named the 2022 Indiana PGA Teacher of the Year and regarded as one of the best in the putting community. Bruce has players routinely fly in from around the world to see him for putting instruction, including PGA TOUR players, Mike Weir, Aaron Baddeley and Bo Van Pelt. He is also the owner of Burnt Edges Consulting, a golf Industry consultant specializing in putter design, putter fitting and instruction. In this episode, Bruce walks us through his putting evaluation process, describes his time spent working under the-one-and-only Arnold Palmer, and his goal for the future of his putting business.

Greg McLaughlin is the CEO of the World Golf Foundation, as well as the CEO of First Tee. He also spent 14 years as the CEO of the Tiger Woods Foundation before becoming President of the Champions Tour in 2015. In his current positions, Greg serves as a leader among the world's top golf organizations, and a key ambassador and spokesperson for the game of golf. In this episode, Greg discusses the biggest successes in his career, First Tee's short-term and long-term goals, and his time spent at the Tiger Woods Foundation (including playing a few rounds of golf with Tiger).

Mike Whan is the current CEO of the USGA. Prior to joining the USGA, Whan served as the commissioner of the LPGA from January 2010 until June of 2021. Under his leadership, the LPGA experienced unprecedented growth, with significant increases in the number of tournaments, purses and television coverage. He also oversaw the expansion of the LPGA to include both the Symetra Tour and Ladies European Tour, as well as a nearly 50 percent increase in membership of LPGA Professionals. In this episode, Mike discusses his short-term and long-term goals for the USGA, why he left the LPGA as commissioner, and what he most looks forward to in 2022.

Dottie Pepper is the lead walking reporter for CBS Sports' coverage of the PGA TOUR, Masters, and PGA Championship. After an accomplished junior, college, and amateur golf career, she went on to play 17 years on the LPGA Tour, winning 17 times - including two major championships and one additional win on the JLPGA Tour. She also represented the United States six times in the Solheim Cup matches, compiling a 13-5-2 record. In this episode, Dottie shares highlights from her LPGA Tour career, favorite broadcasting moments - including walking alongside Tiger Woods, and how far the game of golf has come since her time as a Tour player.

Dr. Bob Winters is an internationally renowned sports psychologist, author, and professional speaker. He has spent the past 35 years investigating how one's thoughts and attitudes affect one's ability to perform to their optimal talent level. In this episode, Dr. Winters delves in to the mental side of the game and gives an inside approach on how to play golf with confidence. He also shares stories from his time spent with professional golfers and athletes such as Justin Rose, Michelle Wie, and Victor Oladipo.