Podcast appearances and mentions of bob friend

October 13, 1960 – With the World Series between the Yankees and Pirates knotted at 3 games apiece, Game 7 at Pittsburgh's cavernous Forbes Field would provide one of the most dramatic home runs in World Series history. In the top of the 9th, with a 9-7 lead the Pirates sent eighteen game winner Bob Friend to the mound but the Yankees would manage to tie things up. The Yankees would send Ralph Terry to the mound in the bottom of the 9th to face Pirate 2nd baseman Bill Mazeroski and with a 1-0 count Mel Allen's call of the game tells the rest: “There's a drive into deep left field, look out now… that ball is going, going gone! And the World Series is over! Mazeroski… hits it over the left field fence, and the Pirates win it 10-9 and win the World Series!”As the Pirates erupted, the Yankees stood across the field in stunned disbelief. The improbable champions were outscored, outhit, and outplayed, but had managed to pull out a victory anyhow. Years later, Mickey Mantle was quoted as saying that losing the 1960 series was the biggest disappointment of his career. The only loss, amateur or professional, he cried actual tears over. For Bill Mazeroski, it was the highlight.Bing Crosby, part owner of the Pirates, was too superstitious to watch the series live. Crosby hired a company to record the game and would only watch it a day later if the Pirates won. His tape of game 7 is the only recording of the 1960 series known to survive as television stations routinely taped over televised sporting events. The tape sat untouched for 49 years when it was found in Crosby's wine cellar in December of 2009. On November 13, 2010, for the 50th anniversary of the series winning home run, a gala emceed by Bob Costas was hosted in downtown Pittsburgh. The MLB Network would air the game and gala on December 15, 2010.

October 13, 1960 – With the World Series between the Yankees and Pirates knotted at 3 games apiece, Game 7 at Pittsburgh's cavernous Forbes Field would provide one of the most dramatic home runs in World Series history. In the top of the 9th, with a 9-7 lead the Pirates sent eighteen game winner Bob Friend to the mound but the Yankees would manage to tie things up. The Yankees would send Ralph Terry to the mound in the bottom of the 9th to face Pirate 2nd baseman Bill Mazeroski and with a 1-0 count Mel Allen's call of the game tells the rest: “There's a drive into deep left field, look out now… that ball is going, going gone! And the World Series is over! Mazeroski… hits it over the left field fence, and the Pirates win it 10-9 and win the World Series!”As the Pirates erupted, the Yankees stood across the field in stunned disbelief. The improbable champions were outscored, outhit, and outplayed, but had managed to pull out a victory anyhow. Years later, Mickey Mantle was quoted as saying that losing the 1960 series was the biggest disappointment of his career. The only loss, amateur or professional, he cried actual tears over. For Bill Mazeroski, it was the highlight.Bing Crosby, part owner of the Pirates, was too superstitious to watch the series live. Crosby hired a company to record the game and would only watch it a day later if the Pirates won. His tape of game 7 is the only recording of the 1960 series known to survive as television stations routinely taped over televised sporting events. The tape sat untouched for 49 years when it was found in Crosby's wine cellar in December of 2009. On November 13, 2010, for the 50th anniversary of the series winning home run, a gala emceed by Bob Costas was hosted in downtown Pittsburgh. The MLB Network would air the game and gala on December 15, 2010.

- Harry Wismer- Bob FriendIn this 1958 radio interview, Bob Friend, a key pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, shares his thoughts on the game and his career. By this time, Friend was in the prime of his career, having led the National League in ERA just two years earlier in 1955. Known for his consistency and durability on the mound, Friend was a workhorse for the Pirates, often ranking among the league leaders in innings pitched and strikeouts. This interview comes during a season where Friend would post a solid 22-14 record, further establishing himself as one of the top pitchers in the league.The late 1950s were a transitional period for the Pirates, who were moving from a decade of struggles to becoming a contender in the National League. Friend's role on the team was pivotal, as he provided stability and leadership to a young and developing pitching staff. In this interview, listeners can expect to hear Friend's perspective on the challenges of being a top pitcher during this era, as well as insights into his approach to the game, offering a valuable snapshot of baseball in the late 1950s.#BobFriend #PittsburghPirates #1950sBaseball #RadioInterview #BaseballHistory

Designed with a vision of equity, Ohio's new shared practice model is PACT — Practice in Action Together. PACT has been developed for (and by) public children services agencies: caseworkers, supervisors, and agency leaders working alongside families, former foster youth, academics, and other experts. In this 18th episode of “Let's Have a Conversation,” Bob Friend is joined by Mike, Ashley, and Summer, who speak of the development of the Practice in Action Together (PACT) effort in Ohio. It's a story of healing by a parent and social worker via the Public Children Services Association of Ohio (PCSAO) in which the values and actions of PACT were central and visible within this story. This is a captivating pod and we encourage you to have a good listen! Here is a quick overview of the PACT model: https://www.pcsao.org/programs-events/pact/ Other PCSAO materials: PACT Behavioral Research Brief: https://www.pcsao.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/PACTBehavioralResearchProject.pdf Ohio START website: https://ohiostart.org/ Music by ⁠Lesfm⁠ from ⁠Pixabay

In Part 2 of Episode 34, I'm joined by Bob Friend Jr., the 1984 and 1985 Western Pennsylvania Amateur Champion and 1985 Pennsylvania State Champion, and David Peoples, a two-time winner on the PGA Tour. Bob Friend Jr. is the son of Bob Friend, the Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher who helped them win the 1960 World Series. Known among his former Tour peers as one of the all-time great grinders, Bob Jr. honed his game much like US Open Champion Bryson DeChambeau, spending countless hours on the course and range. He won the 1991 Fort Wayne Open on the Korn Ferry Tour and finished 2nd in the 1998 Canadian Open. In this episode, Bob shares his insights on this year's US Open, Rory McIlroy's putting struggles, Bryson's image transformation, Scottie Scheffler's achievement of becoming the first player since Arnold Palmer in 1962 to have six wins before July 1st, and Paul Skenes' impact on the Pirates. David Peoples, who won twice on the PGA Tour, also joins the discussion. He expresses his surprise when Rory missed those short putts on holes 16 and 18 and shares his thoughts on Rory leaving the course without congratulating Bryson. David also reflects on his experiences playing in the 1993 and 2001 US Opens, explains why Fuzzy Zoeller was his favorite playing partner, reveals why he hates Pebble Beach, and describes what it was like seeing himself on a trading card for the first time.

This week I am joined by 2 legends of the game, John Cook and John Mahaffey, plus one of the great players in Western Pennsylvania history Bob Friend Jr., and Top 100 Instructor and Pittsburgh native Eric Johnson. John Cook and I go back to his epic victory at the 1983 Canadian Open when he defeated Johnny Miller on the 6th playoff hole. We hear how, in his 2nd season on Tour, he held up to the pressure of trying to win arguably the 5th biggest event on Tour at the time, over a legend like Miller. We also get into the great things his father Jim did to advance PGA Tour purses plus John's course design work. John Mahaffey won the 1978 PGA Championship at Oakmont. We go back to that tournament and hear what it was like for him to get that win after having lost 2 previous US Opens. John would double down on that PGA victory by winning the very next week at the American Optical Classic over the only Optometrist on Tour, Dr. Gil Morgan. John also shares his memories of being a part of the victorious 1979 Ryder Cup team and why it's the most scared he's ever been. Bob Friend Jr. was a grinder on Tour for over 20 years. He's also one of the best players in Western Pennsylvania golf history. He won the 1984 & '85 Western Pennsylvania Amateur Championships. He backed that up by winning the '85 Pennsylvania State Amateur Championship. We hear about all 3 of those victories plus insights into some of the other great area courses he enjoys including his own club, Oakmont Country Club. Eric Johnson has been named a Top 100 Instructor for over a decade now. He spent 17 years at Oakmont CC, several of which were as the Director of Instruction. He's now at Yellowstone Golf Club in Big Sky, Montana. We hear about Yellowstone and some other great Montana courses that should be on our list to play. Eric recently took a trip to Southern California where he played Monterey Peninsula CC, Pebble Beach, Cypress Point, and Spanish Bay. If that wasn't great enough, he followed that up with a visit to Pine Valley. We hear about all of that plus we get a tip for how to play better as the temperatures go down and the turf gets harder.

October 13, 1960 – With the World Seriesbetween the Yankees and Pirates knotted at 3 games apiece, Game 7 atPittsburgh's cavernous Forbes Field would provide one of the most dramatic homeruns in World Series history. In the top of the 9th, with a 9-7 leadthe Pirates sent eighteen game winner Bob Friend to the mound but the Yankeeswould manage to tie things up. The Yankees would send Ralph Terry to the mound inthe bottom of the 9th to face Pirate 2nd baseman BillMazeroski and with a 1-0 count Mel Allen's call of the game tells the rest: “There'sa drive into deep left field, look out now… that ball is going, going gone! Andthe World Series is over! Mazeroski… hits it over the left field fence,and the Pirates win it 10-9 and win the World Series!”As the Pirates erupted, the Yankeesstood across the field in stunned disbelief. The improbable champions wereoutscored, outhit, and outplayed, but had managed to pull out a victory anyhow.Years later, Mickey Mantle was quoted as saying that losing the 1960 series wasthe biggest disappointment of his career. The only loss, amateur orprofessional, he cried actual tears over. For Bill Mazeroski, it was thehighlight.Bing Crosby, part owner of the Pirates,was too superstitious to watch the series live. Crosby hired a company torecord the game and would only watch it a day later if the Pirates won. His tape of game 7 is the only recording ofthe 1960 series known to survive as television stations routinely taped overtelevised sporting events. The tape sat untouched for 49 years when it wasfound in Crosby's wine cellar in December of 2009. On November 13, 2010, forthe 50th anniversary of the series winning home run, a gala emceed by Bob Costas was hosted in downtownPittsburgh. The MLB Network would air the game and gala on December 15, 2010.

-Your calls on everything Pirates, Penguins, and Steelers-Texans! Bob Friend also joins the show to promote Cow Patty Bingo! -Saturdays from 11-1!

-Bob Friend joins to promote Cow Patty Bingo, Sunday afternoon from Oakmont Country Club.

Bob Friend Jr. was one of my very first guests back on Season 1, Episode 3, and has been a wonderful friend ever since. His father pitched in the Major Leagues, mostly in Pittsburgh from 1951 - 1966 and helped the Pirates win the 1960 World Series. We talk about his career including being the winning Pitcher in the 1956 All-Star game. I also get Bob's thoughts on whether there is a path back for Jay Monahan and the renovations currently going on at Oakmont Country Club that will make it play even harder during the 2025 US Open.

A key pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates in the late fifties and early sixties, Bob Friend still holds the Pirates' career records for innings pitched (3480), strikeouts (1682), and batters faced (14,644).  The four-time All Star played with Pittsburgh for fifteen years, but the last year of his MLB career saw him play in New York… adding  delightful footnote. He played the first half of the season with the New York Yankees, and the second half of the season with the New York Mets. Truly a friend of the Big Apple.  For today's classic game, the Houston Astros are visiting the Mets at Shea Stadium. Bob Friend is on the mound, and is preparing to throw nine straight innings.  We join Mets Radio and the original team of Lindsey Nelson, Bob Murphy, and Ralph Kiner, for the second game in this double header. You can find the boxscore here: https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/NYN/NYN196607172.shtml This game was played on July 17th, 1966. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classicbaseballradio/message

PASSED BALL SHOW #82 5/30/2013 Part 2 WITH MATT WALBECK, BOB FRIEND AND CHAD MOELLER; Former MLB catcher Matt Walbeck joins the program to tslk about his baseball clinic, his MLB career and playing for the 2003 Detroit Tigers, one of the worst teams in MLB history. I mention Ken Brett and how underrated of a hitter he was as a pitcher. 1960 Pirates World Champion pitcher and 197 game winner Bob Friend speaks about the 1960 series, the earlier Pirates teams in the late 1950s and playing for Danny Murtaugh. Speaking of hitting pitchers, I discuss the transformation of Smokey Joe Wood from a pitcher to OF, with a special guest appearance from the great Roger Ahl. I then speak with former MLB catcher Chad Moeller about his time with the Diamondbacks and Brewers. Then discuss the amazing similarities between Pedro Guerrero and Kirk Gibson

Fake or For Real for another great edition of looking around the league. Then, Bob Friend Jr. joins us to talk about a cow paddy bingo event for charity. 

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...

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 Alexander.Greg 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...

Former PGA Tour Pro Bob Friend talks about his experience playing in The Players Championship in 1999 plus being paired with Arnold Palmer and Seve Ballesteros at the Bay Hill Invitational.

PGA Tour Legend Hal Sutton plus Top Instructor Tom Patri and 2-time winner on Tour Bob Friend Jr. join me. Hear their thoughts on The Players Championship, what it was like for Hal to stand on the 17th tee with a 1 shot lead over Tiger Woods in 2000, what his caddie said to him as they walked to the 18th tee, and why you do pin seek on 17 when you're in second place even if it goes in the water...you're playing to win. Plus gets tips from TP on how to shake the rust off your golf swing and what it was like for Bob Friend when he was paired with Arnold Palmer and Seve Ballesteros in the 1999 Bay Hill Invitational.

PGA Tour Legend Hal Sutton plus Top Instructor Tom Patri and 2-time winner on Tour Bob Friend Jr. join me. Hear their thoughts on The Players Championship, what it was like for Hal to stand on the 17th tee with a 1 shot lead over Tiger Woods in 2000, what his caddie said to him as they walked to the 18th tee, and why you do pin seek on 17 when you're in second place even if it goes in the water...you're playing to win. Plus gets tips from TP on how to shake the rust off your golf swing and what it was like for Bob Friend when he was paired with Arnold Palmer and Seve Ballesteros in the 1999 Bay Hill Invitational.

PGA Tour Legend Hal Sutton plus Top Instructor Tom Patri and 2-time winner on Tour Bob Friend Jr. join me. Hear their thoughts on The Players Championship, what it was like for Hal to stand on the 17th tee with a 1 shot lead over Tiger Woods in 2000, what his caddie said to him as they walked to the 18th tee, and why you do pin seek on 17 when you're in second place even if it goes in the water...you're playing to win. Plus gets tips from TP on how to shake the rust off your golf swing and what it was like for Bob Friend when he was paired with Arnold Palmer and Seve Ballesteros in the 1999 Bay Hill Invitational.

Hello Fellow Golfists,On this episode of The Knackered Golfist Podcast,  I had an amazing opportunity to speak with a gentleman who encapsulates golf in its purest form.  Bob Friend is a veteran of the PGA Tour and competed in 5 Major Golf Championships back in the 1980's and 1990's.  US Opens at Winged Foot Golf Club in 1984, The Country Club in Brookline Massachusetts in 1988, Oakmont Country Club in 1994, and at Pinehurst No.2 in 1999.  He also competed in the 1999 PGA Championship at Medinah Country Club.  He holds 2 Professional wins on the Ben Hogan Tour at the 1991 Fort Wayne Open, and on the Canadian Tour at the 1998 Panama Open.  He narrowly lost in a playoff against Billy Andrade at the 1998 Bell Canadian Open.  He also holds 7 Amateur Championship victories back in the 1980's.  Recently he competed in the 2016 Senior Open Championship at Carnoustie.         Originally from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Mr. Friend is the son of the Great Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Bob Friend Sr.  Bob Friend grew up and is still a member at the famous Oakmont Country Club in Pittsburgh.  To this day, Bob Friend is very involved in the inner workings of operations at Oakmont Country Club, the site of several US Open Championships.  Today he is very successful in the real estate industry in the greater Pittsburgh metropolitan area.    Pittsburgh Pennsylvania is where another professional golfer emerged to become "The King of Golf".  Arnold Palmer is a household name and is known throughout the world as "The King".  In this episode of The Knackered Golfist Podcast, Bob Friend shares several historic interactions with "The Great" Arnold Palmer.  We talked about historic golf equipment, golf balls, golf courses, golfing greats, Arnold Palmer, and Mr. Rogers.  I am honored to have been able to speak with Mr. Bob Friend for my podcast and I hope that you enjoy this episode of The Knackered Golfist Podcast just as much as I do.  Thank you for listening to The Knackered Golfist Podcast.    

October 13, 1960 -- With the World Series between the Yankees and Pirates knotted at 3 games apiece, Game 7 at Pittsburgh's cavernous Forbes Field would provide one of the most dramatic home runs in World Series history. In the top of the 9th, with a 9-7 lead, the Pirates sent eighteen game winner Bob Friend to the mound but the Yankees would manage to tie things up. The Yankees would send Ralph Terry to the mound in the bottom of the 9th to face Pirate 2nd baseman Bill Mazeroski and with a 1-0 count, Mel Allen's call of the game tells the rest: "There's a drive into deep left field, look out now... that ball is going, going gone! And the World Series is over! Mazeroski... hits it over the left field fence, and the Pirates win it 10-9 and win the World Series!" As the Pirates erupted, the Yankees stood across the field in stunned disbelief. The improbable champions were outscored, outhit, and outplayed, but had managed to pull out a victory anyhow. Years later, Mickey Mantle was quoted as saying that losing the 1960 series was the biggest disappointment of his career. The only loss, amateur or professional, he cried actual tears over. For Bill Mazeroski, it was the highlight. Bing Crosby, part owner of the Pirates, was too superstitious to watch the series live. Crosby hired a company to record the game and would only watch it a day later if the Pirates won. His tape of game 7 is the only recording of the 1960 series known to survive as television stations routinely taped over televised sporting events. The tape sat untouched for 49 years when it was found in Crosby's wine cellar in December of 2009. On November 13, 2010, for the 50th anniversary of the series-winning home run, a gala emceed by Bob Costas was hosted in downtown Pittsburgh. The MLB Network would air the game and gala on December 15, 2010.

Bob Friend shares the story about falling in love with Scottish golf when he played in the 2016 Senior Open Championship at Carnoustie. He also talks about Jordan Spieth and the amount of time he's taking over shots before pulling the trigger, the sign of a clouded mind. I asked Bob what he looked for in a caddie and why it was a penalty for Segundo Oliva Pinto's caddie to touch the sand on the 18th hole of his match in the US Amateur Championship.

Bob Friend shares the story about falling in love with Scottish golf when he played in the 2016 Senior Open Championship at Carnoustie. He also talks about Jordan Spieth and the amount of time he's taking over shots before pulling the trigger, the sign of a clouded mind. I asked Bob what he looked for in a caddie and why it was a penalty for Segundo Oliva Pinto's caddie to touch the sand on the 18th hole of his match in the US Amateur Championship. John Cook shares memories from his time playing at Ohio State and helping them win the 1979 National Championship. We also talked about his 1978 US Amateur Championship victory over Scott Hoch, and his first win on Tour at the 1-81 Bing Crosby National Pro-Am in a 5 way playoff over some of the legends of the game in Hale Irwin, Bobby Clampett, Ben Crenshaw, and Barney Thompson. Top Instructor Bob Grissett talks set up, spine angle and the things he learned from legendary Instructors Bob Toski, David Ledbetter and Jack Grout.

Bob Friend shares the story about falling in love with Scottish golf when he played in the 2016 Senior Open Championship at Carnoustie. He also talks about Jordan Spieth and the amount of time he's taking over shots before pulling the trigger, the sign of a clouded mind. I asked Bob what he looked for in a caddie and why it was a penalty for Segundo Oliva Pinto's caddie to touch the sand on the 18th hole of his match in the US Amateur Championship. John Cook shares memories from his time playing at Ohio State and helping them win the 1979 National Championship. We also talked about his 1978 US Amateur Championship victory over Scott Hoch, and his first win on Tour at the 1-81 Bing Crosby National Pro-Am in a 5 way playoff over some of the legends of the game in Hale Irwin, Bobby Clampett, Ben Crenshaw, and Barney Thompson. Top Instructor Bob Grissett talks set up, spine angle and the things he learned from legendary Instructors Bob Toski, David Ledbetter and Jack Grout.

Bob Friend shares his thoughts on the rest of the PGA Tour season and if he would be concerned about Covid-19 if he were playing out on Tour. He also shares a tip for how to square the club face and get center face contact more consistently.

On this episode I'm joined by former Tour Pro Bob Friend, former Tour Caddy and the Founder of Caddy for a Cure Russ Holden, and the Founder of Par 4 Success Chris Finn. Bob Friend shares his thoughts on the rest of the PGA Tour season and if he would be concerned about Covid-19 if he were playing out on Tour. He also shares a tip for how to square the club face and get center face contact more consistently. Russ Holden updates us on the great work his organization, Caddy for a Cure, is doing for our wounded military Veterans. He also talks about their new partnership with 2nd Swing that will turn the old clubs taking up space in our garages into money for the charity of your choice. Check it out at www.clubsforcharity.com. Chris Finn gives us exercises and stretches that can help us gain more distance and play pain free. Take the Par 4 Success free physical assessment to understand which areas of your body may be restricting your swing and costing you distance. As Chris explains during our conversation, it's not always the spot where the pain is that's the issue: www.par4success.com/next

This week we'll get you game ready with tips and insights from former PGA Tour Pro Bob Friend, Par 4 Success Founder and expert in Physical Therapy expert Chris Finn, plus Caddy For A Cure Founder and former Caddy for Bernhard Langer, Russ Holden.

Former PGA Tour Pros Bob Friend Jr., Frank Nobilo, and Rob Strano talk Presidents Cup, how the International Team pushed to create that event, why Tiger Woods should and shouldn't pick himself to be a playing captain, how Tour Pros think when they are under the pressure, how to improve your putting and much much more on this edition of Next on the Tee.

Former PGA Tour Pro Bob Friend Jr. shares his thoughts on his LSU Tigers, the Presidents Cup, why Tiger should have picked himself to be a playing captain, plus how to think like a Tour Pro when the pressure is on. Hear all that and much more on this segment of Next on the Tee.

This week I'm joined by 3 former PGA Tour Pros Bob Friend, Jr. Frank Nobilo, and Rob Strano. Tune in to hear their thoughts on former Tour Pros as Instructors, outlook for Tiger Woods in 2020, the Presidents Cup, and some great playing lessons as well.

We're excited to release the final episode of our four part podcast series with Kevin Campbell. NIPFC director, Bob Friend, sits with Kevin while he describes the shift of justifying family finding to it being understood as a human right.

We're excited to release the third of our four part podcast series with Kevin Campbell. NIPFC director, Bob Friend, sits with Kevin as he looks back on his experiences and the combined effort that went into the passing of the Fostering and Connections Act of 2008, and the impact on current practice.

In part two of four, NIPFC director, Bob Friend, chats with Kevin Campbell about the experiences he has had witnessing the impact of the connection of loved ones with youth who have been in and out of the foster care and child protection system.

NIPFC director, Bob Friend, sits down with Kevin Campbell about the origin, evolution, and future of Family Finding. In Part 1 of 4, Kevin explains to Bob what inspired him to develop the Family Finding Model.

Top Instructor Rob Strano and Champions Tour Pro Bob Friend Jr. join me on this edition of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast.  Rob shares some great golf tips to improve your putting, hitting low shots into the wind or out of the trees, and how to improve your bunker play. Bob gives us his thoughts on the new rules, which ones will stick and which ones they may need to roll back. He also shares his routine for how to prepare to play in a tournament and the difference between practicing your swing and playing the game of the golf. Hear all that and much more on this edition of Next on the Tee.

What a great way to kick-off 2019 with Top Instructor Rob Strano and Champions Tour Pro Bob Friend Jr.  Rob shares some great golf tips to improve your putting, hitting low shots into the wind or out of the trees, and how to improve your bunker play. Bob gives us his thoughts on the new rules, which ones will stick and which ones they may need to roll back. He also shares his routine for how to prepare to play in a tournament and the difference between practicing your swing and playing the game of the golf. Hear all that and much more on this edition of Next on the Tee.

Oldest surviving Red Tail Pilot of the Tuskegee Airmen, America’s first black military pilots Lt. Col. Friend made a special appearance at the Nixon Library in honor of Black History Month. He discussed his heroic experiences fighting for our country alongside the legendary Tuskegee Airmen during WWII. The program was moderated by Fred Bell, Director of the Palm Springs Air Museum. Filmed at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum on February 13, 2018.

Bob Friend is a professional golfer who played on the PGA TOUR and the Nationwide Tour. He has a stories career that started with five top-10 finishes his rookie year on Tour. He has 2 professional wins and is currently playing on the PGA TOUR Champions. In this episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay presented by Eat Sleep Golf we will learn more about Bob, his time on Tour, what his favorite golf course is, and more about his father. This is going to be fun! This episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay is presented by Eat Sleep Golf.

On this episode of Next on the Tee I'm joined by Top 100 Golf Instructor Eric Johnson, Champions Tour Pro Bob Friend Jr., and one of the great caddies of all-time and Founder of Caddy for a Cure Russ Holden. Eric shared his thoughts on the notion that the USGA and R&A need to dial back the golf ball. He also talked about Tiger's comeback and who he expects to see in the final twosomes on Sunday at the Masters. Bob shared some thoughts for how to shake the rust off our golf swings, his memories from the 1999 Arnold Palmer Invitational when he was paired with Seve Ballesteros and Arnold Palmer, plus memories of shooting his low round on Tour, a 63, at the 2003 Wichita Open. Russ updated us on the great things they're doing at Caddy for a Cure. They have caddy opportunities coming up th Bryson DeChambeau, jason Bohn and Rory McIlroy. He also shared memories from caddying for Bernhard Langer at Augusta National and why that's one of the most difficult events to caddie in.

On this week's show I'll be talking about the Open Championship and the strategy for playing links golf with Champions Tour Pro Bob Friend Jr. I'll also be joined by Dr. Dan Parkinson of Tagmarshal. Tagmarshal is a software company that helps golf courses manage pace of play. Dr. Parkinson is also an avid golfer who played college golf at BYU as well as on the Army golf team. He spent 17 years in the military and served during the first Gulf war.

We remembered Arnold Palmer this week on Next on the Tee. My guests on this episode are: the voice of golf, Peter Kessler and Champions Tour Pro and Pittsburgh native Bob Friend Jr.  Peter Kessler - Peter was there when they launched The Golf Channel back in 1995, a venture that Arnold Palmer was the driving force behind. Peter interviewed Mr. Palmer several times and they became very good friends. He shared some of his favorite stories about Mr. Palmer including when he played with Mr. Palmer in the Bay Hill Shootout and disregarding Mr. Palmer's advice on how the play the 18th and costing them a bet with the other twosome they were playing against. Peter also shared details of the interview he did with Mr. Palmer following the death of his first wife Winnie. We also talked about the Masters, and the Ryder Cup. Bob Friend Jr. - Bob has played on the Web.com, PGA and Champions Tours since 1990. He has 2 professional wins and 26 Top 10 finishes. He is also a member at Oakmont Country Club and played with Mr. Palmer several times after originally meeting him at age 8. Bob's father, Bob Friend Sr., was a Pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 50's and early 60's, and they are member of Oakmont Country Club, which is just down the street a bit from Mr. Palmer's club at LaTrobe. We'll hear some his favorite stories about Mr. Palmer including when he played with he and Seve Ballesteros in the 1999 Bay Hill Invitational, and a practice round at the 1994 U.S. Open at Oakmont, Mr. Palmer's final U.S. Open appearance. Join me every Saturday at 10:00 AM as I talk with PGA & LPGA Tour pros, legends, and top instructors. "You were the most informed interviewer I've ever encountered, not the easy things but the obscure. Good work." Paul Stankowski, PGA Tour Pro

This week on Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro my guests are Champions Tour Pro Bob Friend Jr., and the Head of Marketing for Vice Golf, Helge Meyer. Bob Friend Jr. - Bob is playing the Senior Players Championship. I'll talk with him about his opening 2 rounds, his 3rd round pairing with fellow Pittsburgher Rocco Mediate and we'll look ahead to the US Open next week at Oakmont. Helge Meyer - I'll talk to Helge about his runner-up finish in the German Championship, what inspired them to start Vice Golf and to get into the very competitive golf ball business. We'll also talk about their strategy to compete with Titleist, Callaway, TaylorMade, Srixon and the other big golf ball manufacturers, what it meant to them to make Golf Digest's Hot List the last 2 years plus what may be next for them.

Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro this week are Champions Tour Player Bob Friend and the Voice of Golf Peter Kessler. Bob Friend Jr. has been playing on the Nationwide, PGA and Champions Tours since 1990. He has 2 professional wins and 26 Top 10 finishes. We'll chat about his preparation for this season plus what it hold for him. Peter Kessler will be back to share his insights and opinions about everything going on around the game of golf. Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday at 10:00 AM as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour pros, legends, top instructors, equipment manufacturers, media members and all those impacting the great game of golf. Hear them all sharing their stories on Next on the Tee. "You were the most informed interviewer I've ever encountered, not the easy things but the obscure. Good work." Paul Stankowski, PGA Tour Pro

This week on Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro are: Andy Melancon, David Meltzer and Bob Friend Jr. Andy is the Manager of Retail Operations for Golfballs.com. We’ll talk about how their business is thriving with both internet sales and local retail space. David Meltzer is the CEO of Sports 1 Marketing. His business partner is Pro Football Hall of Fame QB Warren Moon. We’ll hear about the latest projects they’re working on including their partnership with Nike Golf. Bob Friend Jr. plays on the Champions Tour and recently finished tied for 8th at the Dick’s Sporting Goods Open. We’ll talk about that plus what’s on his schedule for the rest of this season and for 2016.  Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday at 10:00 AM as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour legends, today's players, equipment manufacturers, media members and all those impacting the great game of golf on Next on the Tee.

Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro this week is legendary broadcaster Ben Wright, Champions Tour Player Bob Friend and 2003 PGA Champion Shaun Micheel.  We'll reflect on the US Open and project ahead to next month's Open Championship with Ben Wright. We'll get his thoughts on what he saw at Chamber's Bay plus what he expects to see at St. Andrews. Does St. Andrews give Jordan Spieth a good shot at the 3rd leg to the single season Grand Slam? Will Spieth's run take pressure of Rory McIlroy or give him added incentive. And what about Tiger Woods? Will the wide open layout allow him to score better and be around for all 4 rounds? We'll hear what Ben Wright thinks. Bob Friend Jr. has been playing on the Nationwide, PGA and Champions Tours since 1990. Bob has 2 professional wins and 26 Top 10 finishes. We'll chat about his season plus get his thoughts on Chamber's Bay and the rest of golfing season as well. Shaun Micheel will join us as he's been doing every week to answer your questions. If you have one for Shaun please tweet me @ctmascaro or go to our Facebook page and send me your question. Shaun has become a wonderful friend and will be answering your questions live on the show each week as his schedule permits. Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday at 10:00 AM as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour pros, legends, top instructors, equipment manufacturers, media members and all those impacting the great game of golf. Hear them all sharing their stories on Next on the Tee.

This week on Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro is Bob Friend Jr. Bob currently plays on the Champions Tour after having had several successful seasons as an amateur and then on the Web.com and regular Tour. He's had 26 Top 10 finishes along with a victory at the Fort Wayne Open in 1991. We'll get his thoughts on what's going on around the world of golf and what his plans are for the upcoming season when he joins me Next on the Tee. Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday at 10:00 AM as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour legends, today's players, equipment manufacturers, media members and all those impacting the great game of golf on Next on the Tee.

This week on Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro are PGA Tour players Paul Stankowski and Bob Friend Jr. Paul is a 3 time winner between the Web.com and regular Tour. Bob currently plays on the Champions Tour after having had several successful seasons as an amateur and then on the Web.com and regular Tour. Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday at 9:00 AM as he talks with PGA Tour legends, today's players, equipment manufacturers and people influencing all aspects of the game On The Tee.

This week on Next On The Tee with Chris Mascaro my guests are former US & British Open Champion, Ryder Cup Captain and member of the Golf Hall of Fame Tony Jacklin and PGA Tour Pro Bob Friend Jr. Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday at 9:00 AM as he talks with PGA Tour legends, today's players, equipment manufacturers and people influencing all aspects of the game of golf.

Baseball Historian presents the 1956 All-Star game Bob Friend and Warren Spahn were both nursing a 5-0 shutout until the sixth inning when Spahn was rocked by the frist three batters he faced: Nellie Fox, who hit a single, Ted Willams, who hit a home run, and Mickey Mantle, who followed with another home run