Podcasts about congressional country club

Andy is back from his travels and joins Brendan to get caught up on this holiday weekend of golf. This episode starts with a lengthy Senior PGA Championship recap after PJ's journey down the eastern seaboard to Congressional Country Club. PJ shares his observations from the ground, touching on back-to-back major champion Angel Cabrera's aptly-named equipment, Richard Bland's insistence on hitting driver all over the place, and some substantiated rumors about new podcast folk hero Don Rea Jr. Andy and Brendan then recap the Charles Schwab Challenge where Ben Griffin won his second PGA Tour event of the season. They debate Griffin's early case for inclusion on this year's American Ryder Cup team and Brendan shares a touching moment from Griffin's post-round presser on Sunday. In news, Rory McIlroy is skipping this week's Memorial Tournament, Will Zalatoris undergoes back surgery, and Lucas Glover presents a conspiracy about driver testing on the PGA Tour.

Garrett Johnston gives us an update on the senior PGA from Congressional Country Club in Bethesda

Kevin opened with news on Terry McLaurin, the announcement that Washington will be featured on HBO's Hard Knocks next year, and the "Tush Push" staying alive...barely. John Wall joined Kevin on the show to talk about his 5-time NBA All-Star career in Washington and a lot more including his thoughts on the two NBA conference championship series. Champions Tour and local golf legend Fred Funk jumped on to talk about the Senior PGA Championship which starts tomorrow at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda.  Goldbelly.com, code sheehan, for free shipping and 20% off your first order of food from around the US.  Go To WindowNation.com. Buy 4 windows, get 4 free!Betting on sports? Go to mybookie.ag. Use code KEVINDC for a bonus! 

The Puerto Rico Open featured a new PGA TOUR winner, by a whole bunch of strokes.The Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill wasn't short on dramatics down the stretch, but NBC's botched coverage thanks to a commercial break took away the best moment of Russell Henley's big win.The DP World Tour's Joburg Open in South Africa included one of those odd moments of a player posting a low number and then needing to wait it out to see if they win. Alex loves the coverage they do with a camera in the player's face, and in the end, Calum Hill survived the extended break in the clubhouse and a playoff to take the win.The LPGA wrapped up their Asian swing in China with a new winner at the LPGA Blue Bay, while two past CoL guests finished in the top 30.TPC Sawgrass hosts the unofficial 5th major as THE PLAYERS highlights this weekend's events.Alex shares what he visited at SXSW in Austin this past weekend, including a Whataburger museum filled with art inspired by the Texas burger chain.In Tuned In, Michael shares a review of the most recent Oscar Winner for Best Animated Feature, Flow, while Alex's plethora of viewing this past week includes updates from Fyre Festival 2 and a crazy few minutes on a Southwest Airlines flight.This week's guest is Jason Epstein, the PGA Director of Golf & Athletics at Congressional Country Club. Jason chats with Alex from the PGA Show floor and shares how the course has changed and what to look forward to as major championships return to this historic DC course.March Madness is just about hear, and all the mid-majors are just praying for a spot outside of the play-in games.NFL Free Agency is lighting up, and while Michael's Giants finally have a QB, Alex's Patriots are getting ready to spend some money.As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex shares the incredible food he had visiting SXSW, but also the food he didn't get to have because he's "too old" to wait in line. Support our friends!Use our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Watch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4DtListen + Love + Subscribe: www.courseoflifepodcast.comSupport the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4IJoin us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJFollow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQ

In this episode of Next on the Tee, we're joined by 2019 Charles Schwab Cup Champion Scott McCarron, as he gears up for the new season. Scott shares insights into his current health and the state of his game as he prepares for another competitive year. We also discuss the accessibility and visibility challenges the Champions Tour faces, despite the exceptional talent and fan engagement from its players. We explore why the PGA Tour seems to treat the Champions Tour as an afterthought and how that might change when Tiger Woods turns 50 and potentially joins the field. Scott reflects on his leadership role within the Tour, offering his perspective on the upcoming changes to the PGA Tour in 2026, including the reduction of full-time Tour cards and the impact of LIV Golf's emergence has had on player earnings. We then take a deep dive into Scott's impressive record at the Senior PGA Championship, a tournament where he's consistently performed well, and discuss his chances at Congressional Country Club this year. He also reflects on his past successes in Atlanta, where he has multiple victories at TPC Sugarloaf, and how playing on a course with such great memories impacts his confidence. In a fun hypothetical, Scott answers the question: if he could turn back time, regain peak health, and take one more shot at a title—where would it be? Finally, we switch gears to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the 1980 Miracle on Ice, one of the greatest moments in sports history. Scott shares his thoughts on whether it stands as the greatest sporting event of his lifetime or if another moment holds that top spot. Tune in for a compelling conversation covering everything from the Champions Tour's future to unforgettable sports moments with one of golf's most respected voices, Scott McCarron.

Welcome to Season 12 of Golf Talk Live! I'm excited to welcome this Thursday evening special guest: Bob Forman, Golf Fitness Professional. Bob is the former Director of Fitness and Wellness for Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland. He is internationally known as a leader in the field of golf fitness and his programs have been recognized three years in a row (2021, 2022 and 2023) by the Golf Fitness Association of America. Bob holds a Master of Science degree in Exercise Physiology and is a certified Golf Fitness Instructor through the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI). He also is a Certified Personal Trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine. In addition, he holds Certifications in Applied Functional Science and as a Functional Golf Specialist through the Gray Institute. Having worked in the fitness and wellness field for over 40 years, Bob brings to the table a passion for the game of golf and a genuine desire to help golfers play better, healthier golf. This unique combination sets him apart and has afforded him a wealth of hands-on experience that he relies upon when working with golfers to improve their game. Bob has worked with golfers of all skill levels and ages from junior golfers up through and including tour players.His book, Functional Golf Fitness Training, has been called "by far the best" and is a favorite among golfers, teaching professionals and coaches. He's been featured in GOLFWEEK, the Maryland and Carolinas Golf Association magazines and frequently appears on golf talk radio shows. Bob also enjoys traveling around the country and offering his Golf Fitness Clinic, an interactive journey into the physicality of the golf swing. Join us LIVE every Thursday from 6:00 - 8:00 PM Central on http://www.blogtalkradio.com/golftalklive or tune in on iTunes, Stitcher, Tunein, Castbox, TalkStreamLive & Spotify.

Jason Epstein joins the show to discus the Junior PGA Championship taking place at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland

Since helping her husband earn his first superintendent position more than a decade ago, Jacqueline Severidt has made a career out of coaching golf executives up the career ladder. Her do's and don'ts are essential for anyone aiming to retire from their next position. Jacqueline is the founder and owner of Severidt Consulting, a private club marketing firm, and has nearly 20 years of experience securing contracts for businesses and individuals. For more than a decade, she has been supporting top individuals in the golf club industry as they earn premier positions along the East Coast, raising the standard for talent acquisition. Jacqueline assists with strategy, portfolio creation, and pre-interview support, including presentations and coaching. She has successfully secured contracts for individuals at all leadership levels, from first assistants to general managers and department heads. Her clients have been hired at prestigious clubs such as Congressional Country Club, Columbia Country Club, Chevy Chase Club, Woodmont Country Club, Round Hill Club, The Buffalo Club, Washington Golf and Country Club, and many more. Jacqueline is married to Ryan Severidt, the director of golf courses and grounds operations at Woodmont Country Club in Rockville, Maryland. The couple has two children. Top 2 Tips to Make Your Application Stand Out After helping golf executives secure leadership positions for more than 10 years, Jacqueline has seen application portfolios that run the gamut from eagles to double bogeys. Here are two of her top tips to help your resume stand out: Firstly, save your compliments. Standard reference letters from colleagues are expected, but unprompted feedback from relative strangers can be more impactful. If you've hosted a tournament or worked an event and received positive feedback about your performance, include those notes or emails in your portfolio. Second, quantify your accomplishments. Use metrics to prove your results to future employers. Highlight how many man-hours you saved by implementing a new strategy, how much money you saved on a project, or how much you grew the membership at your course. The Importance of Work-Life Balance According to our 2024 Golf Course Superintendent Employment Trend Report, 80% of respondents are trying to improve their work-life balance. This is a challenge for golf executives dealing with finicky boards of directors, shifting strategies, and industry changes. Jacqueline discussed tips she and her husband have implemented at home to help him succeed as a course superintendent, spouse, and father of two young children. “Tactically, we've had to organize ourselves a lot better,” she said. Enjoy this episode of Leadership on the Links with Jacqueline Severidt! Quotes “My favorite thing is that I'm helping people to achieve their dream jobs.” “There's never a time I work with a client that I do not ask for more metrics.” “Let people know who you are, because they don't want to work with someone they don't like.” “For families, it's like whiplash. You can hardly get into a routine, and then it's changing.” “If you have cabins on the property, you never know what you're going to find under the sprinkler heads in the morning.” Links mentioned in this episode: Tyler Bloom Consulting: https://tylerbloomconsulting.com/ Severidt Consulting: https://www.severidtconsulting.com/ Connect with Jacqueline on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-severidt-18653136/ Email Jacqueline at: jacqueline@severidtconsulting.com

Coming to you directly from the 2024 US Women's Open at the Lancaster Country Club in Lancaster Pennsylvania! What a great opportunity, and pleasure, to speak with Josh Saunders, the hosting superintendent, and his former mentor, Pete Wendt, from Congressional Country Club to talk about what it takes to get ready for a major championship tournament. We sat down a couple of hours after Josh was able to see the start of tournament on Thursday morning, which marked the culmination of over two years of hard work. Jack Higgins and Joel Simmons had a chance to hear about what it takes to pull off something of this magnitude. Josh talked about the challenges of managing a team of 120 volunteers and staff to make sure that they were ready for the week. It was clear that Josh was excited to have Pete and other fellow superintendents stop by to support him as he hosts his first major championship. A great conversation among old friends, and a real insight to the behind the scenes of the US Women's Open.Visit EarthWorks at:  https://www.earthworksturf.com Podcasts: https://www.earthworksturf.com/earthworks-podcasts/ 2 Minute Turf Talks: https://www.earthworksturf.com/2-minute-turf-talks/

The industry is getting more technologically advanced and many superintendents are learning how to embrace these changes. Matt Sumpter, Golf Course Superintendent at Columbia Country Club outside of Washington DC, knows a little about embracing new technologies. Formerly the Blue Course Superintendent at Congressional Country Club, he led a team through the new construction project. Matt talks about new software programs and GPS technologies that helped them build the course and get it up and running during a busy grow in. Most importantly he talks about not being afraid of these changes but embracing them knowing that with a little effort he and his team could make almost anything work. He also talked about the process he used when interviewing for his current position and the marketing material he put together to show his new club his commitment to the position – and it worked! A fascinating and informative conversation worth the time for any turf manager. If efficiency is something you're interested in give this podcast your undivided attention!Visit EarthWorks at: https://www.earthworksturf.com Podcasts: https://www.earthworksturf.com/earthworks-podcasts/2 Minute Turf Talks: https://www.earthworksturf.com/2-minute-turf-talks/

Ryan Higgins has had a strong career working at some of the best golf courses in the Mid Atlantic. He recently became the “Head Guy” at TPC Potomac, outside of Washington DC, perhaps the toughest place in the country to grow cool season grasses. Ryan worked with Pete Wendt for several years, most recently as a golf course superintendent at Congressional Country Club where he was able to see their recent reconstruction project. Now he is on his own as the lead manager and we talked about what that is like and how he managed the change. One of the most powerful comments he made in this conversation was, “We are in the solutions business! If something is wrong fix the problem, don't just cover it up". We talked about his interview process and the steps he took once he started the job.Visit EarthWorks at: https://www.earthworksturf.com Podcasts: https://www.earthworksturf.com/earthworks-podcasts/ 2 Minute Turf Talks: https://www.earthworksturf.com/2-minute-turf-talks/

As one of less than 500 PGA Master Professionals, Mike Dickson exudes a passion for seeing his students improve along with a deep understanding of the mechanics of the golf swing. After a seventeen-year run at Congressional Country Club, Mike now leads instruction at the MCG Academy at Little Bennett Golf Course. Earlier this month he officially launched The Lagmaster, a swing-aid he personally conceived and designed that as the name suggests, trains the user to create a proper lag in their swing. We sat down at the Little Bennett range and talked about his career, how Homer Kelley's The Golfing Machine has influenced his teaching, his time at Congo and the process of bringing the Lagmaster to market. lagmastersports.myshopify.comEpisode Sponsors: BETWAYRegister today to get up to two-hundred-and-fifty dollars back in Bonus Bets if your first bet loses!  All you need to do is sign up, make an initial deposit, and you'llbe ready to bet with Betway.Please gamble responsibly – must be twenty-one years or older to wager withreal money. Terms and conditions apply. Union GreenUniting people on and off the course through public golfListen or watch Episode 68 below!https://youtu.be/g01I4YJ60jo

Hello again Fellow Golfists,It was great to be able to watch the final round of the 2023 Masters Tournament on CBS.  Jon Rahm won it by 4 strokes and put on a clinic keeping his head together.  Rahm was not rattled by anything other than maybe a little bit of slow play.  His ability to play Amen Corner EVEN par on Easter Sunday was magnificent.I hope to be able to complete watching the documentary that CBS made for Tom Weiskopf.  Mr. Weiskopf passed away in 2022.  He had runner up finishes at The Masters 4 times.  He won the 1973 Open Championship at Troon.  I remember watching him win the United States Senior Open at Congressional Country Club in 1995.    Thank you for listening to The Knackered Golfist.  GOD Bless America! GOD Bless You All!HE HAS RISEN!!Its Time For The Knackered Golfist!! Check out the Forged Golf Club Appreciation Page on Facebook Check out The Knackered Golfist on YouTube

We talk to Jason Epstein about his journey in the game to his present position at Congressional Country Club, some of the memorable experiences he has had along the way, and what his professional life is like at one of the game's iconic clubs.

Today I have an abbreviated conversation with my good friend Joe Grew, who is one of the best bridge players in the world. This is my first in-person conversation and it took place at Congressional Country Club in September.  It got cut short because, frankly we had to get on the tee!

Steve Eubanks, Editor of LPGA.com, reports on the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland              

With the KPMG Women's PGA Championship underway, Andy Johnson welcomes Pete Wendt (@PeteWendtCCC) to the latest edition of our Superintendent Series. Pete is the Director of Golf Courses and Grounds at Congressional Country Club, which is hosting the third women's major of the year this week. The Blue Course will be showing off its new look after an extensive renovation by Andrew Green that was completed last year. Pete talks about how Green's vision became reality and which aspects of the course he's most excited to see in action at the Women's PGA. Pete and Andy also cover other topics, ranging from Pete's schedule this week to how technology might be able to ease the industry's labor shortage. The Superintendent Series is brought to you by the Toro Company.

It's another show on location, this time in Washington DC. Keith is covering the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Congressional Country Club. The ladies third major of 2022 has an amazing field. The first round had some serious fireworks. Not to be outdone, the PGA Tour is going low in Connecticut as well.  Rory leads that event after one round.  Keith is joined by a player from the KPMG, Alisa Rodriguez. Alisa qualified for the Women's PGA last year and spoke to Keith that week so when she qualified for 2022, we just had to have her back. The spirited young PGA Apprentice can seriously golf her ball.  Together they discuss qualifying, Congressional, her job and playing on the Epson Tour. How doe she balance it all, listen and learn. It's not every day we can chat with a major championship competitor. The insights she gives are refreshing and educational.  The Weekly Update: Grayson Murray on Twitter, Mike Whan responds on social and a Caddie wins his first major.    ProShow Playlist Ep. #216:  She Works Hard for the Money (Donna Summer), Ghost (Justin Bieber), Heat Waves (Glass Animals)

Abby and Justin blinked and it's time for another major championship preview pod. Congressional Country Club hosts its first women's professional event with the KPMG Women's PGA Championship beginning Thursday. We kick things off with a little Meijer Classic recap (at least Justin knew what was going on), followed by a discussion about the purse, CCC's renovation, favorite groupings, predictions and more.  Tune in to the KPMG Women's PGA Championship with coverage Thursday and Friday on Golf Channel from 11 am-3 pm ET, and Saturday and Sunday on NBC from 1-4 pm ET.  As always, we appreciate you listening and welcome a rating and review!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/foretheladies/support

  This week on The Round Table, we welcome in Pete Wendt from Congressional Country Club, host of this week's KPMG Women's PGA Championship.   Pete is the Director of Golf Courses and Grounds at Congressional, and was heavily involved in a recent re-imagination of the historic Blue Course that was led by renowned golf course architect Andrew Green.   We talk about the incredible work that was done to get this club ready for not only the Women's PGA, but an upcoming Men's PGA Championship and Ryder Cup in the years to come. Pete also sheds light on his career path that led him to this position, including building Kinloch and spending the next 15 years there as Head Superintendent.   One of our favorite podcasts to date, fun and insightful at the same time. Enjoy!

It's a major week on the LPGA tour which means it's a great time to catch up with Beth Ann Nichols, senior writer for Golfweek, on everything and anything to do with women's golf! This week the women are in Bethesda, MD, at Congressional Country Club for the KPMG Women's PGA Championship. We touch on that, take a look back on Minjee Lee's triumphant win at the US Women's Open a few weeks ago, hand out some midseason-ish superlatives, and chat about so much more. You can find Beth Ann on twitter @GolfweekNichols. Enjoy!DraftKings Note: If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed bycalling 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY) 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXTSTEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TNREDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NJ/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. N/A in OR, NH, or NY. Risk free bet paid out in the form of non-withdrawable free bet token. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 wager. New customers only. Eligibility restrictions apply. See draftkings.com/sportsbook for full terms and conditions.

Brought on to lead the maintenance & grounds teams prior to the renovation of the Blue Course, Pete Wendt and his staff have had extremely busy few years.  First working hand in hand with the architecture team, the builders & contractors during the course transformation and re-opening just last year.  And now ensuring the course […]

Brought on to lead the maintenance & grounds teams prior to the renovation of the Blue Course, Pete Wendt and his staff have had extremely busy few years.  First working hand in hand with the architecture team, the builders & contractors during the course transformation and re-opening just last year.  And now ensuring the course […]

When the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship comes to town next week, it will not only be the first in a series of PGA of America championships to be hosted at Congressional Country Club over the next decade and a half, but it will also be an unveiling to a televised global audience of the Blue […]

When the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship comes to town next week, it will not only be the first in a series of PGA of America championships to be hosted at Congressional Country Club over the next decade and a half, but it will also be an unveiling to a televised global audience of the Blue […]

Pete Wendt is one of the premier golf course superintendents in the country and is just finishing up a major renovation of the championship course at Congressional Country Club. We talk about the changes and the challenges of the new layout and his career as a superintendent that has spanned four decades, including building Kinloch Golf Club. Throw in a little agronomy and a lot of fun!

Mark Russo, 2018 MAPGA Teacher of the Year and Golf Digest ranked instructor, welcomes John Scott Rattan, 2020 MAPGA Teacher of the Year & teaching professional at Congressional Country Club, and Chris George, 2010 MAPGA Teacher of the Year and director of instruction at Kingsmill Resort. The discussion aims to help golfers of all levels get better by understanding their tendencies and the best ways to find success. If you are a beginner that wants to pick up the game, a regular golfer trying to break 90, or a single digit player looking to find the next level, Rattan, George, and Russo have you covered on this entertaining and fast paced episode of the Driving Improvement podcast!

With a resume that includes All-Met Player of the Year, All-SEC, Mid-Atlantic PGA Teacher of the Year & multiple stops as a coach at D1 programs, John Scott Rattan has experienced this game from all angles.  Today, he works as a teaching professional at the prestigious Congressional Country Club which is currently going through a […]

With a resume that includes All-Met Player of the Year, All-SEC, Mid-Atlantic PGA Teacher of the Year & multiple stops as a coach at D1 programs, John Scott Rattan has experienced this game from all angles. Today, he works as a teaching professional at the prestigious Congressional Country Club which is currently going through a highly anticipated renovation. A proud native of the area, he could not have been a more accomodating guest as he willingly shared his story in golf with us. John Scott works with, has played against & even caddied for some of the best in the sport and wants people to know that the DC area is under-appreciated when it comes to the level of talent the region produces, as he sees it firsthand every day. www.jsrgolf.com

In this episode, James and Dave interview John and Darcy Lyberger about how the short course trend is impacting the golf industry and how the new Omni course on Amelia Island might impact local property values. John and Darcy are Amelia Island Plantation property owners and Amelia Island Club members. John is the director of golf at Desert Mountain Club in Scottsdale, Arizona and was previously the director of golf at Congressional Country Club in D.C. as well as VP of operations at Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo.

On this episode, Gabe announces his new YouTube show "Let's Play Thru". Please subscribe on YouTube here:  https://m.youtube.com/gabrielaluisy?sub_confirmation=1 Our featured guest is Annette Whittley. Annette has over 17 years of luxury hospitality service experience. She's the newest addition to the Kopplin, Kuebler & Wallace team helping private clubs train their food & beverage staff.  After graduating from the University of Surrey with a BS in Hotel & Catering Management Annette joined luxury hotel industry leader Four Seasons hotels and resorts. Over 13 years with Four Seasons, she worked in restaurants, bars, recreation facilities, banquets, in room dining, and was involved in multiple renovations and property openings. Her time with Four Seasons included city hotel and remote resort locations. In 2015 she made the transition to private clubs, joining the executive team at Congressional Country Club which is the highest rated Country Club in the United States and globally by Platinum Clubs of the World. Congressional has hosted five major golf championships and is the future host of eight major PGA championships including the 2036 Ryder Cup.  Her passion for the Club industry led her to start ASB Hospitality prior to joining KK&W where she plans to specialize in Food and Beverage Train.  We're also joined by Member Text Founder, Justin Baer. On this edition of Tech Trends we chat about ways your club can be more efficient with member communications. Visit https://www.membertext.net/

While everyone else is gearing up to head back to school, we turn our focus on CMAA's education and chat about our certification process. We are joined by Brian Watkins - your favorite manager of Certification, and recent Certified Club Manager Amanda Day of Charlotte Country Club. Brian answers some of our most frequently asked certification questions and gives his advice for a successful CCM exam and Amanda shares her journey from student member to Clubhouse Manager. We're also joined by Alex Sarris, Director of Member Events & Front Desk Operations at Congressional Country Club, as she shares her winning Idea Fair entry.

Check out the complete transcription of this episode on the Sales Game Changers Podcast website! Payroll Network's Joe Young Says to Treat Your Sales Career Entrepreneurially for Optimal Success Joe Young is the Executive Vice-President with Payroll Network, the largest independent payroll and human capital management services provider headquartered in the D.C. Metro area. Joe has been with Payroll Network since 2010 and since joining the company in a Business Development role has assumed responsibilities for leading their Sales, Business Development and New Client Implementation Team. Prior to joining Payroll Network, Joe's career was highlighted with sales and entrepreneurial endeavors in the financial services, technology and sports marketing industries. Joe's first true sales position was selling corporate hospitality packages for major golf events including the 1997 U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club.

Welcome to Golf Talk Live! Joining me this week on the Coaches Corner Panel: Jon Decker - Author for the book “Golf Is My Life: Glorifying God Through the Game.” Motivational Speaker for “Celebrate Sports Tour Foundation” Formally - Director of Instruction for the New Albany Country Club, New Albany Ohio, Head Instructor for the Grand Cypress Academy of Golf, Orlando, FL. Brandon Stooksbury - The Director of Instruction at the prestigious Idle Hour Club in Macon, GA.  Ranked in Golf Digest's "Best In State" instructor rankings for Georgia and honored as the 2015 Central GA PGA "Teacher Of The Year," Brandon specializes in competitive player development and enjoys teaching players of all levels, from beginner to the PGA Tour. Later I'm joined by my good friend and special guest: Bob Forman -Former Director of Fitness at Congressional Country Club and currently manages a medical fitness center in Gastonia, NC. He is a Certified Golf Fitness Instructor through the Titleist Performance Institute, a certified personal trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine and is certified in applied functional science through the Gray Institute. Tune in LIVE - Thursday 6:00 - 8:00PM Central. Golf Talk Live is also available as a podcast at itunes.com & Stitcher.com

Today I go Beyond the Surface with John Scott Rattan where we discuss his upbringing, his journey as a golfer, and his approach to coaching. John Scott is a golf professional at Congressional Country Club where he works with top junior, amateur and professional golfers.  John Scott also previously worked as a coach with The University of Maryland and University of Virginia.   John Scott also played collegiate golf at Univeristy of Tennessee and played professionally for 4 seasons.  You can learn more about John Scott at http://www.jsrgolf.com/.      

We're halfway through another work week, which is good, but BangTheBook Radio is here to get you over that Wednesday hump. On this edition of the show, host Adam Burke will outline some of the rumors swirling around the NHL world and talk about some of the transactions that could be coming over the next couple of days as the NHL Draft looms. He'll also give his Major League Baseball thoughts with a busy Wednesday slate of games, including an in-depth look at the Washington Nationals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers game. Wes Reynolds joins us to break down the BMW International Open in Germany and the Quicken Loans National at Congressional Country Club with our weekly golf segment. 0:00-30:25 - Host Adam Burke on NHL, MLB, predicting/understanding betting line moves 30:25-1:00:00 - Wes Reynolds on PGA Tour, European Tour, golf betting, line moves

On the show this week, we look back on our amazing Pro Am weekend at the magnificent Carne Golf Links in the extreme west of Ireland in Belmullet, Co. Mayo. We talk about Rory's withdrawal from the Olympics due to Zika Virus concerns and how it might cause a domino effect for other big names to withdraw. And then to the big one - The 116th US Open. Dustin Johnson was the winner in sensational fashion, simply bludgeoning the course to death with his missile tee shots. Our own Shane Lowry came agonisingly close but couldn't find the right performance in the final round. We talk it all out and then hit the Rules mess with a vengeance.  And to wrap up we look ahead to the events of the coming week - The Meijer LPGA Classic, The BMW International on The European Tour and The Quicken Loans National from the beast that is Congressional Country Club, where Rory dominated the field in the 2011 US Open.

PODCAST NOTE: Listeners can tune in to iHeart Radio 740 The Game Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. to hear the The Golf Insiders live.  Add The Golf Insiders podcast to your iPhone as an app. Click here and go to the bottom of the device's screen to create the "Quick Launch" icon for the Golf Insiders. Once you've done this it will add The Golf Insiders podcast as an App to your home screen.  Holly G and Rich Bianco are in the studio talking about Tiger's return to his Quicken Loans National tournament.  Kevin Streelman goes on a birdie barrage to win the Travelers Championship last week. Michelle Wie wins the U.S. Women's PGA Championship. The television ratings were up 92% from the year before. Todd Lewis, The Golf Channel, calls in from Congressional Country Club to talk to the Golf Insiders about Tiger and the tournament. Tiger was tremendously revealing about his health and very candid.  Todd says that Tiger wasn't looking very sharp at his practice round on Wednesday. This is more of a tune up for Tiger to see where his game is but it also helps his foundation by him playing. Holly asks Todd about Streelman's seven birdie streak on the back nine to win the Travelers. Todd shares that Kevin is not worried about numbers defining him but how he is as a father and a husband.  Todd also talks about Michelle Wie's first major championship victory. He and Holly talk about how much Michelle has matured over the past few years.   Beth Ann Baldry (Nichols), Golfweek, calls in to the show and talks about Michelle Wie and her tour of the Big Apple and the big media blitz Tuesday. Beth Ann talks about how eloquent Michelle was with the media and how it seems like the weight of the world was lifted off of her shoulders now that she has won a major championship. Beth says that Michelle is having fun now and it is spilling over into her game. No three putts at Pinehurst No. 2 for four rounds. Vartan Kupelian, PGA.com, calls in to wrap up the show. Vartan covers the Champions Tour and has covered the PGA Tour for many years. Holly asks him about Tiger slowing down. He is 38 years old and has had surgery on his knees and now his back. It takes a toll on anyone's body. Holly asks about Tiger's hunt for Jack's record on major championship. Vartan says it is not as easy now as there are a lot of great players and young players out there who can compete with Tiger for these major championships. Holly asks Vartan about the Champions Tour and how well they play week in and week out. Colin Montgomerie, Fred Couples, Kenny Perry, Bernhard Langer, and many more. Vartan is in Pittsburgh for the Constellation SENIOR PLAYERS Championship.  He says that much like the weather at the World Cup for USA vs Germany on Thursday a lot of rain in the forecast. About 40 miles southeast of Pittsburgh is where Arnold Palmer's course is in Latrobe, Pa.  

It's a one-two punch as Wiseguy Vegas Runner joins Host Gill Alexander for another one of their signature wide-ranging betting conversations, this time even delving into the only true winning strategy at the craps table.  That precedes actual sports betting talk on the NHL Finals Game 7 clash between the Bruins and Canucks and the shifting MLB betting market now that the NBA is over.  Plus, VR provides two free MLB picks, as well.  Then, in his triumphant return to the show, Pregame Pro Mike Hook comes out of his self-imposed golf-focused exile and lists all of the key props that he'll be playing on this weekend's 111th U.S. Open from Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland, on Wednesday's Betting Dork (June 15, 2011).

Welcome to session number 74 of The Tennis Psychology Podcast. Dr. Patrick Cohn of Sports Psychology for Tennis, is a mental game of tennis expert and helps tournament players, tennis coaches and parents improve confidence, focus, and composure using sports psychology strategies. In this week's tennis psychology session, Dr. Cohn is joined by Ian Westermann of the Essential Tennis podcast. Ian is a USPTA certified tennis pro and teaches full time at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, MD.  Dr. Cohn and Ian answer a common question from junior players and discuss the ability of begin able to take your strokes from practice to competition. *Download a free tennis psychology report to improve your tennis mindset between points. Improve Your Mental Toughness for Tennis Quickly with Dr. Cohn's new Tennis Confidence Audio Program *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast at iTunes!