Podcast appearances and mentions of gary van sickle

This week on Tee to Green Skip visited with Rod Koch of Titleist to learn more about the #1 ball in golf, long-time golf writer for SI.com Gary Van Sickle talks with Skip about the changes in the format of the Tour Championship, also joined by Scott Stender of the Fairways Columbus to tell us about their facility and upcoming events, plus Bob Sowards on qualifying for the PGA Championship at Quail Hallow.

This podcast episode delves into the exhilarating events surrounding the Masters Tournament, highlighting Rory McIlroy's triumphant breakthrough as he secured his first victory at this prestigious event. We engage in an in-depth discussion with Gary Van Sickle, who offers keen insights into the performances of various competitors, including Justin Rose and Bryson DeChambeau. The conversation underscores the emotional weight of the tournament, particularly focusing on the moments of tension and triumph that defined the final rounds. Furthermore, we explore the nuances of golf culture and the unique atmosphere of Augusta National, which serves as a backdrop for this storied competition. Join us as we reflect on the intricacies of the game and the personal stories that intertwine with the sport's rich tapestry.Links referenced in this episode:paintedhillsbeef.combirdieball.comwestinkia.comthefirstcall.comsubstack.comsi.comCompanies mentioned in this episode: Golf News Network Gary Van Sickle Rory Justin Rose Bryson Patrick Reed Scotty Scheffler Shane Lowry Akshay Batia Phil DeChambeau Masters Berkman's Place Westin Painted Hills Natural Beef Birdie Ball This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

This special edition of "Grilling at the Green After Hours" dives deep into the ongoing tensions between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, highlighting the challenges and complexities involved in their negotiations. JT and Gary discuss key figures such as Greg Norman and the impact of Tiger Woods on these discussions, emphasizing the difficulty of reaching a consensus when one side aims to eliminate the other. The conversation also touches on recent changes within the golf broadcasting landscape, including NBC's potential spin-off of Golf Channel and the implications for tournament coverage. As they explore the future of professional golf, they consider the need for innovative formats and the importance of keeping audiences engaged, especially during off-peak seasons. With insights into the shifting dynamics of golf, this episode offers a thought-provoking look at what lies ahead for the sport.Companies mentioned in this episode: Painted Hills Natural Beef NBC Golf Channel USA Networks Peacock TNT This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

As the year comes to a close, Jeff Tracy and Gary Van Sickle delve into the significant changes and events that have shaped the golfing landscape in 2023. They discuss the PGA Tour's efforts to adapt to shifting audience preferences, highlighting the growing importance of digital media and the struggles traditional broadcasts face in retaining viewers. The conversation touches on the impact of LIV Golf and the fluctuating dynamics of player popularity, emphasizing how the sport's appeal can hinge on a few standout personalities. Jeff and Gary also explore the complexities surrounding the Ryder Cup and the growing trend of players seeking financial incentives, questioning the motives behind such decisions. With humor and insight, they reflect on the state of golf and what the future may hold as the sport navigates these evolving challenges.Takeaways: The PGA Tour is adapting to changing media landscapes by collaborating with podcasters to reach younger audiences. Golf viewership is declining due to increased competition from streaming and online content options. Match play formats, such as the Ryder Cup, offer a more engaging viewing experience than traditional stroke play. The PGA Tour's approach to event scheduling has become more scattered, affecting audience familiarity and engagement. Players' increasing focus on financial rewards may detract from the competitive spirit of events like the Ryder Cup. Women in golf face unique challenges in balancing careers with family, leading to shorter professional timelines. Links referenced in this episode:amazonprime.combirdieball.compaintedhillsbeef.comCompanies mentioned in this episode: Westin Snell Golf Painted Hills Oregon Crab Commission Amazon This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

On this episode, Gary Van Sickle of Morning Read joins to wrap up the year that was in golf in 2024

Golf Writer, Gary Van Sickle, visits with JT in AfterhoursThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

This week on Tee to Green, Skip is joined in Studio by Titleist's Rod Cook to talk about the technology of golf clubs. Then Si.com's Gary Van Sickle comes on the show to recap the Open Championship and talk about Keegan Bradley being named the Ryder Cup Captain for the US. A Leaderboard Update from everything going on in the golf world, and more!

Golf Writer, Gary Van Sickle, visits with JTThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

This week on Tee to Green, Skip sits down with Neal Shipley to talk about him officially turning pro and being the Low Amateur at the Masters and U.S. Open. Next, SI.com's Gary Van Sickle joins the show to recap the U.S. Open, discuss this week's signature event, and Tiger Woods getting a special exemption to the bigger events. Then, Greg Wright comes on the show to tell us about The First Tee of Central Ohio. And more!

This week Skip talked about the upcoming final stage of US Open qualifying at Ohio State and Kinsale with PGA professional Andy Montgomery, looked ahead to next week's PGA Championship at Valhalla with SI.com's Gary Van Sickle plus tales from a memorable weekend at Pebble Beach with The Fan's Tim Hall.

Gary Van Sickle has covered golf for more than 4 decades, including 125 majors and 14 Ryder Cups. We talk to Gary about his start in sports journalism at the Milwaukee Journal, and discuss some of the notable Ryder Cups and other events he has covered, and what it has been like to cover Tiger Woods from his 1st victory in 1996 to his 81st at The Masters in 2019. We also discuss Scottie Scheffler's recent dominance and its historical context, as well as the dramatic impact on the pro game of changes in equipment and the attempt by the game's governing authorities to roll back some of those changes. Gary also shares his views on whether we should even care about unifying LIV and the PGA Tour.

Gary Van Sickle, golf Writer for SportsIllustrated.com, joins JT for more in AfterhoursThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Gary Van Sickle, golf Writer for SportsIllustrated.com, joins JT to discuss the Masters, and more..This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Ann asks the question if PGA Tour players should get paid for their loyalty, and suggests how the PGA Tour can spend the 3 billion from the Strategic Sports Group (SSG); Ann visits with world renown golf instructor David Leadbetter and award winning golf writer, Gary Van Sickle.

Ann talks with award-winning golf writer Gary Van Sickle about whether PGA Tour pros should be paid for loyalty, is unification of PGA Tour and LIV Golf necessary and Nelly Korda's record-tying 5 straight wins.

Gary Van Sickle, Senior writer for Progolfweekly.com, reports on the changes at the Arnold Palmer Invitational as a limited field Signature event, LIV Golf withdrawing from the OWGR, and more.

Gary Van Sickle joins the program

Gary Van Sickle, Golf Writer, chats more with JT in AfterhoursThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Gary Van Sickle, Golf Writer, chats with JT about the past year in GolfThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Holly's guest this week is Gary Van Sickle, Senior Golf Writer (Si.com/golf) Gary shares his insights on the 44th Ryder Cup after covering 15 matches (1989-2018), predicts what players will be paired in the deciding singles matches on Sunday and which team he believes has the edge to win the cup.

Holly's guest this week is Gary Van Sickle, Senior Golf Writer (Si.com/golf) Gary explains why Team USA or Team Europe only needs “four studs” to win the 2023 Ryder Cup, why he thinks Team Europe has the winning edge, and how the opposing Captains Zach Johnson and Luke Donald match up.

Holly's guest this week is Gary Van Sickle, Senior Golf Writer (Si.com/golf) Gary breaks down the top storylines to follow at the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club and what players to watch as the FedExCup playoffs and the 2023 PGA Tour season comes to an end.

When the news of the PGA Tour/LIV merger broke, Gary Van Sickle from Sports Illustrated discusses with JT in Afterhours, the merger/shocking news/ and what it all might mean.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

On this week's Tee to Green Skip catches up with former Buckeye Will Grimmer, chats about the PGA Tour and more with SI.com's Gary Van Sickle, previews this week's PGA Professional Championship with Andy Montgomery and a strange story of BEES.

Ann broadcasts from the Arnold Palmer Invitational at BayHill in Orlando, Florida, and talks with veteran golf writer Gary Van Sickle about the PGA Tour's changes for 2024 featuring reduced fields and no-cuts in various tourneys; visits with Alexa Phung and Eva Estrella, two girls from Long Island who will be competing in the Drive Chip & Putt National Finals at Augusta National on April 2; and with Ken Boehner, CEO/Pres., Arnold and Winnie Palmer Foundation, on the great work of the Foundation and 'Arnie's Army Legacy Experience,' showcasing The King's letters, artifacts, & memorabilia from Latrobe. 

The First Call is the golf industry's first call for all things golf - news, business, marketing, professional golf insights, press releases, industry interviews and so much more. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by MemberText, Stuart Hall gives us an overview of The First Call, talks about all their content, mentions several of their writers including Gary Van Sickle and Joe Passov, goes over his process for editing content and shares his thoughts on LIV. He also explains how his writing has changed over the years and shares some insight on where The First Call is headed. This was an educational conversation and an honor having Stuart on this show. Let's tee off.

Holly's guest this week is Gary Van Sickle, Senior Golf Writer (Si.com/golf) Gary has a plan to elevate both the Presidents Cup and The Ryder Cup in a must-win format.  With 18 LIV players teeing it up at the BMW PGA Championship in England, could there be a showdown on Sunday between a LIV golfer and a PGA Tour Player like Rory McIlroy or Jon Rahm?

Holly's guest this week is Gary Van Sickle, Senior Golf Writer (Si.com/golf) Should the PGA Tour change the format of the Tour Championship and the FedEx Cup?

On Tee to Green this week, Skip was live from NorthStar Golf Club in Sunbury. He opens the show chatting with PGA Professional Nate Curtis and GM Lauren Prochaska about the course and more. Then, Gary Van Sickle hops on to discuss the latest with LIV golf. After that, Nate and Lauren hop back on to continue their discussion through the rest of the show.

Holly G's guest is Gary Van Sickle, Senior Writer for Sports Illustrated/the Morning Read (SI.com/golf). Could the 150th Open Championship at St. Andrews be Tiger's final Major?

Golf writer Gary Van Sickle checks in with us to talk about all the controversy going on in golf these days. Also, a quick review of a CBS Sports list of the best AFC QB's right now and Steelers LB Alex Highsmith talks to us about next year and beyond! 

Gary Van Sickle, Senior Golf Writer (Si.com/golf) previews the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village in Dublin, Ohio, shares some moments with the Golden Bear, speculates on why DJ is playing in the LIV Golf tournament next week, and comments on the meteoric rise of Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns in 2022.

Ann reviews PGA Championship, talks Tiger, Phil, Jack, US Women's Open; visits with Lt. Col. Dan Rooney, F-16 fighter pilot, PGA pro, Founder, Folds of Honor & Patriot Golf, connecting military veterans to golf; and Ann talks with Award-winning golf writer Gary Van Sickle, and they discuss the top stories in Golf

Gary Van Sickle, Senior Golf Writer (Si.com/golf) discusses the course design improvements by Gil Hanse and Jim Wagner at Southern Hills, how Mother Nature and gusty winds will challenge the players' ball-striking at the PGA Championship, and predicts there will be a jampacked leaderboard on Sunday in the quest to win the Wannamaker Trophy.

On this episode, SI.com and Morning Read writer Gary Van Sickle joins Jay Flemma to preview the 2022 PGA Championship at Southern Hills in Oklahoma. Van Sickle dishes with Jay on the players most likely to contend, including Jordan Spieth, and talks about the host venue.

Skip opened this week's show visiting with former Buckeye Ryan Armour about his career and more. Next, Gary Van Sickle joined to discuss the LIV tour. Ryan Miller joined the show to talk about his 2nd & 7 Foundation. Wrapping up the show hearing from the current Wells Fargo Championship leader, Jason Day.

Hour 4 (1p)-Cook and Joe get a LIVE update on Tiger at the Masters from Gary Van Sickle before looking into the Ke'Bryan Hayes deal and why on earth did he sign this thing if he was betting on himself? 

Gary joins Cook and Joe LIVE from the Masters with updates on Tiger and the tourney 

Ann chats with Gary Van Sickle, Golf Columnist, Morning Read, SI Golf, about Tiger's decision to play The Masters, the significance of Tiger's comeback from his near-fatal car accident in Feb., 2021, as it compares to his 2019 Masters miraculous win; Phil Mickelson 'going dark,' Jon Rahm's insightful press conferences and our picks to win.

Hour 3: Gary Van Sickle talked about Tiger's return to the Masters and Jeff Meitrodt from the Strib about fraud in a government program trying to help kids.

Tiger Woods says he'll play in this year's Masters. We talked to golf writer Gary Van Sickle about it.

Ann hosts from the Augusta National Media Center and talks about Tiger's miraculous return, 14 months after his near-fatal car accident. Is Tiger playing this week as huge of a comeback story as his 2019 Masters win? Who would have believed a few months ago that Tiger would be playing The Masters and Phil Mickelson would not? Who are the favorites to win? Ann's guest are Gary Van Sickle, Golf Writer, Morning Read/SI Golf, and she visits with her radio colleagues through the years on radio row, Austin Rhodes and John Patrick of Augusta radio WGAC and Craig Humphries of The Sports Animal, Oklahoma City.