Podcasts about Jim Hardy

Send us a textKick off the 2025 season with us on the Flag Hunters Golf Podcast as we bring you an engaging conversation with Nick Chertok, the mastermind behind Open Forum Golf. This pioneering platform has evolved from a lively Facebook group into a dynamic event at the PGA show, creating a nexus for golf pros, sports scientists, and tech innovators. Nick shares the Open Forum's core philosophy: fostering debate and discussion to drive golf's evolution. Discover how this vibrant community is pushing the boundaries of golf knowledge and technology, ensuring the game remains at the cutting edge.Join us as we tackle the intricacies of golf coaching, where understanding each player's unique needs and dedication level is paramount. With insights from respected figures like Chris Como and Randy Smith, we highlight the delicate balance between technical expertise and personal guidance. Whether you're a busy executive needing quick fixes or a dedicated amateur striving for improvement, our discussion underscores the importance of a tailored approach that aligns with your golfing goals. Our conversation also touches on the practicalities of instruction and how coaches can offer meaningful support in today's fast-paced world.Explore the burgeoning world of online golf instruction and the hurdles it presents in maintaining instructor-student relationships. As free content floods platforms like YouTube and Instagram, we question the impact on the perceived value of paid lessons. Reflecting on the wisdom of legendary coaches like John Jacobs and Jim Hardy, we consider the limits of focusing solely on ball flight without addressing movement and coordination. From lowering handicaps to selecting the right golf coach and understanding the pivotal role of lead side stability in your swing, this episode is packed with valuable insights for golfers eager to elevate their game.

This Sunday on Vintage Classic Radio's "Sunday Night Playhouse," we're excited to present a special holiday double bill. We begin with a throwback to January 11, 1943, for a Christmas episode of "The Screen Guild Players" featuring "Holiday Inn." In this charming episode, Bing Crosby stars as Jim Hardy, a singer who leaves the bright lights of show business to open an inn that celebrates holidays with unique performances. Alongside Crosby, Dinah Shore lends her vocal talents to the role of Linda Mason, who becomes the heart of the inn's festivities and the center of a romantic storyline. This episode captures the spirit of the holidays with its blend of music, romance, and festive cheer. Following "Holiday Inn," our holiday theme continues with the "Lux Radio Theatre" presentation of "I'll Be Seeing You" from December 24, 1945. Starring Joseph Cotten as Zachary Morgan, a soldier struggling with shell shock, this drama unfolds as he finds companionship and understanding with Mary Marshall, portrayed by Dorothy McGuire, a woman on parole from prison. Their story of seeking normalcy and healing during the Christmas season is further enriched by Shirley Temple in the role of Barbara Marshall, bringing an element of youthful hope and familial connection. Join us for these classic narratives of love and holiday spirit on "Sunday Night Playhouse," a perfect way to celebrate the season with timeless radio entertainment.

Feel free to text me at (831)275-8804Jim Hardy, a legendary figure in golf instruction, joins us on the Flag Hunters Golf Podcast to unravel the complexities of the golf swing. Known for his revolutionary insights into the one-plane and two-plane swings, Jim shares his fascinating journey from a multi-sport athlete to a professional golfer. Through personal stories and anecdotes, he brings to life his experiences at Oklahoma State University and on the PGA Tour, providing a rare glimpse into the evolution of swing instruction that has influenced countless players and coaches around the globe.Dive into the heart of Jim's teaching philosophy with our exploration of the creation of Plain Truth Golf. Inspired by the teachings of John Jacobs, Jim has honed an understanding of golf mechanics by observing legends like Jack Nicklaus and Ben Hogan. This episode delves into the intricacies of swing delivery, dissecting the vertical and horizontal planes and offering a nuanced look at how professionals like Bubba Watson adapt their swings. With practical insights and historical context, listeners will gain a deeper appreciation for the art and science behind mastering the golf swing.This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone passionate about improving their golf game. Jim Hardy's candid critique of modern instruction highlights the importance of understanding ball flight, swing faults, and the vital dynamics of club impact. By focusing on the fundamentals, Jim shares actionable advice that transcends generic teaching methods, offering listeners tools to enhance their performance. Join us for a heartfelt homage to the collaborative spirit of the golfing community, as we express gratitude to Jim for sharing his lifelong dedication to advancing the game. To reach Justin, please email him at justin@elitegolfswing.com To reach Jesse, text him at (831)275-8804  A special thank you to TaylorMade and JumboMax grips for their incredible support 

Chris and Will take you behind the scenes with Jim Hardy to discuss the Bob Hope YouTube channel, as well as Chris and Will's forthcoming events and a conversation about Golden Age Hollywood.

My guest has worked for Bob Hope, and for the Bob Hope Foundation, for decades. We discuss what an archivist does, how he curates material, the new Bob Hope YouTube channel, and much more.  

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Episode Notes S5E23 - Join us as we dive into the mind of legendery archivist for the Bob Hope Foundation Jim Hardy. He'll take us on his journeys from Bobs production assistant to the launch of The official Bob Hope youtube channel... Jim Hardy, has for years handled the licensing of these materials, issues pertaining to copyright and maintaining the extensive archives. In 1986, Jim filled in for a summer job at Bob Hope Enterprises as a production assistant. He never returned to his old job and 38 years later he is still there. Jim has worked on 43 television shows with Bob or about Bob, and countless personal appearances. NEWS FLASH: You can now purchase Toking with the Dead full novel here https://a.co/d/7uypgZo https://www.barnesandnoble.com/.../toking.../1143414656... You can see all your past favorite episodes now streaming on https://redcoraluniverse.com/ OR Show your support by purchasing FB stars. Send stars to the stars fb.com/stars Toking with the Dead: https://www.stilltoking.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TokingwiththeDead?tn=-]C-R https://www.instagram.com/stilltokingwith/?hl=en https://twitter.com/thetoking?lang=en https://pinecast.com/feed/still-toking-with Check out Toking with the Dead Episode 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awhL5FyW_j4 Check out Toking with the Dead Episode 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaUai58ua6o Buy awesome Merchandise! https://www.stilltoking.com/toking-with-the-dead-train https://teespring.com/stores/still-toking-with Our booking agent: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMakepeace https://www.facebook.com/groups/3770117099673924 Sponsorship Opportunities: https://www.stilltoking.com/become-a-sponsor or email us at bartlett52108@gmail.com thetokingdead@gmail.com ————————————— Follow our guest https://bobhope.org/team https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi-_Yf-63KdxuqovUDa7vYg ———————— Follow Still Toking With and their friends! https://smartpa.ge/5zv1 https://thedorkeningpodcastnetwork.com/ ————————————— Produced by Leo Pond and The Dorkening Podcast Network https://TheDorkening.com Facebook.com/TheDorkening Youtube.com/TheDorkening Twitter.com/TheDorkening Dead Dork Radio https://live365.com/station/Dead-Dork-Radio-a68071 MORE ABOUT THE GUEST: The Bob Hope Legacy, the Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation and the Hope family are proud to announce the new Bob Hope Channel on YouTube. The Bob Hope vaults have become things of legend, with an unparalleled collection of thousand hours of TV, radio and film in the archive, as well as tens of thousands of photographs. and every week, the family along with the help of Bob's official archivist, Jim Hardy, they will make selections to add to the channel twice a week. Find out more at https://still-toking-with.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/still-toking-with/63177810-5513-47dd-86f3-ffff057aaf3b

  The Bob Hope Legacy, the Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation and the Hope family are proud to announce the new Bob Hope Channel on YouTube. The Bob Hope vaults have become things of legend, with an unparalleled collection of thousands hours of TV, radio and film in the archive, as well as tens of thousands of photographs. Every week, the family along with the help of Bob's official archivist, Jim Hardy, will make selections to add to the channel twice a week. January Jones Sharing Senior Success is broadcast live Thursdays at 3PM ET Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com January Jones Sharing Senior Success is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com). January Jones Sharing Senior Success Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.  

Jim Hardy – Worked at Bob Hope Enterprises for nearly 40 years…with TRE's Hannah Murray

The Bob Hope Legacy, the Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation and the Hope family are proud to announce the new Bob Hope Channel on YouTube. The Bob Hope vaults have become things of legend, with an unparalleled collection of thousand hours of TV, radio and film in the archive, as well as tens of thousands of photographs. and every week, the family along with the help of Bob's official archivist, Jim Hardy, they will make selections to add to the channel twice a week.January Jones Sharing Senior Success is broadcast live Thursdays at 3PM ET Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com January Jones Sharing Senior Success is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).January Jones Sharing Senior Success Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Special Guest Jim Hardy from U.S. Kids Golf joins Chris today to share insights as an instructor for beginner golfers. Jim breaks down U.S Kids Golf's 10 level player pathway, warns parents about the most common mistakes in club fitting, and indicators of future success in the game of golf! Check out U.S Kids Golf: https://www.uskidsgolf.com/ @u.s.kidsgolf  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Hardy, former production employee for Bob Hope, joins Steve to talk about the Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation and how he is bringing back the memories.

The Bob Hope Legacy, the Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation and the Hope family are proud to announce the new Bob Hope Channel on YouTube. The Bob Hope vaults have become things of legend, with an unparalleled collection of thousand hours of TV, radio and film in the archive, as well as tens of thousands of photographs. and every week, the family along with the help of Bob's official archivist, Jim Hardy, they will make selections to add to the channel twice a week.   Jim Hardy, has for years handled the licensing of these materials, issues pertaining to copyright and maintaining the extensive archives. In 1986, Jim filled in for a summer job at Bob Hope Enterprises as a production assistant. He never returned to his old job and 38 years later he is still there. Jim has worked on 43 television shows with Bob or about Bob, and countless personal appearances.   Clips include USO Tours, Tributes to Vaudeville, Hopes Insult Reel, Monologues, Christmas Specials, PGA & Bob Hope Classics, as well as stars such as Brooke Shields, Jayne Mansfield, Lucille Ball, Norman Lear, Bing Crosby, Sammy Davis Jr, Jackie Gleason, Jack Benny, Johnny Carson, and even Big Bird and Lassie.     Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)

Morgan White Jr. filled in on NightSide:From USO tour clips to Bob Hopes' Insult Reel, monologues, and PGA Classics….you'll find it all on the Bob Hope YouTube channel! Morgan chatted with Jim Hardy who's worked on 43 television shows with Hope and countless personal appearances. Listeners shared their memories of Bob!

Today we chat with Jim Hardy about the recent launch of the Official Bob Hope YouTube Channel. Jim Hardy, has for years handled the licensing of these materials, issues pertaining to copyright and maintaining the extensive archives. In 1986, Jim filled in for a summer job at Bob Hope Enterprises as a production assistant. He never returned to his old job and 38 years later he is still there. Jim has worked on 43 television shows with Bob or about Bob, and countless personal appearances.   Clips include USO Tours, Tributes to Vaudeville, Hopes Insult Reel, Monologues, Christmas Specials, PGA & Bob Hope Classics, as well as stars such as Brooke Shields, Jayne Mansfield, Lucille Ball, Norman Lear, Bing Crosby, Sammy Davis Jr, Jackie Gleason, Jack Benny, Johnny Carson, and even Big Bird and Lassie. https://www.youtube.com/@officialbobhope https://bobhope.org/

The Stuph File Program Featuring military historian & professor, David O'Keefe; Jim Hardy archivist at Bob Hope Enterprises; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Military historian and professor, David O'Keefe, on the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion during World War II and the tours that he will be giving in Europe to commemorate the battle. (You can listen to previous historical chats with David on previous episodes. He's on #0630, #0221 & #0157). Jim Hardy is the archivist at Bob Hope Enterprises. They are now launching the Bob Hope YouTube Channel. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week's reviewed title is George Harrison: The Reluctant Beatle by Philip Norman (Scribner, $39.99). You can also read Stuart's reviews in The Montreal Times. This week's guest slate is presented by Joyce Merwin, Office Manager of The Train Mount Railroad Museum. She was a guest Stuph File Program #0751 back in January, so you can go back and hear that show to find out about their great museum.

This week we feature an hourlong in-depth Part 2 conversation with PGA Teacher of the Year, Jim Hardy. His simple +/- checklist outlined in his new book, Solid Contact, helps all players self-diagnose and correct the swings and misses. This was originally a Members Only episode, published in April 2012. This is the first time it's been shared publicly for free. Find Jim's four books, including the one we discuss in this episode "Solid Contact" on Amazon.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3464073/advertisement

921: Erik Schjolberg, a golf instructor McCormick Ranch GC in Scottdale, AZ returns to discuss a variety of mechanics and mental game related topics including how many greens in regulation you need to break 80, the nine different ball flight laws, and how to learn to close your club face properly to achieve better ball flight. To learn more, please check out https://ejsgolf.com .This week's episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Please visit https://BetterHelp.com/golfsmarter to receive 10% off your first month! This week's episode is also sponsored by CalderaLab. Get 20% OFF with code GOLFSMARTER at calderalab.com to make unforgettable first impressions with the best gift this holiday season.This week's episode is also sponsored by Indeed. Claim your $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/golfsmarter. Offer's good for a limited time. Need to hire? You need Indeed!Follow @golfsmarter on Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube for daily highlights and helpful insights from our interviews on the podcast. We also post articles and video shorts on LinkedIn @FredGreene (from Novato, CA). This Friday on Golf Smarter Mulligans episode #237 is the second powerful episode from 2012 with legendary instructor Jim Hardy on his book “Solid Contact”. This is a full hour conversation you won't want to miss because it's the first time we've ever published this for free to the general public.Two ways to become a Golf Smarter Ambassador and receive a choice of one of these great prizes including: • A box of ODIN balls of your choice with the Golf Smarter logo. ODIN Golf is the only golf brand that sponsors and pays everyday golfers! See our custom page at odin-golf.com/pages/golfsmarter. • A Glove + Glove Compartment from RedRoosterGolf.com http://i.refs.cc/PpGqbWgd where you can choose from a large variety of styles of gloves in 26 sizes! • A private link to Tony Manzoni's video “The Lost Fundamental”. To win, either introduce an upcoming episode, or write a review from your podcast source, then send us what you wrote and where! Send your posted review or request to introduce an episode to GolfSmarterPodcast@gmail.com.Golf Smarter has been awarded the #1 spot in their list of Top 10 Golf Psychology Podcasts by feedspot.com Check it out at https://blog.feedspot.com/golf_psychology_podcasts/.Golf Smarter has also been named by golfspan.com as one of the 10 Best Golf Podcasts for 2023, including being named the BEST GOLF PODCAST FOR YOUR MENTAL GAME. Check it out at https://www.golfspan.com/best-golf-podcasts.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3264943/advertisement

Legendary PGA Teacher of the Year Jim Hardy, father of the 1-plane, 2-plane concept discusses his impressive list of PGA, Nationwide, and Champions Tour students. This is #1 of 2 episodes. His book Solid Contact is available on Amazon.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3464073/advertisement

920: Bo Watson and Shannon Shuskey return together to discuss their compelling new mental game book called “In The Zone Secrets: How to Get In The Zone At The Flip of a Switch”. This book has lots of insights provided on many previous Golf Smarter episodes, but have a way of making it fresh and relevant. To learn more, please check out inthezonesecrets.com/golfsmarter.This week's episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Please visit https://BetterHelp.com/golfsmarter to receive 10% off your first month! This week's episode is also sponsored by CalderaLab. Get 20% OFF with code GOLFSMARTER at calderalab.com to make unforgettable first impressions with the best gift this holiday season.This week's episode is also sponsored by Indeed. Claim your $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/golfsmarter. Offer's good for a limited time. Need to hire? You need Indeed!Follow @golfsmarter on Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube for daily highlights and helpful insights from our interviews on the podcast. We also post articles and video shorts on LinkedIn @FredGreene (from Novato, CA).This Friday don't miss the release of our latest episode of Golf Smarter Mulligans #236, the first of two powerful conversations from 2012 with legendary instructor Jim Hardy on his book “Solid Contact”.Golf Smarter has been awarded the #1 spot in their list of Top 10 Golf Psychology Podcasts by feedspot.com Check it out at https://blog.feedspot.com/golf_psychology_podcasts/.Golf Smarter has also been named by golfspan.com as one of the 10 Best Golf Podcasts for 2023, including being named the BEST GOLF PODCAST FOR YOUR MENTAL GAME. Check it out at https://www.golfspan.com/best-golf-podcasts.Two ways to become a Golf Smarter Ambassador and receive a choice of one of these great prizes including: • A box of ODIN balls of your choice with the Golf Smarter logo. ODIN Golf is the only golf brand that sponsors and pays everyday golfers! See our custom page at odin-golf.com/pages/golfsmarter. • A Glove + Glove Compartment from RedRoosterGolf.com http://i.refs.cc/PpGqbWgd where you can choose from a large variety of styles of gloves in 26 sizes! • A private link to Tony Manzoni's video “The Lost Fundamental”. To win, either introduce an upcoming episode, or write a review from your podcast source, then send us what you wrote and where!Send your posted review or request to introduce an episode to GolfSmarterPodcast@gmail.com.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3264943/advertisement

It's an incredible honor for Jim Hardy to be selected to work with Team USA, especially collaborating with the talented Joel Hetrick. As the mechanics diligently prepare all the machines, tools, and containers, the excitement for this fantastic event is reaching new heights.Emotions run high this year with the same winning team as last year, featuring racers Joel Hetrick, Chad Wienen, and Bryce Ford, who dominated every race and qualified. The stress is real, and the outcome remains uncertain, adding to the intensity of the journey.On today's episode, we delve into the behind-the-scenes preparations for the QXoN. The team conducts crucial pre-testing of various motor packages and fuels, ensuring compliance with FIM rules while showcasing their unique processes. Everyone on the team is pushed to their limits, striving for perfection.Before shipping the machines to Italy, the team must complete all the necessary work, considering limited resources abroad. The container serves as a remarkable mobile shop, ensuring everything is finely tuned for the competition ahead.The episode concludes with heartfelt gratitude to sponsors, behind-the-scenes individuals, and companies who not only provide financial support but also invaluable manpower. A special thank you to everyone for their dedication and hard work, driving Team USA towards success.Let's cheer loudly for Team USA! Don't forget to show your support for Jim Hardy, Mark Baldwin, Harv Whipple, Michael Byrd, and the entire team. Share this exhilarating journey with your friends and family, and together, let's root for Team USA's triumph in the QXoN.

Vintage Classic Radio presents special Christmas classics from the golden age of radio for the 2022 Holiday season. Description: Screen Guild Players present musical highlights from Paramount Pictures' tuneful film Holiday Inn starring Bing Crosby as Jim Hardy and Dinah Shore as Linda Mason. Songs include White Christmas and Happy Holiday. This is a delightful radio adaptation of the Columbia Pictures holiday based on the play by Philip Barry. Joseph Cotten plays the part of Johnny Case who is betrothed to a millionaires daughter Linda played by Loretta Young. Original release: January 11th, 1943 Home station: CBS Cast: Bing Crosby Fred Astaire Dinah Shore Loretta Young Joseph Cotten

Let's begin kissing the old year out! We're back and it's time to get into the festive spirit! It's time for our 2022 holiday classic, and it features the voice of the holidays himself! Join us as we check in with Bing Crosby to Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn! Is it Lazy to only work on the holidays? We are going to find out as we follow Jim Hardy and Linda Mason as they raise the house on our holiday celebrations! Will it be a Happy Holiday for us, or will Danny be left longing for a White Christmas? I Can't Tell A Lie, you don't want to miss this one so Download Now and get involved in the festivities! Music: Purple-Planet.com

Paul Gorman is a PGA (Professional Golfers Association) professional and one of the leading golf instructors in California. In his search for golf swing understanding and knowledge he has consulted with a number of leading minds incl. Hank Haney, Jim Hardy and Mac O'Grady. He joins #OntheMark to share some of his insights and teaching drills for a better golf-swing and improved ball-striking. He also shares tips, takes, and beliefs learned from extensive time spent with Mac O'Grady. Paul talks delves into these as he talks about O'Grady's philosophies on Golf Swing Arc, Clubface Control, Body (legs and torso) Action, and Grip Pressure points for a more consistent and efficient golf swing. Paul also shares four simple drills guaranteed to improve your ball-striking: The Head-Hold Drill, the Trail Arm Extension Drill, Foot-Flare and Alignment checks, and a Swing Plane Drill (with the imagery of swinging up and down the shingles of an A-Frame House.) If you're into golf swing technique and the D-Plane this podcast is worth a download.

Jim Hardy and Coach Will Robins jump right into marketing; how to build your brand as a coach and what you can do to coach more effectively. Jim shares his twenty-five year process of studying different personality types-with Jennifer Munro, and how he went from making mismanagement to always understanding first why the student is […] The post Jim Hardy: Hit the Next Ball Better (Part 2) appeared first on GOLF IN THE LIFE OF - education for golf instructors.

Jim Hardy, PGA joins Coach Will Robins to share his journey from playing on tour to becoming a coach and creator of The Plane Truth. Hardy was named the National PGA Teacher of the Year in 2007, has been nominated to the Teachers Division of the World Golf Hall of Fame, is ranked in the […] The post Jim Hardy : Hit the Next Ball Better (Part 1) appeared first on GOLF IN THE LIFE OF - education for golf instructors.

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Today on the Brain Booster we are joined by one of the brightest and best upcoming coaches is the USA, Chase Cooper Chase works alongside Hal Sutton at his academy in Texas Together they are building a special reputation for making a BIG difference to the way students play and enjoy their game. www.halsuttongolf.com Alongside Hal he hosts the wonderful podcast ‘Be the right club TODAY' which has had a whole host of some of the best players to ever play the game of golf such as Tom Watson, Hale Irwin, Jim Furyk and Paul Azinger They work together in a quest to get the best out of each player's ability. We discuss how Chase evolved as a coach The influence of Jim Hardy and Chris O'Connell How incorrect concepts held him back as a player The challenges of being a 6ft 7inch golfer and how he needed to work with key understandings to get the best from his game How to best use technology How to reduce the numbers to the CRITICAL variables How your numbers should be matched to SHOTS How to take swing changes to performance Why you should collect your data when you are playing WELL The importance of FACE CONTROL How you can better control the club face The myth of using ‘Big Muscles' to control the club The ball only knows what the club face is doing at impact How the arms create speed and the body should support that Asking the key question ‘What do we know for CERTAIN about the shot you have just hit' How you can fix your game with opposites Understanding the role of ACCEPTANCE and what it can do for your game The many elements of acceptance and how to find which keys are personal to you as an individual The great story about how Tom Watson won the US Open in 1982 at Pebble Beach When in the first couple of days he had no idea where the ball was going What he did to turn his game around to culminate in the famous chip in on the 17th Hole How Jim Furyk focuses almost exclusively on his routine How he felt he had NEVER played a full round committed to EVERY shot Some wonderful stories to REALLY get you to think about your game A great opportunity to listen and learn from a TOP coach at the cutting edge of game development To find out more about Hal and Chase go to www.halsuttongolf.com To book your Mind Factor workshop go to https://themindfactor.net/workshops/breakthrough/    

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This week, we are absolutely delighted to be speaking with Curtis Bannister! The 2021 recipient of the Actors Equity Foundation Roger Sturtevant Award as well as a 2021 Drama League Award nominee, Curtis Bannister is praised by TimeOut Magazine as “radiating with slowly simmering energy” and a “quiet revelation” by the L.A. Times as he continues to establish himself as one of the most dynamic and multi-genre performing artists of his generation in theatre, opera & film. Bannister begins his 2021/22 season with a return to the role of Coalhouse Walker Jr. in Ragtime with Music Theatre Works, makes his U.S. solo recital debut with The Festival of new American Music and debuts with Hearing In Color and WFMT (Classical Chicago Radio) as Carlos in the new chamber opera, Undying Love, inspired by the iconic song of the same name by legendary rapper, Nas. Curtis will also make his anticipated debut with Drury Lane Theatre in the lead role of Jim Hardy in Irving Berlin's Holiay Inn, and his New York City operatic debut as Florestaan in Fidelio with Heartbeat Opera and the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Live Arts; this production of Fidelio will also tour the west coast with performances at The Broad Stage (L.A.) and the Mondavi Center (Davis, C.A.). Bannister ends the season starring as Juba Freeman in the world premiere opera production of Quamino's Map with Chicago Opera Theater. Bannister made his debut at the Tribeca Film Festival in the world premiere feature film “The Conductor” and can be seen as Marquee in season 2 of the Apple TV+ series, Dickinson, as well as as Reimers in NBC's hit series Chicago Fire. More resources: Lucia Lucas This episode was produced on the unceded ancestral territory of the Kiikaapoi, Peoria, Bodéwadmiakiwen, and Miami. This episode was edited by Emery Lade, with original intro and outro music by Marc Young. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prints-unedited/support

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In this episode Jonathan Rosenfeld chats with Jim Hardy an Attorney at Taxman, Pollock, Murray, & Bekkerman, LLC. Here, they discuss: What Should an Employee do if Hurt on the Job? Read the Transcript Download the PDF Jonathan Rosenfeld: Hi, I am Jonathan Rosenfeld. And today on the Personal Injury podcast, I am joined by Jim Hardy, a work comp attorney in Chicago. And we are going to be talking about workers' compensation settlements, and how to value a work comp case in Illinois. Jim, thanks for joining me today. I appreciate it. Jim Hardy: Sure, no problem. Thank you, Jonathan. I glad to be here. Jonathan Rosenfeld: So Jim, we spoke in an earlier podcast about the benefits that people are entitled to in Illinois, generally under work comp. The money while you're off work, the TTD, the medical benefits while you're injured. And the third prong to work comp cases in Illinois is generally this lump sum payment. When people are talking about, "Hey, I got X amount of dollars for my work comp case," this is what they're talking about. They're talking about that lump sum payment. Jonathan Rosenfeld: And so today I want to talk with you and try to educate people a little bit about how this lump sum is derived, because it's not a random amount. It's a very methodical calculation. And I want you to help us get some insight into how these cases are valued under Illinois law. Jonathan Rosenfeld: And I guess the first thing, can you take a step back and walk us through that settlement process. I guess first off, in order to begin with I guess, when is a case, a work comp case in Illinois right to settle? Jim Hardy: Okay. Thanks, Jonathan. So you're entitled to a settlement for a work injury, but you should not settle your case until the doctor has released you from medical treatment. And the docs call that MMI or maximum medical improvement. So some people want to try to settle their case as soon as they're released back to work in some capacity, but that's not the best time, or that's not the appropriate time to settle a case. Because even though you're back to work, the doctor may still recommend treatment, therapy, follow-up visit doctor visits. Jim Hardy: And once you settle the work comp case, then you close out your medical rights. So the work comp insurance carrier, once it's settled, they don't have to pay for any more medical bills. So that's why it's essential to not pursue settlement and sign off anything until your doctor has said that you are done treating, no more follow up visits, you're good to go and they release you from treatment. So that's the appropriate time and not before that. Jonathan Rosenfeld: And so if you are injured on the job and your doctor's released you but you're not feeling 100%, it may be in your best interest to wait a little bit and see what happens and see what develops. See if you have any more problems. Jim Hardy: Sure. That's correct also. Just because the doctor has released you from treatment, that doesn't mean that you have to settle. It just means that it's an appropriate time to settle not until you're put at MMI by the doctor. Jim Hardy: But commonly I won't settle a case until a person feels comfortable, once their released from treatment, that they're confident that they don't need to follow up with the doctor any further. They're doing okay at work under the doctor's orders and they feel pretty good. Then it's safe to enter into a settlement because there wouldn't be any anticipated future medical anymore based on the old date of accident when they got hurt. So that's important. Jonathan Rosenfeld: Okay. And now I want to talk with you about how these settlements are derived. And ultimately these cases, they're about money, frankly. How much the case is valued is really dependent on the extent of your injury and how much money you were making at the time you were injured. Jonathan Rosenfeld: And those two things, those two factors, can you explain a little bit how those two elements get calculated and how they figure into an ultimately to a lump sum settlement and work comp? Jim Hardy: Sure. So the benefits in a work comp case under state law are based on what they call the average weekly wage. And the average weekly wage is calculated using the earnings that you made before the date of accident. All right. So you go back and it's just that, it's the average weekly wage or average weekly earnings. You can go back a year per the statute. If you worked prior to the date of accident less than a year, well, then the calculation just is different, but it's still the average weekly earnings prior to the date of accident. Jim Hardy: Then once you have that average weekly wage, then all the other benefits of more comp flow from that. So for the off work benefit, for the TTD, temporary total disability, that's the check that you get every week, every two weeks from work comp. That's calculated under state law at a specific figure, two of the average weekly wage, but then you get that two thirds tax-free. That's why that TTD check is supposed to bring you about what you may take home prior to the date of accident. Jim Hardy: And then the average weekly wage calculation is also used to calculate what they call the permanency rate. And the permanency rate is what you use to settle a case at the end of the day for that specific person. Jim Hardy: So in a work comp case, the average weekly wage is important, and there are different ways to calculate it as well. The insurance company would be more than happy to calculate that average weekly wage for you, because they're going to calculate it to their advantage, which means to keep it as low as possible. Because then everything else, all the benefits that flow from that will be lower. That's why it's important to get an attorney involved to make sure that the average weekly wage is calculated correctly. Jim Hardy: So how we do that as we secure a wage statement from the employer, or look at the pay stubs if the injured worker has all of them for that specific period, and do our own calculation, that there are certain ... There's a lot of case law over the years in court about fighting about how that average weekly wage is calculated, and the adjuster isn't going to calculate it in your favor, that's for sure. So very, very important to calculate that average weekly wage correctly. Jonathan Rosenfeld: So do you calculate the average weekly wage, you figure that out. And then there's a document, there's a schedule in Illinois as well as in other states, basically categorizing each part of the body. And it basically sets forth the amount of money or weeks in terms of compensation that you can recover based on the type of injury that you sustained. Jonathan Rosenfeld: Can you talk a little bit about that scheduled types of injury in Illinois? What that is and how that comes into play with a settlement? Jim Hardy: Sure. So the Work Comp Act lays out a series of body parts, and it goes from at the highest rate for the, they call it the person as a whole, which is the core of the body. Usually the spine or head injuries or shoulder comes from the person as a whole. Jim Hardy: And then from there, it goes to loss of use of an arm, and then a hand, and then actually the thumb. And then each of the fingers, it goes down to the little finger, pinky finger. And then it also breaks it down into legs, ankles, foot, and toes as well. So it's very specific and there are also different schedules for loss of hearing, for instance, loss of vision and so forth for eye juries. Jim Hardy: But so, and what the state law does is, people think that there's a set rate that you get for a work injury. It's only a set rate if you have 100% loss of use of that body part. So if you have a thumb amputated that would be all the way down to the base, then that would be 100% loss of use of the thumb. And you would get a benefit check for the 100% loss. There's no argument, it's medically determined that there's an amputation there. Bone loss all the way down, you lost your thumb. Jim Hardy: So anything short of an amputation though is lower than 100% of course, and that's what you get a settlement for. Say you injure your thumb and fracture it. It's not amputated, you fractured it or you have an injury where they have to go in and do surgery on the nerve and the thumb due to a deep laceration. That's loss of use of the thumb less than 100%. Jim Hardy: And that's what attorneys and insurance adjusters argue about for a settlement. It's the percentage loss of use of that body part, in this case the thumb. And the attorney is trying to get the percentage up as high as possible, because the higher the loss of use to the body part, the higher the dollar figure of your settlement. But it's not fixed because you got that variable of the percentage that we can argue. Jim Hardy: But it's also ... There's another variable there, and that's the average weekly wage that we were talking about. And that's why it's important to get that up as high as possible, because the higher the average weekly wage, the more you get for that whatever percentage loss of use is of that body part. So a person making 10 bucks an hour can have the same exact injury in a settlement for 20% loss of use of the thumb, for instance. That guy making 10 bucks an hour is going to get half the settlement in dollars and cents of a guy making 20 bucks an hour. Jim Hardy: So that's why it's important to get that average weekly wage up as high as possible so your settlement is higher. But that in a nutshell is how the settlement process works with a specific body part, loss of use of a certain body part. Jonathan Rosenfeld: Interesting. So I guess for any employee who's injured on the job and they're looking at the schedule on the Illinois Industrial Commission website, and they're like, "Agh, this is easy. I got a iPhone, I could punch these numbers in and figure this out." There's a lot more to it than just punching numbers. These are typically disputed cases too, correct? Jim Hardy: Right, that's correct. And you're going to have disputes over the calculation of the average weekly wage. You're going to have disputes over what ... Again, short of a full amputation, which fortunately is rare, you have an argument and disputes over what that percentage should be, and that's where the fight is. Jim Hardy: And that's why it's important to get an attorney to be on your side, to fight for you because the insurance company has no obligation to fight on your side, they're trying to save themselves money. So the more money they keep in their pocket, the less money goes into the injured worker's pocket. Jonathan Rosenfeld: Obviously this is great information for anyone who's injured and really anyone who's got a family member who may have a work-related injury. Jim, I want to thank you today for joining me. And if anyone has any questions about work comp settlements, we'll have your contact information in the show notes. But thank you, it's great information. Jim Hardy:   Right, Jonathan. Thank you again. It was a pleasure to be with you today.

In this episode Jonathan Rosenfeld chats with Jim Hardy an Attorney at Taxman, Pollock, Murray, & Bekkerman, LLC. Here, they discuss: Workers Compensation   Read the Transcript Download the PDF Jonathan Rosenfeld: Hello everybody, thank you for tuning into the personal injury podcast. I am Jonathan Rosenfeld, and today I am joined by Jim Hardy. Jim is an experienced work comp attorney at Taxman, Pollock, Murray, and Bekkerman in Chicago. And we are going to talk today about the preliminary areas of workers' compensation. Jim, thanks for joining me today. I appreciate it. Jim Hardy: Thank you, Jonathan. Jonathan Rosenfeld: I appreciate you joining me. Could you just give us a little bit of background about your position and your experience with work comp? Jim Hardy: Sure. I'm a partner at Taxman, Pollock, Murray, Bekkerman and we're a personal injury workers' comp law firm. I am the head of the department that handles the work comp claims in the office. I'd been doing work comp my entire career and exclusively, that's all I do is work comp cases. I've been involved in the Illinois Work Comp Lawyers Association for about 12 years now. That's the state bar association for work comp lawyers, 700 members strong. And I was a recent president two years ago of the organization after being on the board for about 10, 12 years prior to that. So a lot of experience in work comp and I'm happy to share my information and knowledge. Jonathan Rosenfeld: Awesome. So to begin with, I think one of the preliminary questions that a lot of people have, and this is sort of a massive question, but if you could just sort of give us a little breakdown of what workers' compensation is and sort of how the system came to be, that would be great. Jim Hardy: Sure. So the work comp system is something that started up back in the industrial age, back in the 1920s and each state has their own law with regard to work comp. It's not a federal system. So each state has an act and in Illinois, they have the Illinois Work Comp Act that lays out the rights and the benefits that injured workers have in the state of Illinois. And so basically it takes over if you're injured while performing your work duties. It takes over from your regular insurance that you might have, the group health carrier, it takes over from them and pays the medical bills. And that's the primary benefit. They pay all reasonable, necessary and related medical bills. And the second benefit in the Illinois Work Comp Act is payment for lost earnings. So in other words, due to the injury, if you have a doctor's note that takes you off work, then the work comp insurance pays you and they pay you a certain percentage of your old wages. And then you get that tax free. It comes to about what you may take home after taxes prior to the work accident. Jim Hardy: And the third benefit and the most important one is that you're entitled to and you have a right to a settlement in work comp, and that's based on the nature and extent of the injury, the permanency of the injury. And those are the three basic benefits, but they're all very important. And it's very common that if you have a work comp case, that you can start with an adjuster and the adjuster will give you benefits, but you don't know if she's giving you or he's giving you the correct amount in the benefits, doing the calculations correctly, paying the bills correctly, paying for all the treatment that's being recommended. So that's why, in addition to securing a settlement, that's why it's important to have an attorney on your side helping you through the process. Jonathan Rosenfeld: So I guess to begin with, who is covered under workers' compensation? Is everyone covered under workers' compensation under the law? Jim Hardy: Almost everybody in the state of Illinois. There are certain exceptions to that and they're rare. In the statute, city of Chicago, policemen and firemen are excluded from the Illinois Work Comp Act because they have their own disability system, duty disability system. Other than that, there are exceptions for independent contractors. If you're, this is quite similar to what happens in the trucking industry where you're an owner-operator, you're an independent contractor and you get paid on a 1099, so you're really your own employee. You have your own company, even though you're working for a trucking company and they're paying you. Jim Hardy: So in that situation, the independent contractor wouldn't be covered under the trucking company's work comp insurance coverage, but frequently the independent contractor will have their own policy that they take out for themselves and they'd be covered under that. And then other than that, pretty much everybody is covered except for some exceptions, for family farm workers and so forth. But it's pretty wide ranging, if you're performing work for an employer and you're getting paid for it, even if it's cash, they are supposed to have work comp insurance that covers you under state law. So it's pretty wide ranging, if you're working in Illinois getting paid for your work, then you're likely covered. Jonathan Rosenfeld: So this covers part-time employees, it would cover someone who's got a summer job or something as well? Jim Hardy: Sure. Yeah. Part-time employees you're covered doesn't matter, first day on the job, covered, doesn't matter. That's fine. You don't have to be there a certain length of time. You could even, a situation where you're doing temporary work, you're only going to work for somebody seasonal, for the summer or something like that. You're still covered because you're an employee and you're on the books there as an employee. And they, under state law, that employer has to cover you for the work comp insurance. So that's how it works and it's a fairly good system. Jonathan Rosenfeld: Under the law in Illinois, employers are required to carry workers' comp insurance. Is that correct? Jim Hardy: That's correct. If they don't, then the Illinois Department of Insurance can fine that employer and they do enforce that pretty heavily. And there are fines for the number of days that you're going without insurance. If the lapses, the employer can get hit with penalties and fines for that, or if it's an employer that simply does not, refuses just to carry work comp, the state of Illinois can come in and shut that business down until such time that they do purchase and buy a work comp insurance policy. They're pretty strict so it's rare to find a situation where the person is not covered when they're supposed to be. Jonathan Rosenfeld: Okay. So in Illinois, everyone's required to have work comp insurance. And I guess obviously, when we talk about workers' comp, we're typically talking about, for the most part, we're talking about an acute injury, an accident for the most part. And this could be a fall, this could be an auto accident. This could be really anything that an employee is doing in furtherance of their employment, correct? Jim Hardy: That's correct. Jonathan Rosenfeld: That's basically the encompassing definition of work comp coverage in Illinois? Jim Hardy: That's correct. And that was the idea behind the law is to help injured workers who are performing their duties and they're injured. And so that they're not just, in the old days before they have work comp, of course they were just left hanging and there was no insurance, of course. Back in the old days, somebody would get hurt, they just keep working or they would, if they had any money to go to a doctor, they try and go to a doctor, but there was no safety net. So then the states came in with these laws and it's precisely that, to help people who are injured at work. And there are certain rules about what's covered. Some things, it's important to get an attorney to check, because some things that you think might not be covered under a work comp or some activities at which you were injured might not be covered, but they are. Jim Hardy: For instance, the classic parking lot cases. If you punch out and you're walking to your car in the company parking lot where you've been designated to park at and you slip and fall on ice on the way out there, or trip and fall on some landscaping or something like this, that's covered under work comp, because you're still covered. You're still in the furtherance of the employer and performing work duties because you have to park your car in order to help your employer by going into their facility to work. So the work comp law says that you're covered as long as you're parking in an employee owned and maintained and designated parking lot under work comp. But that's interesting, some people would think, oh, I punched out already, I'm not covering, but that's why it's important to contact an attorney to see if there's any angle there. And sometimes people are covered even when they think they're not. Jonathan Rosenfeld: One of the other areas I know in work comp that sometimes people may not be aware of is, chronic injuries or overuse injuries. If you're lifting a sledgehammer, breaking concrete for years on end and you develop some tendinitis or you develop some chronic condition, that's something that's covered under work comp as well. Correct? Jim Hardy: Yes, that's true. It doesn't have to be a specific event. It can be continual or cumulative injury or what they call repetitive trauma injury. The classic example of that of course, is the carpal tunnel. Or if you're an electrician and you're pulling wire all day through conduit, you're gripping and pulling, that's a classic and they commonly develop carpal tunnel syndrome. That's covered even though there's not one specific event where they injure that wrist. It's repetitive, that's still covered under work comp, as long as the other requirements are met with regard to notice. As soon as the symptom start, you have to give notice to the employer. And actually there's a deadline for that notice to the employer of 45 days. It's a little bit different with a repetitive trauma because it's that 45 days from the day that you stopped doing the repetitive work. In this case, they electrician pulling the wire. But yeah, those repetitive trauma cases can be compensable. They're not excluded. And a lot of it depends on the doctor who's treating the injured worker. They give a causal connection opinion and say, yes, medically, I believe what this person was doing for that length of time could cause this ailment of carpal tunnel or cubital tunnel or whatever repetitive trauma ailment they have. But those are covered. Yes. Jonathan Rosenfeld: Now, one of the areas that I know your firm does quite a bit of work with, you guys handle a lot of construction accident cases, work-related injuries where someone's injured on a busy construction site, anywhere in Illinois or across the Midwest. In those situations, when you have someone, let's just talk a little bit hypothetically about an active construction site. Someone is, you may be a carpenter or something and you may get hit by falling debris, may fall from the roof from a different contractor, or a board may fall from a building. In a situation like that, obviously the employee would be covered under work comp. However, they also may have a separate case sometimes referred to as a third-party case. Obviously you handle the work comp case, there's other attorneys in your office who handle the third-party case. But a lot of times, in my experience I've seen employees sort of completely at a loss for the fact that they may have two separate cases. Can we talk a little bit about work comp in relation to a third-party case. Jim Hardy: Sure. So in any work comp case that we bring into the office, we always analyze it to see if there's any potential third-party case, what you were discussing. And that's a negligence case, a civil lawsuit that could be filed against a third party, meaning somebody other than the employer. But a third party would have to be negligently responsible for causing the accident and therefore the injury. So the construction site's a perfect example of that. So you have ABC Carpentry, they're hired by XYZ General Contractor to come in and do a couple of weeks to work on that project. And the carpenter, like you say, gets hit by a board that fell from up above, it was dropped by an employee of XYZ General Contractor, that's not a coworker there. Jim Hardy: So that carpenter then who was injured would have a work comp case that I would handle and then we do the immediate work of getting the benefits started, the off work, like we talked about, the medical bills paid and authorized, like we talked about. And then in the meantime, our firm would also start up a third-party case against that general contractor and the employer of the employee who dropped board on the carpenter. So you have two parallel concurrent claims going in the same law firm, one workers' comp that's filed at the Work Comp Commission and then one a personal injury or a negligent claim, a formal old fashioned lawsuit that's filed in circuit court. So you'd have the same law firm, two different lawyers handling that same accident date. And it's important to have a work comp attorney start the case up because then they will automatically have a look at the facts to see if there's any potential third party. Jim Hardy: Sometimes we find potential third-party cases where the injured worker would never think that anyone else would have been negligently responsible for the accident other than himself or the employer. So it's important to have us look at it to see if there is that angle, if there's any potential lawsuit against the third party, because that can increase the settlement value. And there's a short-term aspect of it, which is the work comp. You get the weekly benefit check going, you get the medical bills authorized and the treatment authorized and the bills paid. And then long-term, then we work on the third-party case to see what we can do about establishing a case against the negligent third party. And then we can settle both cases and you get two settlements from the two cases. And it's more beneficial to the injured worker. Jim Hardy: But without having a good law firm that handles both types of claims, work comp and third-party, like our firm does, you really put yourself at a disadvantage of missing some potential settlement recovery there. So it's a very important to look at. And it's not just a construction scenario. You can see these, the other classic example as you're driving for work, UPS driver, he's hit rear ended by a semi-truck. He has a work comp case with the insurance for UPS and then a separate personal injury case against the truck driver and the trucking company that hit him. But these are all very good examples. Jonathan Rosenfeld: And those third-party cases, you can recover benefits. You talked about a little bit, but you can recover benefits that are not necessarily covered under the Work Comp Act in Illinois. Jim Hardy: That's correct. Jonathan Rosenfeld: For example, you can recover pain and suffering. You can recover economic and non-economic damages that are not necessarily covered under the Work Comp Act in Illinois. So all the more reason to have an attorney really do a very thorough investigation to really make sure that all parties are held fully accountable for both the work comp perspective as well as the third-party case. Correct? Jim Hardy: Absolutely. And then you're covered whatever the rights are under the state law and the federal law and the circuit court laws. You're covered for all the benefits that you're entitled to when we maximize the value for you. Jonathan Rosenfeld: Now, I wanted to transition a little bit and talk about what an employee should do. If they're hurt on the job. Every single day millions of people go to work and statistically there's a fair amount of people who get hurt at work every day. And when you're doing training for work, they may teach you how to punch in and punch out and they may teach you about company protocol and everything else, but they don't tell you necessarily what you should be doing if you're hurt. And so a lot of people, an accident may happen, they may come home. They may, ah, my arm hurts, my shoulder hurts and they're sort of at a loss of what they should be doing. And I guess to begin with, if you are an employee and you're hurt at work, what would you suggest that that person do? Jim Hardy: That's a very good question. And it's very important too, because what the injured worker does initially after the accident is very important because that can impact the entire case months and years down the line. So if you're injured at work, it's absolutely essential that you give notice to a supervisor of the incident and the injury. What happened, what body part you injured as soon as possible. I always tell people that they should give notice immediately, or if not, before they punch out for the day, because once you go home, you hurt yourself during a shift, once you punch out and go home, then it becomes problematic because then the employer and the insurance company can say, after you tell them the next day or the next week that you got hurt back on last Tuesday, they can say, well, you didn't tell us the day you got hurt, how do we know you didn't get hurt at home or over the weekend or that night after you got home. So it opens up potential for the insurance company to deny the claim. But it's essential to give notice as soon as possible. Jim Hardy: There is a 45-day notice requirement. No matter how viable the work comp claim might've been, if you don't give notice to a supervisor until after 45 days, then the claim is barred under the state law. But the longer you wait to give notice, the more ammunition the insurance company would have for the work comp carrier to deny and dispute the case and the accident and how it happened and so forth. I always tell people, give notice as soon as you can immediately, if not, before you punch out that day and preferably do it in writing or have a witness there. If you go up to the supervisor, make sure you bring somebody with you who can witness the notice being given verbally to the supervisor. Then the supervisor can't say, well, I don't remember anything about that day or anyone telling me anything about a work injury. So that's very important. Jim Hardy: And also if you're injured, get treatment right away, don't put it off, go to your family doctor. Go to an immediate care, if need be. Go to the emergency room if need be. But the earlier you get treatment and get the accident documented in medical records, the better off the case will be. And I know a lot of people, they want to see if it gets better and put it off and all that. But that's fine, if it does get better, that's great. But you should still see a medical professional as soon as possible if you think something's wrong. And people know their own body, if you think something's not right and you hurt yourself, get it checked out. If in the next week you feel a hundred percent and fine, that's great, but at least it's documented if need be. So notice as soon as possible, preferably the same day and then medical treatment as soon as possible as well. Those are the two keys of what an injured worker should do to preserve their rights under the work comp law. Jonathan Rosenfeld: Now, in some situations, after an accident happens, someone may get medical treatment and they maybe start getting some benefits from their employer if a doctor takes them off work. They may start getting some temporary total disability checks if their off work and everything from their employer. But that does not necessarily mean that a work comp case has been filed. Correct? in other words, giving your employer notice, it's not the same as filing a work comp case, correct? Jim Hardy: Right. That's correct. The employer, once they have notice of the injury, they are supposed to report it to their work comp carrier, but that doesn't always happen. Sometimes the employers, they drag their feet and see if the person gets better right away or if the person just puts it through their regular insurance so they don't have to deal with it and claim it as a work comp case. But the only way to formally have a filing at the Work Comp Commission, which is the court for work comp cases in Illinois, is to have an attorney file a what they call an application, an application of claim at the Work Comp Commission. Prior to that, you don't have a formal claim and in order to get a settlement, you have to have a claim on file at the Illinois Work Comp Commission, or you don't get a settlement at the end of the case. And that's why it's important to, after you give notice, and after you get medical treatment as soon as possible, then you contact Jonathan Rosenfeld, the Rosenfeld injury lawyers, to start up the process of getting legal representation. Jonathan Rosenfeld: And I think, just so everyone listening is a hundred percent clear, the way attorneys handle work comp cases in the state of Illinois is on a contingency fee basis. The state regulates what attorneys can charge people. It's not a, Hey, I like you, you get a discount. I'm not a big fan of yours, you're paying more. It's a straight fee schedule for work comp cases. And so, you as an attorney only get a fee when you're successful in getting benefits for that injured worker, correct? Jim Hardy: That's correct. Yes. So there's no hourly rates or there's no upfront fee that you have to cut a check to the attorney for at the beginning of the case. It's strictly a contingency fee and in Illinois, the state law caps that fee for attorney fees and work comp at 20%. So that's 20% of the settlement that we could secure at the end of the case when you're done treating. And that's the settlement for the nature and extent of the injury or the permanency of the injury. And that 20% is taken right out of the settlement from the insurance company. So you don't have to worry about paying anything upfront or watching, we don't bill by the hour, you don't have to watch that. We maximize the value of the work comp case and the fees are 20% of that. If there is no settlement, then you walk away, you wouldn't pay us anything. So that's how it works, strictly contingency fee basis. Jonathan Rosenfeld: And these settlements and the attorney's fees, they're approved by an arbitrator who's essentially the judge assigned to the case. So it's just one more safeguard in place to make sure that everything is done properly. Correct? Jim Hardy: Right. That's true. Yeah, any settlement that we secure has to be approved by the work comp arbitrator assigned to the file at the Work Comp Commission. They stamp it as approved. And with the settlement, it's interesting to note that if you don't have an attorney, the insurance adjuster on the file for the work comp carrier may pay the medical benefits. They may pay the off work, you don't know if they're paying their correct amount or anything, but then they commonly, if you don't have an attorney, they won't offer you a settlement. They won't advise you of your right that you're entitled to a settlement. They have no obligation to do that. And frankly, it's their job not to because the insurance company's job is to keep money in their pocket and the more they pay out on the claim to the injured worker then the less money they have. Jim Hardy: So the goal for the insurance company is to keep the money and not give it to the injured worker. So that's commonly what happens is that they won't get a settlement. If the injured worker doesn't have an attorney, they might get an offer, it's rare, but that offer's going to be pennies on the dollar if you don't have an attorney because the adjuster will just float you a low settlement. People don't know what the true value might be and they might just believe the adjuster when she says, this is what you get, take it or leave it, sign on this line and take the check. But you're leaving a lot of money on the table without an attorney. Jonathan Rosenfeld: So that is great information. We are going to talk about settlements and work comp cases in a new podcast, but this was great information. I think anyone who is injured on the job certainly would do themselves or their family of service in contacting you and just talking about their case. Again, you obviously work on a contingency. So if someone calls or asks you a question, there's no cost or anything to do that. But this was great information, I thank you for joining me today. I appreciate it. Jim Hardy: My pleasure, Jonathan. And all right, thank you for the opportunity. Glad to help.

If you are wondering how to work with and coach children, junior golf, US Kids Golf has created quite the reputation for doing that, successfully! Jim Hardy is the Academy Director for Longleaf Golf & Family Club in Southern Pines, NC. Jim, is a U.S. Kids Golf Certified Coach, PGA Professional and father of four.  Jim understands children better than anyone in the junior golf world and adheres to their slogan "Make it fun enough, long enough, so they can't get enough." Jim is going to share why fun and games are so important for the development of children, how to coach them better and how to be an all-star junior golf parent.   Discussion: (3:01) The US Kids Golf Mission and Moto (4:14) Why games are so important for the development of children in golf (6:40) How much information can a child digest in a class? (9:13) Why experiences are so important (13:36) The best environment for juniors (20:26) Can juniors start playing on the course from day one? (22:12) Can a junior golfer play too much on the course? (24:01) How to make your junior more independent (33:29) Where to find more about Jim (34:32) Final words of inspiration for raising golfers Show Links: Follow Jim Hardy on Instagram Learn more about US Kids Golf at Longleaf Golf & Family Club

Jim Hardy has been a semi pro angler, the first disabled angler to cash a check in professional Bassmasters event, motivational speaker, founder of Outdoor Friends Forever and now author of his new book "This Is How I Roll". What a fitting way, on Easter week, for Jim to share his testimony with us. One moment Jim was living his life in the way he wanted, and the next he was navigating his way to a new normal by means of a wheelchair. I think Jim's story will inspire you to be a better person. http://outdoorfriendsforever.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUqj0Vpy1aIbecntbYGRYVw/featured https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAz7Lzb5uh0 State Park and Bridgeport Landing detours on this weeks TCUB Huntin' & Fishin' Report along with your Easter Weekend outdoor forecast. Here comes that Easter cool snap this weekend!! Make your weekend plans by listening to the detailed CNB weekend weather report.

Let's journey together into an update of my own solo cleaning business. 2020 was a great year. I started at $29,000 in total cleaning revenue, which was the beginning of the Stabilizer Phase of my ISO Model. After hitting multiple 60-day SMART goals, I ended the year at $80,000! That's a $51,000 increase in 1 year! Our profit tripled to just under $5,000 per month on 2 cleaning days per week. As you follow my podcast this year, I'll be showing you how I take this $80,000 Stabilizer business, cross the Optimizer threshold, and convert it to a $90,000 revenue, $6,000 per month profit on 2 days per week solo cleaning business. This is my SMART goal for 2021. This Optimizer business will be worth over $100,000, which means I could sell it again like I did in 2018! Please do not take that as a brag. I'm excited and grateful. This has been a journey. If you're new to my podcast, make sure you check out my 2020 catalog of podcast episodes as they take you on the $51,000 increase journey. I have a few business updates and wins to share with you. My goal is that you gain understanding and belief that you can do it too. 1-time leads started coming in early this real estate season. I did a handful of 1-time jobs for realtors in 2020 and really impressed them. I've built my reputation and now my name is on multiple realtor's preferred vendor list. My friend Jim Hardy of the Carpet Guys called me on Thursday. He was doing upholstery work for a post-construction project in a house. The homeowner needed a cleaner too and Jim thought of me. I arranged to meet the owner on Monday, gave a quote the same day, and booked it for $350 next week. Lon called me on Friday to have me do an estimate for an empty office condo. He dropped off the key and I did the estimate on Saturday. I sent the quote out on Monday and Lon checked with the office owner. Unfortunately, they said no to the $475 price tag. Dianne called me on Tuesday and I did a phone ballpark estimate for her. She is selling to retire in Florida. I asked questions on the house layout and her goals then worked out a $350 - $700 ballpark price. She booked me for two weeks. This job will likely go for $550. I just added $900 in 1-time cleaning in 5 days. The cool part about 1-time cleaning is that I don't need it! It's all bonus cash that goes directly to savings. I am earning over $7,000 per month in recurring revenue that pays all of my business and family expenses. Many cleaning companies have some recurring and mostly 1-time. I don't like my business like that. It's stressful and you're always looking for work. I like it being automatic. And quite frankly, that's why cleaning is such an awesome business!Read the rest of this article at the Solo Cleaning School website

It is not at all a stretch to say that this is one of the most important songs to ever be recorded in music history. This is the story of White Christmas. #BehindTheChristmasHits is presented by Pizza Pizza! Written by Irving Berlin and sung by Bing Crosby for the 1942 movie, Holiday Inn. Crosby played Jim Hardy – an entertainer who turns his farm into a vacation spot that would only be open on holidays. Irving Berlin was commissioned to write a song about each of the different major holidays. Legend has it that he told his musical secretary back in January 1940 to type up the lyrics to a song he had written over the weekend in La Quinta, California, just outside Palm Springs. He said, tongue-in-cheek, “not only is it the best song I ever wrote, it’s the best song anyone ever wrote.” Once the call came for Holiday Inn, he pulled White Christmas out of his trunk. During production of the movie, and still months before it would be released, Bing Crosby sang the song for the first time on his live radio program on Christmas Eve, 1941, 18 days after the attack on Pearl Harbour. Crosby announced that he would debut a new Irving Berlin song from his upcoming movie. He wouldn’t actually record the song in a studio until the following May. When the movie premiered in August of ‘42, it was the Valentine’s Day song “Be Careful, it’s My Heart” that was released as the first single. And looking back, few critics even mentioned White Christmas specifically in their reviews. Remember – there was a song for every holiday. Some people think Christmas music starts earlier now than it used to. Well consider this, White Christmas was released on October 3, 1942 and was #1 on the Billboard chart by Halloween. It remained at #1 until January 1943. In fact, it’s wild success is credited by some for shifting the entire focus of the music business. During the 30’s and early 40’s, selling sheet music was huge. That’s how the writers of the tin pan alley era, including Irving Berlin, made a lot of their money. With the enormous success of Bing Crosby singing White Christmas, people didn’t want to learn how to play it – they wanted to hear to Bing sing it. Copies of the song would be bundled up and sent to troops overseas. Christmas 1942 was American servicemen’s first holiday away. Some have wondered if the US had entered the war sooner, would the song have struck the same chord that it did in 1942? Whether it would have or not, doesn’t really matter. White Christmas became the world’s best-selling single of all time. 50 million copies sold…and that’s just the Bing Crosby version. If you add in everyone else’s, it’s over 125 million. The song would usher in a new wave of Christmas music. Prior to White Christmas, traditional hymns like Silent Night or novelty songs like Santa Claus is Coming to Town dominated the season. The success of White Christmas directly led to more nostalgic feelings of home expressed in songs like I’ll Be Home for Christmas and Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. It won the Oscar for Best Original Song of 1942 and of course, inspired a movie of it’s own with Bing, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen in 1954. Over the years, Bing Crosby recorded a few different versions – the one heard most often now was recorded in 1947. If you hear the flutes at the beginning, you know that’s the version you’re listening to. Thanks for joining us! For more stories Behind the Christmas Hits, hit subscribe! Behind the Christmas Hits is Presented by Pizza Pizza!

Jim Hardy has a special place in his heart for children with special needs, and having his own physical disability made him realize how difficult it must be for children in the same situation to connect with the outdoors. But Outdoor Friends Forever has helped him merge those two passions.Listen in as he talks with Brett Pritchard about their shared love of hunting and fishing, and how OFF benefits children from around Central Alabama and beyond.

77: With the proper tools you can easily fix your swing. It's not rocket science according to Chuck Quinton of RotarySwing.com. A simple, effortless, powerful swing can be learned with good instruction. Chuck rarely discusses the backswing, but focuses on how the body coordinates the movement to power the swing. If you're familiar with, or a fan of Jim Hardy's teachings, then you'll gain a tremendous amount from this conversation.

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In this episode, Peter catches up with his friend, golf instructor, and golf course design partner, Jim Hardy to chat about Plane Truth Golf, the importance of proper technique, and how technology is making most golf courses obsolete for professional competition. He also sits down with his wife Jan to discuss how quarantine "Nana Papa Daycare" is going, and touches base with his daughter, NY-based Dr. Kristen Sahler, about the COVID-19 pandemic.

Let's face it. You're going to mess up your communication as a business owner. You will say one thing and mean another. Or, you will think one thing and not fully communicate it. That was the case for me last week with a new client, Ellie. I was under the assumption she understood my 3-part cleaning plan because I had explained it in person. But I never wrote it out and therefore, the plan never existed. I executed the plan of part 2 and followed up with Ellie afterward to get cleaning feedback. She was very pleased with the master bathroom and other rooms I detail deep cleaned. However, she was unhappy that I "skipped" the guest bathroom when she had guests coming over in a few days. I'll let the podcast audio share the full detail of this story, but I will say that apologizing is an action verb! It's one thing to say, "I'm sorry." It's another thing to show it. I knew the right thing to do and I fixed it by going back and cleaning Ellie's bathroom for free and apologizing in person. She was so happy and it raised my trust factor big time.This week I also met with Doug Floro of My Father's Business Wealth Management. He is the leader of the Believer's in Business Networking Group that I attend twice per month. Anyway, we wanted to do a 1-to-1, so we could get to know each other better as I'm still a new member. The meeting was in his beautiful office and we definitely had a fantastic conversation. At the end, Doug did something unexpected. He slid a business card of another cleaning company across his desk and asked, "Ken, do you know this person?" I recognized the name and company. Although I didn't know much, I did know that she was part of a larger franchise and had recently upgraded her office as her business was growing well. My answer to this question would be a seed and I knew it. Would I say that she was an average company and that I'm way better, in hopes that he would hire me to clean his office? Or would I say share what I knew and find a way to edify her? If you know me at all, I don't even think like the first option. I edified her success and then asked why. Doug told me that she was his cleaner for their home. There wasn't anything else to say. I just said, "That's great! I hope she keeps doing a great job." It was a great meeting, for sure!I also worked hard on my proposal for Sammy's Bullfrog Cafe with my recommendations for daily, weekly, biweekly, and monthly presentation cleaning. Then I introduced Jim Hardy to the owners for a potential package deal to get all the cleaning done. I heard back from Kayla the next day and she was very grateful for the introduction to Jim and she was going to read the proposal and thanked me again. To wrap up the week. I attended a play that my kids were in at church. There was a couple behind me that I didn't recognize, so I introduced myself. He wanted my cleaning card and, OF COURSE, I had one. That's a huge tip! It turns out that the husband is the CEO of a local charity. We're going to get together for breakfast soon. You just never know!Past Show Mention - "My Name is Kevin LaCombe"

Visiting guest speaker, Jim Hardy, examines a topic that has polarized the religious world. Homosexuality. A question many are asking is, "Has the church got homosexuality wrong?"  Some have suggested that because of the belief that the Bible is infallible, homosexuality should not be condoned in the church and this is leading to it's destruction in the modern day. Listen to this sermon as Brother Hardy asks the question, "Is the Church Killing Itself?"

In this episode Peter sits down with Chris O'Connell, Vice President of Plane Truth Golf and swing coach to PGA TOUR pro Matt Kuchar, to discuss what makes an ideal coaching student, what it takes to win, and the best way to introduce swing changes into your game.

In this episode I got to talk with my, more than a mentor, Jim Hardy. I hope you hear things about Jim you never knew. It’s pretty obvious I think he’s awesome.

In this episode I talk to USKidsgolf.com Director of Instruction Jim Hardy. Jim talks about how he started out in golf and how he struck up a relationship with Teachers Hall of Fame member Jim Hardy! Jim lets us know how anyone golf club can set up their course to make the game faster, have a ‘Tour Experience’ and therefore more fun! If you want to reach out to Jim he gives out his personal email and all the websites on how you can create a fun, inclusive Junior programme.

Happy Holidays from Holiday Inn! We’re open 15 days a year for all the major holidays. Come on up to Connecticut for a break from the hustle and bustle of the big city. At least that’s what Bing Crosby’s character Jim Hardy hopes you’ll do in this enjoyable, if flawed film, also starring Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, Marjorie Reynolds, Virginia Dale, Walter Able and Louise Beavers and directed by Mark Sandwich, the film is full of memorable dance and song numbers and one song and dance we’d just as soon forget ever having seen. “Holiday Inn” introduced the world to the song “White Christmas” which is either number one or number two in the list of most sold songs ever depending on the year. And the song won an Academy Award in 1943 for Best Original Song in a Motion Picture. It’s a highlight of the film for sure. So cozy up with a warm blanket, some hot cider or something a bit stronger, gather around with your loved ones and enjoy the sights and sounds of Holiday Inn.

Welcome to the Women of Golf Show! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Everyone! Join Cindy & Ted this week as they close out the 2018 season on the Women of Golf Show. On the final show of 2018! Cindy & Ted are joined by two very special guests, Jim Hardy - Academy Director for Longleaf Golf & Family Club & Mark J. Caldwell - Founder of Total Golf Performance, LLC. Be sure to tune LIVE this Tuesday 9:00 - 10:00AM Easternhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/womenofgolf Or you can listen to the Women of Golf Show on any of these social media platforms  iTunes.com , Stitcher.com, Tunein.com & Talkstreamlive.com

Kevin Flynn is a Member of the Confederation of Professional Golf Development Team and a PGA of GB&I Member Professional. Director of Education & Membership, Tony Bennett, spoke to Kevin to find out more about his determination to play golf when growing up, his close relationships with leading coaches, John Jacobs and Jim Hardy, and how he has become a modern-day leading light in the world of coaching.

628: Roger Gunn is a Golf Magazine Top 100 Alumni  who has experienced a variety of pro tours, but then discovered that teaching suited his personality, game, and lifestyle more than being on the road all the time. Currently Roger’s the Director of Instruction at Tierra Rejada Golf club in Moorpark, CA. The subject of this conversation was inspired by a video Roger did called Diagnosing Your Mistakes https://youtu.be/nHC7utWGb1w.Roger has worked with many PGA Tour pros, but one of his mentors was Jim Hardy who also talks about ball flight patterns as a way to identify swing issues. We featured Hardy’s book Solid Contact in two episodes back in 2012 on Golf Smarter. Here are the links if you’d like to check those out too. Episode #329 "Solid Contact! The New Book from Legendary Coach, Jim Hardy" and  #330 "Solid Contact! Part2 with Jim Hardy.  This week on the Golf Smarter Academy, Josh from California struggles with different clubs to hit a variety of shorter distances, but Tony has an answer. Let us help you too! Submit your question by calling toll free 415-761-1498. Listeners who get answers receive a free copy of Tony Manzoni’s DVD “The Lost Fundamental”, a diploma from the Golf Smarter Academy, and the all new Golf Smarter ball marker!  Get more at GolfSmarter.com/Academy 

Meet Jim Hardy, a resident of Brevard, North Carolina, and organizer of a four-part series on the so-called “War on Drugs.” In this podcast, Hardy discusses the reasons why the War on Drugs should be radically and urgently reconsidered. According...Read more The post The Opposite of Addiction, with Jim Hardy appeared first on Transylvania County NAACP.

Meet Jim Hardy, a resident of Brevard, North Carolina, and organizer of a four-part series on the so-called “War on Drugs.” In this podcast, Hardy discusses the reasons why the War on Drugs should be radically and urgently reconsidered. According to Hardy, the War on Drugs has “turned criminals into millionaires [and billionaires], and sick […] The post The Opposite of Addiction, with Jim Hardy appeared first on .

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     Dave Bisbee with Sedona Golf Resort joins us for this weeks episode 142 of Breaking Par with Bernard Sheridan. Dave is from Hutchinson Kansas where he first picked up a club at the age of 3 1/2 years old. Dave's Mom played the game and he got the bug early from her. Dave shagged golf balls for Jim Hardy as a boy and that was when he decided to take up golf as a profession. He now works with players of all levels and has been teaching for over 35 years. He gives us his takes as how instruction has changed over the past 20 years and how he still uses the simple tips that he has been using for years. Dave has also written a book with Connie Charles "Back on Course." Back on Course gives an inside look at what the game can reveal and how to use that information to excel in business. Whether you’re a golf enthusiast already or just thinking about taking up the sport, this book puts the power of the sport in your hands. Find the book or contact Dave at the website below. Contact - http://www.imapgolf.com  

  Director of LaBauve Golf at Westin Kierland Golf Club and Roaring Fork Golf Club Mike was first introduced to advance teaching techniques by Jack Lumpkin in 1981 in Pinehurst, NC. He worked as Jack's assistant and became a Director for the Golf Digest schools. He also assisted Hank Haney with the Pinehurst Golf Advantage Schools. Jim Hardy brought Mike to the Phoenix area in 1984 where he became a prominent teacher and player. He was awarded the Player of the Year for the Southwest Section of the PGA and Teacher of the Year numerous times. Since then he has elevated his teaching, helping players at all competitive levels. He is a former college golfer from LSU in Baton Rouge and is driven to see students play better golf. Accolades Class A Member of the PGA Instructor for the Golf Digest Schools 1990-2002 Top 50 Instructor for Golf Digest Mag Top 100 Instructor for Golf Magazine Southwest Section Teacher of the Year Southwest PGA Player of the Year Featured Speaker at National PGA Teaching & Coaching Summits   Coached numerous competitive players including: Current Players on PGA, LPGA, Nationwide, PGA Seniors, and Futures Tours Winner of 2011 Frys.com Open on the PGA Tour, Bryce Molder Past PGA Tour Rookie of the Year: Keith Clearwater Past PGA Tour Come Back Player of the Year: Howard Twitty Past LPGA Tour Come Back Player of the Year: Chris Johnson 2 Past USGA Women's Amateur Champions: Grace Park & Amanda Blumenhurst Past NCAA Women's  Individual Champion: Amanda Blumenhurst  http://labauvegolf.com/Home.aspx

In an attempt to adopt a new, less stressful way of life, Jim Hardy decides to open a special entertainment venue that is only open on holidays. However, things are complicated when Ted Hanover, Hardy's old pal, shows up and challenges Hardy's burgeoning romance with Linda Mason.

Golf Talk Radio with Mike & Billy 11.12.16 - An Interview with Jim Hardy, PGA Lifetime Member, Top 50 Golf Instructor discussing his new book "The Release". Part 2. Golf Talk Radio with Mike & Billy is brought to you by The Patrons Caddy, Vegas Golf, The Game, Slickstix.com, Premier Irish Golf Tours, Adams Golf, Sundale Country Club , McPhees Grill, The Nordic Plow and Paso Robles Golf Club. Visit Golftalkradio.com for the latest show information, contests, videos, iPhone and Android Apps and more! If you are interested in advertising with Golf Talk Radio with Mike & Billy email us at info@golftalkradio.com

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Brother Jim Hardy led our thoughts and focused our attention on the entitlement attitude that is so prevalent in today's society.  Listen to his words and FOCUS your mind upon God and His desires for you!

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Terry Miskolczi, BSc, CPGA, CTP, is the consummate golf professional; a tour player, published author, TV/radio personality, and one of North America’s foremost golf educators/instructors. A graduate of Bowling Green State University in Ohio, with a BSc in health and physical education; Terry has combined his educational background in the science of exercise physiology and competitive tour experience to create an informative yet entertaining debunking of the myth that golf is the most difficult sport to learn. Terry helps the golfer understand that a strong repetitive golf motion is actually as easy as it looks. His students call him “Canada’s Golf Doctor” for the health he has restored to their golf games. Truly an instructor for all levels of golfers, Terry invites you to let him help you “BECOME THE BEST YOU CAN BE”.www.golfdoctor.comMike LaBauve Class A member of the PGA Top 100 Golf Magazine InstructorInstructor for Jim Hardy Golfwww.kierlandgolf.comArticles Published in Golf Digest Magazines:"Your Short Game Basics" (cover story) - February, 1997"3 Weeks to Optimum Golf" (cover story) - March, 1998"How Good is Your Short Game?" - December, 1992"Learn Pitching with Your 5-iron" - May, 1993 "Line Up Your Power Sources" - February, 1994"The Golf Primer" - March, 1995"Your Angle for Distance" (cover story) - September, 1995Director of Instruction - Kierland Golf Club - Scottsdale, AZOutstanding Student Achievements:Grace Park - 1998 U.S. Women's Amateur ChampionKeith Clearwater - Former PGA Tour Rookie of the YearChris Johnson - LPGA ProfessionalHoward Twitty - Won 1993 Hawaiian Open, PGA Tour Comeback Player of the YearTeachs other PGA, Senior PGA and Nike Tour PlayersSouthwest Section Teacher of the Year - 1993, 1987Served on National PGA Teaching Committee - 1993, 1994Voted Top 50 Instructors in the Country by Golf Magazine - 1991, 1995Advisory Board Member for Titleist and FootjoySouthwest Section Player of the Year - 1989Southwest Section Champion - 1989Qualified for and played in 2 Phoenix Opens and 2 Tucson OpensSpeaker at the 1994 and 1996 National PGA Teaching and Coaching Summit in New Orleans - PGA Workshops and Business SchoolsAvila Beach Golf Resort - www.avilabeachresort.com Blacklake Golf Resort - www.blacklake.comInn at Avila Beach - www.avilabeachca.comAvila LaFonda Hotel - www.avilalafondahotel.comGolfland Warehouse - www.golflandwarehouse.comSlickstix - www.slickstix.comFor more information on Golf Talk Radio with Mike & Billy visit www.golftalkradio.com and visit www.centralcoasttoday.com for Golf Talk TV with Mike & Billy. 

During his 39 years in professional golf, Jim Hardy has sought out experiences and opportunities that span the golf profession. Jim passed the PGA Tour Q-School in 1968 and played the Tour full time until March 1974. From then through 1976 he served as head professional at Exmoor Country Club in Highland Park, Illinois.Jim's national and world-wide best selling instructional book, "The Plane Truth for Golfers", published by McGraw-Hill, spring 05, was his first book. Its mission was to present the science that there are two sets of fundamentals that govern all golf swings rather than just one set. Hardy's second book, "The Plane Truth for Golfers Master Class" is focused more on the art, or the "how to", of the key swing elements of the two swing types.Among his students have been Frank Beard, Dave Stockton, Carol Mann, Donna Caponi, Hollis Stacy, Brad Faxon and Mark O’Meara. He currently teaches PGA Tour professionals Peter Jacobsen, Scott McCarron, Tom Pernice, Bob Tway, Olin Browne, Duffy Waldorf, Jay Delsing, Stan Utley, Don Pooley and Graham Marsh. Among the nationally recognized golf instructors who have studied under Jim are Hank Haney, Mike and Sandy LaBauve, Jim Murphy, Laird Small, Martin Hall, Roger Gunn, Paul Gorman, Chris O'Connell, Krista Dunton, Marty Fleckman, EJ Pfister, Carol Mann and Rick Sellers.2007 PGA National Teacher of the Year AwardCurrently ranked #7 in Golf Digest's 50 Greatest TeachersNamed in Golf Magazine's Top 100 Golf TeachersIn addition to Jim's success as a golf instructor, he has enjoyed considerable success as a golf course architect, teaming with former PGA and current Senior Tour player, Peter Jacobsen. Jacobsen/ Hardy Golf Course Design is one of the nation's most active course architecture firms, with projects underway on both coasts and several places in between. Jacobsen Hardy recently signed on with the City of La Quinta, in La Quinta, California, to design the 2nd course at Silver Rock Resort.  www.jimhardygolf.comThe Truth About Golf- What does AJ know that can help your Game? About A.J. Bonar - Head Teaching Professional, AJ Golf School- Teaching professional for players on the PGA, LPGA, and Nationwide tours- Contributing editor to Golf Magazine, Golf Illustrated and Golf Tips Magazine- 2 yrs as R&D Consultant for TaylorMade Golf- 12 yrs as Golf Director of the San Diego Golf Academy- 8 yrs as a Division I NCAA golf coach Bowling Green University Men's & Women's- Captain, Kent State University Golf Team- Teaches beginners with the same enthusiasm as tour professionalsAJ Teaching Philosophy - There is no one perfect golf swing. Even on the PGA Tour, the swings of the best ball strikers all have different shapes and styles -- from the classic actions of Tiger Woods and Ernie Els, to the unusual moves of Jim Furyk, John Daly, and Sergio Garcia. But there is one thing these great players all do have in common. The essence of good ball striking is proper use of the club through the impact zone. It's what Tiger, Ernie, Jim, John and Sergio all do exactly alike. And you can learn to do it, too. www.ajgolf.comAvila Beach Golf Resort - www.avilabeachresort.com Blacklake Golf Resort - www.blacklake.comInn at Avila Beach - www.avilabeachca.comAvila LaFonda Hotel - www.avilalafondahotel.comGolfland Warehouse - www.golflandwarehouse.comSlickstix - www.slickstix.comFor more information on Golf Talk Radio with Mike & Billy visit www.golftalkradio.com and visit www.centralcoasttoday.com for Golf Talk TV with Mike & Billy. 

McKesson Health Solutions has found that a large portion of the chronically ill beneficiaries also suffer from depression and schizophrenia, says Jim Hardy, senior vice president of care management services. Increasingly, McKesson seeks nurses with a background in behavioral healthcare to provide disease and case management to this population, especially during hospitalizations and at discharge. He describes the challenges inherent in navigating the medical and mental health systems needed by these clients and suggests ways to bridge behavioral healthcare gaps. Hardy and Dr. Chad Boult, professor of public health, medicine and nursing and director of the Lipitz Center for Integrated Health Care, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, will examine disease management programs that improve health and reduce healthcare costs for those patients with comorbid conditions during Managing Comorbidities in Disease Management.