Podcast appearances and mentions of Ken Venturi

Concierge Golf Instructor Duke Perrin, who is also co-coaching at the First Tee North Coast with host Fred Greene, joins us to discuss their experience and the importance of teaching life lessons through golf. Duke shares his encounters with golf legends Tony Manzoni and Ken Venturi. The conversation touches on the challenges of keeping kids engaged during lessons and the impact of the First Tee program on underserved communities. Duke also talks about his experience as a concierge golf instructor, teaching high-profile clients, including rock stars, celebrities, and wealthy individuals in a private and exclusive setting. He also discusses his teaching philosophy, emphasizing the importance of clear communication, proper grip, and relaxed swing. Two ways to become a Golf Smarter Ambassador and receive a choice of one of these great prizes including:        • A private link to Tony Manzoni's video “The Lost Fundamental”.        • *A pack of 8 Flightpath Golf Tees. A Tee Above All. Learn more at https://flightpathgolf.com.        • *A Glove + Glove Compartment from RedRoosterGolf.com where you can now choose from a  large variety of styles of gloves in 34 sizes!   Request to introduce an episode to GolfSmarterPodcast@gmail.com. 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 episode is sponsored by PutterCup! Go to puttercupgolf.com and use code GOLFSMARTER to get 20% off your order.  And combined with the discount you get with the Pressure Putt Combo, you'll really save! Go to puttercupgolf.com and use code GOLFSMARTER to get 20% off.This episode is sponsored by Indeed. Please visit indeed.com/GOLFSMARTER and get a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT. Terms and conditions apply.This episode is also brought to you by Modern Mammals. Go to modernmammals.com and use code GOLFSMARTER for 10% off.This episode is brought to you by Mint Mobile. For a limited time all Mint Mobile wireless plans are $15 a month when you purchase a 3-month plan. To get this new customer offer and your new 3-month unlimited wireless plan for just $15 bucks a month, go to MINTMOBILE.com/GOLFSMARTER.

Happy Masters Week everyone. For me, this is THE most magical week of the year. As they say, The Master is a tradition unlike any other. This week both parts of the show are dedicated to taking you inside the tournament to give you a sense of what it's like to be on those magnificent grounds. I kick it off with Tom Patri, who has been out there several times with his good friend, 1992 Masters Champion Fred Couples. Also joining me in Part 1 is John Cook. Cookie played in 15 Masters tournaments dating back to 1979. He earned his way into that Masters field with his victory in the 1978 US Amateur. Tom Patri shares stories of being alongside Fred Couples during his run to the Green Jacket in '92. To this day, none of us know how Fred's tee shot on #12 didn't roll back into Rae's Creek. We hear what Fred's reaction was. Tom also shares some of his other favorite Masters memories, the legends he wished could have donned a Green Jacket, and current players he'd love to see win. I also get his thoughts on Scottie Scheffler's place in history if he were to win his second Masters. Check out Tom's YouTube Channel where you can get over 300 free video lessons: https://www.youtube.com/@TomPatriGolf John Cook takes us down Magnolia Lane, remembering that first drive up alongside his mentor Ken Venturi. We hear about his night in the Crows Nest and the Augusta National memorabilia he collected over the years. I also get Cookie's thoughts on what's driving television ratings down, and why the networks are trying to replace the great Analysts that many of us love. Give John a follow on Twitter @johncookgolf & Instagram @jncookosu.

 How to find out what is RIGHT for you!! The Lost Art of Golf 2 day school at Archerfield Links with Karl Morris and Gary Nicol  The ULTIMATE interactive learning experience at the ULTIMATE location  The need to adapt coaching depending on the level of the student  The need to be flexible in your approach  Today we are joined on the show with a true great of coaching, Jim McClean.  We had a wonderful conversation Over his illustrious career he has sought out and worked with some of the best coaches of all time Coaches such as Jimmy Ballard, Ken Venturi, Bob Toski, John Jacobs He has also taught himself some of the greatest players in the game. Become a Mind Factor Coach - Early Bird Offer 2024 Mind Factor Certification Course  We discussed in this episode: How Jim's coaching has evolved The use and misuse of technology Video, Trackman, Force Plates the benefits and drawbacks of using technology What are the common factors with great players? The 25% Theory – Which is the most important for you and WHEN? Ball Striking Short Game Mental Game Management Game How can you better manage BOTH your game and your life? The genius of Bruce Lietzke and how a great PERSPECTIVE can give you access to your skills The benefits of understanding YOUR shot shape  The need to develop YOUR philosophy    Jim has taught and influenced some of the very best players in the world Jim McLean has taught US Open Champion and LPGA Champion Cristie Kerr, US Open Champion Gary Woodland, Curtis Strange and Greg Norman, PGA Champion Keegan Bradley, US Junior champion and ANA Champion Lexi Thompson. Cristie and Lexi both attained the #1 rank in junior golf and women's amateur golf as teenagers.  To find out more about Jim McClean go to www.jimmclean.com BUILDING STABLE CONFIDENCE – THE NEW PROGRAM To get your copy of the brand new program with Raymond Prior and Karl Morris It will truly make a BIG difference to your development  Link to buy: Building Stable Confidence          

This week Raf and Mike host PGA Tour alumni John Cook. John has racked up 11 PGA wins, 10 Champions Tour wins and several others including a US Amateur Championship. John shares his insights on the recent win my amateur Nick Dunlap at the American Express Championship in La Quinta, California, as well the state of golf these days, don't miss John's recollection of his first lesson with the late and great Ken Venturi. Expect to hear and see John broadcasting on the Champions Tour, PGA and NCAA events in 2024. The Golf Podcast Live: Website: https://thegolfpodcast.live/ Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegolfpodcast.live/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GolfPodcastLive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGolfPodcastLive Podcast Platforms: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-golf-podcast-live/id1599657085 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1cqjoLmonVcUIlQQJBWvEt?si=d0e8cc92211b4146 TGP Merchandise Link https://tgpl.creator-spring.com/ TGP Membership & Marketing Link https://www.patreon.com/TheGolfPodcastLive/membershipTGP Partner LinksECS Inc.https://ecsagency.com/Castilla Roofing: https://castillaroofing.us/

In this special segment of the show I am joined by one of the Top PGA Club Professionals of our time, 1979 Ohio PGA Section Champion, and a member of the 2023 South Dakota Golf Hall of Fame Class, Rick Werner.  Rick and I start off by going back to his days at the University of South Dakota and the tremendous success he had there. We hear the story about the date he went on with Cheryl Ladd when they were in high school together. We hear the details of his victory in the 1979 Ohio PGA Section. We get into the time he spent as a Teaching Professional at Quaker Ridge Golf Club which is annually ranked among the top courses in the country. Rick talks about the other great Instructors he's learned from over the years including our good friend Jim McLean, plus John jacobs, Davis Love Jr., and Jackie Burke. We hear about the many rounds of golf he played with Gene Sarazen and Ken Venturi plus a fabulous story from when he was paired with the great Charlie Sifford. He met legendary Notre Dame Head Coach Ara Parseghian along his journeys and Rick talks about the influence Coach had on his life. Finally, you'll hear an emotional Rick talking about what it will mean to him when he gets inducted into the South Dakota Golf Hall of Fame this week.

John Cook shares his insights on the PIF/PGA Tour partnership and whether Jay Monahan will make it through this calendar year as CEO. I get his thoughts on Bernhard Langer's amazing career, how in the world he ever successfully putted with a Bullseye putter, and Ken Venturi's legendary stroke-saver tips.

In this episode, I'm joined by Top Instructor Tom Patri, former Tour Players Bob Friend Jr. and John Cook, plus Whisky Run Golf Club Owner Luke Nieuwland. Tom gets credit where credit is due for accurately picking Rickie Fowler to win the Rocket Mortgage Classic. We also talk about how to pick the right bounce for your wedges, the amazing Bernhard Langer, and how different the game is over in Scotland and Ireland. Bob Friend Jr. talks about his father's illustrious Major League Baseball career including being the winning Pitcher in the 1956 All-Star game. I get Bob's thoughts on whether there is a path back for Jay Monahan and we hear about the renovations currently going on at Oakmont Country Club that will make it play even hard at the 2025 US Open. John Cook gives his insights on the PIF/PGA Tour partnership and whether Jay Monahan will make it through this calendar year as CEO. I get his thoughts on Bernhard Langer's amazing career, how in the world he ever successfully putted with a Bullseye putter, and Ken Venturi's legendary stroke-saver tips. Luke Nieuwland rounds out the show. Luke is the owner of Whisky Run Golf Club up in Ontario, Canada. It's a family-owned course featuring three 9-hole layouts. We hear about each of those, plus their stay-and-play packages, and the Birrdi golf tee sheet software that Luke and friends developed to help increase revenue, organize tee times, and make it faster and easier for players to book and pay for their rounds.

Today our hosts, Rafael Kalamat and Michael Bleackley speak to Hall Of Fame golf instructor Jim McLean. Jim is one of the greatest teacher in the modern game, having worked with many major and PGA Tour winners such as Greg Norman, Gary Woodland, Lexi Thompson, Keegan Bradley, Tom Kite and so many more. More amazingly over 250 his his past assistants have gone on to head golf professionals or directors of instruction. Jim shares stories of teaching several celebrities too, Sylvester Stallone, Bill Murray, Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, we dubbed him the "godfather" of golf instruction, he humbly gave credit to his predecessors like Jackie Burke, Ben Hogan, Bob Toski and other legends like Ken Venturi. Jim talks about how he implemented the video camera to instruction, later getting involved with radar technology such as Trackman and Foresight products. As a 73 year old, Jim is an inspiration, we thoroughly enjoyed this podcast, you will too. Jim's Links: Jim McLean School Of Golf: https://www.jimmclean.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcleangolf/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/McLeanGolf The Golf Podcast Live - Links: Website: https://thegolfpodcast.live/ Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegolfpodcast.live/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GolfPodcastLive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGolfPodcastLive Podcast Platforms: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-golf-podcast-live/id1599657085 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1cqjoLmonVcUIlQQJBWvEt?si=d0e8cc92211b4146 TGP Merchandise Link https://tgpl.creator-spring.com/ TGP Membership & Marketing Link https://www.patreon.com/TheGolfPodcastLive/membership

Today our hosts, Rafael Kalamat and Michael Bleackley speak to Hall Of Fame golf instructor Jim McLean.  Jim is one of the greatest teacher in the modern game, having worked with many major and PGA Tour winners such as Greg Norman,  Gary Woodland, Lexi Thompson, Keegan Bradley, Tom Kite and so many more. More amazingly over 250 his his past assistants have gone on to head golf professionals or directors of instruction.  Jim shares stories of teaching several celebrities too, Sylvester Stallone, Bill Murray, Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, we dubbed him the "godfather" of golf instruction, he humbly gave credit to his predecessors like Jackie Burke, Ben Hogan, Bob Toski and other legends like Ken Venturi.  Jim talks about how he implemented the video camera to instruction, later getting involved with radar technology such as Trackman and Foresight products.  As a 73 year old, Jim is an inspiration, we thoroughly enjoyed this podcast, you will too.  Jim's Links:  Jim McLean School Of Golf: https://www.jimmclean.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcleangolf/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/McLeanGolf The Golf Podcast Live - Links:  Website: https://thegolfpodcast.live/ Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegolfpodcast.live/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GolfPodcastLive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGolfPodcastLive Podcast Platforms:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-golf-podcast-live/id1599657085 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1cqjoLmonVcUIlQQJBWvEt?si=d0e8cc92211b4146 TGP Merchandise Link https://tgpl.creator-spring.com/ TGP Membership & Marketing Link https://www.patreon.com/TheGolfPodcastLive/membership

Hello Fellow Golfists, Happy New Year 2021!  This episode is a bit of a brainstorming episode.  I spoke about Sir Nick Faldo at the 13th hole on sunday at the 1996 Masters, Peter Kostis, Greg Norman, CBS Golf, Ken Venturi, Frank Chirkinian, Erik Anders Lang and his Adventures in Golf YouTube videos, The Open VS The British Open, and the most amazing shot that I ever hit at my home course.  Also please go to Amazon and buy the book  "Heaven's Nice, Been There Twice".  This book was written by my golf coach, PGA Master Professional, Tim Hovancsek.  Also check out my Episode 22  podcast where I interviewed Mr. Hovancsek.    Thank you so much for listening to The Knackered Golfist Podcast.   

History is all about stories and on this episode we get right to the chase in a game I call "Name Assocition." I simply say a name to Ben Wright and then stand back and wait to hear a wonderful story - an often a story I had never heard before. Stories on Seve, Bobby Jones, Sam Snead, Gene Sarazen, Ken Venturi, Byron Nelson, Walter Hagen, Arnold Palmer, Dan Jenkins, Peter Allis, Sean Connery, Gary Player, Lee Trevino, Ben Hogan, and Jack Nicklaus. Some of these stories will make you laugh...others may shock you. A note to parents: adult language is present in this podcast.

(0:00) Golf Channel-NBC Sports’ Kay Cockerill welcomes listeners to E13 (1:18) Mailbag remembers the old-time hockey features on Hockey Night in Canada from days gone by (3:11) After The Pod focuses on COVID testing protocols in the broadcasting industry (5:25) Steve gives a primer on The Masters & the boys chat about what it’s like to attend a Major golf championship (7:27) Steve provides bio information on former professional golfer Kay Cockerill who made the transition to on-course commentator for Golf Channel & NBC Sports (8:12) feature interview with Kay Cockerill (28:49) background for E13’s title (37:05) official Inside The Truck YouTube channel announcement (38:33) Paul recounts his experience of working with CBS Sports golf broadcasting royalty (Frank Chirkinian, Pat Summerall & Ken Venturi) at the 1986 Canadian Open (46:18) Steve shares his experience of producing TSN Acura World of Golf player features at the Johnnie Walker Classic in Jamaica (50:29) the boys talk about attending the 31st Ryder Cup at Oak Hill, Rochester, NY in 1995 (57:38) the Conquest Hockey Q&A segment discusses the concept of CBS Sports using artificial crowd noise at The Masters (1:01:03) social media promotion (1:01:33) shout-out to Augusta Georgia, home of Augusta National & site of this week’s 84th edition of The Masters

Jack Burke Jr., the oldest living Masters Champion joins us to discuss: coming from eight strokes behind in the final round of the 1956 Masters to overtake leader Ken Venturi, the Champions Club, what he'd like Tiger to leave him in their shared locker at Augusta, and so much more!      

The Flint Golf Club has a place in Michigan history. It been host to the PGA Carling Open in the 1950's. It was where the legendary Arnold Palmer made his debut on the PGA tour. It also hosted Michigan Pro and Amateur championships.  There is a reason that PGA golfers, PGA Tour Officials, weekend duffers and others love this course.   Harry Barrett is one of those reasons. He has worked with some of the best names in golf (Amy Alcott, Ken Venturi, Greg Reynolds, etc) over his 50 year career as a teaching pro. Harry Barrett is also a legend in Michigan golf circles.  Harry discusses the history of the Flint Golf Club.  He shares his stories  about its members and traditions.  Those traditions included the C.S. Mott family, Jerry Rideout, also known as the Father of the Buick Open,  and many others.  Harry helped develop some of the best Michigan based golf pros and amateurs.  He spends his time now helping kids learn the game of golf.  Harry played the PGA Buick Open twice, on a sponsor's exemption.   According to the Flint Journal, "The club was founded by an impressive group of Flint A-listers whose names still label streets and landmarks around the city. The original board of directors and members were J. Dallas Dort, A.G. Bishop, C.M. Begole, Colonel B. Burr, C.S. Mott, W.A. Smith, W.C. Durant, K.T. Keller, John J. Raskob and Alfred Sloan -- some of the same people who were instrumental in the start of General Motors." Its original location was in Atlas Township when it started as the Flint Country Club in 1910. The board of directors moved it to the current location in Flint and opened for play in 1919 to be closer to, at that time, a more prosperous area. Join us for a lively discussion and a few laughs about the good old days.   This podcast is a re-release broadcast.  Learn more about the history of the Flint Golf Club https://flintgolfclub.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/radiofreeflint/message

On this installment of GolfBetter with Edwin Watts Golf | The Worldwide Golf Shops INSIDER Podcast, Tom & Kerry chat with the legendary Mr. Ken Venturi! Mr. Venturi was well known as broadcasting from the tower on #18 for CBS Sports for over 35 Years, was a renowned golf instructor and incredible player, remembered best as the 1964 U.S. Open Champion. He discusses that final day (36 holes) at Congressional C.C., where he literally defied death and his iconic words when he sank the putt on the final hole to seal the win the U.S. Open. He won 14 events on the PGA Tour, was Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year in 1964 and shortly before his death in 2013, Venturi was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. Please listen and learn from Ken Venturi, as he talks golf on this INSIDER Podcast. Rest in peace, Mr. Venturi.

This week we go outside the realm of instruction with one of Fred’s top 5 episodes of all time. Our guest is author Mark Frost on his book “The Match: The Day The Game of Golf Changed Forever”. This book is an amazingly true story of a single round match in Monterey CA in 1956 pitting Ben Hogan and Byron Nelson against amateurs Harvie Ward and Ken Venturi. Subscribe to Golf Smarter Mulligans for free wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at YouTube.com/GolfSmarterTV.Golf Smarter Mulligans is brought to you by TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com where you can get premium used golf balls at a fraction of cost of new balls, plus free shipping. Use “golfsmarter” at checkout for 10% off every order, every time! Discount offer expires April 1, 2020.

728: Cary Valentine returns in part 2 featuring interviews with Kevin Tway, James Hahn, and Xander Schauffele from the 2020 Hawaii PGA Tour events talking about being in the zone, falling out of the zone, struggling with their mental game, and more. Cary is a mental game coach, author and motivational speaker. Find out more on his methods and insights at championyourinnergame.comThis week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, published each Friday, we go just outside the realm of instruction with one of Fred’s top 5 episodes of all time. Our guest is author Mark Frost on his book “The Match: The Day The Game of Golf Changed Forever”. This book is an amazingly true story of a single round match in Monterey CA in 1956 pitting Ben Hogan and Byron Nelson against amateurs Harvie Ward and Ken Venturi. Subscribe to Golf Smarter Mulligans for free wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at YouTube.com/GolfSmarterTV.Golf Smarter Mulligans is brought to you by TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com where you can buy premium used golf balls, with little to no discernible difference, and at a fraction of the cost of new balls. Use “golfsmarter” at checkout to get an additional 10% off every order, every time! Some restrictions apply.

Who is Jack Berry? He's a long time dear friend of mine. He was a Sports Writer with the Detroit New for many years. He was awarded the 2007 PGA Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism. He watched me grow up as a pretty good Junior Golfer in Michigan in the 60'-70's. Wrot some nice things about me and I love that he ran in our Emily Detroit Run's in the 70'-80'. I took this story about Jack off the Golf Wire from 2007. What a career he has had and he is still very active with his writing and video story telling in many ways including with my good friend Art McCafferty's GLSP Michigan Golfer. Jack Berry, the 2007 PGA Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism,was the 18th individual to be recognized with this Award. The award honors members of the media for their steadfast promotion of golf.In 1945, the year the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago Cubs in the World Series Jack Berry's father was the Detroit Tigers Traveling Secretary. PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. – Jack Berry, of W. Bloomfield, Mich., whose five decades of reporting featured more than 70 of golf’s major Championships, as well as the promotion of the PGA Professional, has been named recipient of the 2007 PGA Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism. Berry is the 18th individual to be recognized with this Award. Berry, 75, will be honored April 4, 2007, at the 35th Golf Writers Association of America Annual Spring Dinner and Awards Ceremony at the Savannah Rapids Pavilion in Augusta, Ga. "It is with a great deal of pride that The PGA of America presents this award to Jack Berry, a professional who has enlightened us all by both his attention to detail and wit, and has captured the best in the game of golf in his work," said PGA of America President Brian Whitcomb. "Mr. Berry has spent his journalistic career covering the landmark events, but he also has been a tireless servant of the game by promoting local golf and elevating the PGA Professional’s vocation to the general public." Born in Detroit, Berry began a lifelong love affair with sports as a baseball fan, following his father, Clair, who was the traveling secretary for the Detroit Tigers. Jack Berry picked up a golf club, his father’s wooden-shaft driver, for the first time in high school. He learned the game through the late PGA Professional Chet Jawor, who was PGA head professional for Detroit’s six municipal golf courses. "I soon became a big fan of the PGA Professional," said Berry. "I always liked what they did for the game and all were good guys and completely different than the Tour professional. I was fortunate that the two newspapers where I worked (Detroit Free Press and Detroit News) had a good tradition of local golf coverage. I enjoyed the opportunity to work with people in the community in covering golf. I am very honored to receive this Award, considering those who have preceded me." Berry attended Marquette University from 1949-1951, and also served two years in the U.S. Army from 1952-54. Upon his discharge, he finished his college education and graduated from Michigan State University in 1956. His journalism career began as a correspondent for United Press (1956-59), where he distinguished himself through his versatility, covering professional and local sports as the wire service’s sports editor for the state of Michigan. Berry joined the Detroit Free Press in 1959, and spent the next 12 years on the sports staff. He marked his first Tour event when he covered the 1958 Buick Open in Grand Blanc, Mich. His professional sports "beat" featured the Detroit Red Wings of the then-six-team National Hockey League; and he marked his first major Championship in 1961, at the U.S. Open at Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Township, Mich. Berry joined the Detroit News in 1971, and remained its premier golf writer through 1993, during which time he developed a relationship with Michigan PGA Professionals and the Free Press Junior Golf Program, which collaborated with the Detroit Recreation Department. It is a program "that was a forerunner to today’s First Tee in providing opportunities for young people to join the game," said Berry. In 1984, Berry was named the 27th president of the Golf Writers Association of America, making him the second journalist from the Detroit News (preceded by John Walter in 1958-59) to hold that position. Berry also served as GWAA secretary-treasurer from 1990-98. Following his Detroit News’ career, Berry became one of the most prolific golf freelance writers, with columns and features appearing in PGA Magazine, Chicagoland Golf and the Michigan Golfer. He is the recipient of the 1997 Golf Association of Michigan Distinguished Service Award. In 2003, he became the second journalist inducted into the Michigan Golf Hall of Fame, joining the late Walter. Among the members of the Michigan Hall of Fame are legendary five-time PGA Champion and founding PGA member Walter Hagen, and 1953 PGA Champion Walter Burkemo. Berry marked the 1986 Masters, when Jack Nicklaus conquered Augusta National Golf Club at age 46, as not only his most memorable golf event as a reporter, but also a defining moment in his life. Berry nearly died following the Masters. He was stricken with acute viral myocarditis two weeks earlier at the Players Championship. After enduring great pain and energy loss during the Masters, he arrived home to enter the emergency room of the local hospital. "I arrived with heart, liver and kidney failure, and in shock," said Berry. "I almost made the final six-footer." Some two years later, Berry’s recovery was complete, as he competed in the New York City Marathon. His reporting has also ventured into horse racing, where he chronicled Secretariat’s path to the 1973 Triple Crown; to Super Bowl VII, where the Miami Dolphins became the NFL’s first and only unbeaten championship team at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in 1973; and to Lake Placid, N.Y., where the 1980 United States Olympic Hockey Team upset the squad from the former Soviet Union in the famous "Miracle on Ice." The PGA Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism, first presented in 1989, honors members of the media for their steadfast promotion of golf. Past Award winners include: Dick Taylor, Herbert Warren Wind, Jim Murray, Frank Chirkinian, Bob Green, Dan Jenkins, Furman Bisher, Jack Whitaker, Dave Anderson, Ken Venturi, Jim McKay, Kaye Kessler, Nick Seitz, Renton Laidlaw, Bob Verdi, Al Barkow and Ron Green Sr. The Award selection committee is composed of representatives from The PGA of America, PGA Tour, USGA, LPGA Tour, Champions Tour, European Tour, Golf Superintendents Association of America, National Golf Course Owners Association, American Society of Golf Course Architects, National Golf Foundation and past recipients.

We talk at length to Robert Blumenthall, the creator of Golf Conversations {dot} Com. He is a writer, an avid fan of golf and its personalities, and a lousy golfer. He has interviewed many of the funniest, most famous names in golf like Ernie Els, Ken Venturi, the guy who flies the Snoopy One Blimp and a whole lot more. Our conversations are interesting and hilarious! Enjoy. We sure did.

We talk at length to Robert Blumenthall, the creator of Golf Conversations {dot} Com. He is a writer, an avid fan of golf and its personalities, and a lousy golfer. He has interviewed many of the funniest, most famous names in golf like Ernie Els, Ken Venturi, the guy who flies the Snoopy One Blimp and a whole lot more. Our conversations are interesting and hilarious! Enjoy. We sure did.

Jim McLean is perennially one of the leading (and most respected) instructors in the game.  He has taught PGA TOUR players, LPGA TOUR players, Major Champions and he has played the game at the highest of levels.  Jim joins "On the Mark" to share anecdotes from greats such as Jackie Burke, Ken Venturi, Bruce Lietzke and Christie Kerr.  He talks at length about his approach to teaching and playing the game and he shares golf swing and mental tips to help you play better under pressure.  He also discusses some of his writings such as "The X-Factor in the Golf Swing" (Kinematic Sequencing) and "The 8-Step Swing".

567: In our previous episode, actor Malcolm McDowell talked about his favorite golf book ever, which so happens to be mine too. “THE MATCH: The Day The Game of Golf Changed Forever” by Mark Frost was published in 2008, but is a great read of nonfiction and in today’s 24 hour news cycle, an unbelievable story that was never told before this book. The audio book and book are both available at Amazon and here’s the write up to the story:The year: 1956. Four decades have passed since Eddie Lowery came to fame as the ten-year-old caddie to U.S. Open Champion Francis Ouimet. Now a wealthy car dealer and avid supporter of amateur golf, Lowery has just made a bet with fellow millionaire George Coleman. Lowery claims that two of his employees, amateur golfers Harvie Ward and Ken Venturi, cannot be beaten in a best-ball match. Lowery challenges Coleman to bring any two golfers of his choice to the course at 10 a.m. the next day to settle the issue. Coleman accepts the challenge and shows up with his own power team: Ben Hogan and Byron Nelson, the game's greatest living professionals, with fourteen major championships between them. In Mark Frost's peerless hands, complete with the recollections of all the participants, the story of this immortal foursome and the game they played that day--legendarily known in golf circles as the greatest private match ever played--comes to life with powerful, emotional impact and edge-of-your-seat suspense.”This interview was originally published in 2008. Happy Thanksgiving!

567: In our previous episode, actor Malcolm McDowell talked about his favorite golf book ever, which so happens to be mine too. “THE MATCH: The Day The Game of Golf Changed Forever” by Mark Frost was published in 2008, but is a great read of nonfiction and in today’s 24 hour news cycle, an unbelievable story that was never told before this book. The audio book and book are both available at Amazon and here’s the write up to the story:   The year: 1956. Four decades have passed since Eddie Lowery came to fame as the ten-year-old caddie to U.S. Open Champion Francis Ouimet. Now a wealthy car dealer and avid supporter of amateur golf, Lowery has just made a bet with fellow millionaire George Coleman. Lowery claims that two of his employees, amateur golfers Harvie Ward and Ken Venturi, cannot be beaten in a best-ball match. Lowery challenges Coleman to bring any two golfers of his choice to the course at 10 a.m. the next day to settle the issue. Coleman accepts the challenge and shows up with his own power team: Ben Hogan and Byron Nelson, the game's greatest living professionals, with fourteen major championships between them. In Mark Frost's peerless hands, complete with the recollections of all the participants, the story of this immortal foursome and the game they played that day--legendarily known in golf circles as the greatest private match ever played--comes to life with powerful, emotional impact and edge-of-your-seat suspense.”  This interview was originally published in 2008. Happy Thanksgiving!

Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro this week are: Top golf equipment designer Jesse Ortiz and Head Golf Professional at the Navy Golf Course at Seal Beach, Joe Grohman. Jesse Ortiz: Jesse started making clubs back in 1968 and was instrumental in growing the Orlimar Golf Company from a $3M into a $100M business thanks to his trimetal…low profile designed metal woods which are regarded among the most innovative ever introduced into the golf industry. He now designs clubs for the Bobby Jones brand and his drivers, fairway woods and utility clubs have received heavy acclaim in Golf Digest and have been on their Hot List starting in 2006. Jesse talked about his father Lou and how they grew the company from it's beginnings in a horse stable in San Francisco making persimmon woods that would be played by Johnny Miller, Tony Lema and Ken Venturi, into his tri metal, low profile clubs that revolutionized the game. Joe Grohman: Joe has been the Head Golf Professional at the Navy Golf Course at Seal Beach in Cypress, California for the last 11+ years. It's the golf course where Earl and Tiger Woods were members and Tiger got his start in Junior Golf. Hear Joe talking about losing to Tiger when Tiger was 13. He also talked about the racial discrimination Tiger faced from a few members of the club. The issues ran so deep that they didn't acknowledge his accomplishments and when he offered to allow them to display his US Amateur Trophy, they refused. Hear all that and more from our conversation.

ReThink True Health owner, Nathan Brammeier, gets your week started off the right way. A new quote every week alongside a personal story that can help you relate to the quote's deeper meaning. Today's quote is from Ken Venturi. Nathan's ultimate goal is to give you the energy and viatlity you need to live your passion. Be sure to head over to www.ReThinkTrueHealth.com and sign up for your free eBook and free monthly newsletter. In the eBook, Nathan provides a daily checklist of lifestyle habits that you should be doing every day. Book Nathan as a speaker by emailing him at Nathan@ReThinkTrueHealth.com. Send Nathan an email to request one-on-one consulting. Social Media: Facebook.com/ReThinkTrueHealth Twitter.com/ReThinkTruth

"Ken Venturi Tribute"

During Mike's Course Mike & Billy discuss the Blacklake Golf Resort and the Paso Robles Golf Club as well as Ken Venturi.  Jim McLean, Master PGA Professional calls into the show to discuss Keegan Bradley, Jim's junior golf academies, the anchoring ruling and a Ken Venturi.  Golf Talk Radio with Mike & Billy is brought to you by Slickstix.com, Adams Golf, The Links at RiverLakes Ranch Golf Course , Microfiber Greens Towel, True Aim, McPhees Grill, Golf Tournament In A Box, Avila Beach Golf Resort 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.

On this podcast, the guys make their picks for the Byron Nelson Classic and dive into this week's golf history, including birthdays from Mike Weir, Ken Venturi, and Harry Vardon

Jim McLean- Professional Biography Jim McLean is the 1994 PGA National Teacher of the Year, owner of the Jim McLean Golf Schools which include: Doral Golf Resort & Spa in Miami, Florida, PGA WEST in La Quinta, California, La Quinta Resort in La Quinta, California, and Grand Traverse Resort in Traverse City, Michigan.Jim is probably best known for his research on the golf swing and his work on The X Factor, which describes in detail, body motions, body angles and body positions. The Eight Step video is the all time best selling video on The Golf Channel and the all time #1 golf DVD in America. Jim’s “Eight Step Swing” book was ranked by Sports Illustrated as one of the top golf instruction books of the 20th century (ranked #11). The Golf Swing: Ben Hogan video has won 6 major awards the most of any golf video in history.Jim’s playing achievements include being one of the few people to qualify for the US Junior, the US Amateur (4 times) the US Open (2 times) and the US Senior Open and has also been a contestant in the Masters (where he made the cut). Winner of the Northwest Open and 3 time winner of the Pacific Northwest Amateur. Jim qualified for the National Club Pro hampionships ten times. He also was an All-American at the University of Houston and has a B.A. in Economics. He played on teams with John Mahaffey, Bruce Lietzke, Bill Rogers, Fuzzy Zoeller, Tom Jenkins, Bobby Wadkins, Bobby Walzel, Bruce Ashworth. He was a winner of more than 50 Junior and Amateur Titles in the Pacific Northwest. Jim was also named 1st alternate to the US World Cup Team in 1972. He played the PGA Tour during the winter of 1982.Jim’s professional achievements include: National PGA Teaching Committee Member, National PGA Education Committee, National PGA Awards Committee and PGA Master Professional (1990). Jim is an Instruction Editor for Golf Digest since 1997 and instrution Editor and Advisor for The Golf Channel since its’ inception in 1995. Jim appears regularly on The Golf Channel Academy. He was the Co-Chairman of the PGA Teaching and Coaching Summit in 1992 held in San Francisco. He has led over 50 national teaching and playing workshops for the PGA of America and has been the featured speaker at 6 National PGA Teaching Summits and 4 Teaching & Coaching Summits in Europe. He was Master Instructor for Golf Magazine from 1990 – 1997 and was an Instruction Writer for Golf Illustrated.Jim McLean has worked extensively with many top teachers including Jimmy Ballard, Art Bell, Jackie Burke, Harry Cooper, Jack Grout, Claude Harmon, Johnny Revolta, Bob Toski, Ken Venturi, Butch Harmon, Manuel De La Torre, among many others. Jim has taught more than 100 PGA Tour, LPGA and Senior PGA Tour players including: Dana Quigley, Hal Sutton, Brad Faxon, Tom Kite, Sergio Garcia, Lenny Mattiace, Curtis Strange, Bernhard Langer, Cristie Kerr, Blaine McCallister, Ben Crenshaw, Jerry Pate, Gary Player, Liselotte Neuman, Peter Jacobsen & Steve Elkington.Jim has also worked extensively with five junior golfers who reach the #1 spot at the National Rankings: Cristie Kerr, Eric Compton, Tyler Leon, James Vargas, Liz Janagelo. The Jim McLean Golf Schools have produced many top juniors who have received college scholarships and have been All Americans.www.Jimmclean.comJim is the author of the following top selling instructional books, videos and CD-Rom’s:The Eight Step Swing (revised 2001)Golf Warm-Ups (video) 2002Idiot’s Guide to the Short GameThe Golf Swing: Ben Hogan (Video)The X-Factor (Video)Golf SchoolThe Eight Step Swing (Video)20 Problems/20 Solutions (Video)The X-Factor Golf SwingThe Eight Step SwingSport ware Golf (CD-ROM)Golf Digest Book of DrillsSwing Thoughts (Video)The Putters Pocket CompanionWedge Game Pocket CompanionThe Eight Step Swing (CD-ROM)The 10 Fundamentals (Video)Swing Saver (CD-ROM)Sam Snead, A Swing for a Lifetime (Video)Golf MagazineGolf Digest’s Ultimate Book of DrillsX-Factor II DVDThe 3 Scoring ClubsPower Drills DVDPowerlineThe Building Block Approach (2009)The 8 Step Swing 3rd Edition (2009)The Slot Swing (2009)Avila 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.