Podcast appearances and mentions of lee janzen

Get DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Today's guest is one of the top performance coaches in the world and someone I've looked up to for years — Dr. Michael Lardon. He's a world-renowned sports psychiatrist who's worked with elite performers across multiple disciplines, including Olympic athletes, Fortune 500 CEOs, and of course, some of the best golfers on the planet. His past clients include Phil Mickelson, David Duval, Lee Janzen, and Hunter Mahan, just to name a few. Dr. Lardon is also the bestselling author of two powerful books: Mastering Golf's Mental Game and Finding Your Zone. His work has had a massive influence on how I teach pre-shot routines and helped my own game as well. His system for performance under pressure, managing thoughts, and building a consistent mindset is one every competitive golfer should know.  When you listen to this episode, you will learn: About his Q-school caddying experiences. Why you need a mental scorecard every round.  What you can do to "think like the pros" for lower scores. What is the zone and how to access the zone more often. The importance of pre-shot routines for better performance under pressure.  What he's learned working with top athletes in the world that you can apply to your game.  And a lot more mindset hacks for better performance.  WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products WHYGOLF Training Aids: The best training aids to help your practice sessions (use code WICKEDSMART to save 15%).  Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%)  Wicked Smart Golf Academy: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf.  Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 50+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.   Also, don't forget to connect on social media: Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram   Subscribe on YouTube Buy Wicked Smart Golf on Amazon or Audible  Buy Wicked Smart Golf II on Amazon or Audible

In Part 3 of our four-part conversation with two-time U.S. Open Champion Lee Janzen, we dive deep into the pivotal years of his remarkable career. Lee reflects on his memorable first Ryder Cup appearance at The Belfry in 1993, where he was the youngest member of a veteran-laden U.S. team. He shares candid memories of the intensity of international competition, including the unforgettable 1997 Ryder Cup at Valderrama under Seve Ballesteros' spirited leadership.We relive Lee's biggest victories beyond his major triumphs — from his emotional win at the 1994 Buick Classic over Ernie Els, to his defining moment at the 1995 Players Championship, cementing his status among the game's elite. Lee offers insight into his mentality under pressure, recounting his gritty playoff win against Corey Pavin at the 1995 Kemper Open and his thrilling victory at the International at Castle Pines using the challenging Stableford scoring format.Listeners will also hear the inside story behind Lee's thrilling comeback at the 1998 U.S. Open at The Olympic Club, overcoming a five-shot deficit on Sunday to edge Payne Stewart in one of the championship's most dramatic finishes. Lee's perspective on the mental toughness required to conquer the brutal conditions of a U.S. Open provides timeless lessons for competitors at every level.Join us as Lee Janzen brings fans inside the ropes, sharing the highs, the heartbreaks, and the resilience that defined his championship career. You won't want to miss these incredible stories — all told in Lee's humble, authentic voice.Give Bruce & Mike some feedback via Text.Support the showFollow our show and/or leave a review/rating on: Our Website https://www.forethegoodofthegame.com/reviews/new/ Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fore-the-good-of-the-game/id1562581853 Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/0XSuVGjwQg6bm78COkIhZO?si=b4c9d47ea8b24b2d About "FORE the Good of the Game” is a golf podcast featuring interviews with World Golf Hall of Fame members, winners of major championships and other people of influence in and around the game of golf. Highlighting the positive aspects of the game, we aim to create and provide an engaging and timeless repository of content that listeners can enjoy now and forever. Co-hosted by PGA Tour star Bruce Devlin, our podcast focuses on telling their life stories, in their voices. Join Bruce and Mike Gonzalez “FORE the Good of the Game.” Thanks so much for listening!

In the final chapter of our four-part conversation with two-time U.S. Open champion Lee Janzen, we explore the deeper reflections and enduring values that have shaped his remarkable life in and beyond golf. Lee shares candid insights into the transition from the PGA Tour to the Champions Tour, the physical and mental adjustments required, and the motivations that keep him competitive today.We hear entertaining stories of his playoff victories, including dramatic moments with Bart Bryant and Miguel Ángel Jiménez, and a memorable double hole-in-one moment with Scott McCarron that had everyone talking. Lee also opens up about his love for skiing, his passion for pickleball, and the importance of maintaining health and fitness to continue chasing new goals — like reaching the milestone of 1,000 professional events.Beyond the trophies and tournaments, Lee reflects on his commitment to giving back, notably through his long-standing involvement with College Golf Fellowship, where he's impacted the lives of many young players. As always, we close with our signature three questions, offering Lee the chance to share what he would have done differently, the Mulligan he'd love to take, and most importantly, how he hopes to be remembered.Join us for a heartfelt and inspiring conclusion to Lee Janzen's story — a testament to resilience, faith, friendship, and the timeless values that define a true champion.Give Bruce & Mike some feedback via Text.Support the showFollow our show and/or leave a review/rating on: Our Website https://www.forethegoodofthegame.com/reviews/new/ Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fore-the-good-of-the-game/id1562581853 Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/0XSuVGjwQg6bm78COkIhZO?si=b4c9d47ea8b24b2d About "FORE the Good of the Game” is a golf podcast featuring interviews with World Golf Hall of Fame members, winners of major championships and other people of influence in and around the game of golf. Highlighting the positive aspects of the game, we aim to create and provide an engaging and timeless repository of content that listeners can enjoy now and forever. Co-hosted by PGA Tour star Bruce Devlin, our podcast focuses on telling their life stories, in their voices. Join Bruce and Mike Gonzalez “FORE the Good of the Game.” Thanks so much for listening!

Join hosts Mike Gonzalez and Bruce Devlin for the first of a captivating four-part conversation with two-time U.S. Open champion Lee Janzen on FORE the Good of the Game. In this episode, Lee reflects on his earliest memories growing up, from his birth in Austin, Minnesota, to childhood years in New Jersey, Maryland, and ultimately Florida, where he discovered his passion for golf. Lee shares vivid anecdotes of his introduction to sports, fond memories of the Orioles' World Series triumph, and an unforgettable hotel encounter involving the Baltimore Colts.Listeners get an inside look at Lee's rapid progression in junior golf, a journey marked by dedication, resilience, and timely mentorship. He discusses how his game evolved from shooting rounds of 100 at age 14 to becoming a competitive junior player in just over a year, crediting influential advice from legendary instructor Rick Smith. Lee candidly opens up about the challenges he overcame, from mental barriers to playoff pressures, and how those formative experiences shaped his approach to the game.Lee also recounts his standout collegiate career at Florida Southern College, detailing how a near-missed opportunity became a defining turning point that propelled him into the national spotlight. He brings listeners back to the excitement and awe of qualifying for his first U.S. Open at Oakland Hills as a 19-year-old amateur, an experience that included memorable interactions with legends Jack Nicklaus and Ben Crenshaw, as well as humorous anecdotes from the practice rounds.Filled with rich storytelling, personal insights, and laughter, this episode sets the stage for a remarkable deep dive into the life and career of Lee Janzen. Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to the sport, tune in to hear Lee's inspiring story of determination, resilience, and the moments that shaped him into a champion.Give Bruce & Mike some feedback via Text.Support the showFollow our show and/or leave a review/rating on: Our Website https://www.forethegoodofthegame.com/reviews/new/ Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fore-the-good-of-the-game/id1562581853 Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/0XSuVGjwQg6bm78COkIhZO?si=b4c9d47ea8b24b2d About "FORE the Good of the Game” is a golf podcast featuring interviews with World Golf Hall of Fame members, winners of major championships and other people of influence in and around the game of golf. Highlighting the positive aspects of the game, we aim to create and provide an engaging and timeless repository of content that listeners can enjoy now and forever. Co-hosted by PGA Tour star Bruce Devlin, our podcast focuses on telling their life stories, in their voices. Join Bruce and Mike Gonzalez “FORE the Good of the Game.” Thanks so much for listening!

In Part 2 of our special four-part conversation with two-time U.S. Open Champion Lee Janzen, we pick up his inspiring journey as a young professional grinding his way toward PGA Tour success. Lee candidly shares the struggles he faced from 1986 to 1989, navigating mini-tours and Monday qualifiers with limited resources and an unwavering determination to make it to the big stage.Hear firsthand how Lee's perseverance paid off, culminating in his breakthrough win at the 1992 Northern Telecom Open. He reflects on the hard lessons learned during those early years—stories filled with sacrifice, emotional setbacks, and self-discovery. Lee also recounts the experience of capturing his second PGA Tour victory at the 1993 Phoenix Open under challenging, windy conditions, and how that win reinforced his place among golf's elite.The conversation builds toward his life-changing first major triumph: the 1993 U.S. Open at storied Baltusrol Golf Club. Lee walks us through the mental and emotional preparation that helped him perform under the intense pressure of major championship golf, including key advice he received from legends like Jack Nicklaus and psychologist Dr. Bob Rotella.With vivid memories of pivotal shots—including his unforgettable chip-in at 16—and honest insights into the nerves, strategy, and resilience it took to outlast Payne Stewart and a field packed with Hall of Famers, Lee gives listeners an intimate look at what it truly means to become a U.S. Open Champion.Don't miss this compelling chapter in Lee Janzen's remarkable career, as he shares the triumphs, heartbreaks, and personal growth that shaped his path to golf history.Give Bruce & Mike some feedback via Text.Support the showFollow our show and/or leave a review/rating on: Our Website https://www.forethegoodofthegame.com/reviews/new/ Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fore-the-good-of-the-game/id1562581853 Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/0XSuVGjwQg6bm78COkIhZO?si=b4c9d47ea8b24b2d About "FORE the Good of the Game” is a golf podcast featuring interviews with World Golf Hall of Fame members, winners of major championships and other people of influence in and around the game of golf. Highlighting the positive aspects of the game, we aim to create and provide an engaging and timeless repository of content that listeners can enjoy now and forever. Co-hosted by PGA Tour star Bruce Devlin, our podcast focuses on telling their life stories, in their voices. Join Bruce and Mike Gonzalez “FORE the Good of the Game.” Thanks so much for listening!

Soly and KVV are back as we take a deep dive into the majors from 1998 - highlighted by Mark O'Meara's Masters-Open Championship double, plus Lee Janzen's US Open win at Olympic Club and Vijay Singh claiming the PGA Championship at Sahalee. If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining The Nest: No Laying Up's community of avid golfers. Nest members help us maintain our light commercial interruptions (3 minutes of ads per 90 minutes of content) and receive access to exclusive content, discounts in the pro shop, and an annual member gift. It's a $90 annual membership, and you can sign up or learn more at nolayingup.com/join Support Our Partners: Rhoback fanduel.com/nlu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Part 2 of Episode 40, I'm joined by Wisconsin Golf Hall of Famer and Golf Writers Association of America member, Gary D'Amato, along with multiple-time Tour winner Guy Boros, son of World Golf Hall of Famer Julius Boros. Gary, a member of the Golf Writers Association of America for over 40 years, has covered every Masters since 1993 and was inducted into the Wisconsin Golf Hall of Fame in 2017. While Whistling Straits and Erin Hills are well-known, Gary highlights several other hidden gem courses in Wisconsin, a state that often flies under the radar as a golf destination. He also shares stories of playing alongside some of Wisconsin's greatest golfers, including Steve Stricker, Andy North, Jerry Kelly, and Sherri Steinhauer. Additionally, Gary recounts one of his favorite Masters moments—following Jack Nicklaus as he nearly captured his seventh Green Jacket in 1998—and discusses the book he co-wrote with Packers legend Chester Marcol on the history of the Packers-Bears rivalry. Guy Boros grew up traveling on Tour with his father, Julius, a three-time major champion who won the 1952 and 1963 U.S. Opens and the 1968 PGA Championship. Julius held the record as the oldest major champion, winning the 1968 PGA at 48 years old, until Phil Mickelson surpassed him a few years ago at nearly 51. Guy also found significant success on Tour, particularly in Canada, where he won the Canadian Order of Merit in 1991. His first PGA Tour victory came at the 1996 Greater Vancouver Classic, which he won by a stroke over Lee Janzen. In our conversation, Guy reflects on how his game seemed to elevate whenever he crossed the border, the experience of growing up around the great players of the 60s and 70s while traveling with his father, and his victory at the Vancouver Classic. He also shares insights from playing in this year's U.S. Senior Open at Newport Country Club and the Senior Open Championship at Carnoustie.

John Smoltz was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2015 after a 21-year career, 20 of which were spent with the Atlanta Braves. Smoltz is currently the lead analyst for MLB Coverage on FOX Sports. Smoltz is an 8-time All-Star and a 1995 World Series champion. He won the NL CY Young Award in 1996 with a blistering 24-8 record. After an arm injury, he converted to a reliever in 2001 and set NL saves record in 2002 with 55. He is the only pitcher in history to record 200 career wins,150 saves, and 3,000 strikeouts. Smoltz is participating in the Invited Celebrity Classic which is a nationally televised PGA Tour Champions competition that features 78 PGA Tour Champions and 40 sports and entertainment stars. The event occurs between April 19-21, 2024, at Las Colinas Country Club in Irving, Texas. It is live on the Golf Channel all three days. Golfers include Vijay Singh, Justin Leonard, Retief Goosen, Lee Janzen, and Colin Montgomerie. Other sports athletes include Smoltz teammates Tom Glavine and Greg Maddux. Former Sports with Friends guests Derek Lowe, Mark Mulder, and Pudge Rodriguez. Also, former players Jon Lester, Joe Carter, Kevin Millar, Tony Romo, Albert Pujols, Brian Urlacher, Adam Thielen, and Robbie Gould. In this episode, Smoltz talks about how the younger fans know him from his announcing days on FOX. He also talks about the evolution of the sport, and what works and what doesn't. He talks extensively about playing for Bobby Cox and the role Golf played both during his baseball career and in the years since he retired.

In 2023, Phil Nevin held his first major league managerial position, managing the Los Angeles Angels. Before that, Nevin played 12 big league seasons between 1995 and 2006 for the Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers, Anaheim Angels, San Diego Padres, Texas Rangers, Chicago Cubs, and Minnesota Twins. He has previously served as a coach for the San Francisco Giants and New York Yankees. Nevin joined the show to discuss both his playing and managing career. He also offered unique first-hand insight into Shohei Ohtani, whom he managed with the Angels. He also discussed Aaron Judge, who he coached with the Yankees in 2022. Nevin was also a mutual friend of the late Darryl Hamilton. Part of the conversation is sharing stories of Hambone. Nevin is participating in the Invited Celebrity Classic which is a nationally televised PGA Tour Champions competition that features 78 PGA Tour Champions and 40 sports and entertainment stars. The event occurs between April 19-21, 2024, at Las Colinas Country Club in Irving, Texas. It is live on the Golf Channel all three days. Golfers include Vijay Singh, Justin Leonard, Retief Goosen, Lee Janzen, and Colin Montgomerie. Other sports athletes include Nevin, Tom Glavine, Jon Lester, Joe Carter, Kevin Millar, Greg Maddux, Tony Romo, Albert Pujols, Brian Urlacher, Adam Thielen, and Robbie Gould. Next week, hall-of-famer John Smoltz, who is participating, joins the show.

A return to be forgotten, a new apparel line, and LPGA great, and a coaching legend all on this week's podcast, hosted by Alex Lauzon and Michael Russell. This weekend's Genesis Invitational was headlined by Tiger Woods... getting the runs and dropping out. Also by Jordan Speith... getting the runs and being DQed for messing up his scorecard. Oh, and Hideki Matsuyama won (1:36). The Myrtle Beach Classic is having a YouTube qualifier this weekend, where top content creators will get a chance to compete in the new tournament later this year (7:23). The PGA Champions Tour had a nice, short 36 hole tournament thanks to the Florida weather, but Alex wants to know who Michael wants so sit next to on the flight to Morocco for next week (9:16). Tiger's new Sun Day Red Golf line debuting this week, and the apparel looks, well, like golf attire, Michael wonders about the similarity in name to Sunday Red Golf (12:09). On our YouTube channel you can find new videos from our time at the PGA Show, including Alex having massive improvement with the new Under Armour shoes (14:54). This weekend is the Mexico Open at Vidanta, where Tony Finau defends. Michael asks is Tony will win, or if legend Padraig Harrington will (16:26). LPGA legend Sherri Steinhauer chatted with Alex from the PGA Show floor. Sherri shared stories of winning the British Open three times, how the Solhiem Cup has grown since she was on the team, and how pickle ball brought her back to golf (17:55). Known for coaching the likes of Arnold Palmer, Phil Mickelson, and Lee Janzen, Rick Smith chatted with Alex from the PGA Show about how golf instruction has changed in his over 30 years, and what it was like coaching the greatest that ever played the game (33:17). The NBA All-Star Weekend was a pitiful display of basketball, and Alex has a lot to say about it (44:57). Spring is coming and so is baseball as Spring Training has officially begun (49:16). As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex asks the question: wings, nuggets, or tenders (50:45)? Support our friends! Save 10% on a Phone Caddy, Swing Aide Tumbler, and everything else with promo code COURSEOFLIFE at DesertFoxGolf.com Use our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.   Listen + Love + Subscribe: https://podfollow.com/1437411449 Read Alex's Picks on Run Your Pool: https://www.runyourpool.com/articles/author/alexlauzon/  Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4I  Join us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJ  Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQ  Watch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt 

Golf is a sport most of us think of as an addictive hobby. Very few can consider it as a viable career option. However is that latter assumption true? Well, my guest on this Life as a.. episode breaks it all down. Meet Mike Darby. He is a PGA Tour Pro Golf Caddie. He has been involved in this profession for over a decade and his accomplishments include being on the bag for many pros including his current teaming with golf legend and two-time US Open champion Lee Janzen. Join me in this conversation with Mike, where we speak all things golf and caddie related. Topics of discussion include the demands of the work, the rewards, modern roles and responsibilities of caddies, role of tech in what he does, a can't miss story, plus much more!  If you're a student interested in learning how you you too could potentially pair your love of golf with a viable career option, this talk is absolutely meant for you!  To learn more about Mike and his work, you can check out the following links: LinkedIn Instagram Caddie Tips FRIENDLY REMINDERS: And hey! Why don't you subscribe on YouTube! As you'll see, our subscriber numbers are in need of a little boost! If you haven't done so already, help the program out by giving it some love. *Hit the subscribe button on YouTube PLEASE. :) I'd highly appreciate it!  -Christopher *You can follow LIFE AS A.. on your favourite social platforms via these links: Youtube Instagram:  Linkedin: Twitter: Facebook:  To learn more about the program, visit the website www.life-as-a.com or https://linktr.ee/life_as_a_podcast 

2x U.S. Open winner and current PGA Tour Champions player Lee Janzen joins and discusses his favorite stories and memories throughout his career. His recent story about how he found out Fred Couples shot 60 to win the SAS Championship is also a fun highlight.

Hello again fellow golfists, I finally found this amazing formative ABC Sports major championship tournament that I watched 29 years ago in 1993.  Lee Janzen won his first major championship at the 1993 US Open at Baltusrol in Springfield New Jersey.  He played the final round with Payne Stewart and it was so great to see Payne Stewart playing golf again.  I love seeing the older equipment, hearing the commentators, and the respect that ABC Sports had for the viewer by not injecting commercials every five minutes to distract the viewer from watching this great USGA championship on Father's Day back in 1993.  I want to commend the Conrad Nagel for uploading this tournament onto youtube for all to enjoy.  Here is the link for the youtube video:https://youtu.be/9Q-tqDacl1QThanks for listening.#theknackeredgolfistpodcast

In this episode our hosts Toby Ragland and Jayce Barber sit down with 2-Time Major Champion and 8-Time PGA Tour champion Lee Janzen! We talk about the ways pro golf has changed over the years, the difficulties of breaking through into the college line up, and many other details of his incredible career! Lee has been a friend to the ministry of CGF for a long time and will be a part of CGF History forever. We hope you enjoy listening to one of golf's best.We will be releasing 1 episode a month for a total of 12 each year. In 2022 we will mainly focus on conversations with PGA Tour partners talking through all things Golf. Life. Faith.Follow us on social media and check out our website.Instagram - @CollegeGolfFellowshipFacebook - College Golf FellowshipTwitter - @CGFTweetWebsite - CollegeGolfFellowship.comEmail - Podcast@CollegeGolfFellowship.com

We sat down with Lee Janzen a few weeks ago when he was in Jacksonville for the Furyk and Friends PGA Tour Champions Event. Since we recorded with Lee he won his second Champions Tour event at the SAS Championship. We discuss his PGA Tour career, highlighted by a pair of US Open victories, as well as his experiences as a rookie on tour, what separates golfers in major championships, the Ryder Cup, playing at Isleworth with Tiger, and much more.

Each week we create a meaningful message. This week it starts with Rory McIlroy and continues through our guest Ryan Ballengee. The creator and owner of Golf News Net. A comprehensive golf media platform where "you can find everything you need to know about golf." His passion comes through his prose and you can hear it in this interview. A cool discussion about being an entrepreneur who really enjoys the journey. Maybe even more than the reward? In either case, his candor is refreshing and analysis spot on when it comes to covering the best stories in golf.  The Weekly Update covers the two most popular collegiate golfers in America - Rose Zhang and JR Smith, Rory, Rickie and Lee Janzen.    ProShow Playlist Ep. #182:  Sowing the Seeds of Love (Tears for Fears), What You Need (INXS), One Thing Leads to Another (The Fixx)

19/10/21 gran victoria de Lee Janzen y Rory McIlroy en el golf mundial

Rory McIlroy collects 20th PGA Tour win! Hear every word the man had to say after the historic moment as Matt Adams recaps all of the weekend's golf action. Plus, hear from Rickie Fowler, Adam Scott, European Tour winner Matt Fitzpatrick, SAS Championship winner Lee Janzen and more.

Brent and Austen discuss King Henry and the Titans, the AL Wild Card Game, and Lee Janzen, 2x U.S. Open Champion joins the show

Two-time US Open Champion, Lee Janzen, joins the podcast. Lee played his college golf at Florida Southern, a Division II school. He speaks to his college experience and how he was able to develop into the player he became. He also gives us a deeper dive into his two US Open vicories along with his Ryder Cup experiences. Enjoy! Thank you for coming on Lee! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men's Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/betterthanifoundit/message

In this episode Rick Smith and Travis Fulton dive into what its like coaching Phil Mickleson. Rick has built a long career as a golf instructor for many legendary professional golfers as clients including major champions such as Golfer of the Century Jack Nicklaus, Phil Mickelson (5-time Major Champion) and Lee Janzen (2-time US Open Champion). Additionally, Rick has assisted PGA Tour winners Vijay Singh, David Duval, Paul Azinger, John Daly, Greg Norman, Rory Sabbatini, Chris DiMarco, Rocco Mediate, Jerry Kelly, and Billy Andrade, among others.

In this episode of I HAVE MY REASONS Deandra Dey sits down with midwife Lee Janzen.  Lee is a midwife with Sage Hill Community Midwives in Kamloops BC.  Deandra had the experience of working with Lee in her first pregnancy and it was in her care that Deandra learned what it was like to be supported through pregnancy and birth from a model that values relationship, education, and empowerment.  In this episode you will hear about:Lee’s personal journey into midwiferyThe midwifery care model, history and stigmaHomebirth and hospital birth with a midwife Birth Trauma and the importance of support in labor Challenges that midwifery is currently facingAnd more! 

For three decades Rick Smith has been one of the most respected golf instructors in the world with clients that include major champions, Phil Mickelson, Lee Janzen, Jack Nicklaus, David Duval, Vijay Singh and Greg Norman. With Bo and Farrell, he discusses the current state of teaching, his own ups and downs as a player and working with some of the best players in the world. On Mickelson, with whom he helped to three major wins, Smith relives the nightmare of the lefty's unraveling at the 72nd Hole of the 2006 U.S. Open at Winged Foot and the sleepless nights he had after the championship.

So back in 1998, NBC's First Light was basically radio's version of The Today Show.   Here's flashback to my sports segment which featured among others the Payne Stewart leading round one of the 98th U.S. Open.The 1998 United States Open Championship was the 98th U.S. Open, held June 18–21 at the Lake Course of the Olympic Club in San Francisco, California. Lee Janzen won his second U.S. Open, one stroke ahead of Stewart who finished runner-up. 

Join Jordo and Sully at the Bass Pro Shop Legends of Golf in Branson, MO. Rare interview of two Major Championship winners bantering at each other like Diamond and Silk. You will have a blast listening to this one.

Join us for a special FGB Podcast this week as Drew chats with several Special guests about the College Golf Recruiting landscape, the role of Junior Golf and AJGA, realistic expectations based on your junior's scores, do's and don'ts of emails and much, much more! Special Guests include previous FGB Podcast co-host Logan Blondell and Lee White of Florida Southern College, current 5th ranked Division II program in the country. Florida Southern has graduated 9 PGA Tour players including 2 U.S. Open Championships by Lee Janzen (1993, 1998) and notable U.S. Open runner-up to Tiger Woods, Rocco Mediate. Lee discusses what he looks for in recruits and provides some guidance based on their skill level and age. Logan was a highly recruited player out of Central Florida and ultimately landed at Division I school Georgia Southern. Thank you for tuning into this special Up & Down series episode! Please take a moment to leave us an iTunes Rating and Review if you enjoyed the podcast. Each week the FGB crew puts out industry-leading content, and this week is no different. Everything from our regular DFS articles and Research tools, to the amazing PGA StatModels including Live and Historical tournament data that gives our members such a huge edge, we have you covered to help you take down some big DFS contests this week. Check out all of this at FantasyGolfBag.com We plan to continue providing expert analysis, entertainment and DFS strategy throughout the season and there’s a few things you can do to help the mission: Please drop us a rating on iTunes and leave us an honest review. We read every single one and make it a point to always take your comments into consideration! The best way to get our latest show each week is to Subscribe to the Fantasy Golf Bag Podcast on your preferred platform! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @FGB_Podcast to get the latest happenings at the FGB Lastly, do yourself a favor and try out are entire suite of DFS tools at www.fantasygolfbag.com to help you win more consistently in all of your DFS Golf contests! We offer many research tools and content along with our brand new PGA StatModel Lineup Optimizer, so get in now and start learning the strategies behind the best in DFS PGA. As always, thank you for spending part of your week with us on the Fantasy Golf Bag Podcast, and we hope to see you again next week!

Finish this Challenge and I'll be Super Impressed. I learned this drill when I was back in college playing at Florida Southern. Lee Janzen, former US Open Champion and FSC alum came back to practice with the team a few times. Lee's always been an incredible putter, and this was a drill he worked on every day. There are few reasons why I love this drill: 1. You don't hit the same putts over and over again 2. You're simulating real golf circumstances 3. You're simulating pressure 4. You're working on your entire pre-shot routine 5. It's a great benchmark for how good your short putting is Truthfully, you probably won't appreciate this drill until you try it a few times and realize how frustrating it can be. If you miss any one of the 24 putts, you have to start all the way back at the beginning. I think you've got to be a pretty good short range putter to accomplish this. Sharpen Up Indoors Over the Winter: So, if you're up north in the snow, this is a great use of your time indoors. While you're watching football, grab a coin and see if you can get through this drill before the 4th quarter ends. You'll be super sharp when the snow melts. Message me if you're able to accomplish this drill...I want to keep a short list of top putters in the crowd in case I'm short a player in my next scramble. Cheers. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/golf-essentials/message

This episode we are LIVE from the Blue Monster Hole #1 at our Imperial Ballroom. Joining us is famous golf instructor Rick Smith who owns and operates Rick Smith Golf Performance Center in Miami FL, Roscommon MI and Rochester MI. Rick Smith notables: Major champions such as Jack Nicklaus, Phil Mickelson, Lee Janzen, Vijay Singh, David Duval, Paul Azinger, John Daly and Greg Norman. Additionally, Rick has assisted PGA Tour winners Rory Sabbatini, Chris DiMarco, Rocco Mediate, Jerry Kelly, Billy Mayfair, Matt Kuchar, and Billy Andrade among others. We will be discussing: The 147th OPEN Rick Smith Interview and Insight www.bestthehouse.com www.twitter.com/bestthehouse www.facebook.com/bestthehouse www.trumpgolfdoral.com/Rick-Smith-Golf-School www.ricksmith.com

What's it like to caddie on the LPGA? What's it like to caddie for the most prominent player of the last decade plus? We sat down with Michelle Wie's caddie Matthew Galloway, a former college and mini tour golfer, to find out how they connected and what it is like to caddie for Michelle. We also discussed his career goals and the time he looped for Lee Janzen. In addition, we explore the lifestyle of a caddie and even the finances of being a caddie. We even talk about his offseason gig and his favorite courses on the LPGA. In our roundtable discussion, Amy Rogers, Ron Sirak and Bret Lasky talk about Ariya Jugtanugarn's first win of the year at the Kingsmill Championship, the passing of Carol Mann and Michelle Wie's history at the U.S. Women's Open. We also play "Go for it or Lay up" and explore Nasa Hataoka's upside, Brooke Henderson's chances at the U.S. Open and Juli Inkster vs. Catriona Matthew -- a little early Solheim Cup banter.

Mark Willard and Jim Jackson bring you up-to-the-minute coverage of the Masters as Patrick Reed and Jordan Spieth battle out it out down the home stretch, and explain why Shohei Ohtani has the ‘face of baseball’ written all of it, why the AAF would be wise to try and sign Colin Kaepernick and Johnny Manziel, why Conor McGregor’s recent outburst looks like nothing more than a publicity stunt, and much more! Plus, appearances by 2x US Open champion Lee Janzen and Sirius XM NFL Radio host Alex Marvez Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

What are you looking forward to most at this week's U.S. Open? Plus we hear form Don Banks of Patriots.com and PGA Champions Tour player Lee Janzen.

The 2017 Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai will be Tuesday January 17-Saturday January 21. The final round being on Saturday means football fans who love golf too can stay home and watch football on Sunday!!!! Kelly Fliear, Tournament Manager and I have worked together on this tournament for 20 years. We share some stories about what a wonderful week it is in so many ways. Meanwhile here are specifics ... . It's a PGA TOUR Champions tournament with official event champions of the 2015 and 2016 seasons, winners of the majors since 2012 and ten professionals by invitation with a minimum of five or more career victories, including one major. It's a wonderful event for spectators on the beautiful Hualalai Golf Course, designed by Jack Nicklaus at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka’upulehu. The Pro-Am is on Tuesday January 17-Wednesday January 18 and for the 54 hole stroke play event broadcast with a 1.8 million purse will be broadcast on NBC Golf Channel Thursday, Friday and Saturday January 19-21. Duffy Waldorf will defend. Advance tickets are available at pgatour.com/mec Week. $20 One Day Pass / $40 Tournament Pass (purchase on website) or at the Gate $25 Tournament Day Pass $ 50 Tournament Pass . The PGA Champions Tour players who have qualified for this years tournament are: Michael Allen, Billy Andrade, Woody Austin, Paul Broadhurst, Olin Browne, Mark Calcavecchia, Roger Chapman, Fred Couples, Joe Daley, Marco Dawson, Joe Durant, Carlos Franco, David Frost, Doug Garwood, Paul Goydos, Jay Haas, Kohki Idoki, Lee Janzen, Miguel Angel Jimenez, Bernhard Langer, Tom Lehman, Jeff Maggert, Scott McCarron, Rocco Mediate, Colin Montgomerie, Jesper Parnevik, Kenny Perry, Gene Sauers, Jerry Smith, Esteban Toledo, Kirk Triplett, Duffy Waldorf, Mark Wiebe, Ian Woosnam. The 10 sponsor exemptions include John Daly, Fred Funk, Hale Irwin, Tom Kite, Davis Love III, Sandy Lyle, Larry Nelson, Mark O’Meara, Tom Pernice Jr., Loren Roberts, Vijay Singh, Jeff Sluman, Jerry Smith, David Toms, Tom Watson Kelly Fliear, Tournament Manager and Brian Goin, head of PGA Tour Championship Management, Dave Senko, Senior Manager Communications at the PGA Tour, Pete Rolfing, PCR Sports< M and so many others who return each year. While we get an opportunity to see up close, Champions Tour players and be inspired by their golf, I think one of the best aspects of this event for the last 20 years is the funds that have been raised for local charities. The Rotary Club of Kona organizes the volunteers with Kris Hazard and Larry Webb continuing as volunteer co-chairs and in return the tournament donates to the Rotary Club of Kona Community Foundation. Big Island Junior Golf is one of the charities as well. I always look forward to Saturday when the keiki from the Big Island Junior Golf in Hilo sponsored by Mitsubishi come to the tournament after they play their own tournament at Mauna Lani Resort. They are knowledgeable golf fans and so enthused when getting autographs. While players are good with the fans, they are especially attentive to the juniors. In the past Tom Watson and Hale Irwin each year have a special interaction with the keiki joking and interacting with them as they signs autographs. I have friends who were junior golfers when this event started 20 years ago on the Big Island and no question being around this quality golf inspired my friends to practice, get on their high school team, earn college scholarships and a handful are now professional golfers. The Daniel R Sayre Foundation is another one of the charities. The Foundation was created by Dr. Frank and Laura Sayre in memory of their son Daniel who lost his life in a hiking accident 20 years ago in Pololu Valley. Recognizing the need for rescue equipment, the Daniel R Sayre Foundation with tremendous community support has raised well over a million dollars in monies and equipment for our Hawaii County Fire Department and Rescue Teams. David Marr III, Mark Rolfing, and Jay Radzavicz all with NBC Golf Channel return each year to be part of the broadcasts and reports from the Mitsubishi Electric Championship and lend their support for an event at Nanea with some of the Champions Tour players raising funds for the Hawaii State Junior Golf Association. The PGA Tour, Brendan Moynahan, Director of Golf Hualalai Golf Club and his staff, Kahu Billy Mitchell, “Uncle” Earl Regidor Manager, Ka’upulehu Cultural Center, the Four Seasons Resort staff and the volunteers have year after year created a world class event with players that just might inspire you to work on your golf game a little more or volunteer next year.

NOTE: Users can add The Golf Insiders podcast to their iPhone as an app now. Click here and go to the bottom of the device's screen to create the "Quick Launch" icon for the Golf Insiders. Once you've done this it will add The Golf Insiders podcast as an App to your home screen. Hosts Holly G and Rich Bianco are in the studio this week and start off the show talking about Matt Kuchar's win at the Memorial Tournament.  Rich and Holly also talk about the U.S. Open qualifiers and "The Longest Day in Golf"  The best players in the U.S. played to gain a spot in the U.S. Open. Lee Janzen was DQd for wearing metal spikes. Bob Harig, ESPN.com, calls in to talk to Holly and Rich about the Memorial Tournament. Some of the struggles that the players had even surprised Jack Nicklaus. Kevin Chappell was the only player to get through a round without a bogey and he did that on the final day. Tiger had been playing so well before the Memorial and then turned in the worst score of his career. This year he has won four tournaments and placed T4 at the Masters. Bob feels that if Tiger improves his putting that he will play well at the U.S. Open. He had one bad week. Everyone talks about the shortness of the course at Marion but Bob feels that there are holes that have difficulty and he doesn't feel that Marion will be a pushover. Rich and Bob talk about the limited number of spectators that can come watch the U.S. Open live due to the small size of the property at Marion. The players will warm up at the West Course at Marion and then be shuttled about a mile to the East Course to play. Holly plays her interview with Annika Sörenstam at the Reunion Golf Course. The interview was conducted shortly after Annika was elected as a member of the PGA a couple of weeks ago and the announcement was made that the HQ for the North Florida PGA was being moved to Reunion. Annika talks about getting kids involved and her approach with getting her own children involved in golf without forcing it on them. She also talks about her trip to China as an ambassador of the game with Greg Norman. Holly asks Annika about the The ANNIKA Intercollegiate, a new college golf tournament co-founded by the ANNIKA Foundation and Golfweek, will be held Sept. 27-30, 2014 at Reunion, a Salamander Golf & Spa Resort. The top female golfer will now earn the ANNIKA Award which is a new award. The men have had an award for the top male for many years. Jeff Shain, PGA Tour.com, calls in to wrap up the hour talking about the Wegman's LPGA Championship in Pittsford, N.Y. Jeff talks about illnesses and injuries affecting the Wegman's. Also the trio discuss Michelle Wie's putting stance. Yani Tseng and Kristie Kerr pulled out of the Pro-Am event at the Wegman's. Holly closes out the hour asking Jeff his thoughts on the upcoming U.S. Open.

MIKE BENDER Master Instructor, Mike Bender Golf Academy 2009 National PGA Teacher of the Year Growing up in Waterloo, Iowa, Mike Bender was an inveterate tinkerer. He would dismantle, then reassemble, radios, televisions, bicycles and anything else that could be taken apart and put back together. It was this razor sharp mechanical aptitude, an eye for detail and a passion for golf that have combined to allow this Midwestern native to become one of the top golf instructors in the world. Today, Bender can efficiently assemble a better golf swing for any golfer from rank beginners to the game's top touring professionals. This extraordinary knowledge combined with his ability to explain the necessary fundamentals in a clear and concise manner is why he is the 2009 PGA of America National Teacher of the Year, ranked among the Top 10 Greatest Teachers in America by Golf Digest Magazine and, for more than a decade, has been included in GOLF Magazine’s Top 100 Teacher list. As Bender has quickly achieved worldwide recognition among his peers, the game’s top players have sought out his advice. Zach Johnson, 2007 Masters and AT&T Classic champion, has trained with Mike since Johnson was launching his professional career on the mini-tours at the beginning of the decade. LPGA tournament winners, Seon Hwa Lee and Joo Mi Kim also have been working with Mike for years. More recently, PGA Tour veterans including Skip Kendall and two-time U.S. Open champion Lee Janzen have put their faith in Mike. All told, Bender has helped nearly two dozen PGA, Champions and LPGA Tour professionals with their games. Many of these professionals have a high comfort level with Mike because they know he has been in their shoes. Bender was a three-time NCAA All-American (1978-1980) and two-time NCAA Division III individual champion (1979-1980) before spending three seasons on the PGA Tour from 1987-89. This high level of competition inspired Mike to search out top teachers to help him with his own game. During the 1980s while he was competing, he spent significant time learning about the golf swing from Ben Doyle, Mike Adams, David Leadbetter and Mac O’Grady, all of whom have been ranked among the 50 Greatest Teachers in America by Golf Digest. It was while working with these teachers that Bender’s swing theories were refined. But having a solid understanding of the golf swing doesn’t necessarily make a teacher great. The instructor must also have a burning desire to transfer this knowledge to actual improvement in each student’s game. Mike not only wants to be able to explain how a student should make the most efficient golf swing possible, but he wants to make sure the student feels the proper swing for himself. Once the student can feel the proper motion, it becomes critical to find ways to enable the student to develop the correct motion even when the teacher isn’t watching. Bender’s revolutionary solution is called MEGSA PPE. For more than a decade Bender filled his garage designing prototypes of what was to become this breakthrough training system. The final result, which stands for Most Efficient Golf Swing Attainable Perfect Practice Equipment is now being used by more than a dozen touring professionals, including Johnson and Morgan Pressel. This comprehensive training station is located on a practice range or indoor facility and allows golfers to hit shots while avoiding the unit's adjustable bumpers which provide real-time feedback as to whether or not the club and body are in the preferred positions during the swing. Thousands of amateurs are already hooked on MEGSA PPE at select facilities around the country. While still in the early stages of the consumer roll out, Bender is working on plans to have MEGSA PPE equipped facilities throughout the world in the near future. Today, from his home base near Orlando at Timacuan Golf Club in Lake Mary, Florida, Bender continues to tinker, designing new training aids, refining MEGSA PPE and trying to understand in even more detail what traits can make a golf swing even more efficient and powerful. For Mike, it is a quest for perfection that will never be complete, it is also a quest that has already made Bender one of the finest instructors golf has ever known.  Visit his website at www.MikeBender.com. Click Here for more information on the GTR Shag Bag Membership - online golf instruction, great prizes and more!Avila Beach Golf Resort - www.avilabeachresort.com Blacklake Golf Resort - www.blacklake.com Inn at Avila Beach - www.avilabeachca.com Avila LaFonda Hotel - www.avilalafondahotel.com Slickstix - www.slickstix.com Adams Golf - www.adamsgolf.com For 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. 

Many know Rick Smith the golf instructor, but few know about his accolades as a player. He never lost a match at Upper St. Clair High School near Pittsburgh, he qualified for the 1983 U.S. Open at Oakmont, and in 1980 he shot a 61 in the PGA's club professional Playing Ability Test."I learned a lot working for Walker Inman at Scioto Country Club, and he believed that to be a great teacher of the game, you had to be a pretty good player," says Smith. "I still love playing golf. So much, I've actually thought about playing on the Champions Tour when I turn 50."Ever since he used to pass instruction notes to high school teammates and give lessons to a then 14-year-old Lee Janzen, Smith says his time spent on the lesson tee is his favorite part of the day.RICK SMITHMASTER TEACHING PROFESSIONAL TO THE PGA TOUR’S BEST!Rick Smith, CEO and President of Rick Smith Enterprises, Inc., has achieved great success in golf as a teacher, designer and communicator. He is regarded as one of the PGA tour’s best “sounding boards” for swing advice and has been consistently ranked as one of the top five golf instructors in the world by Golf Digest.Smith’s professional career has been molded under the tutelage of several top PGA professionals including famed instructors: Don Kotnik (Toledo CC), Walker Inman (Scioto CC), and Dick Harmon (River Oaks). As Smith honed his skills he has assisted some of the most accomplished golfers in the world including Phil Mickelson, (currently the 4th ranked golfer in the world) Lee Janzen (two time U.S. Open champion) and PGA Tour winners Rocco Mediate, Jerry Kelly, and Matt Kuchar. He has also worked with PGA Tour pros Jack Nicklaus-golfer of the century, Gary Nicklaus, Billy Andrade, Greg Norman, Bill Glasson, David Duval, Vijay Singh, Ray Floyd, Paul Azinger and many others.Smith has established numerous golf academies and learning centers. He currently operates Rick Smith Golf Academies at Treetops Resort in Gaylord, Michigan, and Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Florida.Rick Smith hosted the premier of the “Big Break” series in the fall of 2003. The inaugural season broke the all-time Golf Channel’s viewing ratings. The next season the “Big Break II”, more than doubled the audience from the record breaking inaugural year. Rick received accolades for his adept skill at building camaraderie between contestants while stoking their competitive natures. He has a unique knack for inviting the TV audience to live vicariously through the contestants. Today, “The Big Break” is a successful “series formula” that has excited the customary Golf Channel fan while attracting a greater audience.Rick Smith’s love for hosting golf instructional shows on television began in 1994. That year, he developed “The Rick Smith Signature Series”. The “Signature Series” was seen by worldwide television audiences on ESPN, TSN (Canada), and Fox Sports Net. The “Signature Series” ran for five years until Rick signed an exclusive golf content deal with the Golf Channel in 1999. Rick has also hosted “Inside the PGA Tour” and has been a commentator and analyst for both NBC and ESPN telecasts of golf tournaments.Rick Smith has won dozens of awards and accolades for his skill as a golf course designer. The list includes his “Signature” course at Treetops Resort in Gaylord, Michigan, “Arcadia Bluffs” on Lake Michigan and “Wuskowhan Player’s Club in Mount Olive, Michigan, just to name a few.Smith is also a respected and noted author. He is currently teaching professional contributor for Golf Digest Pro Panel. He previously served as instruction writer for Golf Magazine. He has also written Major Series publications. Smith is author of the 1998 book “How to Find Your Perfect Golf Swing,” published by Broadway Books, which is regarded as one of the top instruction books in the industry.Over his career, Smith’s many honors include being appointed Michigan’s “Golf Ambassador” by Governor John Engler. Golf Magazine has repeatedly honored him as one of America’s “Top 100 Teachers.” Smith has been named National Teacher of the Year, National Golf Professional of the Year and National Merchandiser of the Year. www.ricksmith.comCLUBFACE GOLF was founded by co-owners Dave Wesley and Steve Egbert in San Clemente, California. Dave is a playing and teaching professional in Orange County California. He has obsessively been studying the golf swings of the games greatest players and the teachings of what are considered to be the world's best teachers for the past 30 years.As Dave's teaching philosophy developed he realized that the “true” secret of the golf swing is the clubface and the ability of the golfer to control it throughout the entire golf swing. The majority of golfers in the world do not have a good understanding of the clubface position throughout the swing. Dave made the clubface position throughout the entire golf swing the center piece of his professional instruction, which resulted in his students achieving greater success much more quickly.www.clubfacegolf.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.