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“Just because your brain offers up a thought does not mean you have to think it.”   LPGA Teacher and Confidence Coach Kathy Hart Wood joins us live from the 2023 Dallas Shootout at Stonebriar Country Club to talk all about calibrating your mindset for peak golf performance!   Our brain generates a staggering number of thoughts every single day. There's no escaping them. What does make a difference is how we choose to react to those thoughts.   Drawing from her own career, Kathy highlights how realigning our focus towards productive thoughts can help overcome fear and shame as a golfer. You'll gain practical advice on strengthening your mind for a round, including the art of setting positive intentions and eliminating negativity.   Next, we tackle the importance of managing your mental energy when faced with challenging holes. Kathy explains how focusing purely on controllable factors can lead to better performance. She discusses strategies to conserve mental energy, avoid worrying about external factors like weather or partner performance, and maintain a confident mindset before, during, and after a game.   Finally, Kathy touches on the importance of keeping a consistent pre-shot routine, as well as the secrets to keeping first-team jitters at bay and overcoming anxieties about your self-image while on the course.   About Kathy Hart Wood   Kathy Hart Wood is ranked as one of LPGA Teaching and Club Professional's Top 50 LPGA Teachers. She is the creator of The Groove, a golf instruction membership site that offers a resource for golfers learning and improving in the game. Kathy is also a Confidence Coach who helps players overcome the mental obstacles that interfere with performance. She offers coaching in group workshops and individual formats. Kathy currently teaches at Fiddler's Elbow Country Club in Bedminster, NJ.   Connect with Kathy Here: Instagram Unleash Your Golf: Join the Waitlist Here! Check out Kathy's Linktree: Linktree   To join the Desert Classic Interest List, click here.     Don't forget about the T-Time Swag Giveaway! To enter into this weekly giveaway, please share about the episode you are listening to on your Instagram or Facebook stories and give the show a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. We will be picking a winner every Friday!   For more information on the California Crush Invitational, please visit CaliforniaCrushInvitational.com.   To download a free copy of the Round Report Card, visit RoundReportCard.com.   For instant access to the Short Game 100 program, visit ShortGame100.com. For more information about all our women's golf events, including the Desert Classic, please visit: CompeteConfidenceGolf.com   Subscribe to our FREE Female Golfer Facebook Group: First T Crew [Behind the Scenes of Women's Golf]   Get in touch! Instagram: @tori_totlis TikTok: @tori_totlis YouTube: @tori.totlis   Website: CompeteConfidenceGolf.com 

Debbie O Connell, LPGA teaching professional , Golf Digest 50 Best Women Teachers, and Author of Golf Positive Live Positive, joins JT in Afterhours.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Debbie O Connell, LPGA teaching professional , Golf Digest 50 Best Women Teachers, and Author of Golf Positive Live Positive, joins JTThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

We are back! And I'm spilling all the “T” on where the 2024 Creek Cup is and where our 2024 October Tournament will be hosted!! I sit down with Kathy Hart Wood, a New Jersey-based golf instructor and confidence coach who helps players overcome the mental obstacles that interfere with performance. We get into how our brains can be either our biggest asset or biggest barrier in golf, discussing the importance of effective instruction and how it can be tailored to resonate with different learners. “The fastest way to get better is to manage your mind first,” says Kathy. “Don't wait to become a certain handicap before you decide to work on your brain and how you think out on the course. Work on it now.” Kathy and I dive into her three biggest takeaways on caddying for USGA events: being prepared mentally for the pace of play, understanding group dynamics, and setting up your course conditions. Maintaining efficiency on the course is largely a matter of being mindful of time taken between shots and getting familiar with the personalities and play styles of slower players in the group. For USGA tournaments specifically, Kathy brings up the “one butt rule” which states that in a player and caddy team, only one person can be seated in the cart at any given time. This means if the player is sitting down, the caddy cannot. Violating this rule can potentially lead to penalties. On the other hand, it can contribute to cooperation, particularly in deciding who gets the single cart in a group. About the Guest: Kathy Hart Wood is ranked as one of LPGA Teaching and Club Professional's Top 50 LPGA Teachers. She is the creator of The Groove, a golf instruction membership site that offers a resource for golfers learning and improving in the game. Kathy is also a Confidence Coach who helps players overcome the mental obstacles that interfere with performance. She offers coaching in group workshops and individual formats.   T-Time After-Show with Kim Eaton  We discuss… How to deal with someone in your group who is playing on the slower side, in order to maintain pace of play. How strict the USGA tends to be regarding pace of play. Our thoughts on arguments over the single cart at USGA events. What players discussed at the clubhouse during stroke play and match play following Kim's round. How Kim's golf game changed following her recent injuries. Greenside bunker shots. How to qualify for the USGA U.S. Senior Women's Amateur Golf Championship. Connect with our Guests: Kathy Hart Wood: Podcast | Website | Instagram Kim Eaton: Instagram For more information on our 2024 Creek Cup or the California Crush Invitational, please visit: CompeteConfidenceGolf.com Subscribe to our FREE Female Golfer Facebook Group: First T Crew [Behind the Scenes of Women's Golf] Get in touch! Instagram: @tori_totlis TikTok: @tori_totlis YouTube: @tori.totlis Website: CompeteConfidenceGolf.com Be sure you are subscribed to our podcast to automatically receive the NEW episodes weekly!!!

Holly G's guest is LPGA Teaching Hall of Fame Instructor and Founder of Golf 8.5, Kay McMahon (EduKaytionGolf.com) Kay previews the 78th U.S. Women's Open at Pebble Beach and the history in the making as the women get their major moment at one of the country's most prestigious and renowned courses in championship golf.      

Holly G's guest is LPGA Teaching Hall of Fame Instructor and Founder of Golf 8.5, Kay McMahon (EduKaytionGolf.com) Kay talks about Keegan Bradley and Adam Scott's resurgence with their putting and how to use Aim Point and other putting tips.

In Part 6 of this podcast series on the Club Pro Crisis, we're joined by Suzy Whaley, who, in 2018, became the first female President of the PGA of America. Whaley is a dual member of the PGA of America and LPGA Teaching & Club Professional division, she was an LPGA Tour member in 1990 and 1993, she is a two-time Connecticut PGA Teacher of the Year, a three-time Connecticut Women's Open Champion, and in 2003, at the Greater Hartford Open, she became the first woman since Babe Zaharias in 1945 to qualify for a PGA Tour event. In this uninterrupted conversation with Matt Ginella, Whaley shares her thoughts on the industry, awareness, leadership, timing and why she's relentlessly trying to increase the number of women who are working within the game of golf. “I believe if you can see it, you can be it,” says Whaley. “We need more women promoted, we need more women elevated and we need more clubs thinking about women running their facilities.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holly G's guest is LPGA Teaching Hall of Fame Instructor and Founder of Golf 8.5, Kay McMahon (EduKaytionGolf.com) Kay discusses the LPGA's first major of the year, the Chevron Championship, and shares about the tournament's 51 year history and move from Palm Springs, CA to The Woodlands, TX along with tips on how to improve your wedge game.

Holly G's guest is LPGA Teaching Hall of Fame Instructor and Founder of Golf 8.5, Kay McMahon. Kay discusses why more golfers don't take lessons, how to find the best instructor for you, and is rolling back the ball a good thing for golf?

Holly G's guest is LPGA Teaching Hall of Fame Instructor and Founder of Golf 8.5 Kay McMahon.    Kay discusses playing in the wind, how to hit stingers and bump and runs, and how to shoot for “smart targets” to improve your score.

Marissa Kulig Crow is completing her tenth season as a golf coach at Lyman Orchards in Middlefield, CT. Marissa is a Class A LPGA Teaching Professional who has been recently named National Professional of the Year by the LPGA in 2022 and National Teacher of the Year in 2021.  In 2019 and again in 2021 has been honored with being named Northeast Section Teacher of the Year by the LPGA. Marissa and Lyman Orchards have built the most successful women's golf program in the northeast and one of the biggest and best in the United States with well over 1,300 women attending the program in 2021 and over 250 women playing in the golf league. Since Marissa started the program at Lyman Orchards in 2013, over 5,000 female participants have gone through her Golf Fore Women program.Marissa has been in the golf business for the majority of her life with positions ranging from greens keeper, head golf professional, to general manager. She has been a member of the LPGA Teaching & Club Professional Division since 2001.Episode Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marissasgolfmovementWeb: https://www.marissasgolfmovement.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marissa.a.kuligTwitter: https://twitter.com/MarissaAkeneseYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_OMNTrPqK7NyIr3dLR1H-wJoey Pinz Conversations Podcast Information: • Website: https://www.joeypinz.com • Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/joeypinz • Music by Tom Izzo: @wahlsinger  https://tomizzomusic.com  Support our podcast:  • Subscribe: https://joeypinzconversations.com/subscribe/ • How much is this podcast worth to you? Consider $5, $10 or $20/mo with Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/joeypinz  • How about a one-time payment?  • What is the episode worth to you? $25/$50/$100/$500 /$1,000/$5,000 with PayPal (one-time): https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/JoePannone Please subscribe/follow to Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations Podcast: • Spotify, Apple, Google, or others.  Please consider rating with 5 stars if you like it. • Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joey-pinz-discipline-conversations/id1583997438 • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69SFwY3XSwcw9qNvElAn10 • Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xODI4OTA2LnJzcw • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JoeyPinzDisciplineConversations?sub_confirmation=1Please follow on social media: @TheJoeyPinz • Instagram: @TheJoeyPinz https://www.instagram.com/TheJoeyPinz  • Twitter: @TheJoeyPinz  https://twitter.com/TheJoeyPinz • Facebook: @TheJoeyPinz https://www.facebook.com/TheJoeyPinz • TikTok:  @TheJoeyPinz  https://www.tiktok.com/@thejoeypinz • Minds:  @TheJoeyPinz  https://www.minds.com/thejoeypinz • YouTube:  @TheJoeyPinz  https://www.youtube.com/@thejoeypinzFinally,  join our newsletter: https://joeypinzconversations.com/#newsletterSupport the show

Nancy Quarcelino is in the LPGA Teaching & Club Professionals Hall of Fame. You'll hear her thoughts on the LIV Tour plus we go back in her career to hear what it was like being the Host Professional for the 1992 Sara Lee Classic on the LPGA Tour. We get a lesson for her on how to hit a high, soft pitch shot when we've short sided ourselves.

In this episode, I'm joined by 3 of the Top Instructors in the game Brian Jacobs, Cindy Miller, and Nancy Quarcelino, plus the Owner of the #1 Public Course in Alabama David Pursell for Farm Links at Pursell Farms. Brian Jacobs has been named one of the Top Instructors in the state of New York. He shares his perspective on the LIV Tour and who he likes this week at the US Open. We hear about his recent 2 day school with Jason Day's former Instructor Colin Swatton. We also get a couple of playing lessons for how to square up our clubface at impact and how to get up and down from a greenside bunker. Cindy Miller was the 2010 LPGA National Teacher of the Year and is annually named one of the Top Instructors in New York. She weighs in on the LIV Tour and what would happen to the LPGA if they decided to start a Women's Tour. We talk about the emerging Legends of the LPGA Tour and get a lesson on how to fix our slice. Nancy Quarcelino is in the LPGA Teaching & Club Professionals Hall of Fame. You'll hear her thoughts on the LIV Tour plus we go back in her career to hear what it was like being the Host Professional for the 1992 Sara Lee Classic on the LPGA Tour. We get a lesson for her on how to hit a high, soft pitch shot when we've short sided ourselves. Rounding out the show is the Owner of the #1 Public Course in the state of Alabama, FarmLinks at Pursell Farms, David Pursell. David shares the latest renovations they've done to the course. We learn about their new bunkers and drainage system. Plus, how David's artistic eye and Tripp Davis' design team went about renovating some of the holes, greens, and bunker locations.

New #TeesMe podcast episode alert with Jamie Taylor of Black Golf Directory What You'll Hear From passion to product, the Black Golf Directory - BGD Centralizing and uniting the Black Golf Community online Taking a step backwards, can be the pathway to greater opportunity The launch of BGD Job Listings, active diversity work - Golf ain't cheap, it's a down payment on a house High-Five Friday is the embodiment of “it takes a village” BGD Empowerment Academies - teaching what it takes to make it in golf Supporting the next great golfer, like Sisters Across America does Driving innovation in the industry, like Sports Agencies and the needs of an elite golfer Let's show them the money, write checks (or venmo/cashapp/zelle)“what really changes the game is investing in our youth” Jamie Taylor - Jamie's golf journey from Tennis to Golf, a family affair The business case for diversity in Golf - The impact of past messaging & the embedded mindset surrounding golf Real advice on profitability for golf course owners, the full experience matters (website, signage, practice areas) @girlscouts teaching us all the power of entrepreneurship - day to day staff grows the game of golf, the origin of JTMobile training Being an entrepreneur means learning to say no - Jamie's golf game and keeping up with her skills Most memorable golf story - her first golf tournament life lessons happen in golf CTA: put $5 on a future golfer for High-5 Friday ************************* What you should know: www.BlackGolfDirectory.com www.jtmobiletraining.com Mentions: @jtmobiledirectory @blackgolfdirectory @mostacksbirdies @orcabags @billDickey #manakikigolf @clevemetroparks @mountdoragolfclub @LPGAinternational @girlscouts ************************* BIO Jamie Taylor, LPGA, is an alumnae of Laurel School in Cleveland, OH. There she started her quest in growing the game of golf by starting the golf team her junior year. She was inducted into the Laurel School Sports Hall of Fame for this contribution. After high school, she attended Gannon University in Erie, PA, where she received a full ride to play on the women's varsity team. As the only African American in her conference; she served as captain her junior and senior year; was president of the Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC); and received her MBA. Her career as an LPGA Teaching and Club Professional began when she was hired as the first female Head Golf Professional for the Cleveland Metroparks in Cleveland, OH. There she ran 27-hole and 36-hole golf courses. During her tenure, she created several women's golf initiatives which were recognized by the Ohio Parks and Recreation, Crain's Business Magazine, and the African American Golfers Digest. In 2015, Jamie decided she wanted to make a bigger impact on the golf community and moved to Florida, where she was the Programs Manager for the LPGA Foundation. In 2018, Jamie started her first company, JT Mobile Training, to help other golf professionals learn how to attract and retain clients of diverse backgrounds. In 2020, Jamie created the Black Golf Directory website and in November she became a full-time entrepreneur! Her number one focus now is to continue to diversify golf, as well as, use her skills to help in growing other industries. Listen on Apple, Spotify, Google https://anchor.fm/TeesMe #TeesMe #podcast #storiesNeedToBeTold #untoldStories #golf #femalegolfers #ladiesGolf #womensgolf #blackGolfers #blackGolfMatters #2022 #IN18 #IN18Ways #entrepreneur #diversityTraining #equity #inclusion #training #golfPro #youthGolfers #LPGA #Cleveland #blackGolfDirectory #legacy #JamieTaylorInvitational #yepIsaidIt --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the Women of Golf Show! Tune in Tuesday 9:00 AM Eastern This week Cindy & Ted welcome back Symetra Tour Graduate & 2022 LPGA Tour Member, Fatima Fernandez Cano. Plus, Julieta Stack,LPGA Teaching Professional and Baltimore Golf Academy's Director of Instruction at Pine Ridge Golf Course. More on Fatima & Julieta: Fatima is a native of Santiago de Compostela, Spain. Four-time All-Sun Belt First Team selection for Troy University. Eight-time medalist including 2014 Sun Belt Conference Championship. 2014 Sun Belt Conference Freshman of the Year for the Trojans. Sun Belt Conference Women's Golfer of the Year and set Troy single-season scoring average record (72.79) in 2016. In 2020 she won the IOA Championship. Julieta is a nationally-known LPGA Teaching Professional and Baltimore Golf Academy's Director of Instruction at Pine Ridge Golf Course. Julieta has been teaching locally at Pine Ridge since 2006. She is a decorated and beloved teaching professional in Maryland and has been recognized nationally as one of the top teaching professionals in the country, amongst her peers. Join LIVE Tuesdays 9:00 - 10:00AM Eastern http://www.blogtalkradio.com/womenofgolf Or listen on these platforms:  iTunes , Stitcher, Tunein, Castbox, TalkStreamLive & Spotify.

Welcome to the Women of Golf Show! Tune in Tuesdays - 9:00 AM Eastern Cindy & Ted begin the No B.S. Zone with a discussion on "10 tips ... that will improve your golf game". Then later theywelcome special guest: Marissa Kulig Crow - Class A LPGA Teaching Professional at Lyman Orchards in Middlefield, CT. More on Marissa: Marissa enters her ninth season as a full time Teaching Professional at Lyman Orchards in Middlefield, CT. Marissa was honored with being named 2019 Teacher of the Year by the LPGA for the Northeast. Marissa and Lyman Orchards have built the most successful women’s golf program in the northeast and one of the biggest and best in the United States with well over 800 women attending the program in 2020 and over 160 women playing in the golf league. Since Marissa started the program at Lyman Orchards in 2013, over 3,800 female participants have gone through her Golf Fore Women program. Marissa has been in the golf business for the majority of her life with positions ranging from greens keeper, head golf professional, to general manager. She has been a member of the LPGA Teaching & Club Professional Division since 2001. Join us LIVE Tuesdays 9:00 - 10:00AM Eastern http://www.blogtalkradio.com/womenofgolf Or listen on any of these social media platforms:  iTunes , Stitcher, Tunein, Castbox, TalkStreamLive & Spotify.

Welcome to the Women of Golf Show! Tune in Tuesdays - 9:00 AM Eastern Cindy & Ted begin the No B.S. Zone with a discussion on 5 Quick Tips to Hit the Ball Farther. Then later theywelcome special guest: Kathy Hart Wood, LPGA Teaching Professional. More on Kathy: Kathy Hart Wood is ranked as one of LPGA Teaching and Club Professional’s Top 50 LPGA Teachers. She is the creator of The Groove, a golf instruction membership site that offers a resource for golfers learning and improving in the game. Kathy is also a Confidence Coach who helps players overcome the mental obstacles that interfere with performance. She offers coaching in group workshops and individual formats. Kathy currently teaches at Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club in Bedminster, NJ. and can be contacted at kathy@KathyHartWood.com. Join us LIVE Tuesdays 9:00 - 10:00AM Eastern http://www.blogtalkradio.com/womenofgolf Or listen on any of these social media platforms:  iTunes , Stitcher, Tunein, Castbox, TalkStreamLive & Spotify.

Ben and Kent are joined by Oneda Castillo, the third African-American to become a Class A status as a LPGA Teaching and Club Professional (T&CP) about her time teaching alongside Tiger Woods, her journey into the game of golf starting at the age of 30, how her childhood of being bused and put into a separate room from the white kids impacted her teaching approach how diversity can be improved within the sport, how Renee Powell inspired her to become a teacher, and the most fulfilling moments within her teaching career.

Ben Harpring and Kent Paisley are joined by two-time LPGA Tour winner Jimin Kang to discuss playing the KPMG Women's PGA Championship as an LPGA Teaching & Club Professional Member, her victories and what it's like coming down the stretch with a chance to win, and her favorite feeling in golf: her students hitting it pure for the first time. The co hosts then dive into players to watch at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship, and look at the Rolex Annika Major Award with two majors left to go.

Welcome to Golf Talk Live! Tune in LIVE Thursday at 6:00 PM Central This week on the Coaches Corner Panel: Pete Buchanan & Clint Wright. Joining me later in the show is my special guest: Cathy Kim – PGA/LPGA Teaching Professional. More on Cathy: Cathy is a teaching professional who helps golfers of all skill levels to achieve their personal and professional goals. She assesses the golfer’s physical abilities, listens to the player’s goals and tailors a game plan that best fits the player. Before starting a teaching career, Cathy played collegiate golf and attempted the road to the LPGA. Cathy taught at TPC Summerlin in Las Vegas, Nevada for 5 years before calling 1757 Golf Club home. One of her personal missions is to diversify the game and make it an equal access sport for everyone to enjoy. She also believes that golf can be used as a great business tool for professionals to help further their career. Join me LIVE Thursdays from 6:00 - 8:00PM Central http://www.blogtalkradio.com/golftalklive Or listen on these social media platforms:  iTunes , Stitcher, Tunein, Castbox, TalkStreamLive & Spotify.

Welcome to the Women of Golf Show! Tune in Tuesday - 9:00 AM Eastern This week on the Women of Golf, Cindy & Ted are joined by two great guests. Mike Nichols – Chief Business Officer, Symetra Tour More on Mike: Mike has been the Chief Business Officer of the LPGA Symetra Tour since July 2012. Prior to that, he served as the VP of Tournament Business Affairs at the LPGA, as well as the Championship Director of the 2005 US Senior Open. Then later in the show: Suzi Caprise,LPGA Teaching Professional. More on Suzi: Born Long Island, NY. She graduated from St. John's University and obtained a Master's Degree from North Texas State. Suzi began her career as a financial analyst for the US Government and Grumman Corporation. During this time, she became a Certified Financial Planner.Suzi did not begin to play golf until the age of 29 years when she took her first golf lesson. Due to her work and raising a young son, she wasn't able to spend much time playing the game until her late thirties. Her passion for the game helped her to make a career change and become a golf instructor. Join Cindy & Ted LIVE Tuesdays 9:00 - 10:00AM Eastern http://www.blogtalkradio.com/womenofgolf Or listen on any of these social media platforms:  iTunes , Stitcher, Tunein, Castbox, TalkStreamLive & Spotify.

Erin didn't pick up the game of golf until age 35, but then she went all in. She became a six-time club champion at Snohomish (Wash.) GC, and turned pro in 1996, competing on mini-tours throughout the U.S., winning the senior title of the 2003 Colorado Women's Open. She became a member of the LPGA Teaching & Club Professionals (and is now a Life Member), was a founder and director of the Washington State Women's Open, and is currently the director of the annual Northwest Women's Open. She is also the head golf coach for the varsity and middle school boys and girls teams at The Bush School in Seattle, and was named Coach of the Year in 2019.

Welcome to the Women of Golf Show! Tune in Tuesday - 9:00 AM Eastern This week on the Women of Golf, Cindy & Ted are joined by two great guests. Suellen Northrop - LPGA Teaching Professional, Player & Coach. More on Suellen: Suellen has been Head Professional at Peek & Peek Resort, Clymer, NY, Seven Springs Golf & CC, New Port Richey, FL, and Director of Golf at Bristol Harbour, Canandaigua, NY, and she has established the Suellen Northrop Golf School at golf clubs and resorts in New York and Florida. Then later in the show: Mandy Von See - V1 Sports Regional Sales Manager for the Southeast region. More on Mandy: Golf Industry Veteran Mandy Von See joined the V1 Sports (V1) team in 2019 as Regional Sales Manager for the Southeast region. Von See brings an enthusiasm for client relationships and a knack for bringing finely-tuned product solutions to businesses that need them. Von See comes to V1 after a successful run as Director of Operations at RoboGolfPro®. Join Cindy & Ted LIVE Tuesdays 9:00 - 10:00AM Eastern http://www.blogtalkradio.com/womenofgolf Or listen on any of these social media platforms:  iTunes , Stitcher, Tunein, Castbox, TalkStreamLive & Spotify.

Kay McMahon   Teacher - Author - Speaker LPGA T&CP Hall of Fame LPGA Top 50 Best Teachers - 2018 International Network of Golf - 2015 Player Development Winner NENY PGA Section Teacher of the Year - 2016 (3 times) Golf Digest 50 Best Women Teachers in America NENY PGA Section Horton Smith Award for Education LPGA Ellen Griffin Rolex Award Golf Magazine Top Regional Teachers NENY PGA Section President's Award LPGA National Teacher of the Year Past National LPGA T&CP President

Welcome to Golf Talk Live! Tune in Thursday 6:00 Central - (re-scheduled) On this week's Coaches Corner Panel: Jamie Leno Zimron & Bill Abrams & Paul Kaster. Plus, later I'm joined by my special guest: Meredith Kirk -  Creative Media Consultant & LPGA Teaching Professional. More on Meredith: Meredith is a creative media consultant and nationally ranked LPGA teaching professional and has been awarded with "Best Young Teacher in America" multiple years in a row by Golf Digest.  She is a former Mrs. South Carolina America (2014) and achieved recognition by Golf Magazine as being selected as a top “Innovator” in golf for her creative development of a national non-profit junior golf program that provided fitted golf equipment to youth. Meredith has been featured in Sports Illustrated/Golf.com as a “Most Beautiful Woman in Golf” and has appeared on national radio, cable, and television programs, including The Golf Channel. Join us LIVE Thursdays 6:00 - 8:00PM Central http://www.blogtalkradio.com/golftalklive Or listen on these social media platforms:  iTunes , Stitcher, Tunein, Castbox, TalkStreamLive & Spotify.

Welcome to Golf Talk Live! Tune in Thursday 6:00 - 8:00 PM Central Joining me on this week's Coaches Corner Panel: Jamie Leno Zimron & Dr. Alison Curdt. Then later in the show, I'm joined by my special guest: Meredith Kirk -  Creative Media Consultant & LPGA Teaching Professional. More on Meredith: Meredith Kirk is a creative media consultant and nationally ranked LPGA teaching professional and has been awarded with "Best Young Teacher in America" multiple years in a row by Golf Digest.  She is a former Mrs. South Carolina America (2014) and achieved recognition by Golf Magazine as being selected as a top “Innovator” in golf for her creative development of a national non-profit junior golf program that provided fitted golf equipment to youth. Meredith has been featured in Sports Illustrated/Golf.com as a “Most Beautiful Woman in Golf” and has appeared on national radio, cable, and television programs, including The Golf Channel. Join us LIVE Thursdays 6:00 - 8:00PM Central http://www.blogtalkradio.com/golftalklive Or listen on these social media platforms:  iTunes , Stitcher, Tunein, Castbox, TalkStreamLive & Spotify.

“I walked into the library of this pre-school, and found life. I saw joy, and children learning and playing, and I knew that I wanted to be around that…It was a defining moment for me.” (https://golfyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Headshot.jpg)   Kate Tempesta Founder, Owner and President of Fun Urban Golf Academy New York City and Montauk, Long Island As you can see, part of Kate Tempesta’s  title at the Urban Golf Academy includes “President of Fun.” In fact, you don’t have to dig too deeply into her website to believe that she really does enjoy her life’s work. And I suspect that the source of that happiness is based on the fact that she’s combined two of the things she enjoys most in life. And those would be her love of children, and her love for the game of golf…which also seems to be a recipe for her success in business. Kate Tempesta’s education, and her early career, focused on exercise science and fitness. She later transitioned to the educational arena where she created and taught the movement education program at St. Thomas More Play Group for ten years. After becoming an LPGA Teaching and Club Professional, she founded the Urban Golf Academy, located in the heart of New York City. (https://golfyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_7368.jpeg) According to Kate, “Children are always my source of daily inspiration.” With Kate at the helm over the past 12 years, UGA has delivered the joy of golf to at least 1,000 children each year. Most recently, Kate and her team have developed the Birdie Basics and Birdie Basics Pro boxes; a joint curriculum, lecture series, and utility kit that gives parents, teachers, and professional coaches the tools and access to implement UGA’s proven methods designed to turn their children and students into lifelong golfers…but more importantly, to empower them as individuals. Kate has consistently been recognized by Golf Digest magazine as one of the best women teachers in the game of golf (which is even more remarkable, given that she was 30 years-old when she started playing.)  She’s spoken on several panels about growing the game of golf, including the Inaugural PGA of America’s Junior Golf Summit, as well as the Youth & Family Golf Summit at a recent Merchandise PGA Show. Additionally, the PGA of Canada invited Kate to take part in their professional development series, offering Canadian PGA members the opportunity to learn some of the best practices of UGA. These include UGA’s trademark “Birdie-isms”; which are effective and engaging metaphors that take the complex physical, mental, and emotional concepts of golf and make them both accessible and memorable for children. Kate resides on the Upper West Side of New York City. In her spare time, you can find Kate kickboxing, swinging a sword and planning how UGA can positively effect children the world over. Kate believes in leaving each day a little better off than when it started…and I’m confident that hearing what she has to say will brighten your day. Show Highlights:  Kate’s lost sense of purpose and disconnection with “her tribe” during her early years in New York City The combination of circumstances that enabled Kate to find her true calling in life Why Kate believes that play is such an important part of learning and personal development for children How the Urban Golf Academy got started, and how it’s grown over the past 12 years The concept and mission underlying the Birdie Basics program What the USGA and PGA should be doing to grow interest in the game of golf at an early age The common elements found in golf, kick boxing and sword fighting Why the mind / body connection is essential in the game of golf Notable Quotes:  On how children learn: “Academics, play, and learning are not mutually exclusive. Play is the method for teaching, and learning is the...

We teed it up with Suzy Whaley, the President of the PGA of America. And while that’s the title she’s the most known for these days after just taking office in November, she wears a lot of other hats. On top of being President, she’s also the owner of Suzy Whaley Golf, the PGA Director of Instruction at the Country Club at Mirasol, a wife and a mother of two. We talk about everything—and Suzy shares her secret sauce to literally doing it all. She’s not only the first-ever female President of the PGA, but a dual member of the PGA of America and LPGA Teaching & Club Professional division, a PGA Master Professional, once chased a career on the LPGA Tour and has been recognized as one of the country’s top instructors that includes being named the Golf Digest State Teacher of the Year 10 different times. The list goes on and on. She’s an absolute rockstar—see and hear for yourself! You can follow Suzy on Twitter (@SuzyWhaley), on Instagram (@mammawhales) and learn more about her here!

Welcome to the Women of Golf Show! Tune in Tuesdays - 9:00 AM Eastern This week on the Women of Golf, Cindy & I congratulate Kelly Tan this past weekend's winner of the Symetra Tour – Florida’s Natural Charity Classic. Later in the show: Marvol Barnard – LPGA/PGA Professional & National President of LPGA Teaching and Club Professionals. More on Marvol: Marvol is the National President of the LPGA Teaching and Club Professionals. She is the recipient of the 2018 PGA National Player Development Award for her innovative and tireless efforts in bringing people into the game of golf, and keeping them in the game. Her many awards include being named LPGA National Teacher of the Year, LPGA Top 50 Best Teachers, Golf Digest's 50 Best Women Teachers, and the LPGA's Nancy Lopez Golf Achievement award. She splits her teaching time between Haven Golf Course in Green Valley, Arizona, and The Club at Las Campanas in Santa Fe, New Mexico. LIVE Tuesday mornings 9:00 - 10:00AM Eastern http://www.blogtalkradio.com/womenofgolf Or listen on any of these social media platforms:  iTunes , Stitcher, Tunein, Castbox, TalkStreamLive & Spotify.

Welcome to the Women of Golf Show! Tune in Tuesdays - 9:00 AM Eastern Cindy & Ted begin with a great discussion, "Building a Successful Pre-Shot Routine". Later in the show their joined by special guest: Suzi Caprise – LPGA Teaching Professional. More on Suzi: Born in Long Island, New York. She graduated from St. John's University and obtained a Master's Degree from North Texas State. Suzi began her career as a financial analyst for the US Government and subsequently for Grumman Corporation. During this time, she became a Certified Financial Planner. Suzi did not begin to play golf until the age of 29 years when she took her first golf lesson. "I enjoyed it immensely". LIVE Tuesday mornings 9:00 - 10:00AM Eastern http://www.blogtalkradio.com/womenofgolf Or listen on any of these social media platforms:  iTunes , Stitcher, Tunein, Castbox, TalkStreamLive & Spotify.

Welcome to the Women of Golf Show! Cindy & Ted  begin this week with a great discussion on The 4 Steps To Mental Mastery - You need four things to master golf and your mental game. Then later in the show their joined by special guest: Tara McKenna – MS, PGA/LPGA - Director of PGA Golf Management (PGM) at Florida Gulf Coast University. More on Tara: Tara is a dual Class A Member of both the PGA of America and the LPGA Teaching and Club Professional Division (T&CP) – an honor held by fewer than 240 female professionals in the country. Director of PGA Golf Management (PGM) at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU aka “Dunk City”) since 2010. Tara is the second Director at FGCU and only female PGA member serving in this role nationally. Tune in LIVE Tuesdays 9:00 - 10:00AM Eastern http://www.blogtalkradio.com/womenofgolf Listen on any of these social media platforms:  iTunes , Stitcher, Tunein, Castbox, TalkStreamLive & Spotify.

This week’s conversation is with Suzy Whaley, the PGA of America's first female President.Prior to being elected President last November, Suzy served for two years as PGA Secretary, and two years as Vice President.She is also the PGA Owner of Suzy Whaley Golf in Cromwell, Connecticut and the PGA Director of Instruction at the Country Club at Mirasol in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.Suzy is recognized as one of the country’s top golf instructors and has won numerous teaching awards including: Golf Digest Top 50 Instructor, LPGA Top 50 Instructor, Connecticut PGA Two-Time Teacher of the Year, Golf Digest State Teacher of the Year 10 times, and she’s instructed more than 300 children to collegiate golf.A dual member of the PGA of America and LPGA Teaching & Club Professional division, Suzy was a LPGA Tour member in 1990 and 1993.She famously qualified and participated in the 2003 Greater Hartford Open, becoming the first woman since Babe Zaharias in 1945 to qualify for a PGA Tour event.We discuss what that experience was like for her: the pressure that went into competing on the Men’s tour and how she overcame a moment where her nerves got the best of her.And …. how did that experience prepare her for current role, as she once again finds herself in a similar situation, charting new territory, this time as the leader of a massive organization.Athletic Greens: The most complete supplement for a better you. With 75 ingredients covering 11 areas of health, it gives you the optimum nutrition you need to perform your best, everyday.Receive a free 20-count travel pack of Athletic Greens (valued at $99) with any purchase!Claim here: athleticgreens.com/findingmastery

Carey Anne Nadeau, Founder of ODN, interviews Marvol Barnard, incoming President of the LPGA Teaching and Club Professionals. Marvol shares her thoughts about the importance of social networking in insurance and her strategies to promote diversity and inclusion, all while having a fun time.If you're looking to learn more about the LPGA and becoming a certified teaching professional, visit: http://www.lpga.com/tcp #inviteher

Welcome to Golf Talk Live! This week on the "Coaches Corner Panel" Chuck Evans - Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher, Golf Digest Top Teachers in America, Top 50 Growth of the Game Teachers. Chuck is the Director of Instruction at Emerald Bay Golf Course in Destin, FL and the owner of Chuck Evans Golf. Jamie Leno Zimron - Speaker, Instructor, Bodyworker & Consultant,Aikido 5th Degree Black Belt , Class A LPGA Teaching Professional, Corporate & Conference Speaker / Executive Trainer & Coach, Speaker for Vistage International and TEC Canada (The Executive Committee). Joining me this week is my special guest: Meredith Kirk – She's a creative media consultant, LPGA Teaching Professional who's been ranked as "Best Young Teacher in America" multiple years by Golf Digest. Plus former Mrs. South Carolina America (2014). Join us LIVE Thursday 6:00 - 8:00PM Central www.blogtalkradio.com/golftalklive Listen to Golf Talk Live on iTunes.com , Stitcher.com, Tunein.com & Talkstreamlive.com

Welcome to the Women of Golf Show! Cindy & I start this week's show off speaking with Zach Sepanik - Symetra Tour's - Media and Pulic Relations Official. Then later on the show we interview: Tammy Borden - Director of Operations for the LPGA Teaching and Club Professionals. Join us LIVE Tuesday 9:00 - 10:00AM Eastern http://www.blogtalkradio.com/womenofgolf Listen to the Women of Golf Show on these social media platforms  iTunes.com , Stitcher.com  & Tunein.com

For several years, the golf industry has undergone a concerted effort to increase golf participation - for playing and for careers - for women in golf. Hand in hand in that effort was the outreach to junior players as well. So has it made a difference? And what's the best way to get non-players involved in learning and playing the game? Deb Vangellow, the President of the LPGA Teaching and Club Professionals division joins us to discuss. 

Welcome to the Women of Golf Show! Cindy & Ted start this week's show discuss the "10 Things to Know Before Your First Round". Later we're joined by special guest: Taylor Babcock - LPGA Teaching & Club Professional. More on Taylor: A Graduate of Barry University with a Bachelor's in Sport Management and a Minor in Business. Here are a few of Taylor's Women's Golf Career Highlights: 2012 National Golf Coaches Association All-American Honorable Mention; 33rd Place National Player Ranking; 2012 Second-Team, All-Sunshine State Conference honors; 2012 Division II Academic All-District Honors; 2012 Division II Athletic Directors Association Academic Achievement Award; National Golf Coaches Association Scholar All-American (2010-2013), Sunshine State Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll (2010-2013) Join us LIVE - Tuesdays 9:00 - 10:00AM EST http://www.blogtalkradio.com/womenofgolf The broadcast is available as a Podcast at itunes.com & Stitcher.com

Welcome to the Women of Golf Show! Cindy & Ted are joined this week by special guest: Debbie O’Connell - LPGA Teaching & Club Professional/Professional Speaker/ Entrepreneur/Corporate Outing Management/Author More on Debbie: Debbie is an award winning Class A LPGA Teaching and Club Professional (T&CP), Professional Speaker and founder/owner of Golf-Positive, LLC. She is a dynamic, engaging, entertaining, keynote speaker and leadership advocate who has conveyed her message to numerous Fortune 500 companies. Her authentic positive nature motivates and challenges her audience to dream big. A seasoned media professional, Debbie is a published author of “Golf Positive! Live Positive!” She recorded a tip series “Golf Positive” for Audible, an Amazon own company. She has also continues to have multiple appearances on the Golf Channel, the next appearances is July 11, and has hosted numerous golf oriented radio shows as well as a television show “Par Fore the Course.” Join us LIVE - Tuesday 9:00 - 10:00AM EST http://www.blogtalkradio.com/womenofgolf The broadcast is available as a Podcast at itunes.com & Stitcher.com

Welcome to the Women of Golf Show! Cindy & Ted start this week's show off with a discussion on the 4 Laws of Perfect Practice, plus some questions from our listeners. Then later in the show were joined by this week's guest: Alecia Larsen, Class A LPGA Teaching Professional plus she's the Founder/President of Gratitude Golf, LLC, and Author of “The Missing Link” – The Powerful Role Of Self-Talk In The Mind Game Of Golf. Join us LIVE Tuesday 9:00 - 10:00AM Eastern http://www.blogtalkradio.com/womenofgolf The broadcast is available as a Podcast http://www.itunes.com

Welcome to the Women of Golf Show! Your hosts: Radio Host/Producer Ted J. Odorico & LPGA Professional - Cindy Miller. This week: Cindy Miller shares some highlights from "The Legends Championship" at the French Lick Resort, French Lick, IN & LPGA T&CP National Championship – Kissimmee Resort, FL. Later in the show we welcome - Shannon Hanley,LPGA Teaching Professional & Director of Instruction @ Haymaker Golf Course. Remember to join Cindy & Ted every Tuesday Morning 9:00 - 10:00 AM EST at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/womenofgolf The broadcast is available as a Podcast at http://www.itunes.com

555 Premium: Kay McMahon is a member of the LPGA T&CP (Teachers & Golf Pros) Hall of Fame who has given thousands of lessons and came to understand that there is a way to make the golf swing much less complicated. She developed the Golf 8.5 system and has had tremendous success with golfers who are just starting and single digit handicappers. We first met Kay back in May but have brought her back to break down her method and pick on a couple specifics to clarify exactly how simple it is.http://eduKaytionGolf.comWant to watch the full interview and see some of her work? Check out the complete conversation at GolfSmarter.com or our YouTube.com/GolfSmarterTV channel.  https://youtu.be/WU4TN-CCq1wThis episode is brought to you by Golf Overnight. If you’re about to take a vacation or golf trip, don’t have your golf clubs slow you down! This trip, have your clubs waiting for you...not the other way around! Save 20% when you use our exclusive promo code “gsmart" at GolfOvernight.com. Click on the ad at the bottom of the page at http://GolfSmarter.com and use the promo code “gsmart”.

541 Premium: Kay McMahon is in the LPGA Teaching Hall of Fame who established eduKaytion golf dedicated to quality and simplified instruction with her signature Golf 8.5 approach. Too much going on in your head for each shot? With Golf 8.5 there are 4 pre-swing steps followed by only 4.5 in-swing positions which produce a classic golf swing for players at ANY level from beginner to scratch. Golf 8.5 is easily understood, dimple, doable, repeatable, and highly successful.  For Premium Access subscribers, we also share our interview with Elizabeth Hall from the World Golf Hall of Fame in St. Augustine, Florida, which will also be the location for next year’s ING Conference.This is the first interview captured at the 26th Annual ING (International Network of Golf) conference in Midway, Utah. I conducted 16 interviews and captured a lot of video from this conference and will be sharing it all with you in upcoming episodes.      http://edukaytiongolf.comhttp://www.worldgolfhalloffame.org

Welcome to Golf Talk Live!  Joining me this week on the Coaches Corner Panel: John Hughes - PGA Master Professional , Vice President/Secretary, North Florida PGA Section & 2013 PGA of America Horton Smith Award Recipient. Paul Kaster - Golf Coach, and Forsgate Country Clubs - Director of Instruction Later in the broadcast I'm joined by: Rebecka Heinmert -Class A LPGA Teaching Professional. More about Rebecka: Rebecka has been a member of the LPGA since 2004 and is currently the LPGA Western Section Secretary. She played professionally for 3 years on the Futures tour (now Symetra Tour). Rebecka teaches at Oakmont Golf Course in Santa Rosa, CA. She has played golf for almost 30 years and taught hundreds of golfers and thousands of lessons. She is leading her third golf retreat for women on April 30th (more info on www.rebeckaheinmert.com). Her perspective on golf is a blend of technical skill as well as physical, mental and emotional skill. Rebecka uses a TrackMan launch monitor in her lessons, and has noticed that it helps students to improve faster. Join the conversation by calling (646) 716-4667 during the Live Broadcast, Thursday 6:00 - 8:00 PM Central on Golf Talk Live! Golf Talk Live is available at itunes.com and Stitcher.com

Welcome to the Women of Golf Show! This week Cindy Miller & I speak withBobbi Salmon - LPGA Teaching Professional. Here's more about Bobbi: Bobbi has competed in four British Opens, two U.S. Opens, and two LPGA Championships. She has played in Europe, Asia, and most recently on the LPGA Senior tour, also know as the Legends Tour. Her teaching experience includes national appearances, speaking engagements, clinics, and professional golf associations. She has been recognized as one of the top 50 teaching professionals in the U.S. by Golf for Women Magazine. Bobbi specializes in simplifying golf; a philosophy exemplified by her invention - a simple, yet powerful solution to addressing the most common mistakes made while putting. Join Cindy & I Tuesday mornings 9-10AM EST atwww.blogtalkradio.com/womenofgolf

Welcome to the Women of Golf Show! Cindy's off this week & I speak with PGA/LPGA Professional – Michele Trimarche. Here's a little about Michele: Michele Trimarche is a PGA/LPGA teaching professional at Alpine Country Club in Demarest, N.J. Michele has been selected among the Top 50 Teachers in the country by Golf for Women Magazine. Top 100 Teachers in the Northeast by Golf Magazine. USKG Top 50 Kids Teachers in the country- Honorable Mention. Michele is a Certified Yoga Teacher, Yoga for Golf Teacher, U.S. Kids Golf Certified Instructor and a Titleist Performance Institute Certified Golf/Fitness Professional. Join Cindy & I Tuesday mornings 9-10AM Eastern atwww.blogtalkradio.com/womenofgolf

Welcome to the Women of Golf Show! Cindy & I start things off with a discussion on the highly successful LPGA*USGA Girls Golf Program. ThenLPGA Teaching Professional – Jane Frost joins us. Here's more about Jane: Jane brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the lesson tee along with some very prestigious awards and golf industry recognition. She is well known in New England as an outstanding teacher and mentor. Her dedication to teaching has spanned over 30 years and in 2011 she joined an elite group, The Quarter Century Club of the PGA of America. Join us Tuesday morning LIVE from 9:00-10:00AM Easternwww.blogtalkradio.com/womenofgolf

Welcome to the Women of Golf Show! This week Cindy & I speak withPGA/LPGA Master Professional – Judy Alvarez. Here's a little about Judy: Judy Alvarez, of Palm City, Florida, who’s authored the nominated USGA Herbert Warren Wind Award book titled, Broken Tees and Mended Hearts. A Life’s Journey in Serving Wounded Warriors & Injured Spirits, has motivated, inspired and helped save many lives. For more than 20 years, Judy has been one of the nation's most acclaimed golf instructors and national speakers on accessible golf. She was the National Trainer for the PGA of America’s Military Golf Program (now called PGA H.O.P.E) from 2007 to 2014. She is a member of the PGA of America and a LPGA Master Professional with the LPGA Teaching and Club Professionals. Judy Alvarez Golf Academy is based out of The Florida Club in Stuart, Florida. Join Cindy & I Tuesday mornings 9-10AM Eastern atwww.blogtalkradio.com/womenofgolf

Welcome to the Women of Golf Show! Cindy & I speak with LPGA Teaching Professional - Karen Palacios-Jansen. Here's a little about Karen: Recently elected as VP of the LPGA T&CP for 2016-2018. Karen is a LPGA Teaching Professional, the 2008 LPGA National Teacher of the Year, has been voted one of America's "Top 50 Best Women Teachers" by Golf Digest Magazine since 1998. Jansen has her own golf events company-Swing Blade Enterprises in Mooresville, North Carolina, and served as managing editor for Golf Fitness Magazine. Jansen is a Nike Golf and CHEK Institute Performance Specialist as well as an AFAA certified personal trainer. She developed a golf-specific fitness system called Cardiogolf. Jansen is also a member of The Nike Golf Advisory Staff, for which she participates in Nike product development and promotions. Join Cindy & I Tuesday morning at 9:00 AM Eastern atwww.blogtalkradio.com/womenofgolf

Welcome to Golf Talk Live!  This week on Coaches Corner: Nicole Weller - Head Teaching Professional at The Landings Club in beautiful Savannah, Georgia, also member of the LPGA T&CP, PGA of America and Proponent Group. Brendan Elliott – PGA Golf Professional, Owner and Founder of Little Linksters. Kate Tempesta – Kate Tempesta, Founder, Partner and President of Fun, is a member of the LPGA T&CP and the Director of the Junior Golf Program at Montauk Downs. Tom Morton – PGA - Director of Player Development , President, Morton Golf Foundation Later in the show: Lawrence Taylor (LT) - Football Hall of Fame Legend, Former NFL Linebacker for the NY Giants, plus Paula Pearson-Tucker ,LPGA Teaching and Club Professional, and head golf professional for the City of Lauderhill, FL. Lawrence & Paula present - Lawrence “LT” Taylor’s 7th Annual Throwback Celebrity Golf Weekend, benefiting the Fore Life Inc. Fore Life, Inc. is a not for profit organization that uses the game of golf and its character building skills to empower vulnerable youth to help them survive and succeed. Golf Talk Live is also available for download on iTunes, and Stitcher.com. Join usthis Thursday at 6PM CST right here on GolfTalkLive.

Welcome to Golf Talk Live!  This week on Coaches Corner: Clint Wright – A 30 year member of the PGA, Partner at TGM Golf, The R3 Approach Scott Seifferlein – Golf Ambassador and Owner of GrandRapidsGolfLesson.com, plus author of several books. John Weir - Director of Mental Golf Academy and Peak Performance Coach & Author. Scott Millman –Master Teaching Professional – Founder of The Millman N.R.G. Foundation, No Restrictions Golf Later in the show I interview:Debra Pentz & Peggy Briggs - Co-Authors of the book “Smashing Balls” Golf, Opening Doors for Women. Meet the Ladies: Debra Pentz, DC -is the owner of Active Spine Center a private chiropractic, massage therapy and physical therapy practice. Peggy Briggs - is a Class A member of the LPGA Teaching and Club Professional. Don't forget Golf Talk Live is available for download on iTunes, and Stitcher.com. Be sure to join us Thursday at 6PM CST right here on www.blogtalkradio.com/golftalklive.

Welcome to the "Women of Golf Show!" Joining Cindy & I this week Kay McMahon, an LPGA Teaching & Club Professional,Hall of Famemember, a PGA of America Quarter Century Class A - Member, and Past National LPGA T&CP President. Here's more about Kay McMahon: Kay is recognized in the golf world as a well-renowned instructor, a teacher of teachers, and an outstanding, entertaining, enthusiastic speaker exhibiting her passion for the game of golf. Over her 30 year teaching career, Kay has conducted numerous educational workshops through the LPGA T&CP and various sections of the PGA of America. Over the past fourteen years, Kay established and successfully directs eduKaytion golf, The Northeast’s #1 year-round golf education company, dedicated to quality instruction – now headquartered at Cranwell Spa & Golf Resort, Lenox, MA. Kay has been teaching for over 30 years, growing the game through her extraordinarily simplistic approach of teaching known as Golf 8.5. The trademark Golf 8.5 method is understandable, simple, doable and highly achievable. She establishes an easy environment designed around each student’s learning style, resulting in high and immediate success rates. . . guaranteed! Join Cindy & I Tuesday Morning at 9:00 AM EST on www.blogtalkradio.com/womenofgolf

While Kelly Sheehan might be the lone contestant currently not competing on the professional circuit, she plans to channel her 10 years of experience as a certified PGA of America and LPGA teaching professional to overcome the various challenges facing her. After graduating from Florida Southern College with a degree in sports management, her career path took her to the business side of golf.  As Big Break Sandals Resorts’ oldest contestant, Sheehan says, “I wanted to earn success in the business world before attempting to play professionally.” Her resume is living proof.  Sheehan is a dual Class A Member of the PGA of America and the LPGA Teaching and Club Professional division, and has received numerous awards during her career, including LPGA Golf Professional of the Year, PGA Merchandiser of the Year, and was the first female head golf professional within the Marriott / Ritz-Carlton family (Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando, Fla.).  She believes her success on the business side of golf gives her a mental edge on the course. Sheehan began playing golf at 12, when her father suggested lessons with a local female PGA Professional.  Shortly thereafter, she chose golf as an elective class in grade school.  When she defeated all of the boys after her first class, she realized she would play golf the rest of her life.  She excelled at high school golf in Wisconsin, earning the Wisconsin Junior Player of the Year at 17.  She was awarded a golf and academic scholarship to Florida Southern College, garnering 2nd Team All-America honors during the 1998-99 season.  Sheehan competed in three NCAA Championships and took third place individually her junior year, breaking the record low score for the tournament on the final day.  She also qualified for the U.S. Amateur and U.S. Public Links her junior year of college, and competed in several Duramed FUTURES Tour events as an amateur.  Currently, she is a teaching professional at Reunion Resort and Club in Orlando.Click here for the Deal of the Week courtesy of Golflandwarehouse.com use promo code "GTR" for BIG discounts! Thank you to our GTR Partners please visit their sites and support the businesses that support GTR! Slickstix Avila Beach Golf Resort Blacklake Golf Resort Golflandwarehouse Avila La Fonda Hotel Inn at Avila Beach Email Mike and Billy at info@golftalkradio.com with questions, comments or whatever

Mike's Course - Mike & Billy talk about Billy's trip as a National Trainer for the First Tee and a great story about Jack Nicklaus that you won't want to miss! The first hour guest is: DEBBIE O’CONNELL LPGA CLASS A PROFESSIONAL Palm City, Florida Co-Founder, Ladies Links Fore Golf, LLC www.ll4g.com Debbie O’Connell is a 19-year veteran of women’s professional golf and a Class A rated member of the LPGA Teaching and Club Professional Membership. A former celebrity golfer and radio show host of “The Debbie O’Connell Show” for a decade, Debbie has a formidable reputation within the world of women’s golf. In 2007 she was the recipient of the LPGA’s prestigious Nancy Lopez Achievement Award. Previously she has been honored as the LPGA’s National and Southeast Section “Professional of the Year.” Within the LPGA, Debbie served as The Chairperson of the National Club Professional Advisory Committee for five years, and as the Tournament Coordinator for the Southeast Section for two years, founding and hosting the Sections Mixed Team Championship. She has participated in dozens of LPGA Teaching and Club professional sanctioned tournaments, and has served as a committee member for numerous tournaments and seminars on both the section and the national level. Debbie also has been a speaker at LPGA National and Section seminars, and has also produced videos for the LPGA and T&CP Hall of Fame Induction, including theme and highlight videos for two national summits and the "Eagle Award" winners in the Southeast Section. A generous volunteer, Debbie founded and directs the Bobbi Salmon Scleroderma Project, a national campaign to raise money for Scleroderma Research. She also runs two local annual Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Golf Tournaments, and captained a Ladies’ Links Fore Golf team in the walk for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. She is also an ardent supporter and contributor to the fund-raising golf tournament held for the Children’s Home Society of Martin County. In 2006, Debbie co-founded Ladies Links Fore Golf, LLC, where she provides expertise in golf training and education, and plays a management and leadership role in the development of the tournaments, seminars and golf improvement tips. Big E calls in with his Par 5 for the week! Click here for the Deal of the Week courtesy of Golflandwarehouse.com use promo code "GTR" for BIG discounts! Thank you to our GTR Partners please visit their sites and support the businesses that support GTR! Slickstix Avila Beach Golf Resort Blacklake Golf Resort Golflandwarehouse Avila La Fonda Hotel Inn at Avila Beach Email Mike and Billy at info@golftalkradio.com with questions, comments or whatever!