Podcast appearances and mentions of morgan pressel

Before she was a standout on the LPGA Tour, Morgan Pressel was just a kid who lost her Mom to breast cancer. Using her fame on the course, and with great assistance from PGA of America Professional Paul Clivio, Morgan has gone on to raise more than $14 million through the Morgan Pressel Foundation to fight this insidious disease. Join Bob and Kelly as we talk with Morgan and Paul, and as we celebrate the great work also being done by the South Florida PGA Section to benefit their community.

Tony opens the show by talking about Caitlin Clark coming to DC to play the Mystics, the Jets' win over the Pats, and also about Shohei Ohtani's monster day. Morgan Pressel calls in to talk about the Solheim Cup and her career as a player, James Carville and Jeff Ma phone in with their weekly picks, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Song : Brian Hoyt “Whiskey Sunrise” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Morgan Pressel forgets she's doing live TV, and is Flavor Flav getting paid?

Grant and Beth Ann dive into the Lexi Thompson retirement news and Nelly Korda's historic run

Today George and Eamon preview this weeks event, The Valero Texas Open and preview a look at Augusta National for next weeks Masters. Rex Hoggard stops by to discuss the field and the big players at the Valero Texas Open. The top women's amateur players are already underway for round 1 of the Augusta National Women's Amateur Championship, so we have Anna Jackson live at Augusta with Morgan Pressel breaking down all the coverage live. Beth Ann Nichols & Paige MacKenzie stop by the program to give analysis of first round action and preview the week ahead. Paige MacKenzie-4:01 Rex Hoggard-11:52 Beth Ann Nichols-25:16 Anna Jackson + Morgan Pressel-38:19

After over a decade in pro golf Stephan Jaeger got his first PGA TOUR win in Houston! The victory punched his ticket to the Masters so he joins us to discuss how his big week at the Texas Children's Houston Open has changed his career trajectory. We have a week until the pros arrive at Augusta National for the year's first major, but that doesn't mean we have to wait to see world class golfers tee it up there! The top women's amateur players are there this week for the Augusta National Women's Amateur Championship, so we have Morgan Pressel, Beth Ann Nichols & Paige MacKenzie stop by the program to give in-depth previews of all the action. Wake Forest standout Rachel Kuehn is in the field for the fourth time this week. The graduate student shared her thoughts on the event and how her past experiences at Augusta National could provide her an advantage this go around. Stephen Jaeger (25:54) Rachel Kuehn (36:22)

In today's episode, we'll cover an 18-year-old making a hole-in-one, Sergio Garcia missing out on The Open, the controversy surrounding LIV Golf, a golfer's unfortunate club theft, and Michelle Wie West's retirement, with notable moments from Nelly Korda and Morgan Pressel.Sources: Yahoo Sports, ABC News, Golf Digest, Essentially Sports, Aberdeen Live

Major championship season is underway on the LPGA Tour! With the iconic Chevron Championship changing venues from Mission Hills to Carlton Woods in Texas this year, we have a loaded lineup of guests this week to get us acclimated to the new golf course. First up are Judy Rankin and Morgan Pressel, both former champions! Amy Rogers also reports from the golf course with word from the players on how they are acclimating to a much longer, windier track for the season's first major. On the PGA TOUR, the unique team format of the Zurich Classic makes it one of the most fun weeks every year! This time brothers Matthew & Alex Fitzpatrick are teaming up, as well as Cal-Berkeley alumni Collin Morikawa and Max Homa, a.k.a. "HOMAKAWA." Damon and Eamon get the chance to speak to both teams about how they plan to ham & egg their way to victory in New Orleans. Matthew & Alex Fitzpatrick (13:50) Judy Rankin (21:59) Morgan Pressel (43:08) Collin Morikawa & Max Homa (55:32)

The Major Champion and longtime LPGA star joins Claude as she transitions to an analyst role for NBC/Golf Channel to discuss Nelly Korda's star power, the state of women's golf and the significance of the upcoming US Open at Pebble Beach Tell your friends about the new show and be sure to follow Claude to submit questions, enter giveaways and keep up with the latest Son of a Butch updates on Instagram at @ClaudeHarmon3. Thanks to our partner: Cobra Golf // Everybody I coach wants faster speeds + more power and the new Cobra Aerojet delivers with Advanced Aerodynamics, PWR-BRIDGE Weighting and a PWRSHELL H.O.T Face. Pursue new levels of speed and explore all three Aerojet Drivers at CobraGolf.com.    Son of a Butch is produced in partnership with Wasserman. The views and opinions expressed by guests interviewed on the Podcast, including all program participants and guests, are solely their own current opinions regarding events and are based on their own perspective and opinion. The views and opinions expressed do not reflect the views or opinions of Claude Harmon, Wasserman, or the companies with which any program participants/interviewees are, or may be, affiliated.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've all heard the adage that people don't leave bad companies, they leave bad leaders. So, for young and aspiring club managers to succeed, building effective leadership skills needs to be a top priority. For Rob Roxborough, relationships are the currency of how he conducts business, and his leadership style focuses on building and nurturing authentic relationships with not only his team but with everyone that he meets along the way.  The human element of leadership is even more essential during today's unprecedented times than ever before which is why Rob's ‘making a difference' leadership style results in him being continually recognized as one of Canada's most exceptional club industry leaders.Highlights from this episode of The GIG Podcast that you don't want to miss:4:55 – Learn about how Rob was chosen for the role at Magna Golf Club and what attracted the ownership group to him and led them to bring him on board.12:31 – Find out what inspired Rob to take on his current role at The Pulpit Club and how it compares to his other stops.19:55 – Uncover the qualities and traits that Rob believes define his leadership style.28:22 – Hear about if Rob learned to be a leader from being exposed to other great leaders, or if it just came to him naturally.37:45 – Get Rob's thoughts on accountability and why it's an important part of being a great leader.48:03 – Find out what structured ways there are to communicate the vision of your club to every single member of your team.54:20 – Learn about the differences between how you manage your “bosses” versus how you manage your team.59:45 – What advice Rob has for all the future leaders working in our industry today.About Rob RoxboroughRob is a 25 Year Member Class “A” Executive Professional of the PGA of Canada and has been the General Manager at The Pulpit Club in Caledon, Ontario since May 2020.  Rob was honoured to be awarded the 2020 Executive Professional of the Year by the PGA of Ontario, and was a finalist for the 2020 Dick Munn, PGA of Canada Executive Professional of the Year Award.Other career highlights and milestones include:2015 – 2020: Executive Director, The National Golf Club of Canada, Woodbridge, ON.2013-2015: Chief Operating Officer (COO), Hamilton Golf & Country Club, Ancaster, ON.2001-2013: General Manager & Executive Professional, Magna Golf Club, Aurora, ON.1999-2001: Director of Golf, Deer Creek Golf and Country Club, Ajax, ON.Played events on the Canadian Tour, provincial / sectional events, and PGA of Canada Championships.Jacksonville State University, NCAA, 4-year varsity letterman. Alumni member of the JSU College of Business, and Gamecock Club Athletic Association.Organized, directed, and facilitated fundraising event featuring President Bill Clinton, Clinton Foundation, Magna Golf Club 2001.Organized, directed, and facilitated the inaugural Tiger Woods Invitational, Magna Golf Club 2005 (made for tv event).Organized, directed, and facilitated several Scotiabank Charity Challenges 2006-2009, annually featuring Annika Sorenstam accompanied by Natalie Gulbis, Lorie Kane, Alena Sharp and Morgan Pressel and the nation's top ranked junior girls (all made for tv events).Organized, directed, and facilitated three Golf Town charity matches, all made for television events 2008-2010 featuring, David Toms, Sergio Garcia, Ernie Els, J.J. Henry, Tom Watson, Bernhard Langer (all made for tv events).2014- Present, Board of Directors, Mike Weir Foundation mikeweirfoundation.com1999-2000 built from a start-up the Jim McLean Golf Academy at Deer Creek, the #1 ranked golf school program in C

The Solheim Cup is the single most important Cup competition in women's golf.  In this biennial competition, the United States women have competed against the best women from Europe since 1990.  The US hold a 10 - 7 advantage over their European counterparts, but the European team are the defending champions and will have "home field" advantage as the 2023 event will be hosted at Finca Cortesina Golf Club near Malaga, Spain.   Stacy Lewis will captain the 2023 US Women's Team against Team Europe being captained by Suzann Petersen, the perennial nemesis of the American team.  Always an engaging and thoughtful person, Stacy discusses her preparations for the 2023 competition, her assistant captains, and her goals for the team, including of course, winning the Solheim Cup back for the United States.  With the completion of the Chevron Championship at the Dinah Shore course at Mission Hills, it marked the end of an era as the venerated event moves to the greater Houston area for 2023.  As a past champion of the event and a leading figure in women's golf, Stacy shares her experience of playing at Mission Hills, what the event meant for the development of women's professional golf, and her thoughts on how the LPGA tour has evolved since her rookie year in 2009. Stacy is a former World No.1, she has won 13 times on tour, including 2-major championships.  She won the Vare Trophy twice, in 2013 and 2014,  The Vare trophy is awarded to the player with the season's lowest scoring average.  She also won the Rolex Player of the Year award twice in 2012 and 2014, while also winning the LPGA Money Title in 2014.  

We've all heard the adage that people don't leave bad companies, they leave bad leaders. So, for young and aspiring club managers to succeed, building effective leadership skills needs to be a top priority.    For Rob Roxborough, relationships are the currency of how he conducts business, and his leadership style focuses on building and nurturing authentic relationships with not only his team but with everyone that he meets along the way.  The human element of leadership is even more essential during today's unprecedented times than ever before which is why Rob's ‘making a difference' leadership style results in him being continually recognized as one of Canada's most exceptional club industry leaders.   Highlights from this podcast episode that you don't want to miss:   4:22 – Learn about how Rob was chosen for the role at Magna Golf Club and what attracted the ownership group to him and led them to bring him on board. 11:51 – Find out what inspired Rob to take on his current role at The Pulpit Club and how it compares to his other stops. 18:44 – Uncover the qualities and traits that Rob believes define his leadership style. 27:47 – Hear about if Rob learned to be a leader from being exposed to other great leaders, or if it just came to him naturally. 37:15 – Get Rob's thoughts on accountability and why it's an important part of being a great leader. 47:31 – Find out what structured ways there are to communicate the vision of your club to every single member of your team. 53:50 – Learn about the differences between how you manage your “bosses” versus how you manage your team. 59:11 – What advice Rob has for all the future leaders working in our industry today.   About Rob Roxborough   Rob is a 25 Year Member Class "A" Executive Professional of the PGA of Canada and has been the General Manager at The Pulpit Club in Caledon, Ontario since May 2020.  Rob was honoured to be awarded the 2020 Executive Professional of the Year by the PGA of Ontario, and was a finalist for the 2020 Dick Munn, PGA of Canada Executive Professional of the Year Award.   Other career highlights and milestones include:   2015 – 2020: Executive Director, The National Golf Club of Canada, Woodbridge, ON. 2013-2015: Chief Operating Officer (COO), Hamilton Golf & Country Club, Ancaster, ON. 2001-2013: General Manager & Executive Professional, Magna Golf Club, Aurora, ON. 1999-2001: Director of Golf, Deer Creek Golf and Country Club, Ajax, ON. Played events on the Canadian Tour, provincial / sectional events, and PGA of Canada Championships. Jacksonville State University, NCAA, 4-year varsity letterman. Alumni member of the JSU College of Business, and Gamecock Club Athletic Association. Organized, directed, and facilitated fundraising event featuring President Bill Clinton, Clinton Foundation, Magna Golf Club 2001. Organized, directed, and facilitated the inaugural Tiger Woods Invitational, Magna Golf Club 2005 (made for tv event). Organized, directed, and facilitated several Scotiabank Charity Challenges 2006-2009, annually featuring Annika Sorenstam accompanied by Natalie Gulbis, Lorie Kane, Alena Sharp and Morgan Pressel and the nation's top ranked junior girls (all made for tv events). Organized, directed, and facilitated three Golf Town charity matches, all made for television events 2008-2010 featuring, David Toms, Sergio Garcia, Ernie Els, J.J. Henry, Tom Watson, Bernhard Langer (all made for tv events). 2014- Present, Board of Directors, Mike Weir Foundation mikeweirfoundation.com 1999-2000 built from a start-up the Jim McLean Golf Academy at Deer Creek, the #1 ranked golf school program in Canada (National Post) with renowned U.S. based instructor Jim McLean.   To contact Rob directly, he can be reached via email at rroxborough@thepulpitclub.com.   About Golf Industry Guru   Golf Industry Guru is an online education community that helps golf club owners and managers improve their people, their business, and their profits.  GIG's mission is to connect the people with the knowledge to the people who need it and be the number one online educational resource for every person working in the golf industry around the world.   For more information on GIG's product & services, follow us on social media and please visit us at www.golfindustryguru.com.     For additional details, please contact: James Cronk 604-889-4707 james@golfindustryguru.com

Jim sits down with Morgan Pressel two time winner on the LPGA and current NBC/Golf Channel golf analyst. We talk about her quick success as a young player at the professional level, what makes an elite player elite, Solheim Cup and her transition into the tv side of golf. She tells about her passion for early detection of breast cancer and how she has helped over $10 Million for breast cancer after losing her mom early in life. @LPGA @mpressel @MP_Foundation @CallawayGolf @TheSolheimCupUSA

Ep. #15, hear Caroline catch-up with Thayer Lavielle, the Executive Vice President at The Collective, which is the women's division of the sports marketing & talent management company, Wasserman.On August 2, 2021, Thayer and her team launched The Collective® Marketplace: the first & only online collectible & memorabilia marketplace that is dedicated to women's sports. The Collective® Marketplace platform enables fans to buy authentic game-used, autographed memorabilia and licensed products of the world's biggest women athletes. The Marketplace launched with contributions from some of the biggest names in women's sports, including Sue Bird, Mia Hamm, Alix Klineman, Hilary Knight, Alex Morgan, Katelyn Ohashi, Nneka Ogwumike, Morgan Pressel, Megan Rapinoe, April Ross, Breanna Stewart and Diana Taurasi.  Not only will The Collective® Marketplace put money directly into the pockets of women athletes, it's the first time that women's sports fans will have access to a robust supply of memorabilia.The Collective is launching this platform during a record-breaking year for women's sports collectibles & memorabilia sales. In 2021 alone, eBay has seen a significant rise in women's sports trading cards sales, with WNBA card sales up more than 1,100% over two years, and women's soccer card sales up 172%. Recently, an Alex Morgan card sold for $16,000, a Serena Williams rookie card went for $14,483, and a Mia Hamm Rookie Card sold for $34,440 at auction, making it the top-selling women's sports card of all-time. Listen to Thayer and Caroline discuss how The Collective® Marketplace is a game-changer for women athletes & women's sports fans alike.This episode was recorded on August 2, 2021. Shop the The Collective® Marketplace.More from GOALS The Business Case For Women's Sports Newsletter: Sign-upFollow GOALS on Twitter: @goals_sports_Follow GOALS on Instagram: @goals_sports_Follow GOALS on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/goals-sports Shop: goals-sports.com/shopEmail: hello@goals-sports.com

Andy and Brendan return to an old favorite format, the SGS Spotlight. The subject of this episode is the 2005 U.S. Women’s Open at Cherry Hills, won by the relatively unknown and extreme longshot, Birdie Kim, who pulled off one of the greatest shots in major championship history to clinch her only LPGA win. They set up how that historic venue played (hard) for this Women’s Open and if it’s due for another one. They discuss the trio of amateur phenoms in 15-year-old Michelle Wie, 17-year-old Morgan Pressel, and 19-year-old Brittany Lang all contending on Sunday to become the second ever amateur winners of the championship. This was also where Annika Sorenstam’s bid to win a calendar year slam came undone and Lorena Ochoa’s really started to take off. Ochoa also hit one of the worst shots you will ever see, which gets ample coverage here with citation to some humorous one-liners from Johnny Miller. They conclude with some of the larger themes on what happened to Birdie and the expectations (and burdens) that were then set for Wie, Pressel, and Lang.

Author Scott Gummer has discovered a fascinating untold story of a depression era character who shot 116 the first time he played golf and followed it up six months later with a 77 on his second round. Fascinated by golf's baffling complexity and dissatisfied by instructor's explanations, Homer Kelly had a 28 year odyssey that resulted in a book called the "Golfing Machine" published in 1969. Today, Kelley's theories and research have guided players like Bryson DeChambeau, Steve Elkington and Morgan Pressel. There is even a school of training that can be found at TheGolfingMachine.com. HomerGolf.com Golf Smarter and Golf Smarter Mulligans are brought to you by DynamicGolfers.com/golfsmarter. Join host Fred Greene and thousands of golfers around the world who start each morning with a short, yet effective video workout designed specifically for golfers to improve flexibility and mobility. Get your 7 day free trial and 15% off your membership with checkout ‘golfsmarter’ at DYNAMICGOLFERS.COM/golfsmarter.456

The time for you to be a youth phenom has passed, most likely unless you're 8 years old watching this podcast. Morgan Pressel an LGPA golfer who qualified for the U.S. Women's Open at the age of 12 joins the show to talk about her career and the pressures of a young phenom. Not only that, we revisit an old, legendary movie that seems to have everyone disagreeing in our classic segment, In or Out. Visit StickandHack.com for the best in golf entertainment, tips, laughs, and community. Follow us:On Twitter: http://bit.ly/3aiKJCYOn Facebook: http://bit.ly/3akt1ip On Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Ie9DYkVisit StickandHack.com today to become a free member of Stick & Hack to get access to events, special perks on products, and major golf brands. Plus join a community of golfers around the country!

In this edition of Forward Press, Golfweek's David Dusek chats with Beth Ann Nichols about Austin Ernst's win at the Drive On Championship, Morgan Pressel's debut on Golf Channel, a look ahead to the Solheim Cup, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time LPGA winner & Major Champion, Morgan Pressel joins Girls N' Golf to discuss the new LPGA schedule and last weekend's Race for Unity. If you aren't already, SUBSCRIBE to Callaway Golf YouTube Channel now: http://www.youtube.com/c/callawaygolf?sub_confirmation=1 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time LPGA Tour winner and six-time Solheim Cup Team USA member Morgan Pressel appeared on “A New Breed of Golf” today, a SiriusXM radio show hosted by Michael Breed, to discuss her competitive drive and the different ways she has remained busy at home.

Jeff and Lex are joined on the phone by two-time LPGA Tour winner, Morgan Pressel! The trio talks about how to hone in on your fundamentals, whilst staying at home, who built Morgan's first set of Callaway clubs, and what is keeping her busy during the unexpected down time. ______ Listen to new episodes of the Callaway Golf Podcast with Jeff Neubarth every Tuesday and Thursday as he takes you inside the outgoing marketing department of Callaway HQ. Jeff introduces new characters regularly, spar with special guests and occasionally say things they're definitely not supposed to. Subscribe on iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…ow/id1468971502 Subscribe on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3tlsSmd51veQROKRQWKSiF See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. captain Juli Inkster joins Will Gray on the latest Golf Channel Podcast prior to next month's Solheim Cup at Gleneagles. Inkster discusses why she used her two captain's picks on veterans Stacy Lewis and Morgan Pressel, and breaks down the U.S. teams chances to win their third straight Solheim Cup.

LPGA star Morgan Pressel discusses the connection between sponsors and the women’s golf tour. She also talks about her career and future plans. Plus, why Kevin Durant may owe teammate Steph Curry and why there are fewer American top tennis players. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

PODCAST NOTE: Listeners can tune in to iHeart Radio 740 The Game Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. to hear The Golf Insiders live. Add The Golf Insiders podcast to your iPhone as an app. 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.  Holly G is in the studio flying solo bringing you the inside scoop on all things golf during another hour of intelligent golf talk. The Golf Insiders VIP Golf Card is now on sale for only $99 at www.thegolfinsiders.com. Cardholders can play 18 holes of golf at each of the 11 participating golf courses around the Central Florida area. A round of golf and cart are included in the price for the cardholder. Purchase your Golf Insiders VIP Golf Card at The Golf Insiders or at www.740thegame.com.  Todd Lewis, The Golf Channel, calls in to start the show off talking about the Greenbrier Classic and the upcoming Open Championship from St. Andrews. Danny Lee won the Greenbrier Classic for his first win on the PGA Tour by outlasting three others and winning on the second hole in a sudden-death playoff. He won the U.S. Amateur Championship and now knows he can win on the PGA Tour. At the Greenbrier, Robert Streb putted with his wedge after damaging his putter during the final round of the tournament. Holly asks Todd about Bubba Watson, a resident at the Greenbrier Classic. Todd says that when a player wins he's mentally fatigued among many other things.  Holly G asks Todd about Rory McIlroy announcing that he will miss the Open Championship due to an ankle injury he suffered while playing having a kick about with his friends. Todd feels that it is very smart of Rory to do this and give his body a chance to heal, especially after all that Tiger has tried to push through his pain and injuries. Todd said that he had injured his own ankle just by stepping off a curb while at the Dubai Championship. Jordan Spieth opted not to go to St. Andrews and scout the course for the upcoming Open Championship, but instead play the John Deere Classic. Todd says that there are a lot of birdies to be had at this course. Holly and Todd spoke about the fact that some people believe that he should be at St. Andrews scouting the course and prepare to win his third consecutive Major championship.  Todd says that Spieth feels a loyalty to John Deere since they gave him a sponsor's exemption that led to a victory and launched his career. Holly and Todd also mention that Spieth is the favorite according to Vegas now that McIlroy is out.  "He's not the longest off the tee ... but he has two big things that make him an elite player, there is no better clutch putter on the PGA Tour, his will, determination and heart is unmatched on the PGA Tour," said Lewis.  Tony Leodora, GolfTalk Live and Golfstyles Magazine, calls in from the site of the U.S. Women's Open Championship at the Lancaster Country Club, Pa., to talk about this week's Major Championship event. Tony says that the course is a William Flynn designed golf course. Flynn has also designed other notable courses like Shinnecock Hills in Long Island and Cherry Hills in Denver. Tony said that Flynn was quarantined in the Philadelphia area for about 10 years during an outbreak of Tuberculosis. So Flynn worked in the Philadelphia area and spent some of his time designing several golf courses.  As for the U.S. Women's Open this week, Tony mentioned that there have been torrential rains in the central Pennsylvania area and heavy rain was falling while he was on the phone with Holly G. Tony pointed out that 10 former women's open champs are playing in the this year's tourney as well as 10 former second place finishers like Stacy Lewis, Morgan Pressel and Suzann Pettersen. So it is sure to be an exciting week of golf. If you aren't in Lancaster for the tournament this week, you can watch it on Fox Sports and Fox Sports1, so check your local listings. Golf Digest Top 50 Coach @GaryGilchrist calls in from the #USWomensOpen in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to talk to Holly G about all things golf and his FREE Summer Golf Camp Session at the Gilchrist Golf Academy at Mission Inn Resort & Club, Howey in the Hills, Fla. Listeners can sign up on The Golf Insiders home page for the Gilchrist Golf Academy Fantastic Giveaway worth $1,850. Gilchrist coached Yani Tseng and helped he ascend to become the #1 ranked women's golfer in the World. Now one of his LPGA players he is coaching is Shanshan Feng. Gary feels that Feng is one of the most consistent ball strikers in the world. Gilchrist says that the women will have to learn how to putt the greens, especially with all the rain this week.  Holly and Gary talked about the Swingclick training aid that he had a chance to test recently. I'm really impressed with the product, it's something that you can take to the range and it you don't have to put it on your club and make it heavier, but it attaches to your forearm and really helps you get your left arm in the correct position at the top of the backswing.  Gary said that the Swingclick also helps you with your tempo and rhythm as well as helping you wind your body. Gary pointed out that too many golfers don't set up the correct way and Swingclick will help you with that too. From the John Deere Classic, Adam Schupak, Golfweek, calls in to wrap up the show. Holly and Adam talk about last week's win for Danny Lee and how this win might serve as a big breakthrough for him on the Tour. Danny won the U.S. Amateur Championship so young and everyone had great expectations for him. Holly and Adam also discuss Jordan Spieth honoring his commitment to play the John Deere instead of traveling over to Europe and getting acclimated to the time change and the scope of  St Andrews. No one has one the first three legs of the Grand Slam on the PGA Tour since Ben Hogan did it in the 1950s.  Adam said that he had been talking with former PGA Champion Lee Trevino, and Lee said that he liked to play in a tournament the week prior to a major championship so he would be able to figure out what is working and what was not. Lee didn't want to wait to get to the Major and try to figure it all out then. Holly asks Adam about Phil Mickelson's chances with all of the legal drama going on in the background. Adam mentions that Phil has played so well on links golf courses for the past couple of years. Of course Phil played terrific at Muirfield at won in 2013. Adam feels that if St. Andrews plays fast that it could work well for Phil. we really haven't seen very much from Phil lately. Since Mickelson won the Scottish Open in 2013 the week prior to winning the Open Championship the following week, Adam feels that we may find out more about Mickelson's game and his chances after this week's Scottish Open.

On the show this week, Bobby is back for an insider preview of TPC Harding Park which is just down the road from his new home and hosting the WGC Cadillac Matchplay this week. Barry & James talk about Tiger's schedule announcement of multiple events, James' new putter (with a name so long there isn't enough space to type it out), GAMEGOLF have an app for your phone and James is very impressed with his Zepp Swing Analyser. We review the events from last week on the main Tours. On The LPGA Tour, The Swinging Skirts Classic was defended by Lydia Ko defeating Morgan Pressel on the 2nd Playoff hole. On The European Tour, The VOLVO China Open was won by Wu Ashun who became the first Chinese player to win a European Tour event on Chinese soil and on The PGA Tour, The Zurich Classic of New Orleans was won in dominating style by Justin Rose, proving that he's not just a grinder, he can also shoot the lights out when required. To wrap things up, we look ahead to next week with events on The LPGA Tour - The Volunteers of America North Texas Shootout and The European Tour takes a break as the WGC Cadillac Matchplay Championships takes centre stage from TPC Harding Park in San Francisco with the best of the game taking each other on head to head.

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. 

Kent Brown is a golf professional whose career and interest in the game spans more than fifty years.  His first coach and teacher was his father, who cut down a wooden-shafted five iron, for Kent, when he was only six.  His love and passion for the game came almost immediately.  Today he is often kidded by his friends as being one-dimensional.  It is however, his total commitment to his sport, and his life-long desire to improve, and help others to improve, that has set him apart as one of the top teachers in the country.  Even though Kent spends most of his time at junior golf tournaments, and teaching juniors, and adults alike; he has never stopped being a student of the game himself.  Kent feels privileged to have had opportunities for personal interaction with many industry leaders, top instructors, and PGA Tour professionals—most notably, Ben Hogan.  He currently serves on the Southern California PGA Advisory Committee. Kent played on his high school golf team before playing on scholarship at Cal State Long Beach, where he was  team captain and number-one player in his junior and senior years. After instructing golf in the US Army, Kent turned professional, and joined the mini-tour ranks.  He played competitive tournament golf for almost three years before accepting a position with the Ben Hogan Company in Ft Worth, Texas. It was there at the Ben Hogan Company, Kent continued his learning from the master. During his fifteen years with the Hogan Company, Kent became acquainted with tour player, and prominent golf instructor, Mac Ogrady.  It was under Mac’s watchful eye that Kent developed as a professional’s professional.  It was two years later, when long time friend, Dr. Tim Somerville, and Kent founded the now, world famous, Professional Golfers Career College, with campuses in Temecula, California, Orlando, Florida, and Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.  He served as Executive Director of the college for fifteen years, where he also taught Psychology of Golf, gave his students individual golf lessons, and taught them how to teach the game to others. After selling his interest in PGCC in 2005, Kent accepted a position with the International Junior Golf Tour as the West Coast Director.  In this role, he continues to teach and motivate the next generation of young players.   IJGT Quick FactsMission Statement: The mission of the International Junior Golf Tour is to provide exceptional junior golfers with the opportunity to develop and showcase their competitive skills while setting high standards to preserve the traditions and integrity of the game.First National Tournament Conducted: 1995National Headquarters: The IJGT National Headquarters is located on Hilton Head Island, South CarolinaTour Success: A few of the touring professionals that have competed on the IJGT Tour include; ·         Hunter Mahan, ·         Paula Creamer, ·         Morgan Pressel, ·         Rickie FowlerAmateur Success: 2009 Walker Cup Team, Morgan Hoffmann and Rickie FowlerMailing List: 5,408 plus an additional 1,600 from the Mexican Junior Golf FederationRegistered College Coaches: 300Staff: 7 full-time, 6 internsDemographic: Junior golfers range in age from 10 to 19 years old•       44 states and 32 countriesJunior Membership: Approximately 2,000 members annually (89% male / 11% female)Average No. of events played per member: 4.5Season: September – May, International events in June and July•       Summer 2010: 10 events currently being planned in AsiaNumber of Tournaments: 62 open / 5 InvitationalAverage Field Size: 84 players2009/2010 Course Highlights: TPC Sawgrass, Harbour Town, Kiawah Island, Greenbrier ResortAvila 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. 

 Mission StatementGolfer Girl Magazine will help to grow the community of female golfers by providing a magazine that is informative, educational, interesting, and wholesome. The content will be inspirational to help girls find inspiration from success of others and educational to learn about golf's history and famous women golfers. The Hooton sisters -Libby 17 years old -Courtney 15 years old and Chloe Belle 12 years, old began- playing golf in 1999 and have been avid players since they started. They love the game and all of its challenges.Every summer, they live and breathe golf and particularly enjoy the wonderful community of friends that they have developed. They love to read about the game, the players, and most of all, the fashions. Unfortunately, there are no known publications that are tailored to the junior audience.Twenty-five percent of all golfers are women. However, through 2003, only 13 percent to 16 percent of junior golfers were girls source: National Golf Foundation . This is an audience that had been underserved by the traditional golf marketers. Until now.Beginning in 2002, younger girl golfers began to have a big impact on the golfing market. Perhaps the biggest movement began when a young Hawaiian resident, Michelle Wie, began playing competitively in adult tournaments at the age of 12. Many have estimated that Wie will have the biggest influence on women s golf ever seen. However, there are also a number of other very young golfers making their mark on professional golf. In 2005, Paula Creamer was the second-highest ranked woman golfer by the time she was 18. Morgan Pressel just missed winning the 2005 women s U.S. Open while still a junior in high school. Many ofthe LPGA tour s top players are in their early twenties.Learn more at www.golfergirlmagazine.comMike & Billy also play GTR "Fore Play" golf trivia where the winner receives a $500 golf package courtesy of the Avila La Fonda Hotel, Inn at Avila Beach, Avila Beach Golf Resort and Blacklake Golf Resorts located in beautiful Avila Beach, California. Avila Beach Golf Resort - www.avilabeachresort.com Blacklake Golf Resort - www.blacklake.comInn at Avila Beach - www.avilabeachca.comAvila LaFonda Hotel - www.avilalafondahotel.comGolfland Warehouse - www.golflandwarehouse.comSlickstix - www.slickstix.comFor more information on Golf Talk Radio with Mike & Billy visit www.golftalkradio.com and visit www.centralcoasttoday.com for Golf Talk TV with Mike & Billy.