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TP updates us on how things are going in Southwest Florida in the wake of Hurricane Ian. We hear about how the recovery is going for local residents plus the trickle impact on the local golf scene. Many golf courses won't recover because bermuda grass can't tolerate the salt water dumped on them from the surge. Local PGA Professionals are looking at a very difficult Winter season without golf courses to teach on.  Matthew Laurance starred in the movie Eddie & the Cruisers. He shares the story of a very cool recent event where they showed the movie at a local historic theater in Lexington, Kentucky. The event was used to help raise money for victims of the flooding in Eastern Kentucky. Matthew also didn't hold back his hatred when we discussed LIV Golf. Hal Sutton and I started out by talking about his new golf course design project. We also hear which designers have influenced him. I asked Hal about the burden of expectation placed on him as a young player and what he would say to Tom Kim to help him de

Two of the Top Instructors in the game Rob Strano & Brandon Stooksbury plus my all-time favorite Author and Emmy Award Winning TV Producer Keith Hirshland, & former PGA Tour Caddy and Founder of Caddy For A Cure, Russ Holden all join me... Rob Strano shares his insights on the Presidents Cup and the performances of Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, Max Homa, and Tom Kim. I also got his thoughts on the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, playing in drastically different weather conditions from one round to the next, plus a tip for strategizing our rounds. Keith Hirshland joined me from Bangkok, Thailand where he's preparing for this week's LIV Golf broadcast. Keith shared what he knows about any potential TV contract for next year. We hear what it's like trying to produce a golf tournament when every player is on the course at the same time. He talks about the on-the-fly decision to allow their players to wear shorts and where they got the idea for their leaderboards. We also hear about his latest book, "

In this episode, I'm joined by 2 of the Top Instructors in the game, Tom Patri and Tony Ruggiero plus former Tour Pro Mark Lye, and 20-year Army Combat Veteran now a 40-year-old member of the Stephen F. Austin men's golf team Jonathan Shuskey. TP shares his thoughts on the Presidents Cup, the great week that Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, and Max Homa had, and the forgettable one that Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns did. I also get his thoughts on the rise of Tom Kim, and a playing lesson for how to dial in our wedges from 100 yards in. Mark Lye was an All-American in college at San Jose State and played on Tour from 1977 to 1994. During his high school days, he never lost a match yet colleges thought he was too small and his game was too erratic to recruit him. The only one who came knocking was San Jose State. He made the others school regret their decision. Mark won the 1976 Australian Order of Merit and the 1983 Bank of Boston Classic. Hear those stories and more in his segment. Jonathan Shuskey was a 2

In this episode, I'm joined by: former PGA Tour Pro now fantastic Host of The Charlie Rymer Golf Show Charlie Rymer, the Founder of Sports Geeks Radio Network in Wisconsin, Chris Carter, former Billy Joel Band Drummer Liberty DeVitto, and Sqairz Golf Founder Bob Winskowicz. Charlie shares his year-long battle with stage 3 colon cancer. We hear how the doctors discovered, the treatment and surgeries he went through, and how he ultimately rang the bell for being cancer free. We also talk about some of the recent episodes of his show featuring guests Paige Spiranac and John Daly. Chris Carter talks about the great courses they have up there beyond Whistling Straits and Erin Hills. He also shares his thoughts on why LIV Golf is good for professional golf and the fans. Listening to Liberty DeVitto was one of the most fun segments of the year. We hear how his love for the drums started when he was 1 1/2 beating on the pots and pans in the kitchen and when he saw the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show, that cemented

On this episode, I'm joined by Top Instructor Tom Patri, PGA Tour VP of Product Development Allison Fillmore, and Brenda Calcavecchia, Mark's wife, caddie, and by his own admission, funnier half. Tom Patri shares his thoughts on some of the all-time great swings, players like Sam Snead, Fred Couples, Tom Weiskopf, Tom Purtzer, and Adam Scott. On the opposite side of that coin, Tom talks about how you go about fixing it when a player with an unorthodox swing starts to struggle. I also get Tom's thoughts on Sergio withdrawing from the BMW Championship and showing up on the sidelines at the Texas/Alabama game. Plus, we get a lesson on how to make sure our setup and alignment are correct. Be sure to subscribe to Tom's channel on YouTube to get over 300 free video lessons. It was great having Allison Fillmore back on the show. She catches us up on the great things she's been doing over the past year since she was last on the show. We hear about her new role as PGA Tour VP of Product Development. She tells why it

Tour Legends Neal Lancaster, Juli Inkster, Plus Par 4 Success Founder Chris Finn join me...

Bruce Devlin, Tom Purtzer, Bob Estes, & Tom Patri Join Me...

In this episode, I'm joined by 1984 Olympic Gold Medal Figure Skater Scott Hamilton and LIV Golf's Chief Events Officer Ron Cross. Scott details his lifelong battle with cancer that he learned started at birth. Scott stopped growing at 4 years old and doctor after doctor either couldn't figure out why or misdiagnosed him. At one point his parents were told he had 6 months to live following a misdiagnosis of a disease he didn't have. Throughout his life, he's battled testicular cancer and an ongoing brain tumor that continues to shrink and grow to this day. Hear about his battle with the disease while simultaneously reaching the summit of men's figure skating. Ron Cross answers all the questions we've been asking ourselves about LIV Golf. What do you say to the naysayers about where the money comes from?Will the Saudi's get tired of spending the money 2 years from now and shut LIV Golf down?Is team franchise ownership the model for how they will make money?Are more guys set to jump to LIV following the Tour

In this episode, I'm joined by Top Instructor Tom Patri, 1989 Open Champion Mark Calcavecchia, & Jon Goin, Owner of Timber Truss Golf Course in Olive Branch, Mississippi. TP shares his disappointment about LIV Golf and the impact it's having on the game. As we wait to hear the details about the players-only meeting Tiger Woods earlier in the day, we speculate on what he might have been sharing. We also talk about whether it's time for the PGA Tour to at least reimburse players for their expense money if they don't make the cut. Since they seem to have more cash than they've let on, should players get reimbursed for their travel, lodging, food, and caddie expenses if they don't make the cut? Mark Calcavecchia shares his experiences from playing in his final Open Championship a few weeks ago. We hear what it was like to stand on the Swilken Bridge and make that final wave to the fans that we've seen so many legendary players make. Mark also shares his thoughts on LIV Golf and what he might have said had G

Check out this special segment of Next on the Tee featuring my guest Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor Tim Cusick. Tim shares his thoughts on: The latest updates from the PGA of America headquarters in Frisco, Texas.Preparation for next year's Sr. PGA Championship.How he was named a Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor.Why Texas players are so good playing in windy conditions and how we can be too.Tips for fixing the over-the-top pull hook.How to make more putts.

Former Champions Tour Pros Bob Friend Jr. & Donnie Hammond join me. Hear stories from their playing careers plus they drop their thoughts on: LIV GolfOut working other playersOne of the all-time great college coaches Buddy AlexanderGreg NormanWhy Cam Smith shouldn't join LIV.Why the PGA Tour should reimburse expense money to players who miss the cut.Augusta National lengthening the 13th hole.Could the LPGA survive if there's a LIV Women's TourSt. Andrews without wind.Are majors just another tournament after the first tee?Vin ScullyNeal Schon & JourneyNASA's return to the moonAnd much more...

In this special episode of Next on the Tee I'm joined by one of the all-time great broadcasters, Brian Katrek. Brian is one of the best in the business. He makes every broadcast/show he's a part of better. I've admired his work for a long time. He's the gold standard in broadcasting. In this bonus edition of the show, Brian shares stories about: The late start he got in the game.The influence Greg Powers had on him and his career.His experience caddying on the PGA, Champions, and LPGA Tours.How he got his start in broadcasting.Plus his thoughts on LIV Golf

Former PGA Champions John Mahaffey & Shaun Micheel plus my Thursday Night Tailgate Co-Host Bob Lazzari and Travelers Championship Tournament Director Nathan Grube join me. John Mahaffey shares his thoughts on The Open Championship and his experiences playing in 4 Opens. We also hear about the advice he received from Lee Trevino that improved his short game and driving accuracy. I get his thoughts on LIV Golf, his amazing comeback from 7 strokes down with 14 holes to play to win the 1978 PGA Championship, and why it's so important to him to give back to the game. Shaun Micheel weighs in with his thoughts on the Open Championship and his experience playing in the 2005 Open at St. Andrews. We also go back to 1998 when Shaun won the Singapore Open, an important tournament on the Asian Tour whose winners include major champions like Adam Scott, Angel Cabrera, and Sergio Garcia plus Matt Kuchar. Bob Lazzari and Nathan Grube talk about the history of The Travelers Championship, the course at TPC River Highlan

Talking Open Championship with Rob Strano, & Mark Wiebe, plus a big announcement about what's going on at The McLemore with Course Co-Designers Bill Bergin & Rees Jones, plus McLemore CEO Duane Horton. Rob Strano shares his thoughts on this year's Open Championship, the media's fixation on Tiger Woods, the strategy mindset shift players need to make when playing links golf, and what's coming up on his TV show The Golf Kingdom. Mark Wiebe won the 2013 Senior Open Championship. We get his perspective on what it's like to play in an Open Championship, who he likes at this year's tournament, what strategy changes players need to make to be successful playing links golf, and what his reaction would have been if Greg Norman had shown up in the '80s with an offer for him to go play on the LIV Tour. Bill Bergin, Rees Jones, and Duane Horton from The McLemore join me in the final segment. We hear the exciting announcement that a second 18-hole course is being developed on the property. It will be called The

In this edition, I'm joined by 3 of the Top Instructors in the game Tom Patri, Bob Grissett, and Chris Sheehan, plus Kyle Groth CEO of Whiskers Laces. Tom Patri and I talked about the latest players to go over to join the LIV Tour plus the rumors that 3 more of the Top 30 players could be next. We also get tips for how to improve our mental approach regarding how to put a poor shot in the rearview mirror and not get ahead of ourselves when we're playing really well. Bob Grissett breaks down some of the all-time best ball strikers including what makes them so good. We also hear the gruesome details shared by a doctor Bob knows who works at the hospital that attended to Tiger following his 2021 car accident. According to the doctor, Tiger's right leg was only still attached by a few tendons. Chris Sheehan is the Head Golf Professional at one of the oldest golf courses in the country, the Pittsburgh Field Club. We hear all about the course's rich history, from the numerous legendary course designers who have

2 time Major Champion Dottie Pepper, the only player to beat Tiger Woods twice in match play Nick O'Hern, & one of the Top Instructors and Host of A New Breed of Golf, Michael Breed, join me... Dottie Pepper became the first On-Course Commentator in Master's history. She shares the story of how that came about, plus Tiger's surprise when he saw her inside the ropes. She also tells the stories of how she was able to get into Augusta National and down Magnolia Lane to see the final round of the 1987 Masters when she was a senior at Furman. She answers the question of what the greatest round is that she's ever witnessed either as a player or commentator, and the dramatic finish from when she captured her first LPGA major championship victory at the 1992 ANA Inspiration. Nick O'Hern talks about his new book "How To Play Your Best Golf, Strategies From A Tour Pro. I also get his thoughts on players going over to the LIV Tour, what his strategy was that allowed him to beat Tiger Woods twice in World Match Pla

Two of the Top Instructors in the game, Tom Patri and Debbie O'Connell plus former LPGA Tour Commission & Author Charlie Mechem, and the Designer of a program called Fluid Motion Factor, Steve Yellin, Join Me... Our resident Director of Instruction Tom Patri shares his concerns about the LIV Tour, the proposed changes the PGA Tour is looking to make for next season, and if Will Zalatoris was his student, what he would have said to him Sunday night after his third 2nd place finish in a major. Debbie O'Connell is annually recognized by the LPGA as a Top 50 Instructor. We delved deeply into our mental approach. We hear about what "flow state" is, her Keys To A Champion Mindset, how to not listen to our inner critic, and how to stay in the moment when we're on pace to shoot our best round ever and our buddies say things like, "hey if you par the last 2 holes you'll break 80." Charlie Mechem has a new book out titled: "Arnie & Jack, Stories Of My Long Friendship with Two Remarkable Men". Listen in as Ch

Three of the Top Instructors in the game: Brian Jacobs, Cindy Miller, & Nancy Quarcelino plus David Pursell, the owner of #1 course in Alabama Pursell Farms, Join Me... We talk LIV Tour, a potential Women's LIV Tour, US Open, playing lessons to help fix your slice, get up and down from a greenside bunker, hit a high, soft pitch when we've short sided ourselves, plus all the great innovations at the #1 course in Alabama, Pursell Farms.

Looking ahead to the US Open plus what's going on with the LIV Tour with Tour Legends Tim Simpson and Ian Baker-Fince Plus Tour Caddies Paul Tesori & Kip Henley...

LPGA Legend Jane Blalock, Top Instructor Tom Patri, the Host of Grilling at the Green Jeff Tracy, & Golf Channel Host Damon Hack Join Me... Jane Blalock updates us on the upcoming tournaments on the Legends of the LPGA Tour and Annika Sorenstam's impact of playing last year in the US Women's Senior Open. We also look back to what it was like playing on the LPGA Tour during the 1970s and '80s, her desire to start a Women's Masters Tournament, and the PGA Women's Clinics that she's a part of to help grow the game. Tom Patri shares his thoughts on Mito Pereira's collapse on the 72nd hole at the PGA Championship and on whether any shine comes off Justin Thomas' win because of how it transpired. We also hear his thoughts on whether Tiger should continue to play this year, the meteoric rise of Steven Alker on the Champions Tour, and not only is the equipment and golf ball better than it was in the 70s and 80s but also how much better course conditions are now. Jeff Tracy shares the story of how he got his st