Next On The Tee With Chris Mascaro

On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are: Hall of Fame Caddie Dennis Cone, and one of the top Junior players Avery Zweig and her Caddie/Dad Ivan Zweig.

On this edition of Next on the Tee with guests are PGA Pro and 7 time winner Donnie Hammond and Comedian/Actor Tom Dreesen. I'll talk with Donnie about his memories of playing the Masters including being in the next to last group on Sunday in 1986. Hear what it was like being in the middle of perhaps the greatest Masters of all-time. Hearing the roars as Jack Nicklaus made his amazing run on the back 9. Donnie was paired with Berhard Langer that day and Bernhard made another run last year, finishing in the Top 10. We'll hear what it was like for him playing alongside Bernhard and his thoughts on watching Bernhard still competing 30 years later. You know Tom Dreesen from his many years appearing on and gest hosting the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. Tom was also the opening act for Frank Sinatra for many years and the host of Pebble Beach Pro Am. We'll talk about his many memories surrounding the game golf and being around 2 giants in the entertainment industry.

On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are: former NHL star and multiple winner on the Celebrity Tour Dan Quinn and Top 50 Female Instructor Debbie O'Connell.

On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are: PGA Pro and Golf Course Designer Bill Bergin and 2003 PGA Champion Shaun Micheel. Bill Bergin- Bill played his college golf at Auburn and in over 250 professional tournaments worldwide. Hear his memories from the 1981 SEC Championship, the 1980 US Open, 1984 Open Championship and some of the top golf courses he's designed and reclaimations projects he's involved with now. Shaun Micheel - Shaun will be working as the Lead Analyst at this year's Masters Tournament. We talked about how he's preparing for his first broacasting role, plus his thoughts on golf equipment technology and what brands he's playing now plus what his schedule looks like for 2017.

On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are: Trackman Master Professional and Lead Golf Instructor at the Plane Truth Golf Academy at the Courses at Watters Creek, Andy Traynor and Sue Wiger, #1 Best Selling International Author, Top 5 Nationally Ranked LPGA Teacher and Peak Performance Coach.

On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are: legendary Broadcaster Ben Wright and the Founder and Creator of Bradley Putters, Bradley Converse. I'll talk with Ben Wright about who he believes had the greatest swing of all-time, why there is a debate about how the greatest golfer of all-time is and his relationship with Ben Hogan. Bradley Putters were a big hit at this year's PGA Merchandise Show. I'll talk with Bradley about whyhe left left designing military equipment that could survive nuclear blasts to design putters made out of maple and palm boondock wood. Check out his incredible designs at www.bradleyputters.com 

ON this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are Kathleen O'Dell, 3 time National Champion Soccer player at the University of North Carolina and current Territory Director of Sporting Goods at Nike and Top 50 Women's Instructor Cindy Miller.

On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are: Golfballs.com Retail Manager Andy Melancon and Wilson Golf Global Director of Golf R&D, Michael Vrska.

On this edition of Next on the Tee I'll be joined by Chris Sheehand and Brad Hauer Chris Sheehan is PGA Pro who has spent his career teaching at some of the best golf courses in the country like: Bighorn Golf Club, Oak Hill Country Club, and Inverness Club among many others. We'll talk about his experiences teaching at those courses, plus get his tips for maintaining our golf swings over the winter, and his focus now on junior golf. Brad Hauer is the Director of Golf at Ocean Hammock Beach Resort in Daytona Beach, Florida. The Hammock Beach Resort boasts two championship golf courses one right alongside the Atlantic Ocean esigned by Jack Nicklaus and a second more interior course designed by Tom Watson. I'll talk with Brad about his 11 years as the Director of Golf there, what it's like playing daily dealing with winds ranging from 25-45 MPH and tips to help keep the ball low to help deal with that type of playing condition.

On this episode of Next on the Tee my guests are PGA Tour Legend Bobby Nichols and Top 100 Instructor Eric Johnson. Bobby Nichols - I'll talk with Bobby about what it was like caddying for Pee Wee Reece, his memories of playing against Ben Hogan, his wire to wire victory at the 1964 PGA Championship, being struck by lightning along with Lee Trevino and Jerry Heard, and winning the $200,000 event and the first $300,000 event. Eric Johnson - I'll talk with Eric about the best way to keep our golf swings in tact over the winter, putting drills we can do indoors and if working out like Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Jason Day do is actually causing their back injuries or are their swings just too fast.

On this episode of Next on the Tee my guests are PGA Tour Hall of Famer David Graham and PGA Tour Pro and Sirius/XM PGA Channel Analyst Paul Stankowski. David Graham - I'll talk with David about his Hall of Fame induction experience, his memories of winning the 1979 PGA Championship and 1981 US Open. Paul Stankowski - I'll talk with Paul about Justin Thomas' hot start this season including his 59 at the Sony Open in Hawaii. I'll see what 3 or 4 things he'd love to see happen this year out on Tour, who he thinks will win the 4 majors and what he expects to see from Jordan Spieth at this year's Masters.

Hear my conversations with Golf Instructor and Author of the book "Golf Is My Life, Glorifying God Through the Game" and the Voice of Golf, Peter Kessler. Jon Decker - Jon was a Golf Instructor at New Albany Country Club in New Albany, Ohio and at the Grand Cypress Academy of Golf for a combined 30 years. He's written a new book titled, "Golf Is My Life, Glorifying Gold Through the Game." Jon shared stories about his father, Sammy Decker, who played college football at Wake Forest, in the same backfield with Brian Piccolo. He also talked his first visit to Augusta National, working with Scioto Director of Golf Bill Stines, and all of the golf legends, like Seve Ballersteros, he got to be around while he was at the Grand Cypress. Peter Kessler - Peter shared his thoughts on the PGA Tour's wrap around season, his conversations with Gene Sarazen and Gary Player, his expectations for Tiger Woods this year and Jordan Spieth when he returns to the Masters.

On this episode of Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro my guests are: Kathleen O'Dell and Cindy Miller. Kathleen ODell was a goalie on the University of North Carolina soccer team in the early 1980's that won 3 straight National Championships. She's an avid golfer and now the Director of Sporting Goods and Department Stores o the East Coast for Nike.  Cindy Miller is one of the Top 50 Women Teachers in America as named by Golf Magazine. She's played in 5 Women's US Opens, a 2 time participant on the Golf Show's The Big Break and she's also a Certified Behavor Analyst and corporate speaker. You can see some of Cindy's lessons and tips on Golf Channel Academy.

On this episode of Next on the Tee my guests are: 7 Time Women's Long Driving Champion Lisa Longball, 9 Time Winner including 2011 US Senior Open Champion Olin Browne and Allen Edmonds CEO Paul Grangaard.

On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are Actor turned ESPN Radio Host Matthew Laurance and PGA Teacher of the Year in South Florida, Chris Czaja. Matthew Laurance - You've probably seen Matthew in movies from the 80's like Eddie and the Cruisers and Streets of Fire. He also starred in the sitcom Duet and was a member of the cast of Beverly Hills 90210, Saturday Night Live, and St. Elmo's Fire. He now has his own golf show on ESPN radio in Lexington, Kentucky called Back Spin Golf. I'll get his memories of Arnold Palmer, thoughts on the Ryder Cup, the Father/Son Challenge and more stories from the Celebrity golf tournaments he's played in. Chris Czaja - We'll get some winter tips for keeping the rust of your golf swing, plus drills we can do in the house to stay limber and improve our putting strokes. We'll also hear what it takes to become a regional PGA Teacher of the Year.  

On ths episode of Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro, my guest is Chris Koske, Vice President of Marketing for SuperStroke Golf. Chris Koske - I'll talk with Chris about his transition from Callaway Golf to SuperStroke. We'll talk about what they have going on at SuperStroke for the holidays plus a look ahead to 2017. We'll also talk about Jordan Spieth's win at the Australian Open and how the SuperStroke grips can help improve feel and control.

On this episode of Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro my guests are: Allen Edmonds CEO Paul Grangaard and former PGA Tour Pro and now one of the most sought after Swing Teachers and Putting Instructors Dave Stockton Jr.  Paul Grangaard - Paul brought Allen Edmonds back from the brink of bankruptcy and restored it to being a thriving company. Their shoes are 100% made in America at their factory in Wisconsin since 1922. We'll talk about what they have coming up for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, plus what's hot for this holiday season. Dave Stockton Jr. - We'll hear about Dave's memories of Arnold Palmer plus those from when his father, Dave Stockton Sr., played with the King. We also get Dave's thoughts on the Ryder Cup, and the work he's doing to help Patrick Reed with his putting. Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday at 10:00 AM Eastern Time as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour legends, today's players, equipment manufacturers, top instructors, media members and all those impacting the great game of golf on

On this episode of Next on the Tee my guests are: the Founder of Caddy for a Cure and PGA Tour Caddie Russ Holden and 2003 PGA Champion Shaun Micheel. Russ Holden - I talked with Russ about the great work they are doing for our military personnel, veterans and children suffering with cancer through his organization Caddy for a Cure. Russ talked about their programs Operation Warrior Golf and the Wounded Hero Challenge. He discussed the details of their 10th Annual Caddy for a Cure Liberty Mutual Invitational Tournament coming up in December down in South Florida. We also talked about the relationship he has with singer Dave Bray and as a veteran of the Navy what Dave does for our veterans, active military personnel and first responders. Shaun Micheel - We heard Shaun's stories from inside the ropes at the Ryder Cup. He talked about what it was like being around the players, the reactions he heard from the crowds, and his perspective of the Patrick Reed/Rory McIlroy and Phil Mickelson/Sergio Garcia matches.

On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are: the Founder of the Professional Caddies Association and PGA Tour Caddie Hall of Famer Dennis Cone and Top 100 Instructor and the Director of Golf at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, Eric Johnson. Dennis Cone - We continued our month long celebration of the life of Arnold Palmer by hearing stories about Mr. Palmer from both Dennis and Eric. Dennis shared his memories of meeting Mr. Palmer. He also talked about Bill Marray and his brothers being inducted into the Caddie Hall of Fame, the ongoing work to bring caddies back into game of golf at the local level and their Caddie for Kids program. Eric Johnson - Eric shared several great stories about his interactions with Mr. Palmer from his time as the Director of Golf at Oakmont Country Club including Mr. Palmer's final U.S.Open appearance on June 17th 1994, which also happened to be the day of the infamous police chase with O.J. Simpson in the white bronco. Eric also shared his thoughts on the Ryder Cup particularly

This week my guests are former NHL All-Star turn golf enthusiast Bernie Nicholls and legendardy broadcaster Ben Wright. Bernie Nicholls - I'll talk with Bernie about when he got introduced to the game, who some of his favorite Tour Pros are plus the great golf courses he gotten to play and the celebrity events he's been a part of. Earlier this year played Trump National Ben Wright - We'll hear some of Mr. Wright's favorite memories of Arnold Palmer including when they first met and some of their 19th hole conversations. I'll also get Mr. Wright's thoughts on what might have become of the Open Championship if Mr. Palmer had followed suit of the other top US players at the time and decided to no longer spend the money to travel over to play the British Open.