Next On The Tee With Chris Mascaro

This week my guests are Top Instructor Tom Patri, PGA Hall of Famer Bob Ford, PGA Tour Legend Tom Purtzer, and the Founder of FarmLinks at Pursell Farms named Best Public Course in Alabama, David Pursell. Tom Patri shares his thoughts on the similarities between the first two years of Collin Morikawa's career and Tigers'. We also talk about Patrick Reed replacing Bryson DeChambeau on the US Olympic team and if Reed wins the gold, could he repair some of his tarnished reputation? Bob Ford takes us inside Seminole Golf Club and lets us know why, after decades of secrecy, we finally got to see the course during the TaylorMade Driving Relief match and this year's Walker Cup matches. He also takes us back to the 1983 US Open played at his home course, Oakmont, and the legends he got to play with during the practice round and the tournament. He shares what it was like playing with Nicklaus, Palmer, Weiskopf, Crenshaw, Miller Barber, Hubert Green, Lou Graham, and Bob Gilder. Tom Purtzer made one of the most incre

Joining me this week at Top Instructors Tom Patri and Bob Grissett plus Golf Writer Jay Revel. We recap The Open Championship plus hear thoughts on Morikawa winning in his first Open debut, Jordan's 3rd round, Bryson throwing Cobra under the bus, and whether Louie's season is a success or one of missed opportunities. We also look ahead to the Olympics plus get some tips for what we can learn from Morikawa's deliberate backswing and how to make better decisions out on the course so we don't ruin our round due to poor decision making.

In this episode of Next on the Tee my guest are: 2013 Sr. Open Champion Mark Wiebe, former Tour Caddies Andy Lano and Russ Holden, plus Callaway Content Manager John Wunder. Mark Wiebe shares his insights on preparing to play in an Open Championship. We hear about how mentally challenging links golf is over in England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland due to the frequent weather changes and undulations in the fairways and greens. Mark also shares what he was looking for from his caddie and some of the answers may surprise you. Andy Lano was out in Big Sky, Montana, and visited The Reserve at Moonlight Basin where The Match was played this week. He talks about the course and his opinion on whether these types of events have run their course. We also hear about his experience caddying in the 2004 Ryder Cup plus his business, Golf Mastery, which helps us with course management and decision making. Check out how you can tap into Andy's wisdom from 25 years as a Tour caddie online at www.golfmastery.net. Callaway C

Travelers Championship Tournament Direct Nathan Grube plus my Thursday Night Tailgate Co-Host Bob Lazzari join me. We talk with Nathan about how the tournament gives back to local charities, the finishing 4 holes at TPC River Highland, and the day the earth shook...when Jordan Spieth holed out from the bunker to win the 2017 tournament.

Hear stories and insights from two of the game's great Legends in 1989 Open Champion Mark Calcavecchia and 27-time winner on the LPGA Tour Jane Blalock plus one of the all-time great Instructors Jim McLean. Mark Calcavecchia shares his thoughts on Phil Mickelson's win at the PGA Championship plus if we could see more 50+ year old players doing the same going forward. He shares his thoughts on Jon Rahm having to withdraw from The Memorial, his experience playing in the 1989 and 1991 Ryder Cups, the gamesmanship that went from Seve during his matches, and if playing this year's Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits isn't much of a home course advantage. Jane Blalock shares stories from her great LPGA career including her wins over legends like Carol Mann, Kathy Whitworth, and Judy Rankin. We also hear about Dinah Shores' impact on the LPGA Tour, and how Jane helped get the LPGA Legends Tour off the ground. Jim McLean tells stories from his great college career at the University of Houston and getting to play alongs

Joining this episode are Top Instructor Tom Patri, 4 Time winner on Tour Chip Beck, Top US Kids Instructor Michelle Holmes, and Top Golf Course Designer Bill Bergin. Tom Patri shares his thoughts on Phil Mickelson's big win, Phil's place among the all-time greats plus shares putting tips to help make more 3-5 footers. Chip Beck shares his memories from playing in the 1991 Ryder Cup at Kiawah Island. Hear about how he and Paul Azinger faced off against Seve and Jose Maria Olazabal and the gamesmanship that went on during their matches. We also hear about Chip's 2nd place finishes in majors and his breakthrough win at the 1988 LA Open. Michelle Holmes talks about teaching young kids the game and the importance of parent's support and facial expressions when their kids hit poor shots. Bill Bergin updates us on his course design projects, lends advice for my upcoming guys golf trip to The McLemore, and shares insights on Pete Dye designed courses

This week on the Next on the Tee podcast we talk about Phil's incredible victory at the PGA Championship plus how to gain more distance off the tee and chip it closer with two of the Top Instructors in the game Keith Jarvis & Brian Jacobs plus Dr. Bob Jones IV and former Golf Channel Producer and Author Keith Hirshland.

Tom Patri shares tips for playing in windy conditions like the ones the PGA Tour players are likely to face at the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island, for the PGA Championship, plus his thoughts on the NCAA canceling the Women's Regional Tournament last week in Baton Rouge. Joe Grohman has known Tiger since Tiger was 13. As the Head Golf Pro at the Navy Course at Seal Beach, Joe became friends with Earl and Tiger. A picture of Joe & Tiger appears on the cover of Joe's book, "How to Golf A Beginner's Guide, and Earl wrote the forward. Joe was interviewed for the HBO documentary about Tiger's life that aired early this year. Hear his thoughts on what that experience was like, and if Tiger was depicted fairly. Mark Carnevale is on-site at the PGA Championship at The Ocean Course on Kiawah Island. He shares his insights on the course conditions, what to expect this week, and who he thinks the course favors. We also discuss the myriad of coaches Tour players have now and combined with all of the stats available t

Brent Dornford takes us onto one of the top courses in the world Old Head Golf Links in Ireland, plus we hear about the great courses one of the best photographers on the planet, Evan Schiller has photgraphed around the world, and if you have back, hip, knee, or foot pain, you'll want to hear what Orthopedic Specialist Stu Sackowitz has to say.

Two of the Top Instructors in the game Tom Patri & Rob Strano will help improve your short game plus PGA Tour Legend Tom Purtzer talks about his win on the PGA & Champions Tours plus his Top 10 finihshes in the US Open and the Open Championship. Former NHL Goalie turned Broadcaster and golf enthusiast Darren Pang shares stories from his OHL and NHL playing days, his golfing buddies Wayne Gretzky, Dan Quinn, and Steve Yzerman, and being a social ambassador for Muir Golf.

Former PGA of America President Suzy Whaley plus 2010 LPGA National Teacher of the Year Cindy Miller, and Short Game Guru Brandon Stooksbury join me. Cindy Miller shares her insights on how to score better, how to get over the psychological hump of trying to break 80, 90, or 100 for the first time, how not to play scared, and keeping your emotional cool on the course. Suzy Whaley took us on a journey through her career in golf from playing her college golf at the University of North Carolina, winning 2 team titles at the Duke Invitational Championships on Duke soil, playing on the LPGA Tour, being the first woman in nearly 60 years (since Babe Didrickson-Zaharias) to qualify to play in a PGA Tour event at the Greater Hartford Open in 2003, and then being the first female President of the PGA of America. Brandon Stooksbury is a short game guru and shared tips for hitting pitch shots closer, how to get out of a greenside bunker, and how to get clean contact in a fairway bunker or off a tight lie.

We help you build your game and add power from the ground up this week on Next on the Tee with Top Instructor Tom Patri and the Co-Deisgner of BodiTrak Golf and Manitoba Golf Hall of Famer Terry Hashimoto. We also get updates on the LPGA Legends Tour from their Commission and 2 time LPGA Major Champion Jane Geddes. 

This week I'm joined by Top Instructors Tom Patri & John Mascari, Talking Golf Getaways Host Mitch Laurance, the Host of The Augusta Golf Show John Patrick. We recap The Masters, talk about the course and what aspects of it TV doesn't do justice to. Mitch Laurance takes us inside two historic golf courses near Augusta National, Palmetto Golf Club and Aiken Golf Club and their significance to the game in this country. Tom Patri and John Mascari share playing lessons for how to hit our scoring irons (7-8-9 irons) closer to the hole and why so many Pros are going to the claw grip with their putting strokes.

On this episode, hear stories and insights on The Masters and Augusta National from 2011 US Senior Open Champion Olin Browne, Backspin Golf Host Matthew Laurance, and Broadcast Legend Ben Wright. Olin Browne takes us on the course and explains the wind tunnel on Amen Corner and what it's like trying to figure out which club to hit on the 12th tee. We also hear about how intimidating the tee shot is on 18. Matthew Laurance talks about how the reality of being at Augusta National far exceeds regardless of how high your expectations are. We also talk about how nervous any of us would be if we got that invitation to play the course. Ben Wright takes us behind the camera for what it was like preparing to broadcast the tournament. We hear about legendary Executive Producer Frank Chirkinian, how Clifford Roberts summoned Mr. Wright to Butler Cabin to audition to see if he would allow him to be a part of CBS's broadcast team. We also get his thoughts on the chances this year for Rory McIlroy, Lee Westwood, and Jor

PGA Tour Legend John Cook plus two of the Top Instructors in the game, Tom Patri and Kevin Roman join me this week. We'll get John Cook's perspective on the WGC Match Play event and strategy for playing match play versus stroke play. We'll also look ahead to The Masters, hear about when he set the all-time mark for low 54 hole total on Tour at the St. Jude Classic, and his second-place finishes at the 1992 Open Championship and PGA Championship. It's time to get your short game in shape and we'll do just that with short game guru Tom Patri. 2014 Georgia PGA Professional of the Year Kevin Roman returns to the show. We'll talk about fixing that over-the-top move that causes us to pull hook the ball, his love/hate relationship with Twitter, why  he switched to Srixon's golf ball, and why he says shooting free throws should be like sinking 1 foot putts.

The Golf Channel's Golf Today Co-Host Damon Hack shares his insights on the Arnold Palmer Invitational, The Players Championship, Rory, Bryson, and the disappointment over Tiger's latest accident. Top LPGA Instructor Nancy Quarcelino talks about helping to get the women's golf team started at Western Kentucky University during her sophomore year, plus the things she did to pay her way through grad school at Florida State and the impact Bobby Bowden had on her. We also get a lesson on how to chip the ball closer to the hole. Bob Winskowicz is the Founder of Sqairz Golf. We hear about what makes their golf shoes superior to every other one on the market. Bob takes us through the construction of their shoe leads and why that leads to greater stability and balance in our swing, which leads to greater distance. Sqairz is the best golf shoe I've ever worn and you'll hear why I wanted to partner with them and why Nick Faldo and John Daly reached out to Bob to partner with them as well.

PGA Tour Legend Hal Sutton plus Top Instructor Tom Patri and 2-time winner on Tour Bob Friend Jr. join me. Hear their thoughts on The Players Championship, what it was like for Hal to stand on the 17th tee with a 1 shot lead over Tiger Woods in 2000, what his caddie said to him as they walked to the 18th tee, and why you do pin seek on 17 when you're in second place even if it goes in the water...you're playing to win. Plus gets tips from TP on how to shake the rust off your golf swing and what it was like for Bob Friend when he was paired with Arnold Palmer and Seve Ballesteros in the 1999 Bay Hill Invitational.

In this episode of Thursday Night Tailgate, we celebrate our 9th Anniversary by inducting 4 great guests and Legends into our Guest Hall of Fame: former Cowboys RB and Head Coach of the Broncos, Giants, and Falcons Dan Reeves, former Bucs Offensive Lineman and current Jets Offensive Line Coach Todd Washington, former Dolphins, Rams, and Chargers TE Randy McMichael, and former B.C. Lions WR Marco Iannuzzi. Hear them sharing stories from their careers plus insights into what's going on around the League.

We'll look back at what we saw at The Masters with Top Instructor Tom Patri, PGA Tour Pro Nick O'Hern, and former Tour Caddie, NHL Star, and 5 Times Celebrity Tour Champion Dan Quinn.

Hear Masters stories and insights into this year's tournament from Major Champions Olin Browne and Mark Wiebe, plus Kentucky PGA Media Representative of Year Matthew Laurance.