In this special bonus segment, I’m thrilled to be joined by two incredible actors and stars of The West Wing, Melissa Fitzgerald and Mary McCormack.

As a HUGE fan of The West Wing, I’m excited to take the show off the course with these talented ladies. Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of hosting Melissa Fitzgerald, who portrayed Carole Fitzpatrick. During that episode, she gave us a teaser about a behind-the-scenes book she was co-writing with fellow cast member Mary McCormack, who played Deputy National Security Advisor Kate Harper. That book, titled What's Next: A Backstage Pass to The West Wing, has since been released and has become a New York Times Bestseller.

In our conversation, you’ll hear the fascinating story of how the book was conceived over cake and drinks at Alison Janney’s house. We also discuss the show’s enduring legacy 25 years later, its call to service, the powerful impact of the “In Excelsis Deo” episode, and the key episodes they chose to highlight. Melissa and Mary also share what it was like to work with Aaron Sorkin, the culture Martin Sheen established from day one, the loss of John Spencer, and the epic prank wars between Bradley Whitford and Josh Malina. Bradley even reflects on how, no matter what else they achieve in their careers, The West Wing will always be the first line in their obituaries.

I highly recommend picking up this beautifully written book—it’s a fantastic read and is available wherever books are sold.

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In Episode 44 I'm extremely blessed to get a return visit from America's Caddie Michael Collins.

Michael is one of those remarkable individuals you’re lucky to encounter, not just in the golf community, but in life in general. His talents are truly limitless. He began as an outstanding comedian and evolved into a top-notch caddie, broadcaster, and now, you can add photographer to his impressive resume.

In this episode, you'll hear Michael’s insights on who should be named PGA Tour Player of the Year, his memorable experience playing Augusta National, some of his favorite photographs—including the one he wants to be buried with—and his thoughts on the powerful Mike Tomlin video about the difference between players who are capable and those who are willing.

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In part 1 of Episode 39, I am joined by two remarkable figures in the golf world: 1991 Open Champion Ian Baker-Finch and 1984 National Champion John Inman.

Finchy and John are among the most wonderful people you could meet in golf. Ian and I delve into his victory at the '91 Open, held at Royal Birkdale. He gives us an inside look at his third round course record 64 (which Jodie Mudd broke the next day). We hear about his eagle on the 17th hole, followed by a birdie on the 18th that tied him with Mark O'Meara going into the final round. We then discuss the five birdies he made in his first seven holes on Sunday, en route to a front nine 29 which put him in control of the tournament. I asked him how he stayed focused in the moment and didn't let himself think ahead to becoming the Champion Golfer of the Year. You'll also hear how his family kept him grounded that week, about his friendship with Mark O'Meara, his close calls in 1984 and 1990, and how those experiences prepared him to win in '91. Ian also shares his thoughts on this year's Open and Xander Schauffele's impressive win.

John Inman was so great earlier this season that I couldn't wait to have him back on the show. We get his thoughts on Xander's big win and discuss why he never played in The Open. We then look back at this year's US Open, John's T14 finish in the 1990 US Open at Medinah, his hole-in-one in the '91 US Open at Hazeltine, and his recent trip to Cleveland to see Ralphie's house from A Christmas Story.

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On this episode, I'm joined by Top Instructors Tom Patri and Shane LeBaron plus former 5-time winner on Tour Jim Gallagher Jr., and the Founder & CEO of LOHLA Sport Lisa O'Hurley.

A theme this week is looking back at The Open and the tremendous performance of Brian Harman. I also get reaction to the cheating scandal on the Canadian Tour. You'll also hear:

Tom Patri shares his thoughts on Justin Thomas' struggles, a tremendous Par 3 course in Palm Beach, Florida, and a lesson on how to fix early extension.

Jim Gallagher Jr. shares his experiences playing in The Open including the practice round he got to play at St. Andrews with Jack Nicklaus. He also shares his thoughts on Brandel Chamblee's comment about Rory McIlroy not having as much runway in front of him as he did when he won his last major.

Lisa O'Hurley shares stories from her high school and college golf days at Baylor. We also hear about her roles at The Golf Channel when it got started back in 1995, her friendship with Mr. Palmer and Annika Sorenstam, what inspired her to start LOHLA Sport, and being married to John O'Hurley of Seinfeld J. Peterman fame.

Shane LeBaron has been recognized as a Top Instructor in his former summer and winter homes in Illinois and Arizona. He's now the first-ever Director of Instruction at Cherry Hills in Colorado. Cherry Hills is the site of this year's US Amateur Championship plus several majors including Arnold Palmers come from behind win at the 1960 US Open. We hear about that plus tips for dealing with tournament pressure and why we can make a 5-footer for par but struggle to make it for birdie.

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In this episode, I'm joined by one of the all-time great golf writers Ron Sirak, St. Louis Sports Hall of Famer Jay Delsing, 1978 PGA Champion & 1986 Players Champion John Mahaffey, and 1996 Texas Open Champion David Ogrin.

I get all four guys to weigh in on this week's Open Championship, their experience playing in or covering an Open, plus if there is a path back for Jay Monahan. Here is what we also discuss:

Ron Sirak shares his thoughts on the Women's US Open, the escalating purses on the PGA & LPGA Tours, his thoughts on who is the greatest of all-time is on the men's side, and he reminds us of the greatness of Ben Hogan.

Jay Delsing talks about what it was like making it to the quarterfinals of the US Junior Golf Tournament. We hear about his days playing alongside Corey Pavin, Steve Pate, and Duffy Waldorf at UCLA, what it was like being paired with Arnold Palmer, and his final round 61 at the 1993 FedEx St. Jude Classic.

John Mahaffey shares his experience finishing T10 in the 1975 Open Championship and what it was like competing against the superstars of the 70s and 80s.

David Ogrin tells us about his T13 finish at the 1983 US Open at Oakmont and what it's like putting on those greens. Fourteen years later at the 1997 US Open, he finished T10 and why his brother-in-law cost him and Tom Lehman a shot at winning. We also get a lesson about stretching to find what you're capable of on the course.

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Maureen Madill is one of the all-time great Golf Analysts and On Course Commentators. Every broadcast she joins, she makes infinitely better due to her knowledge and style. In this special segment of the show we talk:

1. Scottish Open
2. Rory
3. Shane Lowry
4. Royal Liverpool
5. Padraig Harrington
6. Jay Monahan
7. PIF/PGA Tour partnership
8. The dreaded golf dress code
9. And her memories of the great Peter Alliss.

Be sure to check out Maureen & sister's blog at www.madillgolf.com. It's a really fun read.

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In this episode, I'm joined by Top Instructor Tom Patri, former Tour Players Bob Friend Jr. and John Cook, plus Whisky Run Golf Club Owner Luke Nieuwland.

Tom gets credit where credit is due for accurately picking Rickie Fowler to win the Rocket Mortgage Classic. We also talk about how to pick the right bounce for your wedges, the amazing Bernhard Langer, and how different the game is over in Scotland and Ireland.

Bob Friend Jr. talks about his father's illustrious Major League Baseball career including being the winning Pitcher in the 1956 All-Star game. I get Bob's thoughts on whether there is a path back for Jay Monahan and we hear about the renovations currently going on at Oakmont Country Club that will make it play even hard at the 2025 US Open.

John Cook gives his insights on the PIF/PGA Tour partnership and whether Jay Monahan will make it through this calendar year as CEO. I get his thoughts on Bernhard Langer's amazing career, how in the world he ever successfully putted with a Bullseye putter, and Ken Venturi's legendary stroke-saver tips.

Luke Nieuwland rounds out the show. Luke is the owner of Whisky Run Golf Club up in Ontario, Canada. It's a family-owned course featuring three 9-hole layouts. We hear about each of those, plus their stay-and-play packages, and the Birrdi golf tee sheet software that Luke and friends developed to help increase revenue, organize tee times, and make it faster and easier for players to book and pay for their rounds.

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Rob shares his thoughts on the proposed merger/partnership between the PIF and PGA Tour. I get his thoughts on whether there is a path back, not for the LIV Tour players to the PGA Tour, but for Jay Monahan. We get a great tip from Rob for how to recover from a wayward shot into the brush with a restricted backswing and a drill to improve your putting stroke and full swing using two water bottles.

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A theme on this show this week is getting reactions to the proposed merger between the PIF and PGA Tour. Brian shares his surprise when he heard the news. We also discuss if there is a path back, not for the LIV Tour players to the PGA Tour, but is there one for Jay Monahan? Brian also shares the work he's doing with several members of the Buffalo Bills. Plus, we hear about his incredible weight loss and fitness journey that has dramatically increased his clubhead speed and overall distance.

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A theme on this show this week is getting reactions to the proposed merger between the PIF and PGA Tour. Eric shares his disappointment when he heard the news. We also discuss if there is a path back to the PGA Tour, not for the LIV Tour players, but for Jay Monahan. We talk about how a player like Rickie Fowler can wake up one day and lose their swing and the grind to find their way back to the winner's circle. Eric also updates us on what's going on up at one of the great private clubs in the US, Yellowstone Club in Boseman, Montana.

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Greg Sabella is the Vice President of Marketing for Uneekor makers of some of the best launch monitors and simulators on the market. Greg tells us about their amazing simulators, ones we all wish we had in our basements, garages, or game rooms. Greg also talks about their Eye Mini launch monitors that are like the ones we see Tour pros have out on the driving range. We finish up hearing about their acquisition of Evnroll Putters and their SweetFace Technology which almost eliminates any dispersion off the putter even when you don't strike it in the center of the face.

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In this episode, I'm joined by 3 long-time friends who also happen to be 3 of the Top Instructors in the game, Rob Strano, Brian Jacobs, and Eric Johnson. New friend Greg Sabella, VP of Marketing for Uneekor makers of fantastic launch monitors and simulators joins me as well.

A theme of this week's show is reaction to the proposed merger between the PIF and PGA Tour. Rob, Brian, and Eric all share their thoughts and disappointment over the idea, what Jay Monahan and the Tour leaders have done, and the hypocrisy of it all.

Rob also gives us a great tip for how to recover from a wayward shot in the brush plus a drill to improve your putting stroke and full swing using two water bottles.

Brian talks about his incredible weight loss and fitness journey that has dramatically increased his clubhead speed and overall distance.

Eric talks about how players like Rickie Fowler can wake up one day and lose their swing and the grind to find their way back to the winner's circle. We also hear about Yellowstone Club up in Boseman, Montana.

Greg Sabella tells us about their amazing simulators, ones we all wish we had in our basements, garages, or game rooms. Greg also talks about their Eye Mini launch monitors that are like the ones we see Tour pros have out on the driving range. We finish up hearing about their acquisition of Evnroll Putters and their SweetFace Technology which almost eliminates any dispersion off the putter even when you don't strike it in the center of the face.

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Rob Labritz shares stories from how he got his start as a PGA Professional and dominating the local New York events. We hear about the grind through mini Tours and barely making enough money to live week to week. How he got through Champions Tour qualifying to now playing on the Champions Tour. Rob also talks about his preparation for the US Senior Open, and picking the brains of his peers.

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In Episode 38 I get to spend time with the best Sports Writer, Author, Journalist, Screenwriter, and Speaker of this or any other time, Rick Reilly.

We delve into the absurdity of the dumbest debate in the history of presidential debates. Rick reveals how Trump claims to have won 12 Club Championships, often declaring himself the winner even when he wasn't present. We also revisit Erik Compton's remarkable runner-up finish in the 2014 US Open and hear about Greg Norman's impressive driving skills during the Memorial Tournament a few years ago—though not with a golf club.

Additionally, Rick shares a hilarious story of four players each thinking they made a hole-in-one on the same hole on the same day at Lahinch. Finally, he settles the long-standing debate of who is the greatest of all time (GOAT): Jack or Tiger.

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Doug Coors is a member of the Coors Brewing family. He talks about growing up Coors and getting into the family business. We hear when he first got interested in golf and how a chance request to help Edel Golf with their manufacturing process led to him buying the company. Doug also talks about their detailed fitting process and why their new SMS irons are going to take your game to new heights.

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In this segment, I'm joined by Chandler Withington, a PGA Professional who worked at some of the best courses in the US like Seminole, Merion, and Hazeltine. He talks about what it was like being at those historic courses and helping to host the Walker Cup, a Ryder Cup, and the Women's PGA Championship. Then he bet on himself and walked away to start his own business as an artist. You can see his fantastic artwork by going to www.archive22.com.

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In this segment, TP accurately predicts that Rickie Fowler will win the Rocket Mortgage Classic. We also hear how players with unconventional swings and putting strokes made it work, how he gained length through technology, and the challenge of teaching this generation's junior golfers.

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In this episode I'm joined by Top Instructor Tom Patri, Champions Tour Pro Rob Labritz, Edel Golf CEO Doug Coors, & PGA Professional turned Artist Chandler Withington.

TP shares his insights on Rickie Fowler and why he will win this season, plus unconventional swing success, gaining length through technology, and the challenge of teaching this generation's junior golfers.

Rob Labritz shares stories from his start as a PGA Professional and winning all the local New York events. We hear about the grind through mini Tours and barely making enough money to live week to week. How he got through Champions Tour qualifying to now playing on the Champions Tour. Rob also talks about his preparation for the US Senior Open, and picking the brains of his peers.

Doug Coors is a member of the Coors Brewing family. He talks about growing up Coors and getting into the family business. We also hear about how he first got interested in golf and how a chance request to help Edel Golf with their manufacturing process led to him buying the company.

Chandler Withington is a PGA Professional who worked at some of the best courses in the US like Seminole, Merion, and Hazeltine. He talks about what it was like being at those historic courses and helping to host the Walker Cup, a Ryder Cup, and the Women's PGA Championship. Then he bet on himself and walked away to start his own business as an artist. Check out www.archive22.com to see his amazing artwork.

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Sirius/XM's Mark Carnevale shares his thoughts on Los Angeles Country Club and the US Open. Since we spoke just after Father's Day, Mark tells the story about when he made it through Q-School and the telephone call he made to his dad. We also hear about his idol Arnold Palmer and playing in his first US Open in 1994 which also happened to be Mr. Palmer's final US Open appearance.

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Debbie O'Connell is one of my all-time favorite guests and people on the planet. She shares her mental game tips for how to use our Mind Over Pars, what to consider before trying to buy a better game, and tips to improve our short games. Download her free instructional courses by texting the word Flow to 7273390106 to get into a Flow state of mind and Yes to that same number with coupon code Champion2023 to get her Play Like a Champion course free.

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Drew Koehler, Co-Founder of Blue Tees Golf joins me in this segment.

Drew tells the story of how 3 friends with broken range finders thought there must be a better way so they decided to start and fund their own golf technology company. You'll how they got their idea off the ground, took on the big boys on the block, and how they're set to revolutionize the golf tech industry going forward.

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One of the great Actors of our time, Laura Cayouette, joins me in this special bonus episode of Next on the Tee.

Laura shares her stories of:

• Living in a commune at age 12
• How a girl from Maryland with a degree in English comes to get to Masters degree at the University of South Alabama.
• The sometimes scary times of being a young beautiful woman trying to get into Acting.
• What it's like working with Quentin Tarantino.
• Being in one of the great movies of our time Django Unchained
• What it's like being in an episode of Friends.
• Working with Woody Harrelson.
• Trying to stay in shape while living in New Orleans.
• Our mutual friend Big Mama Rev. Brenda Franklin.
• Writing a book to help us all write our story. Use coupon code" "golf podcast" to get 20% off.

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This week I am joined by Blue Tee Golf Co-Founder Drew Koehler, Top 50 LPGA Instructor Debbie O'Connell, and 1992 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year Mark Carnevale.

Drew Koehler tells the story of how 3 friends with broken range finders decided to start and fund their own golf technology company. You'll how they got their idea off the ground, took on the big boys on the block, and how they're set to revolutionize the golf tech industry.

Debbie O'Connell is one of my all-time favorite guests and people on the planet. She shares her mental game tips for how to use our Mind Over Pars, what to consider before trying to buy a better game, and tips to improve our short games. Download her free instructional courses by texting the word Flow to 7273390106 to get into a Flow state of mind and Yes to that same number with coupon code Champion2023 to play like a champion.

Mark Carnevale shares his thoughts on Los Angeles Country Club and the US Open. We hear Mark's story from when he made it through Q-School and the telephone call to his dad. We also hear about his idol Arnold Palmer and playing in his first US Open in 1994 which was also Mr. Palmer's final US Open appearance.

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Rick Reilly joins me in this special segment of the show. Rick shares his thoughts on:

• The US Open and LA Country Club
• LIV/PGA Tour merger
• Phil
• Who's the greatest of all-time Jack or Tiger
• His 694 tries to make a hole in one
• Some of his favorite golf holes
• Living in Italy during the Covid outbreak.
• Play golf with Donald Trump
• And much more...

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In Part 2 of Episode 37, I am joined by former UCLA two-time All-American and Tour Pro Jay Delsing, as well as US Kids Golf Lifetime Master Teacher James Hong.

Jay kicks things off with an entertaining story about previous guest Mark Calcavecchia. He then shares his experience playing in the 1985 Open Championship at St. Andrews, where he stayed until the dramatic conclusion when Constantino Rocca holed a miracle putt from the Valley of Sin to force a playoff with John Daly, which Daly ultimately won. Jay was also in the group behind Arnold Palmer, who was playing his final Open. He witnessed "The King" wave goodbye to the patrons from the Swilken Bridge and on the 18th green. Jay also shares his pick to win this year's Open and discusses the honor he received from the St. Louis Children's Miracle Network.

James Hong comes highly recommended by Tom Patri and Jeff Smith. Jeff insisted, "You've got to have this guy on the show," while Tom described him as "absolutely one of the best Junior Instructors in our game." James certainly lived up to these accolades. We delve into his journey in golf, his early desire to play catcher in baseball, and how that influenced his teaching career. He explains how he sets proper expectations for his students and their parents, keeps young players engaged, and shares tips for improving our short game at home.

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Bill Bergin updates us on the progress of his latest course design partnership with Rees Jones, The Outpost, up at McLemore. We also hear about his experiences playing in 3 US Opens, and who he likes this year.

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Tom Patri shares his shock at the announced merger/partnership between the PIF & PGA Tour. We hear about Tom's relationship with Jimmy Dunne, who brokered the deal, and the reaction from around the game including Rory McIlroy feeling like a sacrificial lamb.

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Joe Grohman has won the Patriots Award 8 times for his work with our wounded military personnel and Veterans. He talks about his adaptive golf program and the positive impact it has on the lives of those who come to his clinics. To check it out go to: www.joegrohmanfoundation.org

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Dr. Bern Bernacki is the President of the Golf Heritage Society. They are the foremost authority on golf collectibles and the history of the game. Their annual convention is coming up in October in Lexington, Kentucky. Bern shares the collectibles we'll see there plus he discusses the Society of Hickory Golfers and some of the historic golf courses around the Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania areas.

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In this episode, I'm joined by our Resident Director of Instruction Tom Patri, one of the Top Golf Course Designers of our time Bill Bergin, PGA Professional and Top Adaptive Golf Instructor Joe Grohman, and the President of the Golf Heritage Society Dr. Bern Bernacki.

Tom Patri shares his shock at the announced merger/partnership between the PIF & PGA Tour. We hear about Tom's relationship with Jimmy Dunne, who brokered the deal, and the reaction from around the game including Rory McIlroy feeling like a sacrificial lamb.

Bill Bergin updates us on the progress of The Outlook course up at McLemore. We also hear about his experiences playing in 3 US Opens, and who he likes this week.

Joe Grohman has won the Patriots Award 8 times for his work with our wounded military personnel and Veterans. He talks about his adaptive golf program and the positive impact it has on the lives of those who come to his clinics. To check it out go to: www.joegrohmanfoundation.org

Dr. Bern Bernacki is the President of the Golf Heritage Society. They are the foremost authority on golf collectibles and the history of the game. Their annual convention is coming up in October in Lexington, Kentucky. Bern shares what we'll see there plus he discusses some of the historic golf courses around the Pittsburgh area.

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Jim McLean is one of the all-time great Instructors in our game. We talk about:

• Getting his start teaching at West Chester Country Club
• Working with former college teammates Bruce Lietzke and John Mahaffey.
• Getting arrested while going through Q-School.
• Improving our mental game.
• His book, "The X Factor Swing"
• Rory's recent struggles.
• The Top 10 greatest players of all-time.
• The upcoming Ryder Cup
• And getting proper width in your backswing.

Be sure to subscribe to his YouTube channel for dozens of great, free playing lessons: https://www.youtube.com/@McLeanGolf

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My long-lost cousin John Mascari is the Director of Golf at Alpine Country Club in Alpine, New Jersey. He also Co-Hosts the On The Tee show on ESPN Radio in New York. In this segment, I get John's insights on Michael Block's performance in the PGA Championship and how Block lifted up all 29,000 PGA Professionals. We hear about the great things John and his peers are doing to grow the game plus we get a tip on how to make solid contact from a fairway bunker.

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Damon Hack shares his insights from being at Oak Hill for the PGA Championship. I also get his perspective on the future of LIV Golf, their players potentially playing in the Ryder Cup, and Tiger's future.

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Doc shares his thoughts on the PGA Championship, Brooks' win, and the emergence of Michael Block. We also talk about the power of self-confidence, how to deal with tournament pressure, and our country's loss of spiritual direction.

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Tucker Booth helped Lisa Cornwell write her just-released book, "Trouble Maker, A Memoir of Sexism, Retaliation, and the Fight They Didn't See Coming." We hear about Lisa's early days of being a 4 time Arkansas state amateur champion and her friendship with Tiger and Earl Woods. We also hear about being cousins with former President Bill Clinton, how Hilary Clinton came to write the forward to her book, the sexism she dealt with as an employee of Golf Channel, and how HR there and with parent company Comcast, failed her.

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In Part 1 of Episode 37, I'm thrilled to be joined for the 100th time by Tom Patri, along with a special return visit from the 1989 Open Champion, Mark Calcavecchia.

Tom Patri and I kick things off by reflecting on last week's Scottish Open and Robert MacIntyre's impressive victory. We also discuss the ISCO Championship and the close call for Pierceson Coody, a rising star Tom has been touting. Tom shares his experiences playing at Royal Troon and offers a valuable putting lesson on how to get the ball rolling end over end instead of skidding for the first few feet.

Mark Calcavecchia returns to share memories from his triumph at the 1989 Open Championship, held at this year's venue, Royal Troon. He discusses the challenges of the 123-yard 8th hole, famously known as The Postage Stamp, and recounts his long par save on the 11th hole, the slam dunk chip shot he made on the 12th that shifted his mindset, and what it feel like standing over a 7-footer on the final playoff hole with three putts to win. Mark also shares his prediction for who will be holding the Claret Jug this Sunday afternoon.

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In this episode, I'm joined by 1987 US Amateur Champion and 5-time winner on Tour Billy Mayfair, the Director of Golf at Alpine Country Club and US Kids Master Professional John Mascari, and our resident Director of Instruction Tom Patri.

Billy Mayfair takes us back to the 1998 Nissan Open when he became the only player to ever beat Tiger Woods in a playoff. We hear how he birdied the last hole to tie Tiger and then birdied that hole again in the playoff to win. Billy also shares his thoughts on the new PGA Headquarters facility in Frisco, Texas, his T8 here at TPC Sugarloaf, the time he got paired with his idol Jerry Pate, and his chip-in to win the 1994 Greater Milwaukee Open.

My long-lost cousin John Mascari shares his insights on Michael Block's performance in the PGA Championship and how he lifted up all 29,000 PGA Professionals. We hear about the great things John and his peers are doing to grow the game plus we get a tip on how to make solid contact from a fairway bunker.

Tom Patri joins me late this week and he too weighs in on what he saw from Michael Block. We also hear about how different playing golf is from tournament golf and Tour-level golf. I also get Tom's perspective on how different the relationship between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf might be if someone other than Greg Norman was the CEO of LIV.

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In this episode you'll hear from Bobby Jones' grandson Dr. Bob Jones IV, Golf Channel Host Damon Hack, and the Host of the Rappers Don't Golf podcast and Author Tucker Booth.

Doc shares his thoughts on the PGA Championship, Brooks' win, and the emergence of Michael Block. We also talk about the power of self-confidence, how to deal with tournament pressure and our country's loss of spiritual direction.

Damon Hack shares his insights from being at Oak Hill for the PGA Championship. I also get his perspective on the future of LIV Golf, their players potentially playing in the Ryder Cup, and Tiger's future.

Tucker Booth helped Lisa Cornwell write her just-released book, "Trouble Maker, A Memoir of Sexism, Retaliation, and the Fight They Didn't See Coming." We hear about Lisa's early days of being a 4 time Arkansas state amateur champion and her friendship with Tiger and Earl Woods. We also hear about being cousins with former President Bill Clinton, how Hilary Clinton came to write the forward to her book, the sexism she dealt with as an employee of Golf Channel, and how HR there and with parent company Comcast, failed her.

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John McGuire, CEO of Zing Performance joins me in this special segment of the show. Former Tour Player Tim Simpson sang John's praises in a recent segment he did with me for the work Zing Performance has done helping Tim overcome his anxiety.

John takes us through the program they offer and how it defrags the brain and resets the cerebellum. He says in 30-90 days they can rid your brain of anxiety and help both military personnel and people like you and me overcome PTSD. John has offered to give 10 military veterans dealing with PTSD the program for free. Reach out to me through the Contact Us form on the show's website and John will get you on the way to being anxiety free. It worked for Tim Simpson, let's see if it can help you. What do you have to lose? Contact me on social media @ctmascaro or online at https://www.nextonthetee.net/

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Bruce and I start off discussing his win in the 1969 Byron Nelson Classic, with Mr. Nelson on hand to congratulate him. You'll hear his experiences playing Oak Hill in the 1968 US Open and 1980 PGA Championship, winning the 1970 Bob Hope Classic, and his friendship with Dean Martin. We also discuss the double eagle he made on the 8th hole at Augusta National during the 1967 Masters.

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Evan Schiller is back and we hear about his experience playing and photographing Oak Hill Country Club. We also hear about the making of the Evan Schiller calendar and the patience required to get the perfect lighting for the perfect photo.

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Dr. Bill Mallon joins me in this segment. Bill played college golf at Duke and on the PGA Tour from 1975-1979 before going back to school and getting his medical degree. We talk about getting through Q-School and earning his Tour card. We also talk about his 6th place finish in the 1976 Western Open and playing in the 1977 US Open. Bill shares why he left the Tour to go back to medical school to be an Orthopedic surgeon. Plus, I get his insights and expectations for Tiger Woods following Tiger's most recent foot surgery.

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Tom Patri shares his insights on Oak Hill Country Club, the site of the PGA Championship. We also hear how showing up on the local news solved his anger management issues on the course. Plus, we hear his favorite Evan Schiller stories and why he's still waiting for his commission decades later.

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We take a deep dive into Oak Hill Country Club with 3 guys who have played it and spent a great deal of time there. Tom Patri has been on property many times. Evan Schiller photographed the course and has several magnificent pictures of it on his site, www.evanschillerphotography.com. Bruce Devlin played in the 1968 US Open and 1980 PGA Championship held there. You'll hear what it's going to take to win this year's PGA Championship there.

Bill Mallon won 43 amateur tournaments, played on the Duke golf team from 1970-'73 and the PGA Tour from 1975-1979. You'll hear about his experience playing in the 1977 US Open at Southern Hills and finishing 6th at the Western Open. You'll also hear why he left the Tour to go to medical school and become one of our top orthopedic surgeons. He also weighs in on Tiger's recent foot surgery and the impact it's going to have on his ability to play again.

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Scott McCarron and I talk about his recent performance at the Mitsubishi Electric Classic and we look ahead to the back-to-back majors they have coming up at the Regions Tradition and the Senior PGA Championship. I asked him about the golf ball distance issue since his average driving distance hasn't changed much at age 58 since his days playing on the PGA Tour. We also talked about the potential of Tiger playing on the Champions Tour. He said based on conversations he's had, it looks like Tiger will play several tournaments a year but he goes on to say that their "supposed leader" PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan, didn't like it when the Champions Tour ratings beat the PGA Tour's the week Phil played his first Champions Tour event. When I asked why, isn't it all in the family, he said you'll have to ask Jay Monahan that question.

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Fred Lynn updates us on the progress of his golf game following double partial knee replacement surgery. We hear stories about him and his teammate Jim Rice playing golf together and being in awe of Rice bombing it off the tee. You'll also hear stories about Fred's experiences playing Pebble Beach, trying to keep it together playing in Frank Sinatra's event with Buddy Hackett, his memories of facing Gaylord Perry, and being a part of PBS's series Iconic America about Fenway Park.

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In Part 2 of Episode 36, I am joined by Jeremy Jean-Marie, a self-taught +3 handicap, and Damon Hack, one of the most renowned writers, hosts, and interviewers in the world of golf.

Jeremy Jean-Marie started playing golf at the age of 20, and he embodies what practice and dedication can help you achieve. While it often takes many of us a decade to progress from being awful to just bad, Jeremy has become an elite player during that time. You'll hear about his journey, his experiences in Minor League Golf tournaments, and his tips for how you can prepare for and hit better shots from tee to green.

Damon Hack is well-known for his years as a host on The Golf Channel. He has also written for Newsday, The New York Times, and Sports Illustrated. In this segment, Damon shares his recent experience interviewing players at the US Open, including thoughts on Bryson's remarkable bunker shot on the 18th and Rory's heartbreaking moments. We also discuss his views on the prolonged merger negotiations between the PIF and the PGA Tour, Keegan Bradley's appointment as US Ryder Cup Captain, and Scottie's historic run.

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Paul Stankowski is one of my favorite people on the planet. I had the privilege of catching up with Paul at the Mitsubishi Electric Classic and again as he prepares for the Regions Tradition. We go back to 1996 when he became the first player to win in back-to-back weeks on the Nike Tour and then on the PGA Tour at the Bell South Classic. We get inside what it was like for him in an 8-day span to go from being a first-time winner on the Nike Tour to being the 6th alternate for the Bell South Classic, getting into that tournament, winning it, and the next day driving up Magnolia Lane.

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Eddie Drye and Kevin Roman share equipment and playing lessons that will help us hit straighter drives, recover from the rough, and knock down more flags with our wedges.

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On this episode my guests are 2019 Champions Tour Player of the Year Scott McCarron, MLB Legend Fred Lynn, Champions Tour Pro Paul Stankowski, Srixon/Cleveland Golf VP of Sales Eddie Drye, and 2014 Georgia PGA Teacher of the Year Kevin Roman.

Scott McCarron and I talk about his recent performance at the Mitsubishi Electric Classic and we look ahead to the back-to-back majors they have coming up at the Regions Tradition and the Senior PGA Championship. I asked him about the golf ball distance issue since his average driving distance hasn't changed much at age 58 since his days playing on the PGA Tour. We also talked about the potential of Tiger playing on the Champions Tour. He said based on conversations he's had, it looks like Tiger will play several tournaments a year but he goes on to say that their "supposed leader" PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan, didn't like it when the Champions Tour ratings beat the PGA Tour's the week Phil played his first Champions Tour event. When I asked why, isn't it all in the family, he said you'll have to ask Jay Monahan that question.

Fred Lynn updates us on the progress of his golf game following double partial knee replacement surgery. We hear stories about him and his teammate Jim Rice playing golf together and being in awe of Rice bombing it off the tee. You'll also hear stories about Fred's experiences playing Pebble Beach, trying to keep it together playing in Frank Sinatra's event with Buddy Hackett, his memories of facing Gaylord Perry, and being a part of PBS's series Iconic America about Fenway Park.

Paul Stankowski is one of my favorite people on the planet. I had the privilege of catching up with Paul at the Mitsubishi Electric Classic and again as he prepares for the Regions Tradition. We go back to 1996 when he became the first player to win in back-to-back weeks on the Nike Tour and then on the PGA Tour at the Bell South Classic. We get inside what it was like for him in an 8-day span to go from being a first-time winner on the Nike Tour to being the 6th alternate for the Bell South Classic, getting into that tournament, winning it, and the next day driving up Magnolia Lane.

Eddie Drye and Kevin Roman share equipment and playing lessons that will help us hit straighter drives, recover from the rough, and knock down more flags with our wedges.

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