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Masters Preview!

In this special episode, host Alex Shattuck brings aboard a guest, college teammate Thomas Simmonds, to discuss everything Masters. Alex and Thomas go further and draft lineups and discuss players with a friendly wager for the 2024 edition. It is every golfer's favorite week of the year, so make sure to get primed with the Player Pursuits Podcast!

They also make their picks for the Augusta National Women's Amateur tournament, which is held the week before.

Will their picks be correct?

In this Podcast, Alex Shattuck interviews Rob Ohno, President and CEO, Annika Foundation and a former PGA Tour executive. They discuss Rob's background and journey to the PGA Tour, as well as the mission and initiatives of the Annika Foundation. They also explore the growth of women's golf and the PGA Tour's expansion with feeder tours. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of developing and empowering young women in golf and providing opportunities for players to pursue their dreams. They discuss how the Annika Foundation supports young women and empowers youth through the game of golf.

Please go to Annika Foundation to learn more about the initiatives and how you can get involved: https://www.annikafoundation.org/

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In this episode, host Alex Shattuck, talks with PGA Tour Winner and former Navy Officer. Billy shares his unique journey from growing up in Northern Virginia to playing professional golf. He discusses his time at the Naval Academy and how it shaped his approach to golf and life. Hurley also talks about his foundation, the BH3 Foundation, which supports military families. He shares his thoughts on the future of the PGA Tour and his own plans going forward.

Billy Hurley III foundation can be found at https://billyhurley3.com/ - The mission of the Billy Hurley III Foundation is to support, honor, and enhance the lives of military families; serving those who serve along side. Follow Alex at

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In this episode, host Alex Shattuck, talks to The Short Game Chef, Parker McLachlin. Parker is a former PGA Tour winner who has transitioned to be one of the most sought-after short game coaches in the world. He works with a number of Tour players, but his true passion is modernizing the short game for the amateur golfer and bringing the secrets of Tour players straight to them.

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In this episode, host Alex Shattuck talks to Tour player Austen Truslow. Austen has played professionally on the Asian, Korn Ferry, and PGA tours. Learn about what it takes to become a tour player, the challenges of staying at the top, and much more. Austen walks through his career from the early days of high school, where he was ranked the #2 junior behind only Scottie Scheffler.

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In this episode, Player Pursuits Podcast host Alex Shattuck details the proper procedure for implementing a technical swing change. It is a process, and most players fail because they skip steps. Go into your 2024 season with the proper understanding of how to improve your golf swing and ultimately shoot lower scores!

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In this episode, host Alex Shattuck speaks to George Mason University golf coach, Greg Pieczynski. 

Greg, aka "Coach P", has played at the highest levels of amateur and collegiate golf at Penn State University. He also went to Q School and chased his dream of playing on the PGA Tour.

As Head Coach, Greg has been instrumental in turning around George Mason's program, earning a higher National ranking, and earning invitations to play more prestigious events.

Coach P also provides insights on how Juniors can learn how to get noticed by college coaches and the process of finding the right school.

Learn more about Coach P and the George Mason Golf Program: https://gomason.com/sports/mens-golf

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In this episode, host Alex Shattuck talks to LPGA EPSON Tour player and Player Pursuits’ member, Kim Kaufman. Kim has played professionally on the Symmetra, Epson Tour, and LPGA. Learn about the challenges and obstacles she has overcome and her plan to return to the upper echelons of the women’s professional game.

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In this episode, host Alex Shattuck talks to Michael Burcin, Founder of Under Par Consulting, former Head Coach at University of Wisconsin, and Assistant Golf Coach at the University of South Carolina. In 2010, Michael was named the top men’s assistant collegiate golf coach in the nation and he has over 20+ years experience as a coach, recruiter, and instructor.

As a Coach, Michael has worked with the likes of George and Wesley Bryan, Mark Anderson, Mark Silvers, Paul Woodbury, Matt Nesmith, Jordan Hahn, and Will Stark.

Learn more about the college golf recruiting process, what it takes to be an elite player, and the nuances that separate the best of the best from the rest.

More about Michael Burcin and Under Par Consulting: https://www.underparconsulting.com/

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In this episode, host Alex Shattuck talks to renowned instructor, Jon Eisman, founder and owner of the Eisman Golf Academy at Laurel Hill Golf Course in Lorton, VA. Eisman is an elite instructor to top amateurs, professionals and juniors with over 20 years experience.

Learn how to “raise the ceiling of your game” and process and methodologies to help you elevate your Golf IQ.

More information on Eisman Golf Academy: https://www.eismangolfacademy.com

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