Golf: next on the tee

On this edition of Next on the Tee I'm joined by special guest Co-Host Bob Lazzari plus former PGA Tour Pro and Fouder of MindLink Golf Richard Zokol, Product Development Expert Michael Vrska and Travelers Tournament Executive Director Nathan Grube.

Hear Richard talk about his time playing at BYU in college and winning the 1981 National Championship. He also talked about his 2 wins on Tour at the '92 Deposit Guarantee Classic and Greater Milwaukee Open. He also talked about the mental side of the game what his compay MinkdLink Golf will be coming out with later this summer.

Michael Vrska talked about the advancements in equipment from jail break technology with Callaway to twist face with TaylorMade. He also talked about how PXG has shown the market that golfers are willing to pay top dollar for high end performing equipment. Are $1,000 drivers on the horizon? Hear what Michael thinks.

Nathan Grube talked about all the preparation that goes into putting on a PGA Tour event and what they do in order to get the best players to come play in their event the week after the US Open.

On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are: Top 100 Instructor & Sirius/XM PGA Channel Host Debbie Doniger plus The Voice of Golf Peter Kessler.

Debbie Doniger - Debbie talks starting to play at age 7 and by 12 deciding golf was it for her. She also talks about her decision to play her college golf at the University of North Carolina, winning the 1992 ACC Championship, teaching her students how to deal with pressure, plus what flairing our feet out a few degrees can do for increase hip rotation.

Peter Kessler - Peter shared is thoughts on if there are similarities between Bobby Jones' career and what Tiger Woods is going through. He talked about the putting woes that Jones, Arnold Palmer and Ben Hogan dealt with and he reflected back on Tony Jacklin's career and what he did to elevate the Ryder Cup matches.

On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are 2 time major champion and World Golf Hall of Famer Tony Jacklin and Golf Channel Academy Top Instructor Brian Jacobs. 

I'll talk with Tony Jacklin about his latest book "Bad Lies" plus memories from his wins in the 1969 Open Championship, 1970 US Open, being a Ryder Cup Captain and his perspective on the rest of this year's majors and upcoming Ryder Cup matches.

We'll get Brian Jacobs to share several of his playing lessons including how to pitch the ball better from 30 yards, how to hit better bump and run shots, how to better judge distance on lag putts and make more 3-4 footers.

On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are: One of the top Instructors in the state of Texas Tim Cusick and Golf Pride Marketing Channel Manager Charlie Fisher. We're talking about how to shake the rust off your golf swing, how to stretch and warm up properly before your round, lessons on how to decide which side of the tee box to tee off from, how to hit better fairway bunker shots, and how to use your hybrid to chip around the greens. Charlie will update us on all the great things golf pride has going on including their new Tour Velvet Align grips which I can't wait to get on my clubs, and their putter grips that can help improve your putting stroke.

On this episode of Next on the Tee my guests are: Top 100 Instructor Tom Patri and the grandson of Bobby Jones, Dr. Bob Jones IV. We'll be talking Masters, the new Augusta National Women's Amateur Tournament, improving your mental approach on the golf course, how to improve your short game and the importance of a pre-shot routine.

On this episode of Next on the Tee we look back at the Masters and get reactions from "The Voice of Golf" Peter Kessler plus former PGA Tour Pro, now Broadcaster for Sirius/XM's PGA Tour channel, Paul Stankowski. I'm also joined by Ben Hogan Golf CEO Scott White and we talked about their return to the golf equipment business business plus details about their PTx and Fort Worth irons as well as their new Forged Edge irons and Equalizer wedges.

Gary Player joins me and talks about longevity in the game and why he was able to win major championship over a 20 year span. He also reminded us about how great Bobby Jones, Ben Hogan and Sam Snead were, plus who he thinks the greatest player of all-time is. We talked about the importance of diet and exercise, why Lee Trevino and Tom Weiskopf never won at Augusta ans who he thinks this year's winner will be

We're talking Masters history plus favorites to win this year's tournament with legendary broadcaster Ben Wright plus Matthew and Mitchell Laurance. I'll get Ben Wright's memories from decades of broadcasting the event with CBS Sports. Matthew Laurance hosts Backspin Golf on ESPN Radio AM 1300 in Lexington, Kentucky. This will be Matthew's first ever trip to The Masters. He and his 4 minute older twin brother Mitchell, who is the host of Talking Golf Getaways available on Audioboom or Golf New Net, will be attending this year's Par 3 contest. We'll hear about what they're looking forward to seeing, plus who they think will be on top of the leaderboard come Sunday night.

On this episode of Next on the Tee I'm joined by Top 100 Golf Instructor Eric Johnson, Champions Tour Pro Bob Friend Jr., and one of the great caddies of all-time and Founder of Caddy for a Cure Russ Holden.

Eric shared his thoughts on the notion that the USGA and R&A need to dial back the golf ball. He also talked about Tiger's comeback and who he expects to see in the final twosomes on Sunday at the Masters.

Bob shared some thoughts for how to shake the rust off our golf swings, his memories from the 1999 Arnold Palmer Invitational when he was paired with Seve Ballesteros and Arnold Palmer, plus memories of shooting his low round on Tour, a 63, at the 2003 Wichita Open.

Russ updated us on the great things they're doing at Caddy for a Cure. They have caddy opportunities coming up th Bryson DeChambeau, jason Bohn and Rory McIlroy. He also shared memories from caddying for Bernhard Langer at Augusta National and why that's one of the most difficult events to caddie in.

On this episode of Next on the Tee my guests are: Donnie Hammond, Olin Browne and Eric Meeks. 

Donnie shared his thoughts on the golf ball controversy and if it makes sense to have one ball for Tour players and a different ball for the rest of us. He also shared memories from his times playing in the 1986 Masters and how a putt putt course near his house helped prepare him for putting on those greens. Donnie also gave us a tip for how to improve your chipping.

Olin Browne talked about his season so far on the Champions Tour, memories from his times playing in The Masters, his 40 foot chip in to defeat Larry Mize at the 1998 Hartford Open plus memories from his victory at the 2011 US Senior Open.

Eric Meeks shared his memories of playing his college golf at the University of Arizona, what it was like being a part of the 1989 US Walker Cup team with Phil Mickelson, his experience playing in the 1989 Masters, his conversation with Byron Nelson and Sam Snead and more recently playing in the 2016 US Senior Open Championship at Scioto Country Club.