Golf: next on the tee

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 Next on the Tee.

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 the matches between Phil Mickelson and Sergio Garcia as well as the duel between Patrick Reed and Rory McIlroy.

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.

On this episode of Next on the Tee I'll be joined by PGA Tour Rules Official Stephen Cox and PGA Tour Champions Pro Donnie Hammond.

I met Stephen at the Tour Championship this year. When I asked him what the toughest ruling he ever had to hand out was, he said anything involving Seve Ballesteros. We talked about what it was like dealing with Seve who was also his childhood idol. We also talked about what the life of a PGA Tour Rules Official is like; there's a whole lot more to it than just riding around in a golf cart handing out rulings. He also talked about design changes being made at his home course at TPC Sawgrass in time for next year's Players Championship and a whole lot more.

Donnie Hammond and I talked at length about his memories of Arnold Palmer. Donnie lives in Orlando not far from Bay Hill. He told the story of getting his first tournament exemption at Bay Hill in 1983 and being paired with Jack Nicklaus in the 3rd round. In that round he was assessed a 2 stroke penalty for teeing off out of order...hear why. He also talked about the practice round he played with Mr. Palmer at the 1986 Masters and his thoughts on this year's Ryder Cup.

We remembered Arnold Palmer this week on Next on the Tee. My guests on this episode are: the voice of golf, Peter Kessler and Champions Tour Pro and Pittsburgh native Bob Friend Jr. 

Peter Kessler - Peter was there when they launched The Golf Channel back in 1995, a venture that Arnold Palmer was the driving force behind. Peter interviewed Mr. Palmer several times and they became very good friends. He shared some of his favorite stories about Mr. Palmer including when he played with Mr. Palmer in the Bay Hill Shootout and disregarding Mr. Palmer's advice on how the play the 18th and costing them a bet with the other twosome they were playing against. Peter also shared details of the interview he did with Mr. Palmer following the death of his first wife Winnie. We also talked about the Masters, and the Ryder Cup.

Bob Friend Jr. - Bob has played on the Web.com, PGA and Champions Tours since 1990. He has 2 professional wins and 26 Top 10 finishes. He is also a member at Oakmont Country Club and played with Mr. Palmer several times after originally meeting him at age 8. Bob's father, Bob Friend Sr., was a Pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 50's and early 60's, and they are member of Oakmont Country Club, which is just down the street a bit from Mr. Palmer's club at LaTrobe. We'll hear some his favorite stories about Mr. Palmer including when he played with he and Seve Ballesteros in the 1999 Bay Hill Invitational, and a practice round at the 1994 U.S. Open at Oakmont, Mr. Palmer's final U.S. Open appearance.

Join me every Saturday at 10:00 AM as I talk with PGA & LPGA Tour pros, legends, and top instructors.

"You were the most informed interviewer I've ever encountered, not the easy things but the obscure. Good work." Paul Stankowski, PGA Tour Pro

This week on Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro my guests are: Top 100 Instructor Tom Patri and Deanna Alfredo, food and lifestyle editor at The 19th Hole Magazine.

Tom Patri - Tom shared his memories of Arnold Palmer, his thoughts on the Ryder Cup, Phil Mickelson's criticism of recent Ryder Cup captains, and tips for how to chip and putt better.

Deanna Alfredo - Hear Deanna talk about some of her favorite places to play golf, her outing with Greg Norman, her experience driving up Magnolia Lane and at Berckmans Place, plus bacon, beer and so much more.

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday at 10:00 AM as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour legends, today's players, equipment manufacturers, media members and all those impacting the great game of golf on Next on the Tee. Check us out online at www.nextonthetee.net

On this episode of Next on the Tee Chris' guests are former Minnesota Vikings DE turned PGA Tour Rules Official Mark Dusbabek and PGA Professional Chris Czaja.

Mark Dusbabek - I talked with Mark about his college football playing days at the University of Minnesota, what it was like being drafted in the 4th round by the Houston Oilers and ultimately going back home to Minnesota to play for the Vikings. We also talked about what led him to become a PGA Rules Official and the toughest call he's had to make regarding a turtle picking up a ball and dragging it into the water.

Chris Czaja - Chris is Golf Channel Instructor and PGA of American Teacher of the Year for South Florida, South East Chapter of the PGA of America. I talked with Chris about what it's like going from teacher on the driving range to teaching in front of TV cameras. We also talked about his experience dealing with TV production, some of his favorite instructional tips and if he could give Tiger Woods advice during his comeback, what would it be?

Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro this week are: PGA Pressional and the Founder of the Salute Military Golf Association, Jim Estes and LPGA Pro and PGA Tour Broadcaster Maureen Madill.

Jim Estes - I'll get an update from Jim on all the great things the Salute Military Golf Association is doing to help our wounded veterans learn or re-learn how to play golf. We'll also talk about his experience playing in the SR. PGA Championship at the French Lick Resort and the upcoming Ryder Cup.

Maureen Madill - Hear Maureen sharing her stories about inning the 1979 British Ladies Amateur Championship and the British Ladies Amateur Stroke Play Championship. She also talked about her experience playing on and coaching the Curtis Cup team, what it's like broadcasting from inside the ropes on the PGA Tour and how how the American team and the PGA is over thinking the Ryder Cup.