Golf: next on the tee

On this episode of Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro hear former NHL star and Celebrity Tour Champion Dan Quinn and the Founder and CEO of Frogger Golf Jeremiah Bohannon.

I talked with Dan about his time caddying for Ernie Els particularly during Ernie's victory at the 1994 US Open at Oakmont and at The Masters. Dan also shared the story about the day he upstaged Ernie when he was more sought after by reporters than Ernie at the Canadian Open. I also got his thoughts on the Penguins run to the Stanley Cup.

Jeremiah shared the story about how he founded Frogger Golf and what the ah ha moment was for him that he could make better products than were already out on the market. We also talked about their "Catch Latch" technology, the innovations they've made to the golf bag and the challenges of building a brand in the super competitive golf industry.

Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro this week are: PGA Tour Pro and Sirius/XM PGA Channel Analyst Paul Stankowski, and 2003 PGA Champion Shaun Micheel.

Paul Stankowski - Hear Paul talk about his recent heart attack that came on at age 46, what happened leading up to it, how doctors attended to him and how he's dealing with it going forward. We also looked ahead to the US Open and whether we'll see him playing on the Champions Tour in a few years.

Shaun Micheel - Shaun too had a heart attack a couple years ago. We talked about his warning signs and recovery. We also talked about his upcoming start in the Fedex St. Jude's Classic in June and more about his memories from winning the 2003 PGA Championship at Oak Hill.

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday at 10:00 AM as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour pros, legends, top instructors, equipment manufacturers, media members and all those impacting the great game of golf. Hear them all sharing their stories on Next on the Tee.

This week my guests on Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro are: Top 100 Instructor Tom Patri and Eli Miller, Product Manager for Cleveland Golf and the Srixon Brand.

Tom Patri - I talked with Tom about why today's Pros don't own their own swings their swing coaches do. I also got his thoughts on golf's return to the Olympics, this week's National Golf Day, and his thoughts on the upcoming US Open at Oakmont.

Eli Miller - Eli took us inside their Z-Star golf balls, their new Z355, Z545 & Z745 irons and drivers, plus we what new technology is coming up on the horizon for Srixon golf.

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.

This week on Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro my guests are: Steve Mona, CEO of the World Golf Foundation and annually listed amoung the Most Powerful People in Golf and PGA Tour Pro Kenny Knox. 

Steve Mona - I'll be talking with Steve about this year's National Golf Day coming on Wednesday, May 18th, plus we'll get an update on the national economic impact that the game of golf has, and the charitable impact is has as well.

Kenny Knox - I'll talk with Kenny about what's new with his wedge and putter lines, his plans are for the 2016 season and his memories of playing in the Player's Championship and the 4 majors.

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.

On this episode of Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro hear Mike Landry, teaching professional at Manhattan Beach Marriott Golf Club and Eric Johnson Top 100 Instructor and the Director of Instruction at Oakmont Country Club. 

Mike Landry - I'll be talking with Mike about the life of a PGA Professional and some of the mistakes that he finds consistent that amateurs all make and after conducting nearly 8,000 lessons over the last 5 years what he does to make teaching and learning the game of golf fun.

Eric Johnson - Eric is a Top 100 Instructor as well as the Director of Instruction at Oakmont Country Club. I'll talk with Eric about the preparation going on for the US Open. We'll see if players are already coming in to play practice rounds and what words of advice would he give them about how to be sucessful playing Oakmont during US Open conditions.

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday at 10:00 AM as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour pros, legends, top instructors, equipment manufacturers, media members and all those impacting the great game of golf. Hear them all sharing their stories on Next on the Tee.

Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro this week is the host of the Fairway of Life show on the Sirius/XM PGA Channel and the Golf Channel, Doug Hollandsworth and Dennis Cone. 

Doug Hollandsworth - Doug is the founder of the Georgia Golf Trail and , Georgia Golf Travel as well as a hosting his own radio show for 8+ years. I'll get his thoughts on the great course around the State of Georgia plus why the State doesn't do a better job of promoting them. We'll also talk about the amount of play the courses in Georgia get, some of the hidden gems and a look ahead to the US Open.

Dennis Cone - Dennis is the founder of the Professional Caddie's Association and a member of Caddie Hall of Fame. We'l talk about his years being on the bag and who some of his favorite players have been. We'll also talk about the education and training the PCA has given to the 22,500 students who have joined since 1997.

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday starting at 10:00 AM Eastern Time as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour legends, today's players, equipment manufacturers, course Superintendants, media members and all those influencing the great game of golf...on Next On The Tee.

Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro this week is the host of the Fairway of Life show on the Sirius/XM PGA Channel and the Golf Channel, Matt Adams and 2003 PGA Champion Shaun Micheel. 

Matt Adams -  Matt shares his insights into Jordan Spieth's collapse at the Masters and how Danny Willett's future will decide if we look back on this as Jordan's Spieth's collapse or Danny Willett's ascent. The result is similar to Gary Player's win in 1961 when Arnold Palmer double bogeyed 18 to lose by a stroke yet people don't talk as much about Palmer's collapse as they do Players' win. Matt also shared his insights in why players are starting to pull out of the Olympics, and Bryson DeChambeau's one length club set. Will it become popular? Hear Matt's thoughts...

Shaun Micheel - Talked about what it was like sleeping on the lead for 2 nights at the 2003 PGA Championship. What did that pressure feel like? What was it like answering questions from the media and having everyone doubt that he could actually win that tournament? Hear Shaun's story plus what it's like for him dealing with a doubting social media to this day.

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday starting at 10:00 AM Eastern Time as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour legends, today's players, equipment manufacturers, course Superintendants, media members and all those influencing the great game of golf...on Next On The Tee.

On this episode of Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro, my guests were: 2 time World Long Driving Champion and participant on the Golf Channels Big Break 8 Gerry James and LPGA Top 50 Instructor and founder of Golf Positive Debbie O'Connell. I talked with them about:

Gerry James - I talked with Gerry about the mechanics of the golf swing so we can generate more power for longer drives. We also talked about his bodybuilding career and Mr. California title back in 1990. He shared his experience competing on The Golf Channel's Big Break 8 plus he shared fitness tips to help us keep our bodies from breaking down.

Debbie O'Connell -  Debbie is not only a great swing instructor, she's also a great mental coach. She shared advice she'd give Jordan Spieth following his collapse at the Masters. When our minds get cluttered with negative thoughts what can we do to slow down and recover? What would she tell Jordan to do the next time he finds himself in a similar situation so those negative thoughts don't creep back in? She shared her mental coaches tips plus a couple of tips on how to improve our short games.

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.

Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro this week is the Voice of Golf Peter Kessler. Peter Kessler is back to take us through the history of the Masters, from the start of club when Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts bought it, through the original design of the course, and some of the most important and exciting victories. Nobody knows more about the rich history of the game golf than Peter Kessler does. Hear him walk us through the 80 years of Masters tournaments.

Join Chris Mascaro every Saturday at 10:00 AM as he talks with PGA & LPGA Tour pros, legends, top instructors, equipment manufacturers, media members and all those impacting the great game of golf. Hear them all sharing their stories on Next on the Tee.

"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 it's a Special Masters Preview edition of Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro with special guest PGA Tour legend, 9 time major champion and 3 times Masters Champion Gary Player.

Hear Gary Player talking about spending over a year of his life on the grounds of Augusta National. We talked in detail about his 3 victories there in 1961, 1974 and 1978. He also shared his memories of meeting Bobby Jones, what Clifford Roberts was like, the pride he felt in becoming the oldest champion at the time at age 42 following his win in 1978, and what goes through his mind as he turns off Washington Road and walks up Magnolia Lane. He also shared who his favorites are to win this year's tournament.

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.