Golf Talk Live

Welcome to Golf Talk Live!

Joining me this week on the Coaches Corner Panel:

James T. Kyle - PGA Professional & Owner of the James Kyle Golf Academy. 2014 West Central Chapter PGA Teacher of the Year, 2012 West Central Chapter PGA Junior Golf Leader of the Year, 2011 US KIDS Golf TOP 50 Teacher "Honorable Mention".

Bill Abrams - PGA Professional & Owner/Director of Instruction, Golf Solutions Academy - Balmoral Woods Crete, IL & Golf Channel Academy at TPC Eagle Trace, Coral Springs FL. 2017 Central Illinois Chapter Teacher of the Year.

Later on the show: Eddie Merrins - “The Little Pro” Legendary golf instructor, PGA Hall-of-Fame member, and Bel-Air Country Club Professional.

More on Eddie:

Legendary golf instructor, PGA Hall-of-Fame member, and Bel-Air Country Club Professional Emeritus Eddie Merrins shares his knowledge of the game in his classic book, "Swing The Handle - Not The Clubhead". Eddie was Born: August 4, 1932, Hometown: Meridian, Mississippi. Eddie has worked with, and taught top professionals of the game. Among the golfers Eddie Merrins coached at UCLA were future PGA stars Corey Pavin and Steve Pate.

Join us LIVE - Thursdays 6:00 - 8:00PM Central.

Golf Talk Live is also available as a Podcast at itunes.com & Stitcher.com

Welcome to Golf Talk Live!

Joining me on the Coaches Corner Panel:

Jon Decker - Teaching Professional at the New Albany Country Club in New Albany, Ohio. The 2015 Southern Ohio Teacher of the Year. Author of "Golf Is My Life: Glorifying God Through the Game."  Also a motivational speaker.

Jamie Leno Zimron - Class A LPGA Teaching Professional. Pioneer in body-mind approaches to peak performance and well-being. She's been both a junior and senior golf champion, and founded KiAi Golf Training, The KiAi Way Inc, and EveryBusinessWoman Golf.

Clint Wright - 30 year member of the PGA, Partner at TGM Golf, a big proponent of The R3 Approach. One of the best covering the short game today.

Later on the show: Tiffany Mack Fitzgerald - Founder, Black Girls Golf

More on Tiffany:

Tiffany is on a mission to get more African American women on the golf course. Having spent more than 20 years in Corporate America, Tiffany understood the role golf played in building successful professional relationships. She also noticed the acute lack of African American women present on the golf course. In 2013 she founded Black Girls Golf, an organization that provides golf news, information and community for women who are interested in learning, practicing, and playing golf.

Join us LIVE - Thursdays 6:00 - 8:00PM Central.

Golf Talk Live is also available as a Podcast at itunes.com & Stitcher.com

Welcome to Golf Talk Live!

Joining me this week on the Coaches Corner Panel:

Brandon Stooksbury - The Director of Instruction at the prestigious Idle Hour Club in Macon, GA.  Ranked in Golf Digest's "Best In State" instructor rankings for Georgia and honored as the 2015 Central GA PGA "Teacher Of The Year," Brandon specializes in competitive player development and enjoys teaching players of all levels, from beginner to the PGA Tour. 

Pete Buchanan - Founder/Director of Instruction and owner of Plane Simple Golf, LLC which houses Plane Simple Golf Circuit and the Simple Swing Repeater Training Brace. Teaching over the past 30 years, Pete has been simplifying his golf swing philosophy in an effort to make it simple for players to play the game.

Later on the show: John Hughes – PGA Master Teaching Professional

More on John:

John is a PGA Master Professional as well as the Vice President of the North Florida PGA Section. He's also the 2013 PGA of America Horton Smith Award Recipient and a Golf Tips Magazine – Top 30 Instructor.

Join us LIVE - Thursdays 6:00 - 8:00PM Central.

Golf Talk Live is also available as a Podcast at itunes.com & Stitcher.com

Welcome to Golf Talk Live!

On this week's Coaches Corner Panel:

 Peter Egazarian - PGA & TPI Teaching Professional with Traconic Golf Club. Head Men's Golf Coach with the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. Founder of Northeast Golf Performance and member of The Proponent Group.

Later on the show: Mark Guhne – Head Coach for the University of Chattanooga's men's golf team.

More on Mark:

Mark Guhne (pronounced JUNE) took the reins of the Chattanooga Mocs men's golf team in 2005 and led his alma mater to unprecedented heights in men's golf. He spearheaded a consistent presence in the national rankings. Under his guidance, the program thrives on and off the course. His teams set records in competition as well as in the classroom. They’re also active in the community with clinics and service activities. Guhne directed the Mocs to 17 team and 17 individual wins through 2016-17. That includes five Southern Conference Championships (2007-09, 2012-13) and one NCAA Regional (2012 Bowling Green) along with the coveted 2008 Carpet Capital Collegiate crown.

Join us LIVE - Thursday 6:00 - 8:00PM Central.

Golf Talk Live is also available as a Podcast at itunes.com & Stitcher.com

Welcome to Golf Talk Live!

On this week's Coaches Corner:

Bill Abrams - PGA Professional & Owner/Director of Instruction Golf Solutions Academy - Balmoral Woods Crete, IL & Carolina Club in Margate, FL.

Later on the show: AJ Bonar- Head Teaching Professional at the AJ Golf School.

More on AJ:

AJ is 73 and married to (Ethel) for 50 years with two sons, 4 grandsons, 1 grandaughter. He's played golf for 65 years & been Teaching for 49. Played 4 years at Kent State University. He was the Men's & Women's Golf Coach at Bowling Green State University 1977 – 1984. Golf Director - SAN DIEGO GOLF ACADEMY for 10 years (1985 – 1994). Author of "AJ REVEALS THE TRUTH ABOUT GOLF", book and DVD series. Currently conducting AJ Golf School at Morgan Run Club & Resort in Rancho Santa Fe, CA where he's Head Teaching Professional. Aj's also a Teaching pro for players on the PGA, LPGA and Web.com tours, Contributing instruction editor to Golf Magazine, Golf Illustrated and Golf Tips Magazine, 2 years as R&D Consultant for TaylorMade Golf, 12 years director of the San Diego Golf Academy, 8 years as Division I NCAA golf coach of the Bowling Green University Men’s and Women’s teams & Captain, Kent State University Golf Team.

Join me LIVE - Thursdays 6:00 - 8:00PM Central.

Golf Talk Live is also available as a Podcast at itunes.com & Stitcher.com

Welcome to Golf Talk Live!

This week's Coaches Corner Panel:

Jon Decker -Currently,Teaching Professional at the New Albany Country Club (2007- current). In 2015 he was named the Southern Ohio Teacher of the Year. Prior Head Instuctor at the Grand Cypress Academy of Golf in Orlando, where he worked under Top 100 Instructors Fred Griffin & Phil Rodgers. He's authored the book "Golf Is My Life: Glorifying God Through the Game." He's a motivational speaker around the US and has a new Bible Study with his book."

Clint Wright -30 year member of the PGA, Partner at TGM Golf, a big proponent of The R3 Approach. One of the best covering the short game today. One of my favorite guests.

This week's special guest: Andrew Bravant - Teaching Professional & Tour Professional.

More on Andrew:

Since stepping up to his first tee shot at the age of 5 years old, British born, Andrew Bravant has walked some of the most prestigious fairways and greens in the world. He has competed with players such as Rory Mcllroy, Ross Fisher and the 2015 Masters winner Danny Willet.

Join me LIVE - Thursdays 6:00 - 8:00PM Central.

Golf Talk Live is also available as a Podcast at itunes.com & Stitcher.com

Welcome to Golf Talk Live!

This week on Coaches Corner:

Peter Egazarian -PGA & TPI Teaching Professional with Traconic Golf Club. Founder of Northeast Golf Performance and member of The Proponent Group.

John Hughes - PGA Master Professional , Vice President - North Florida PGA Section & 2013 PGA of America Horton Smith Award Recipient & Golf Tips Magazine – Top 30 Instructor.

Jamie Leno Zimron -Class A LPGA Teaching Professional and part of our Coaches Corner team, always up to interesting things! Passionate pioneer in body-mind approaches to peak performance and well-being.

Special Guest Panelist – Brett Cohen - Golf Fitness Instructor & Fitness Over 50 Authority. Founder of NY Golf Fitness Guru, Brett has been in the fitness industry for 17+ years.

This week's special guest: Bernard Sheridan– Instructor at Impact Zone Golf at the Tiburón Golf Club & host of Breaking Par with Bernard Sheridan podcast.

More on Bernard:

Originally from Pennsylvania, Bernard is an Instructor at Impact Zone Golf at the Tiburón Golf Club in Naples, Fl, sharing his vast Teaching experience for 19+ years. He's also hosts Breaking Par with Bernard Sheridan podcast. Working also as a audio engineer for 30 years.

Join me LIVE - Thursdays 6:00 - 8:00PM Central

Golf Talk Live is also available at itunes.com & Stitcher.com

Welcome to Golf Talk Live!

This week's Coaches Corner Panel:

Pete Buchanan -  Founder/Director of Instruction of Plane Simple Golf, LLC which houses Plane Simple Golf Circuit and the Simple Swing Repeater Training Brace. Teaching for over 30 years, Pete has been simplifying his golf swing philosophy.

James T. Kyle -  PGA Professional & Owner of the James Kyle Golf Academy. 2014 West Central Chapter PGA Teacher of the Year, 2012 West Central Chapter PGA Junior Golf Leader of the Year, 2011 US KIDS Golf TOP 50 Teacher "Honorable Mention".

This week's special guest: Richard Lucas – Director of PGM program at Clemson University.

More on Richard:

He's received his Bachelor of Science Degree in business administration at Old Dominion University and his MBA at Virginia Commonwealth University. Currently, working on his doctorate in career and technology education. Lucas has over 20 years’ experience in the golf industry with extensive knowledge in management of golf programs and operations. His positions in the golf industry have included assistant professional, teaching coordinator, head golf professional and general manager at both public and private facilities. Some career highlights include scoring in the top 5 percent in Business School I & II and winning the Philadelphia Assistant Association's Southern Championship.

Join me LIVE - Thursdays 6:00 - 8:00PM Central.

Golf Talk Live is also available as a Podcast at itunes.com & Stitcher.com

Welcome to Golf Talk Live!

This week's Coaches Corner Panel:

Jon Decker -Currently,Teaching Professional at the New Albany Country Club (2007- current). In 2015 he was named the Southern Ohio Teacher of the Year. Prior Head Instuctor at the Grand Cypress Academy of Golf in Orlando, where he worked under Top 100 Instructors Fred Griffin & Phil Rodgers. He's authored the book "Golf Is My Life: Glorifying God Through the Game." He's a motivational speaker around the US and has a new Bible Study with his book."

Clint Wright -30 year member of the PGA, Partner at TGM Golf, a big proponent of The R3 Approach. One of the best covering the short game today. One of my favorite guests.

This week's Special Guest: Chris Czaja – PGA Professional & PGA Teacher of the Year for the South Florida.

More on Chris:

Originally from Greenwich, Conn., Chris relocated to FL in 1990 and for the past 23 year has been living the dream as Boca West's head golf-pro. Chris was captivated with the sport since childhood watching his favorite pros; Nicklaus, Trevino and Stuart. His personal instruction was taught by Billy Mitchell & Jim McClean. From student to master, he received the coveted award as South Florida 2010 Teacher of the Year!

Join me LIVE - Thursdays 6:00 - 8:00PM Central.

Golf Talk Live is also available as a Podcast at itunes.com & Stitcher.com

Welcome to Golf Talk Live!

This week's Coaches Corner Panel:

Pete Buchanan - Founder/Director of Instruction and owner of Plane Simple Golf, LLC which houses Plane Simple Golf Circuit and the Simple Swing Repeater Training Brace. Teaching over the past 30 years.

Katherine Roberts -Founder and President, Yoga for Golfers®, 16 years Founder and President Roberts’ Yoga For Baseball™, Roberts’ Kinetic Yoga For Sports™ Certified Yoga Instructor, 20+ years TPI, FMS, and NG360-certified Educated in PRI Nike Swoosh Elite Athlete. 

Clint Wright -30 year member of the PGA, Partner at TGM Golf, a big proponent of The R3 Approach. One of the best covering the short game today. One of my favorite guests.

Later, I interview my special guest: Dennis Jordan – "Golf Dude In The Basement".

More on Dennis:

Born in Philadelphia – 12/12/1952. Dennis began playing golf at age 13. Dennis has done everything from play competative sports including golf, to recovering from an accident that nearly took his life. Showing the rest of us, no matter what life throws at you with drive, perseverance and a lot of hard work, you can achieve anything.

Join us LIVE - Thursday 6:00 - 8:00PM Central.

Golf Talk Live is also available as a Podcast at itunes.com & Stitcher.com