MUSINGS ON GOLF

He has a great job as a PGA of America Head Professional, and Jason Caron will now have more opportunities to showcase his stellar playing skills next year as a card-carrying member of the PGA Tour Champions. 

Come along to hear the amazing, if not improbable journey of Jason Caron, who most definitely has earned his spot on the 50-and-over circuit!

Last week in Michigan, he was elected the 44th President of the PGA of America. Hear the story of Don Rea, who once called balls and strikes and now is leading the call for one of the world's largest sports organizations. 

Over the next two years, Don will lead the PGA of America's efforts to grow the game and serve the needs of the 31,000 PGA of America Professionals.

Batter up ... er ... tee it up, with President Rea, on "Musings on Golf."

The numbers are impressive, and they tell much of the amazing story of David Leadbetter. He has coached elite players such as Nick Faldo, Nick Price, Greg Norman, and Ernie Els to more than 20 major championship titles and more than 100 individual worldwide tournament victories. Yet, the full tale of Leadbetter lies in his passion for getting to know his players and helping them maximize their abilities.

What an instructor and what an interview!

Achieving excellence in one sports medium is noteworthy. Doing so in another ... well, now we're talking Damon Hack. From his days covering the NFL, NBA and golf for Sports Illustrated, The New York Times and Newsday to his 12-plus years of stellar work in front of the camera at Golf Channel/NBC Sports, Damon reveals what has driven him to heights of success few have attained!

The title of her new book captures only a part of the remarkable years that Ann Liguori has lived in the ever-evolving world of sports media.

From major golf championships to big-time interviews with sports legends, Ann continues to ask about, and tell the stories that educate and inspire.

What a great interview, and what a terrific book!

He was a key component of the amazing World Series champion New York Mets in '86. Now, hear what Tim Teufel, the man with the distinctive shuffle, has to say about this year's MLB playoffs, how golf and baseball are similar (and different), and who would join him in his dream foursome.

Step up to the plate and settle in with the "Teufel Shuffle," on "Musings on Golf."

Steve Sands worked his eighth Presidents Cup for Golf Channel and NBC Sports, so he brings a wealth of experience in dissecting why the Americans continue to dominate the Internationals. Hear Steve's thoughts on Captain Jim Furyk, Keegan Bradley and the other American stalwarts, plus his special dream golf foursome.

You know him as an integral part of CBS Sports coverage of the Masters, PGA Championship and the PGA Tour. Ian Baker-Finch is also a major champion (1991 Open Championship), and four times he was Assistant Captain for the International Team at the Presidents Cup.

Join Ian in looking back and previewing the Presidents Cup, which begins tomorrow at Royal Montreal Golf Club.

The U.S. regained the Solheim Cup on Sunday, and Tom Abbott found himself right in the center of it -- calling the action for NBC Sports and Golf Channel. Join Bob and Kelly as we talk with the talented anchor, who certainly knows his way around big-time golf events.

Thanks to the guiding eye of his father, Dave Stockton went on to win two PGA Championships and captain the U.S. to a dramatic Ryder Cup triumph. Hear Dave talk about his glory days on the course, and how he has helped elite and recreational golfers achieve great results through his short-game philosophy.