Now on the Tee

Will has worked for worked for some major organizations including the PGA Tour, Golf Channel, ESPN, CBS, and Fox Sports. In this episode, Will talks about his broadcasting and golf history, the PGA Tour Radio operations, his upcoming book, and his opinion on the new LIV Tour.

Luke discusses the confidence boost he received from his recent win, a round breakdown, insights going into the tournament, and the minimization of extra pressure from not knowing where he stood on the leaderboard.

Jim Gallagher Jr is a 5 time PGA Tour winner, Ryder Cup and President’s Cup member, and Golf Analyst on the Golf Channel. Originally from Marion, IN, Jim is a two-time State Amateur Champion, Indiana PGA State Open winner, and member of the Indiana Golf Hall of Fame.

In this episode Jim talks about the evolution of Indiana Junior Golf, professionals he looked up to throughout his life, beating Seve Ballesteros in Singles at the Ryder Cup, what advice he would give his younger self now, and his opinion on the new LIV Tour.

Alan Shipnuck is a Senior Writer for Golf Magazine/Golf.com, partner of Fire Pit Collective, and author of six books, including his latest and New York Times Best Seller Phil: The Rip-Roaring (and Unauthorized) Biography of Golf's Most Colorful Superstar.

In this episode, Alan talks about what motivated him to write this book, his decades following the PGA Tour, Phil Mickelson's unwillingness to cooperate with the biography, and the complex character Phil has been throughout the years.

Chris Nowak is the PGA HOPE Military Veteran and Liaison. PGA HOPE stands for Helping Our Patriots Everywhere, and Chris is proud to do so. He is a Marine Corps Veteran and amputee who moved from a 19 year career at the Department of Veterans Affairs into his current role of running the Veteran and Military Liaison role for PGA HOPE.  

In this episode, Chris discusses how life changing the PGA HOPE program is for veterans and PGA members alike. He also shares his favorite success stories and fills us in on the new and improved Patriot Golf Day.

Dylan Meyer is an Indiana Junior Golf Alum and current Korn Ferry Tour Player, He grew up playing golf in Evansville, Ind. and went on to be the number one player for the University of Illinois before turning professional.  

In this episode, Dylan talks about his favorite career highlights to date, Illinois' epic comeback at the Big Ten Championship at Victoria National in 2016, and his involvement with the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation.

Adam Schenk is an Indiana Junior Golf Tour alum, an Indiana Amateur Champion, and now he plays with the best of the best on the PGA TOUR.

In this episode, Adam talks about life on TOUR and the grind it took to get there, the PGA TOUR players he's most enjoyed getting to know, and his most memorable moments to date.

Indiana Golf Foundation Board member and former Gongaware Academy participant, JoJo Gentry, joins Kelly as a guest co-host.

Bruce Rearick was just named the 2022 Indiana PGA Teacher of the Year and regarded as one of the best in the putting community. Bruce has players routinely fly in from around the world to see him for putting instruction, including PGA TOUR players, Mike Weir, Aaron Baddeley and Bo Van Pelt. He is also the owner of Burnt Edges Consulting, a golf Industry consultant specializing in putter design, putter fitting and instruction.

In this episode, Bruce walks us through his putting evaluation process, describes his time spent working under the-one-and-only Arnold Palmer, and his goal for the future of his putting business.

Greg McLaughlin is the CEO of the World Golf Foundation, as well as the CEO of First Tee. He also spent 14 years as the CEO of the Tiger Woods Foundation before becoming President of the Champions Tour in 2015. In his current positions, Greg serves as a leader among the world's top golf organizations, and a key ambassador and spokesperson for the game of golf.

In this episode, Greg discusses the biggest successes in his career, First Tee's short-term and long-term goals, and his time spent at the Tiger Woods Foundation (including playing a few rounds of golf with Tiger).

Mike Whan is the current CEO of the USGA. Prior to joining the USGA, Whan served as the commissioner of the LPGA from January 2010 until June of 2021. Under his leadership, the LPGA experienced unprecedented growth, with significant increases in the number of tournaments, purses and television coverage. He also oversaw the expansion of the LPGA to include both the Symetra Tour and Ladies European Tour, as well as a nearly 50 percent increase in membership of LPGA Professionals.

In this episode, Mike discusses his short-term and long-term goals for the USGA, why he left the LPGA as commissioner, and what he most looks forward to in 2022.

Dottie Pepper is the lead walking reporter for CBS Sports' coverage of the PGA TOUR, Masters, and PGA Championship. After an accomplished junior, college, and amateur golf career, she went on to play 17 years on the LPGA Tour, winning 17 times - including two major championships and one additional win on the JLPGA Tour. She also represented the United States six times in the Solheim Cup matches, compiling a 13-5-2 record.

In this episode, Dottie shares highlights from her LPGA Tour career, favorite broadcasting moments - including walking alongside Tiger Woods, and how far the game of golf has come since her time as a Tour player.