Now on the Tee

Joe and Marcia Luigs have served as volunteers for the USGA for well over 30+ years. They are also Indiana Golf Hall of Fame members and their dedication to the game of golf, as well as the time and energy they spent giving back has been tremendous.

In this episode, Joe and Marcia share their most memorable USGA rules moments, favorite players they encountered over the years, and what made their time as volunteers so rewarding.

Spider Miller was a Walker Cup participant (’99), a two-time Walker Cup Captain (’15, 17) – leading the United States to victory in 2017, and a two-time USGA Mid-Amateur Champion (’96, ’98). Miller is also an Indiana Golf Hall of Fame member (inducted in ’00), and a Wagoner Award recipient (’18).

In this episode, Miller discusses his tremendous Walker Cup teams – including Bryson DeChambeau, a current PGA Tour player and recent U.S. Open Champion, his participation in the 1997 Masters, and his close relationship with the one-and-only Arnold Palmer.

Kerry Haigh is the Chief Championships Officer of the PGA of America and is responsible for the overall operation, administration and golf course set up for the PGA Championship, Ryder Cup, Senior PGA and KMPG Women’s PGA Championship.  

In this episode, Haigh explains how he first came to work for the PGA. He also divulges what it takes to set up championship golf courses - including sites visits three to four years prior, and says his favorite course to set up is always “the next one.”

JoJo Gentry grew up playing golf at the Gongaware Junior Golf Academy, under the instruction of Coach Roger Lundy. As her game developed, so did her passion for golf. While attending Butler University, Gentry decided to try to walk on the Women’s Golf team during her sophomore year of college, and ended up playing her remaining three years (’13-’15).

Also while attending Butler, Gentry studied journalism, which led her to her current career as a Sports Anchor/Reporter at CBS 4 in Indianapolis.

In this episode, Gentry talks about first learning golf at age 12 at Gongaware and how that experience shaped her life, how she became involved with the Indiana Golf Foundation Board, and why she thinks Indiana youth should get involved with golf at a young age.

Ted Bishop was the 38th president of the PGA of America and was removed from office 29 days before his term expired.

In part 2 of this episode, Bishop discusses his career in the golf business and his short-stint as President of the PGA of America, and the recent passing of Indiana Golf Hall of Fame member, Mickey Powell.

Ted, the Indiana Section PGA thanks you for all of your significant contributions both locally and while serving the PGA of America as their 38th President.

Ted Bishop was the 38th president of the PGA of America and was removed from office 29 days before his term expired.

In part 2 of this episode, Bishop discusses his career in the golf business and his short-stint as President of the PGA of America, and the recent passing of Indiana Golf Hall of Fame member, Mickey Powell.

Ted, the Indiana Section PGA thanks you for all of your significant contributions both locally and while serving the PGA of America as their 38th President.

Ted Bishop was the 38th president of the PGA of America and was removed from office 29 days before his term expired. Despite his early removal from office and the fact that to this day, six years later, the PGA of America doesn’t recognize Ted as a Past President, Ted has some fantastic stories from his presidency and there were some significant accomplishments for the Association during his term in office. 

In part 1, Ted talks what first got him interested in a leadership role, his idea to choose Tom Watson for Ryder Cup Captain in 2014, and his hand in creating the Deacon Palmer Award.

Gary Gant has been a PGA member for 40 years and is still going strong as the head professional at Chestnut Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne. He is an Indiana Golf Hall of Fame member, an Indiana PGA Golf Professional of the Year, an Indiana PGA Teacher of the Year, and most recently an Indiana PGA Deacon Palmer Award recipient.

In this episode, Gary discusses his teaching career (including the challenge of coaching his own kids), his playing career, and his recent battle with cancer - where he still went to work every single day. Additionally, Gary is hilarious and is sure to entertain!

Suzy Whaley has spent the past two years serving as the President of the PGA of America.

As the first female ever elected, Suzy has been adamant about getting more females involved in golf. She has also focused her attention on serving PGA members to the best of her ability, with an emphasis on diversity and inclusion.

Her goal is always to stay present and focus on the current task at hand, saying, "I always try to be where my feet are."

Dr. Gary Sailes is a professor at Indiana University and a sports performance coach and consultant specializing in the area of mental strength training. Dr. Sailes works with junior, college, and professional golfers and coaches and has presented at PGA and other golf coaches' meetings across the United States and internationally. 

In this episode, Dr. Sailes gives tips to help golfers of any skill level hit more quality golf shots! He shares achievable on-course goals, the importance of realistic expectations, and advice for junior golf parents.