Richard Bland joins Jerry Foltz and Su-Ann Heng on Fairway to Heaven to chat about the “Blandemic” that is sweeping the nation. The journeyman member of Cleeks GC shares what motivates him to be a better golfer this late in his career, the process behind his move to LIV Golf, and the disappointment of being denied entry to the 2023 Senior Open Championship. Bland catches FTH listeners up to speed on his preparations for the 2024 Senior PGA Championship, the keys to being one of the best approach players in the world, and the importance of taking care of his brother in a time of need.

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:50 - PGA Championship Preview

00:10:02 - Rose Zhang Wins 2nd LPGA Tour Event

00:11:29 - Richard Bland Joins the Show

00:13:07 - Richard Bland’s a Folk Hero in Golf

00:15:08 - Richard Bland’s Motivation

00:19:04 - Joining LIV Golf

00:27:06 - One of the Best Approach Players

00:33:40 - Denied Entry to 2023 Senior Open

00:35:07 - 2024 Senior PGA Championship

00:40:13 - Not Getting Ahead of Yourself

00:42:40 -Succeeding for the Old Guys

00:46:00 - Taking Care of Family

00:57:28 - Advice to Young Golfers

01:05:42 - Reacting to Richard Bland Conversation