Today, we are joined by the GCGA Director of Rules and Competitions, Jared Riesenberg! We open the episode with our random Cincinnati golf fact. Then, Jared joins us to discuss the upcoming events in the early part of the GCGA season including rules seminars, U.S. local qualifying, men’s four ball, and Northern KY Am. We also sneak in a few fun stories from our time in college. The episode is concluded with our Cincinnati 9.

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Today, we are joined by the General Manager/Chief Operating Officer of Cincinnati Country Club, Joe Zinchini and Director of Grounds, Tony Weaver! The duo introduces themselves and a brief background about their experience at CCC, then we dive into the "transformation" of the golf course. Joe discusses the process of hiring Dr. Michael Hurdzan, and the mindset the world-class golf architect utilized in bringing a new look to the course. Tony describes the effort of all contractors and grounds teams throughout the entire multi-year project, and the collaboration and communication necessary from a superintendent's eye. The duo then tells us some of the significant changes that are now present throughout the layout, the change of specific holes, par, and some of their favorite holes. 

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In this episode, we discuss the 1905 Junior Tour with the Assistant Director and Director of the tour, Caden Brown and Dave Miller. We first introduce Caden and dive deeper into his journey in golf leading up to his new role with the GCGA. We then talk about the past 2025 season and about the upcoming 2026 season. Next, we explore the essentials into running smooth events on the tour and why completing even the little known tasks adds to the experience. We wrap the episode with our Cincinnati 9. 

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In this episode, we are joined by 2017 MET Champion, 5-time MET Mid-Am Champion, 4-time GCGA Player of the Year, and Pepperdine University graduate, Alex Rodger! We first discuss his golf journey and what eventually led him to Pepperdine University. Alex tells stories from his time at Pepperdine, including playing alongside his twin brother. We then talk about his professional career on various tours and what eventually brought him to Cincinnati. We wrap the episode with Alex giving advice to local junior tour players, discussing his involvement with the LPGA event at Maketewah, and our Cincinnati 9.

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On this episode, we are joined by Joey Ryan! Joey is a certified TPI Level 1 Coach, personal trainer, and owner of It's Working Out—a premier fitness studio with golf training programs in Cincinnati. Joey starts by sharing his journey with us and what led him to It’s Working Out. Joey explains why a "fitness handicap" can measure your progress, just like your golf score, and how to start reducing it today. You’ll also discover how tailored assessments and strength routines can boost your swing, prevent injuries, and extend your playing years. Whether you're looking to hit longer drives, improve your recovery, or just stay healthy through the seasons, this episode provides information on how to achieve those goals. We conclude the episode with our Cincinnati 9.

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In this episode, we are joined by former Executive Director of the Greater Cincinnati Golf Association, John Reis! He is also a former golf coach at both Northern Kentucky University and University of Cincinnati. We open the conversation talking about John’s journey getting into the game of golf and eventually leading him to becoming a college golf coach. John tells us fun stories from his time as a coach, talks about his time as the Executive Director of the GCGA, and shares insights about his work as a rules official with the USGA. We also discuss John’s work with his foundation. We conclude the episode with the Cincinnati 9.

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On this episode, we are joined by 4-time PGA Tour winner, Steve Flesch! We discuss Steve’s journey from his early days in Cincinnati and Kentucky golf to battling the grind of professional golf. He breaks down his toughest moments, winning the Nike Tour championship, and competing against Tiger Woods in a demanding era of PGA Tour golf. We also explore other topics like the Cincinnati Reds, TGL, slow play, and more! We wrap up the episode with our Cincinnati 9.

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On this episode, we welcome Doug Flynn, former utility infielder for “The Big Red Machine” in 1975 and 1976. Doug shares captivating stories from his baseball career, his love for golf, and his charitable work with Hope for the Warriors. Discover how Doug transitioned from the baseball diamond to the golf course, and hear his insights on Cincinnati as a vibrant sports town. Whether you're a fan of baseball, golf, or good stories, this episode is a must-listen!

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In this episode, we review the past 2025 season and preview the upcoming 2026 season with Executive Director of the Greater Cincinnati Golf Association, Todd Johnson! First, Phil and Tom discuss some goals for the 2026 season and go through the random Cincinnati golf fact for this episode. Todd then shares all the highlights and winners from the 2025 golf season and previews the season ahead in 2026. We close the episode discussing the past year for the podcast and what to look out for in 2026.

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In this episode, we are joined by 6-time GCGA Player of the Year, Bill Williamson! Bill shares his journey from playing at Loveland High School to becoming a 13-time GCGA tournament winner. We discuss his experience in competitive golf, the balance between his professional career and passion for the game, and he offers advice for aspiring amateur tournament players. We wrap the episode discussing his runner-up finish at the 2013 U.S. Mid-Am, 2012 MET win, and the Cincinnati 9.

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