Is the U.S. Open the toughest major to win out of golf’s four majors?

Steven Malkowich is joined by Tim Wilson for another Steve Tees Off Major Recap, breaking down the 126th U.S. Open Championship from Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York.

In this episode, Steven and Tim recap Wyndham Clark’s wire-to-wire win, his battle to hold off Sam Burns, the pressure of Shinnecock, and the moments that made this U.S. Open such a demanding test. They get into the highlights, the lowlights, the funny moments, and the bigger question of whether the U.S. Open is truly the hardest major championship to win.

This is a relaxed but thoughtful golf conversation for fans who love major championship storylines, tournament breakdowns, and honest opinions about the game.

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Colin Bykowski joins Steve Tees Off for a laid-back conversation about golf, coaching, competition, and the stories that come from a life spent around the game.

Colin is a PGA of Canada Class “A” Professional, former touring professional, and the founder of CB Golf. In this episode, he shares how golf first came into his life, what junior and college golf taught him, what it was like turning professional, and how those experiences shaped the way he coaches players today.

Steve and Colin also talk about the mental side of golf, player development, junior golf, coaching adults versus competitive players, and why patience, failure, resilience, and confidence are such a big part of the game.

This episode also launches a new Steve Tees Off series featuring golfers who have made a hole-in-one — and Colin has made six.

A great listen for golfers, junior golf parents, competitive players, recreational players, and anyone who loves real golf stories from people who have lived the game.

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In this episode of Steve Tees Off, Steven sits down with Mark Strong, Executive Director of the PGA of British Columbia, for a conversation about golf, leadership, community, and the future of the game in BC.

Mark shares his personal golf story, from when he first picked up a club to the experiences that shaped his path through the golf industry. He talks about his family roots, his background in the game, and what eventually led him to his current role with the PGA of BC.

Steven and Mark also take listeners inside the PGA of BC: what the Association does, how it supports golf professionals across British Columbia, and what Mark’s day-to-day work looks like as Executive Director. They discuss where golf in BC has been, where it is now, and where it may be heading next.

The episode also covers key PGA of BC initiatives, including Golfathon for ALS, Women’s Golf Week, junior golf, growing participation, and the broader role golf professionals play in making the game more welcoming and accessible across the province.

Whether you’re a golf professional, a BC golfer, or simply someone who cares about the future of the game, this episode offers a thoughtful look at the people and programs helping build golf in British Columbia.

Listen now and follow Steve Tees Off for more conversations with the people shaping golf in BC and beyond.

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Visual storyteller and digital creator Dan Mann — better known as @thedansome — joins Steve Tees Off for a conversation about golf, content creation, authenticity, and the future of golf media.

Dan shares how he approaches a golf content day, what makes a moment worth capturing, and how he balances actually playing the game with documenting it. He also breaks down his process in a way that any golfer, small business owner, or tech-averse golf buddy can understand.

Steven and Dan also get into the business side of being a modern creator: building audience trust, working with brands without selling out, developing a personal brand, and creating sustainable content around golf and lifestyle.

They also look ahead at where golf storytelling is going over the next few years, the role of short-form and long-form content, how AI and technology can help creators, and why local golf voices in places like British Columbia may become more influential than ever.

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In this episode of Steve Tees Off, Steven Malkowich sits down with Mike Haraguchi, Head Professional at Capilano Golf & Country Club.

Mike shares his journey from growing up in Richmond and falling in love with golf, to playing junior and professional golf, to building a respected career as a teaching professional and coach.

This conversation goes beyond swing mechanics. Steven and Mike talk about the transition from player to teacher, what he focuses on when coaching juniors and adult golfers, the role Capilano has played in his career, and the bigger lessons golf has taught him along the way.

They also get into the lighter side of the game, including some of the funniest and craziest things Mike has seen on a golf course, plus his charity work, hockey background, family, and what the game ultimately means to him.

A great listen for golfers, coaches, juniors, parents, and anyone who loves the stories behind the people who dedicate their lives to the game.

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The first episode in our new major championship recap series is here.

After each of golf’s four majors, Steven Malkowich will be joined by Tim Wilson to break down what happened, who stepped up, who missed their moment, and what everyday golfers can learn from the biggest tournaments in the game.

In this PGA Championship recap, Steven and Tim look at Rai’s breakthrough win, the key turning points, the pressure of major championship golf, and the leaderboard stories that made this tournament so compelling.

This is a smart, conversational recap for golf fans who want more than just highlights. It’s about strategy, mindset, execution, and the moments that define major championships.

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Golf is not just about the swing. It is also about confidence, focus, pressure, self-talk, and learning how to stay steady when the game starts testing you.

In this episode of Steve Tees Off, Steven sits down with Winnie Pool, a PGA of Canada golf professional and clinical counsellor, to talk about the mental side of golf and why it matters for players at every level.

They discuss Winnie’s personal journey in golf, her work in mental performance coaching, and how golfers can strengthen the part of the game that often gets overlooked. The conversation touches on junior golfers, young competitive players, collegiate athletes, elite performers, and everyday golfers who simply want to play with more confidence and enjoy the game more.

From handling pressure to recovering after bad shots, managing expectations, and understanding the emotional side of performance, this episode offers a thoughtful look at what it really takes to improve your mental game.

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Beon Yeong Lee has played on some of golf’s biggest stages, from the RBC Canadian Open to international tour stops, and now he is helping golfers in the Lower Mainland improve their game.

In this episode of Steve Tees Off, Steven Malkowich sits down with Beon to talk about his journey from picking up a golf club for the first time, working through junior golf, turning professional, and competing at a high level across multiple tours.

Beon shares stories from his time playing in the 2010 and 2014 RBC Canadian Opens, PGA Tour Canada, the Korn Ferry Tour, and PGA Tour China, along with his wins at the 2016 Quebec Open and 2017 Canada Cup. He also talks about the funny, memorable, and unpredictable moments that come with life inside competitive golf.

The conversation then shifts to Beon’s work today as CPGA Head Coach at Scratch Indoor Golf Academy in Coquitlam, where he helps golfers understand their swing, build confidence, and improve their game.

This is a great episode for anyone who loves Canadian golf, tour stories, golf coaching, junior golf development, or hearing what the game looks like from both sides of the ropes.

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What does it really take to chase professional golf — and what happens when the dream becomes harder than expected?

In this episode of Steve Tees Off, Steven Malkowich sits down with Matt Daniel, a former professional golfer, 2002 TELUS Edmonton Open champion, BC Junior champion, seven-time college tournament winner, and founder of Matt Daniel Elite Golf Academy at Savage Creek.

Matt shares his path from picking up a golf club as a kid to standing out in BC, turning pro, winning on the Canadian Tour, and learning the reality of life on the road. The conversation covers the pressure of missing cuts, the highs of winning, funny and unexpected course stories, and what decades in the game have taught him.

Now coaching through PlayLikeAGolfPro.com, Matt also talks about helping golfers develop confidence, understand the game better, and improve without getting lost in technical overload.

Recorded during Masters weekend, this episode also touches on Augusta, tournament storylines, and why Masters week still captures the imagination of golfers everywhere.

A great listen for anyone who loves Canadian golf, BC golf stories, pro golf journeys, coaching, and the side of the game most fans never get to see.

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In this episode of Steve Tees Off, Steven Malkowich sits down with Shanlee Johnston to talk about athletic transition, elite performance, and how the habits built in high-level sport can carry into a completely different game.

Before building her path in golf, Shanlee competed at an elite level in field hockey, representing Team Canada. That experience shaped how she thinks about pressure, discipline, preparation, identity, and coaching. Now working in golf, she brings that same performance mindset into player development and instruction.

This conversation looks at what athletes take with them when they move from one sport to another, how competitive identity evolves over time, and why the mental side of performance matters just as much as the technical side. It is a strong episode for golfers, coaches, athletes, and anyone interested in the crossover between sport, mindset, and growth.

A great conversation on high performance, reinvention, and what it really takes to keep improving.

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