Tee 2 Green Golf Podcast

Welcome to Season 2024 of the TD Green Golf Podcast! Get ready for an exciting journey as we tee off with a pre and post round analysis of all four majors, featuring insights from a PGA pro.

Our partnership with the legends of the LPGA continues, bringing you exclusive content from the official senior tour. Delve into untold stories of golf's past, present, and lesser-known influencers, and join us as we chat with juniors, entrepreneurs, and celebrate the incredible women who shape the sport.

In this episode, we honor Women's History Month, recognizing pioneers like Renee Powell, Nancy Lopez, and Karrie Webb, along with contemporary influencers Lilia Vu, Nelly Korda, and Mariah Stackhouse.

As we gear up for an amazing season, we tip our hats to all women who play golf, past, present, and future. Join us on the journey to make Tee to Green Golf Podcast your preferred choice in the golf space. Hit it straight from Tee to green – see you in our next episode!

Founder/CEO Michael Chiong, a native of Chicago, Il, developed his passion for golf from "outside of the ropes". As his affinity grew, he learned about the sport, including its cost challenges, while playing some of Chicago's famous public courses. He channeled these experiences plus his entrepreneurial spirit to create EVNPAR Golf.

EVNPAR is an inclusive golf brand that creates premium golf gear and apparel. EVNPAR's vision is to build a thriving community representative of all who love the game of golf and to break down barriers to support Growing the Game.

Join the conversation as Michael and I discuss EVNPAR and the brand's future.

Par365 (www.par365golf.com)

The entrepreneurial pursuit of Mercedes and Thomas Jackson. A Twin Cities-based golf simulator and eatery, this new concept grow the game experience incorporates simulators, tasty food, multiple music genres and a passion for creating community through a great experience. Par365 is growing the game by extending invitations to non-golfers and golfers alike.

Join the conversation and prepare yourself for a trip to Minneapolis/St. Paul to meet the founders and share in their endeavor. 

The final event of the 2023 Legends of the LPGA Tour (Official Senior LPGA Tour) event took place from November 5- 7, 2023 at Cove Cay Golf Club, Clearwater, Florida. 

The multiple day event included an enthusiastic crowd while the Legends hosted a Junior Clinic and 36 hole competition. There was no shortage of quality golf over the two days and Leta Lindley outlasted the field to secure the victory.

In between events, Charlotta Sorenstam sat down with the Tee 2 Green Golf Podcast to discuss golf, return from her injuries, motivation and the Legends of the LPGA.

Enjoy this episode as celebrate the Legends of the LPGA!

The Legends of the LPGA! The senior tour of the LPGA continues the rich history and legacy of some notable names. The Legends started in 2018 and continues to build momentum. 

The Legends of the LPGA Tour combines high quality golf plus the engaging, cordial approach of its members. Those members include Leta Lindley, Denise Killeen, Rosie Jones, Angela Stanford, Karrie Webb, Amy Alcott, Hollis Stacy and many more.

We talk to Leta Lindley on the eve of the tour's October 9- 11 metro Atlanta event. 

The 2023 Ryder Cup is near! Marco Simone Golf & Country Club, Rome, Italy is the host course.

The defending champions, United States Team, travels abroad with the Cup in hand. The prohibitive favorites and supported by the Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR), they face the fact o not having won abroad since 1993.

The European Team, disheartened by a 19-9 defeat, has used the past year to strengthen their odds! A team lead by FedEx Cup Champion Viktor Hovland, McIlroy and Rahm adds newcomers Nicolai Hjogaard and Ludvig Aberg to form a very competitive group. They are looking for redemption and to ensure that home soil continues to favor them.

Join Tee 2 Green Golf Podcast as we ready you for the 2023 Ryder Cup! 

Coach Leonard Smoot. A Flint, Michigan native and veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

Coach Smoot is a trailblazer and one who embraces opportunity. A self-taught golfer, he became the first ever men's golf coach at Miles College, Birmingham, Alabama. Coach, also, blazed the trail for turning a dark moment in Shoal Creek's history and turning it into a bright one. He led the charge for Shoal Creek hosting the PGA Works Championship (formerly HBCU Championship) in 2023. It was a memorable event!

Join Tee 2 Green Golf Podcast as we sit down with Coach Leonard Smoot!

As the pandemic canvassed the United States, the sport of golf pondered what it's present and future would look like. Already addressing declining participation from the traditional model, the pandemic infused new entrants into the sport. 

One group credited with "saving" golf during that period was women golfers. This group has leaned into golf and fully embracing it. SisterGolf is a leading organization teaching the fundamentals of the sport, encouraging participation and educating on how to leverage golf professionally. 

Join Shella Sylla, founder and I as we discuss all things SisterGolf, her journey and the future of her organization.

Inspired by the African-American history in golf, the Solomon Hughes, Sr. Golf Academy was founded. An Alabama native but Twin Cities resident, Solomon Hughes, Sr. was a trailblazing human being, during the Ted Rhodes era, who paved the way for playing opportunities that people of color enjoy today.

The academy, Minneapolis-based, is continuing his legacy by embracing children of color, from underrepresented communities, in the Twin Cities and changing their arc of life. 

Join the conversation to learn more.

A textbook and flawless weekend of golf catapulted in a long shot into the Champion Golfer of the Year. Brian Harman started his ascension on Friday. He used Saturday and Sunday to become a first time major winner!

Tee 2 Green Golf Podcast captures Brian Harman's performance and other noteworthy stories from the 151st Open Championship.