The 3 off the Tee Podcast

For this weeks episode, Ian chats with Gregor Jamieson, The Director of Golf at the world renowned Lake Nona Golf & Country Club.

From Turnberry (where his Father Bob was the Head Professional for 32 years) to his training at North Berwick West Links to Bay Hill to Lake Nona. We chat about travelling on a private chat piloted by “The King” Arnold Palmer, coaching the worlds stars, the distance debate and his approach to overseeing the golf operations at one of the most famous resorts in world golf. Gregor is a Top 50 Instructor in the United States and a long standing member of the Advisory board member at Taylormade. Enjoy this chat with one of the games most respected gentlemen, Gregor Jamieson.

To celebrate one year of the podcast and the milestone of reaching episode 50!, Louis Oosthuizen joins us this week. Louis tells us of how life changed the minute he won The Open at St Andrews. His ambitions for the year ahead and some brilliant insights into how he tried to chase distance and went back to the game he knew. Louis had interesting views on golf course set ups and also told us about his favour club in the bag.....so funny! Advice for holing pressure putts and how he enjoyed Ireland in the Summer of 2019.

Today we are joined on the podcast by renowned short game guru Dave Pelz. What a pleasure to have Dave on the pod where he shares his wisdom, life experiences and cracking stories from his time in the world of golf. He admits to his 22 & 0 losing streak to Jack Nicklaus in college, how he focused on working on weaknesses and the scientific approach that he brought to his analysis. Short game is his passion and Dave explains the belief that all golfers can improve hugely from 80 yards and in and also on the putting......what he calls the scoring game! A story about the Odyssey 2 ball invention and the deal that was brokered with Callaway on the launch of that iconic putter. Memories of Augusta, working with Phil and culminating with his first major win at the Masters in 2004. We discuss the yips and how you can drive yourself to those demons within the game. His love of Ireland and how proud he his of the short game scoring school facility at Killeen Castle. Dave's passion for the game is hugely infectious and we hope you can get some tips & thoughts for when golf returns.

For our Review of the Year podcast, we are joined by one of the greatest hurlers of all time, Waterford’s Paul Flynn. We chat about his career on the pitch including Waterford’s success in Munster in 2002, 2004 and much more.

Paul, a +2 handicapper is also a talented golfer and was part of Tramore Golf Club’s All-Ireland Senior Cup winning team in 2014.

We review the Major Championships, Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry, Leona Maguire and Stephanie Meadow long with the other talking points of 2020. Enjoy!

Cameron McCormick is our guest on this weeks show, best known for being the coach to Jordan Speith.

We chat about how he got into coaching, moving from Melbourne to Texas and his approach to coaching. We delve a little deeper in that specific coaching approach and get his opinion on a couple of typical situations that every PGA Professional encounters during their career.

The world renowned “Earn your Edge” podcast which he cohosts with Corey Lundberg. Meeting a 12 year old Jordan Speith and becoming his coach. Daniel Berger, The Altus Performance Centre and more!

This week we’re delighted to be joined by LPGA Tour commissioner Mike Whan. One of the busiest people in world golf, Mike graciously gave us some time a couple of weeks back.

We chatted about his early career, how he got into the golf Industry with Wilson and then Adidas and Taylormade. He includes a cracking story about he became the LPGA Tour commissioner which is a must listen!

Mike gives us an in-depth account of the success story of LPGA Tour in his tenure. The early days back in 2010 when the Tour was struggling with just over 20 tournaments with a cumulative prize fund of $30m and how now there is a full year long schedule where they play for a total of $90m.

The historic partnership with the Ladies European Tour which was agreed in November of last year, how the Tour presently coping with the Corona Virus and the plans for next year and beyond.

As you will see or hear rather, Mike is a very entertaining guy who has that infectious personality so please enjoy this episode with Mike Whan.

A very sad day as one of golfs greatest characters has passed away. We were very lucky to have been able to chat with Peter back in April. He was as sharp and witty as ever and a real thrill for Harry & I. 

We chatted about his playing career, family links to the Ryder Cup dating back to 1929, BBC golf commentary, giving lessons to James Bond, the modern game, his love of Ireland and in typical Peter Alliss fashion...having Halle Berry as a caddy! Deepest condolences to all his family and friends. RIP The Voice of Golf.

An in depth chat with one of the great coaches in the world of golf and a must listen for any coach eager to progress in the industry. Justin chats about his coaching development, philosophy and the vital ingredients to being a successful coach.

We talk about his journey from Northern Ireland to Dubai to his current role at the world renowned Sea Island Golf Resort in Georgia (venue of last weeks PGA Tour event).

Establishing the Butch Harmon Golf School in Dubai, recognised as one of the best teaching facilities in the world and now under the successful Directorship of Jamie McConnell (another Irish success story).

His thoughts on Bryson DeChambeau, the limitations of the human body and consequential influence on a Tour players career span. The importance of TPI and the use of technological equipment in Trackman, Swing Catalyst and others, in modern day coaching.

His relationships with both Butch & Claude Harmon and Wally Ulhein (now retired CEO of The Acushnet Company).

His role as Director of Instruction at Sea Island and Coach to Major Champions Gary Woodland, Louis Oosthuizen and PGA stars, Harris English, Patton Kizzire, Brian Harmon and more.

***In the Pods regular feature of “favourite 18/back 9 holes”, Justin did skip the “Best shot you have ever seen” question as there were too many to choose from but the day after our interview I received a message from him with the following...

“I stood on the fairway as Stenson hit that 2nd to 18 at Jumeirah Golf Estates. 256 uphill into the wind from a little downslope, over water to a foot. Best shot in a pressure situation I ever saw!!”

Understandably an extremely busy Coach who was literally packing his bags for The Masters, to reply a day later I thought was a testament to Justin’s character of professionalism, responsibility and above all, friendliness...A class act!***

We review the Masters Tournament with Greg Allen. What a win by DJ and record scoring also with a fabulous 20 under par! We chat through all the talking points, DJ's dominant performance and his worthy world no.1 status, the contenders that fell away and those who stuck around to finish top 5. Jon Rahm's faltering 8th hole of round 3 and his lack of a challenge there after. Rory McIlroy's inability to put 4 rounds together in the Majors and what he needs to do about it. Tiger and that awesome finish after that 10 at the 12th and so much more! Roll on April 2021 for the next edition from Augusta National.

We discuss all the action so far from the first two days as round two is being completed. What a leaderboard we have shaping up! Most of the leading contenders are within striking distance of the top. We chat about Rory's bounce back after his awful R1 75 but is he too far back still? Rahm, Reed, DJ, Smith, Thomas..........what a prospect over the next 2 days. Bryson looking off form and how our picks are doing so far. Time for the couch......enjoy!!