The 3 off the Tee Podcast

Masters week baby!! The excitement is real and what a thrill to have Augusta on this week. Greg Allen, RTE Golf Correspondent, joins us again on the podcast to discuss all things Masters 2020. The major storylines coming into this week, the form players, dark horses, conditions on course and the effect of no fans. Can Bryson win back to back majors? Rory seems very chilled, DJ in tip top form but Brooks is the danger man as usual in the Majors! Win a Masters Mug in our competition also. James Sugrue's hopes, Lowry, Reed.....we go through the lot...Bumper Masters preview pod!

PGA Professional Paul Vaughan joins us on the podcast this week for the 2nd episode of our mini series " PGA Professionals - The Heart of Golf", where we discuss the various roles within the Golf Industry a modern PGA Pro can fulfil. Paul's career has led him down the path of the Director of Golf role alongside his Head Professional duties and has placed him at the top table within his club Ardglass Golf Club, when it comes to driving the business of the club and constantly improving the clubs vision and experience to both its members and growing number of visitors. A progressive, hard working Professional, at the heart of his club and hugely passionate for the game that gives us all so much.

This week we are joined by fellow PGA Professional David Keating as we embark on a mini series exploring the various paths in which a PGA Professional can take within the Golf Industry. David has vast experience as a PGA Pro and we discuss the changing role of the modern day Professional. What the future holds, impact of Covid 19 and the positive vibes for golf as we look forward to 2021. Junior golf, the new handicap system and much more in this episode.

Dr Ed Coughlan from Skill Acquisition joins us on the Podcast this week. Ed is one of the worlds leading experts in Skill Acquisition. A lecturer in Sports Science In Cork Institute of Technology, he educates students on applied Sports Psychology and skill acquisition. We chat about what separated a great coach from a good coach, does muscle memory exist?, Padraig Harrington and his thirst for knowledge, effective practice and how even in lockdown, you can improve your game!

This week we are joined by Andrew “Chubby” Chandler on the podcast. One of the biggest names in Sports Management, Chubby tells us how the wheeler dealer in him saw a niche and he brings us through the highs and lows of an amazing career in the world of the golf business. Managing major champions such as Rory, Charl, Louis, Darren and Danny and the fun had along that journey! His strong  opinion on Rory’s mindset right now, his special memories of Darren Clarke’s Open win in 2011 at St Georges and many stories which all add to the character that is Chubby. His experiences during this Covid pandemic and hopes for the future for both the tours and him personally. A few fantastic answers in our 9 hole quiz too!

South African golfing legend Dale Hayes joins us on the pod this week. We chat all things about his career in golf both inside and outside of the ropes. Winning a pro event at 18 years of age and playing the tour in the 70's with Seve and other legendary characters. Some great stories in there! His views on the game now and its future. Rory, Bryson and one or two upcoming players to keep an eye on too. His experience broadcasting and the odd gaff in there also. Great fun and huge thanks to Dale.

We catch up with James Sugrue following his participation in the US Open at Winged Foot. An exclusive on how the invite to the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open really came about to Galgorm Castle last week. The experience playing Major golf in the States with Bubba Watson and Lee Westwood and then to the Irish Open with 4 rounds at Galgorm. Plans for the upcoming Masters where he can only bring Mam or Dad! to turning professional afterwards.

Dame Laura Davies joins us on the pod this week. A glittering career with a list of achievements that is truly amazing. 6 Major wins, two of which were on the Seniors Tour and over 80 worldwide wins. We chat about all those highs, where it all began and the work that went in to make it happen. Her Solheim Cup career over 12 matches and Laura's memories of her last Solheim at Killeen Castle in 2011. We get a sense of Laura outside of the golf world and her plans for the future. Dame Laura - an icon of Ladies golf.

Bryson DeChambeau - US Open Champion.

Greg Allen joins us again to review the week that was at Winged Foot. A defining moment in Bryson's career to win his 1st Major and also very much a defining moment in World golf and what this means for the future of the game. We discuss it all and also review the performance of Rory, Zander, Matthew Wolfe and our own James Sugrue. We had hoped to have James join us on the line but he is mid air over the Atlantic and headed for Galgorm Castle and this weeks Irish Open after acquiring an invite.

Major week....whoooohooooo! US Open at Winged Foot and Greg Allen, RTE Golf Correspondent, joins us for the preview. Set to be a very tough examination this week, we look at the course and its nuances. We discuss all the contenders and try to give you a steer on some picks for the week. Lets see on Sunday night who has got it right! Review pod will be out on Monday!