The 3 off the Tee Podcast

On this weeks Podcast we chat to Jeff Pelizzaro - Co Founder of 18STRONG, an online golf fitness company. Jeff’s 18STRONG Podcast is one of the most listened to in the world of golf. His YouTube channel has over 10k subscribers and he is a Golf Digest 50 Best Golf Fitness Professionals. We chat about the necessity for fitness within our sport, how to train efficiently and achieving that goal of maximal results both on and off the Links. He speaks of his love of the game and common faults he sees as a physical therapist. He speaks about Tiger winning the Masters, his family, his idol growing up and a lovely dream fourball.

This week we chat to Maureen Madill, an iconic voice from the world of golf broadcasting. Growing up in Portstewart, her relationship with her Dad, trying to beat him on the famous links which took extra holes! A stellar Amateur career with huge individual wins at both the British Ladies Amateur and Strokeplay. A memorable Curtis Cup experience in 1980 followed by a professional career on the Ladies European Tour. A Player turned coach with successes with Wales & GB & I. A broadcasting career both on radio and television, Maureen is a voice of a generation of golf fans like us! Holes in one, Rory v Reed in Hazeltine, Billy O on commentary over in the States and much more. Maureen Madill is one very special golfing lady and proud to be Irish.

From the comfort of his home in Texas, 2002 USPGA Champ and Sky Sports commentator, Rich Beem chats to us about this weeks main talking points in the world of golf. The hilarious and insightful “Beemer” reviews The Charles Schwab at Colonial. The weight added by Bryson DeChambeau and the weight lost by Gary Woodland. Paul Vaughan, PGA Professional from Ardglass GC, and great pal of the Beemer joins us to chat about the possibility of The Ryder Cup going ahead in September. The resumption of the European Tour and the challenges that lie ahead for 2020 and beyond, The Premier Golf League, The PGA Champions Tour as he turns 50 in August and how the best way to rehydrate after a round of golf is two beers or more.

In this longer than normal, special episode, we also chat to rising star Alex King. The 15 year old Waterford native and Faithlegg GC member chats to us about his recent course record 62, joining the U-16 National Panel and his plans for the future.

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Enjoying his 39th year caddying on Tour this week, the looping legend, Phil “Wobbly” Morbey joins us for a chat. Working with Ian Woosnam for 14 years, winning The Masters in 1991 and shedding a tear when they went their separate ways. The hardest boss in golf, Thomas Bjørn, giving Jose Maria "pelters" and his description of Ole’s inaccuracy with the driver. The most hilarious story Ivor Robson ever heard on the first tee, winning with nine different players and travelling the globe. His love of movies and the cracker about The Titanic. Phil is a great guy and a character of the Tour.

We catch up with James Sugrue, The Amateur Champion. Growing up in Mallow, Co. Cork, learning the game, to winning the revered South of Ireland Championship. His historic win in The Amateur Champonship last year in Portmarnock. He also tells us about the best take away chipper in the world, located in Mallow and his desire to go back to the 50’s! His experiences of travel and golf all over the world, GUI support, playing The Open at Portrush and looking forward to the Masters in November.

We catch up with Bray native Darren Reynolds. Caddying on Tour for over 20 years, Darren walks us through his early days looping and the chance winning week with Padraig Harrington at the Asian Open. 6 fantastic years with our Ryder Cup hero, Paul McGinley and that win in 2005 at Valderrama. Paul Dunne and the special win at the British Masters. Qualities of a good caddy, advice on horseracing, his major health scare at the end of 2019 and recovery. Some great answers in the 18 hole quiz too!

We chat to Nick Price who has a had a compelling life. Growing up in war torn Rhodesia, losing his Dad to cancer at an early age, tough losses in the Open Championship to Tom Watson and his great friend, Seve. Bobby Jones preventing him shooting a 62 at Augusta, triumphing at The Open in 1994, $10 fines on himself and caddy “Squeaky” for negative chats. 48 worldwide wins, why becoming World No.1 didn’t bother him and why you need adversity in your life to make you stronger.

Lee Westwood joins us for a special bonus episode. We chat about fitness and routine, his work with Ben Davis and a different approach to life and golf. A prolific winner on the world stage with 44 wins to date, an incredible Ryder Cup record, hopes for 2020 and possible Captaincy in Rome 2022. A Vice captain in 2018 and the boredom of watching others play practice rounds! His magnificent win in Abu Dhabi in January of this year and his love of Portrush.

The engaging, personable and often hilarious Sky Sports commentator chats about 24 years playing on The European Tour, his quest to shoot John Bland in the ass with an air rifle, becoming a short game wizard, the nicknames “ovies” and “termite”, an MS diagnosis in 2004 and an exclusive, never told story of his battle with depression. For anyone struggling with this issue, 

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An enthralling chat with one of New Zealand’s favourite sons. Life lessons, continuous self development, family, Maori traditions, “fight or flight” and a lot of laughs along the way. A must listen for everyone making their way on Tour and life in general...and how the real motivation for his US Open victory in 2005 was a second hand Porsche!