The Golf Insiders

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"WE'RE BACK!" ... After a few months hibernation, The Golf Insiders is back kicking off Season 8 with show host Holly "G" Geoghegan and special guest Jay Golden, Winter Pines Golf Course in Winter Park, Fla., and PGA Instructor. 

Holly and Jay recap the week in golf that saw Jason Day win the WGC-Dell Match Play Championship and Tony Finau capture the Puerto Rico Open at Coco Beach. This week is the Shell Houston Open followed by the season's first major championship, The Masters. This week is the first of 5 majors on the LPGA, it's the ANA Inspiration. 

Will Perry, Founder and Creative Director of EVVUS is also in the studio this week. Will is going to be "ramping" up the social media platforms at The Golf Insiders.

Bob Harig, ESPN.com, is the season's first guest. Holly asks Bob about Jason Day's back-to-back wins on the PGA Tour. Bob said it was a little strange that a couple weeks ago Day was asked about his slow start on the Tour this season. Next thing you know, he wins back to back events and everything is changed.

Now it's six wins in his last 13 starts. Even though he almost withdrew from the WGC due to back issues, he gutted it out and won.  Bob said that it sets up for a great Masters next week. Holly talked about Jordan Spieth and the naysayers comparing this year to last year and Jordan's response was that I already won this season and didn't last year. Last season Spieth lost in a playoff the week before the Masters and he went on to win it. 

Jay asks Bob about Spieth's putting this year so far as compared to last year, especially from 20-30 feet. Strokes gained tee to green last year was near or in the top 5 on the PGA Tour, so putting wasn't the only key last year. Bob feels that Jordan isn't striking the ball as well so far this year consistently as he did last year.

Holly asks Bob about this format at the WGC compared to last year. Bob doesn't like the fact there are so many matches on Friday that really didn't matter. He thinks it might be better if there were more double elimination matches in the first couple of days. Once you get to Saturday, if good players have survived match play, then it's good TV.

Holly asks Bob who he thinks really would benefit from going into the Masters and do well for the rest of the season.  Bob said Spieth, Phil Mickelson and Patrick Reed. But Bob feels the Rory McIlroy really needed to play this week to get in form for the first major.

Jay asks Bob if there is any updates on Tiger Woods?  Bob said no and he doesn't realistically think Tiger will not play in the Masters this year even though he has not shut the door and said No, he won't play.

Holly tells the listeners about The Golf Auction hosting its annual global online auction that runs through April 10, 2016. Numerous memorabilia and collectibles will be auctioned off during this 10-day auction. This year’s online auction will feature a number of finds of great historical significance.  They include championship-used golf balls from Arnold Palmer’s 1958 Masters win and Cary Middlecoff’s 1955 Masters win, along with Ben Hogan’s 1951 U.S. Open win and Ed Furgol’s 1954 U.S. Open triumph.  In addition, the Middlecoff and Furgol balls are autographed, and Middlecoff’s also bears an inscription to Ralph Hutchison, the legendary golf pro who from 1947-1971 was the 18th green announcer at Augusta. 

Holly said that there is only one American in the top 10 on the money list so far this season, Stacy Lewis. Holly G asks Steve about Lewis and how she seems now since she recently go engaged. Steve thinks that inside the ropes he thinks she will do fine this year.  Steve and Holly also talk about Michelle Wie who turned pro 10 years ago.

Todd Lewis, The Golf Channel, calls in from the Shell Houston Open. Todd says that this is a big week for Jordan Spieth, who recently lost his #1 ranking to Jason Day. He says that Spieth has been playing well, but not great like he was before when he had his number one ranking. 

Holly talks with Todd about who might win the Masters. Jason Day, Adam Scott, Jordan Spieth will be talked about a lot this week prior to the Masters and Todd thinks that is a good thing for McIlroy who needs the green jacket to complete his career grand slam. Todd also feels that Phil has a really good shot at winning the Masters this year. 

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Holly G is in the studio with special guest hosts Mike Jamison, The Examiner.com and Jamison Golf Group and Brendan Sweeney, Director of Golf Media and Player Relations at French Lick Resort, Ind. are in the studio for the Ultimate Holiday Show for the last show of this year. 

Mike was at the Golf Fore Kids at Mesquite Nevada, more than 500 players brought about 800 toys for needy children. Mike wrote an article about the event for the Examiner that can be read here. 

Todd Lewis, The Golf Channel,  calls in to talk to the gang about the last couple of weeks in the world of golf. Todd was in the Bahamas for the Hero World Challenge, an event that Tiger hosts but could not play because of the recent back surgeries. Todd was also surprised that the greatest player of his generation may never be great again.  

Todd is interested to when Tiger will come back and if he can compete with the big three in golf: Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth and Jason Day. He believes Tiger would get in the Top 15 or 20 but maybe not the Top 10 again.

Todd says that there are going to be some equipment changes and some very prominent players in the start of January 2016. Doing that will take some adjustments for all the players so it will take some time.

Patrick Rodgers, All American at Stanford, may be a star in the making after earning a Tour exemption through playing and winning under sponsors exemptions. 

Holly asks about Sergio Garcia's chances of making a comeback but Todd feels that maturity and momentum will be major factors for Sergio. 

Bob Harig, ESPN.com, calls in to the show and talks with the trio. Bob was at the Hero World Challenge and talks about Tiger's press conference. Tiger is not sure when he is going to be able to do anything for the next couple of months. If he doesn't do anything on the golf course, he'd be okay with that given all his accomplishments. Tiger has not being able to practice. So much remains to be seen. Tiger can't rush back this time and he knows it ... he has to be completely healed. Bob recently wrote an article It's not time to write off Tiger Woods. Holly asks Bob about Tiger's recent interview with Tiger Woods in Time magazine. 

Bob and Holly talk about Bubba Watson's statement that if he reaches number one in the world he will retire from golf. Bob thinks there is plenty of more golf years with Bubba. Brendan asks Bob about Bubba Watson being missed if he walked away from golf would he be missed?

Jordan Spieth made the putt on the 16th hole at St Andrews to tie and to know that he could have gone on to win the grand slam. Unfortunately he bogeyed the next hole and didn't win the third major, but the fact that he came that close to winning a grand slam is one of the top moments of this golf year. 

Steve Eubanks, Global Golf Post, calls in to wrap up the show. Steve feels that Rory will be determined to win the Masters.  Lydia Ko is the Jordan Spieth of ladies golf. The person to watch is Sei Young Kim, this year's rookie of the year on the LPGA Tour. Steve also talks about the upcoming Olympics in 2016.

The Golf Insiders will return around the end of January 2016 around the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando.

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Holly G is in the studio with special guest host Brendan Sweeney, Director of Golf Media and Player Relations at French Lick Resort, Ind., recapping the last couple weeks of golf. 

Kevin Kisner won the RSM Championship for his first PGA Tour victory.

Holly and Brendan talk about Tiger's announcement that he is not close to being rehabilitated to start another comeback.

Lydia Ko won the  Race to CME Globe for the second year in a row and the final event of the season, the CME Group Tour Championship was won by Christie Kerr.

Todd Lewis, Golf Channels, calls in to talk to the duo from the Bahamas about the Hero World Challenge as well as Tiger Woods' announcement about his health. Tiger's career is not over, but he has a different attitude about if his career ended today would he be satisfied. 

Todd said that Tiger has been hinting at the fact that his career is in a valley right now but is hanging on to hope that they can get his body and his game back to where he wants to be, competing for a tournament win.

Holly talks about the fact that Tiger can't even play soccer or pick up his kids and so far all Tiger can do is walk and take one step at a time. Todd mentions that there have been plenty of back surgeries and have come back. Look at Davis Love III, at the age of 51, with a fused neck Love won a PGA Tour event. Todd says that Tiger may take time off and is dejected but it is going to take some time, but Tiger can come back. He's only 39.

Holly and Todd talk about Jordan Spieth and how his year has gone winning two majors and coming close to two others as well as the FedEx Cup championship. Rory McIlroy closes the year out winning the European Tour's Race to Dubai Championship. 

With Tiger's back surgery at the top of the news, Holly welcomes Dr Mitchell Suppler from the NeuroSpine Institute here in the Orlando area to the show and talks with him about Tiger's condition, the surgery he had and what his outlook may be. 

Dr Suppler talks with Holly about the importance of stretching.  If they are strong and flexible you will be able to maximize what you can do with your spine. Can't be one and not the other. Even someone as fit as Tiger can have these injuries. 

Brendan asks Dr Suppler about the long term effects of having three surgeries in a row. Dr. Suppler said there is a psychological impact when you have been through the surgery and have rehabbed and expect to get back to your normal life and then boom it happens again.

Tiger's issue is not such an issue that he would be paralyzed but it could become a degenerative disc injure. If he had another injury in the same spot the doctors would probably recommend a fusion of he two vertebrae. Dr Mitchell thinks that Tiger can come back and be competitive. But he feels that Tiger needs to modify his work habit, just like a typical non professional golfer would have to do. 

Tiger has to dial back his powerful swing and be in more control to be successful. Dr Suppler said he doesn't see Tiger being the player he was, but it will take some time.

Steve Eubanks, Global Golf Post, calls in to talk to Holly about the incredible Lydia Ko and her second Race to the CME Globe title. Steve talks about how mature Lydia is.

Steve also talks about the catalyst of the Hero World Challenge win in 2014 that catapulted his success on the PGA Tour all season long in 2015.

Holly also Steve about the recent USGA Rules of Golf changes, especially the one about not being able to post your own score if you play alone and be able to maintain a handicap.

Some other new rules, that PGA Tour players must add new events they've never played before in 2016-2017 season. 

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On Veteran's Day, Holly G is in the studio with special guest Brendan Sweeney, Director of Golf Media and Player Relations at French Lick Resort, Ind., who lives in Orlando.  Holly takes a quick trip around the golf world briefly talking about the past weekend's tournament winners. World Golf Championships HSBC Champions was won by Jacksonville University alumnus Russell Knox from Scotland who posted his first win on the PGA Tour. The Sanderson Farms finished on Monday with Peter Malnati winning over a crowded field. 

Holly pays tribute to the Veterans with special guest Air Force veteran Michael Leonard calls in to share some of his insights and appreciation of 21 years that he served in the military and working in the Public Affairs career field and some of the places he's been stationed and the people who he worked with all.

Jeff Babineau, Golfweek, calls in to talk to Holly and Brendan about the Folds of Honor a non-profit organization that was started by Maj. Dan Rooney in 2007 to help provide scholarships for educational support to spouses and children of America's fallen and wounded soldiers who do not qualify for federal scholarship assistance. Nearly nine out of 10 family members do not qualify for federal scholarship assistance. Jeff serves as on the Folds of Honor board of directors. Over the past eight years the organization has awarded some 10,000 scholarships. Jeff said that the organization is opening a chapter in Central Florida. Anyone can donate to the Folds of Honor and help out either in and out of the world of golf. To donate Click here. 

Holly and Jeff turn to the world of golf and talk about the first time winners of Knox and Peter Malnati on the PGA Tour. They also discuss the Charles Schwab Cup with Billy Andrade winning the final event and Bernhard Langer winning his third Charles Schwab Cup. The PGA and the LPGA are in Mexico this week after a trip to Asia. The latest issue of Golfweek features technology and how it has affected the game over the years. 

In the next segment Holly G is joined by Andy Mears Director of Golf Operations at the Freedom Golf Association and a 25-year PGA professional from Michigan. Freedom Golf Association is  a 501(C)(3) charitable organization (NFP) dedicated to bringing joy and a sense of freedom to the special needs community through their inclusion in the game of golf. The Freedom Golf Association is three years old and work with more than 1,000 individuals who have special needs in the Chicago area. The organization works with kids and adults with special needs as well as disabled veterans providing them with the social and therapeutic benefits of golf. United States Adaptive Golf Alliance organization that brings all the special needs group to talk with one voice in the golf industry.

Todd Lewis from the Golf Channel calls in to wrap up the hour of intelligent golf talk on Veteran's Day. Holly asks Todd about Phil Mickelson's swing coach change from Butch Harmon to Andrew Getson after many years. Butch has a lot of younger players like Rickie Fowler, Dustin Johnson, Brandt Snedeker who are all looking for their first major championship. Todd and Holly also talk about the first time winners on the PGA Tour as well as Boo Weekley's comments on the wrap around season. Todd said that a lot of players are taking advantage of the wrap around season to help get them a leg up in the FedEx Cup points race.

Looking back over the past year Todd feels that this was the year of Jordan Spieth and his success winning two majors and being in the mix of all four major championships and then winning the FedEx Cup.

Holly pointed out that through the Golf Channel viewers in the United States are becoming more familiar with the European players as the Golf Channel airs some of the European Tour events that Americans can watch at night. 

Todd wraps up the show commenting on having the privilege of playing golf this morning with a group of Veterans from the Korean War.

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Holly G is in the studio and starts off the show with a quick recap the week in golf including Justin Thomas' first win on the PGA Tour. 

Bob Harig, ESPN.com, calls in to start the show and talk about the world of golf with Holly G. Bob said that even though he hasn't been a proponent of the wrap around season, he does admit that it has been a very interesting start to the new season with the different first time winners.

Jordan Spieth is playing in his first tournament in about a month. Spieth said it was his longest break from golf since he was 12 years old. Bob talks with Holly about Jordan's busy schedule and how he manages his schedule going into 2016 as the reigning FedEx Cup champion.

Holly mentions that Victor Dubuisson captured a win on the European Tour and what that means for the player who gave up his PGA Tour and is now focusing mainly on the European Tour.

Holly asks Bob about Stevie Williams book that recently was released. Williams was the caddie for many years for Tiger Woods and lately Adam Scott. 

Bob said that Steve is a heck of a caddie and has been complemented by everyone he has caddied for. Bob said that it is a shame that Stevie has held on to a grudge for so long when there was so much good to talk about with he and Tiger's great teamwork and the success they had for all of those years.  Bob talks about all the things that seem petty that Stevie focused on. Probably some good insight that might be being overlooked because of the Tiger comments that have gained so much attention. There are a lot of guys who go through caddies many times. The most successes have been the golfers who have stuck with the same guy and has been a good fit over the years. Bob also added that even the best relationships between player and caddie that come to an end.

Mental Conditioning Coach Dr Bob Winters, David Leadbetter Academy, joins Holly G in the studio for the rest of the show. Holly asks Bob about the success of some of his players of late. Dr Bob said that 3 of the top 5, including the first and second place finishers, in the recent Latin American tournament have been or are students of his. 

What is it that keeps fear out of some of the great players during pressure packed situations? 

Composure with repeated exposure. Thomas double bogeyed the 14th and caddie Jimmy Johnson was able to keep Justin in the moment. Made three birdies and a clutch five footer to end up winning. 

Steve Eubanks, Global Golf Post, calls in to talk to Dr Bob and Holly G, calls in to speak with the duo about China banning golf for all of its members. "Until you go over and see it and see the reaction that the Asian fans especially when the LPGA players are there is something to see," he said.  

Holly mentions that Volvik is sponsoring a new event over Memorial Day weekend in the next year. Steve comments that there are a lot of Korean companies who are actively involved with the LPGA. Steve said that the television audience when Korean players are in contention are twice the numbers in the USA and sometimes three times as much.

East Lake Cup at the Atlanta Golf Club. The Top 4 collegiate men and women's teams to play against one another. Illinois beat Georgia on the men's side and UCLA beat Duke on the women's side.

Holly and Steve talk about the Charles Schwab Cup at Desert Mountain this week. Bernhard Langer, Colin Montgomerie and Jay Haas are in a three way run for the title. Almost every week this season Monty and Langer have been at the top of the leader board in almost every Champions Tour event that they played in this year.

Steve and Holly talk about the upcoming Race to the CME Globe on the LPGA Tour and some of the players in the hunt, like defending champion Lydia Ko. Steve talks about Ko's maturity and how she handles herself in every circumstance. Her game is amazing on top of that. 

Dr Bob Winters talks about Lydia and spending time with her at the David Leadbetter Academy. Lydia has a presence about her and doesn't forget any of the little people and is gracious in all settings whether winning or losing. 

Tony Judge, Clubs To Hire, calls in to talk with Holly G and Dr Bob about the newest location of his company in the Orlando. Clubs To Hire, originated in Europe and hires or rents a full set of clubs to a golfer for a week at a time to save them the expense of putting a golfer's own clubs on the airplane. Whether a golfing holiday with friends or

Dr. Bob helps wrap up the Show talking about his latest book, Mistake Free Golf and how it can help anyone with their game. 

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Holly G is in the studio with special guest Brendan Sweeney, Director of Golf Media and Player Relations at French Lick Resort, Ind. Holly and Brendan recap the week in golf including Smylie Kaufman's win at the Shriners Hospital for Children Open in Las Vegas, his first PGA Tour victory. He finished ahead of a portion of the field but his 61 was good enough to hold off the eight players who finished tied for second place. With the win he earns a spot at the Masters in 2016.

Jeff Shain, The Island Packet, Prime Sports Network, calls in from South Carolina to talk to Holly and Brendan. Holly asks Jeff about Smylie Kaufman's win. Jeff said Smylie started the day seven shots back before finishing with a 61. Kevin Na finished second again for seven runner up finishes, five have come in the last 20 months. He has also finished third several times in that time frame. Jeff said that Na has become one of the best scramblers and it was odd to see him chunk a shot that kept him out of the winner's circle.

Smylie's best friend Patton Kizzire was one of the players who finished second and passed the time with Smylie while other players finished their final round. Jeff talks about Patton's residence at the Sea Island area with other veteran players.

Holly asks Jeff about Rickie Fowler's T-25th place finish when he had been playing so well. Jeff is wondering if Rickie's game is built more for the tougher courses and not a birdie fest venue like the Shriners turned out to be.

Jeff and Holly discuss the upcoming Tour events including the CIMB Class where players are competing for $1.26 million in Kuala Lumpar, Malaysia. Jeff pointed out that players could actually make a fortnight of it if they also competed in the WGC-HSBC Champions event. If a player chose to do both they wouldn't have to fly all that way for one event.

Holly talks to Jeff about the LPGA Tour where Lydia Ko notched her 10th victory over. She already has 10 wins and is only 18-years-old. She finished the tournament with a 9-shot lead over the field. The trio talk about how LPGA Commissioner Mike Whan has really helped move the LPGA in the right direction. The final event of the season for the LPGA is fast approaching, the CME Tour Group Championship is in Naples, Florida Nov. 19-22 and Ko is the defending champion.

Terrie Purdum, Southern Golf Central Magazine, which is proudly celebrating 16 years, calls in to talk with Holly G and Brendan about the latest issue of the magazine and the upcoming charity events that the magazine is featuring including the Golf for Hope Tournament (Helping Other People Eat) in January. The fabulous Bella Collina in Montverde, Fla., is featured in the latest issue on line pages 38-39. 

Holly welcomes Tony Austin to the show to talk about the recent rules of golf changes. Austin is the Director of Programs for Core Golf Education of at Core Golf Academy and also has his own radio show,Core Golf Radio, Saturday mornings at 9 a.m. on  ESPN radio. Tony and Holly talk about the the USGA and R&A's recent release of the 2016 edition of the Rules of Golf.  

Withdrawal of Rule on Ball Moving After Address

Limited Exception to Disqualification Penalty for Submission of Incorrect Score Card

Modification of Penalty for a Single Impermissible Use of Artificial Devices or Equipment

Prohibition on Anchoring the Club While Making a Stroke

Holly also asks Tony about some of the rules violation that he sees golfers commit. Provisional Ball -- The provisional ball is designed to help speed up the game. It doesn't apply if the ball went into the hazard. You have to find out if it did go in the water. If you do not and you play a provisional ball you will be penalized.

Another rule is the use of the marker, to mark the ball so the player may lift and clean it. One thing he said that golfer's don't always realize is that after they have marked the ball, lifted it and cleaned it, once the ball is placed back on the green it is back in play even if the marker is still behind it.

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Holly G kicks off the hour recapping Emiliano Grillo's win at the Frys.com Open, which was his first PGA Tour event and the first event after winning the Web.com Tour Championship. 

Brendan Sweeney, Director of Golf Media and Player Relations at French Lick Resort, Ind., and die hard Cubs fan and resident of Orlando calls in to talk about the Chicago Cubs last chance to stay afloat and make it to the World Series. Brendan recounts how a story about how French Lick, the Cubs and a St. James Cathedral in Orlando are intertwined. St James Cathedral flew the W flag at the school was on the front page of Oct. 21, 2015 Wall Street Journal.

Holly talks with former PGA Caddie and ESPN.com Senior Writer Michael Collins about his how he made it to ESPN. Michael didn't follow the traditional steps to work in the media business for ESPN. Holly asks Michael about his days caddying on the Tour. Michael tells the story about Jordan Spieth's caddy Michael Greller, a former 3rd grade teacher, and how he and Spieth got together. Collins interviewed Michael Greller and his story behind the route to Spieth's bag and the relationship between the two men.

Bernhard Lager won the San Antonio Championship for his 25th victory and tightened the lead between Langer, Jeff Maggert and Colin Montgomery.

Jeff Shain, The Island Packet, Prime Sports Network, calls in to talk to Holly G about the class of 2011 that includes the Frys.com winner Emiliano Grillo, 2015 FedEx Cup champion Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas and Ollie Schniederjans. Holly asks Jeff about who is the breakout player of this year. Jeff said that someone we need to keep your eyes on Patton Kizzire who finished second on the Web.com Tour.

Todd Lewis, The Golf Channel calls in to wrap up the hour of intelligent golf talk. Holly asks Todd about what he took away from watching the Presidents Cup in South Korea. Lewis commented that it is nice to see golf from a different country's perspective and see how the game continues to grow globally. 

Holly asks Todd talks about Tiger's press conference and the update on Tiger's plans to take it easier and not rush himself back to the Tour this time around. Todd feels Tiger's approach after his second back surgery is a great plan. Todd tells listeners that Tiger seems to be a fallen star in the eyes of the fans/public. Fans seem sympathetic toward Tiger and have forgotten his past misgivings and they are rooting for him to make a comeback. Holly and Todd talk about Tiger possibly coming back and challenging the new foursome in golf: Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth, Rickie Fowler and Jason Day.

Todd recently had a chance to talk with Henrik Stenson about his upcoming schedule between the European Tour and the PGA Tour and how he might shift some appearances to make sure he is in great shape heading into the major championships this season. Todd feels that Stenson may win a Major championship and will definitely finish in the top 10 and a couple of the majors this year. 

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Holly G is in the studio in the studio starting her 8th season on The Golf Insiders as the PGA Tour begins the 2015-2106 wrap-around season.

Bob Harig, ESPN.com, calls in at the top of the show to discuss team USA beating the International team by one point. Holly asks Bob if the President's Cup came up in the ranking compared to the Ryder Cup?  Bob said it's hard to compare the two with the history of the Ryder Cup.  Bob said that when one team dominates, the interest falls off. He said the Ryder Cup used to be the same way in the '70s.

It came down to Bill Haas versus Sang Moon Bae. The story line was great with Bill's dad Jay serving as the USA's captain. Sang Moon was playing in his last event before leaving for mandatory military service.

Bob pointed out that Sang Moon Bae's duffed chip shot on the 18th was eerily similar to what happened to Hunter Mahan in the Ryder Cup. Heartbreaking.

Holly and Bob talk about the start of the new season with the Frys.com tournament. Bob thinks there is not a break for fans to miss golf. Bob said maybe play a tournament in Australia or Asia so its unique and maybe can be shown at night on television. 

Mike Purkey, Global Golf Post, calls in to talk to Holly about the Presidents Cup and the challenges of the International team. Nick Price had a difficult challenge having players from 8 different countries and have them play well given just the language barriers teammates.

Holly and Mike discuss the Champions Tour and how Colin Montgomerie has taken the senior tour by storm and has such a great following. 

G.W. Cable, PGA Tour caddy for Chris Kirk, was at the President's Cup and talks to Holly about the USA's win at the President's Cup and how it was as a caddy. The emotion is like no other. Even as a caddy being in that moment is just so different than anything else.

Holly and GW talk about the differences as a fan between the President's Cup and the Ryder Cup.

Holly G asks GW what was it like going to South Korea with the time difference and how it affects the players and caddies.

Mental Conditioning Coach Dr Bob Winters, David Leadbetter Academy, calls in to the show to wrap up the show talking to Holly about the final hole and the final two players. Dr Bob had said for a few weeks that he thought it was going to come down to the wire and the International team was a lot deeper than some fans thought.

Sometimes the home field advantage actually acts as a detriment to some players. The players want to win so badly for their home country and their team and the momentum can change in a heartbeat.

Holly talks to Dr Bob about the two year break for Sang Moon and how the tournament ended for him. Dr Bob said that Sang Moon had a great tournament and he needs to look back and relish the good moments and not focus on a bad one.

Mistake Free Golf is Dr Bob's latest book. Dr Bob says that he feels the typical player gets ahead of himself or herself too much when playing a round of golf. When they are on the 5th hole they assess their game and project what score they will finish 18th hole with. He said that we need to quit being a human calculator and just play each shot as it comes.

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Holly G is in the studio in the studio on the eve of the President's Cup being played in South Korea. Match play competition between the USA and the International squad begins Wednesday night with Korea being 13 hours ahead of the USA in time.

Jay Golden, Winter Pines Golf Course  in Winter Park, Fla., and PGA Instructor, calls in to the show to talk about one of his students on the Web.com Tour earning his PGA Tour card for the 2016 season. Jay is the swing coach for Rob Oppenheim who suffered heartbreak in the 2014 Web.com Tour Championship finishing 26th and just missing his PGA Tour card by one spot.  This year Oppenheim finished in the final spot, #25, and was the last player to earn his Tour card for the 2016 PGA Tour season.

He was 28th when he finished and got in his car with his family and left. His phone started going crazy with all of the texts he was getting saying Congratulations, "You're No. 25." So he turned around and drove back to the golf course. Jay said that Rob is 35 and never quits. A Rollins College grad, Oppenheim lives in the Central Florida area. Jay has been working with Oppenheim for years now.

Jay also caddied for Rob for half of the tournaments this year which is invaluable is a dream as a coach, Golden said. Jay said watching Rob hit on the driving range and then watching him play in the tournaments and how he reacted under pressure really helped Jay be a better coach for Rob.

Jay's advice is that if you are going to be great at one thing in golf, be a great putter and then also be good at chipping.

Mike Quinn, Managing Director Swingclick and former Sunshine Tour player in South Africa calls in to talk about South Africa and their golf programs. Mike said the weather is nice year round, the golf courses are great, and the competition is very tough and those are some of the reasons why the South Africa turns out several great players.

Mike and Holly talk about some of the top South African players on the Tours now. Ernie Els, Louis Oosthuizen, Brandon Grace, and others.

Holly also asks Mike about how match play is different than stroke play? Does it benefit the International Squad? Why do you think that the USA does so well in the Presidents Cup as opposed to the Ryder Cup?

Mike talks about Swingclick a swing training aid that helps with your rhythm, timing, tempo with an audible click at each of the three major points of your swing: backswing, impact and follow through. 

Australian Dean Hernden, professional caddie for LPGA player In Gee Chun who won the 2015 U.S. Women's Open, calls in live from South Korea to talk about the President's Cup among other things in golf. Dean is an Orlando resident. He said that an advantage for the US team is that they know one another a lot better than some of the International players do. There are 5 rookies on each team. Holly asks Dean about Jason Day a fellow Australian. Dean said that Jason is a very humble guy. 

Steve Eubanks, Global Golf Post, calls in to wrap up the hour of intelligent golf talk. Holly asks Steve about the President's Cup and the players on each team. It's never 1, 2 or 3 players on your team that cost you the tournament, it's the 9th, 10th and 11th players on each team. 

Holly reads what Jordan Spieth said recently about the differences between the Presidents Cup teams and the Ryder Cup ... it seems that there is a bit of a difference in the USA's team rooms for the Presidents Cup as compared to the Ryder Cup teams. Spieth said that the US is confident and somewhat cocky in the Presidents Cup setting and not as relaxed for the Ryder Cup.  

Steve and Holly talk about South Korean PGA player Sang Moon Bae who is playing in his last event has to take a break and serve his time in the military as do all South Korean men. 

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Holly G is in the studio in the studio on the eve of the Tour Championship with special guest co host Mental Conditioning Coach Dr Bob Winters, David Leadbetter Academy.

Holly and Dr. Bob talk about Jordan Spieth winning the FedEx Cup Championship and becoming the $22 million man. 

Dr Bob said that what worked for Jordan is that he got back to doing ... what makes a champion a champion. Just need to make a birdie and get some momentum going. Jordan was not being patient when he missed the first two cuts and trying to be something that he had not done all year. Typically Spieth plays one shot at a time and approaches each tournament that way.

Dr Bob said that Gary Player once told him that golf is a marathon ... and it's about longevity ... you have to love every tournament you play and play the very best you can.

Holly asked Dr Bob how does Jordan reset for the next year after all that he accomplished in 2015?  "Jordan needs to get back to reality, so to speak, ... he shouldn't go out in 2016 and try to defend each title... you have to go after each title as a new one and not try to defend it ... that is where you dominate. Start fresh each year. Move forward and have a blast and see what 2016 can be.

Holly asks Dr Bob what might have happened to Jason Day?  Did he run out of gas? Dr Bob said he didn't think so, he said that all of Jason's victories were emotional, especially the PGA Championship. Dr Bob gave some more free advise on winning. Sometimes the lead and wanting to win holds you back. You have to let go like a horse in a race, let the bit go and let the horse run naturally. Jason actually played until he was done and won the tournament. Five tournament wins for both Spieth and Day. 

Dr Bob talks to Holly about his latest book, Mistake Free Golf, Holly asks Dr B what is the biggest mistake that most amateurs make playing golf?

People doubt themselves and their talent and they get in their way.  Player steps into the shot, but have doubt when they are over the ball and hit anyway and the anyway shot goes anywhere. Why didn't I just back off and get our head in the right space before addressing the ball each time.

Bob Harig, ESPN.com, calls in to the show to talk about FedEx Cup as well as the upcoming President's Cup. Holly talks to Bob about his interview with Jordan Spieth right after Jordan won the FedEx Cup. How do you wrap your mind around winning that much money? $22 million dollars. It easily could have been a $7 million or $8 million between first and second or first and third place.

Dr Bob Winters, said that he was working with Chi Chi Rodriguez and told the audience at the event that one of the things Dr B  discovered is that you have to be able to stand over the ball and stroke it whether it's for$5, $50 or $500,000... you have to be able to hit it the same way. Chi Chi grabbed the microphone and said Dr Bob I love everything you just said but obviously you've never putted for $500,000. 

Bob Harig said that the sooner you get the money part out of your mind, the easier it is. He recalled the pressure that Jason Day had put on himself on winning the money because he never had money. It got in his way until he let go of those thoughts.

Bob said before that no one ever talked about the Tour Championship as winning a major. Flaw in the system at this time of year these guys are dragging going one week to another and a whirlwind.  Then the playoffs are four in five weeks. Travelling all over the United States. Jordan missed two cuts and still won the final event and won the whole championship.  Maybe the players need a little rest after the PGA Championship before starting the FedEx Cup playoffs.

Bob said that maybe with Jordan missing the first two cuts he had a chance to regroup and approach the final two events as a major. I have a pretty good lead in the points and with my points Jordan only had to do okay in the third event and then finish in the Top 5 then go on and win the final event.

Holly asks Bob about the upcoming President's Cup. Holly asks Bob why did Louis Oosthuizen withdraw from the President's Cup. ---hamstring issue.

Todd Lewis, The Golf Channel, joins the show talking about the money Jordan Spieth just won. Holly asks Todd about watching Spieth play this well. Todd said that golf is the  pursuit of perfection that is never attainable. If I'm slightly off and I miss the green I'm still make birdie. To have that perspective is very remarkable.

Holly and Dr Bob mentions Jordan's self talk and how the whole thing is a team thing like Lee Trevino used to do. Todd says that when Jordan hits a bad shot he lets go of it in almost a comical sort of way.

He's the most clutch putter that I have seen since Tiger in 2007. But when the putter leaves him, how did Jordan react to that. He had to refocus. Missing those two cuts of the first events was a blessing in disguise. 

Todd comments that if Tiger can get his body and his game back at the age of 40 with the "new guard" of McIlroy, Spieth, Fowler and Jason Day, can you imagine how much higher the game of golf can be elevated. If that happens golf will be incredible.

Holly asks Todd about when he thinks Tiger might target returning to competition? Todd guesses, maybe The Farmers Insurance Open, which is about 5-6 months after his second back surgery and give him some time to heal and do therapy.

Holly talks to Dr Bob about Suzanne Pettersen's at the Solheim Cup. Is this a competition or a exhibition?  Bob said that the tournament started here in Lake Nona in 1990 and the USA blew out the International Team. Any time you have controversy it brings a lot of attention.

Dr Bob said that he knows Suzanne and she is a tough competitor and loves to compete. Who made the mistake. He said that Allison Lee made the first mistake as she assumed that someone conceded the putt. The onus of responsibility has to go back to Lee, she was the one who made the mistake. You can talk good sportsmanship, but he said it's pretty black and white.

Steve Eubanks, Global Golf Post, calls in to wrap up the show. Holly continues the conversation about Pettersen's reaction to Allison Lee thinking the putt was conceded.