If you are over the age of 40, do you remember where you were on June 17, 1994?

On course golf commentator and analyst Mark Rolfing joins The Inward Nine to relive the events of one of the most chaotic days in all of sports through his perspective. On this day, Mark was at Oakmont Country Club covering the 2nd round of the 94th U.S. Open.

Elsewhere across the country:

• The New York Rangers were preparing to parade down Broadway in New York City after ending their 54 year championship drought. 
• The first game of the World Cup of Soccer was set to be played in Chicago at 3 PM eastern time. This was the first ever World Cup being played in the United States. 
• In Kansas City, Ken Griffey Jr. hit his 30th home run of the season, to become the fastest player to 30 home runs since Babe Ruth. 
• Back in New York City, the New York Knicks were set to host the Houston Rockets in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. The Knicks had not won a championship since 1972. 

Each of these stories would soon take a backseat to the news coming out of Los Angeles where the Los Angeles Police Department had issued a warrant for the arrest of O.J. Simpson in connection with the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman. When Simpson failed to turn himself in and his whereabouts became unknown, it set of a chain of events which are unforgettable to this day. 

As for Rolfing, his day at Oakmont would culminate with one of the most memorable interviews in golf, as the 2nd round at Oakmont was the final round in a U.S. Open for golfing legend Arnold Palmer. 

Join Mark and myself for this walk down memory lane during one of the most remarkable days in sports. 

Have you ever wondered how some of the most successful people in the golf industry got to where they are today? 

How exactly did a young man who grew up in central Maine and didn't begin playing golf until the age of 13 end up replacing one of the most recognizable club pro's at Oakmont Country Club? 

Today we get to learn about the journey of Oakmont's Head Professional, Devin Gee. 

In our time together, we will learn:

• How Oakmont prepared and supported Devin to take over for Bob Ford in 2017
• How Devin proactively manages his time
• About the book Devin read that has allowed him to discover greater focus and to eliminate distractions
• How Devin has managed the expectations of the Oakmont members around numerous projects throughout the Club leading up to the U.S. Open
• Devin's advice to the next generation of golf professionals

If you would like to connect further with Chandler, you can:

• Message him on either his LinkedIn or Instagram page
• Send him a direct email, [email protected]
• Visit his website, www.archive22.com

Music Credits: 

• Opening: 'Old Friends' - Ben Rector
• Closing: 'Almost Home' - Ben Rector

On this episode, we begin our ascent towards the 125th United States Open at Oakmont Country Club by spending time with the golf professional who was its guardian for 37 years from 1979 to 2016, Bob Ford. 

The list of accolades Bob has accomplished over his illustrious career could fill a book. Simply put, he is known as one of the best to ever hold the position of head golf professional. 

In this episode we will: 

• Learn the unconventional path Bob took to becoming the head professional at Oakmont at the age of 25. 
• Discover why Oakmont decided to remove a majority of their trees, starting in the late 90's. 
• Understand how Bob was able to not only host the 1983 U.S. Open, but also compete in it as a player. 
• Learn about Bob's approach as an award winning teacher. 
• Comprehend the importance of engaging those around you. 
• Hear Bob's advice for the next generation. 

If you would like to connect further with Chandler:

• You can visit his Instagram or LinkedIn files. 
• Send him a direct email at: [email protected]
• Visit the Archive 22 website. 

Music Credits: 

• Opening: 'Old Friends' Instrumental by Ben Rector
• Closing: 'Almost Home' by Ben Rector

Have you ever attended a major championship and stopped to wonder how everything was built? Who are the people who plan, coordinate, build and execute these events? 

Today we get to spend time with Brandon Haney, Director of Championship Operations for the PGA of America, who will take up behind the curtain and into the inner workings of a major championship. 

In our time with Brandon we will learn:

• How a Division I football player fell into a role with the PGA during the 2012 Ryder Cup
• What a 'swamper' is and why they are so critical to the success of any championship
• How Brandon rose through the ranks of the PGA of America Operations team to the top
• The challenges and obstacles he navigates through each championship
• His advice for those who are interested in pursuing a career in tournament operations

If you are interested in connecting with Chandler, you can:

• Visit his Instagram or LinkedIn profiles
• Send him a direct email, [email protected]

Music Credits: 

• Opening: 'Living My Best Life' by Ben Rector
• Closing: 'Almost Home' by Ben Rector

Have you ever felt hopeless? Have you ever felt like there was nothing worth living for? 

Today on The Inward Nine we get to learn the story of Colton Hensley, a veteran who returned home and was dealing with not only physical pain, but the emotional pain of losing close friends in combat and struggling with the shame of feeling there was more he could have done to prevent the outcome. Thankfully, everything in Colton's life began to change when he was introduced to PGA Hope Coach Brian Oliver. 

In today's conversation we will learn:

• How a simple shift in perspective can help you move forward
• How just being present in someone's life can help them find direction
• The basic principles of the PGA Hope program
• How PGA Hope has impacted Colton's life and what he is now pursuing

If you are looking to get involved with PGA Hope, please click here to visit their website. 

If you are looking to connect with Chandler:

• You can visit his Instagram or LinkedIn accounts
• You can email him directly: [email protected]

Music Credits:

• Opening: 'Waiting for the End' by Linkin Park
• Closing: 'Almost Home' by Ben Rector

Have you ever stopped to consider what your life might look like had you not been introduced to the game of golf? Everyone who plays this game has had a moment of introduction. But, how do we introduce the game to those who don't know anyone who plays?

Today we are spending time with Kyra Cox, someone who has been impacted by the charitable arm of the PGA, a program launched in 2017 known as REACH. 

On this's episode, we will discuss:

• How someone who didn't come from a golf family found the game, went on to compete in college and eventually chose a career in the game of golf.
• How her parents helped her overcome any fear of not looking like everyone else in playing a new sport.
• What impact she hopes to make in her career.
• The perspective she holds which keeps her grounded.

If you would like to learn more about PGA REACH programs, please click here. 

If you would like to connect more with Chandler:

• You can visit his Instagram or Linked In
• You can send him a direct email, at [email protected]
• You can visit the Archive 22 website to shop his hand drawn artwork for the USGA, PGA and NHL

Music Credits:

• Opening: 'Always Be Yours' by Ben Rector
• Closing? 'Almost Home' by Ben Rector

Have you ever wondered how some of the most successful people in the golf industry got to where they are today? If so, you have found the right podcast. 

In this episode with Keith Stewart from Read the Line we will cover:

• How paying attention to detail can set you apart. 
• How what you read can improve your ability to become a captivating storyteller. 
• How the 'no's' you receive in life will lead to more 'yes's'. 
• How Keith was able to transition from a career as a PGA Professional to an entrepreneur. 

To follow Keith Stewart, visit his Instagram or Read the Line website. 

To connect with Chandler: 

• You can send a direct email, [email protected]. 
• You can visit his Instagram or LinkedIn profiles. 
• You can shop his hand drawn artwork at the Archive 22 website. 

Music Credits: 

• Opening: 'Favorite Song' by Ben Rector
• Closing: 'Almost Home' by Ben Rector

Have you ever wondered how some of the most successful people in the golf industry got their start or reached the levels they have? If so, you are listening to the right podcast.

Today we get to spend time with golf architect Tyler Rae, who has been shaping the courses we play on for over 20 years. In our time together, Tyler will touch upon:

• The approach he used to get noticed by famed golf architect Bill Coore. 
• The lengths he went to become considered an expert in reshaping Seth Raynor courses. 
• What he feels makes a golf course 'great'. 
• How to pivot in a rapidly changing competitive envoirnment. 

To follow along with Tyler Rae, please visit his Instagram or Twitter profiles. 

To connect with Chandler, please visit his Instagram or LinkedIn profiles. You can send Chandler a direct email, [email protected]. You can also visit the Archive 22 Website to shop Chandler's hand drawn artwork. 

Music Credits:

Opening and Closing: 'Digging in the Dirt' by Peter Gabriel. 

Have you ever felt overwhelmed or burnt out? 

On this episode, Chandler responds to a note from a listener who feels burnt out and doesn't know how to move forward or overcome the feeling. 

From AI, a definition of burnout: It is a state of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged or excessive stress, leading to feelings of being overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to meet constant demands, often resulting in loss of motivation and interest. 

If you have ever felt this way, I hope you will tune in for our conversation. 

If you have a question, comment or suggestion, you can reach Chandler at: 

Email - [email protected]

Direct message on Instagram or LinkedIn. 

Music Credits: 

Opening: 'Thank You' by Ben Rector

Closing: 'Almost Home' by Ben Rector 

With all of the science, technology, data, gadgets and teaching aids available to golf instructors these days, is there a possibility we are over teaching the game of golf to our students? 

Today we get to spend time with the author of 'Golf's Holy War', Brett Cyrgalis. 

In our time together, Brett will share about a moment which sent him on a journey to capture -  what is the best approach to teaching the game of golf. As he goes along, Brett asks the reader - are you more of a 'Golf in the Kingdom' type of teacher? Or, are you more 'Golf Machine' in your approach? 

Brett's challenge to the reader does not culiminate in him defending one way or the other. But, his findings will challenge each of us to inspect our approach. 

If you would like to learn more about Brett or order his book, please head over to his website. 

To connect with Chandler:

• Please send an email, [email protected]
• Visit his Instagram or LinkedIn. 
• Subscribe to the newsletter or shop Chandler's hand drawn artwork by visiting his website. 

Music Credits: 

• Opening: 'Fear' by Ben Rector
• Closing: 'Almost Home' by Ben Rector