The Teacher and The Pro

In this episode of "The Teacher and The Pro," host Nathan Rarick interviews Casey Brozek, the Director of Golf at Medinah Country Club. 

Casey discusses how he learned every aspect of being a PGA Professional and how that led him to his current role at Medinah. He then talks about the 2026 Presidents Cup and everything the PGA Professionals did throughout the week.

"The Teacher and the Pro" is a Fairway to Green podcast. You can see all episodes at www.fairwaytogreen.com.

In this episode of “The Teacher and The Pro,” host Nathan Rarick interviews Robbie Fields, the Head Women’s Golf Coach and Director of Golf at Jacksonville State University. 

Robbie discusses how he found his love for coaching and how that led him to his current role as a Division 1 golf coach. He discusses his responsibilities like recruiting, NIL and the transfer portal.

"The Teacher and the Pro" is a Fairway to Green podcast. You can see all episodes at www.fairwaytogreen.com.

In this episode of "The Teacher and The Pro," host Nathan Rarick interviews Kevin Sprecher, the Director of Instruction at Sleepy Hollow Country Club in Scarborough, New York. 

Kevin discusses his teaching journey and how technology has changed throughout his time in the golf industry. He then talks about watching Cameron Young grow up and how he isn’t shocked about the success Young has had on the PGA Tour. 

"The Teacher and the Pro" is a Fairway to Green podcast. You can see all episodes at www.fairwaytogreen.com.

In this episode of "The Teacher and The Pro," host Nathan Rarick interviews Pat Coyner, Director of Instruction at Cherry Hills Country Club in Denver, Colo. 

Pat discusses his journey from cleaning golf carts to teaching two-time U.S. Open Champion, Wyndham Clark. He dives into how he and Clark began working together and the swing fixes they focused on to help Clark win three times this season on the PGA Tour.

"The Teacher and the Pro" is a Fairway to Green podcast. You can see all episodes at www.fairwaytogreen.com.

In this episode of “The Teacher and The Pro,” host Nathan Rarick interviews Kevin Swan, a PGA Master Professional and Director of Golf Operations at The Club at Mediterra in Naples, Fla. 

Kevin shares his interesting entry into the golf industry, describes peak-season responsibilities at a 36-hole high-end private club and discusses what goes into organizing member golf trips.

He goes on to outline the PGA Master Professional process, including experience requirements, a business plan and a thesis defense panel, and advises aspiring PGA Professionals to network and build non-transactional relationships.

"The Teacher and the Pro" is a Fairway to Green podcast. You can see all episodes at www.fairwaytogreen.com.

In this episode of "The Teacher and The Pro," host Nathan Rarick interviews Nicole Felce, the assistant golf professional at Countryside Country Club in Clearwater, FL. Nicole gained notoriety at the 2026 KPMG Women's PGA Championship when she made the cut and finished as the low LPGA/PGA Professional.

Nicole discusses her path into golf and explains how she earned her LPGA Class A certification while also completing a reciprocal PGA program in four months.

Nicole then shares how her finish at the major championship has changed her life, what it was like sleeping in a rental car at the beginning of the week and how she's working towards a playing career on the LPGA Tour.

"The Teacher and the Pro" is a Fairway to Green podcast. You can see all episodes at www.fairwaytogreen.com.

In this episode of “The Teacher and The Pro,” host Nathan Rarick interviews Tristan Thomas, a PGA Professional turned Southwest sales rep for Harlestons, a premium golf apparel brand. 

Tristan talks about his time and responsibilities at the golf course and why the retail part of the job was his favorite. He then shares more about Harlestons and how their products stand out against the golf apparel competition.

Tristan's story is a prime example of how golf and the PGM program can inspire a new - yet related - career path.

"The Teacher and the Pro" is a Fairway to Green podcast. You can see all episodes at www.fairwaytogreen.com.

In "The Teacher and The Pro," host Nathan Rarick interviews Nick Iacono, the lead instructor at Merion Golf Club, about his path into golf and teaching. 

Nick explains how he started golf late after some skateboarding injuries, walked onto a college team while studying to be a math teacher and then became a PGA Professional through the apprenticeship program. 

As a PGA HOPE national trainer, Nick outlines how the program provides veterans an alternative therapy in the form of golf and certifies professionals to teach through the VA. 

As the 2026 U.S. Amateur will be hosted at Merion, Nick also previews the golf course's strategic demands and identifies key U.S. Amateur match play holes: 4, 7, 8, 10 and 14. 

"The Teacher and the Pro" is a Fairway to Green podcast. You can see all episodes at www.fairwaytogreen.com.

In this episode of “The Teacher and The Pro”, host Nathan Rarick interviews Andrew Cornish, an Assistant Golf Professional at Llanerch Country Club just outside of Philadelphia, PA. 

They discuss Andrew’s decision to become a PGA Professional after earning a criminal justice degree. He shares his journey and his favorite parts about the profession. 

Andrew then talks about the competitive tournament golf he plays in the Philadelphia PGA section. 

"The Teacher and the Pro" is a Fairway to Green podcast. You can see all episodes at www.fairwaytogreen.com.

In this episode of “The Teacher and The Pro,” host Nathan Rarick interviews Robert Gilbert, the Head Golf Professional at Ravenwood Golf Club in Rochester, New York.

They discuss how Robert’s career in the golf industry - which started in a bag room - led him to being a Head Golf Professional and the highs and lows of the role.

Robert also stresses the importance of the golf mental game and offers advice on how to best improve it.

"The Teacher and the Pro" is a Fairway to Green podcast. You can see all episodes at www.fairwaytogreen.com.