Better Than I Found It

Today on Better Than I Found It, Luke Morgan joins the podcast. Luke, a Senior at Baylor, grew up playing many sports and led his high school to some championships while also winning the individual title. Luke talks with Coach about some of his toughest matchups and tells other stories from his time at Baylor. Thanks for joining the podcast Luke! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You c...

Today Trey Bosco, a Baylor Senior from Austin, Texas, joins the podcast. Trey and Coach talk about how his recent golf is going, recruitment, and what playing on the team is like for him. Thank you for joining the podcast Trey! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw -...

Joining us is Auburn Univerity's Women's Golf Coach, Melissa Luellen. The Daughter of a hall of golf coach, Melissa has coached at Tulsa University and won a championship at Arizona State. Thank you for joining the podcast Melissa! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coa...

This week, Coach McGraw talks about how journaling impacts his life. Coach reflects on some specific stories he has written down and what they remind him of. Happy New Year and thank you for listening to this week's episode! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw -...

We are joined by John Fields, the University of Texas Golf Coach. Coach McGraw and Coach Fields talk about the fall season and the Big 12 Matchplay Championship where our two teams competed. They then discuss Whispering Pines Golf Course in Trinity Texas where the Big 12 Championship will be hosted in the spring. Thank you for joining the podcast John! Merry Christmas! Subscribe to the podcast for...

Mike Small, the University of Illinois Head Coach, joins us today. His teams have made it to match play the 8 of the last 12 seasons. They have won 13 of the 14 Big 10 Championships. He has 16 players that have been named All-American on 33 occasions. Mike does all of this while currently playing competitive golf. Thank you for joining the podcast Mike! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes...

Today, we are joined by three players competing in the Korn Ferry Tour, each of them striving for their tour card if they can reach the top five finishers. First, a former Baylor Bear and two-time All-American, Cooper Dossey. Followed up by Blaine Hale who played for the University of Oklahoma and then Taylor Funk, a University of Texas golfer. This is the first time each of them has been to the f...

We are joined by Jim Kane, former Oral Roberts University Golfer, on today's episode. Jim was a four-time All-American at Oral Roberts who played briefly on the PGA Tour. He later on went to be a PGA Head Club Professional. Jim talks about some of the highlights of playing for Oral Roberts and talks about how his coach was a great one. Thank you for joining the podcast Jim! Subscribe to the po...

This week, Coach McGraw reflects on our players and some of their accomplishments over this semester. Coach talks about the events we have played over the fall and what we are looking forward to in the future. He finishes the podcast by talking about recruiting. Thank you for listening and happy belated Thanksgiving! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and...

We are joined by the University of Kansas Women's coach, Lindsay Kuhle. An eight-time conference coach of the year from two schools, Lindsay is entering her third year at the University of Kansas. During her time at Kansas, Lindsay's teams have gained their highest national ranking in program history along with breaking many program records. Thank you for joining the podcast Lindsay! Subsc...

Former Baylor All-American, Braden Bailey joins us today. Braden, who is currently playing in the Korn Ferry Qualifying Tournament, has made it through the first stage. Braden talks about how playing and caddying in the same year work. He also mentions some changes that have helped his game. Thanks for joining the podcast Braden! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on I...

This week, we are joined by Morri Rose, one of the newest members of the Oklahoma Golf Hall of Fame. Morri has a huge impact on golf in Oklahoma and talks about his time with the Oklahoma Junior Golf Tour. Congratulations, and thank you for joining the podcast Morri! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associate...

Joining us is Bill Brogdon, a long-time Tulsa University coach. Bill reflects on his career as a former basketball player who ended up in the GCAA Hall of Fame. Bill thanks his father and Labron Harris as his inspiration for his journey. Thank you for joining the podcast, Bill! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcas...

We are joined by Justin Bardgett, the Director of Collegiate Relations for PGA Tour University. Previously a college coach at The University of Illinois, Justin explains PGA Tour University and what it takes to be involved in the program. Thank you for joining the podcast Justin! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodc...

Joining us today is Bill Allcorn, the newly hired TCU Men's Golf Coach. Previously a Baylor Bear, Bill has now been working at TCU for a semester. Bill talks about his new team and his time at the University of Oklahoma as an Assistant Coach. Thank you for joining the podcast, Bill! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoun...

We are joined by the Associate Head Women's Golf Coach at Baylor, Carly Ludwig. Carly is now in her sixth season at Baylor and tells us about her background as a young player and as a coach. Thank you for joining the podcast Carly! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach M...

Today, Coach McGraw's twin sister, Patty Coatney joins the podcast. A very accomplished golfer, Patty won the Oklahoma State junior championship twice, state high school once, and was a four-year letter winner at Oklahoma State. She was a nine-time Oklahoma State women's amateur champion and also coached college golf. As the best player in the McGraw family, thank you for joining the podca...

We are joined by Bowen Sargent, the Men's Golf Coach at the University of Virginia. Bowen has coached many PGA Tour players, his teams have advanced to the NCAA postseason 15 years in a row and he is a former winner of the Jan Strickland Award. Thank you for joining the podcast Bowen! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFo...

We are joined by SMU Associate Head Coach, Brandon Wilkins, an up-and-coming young coach. Brandon has experience coaching elite-level players. He continues with Coach to give some of his unique perspectives on the game. Thank you for joining the podcast Brandon! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated soc...

Wyndham Clark, reigning champion of the US Open, joins the podcast today. Wyndham mentions the turning points in the Open as well as some of the ups and downs in his career. In preparation for the Ryder Cup, Wyndham talks about the work he has done for the mental side of his game. Coach and Wyndham talk about how faith has guided his journey as well. Thank you for joining the podcast Wyndham Clark...

In this different episode, Coach McGraw, joined by Jeremy Alcorn and Cory Donnell discusses what the modern day golf coach is. In this informational podcast, the coaches shed light on the different, "hats," they wear as college coaches while discussing how coaching has changed over time. Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @Bett...

Today, we are joined by Austin King, the newly hired Western Kentucky men's golf coach. Coach and Austin discuss the impact of his coach, Phillip Hatchet, on his playing and coaching career. With a new job ahead of him, Austin tells us some of his plans. Thank you for joining the podcast Austin! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @Be...

David Leffel, a master painter and also brother-in-law to Coach McGraw joins us today. David, who is considered a master in realism, tells us about his life as a child that led to his painting. Coach and David later on compare the parallels of painting and golf. Thank you for joining us, David! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterT...

Today, our newly hired second assistant coach, Cory Donnell joins the podcast. Cory played at Mclennan and transferred to Abilene Christian. Coach and Cory talk about his story and what some of his plans are for the future. Thank you for joining the podcast Cory we look forward to your time at Baylor! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @...

Today, we are joined by Lousiana Tech's men's golf coach, Matt Terry. Coach McGraw and Matt discuss Matt's leadership at a Junior College National Championship and his time at Troy University. They follow this up by talking about Matt's inspiring wife Dixie and her fight with cancer. Thank you for joining us on the podcast Matt! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can...