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The Keeper of the TraditionDale Morgan, PGA — Leadership, Legacy & a Life inGolfThis is a conversation about golf—but even more, it's aboutstewardship, relationships and legacy. Dale Morgan — The Keeper of the Tradition. Fairways & FriendsMore Than Golf. It's Connection. YouTube TitleDale Morgan, PGA | The Keeper of the Tradition | Fairways & FriendsWebsite DescriptionSome peop...

What happens when the hands behind some of golf’s greatest equipment finally get to tell their story? On this episode of Fairways & Friends, Courtney Connell sits down with master clubmaker Mike Taylor of Artisan Golf for a conversation about craftsmanship, mentorship, relationships and legacy. Mike’s remarkable journey runs through some of the most important chapters in modern golf equipment—...

Stewards of the LegacyMike Wright & Lindy Miller Remember Ben HoganThe world knew Ben Hogan. Mike Wright and Lindy Miller knew Mr. Hogan. In this special edition of Fairways & Friends, Courtney Connell travelsto historic Shady Oaks Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, for aconversation surrounded by the photographs, clubs, memorabilia—andmemories—of one of the most important figures in the h...

What happens when the mentee becomes the mentor? PGA Professional Maulana Dotch shares a remarkable journey of family, opportunity, history and the people who opened doors along the way—and why she's determined to hold those doors open for the next generation. Maulana Dotch — The Legacy of MentorshipSome people find their way into the game of golf. Others help create a pathway for those coming...

The Road Less Traveled — A Conversation with Beau Welling! https://fairwaysfriendspodcast.com/ In this episode of Fairways & Friends, Courtney Connell sits down with acclaimed golf course architect Beau Welling for a conversation about the road that led him to a life designing places where people gather, compete, connect and create memories. Beau shares the experiences and relationships that h...

Today on Fairways & Friends, we have a gentleman who has enjoyed one of the great front-row seats in North Texas golf. For more than two decades, Jon Drago has served as Tournament Director of the Byron Nelson—helping guide one of the PGA TOUR’s most celebrated events through different chapters, different golf courses, and generations of the game’s greatest players. But today, we’re going beyo...

Randy Smith / A lifetime of LessonsThere are golf instructors... and then there are teachers whose influence reaches far beyond the game itself. My guest today is one of the most respected teachers in the history of the game. Randy Smith has spent a lifetime helping players discover not only better swings, but greater confidence, discipline, and purpose. From major champions to aspiring juniors, h...

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DEPISODE 006Published: August 3, 2026Topics: Golf Travel • Storytelling • The Golfer’s Journal • Golf Architecture • Friendship • Adventure • Writing Tom Coyne is one of golf’s most celebrated storytellers, an award-winning author, and the Senior Editor of The Golfer’s Journal. Through his books and journalism, he has inspired golfers around the world to view the game not simply as a sport, but as...

EPISODE 005Runtime: Coming SoonPublished: July 2026Topics: Golf Channel • Sports Illustrated • Journalism • Storytelling • Leadership • Relationships • The Game of GolfOne of golf’s most respected journalists joins the Fairways & Friends Pawdscast. From his early days at Sports Illustrated to becoming one of the most recognizable voices on Golf Channel, Damon Hack has spent his career telling...

What can one bicycle teach us about changing lives? In this episode of Fairways & Friends Pawdscast, PGA Master Professional Courtney Connell sits down with Mark Harrison, Chief Executive Officer of the Northern Texas PGA, whose passion for growing the game extends far beyond the golf course. Known affectionately as "Mate" we learned of another key nickname..."The Bike Guy,&quot...

What does it mean to dedicate a lifetime to doing things the right way? In this episode of Fairways & Friends Pawdscast, PGA Master Professional Courtney Connell sits down with one of golf's most respected ambassadors, David Price—a past National PGA Professional of the Year, member of the PGA Hall of Fame, the Byron Nelson Foundation–Northern Texas PGA Hall of Fame, and one of the game's most...

For more than four decades, our guest played a pivotal role at CBS Sports, producing and directing some of the most iconic moments in golf and sports television. From the hallowed grounds of Augusta National and The Masters to PGA Championships, Super Bowls, NCAA Final Fours, and countless historic sporting events, his vision and leadership helped bring those moments into our living rooms with a l...

Stanford, who served as an assistant captain three times, is a seven-time LPGA Tour winner and six-time veteran of the U.S. TeamDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 20, 2025) – After three turns as an assistant captain, Angela Stanford will take the helm of her first U.S. Solheim Cup Team in 2026. Stanford, a six-time veteran of the American squad, will captain the top 12 American female golfers as they rep...