Next on the Tee: Where Golf Legends Live & Your Game Gets Better

On this episode of Next on the Tee hear my conversations with: 18 year industry veteran of club research, design and development Michael Vrska, former PGA Tour Pro Kenny Knox and Lead Instructor on the Golf Channel Golf Academy Brian Jacobs. Michael Vrska - Michael shared his expertise on golf club and golf ball design and history. He talked about whether golf manufacturers are willing to dial the...

Check out a special Masters Review and Preview edition of Next on the Tee with my guest Mr. Gary Player. My. Player and I talked about his now 60 year love affair with Augusta National,  victory in 1961, the longevity that he and Jack Nicklaus had winning major tournaments, the needling he and Mr. Nicklaus do over who hits the longest ceremonial tee shot, what he likes to show people who go to Aug...

On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are: Hall of Fame Caddy Dennis Cone and 10 year old phenom Avery Zweig. Dennis Cone - Dennis talked about the work he's doing to help bring back caddy programs at courses across the country. He also talked about the caddy's role in keep his/her player in a positive frame of mind, his memories of playing Augusta National and his memories of fellow Hall o...

On this episode of Next on the Tee my guests are: Champions Tour Pro Donnie Hammond and Comedian/Actor Tom Dreesen. Donnie Hammond - Donnie talked about this year's Arnold Palmer Invitational, what the mood of the event is with this being the first year since we lost Mr. Palmer. He also talked about the condition of the course and why it is that some of the big named players skip this event every...

On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are: former NHL star, mutiple time winner on the Celebrity Tour and PGA Tour Caddie, Dan Quinn plus LPGA Top 50 Instructor and founder of Golf Positive, Debbie O'Connell. Dan - Dan and I talked at length about his experience caddying for Ernie Els at the 2010 Masters. Dan shared stories about how caddies are treated at Augusta National, what it's like w...

On this edition of Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro my guests are: PGA Pro and Golf Course Designer Bill Bergin and 2003 PGA Champion Shaun Micheel. Bill Bergin - Bill played his college golf at Auburn and led them to the 1981 SEC Championship. He shared stories of playing against some of the game's best when they were in college, his experience playing in the 1980 US Open and 1984 Open Champion...

On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are: Top Instructor and Trackman Master Porofessional Andy Traynor and Top Golf Instructor and author of the book, "Golf, The Last Six Inches...Change Your Brain, Change Your Game" Sue Wieger. Andy Traynor - Andy and I talked about the data we get from Trackman about our swings including what launch angle and spin we should be looking for. We also talke...

On this episode of Next on the Tee my guests are: Legendary Broadcaster Ben Wright and the owner of the Bradley Putter company Bradley Converse.  Ben Wright - Mr. Wright shared his thoughts on who he thinks is the greatest golfer of all-time, plus stories about his turbulent relationship with Jack Nicklaus, his concern over Tiger's health, his relationship with Ben Hogan and insights on Jordan Spi...

On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are: The Manager of Retail Operations for Golfballs.com, Andy Melancon and the the Global Director of Golf R&D for Wilson Sporting Good,s Michael Vrska. Andy Melancon - Andy sharing his experience from the PGA Merchandise Show and which products stood out to him. He talked about the extensive list of iteams that Golfballs.com can personalize for you plu...

On this episode of Next on the Tee my guests are: Head PGA Professional at Lebanon Country Club, Chris Sheehan and the Director of Golf at the Hammock Beach Resort, Brad Hauer. Chris Sheehan - Chris recently became the Head PGA Professional at Lebanon Country Club up in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Lebanon is a private club established back in 1920. Chris gave us an overview of the course and the club,...

On this episode of Next on the Tee my guests are: PGA Tour Legend and the winner of the 1964 PGA Championship, Bobby Nichols and Top 100 Instructor Eric Johnson. Bobby Nichols - Bobby shared stories about starting out as a caddie at age 9 and caddying for baseball Hall of Famer Pee Wee Reece. He also shared stories about playing with legends like Ben Hogan and the betting games they played. He als...

On this episode of Next on the Tee my guests are: World Golf Hall of Famer David Graham and PGA Tour Pro and Sirius/XM PGA Channel Broadcaster Paul Stankowski. David Graham - I talked with David about his induction in the World Golf Hall of Fame, the Australian Sports Hall of Fame and his major victories at the 1979 PGA Championship and the 1981 US Open. We also discussed the swing change he made...

On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are Golf Instructor and Author of the book, "Golf Is My Life" Jon Decker and the Voice of Golf, Peter Kessler.  Jon Decker - Jon was a Golf Instructor at New Albany Country Club in New Albany, Ohio and at the Grand Cypress Academy of Golf for a combined 30 years. He's written a new book titled, "Golf Is My Life, Glorifying Gold Through the Game." Jon wa...

On this edition of Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro my guests are Kathleen O'Dell and Cindy Miller. Kathleen O'Dell - Kathleen is a 3 time National Champion Goal Keeper for the University of North Carolina Women's Soccer team. She's also an avid golfer and currently Territory Director of Sporting Goods on the East Coast for Nike. I talked with Kathleen about her experiences winning National Cham...

On this episode of Next on the Tee my guests are: 7 time Ladies Long Drive Champion Lisa "Longball" Vlooswyk, 9 time winner on Tour including the 2011 US Senior Open Olin Browne and Allen Edmonds CEO Paul Grangaard. Lisa Longball - Lisa shared her great stories including her experience playing St. Andrews with her father and the emotions involved with that being able to play there and cross the Sw...

On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are: Actor turned ESPN Radio, Host Matthew Laurance and PGA Teacher of the Year for the South Region Chapter of the PGA, Chris Czaja. Matthew Laurance - You know Matthew from great 80's movies like Eddie and the Cruisers, Streets of Fire, and St. Elmo's Fire. Matthew was also a part of the cast for the 6th season of Saturday Night Live and TV series lik...

On this episode of Next on the Tee, my guest is SuperStroke VP of Marketing, Chris Koske. Hear Chris talking about how SuperStroke Golf got started plus their slim, flatso, fatso, pistol and squared grips. We also talked about their players out on Tour including Jordan Spieth, Sergio Garcia and Jason Dufner. We talked about Jordan's big win at the Australian Open and Ryder Cup match between Sergio...

On this episode of Next on the Tee my guests are: Paul Grangaard, the CEO of the Allen Edmonds company and PGA Tour Pro and Top Instructor Dave Stockton Jr. Paul Grangaard - I talked with Paul about their outstanding line of dress, casual and golf shoes. We also talked about the very rare gift items they have available on www.allenedmonds.com,  like cuff links made from the old seats from Wrigley...

On this episode of Next on the Tee my guests are: the Founder of Caddy for a Cure and PGA Tour Caddie Russ Holden and 2003 PGA Champion Shaun Micheel. Russ Holden - I talked with Russ about the great work they are doing for our military personnel, veterans and children suffering with cancer through his organization Caddy for a Cure. Russ talked about their programs Operation Warrior Golf and the W...

On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are: the Founder of the Professional Caddies Association and PGA Tour Caddie Hall of Famer Dennis Cone and Top 100 Instructor and the Director of Golf at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, Eric Johnson. Dennis Cone - We continued our month long celebration of the life of Arnold Palmer by hearing stories about Mr. Palmer from both Dennis and Eric. Dennis shared...

On this episode of Next on the Tee my guests are former NHL All-Star Bernie Nicholls and legendary broadcaster Mr. Ben Wright. Bernie Nicholls - Hear former L.A. Kings All-Star Bernie Nicholls telling stories about Craig Stadler, Fred Couples, Tiger Woods, Mike Eruzione, Michael Jordan, Dave Stockton, Dave Stockton Jr., John Daly, Johnny Bench and whole lot more.   Ben Wright - Mr. Wright shared h...

On this episode of Next on the Tee I was joined by PGA Tour Rules Official Stephen Cox and PGA Tour Champions Pro Donnie Hammond. I met Stephenat the Tour Championship this year. When I asked him what the toughest rulinghe ever had to hand out was, he said anything involving Seve Ballesteros. Wetalked about what it was like dealing with Seve who was also his childhoodidol. We also talked about wha...

We remembered Arnold Palmer this week on Next on the Tee. My guests on this episode are: the voice of golf, Peter Kessler and Champions Tour Pro and Pittsburgh native Bob Friend Jr.  Peter Kessler - Peter was there when they launched The Golf Channel back in 1995, a venture that Arnold Palmer was the driving force behind. Peter interviewed Mr. Palmer several times and they became very good friends...

This week on Next on the Tee with ChrisMascaro my guests are: Top 100 Instructor Tom Patri and Deanna Alfredo, food andlifestyle editor at The 19th Hole Magazine. Tom Patri - Tom sharedhis memories of Arnold Palmer, his thoughts on the Ryder Cup, Phil Mickelson'scriticism of recent Ryder Cup captains, and tips for how to chip and puttbetter. Deanna Alfredo -Hear Deanna talk about some of her favor...

On this episode of Next on the Tee Chris' guests are former Minnesota Vikings DE turned PGA Tour Rules Official Mark Dusbabek and PGA Professional Chris Czaja. Mark Dusbabek - I talked with Mark about his college football playing days at the University of Minnesota, what it was like being drafted in the 4th round by the Houston Oilers and ultimately going back home to Minnesota to play for the Vik...