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

Welcome in, folks, to another edition of Next on the Tee , where golf legends live and your game gets better.  We kick things off with our Resident Director of Instruction, Tom Patri , who shares his reaction to the breaking news that LIV Golf will move to a 72-hole format starting in 2026 . If that shift leads to World Golf Ranking points, what does it mean for the PGA Tour ? With every LIV event...

On this edition of Next on the Tee , we kick things off with someone who means the world to me — a mentor, a cherished friend, and the former host of the greatest golf-travel podcast ever created, Talking Golf Getaways — Mitch Laurance . Mitch joins me fresh off a quick trip to Alaska and a summer adventure across Scotland, where he uncovered some hidden gems on the island of Arran. Wait until you...

This week on Next on the Tee , I’m joined by two incredible guests —former World #1, 1999 Players Champion, and 2001 Open Champion David Duval , and Top Instructor and the first ever Director of Instruction at Cherry Hills Shane LeBaron , who’s been a great friend of the show for nearly a decade. Shane and David are teaming up on something VERY special down in Greenwood, South Carolina — the Olde...

In Part 2 of Episode 50, I’m joined by Scott Munroe , Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher and one of the “Hoosiers” from the Two Hoosiers & a Hong crew. Scott is a longtime Teaching Professional at the ultra-exclusive Nantucket Golf Club in the summer. If you’ve ever wondered what golf looks like behind the gates of one of the most private clubs in the country, Scott takes us there. Nantucket has ha...

Thank you for coming back and pressing play on this week's show. I’ve got a jam-packed episode featuring a major champion…and two of the most dedicated and respected teachers in our game. Leading things off is my great friend Shaun Micheel , the 2003 PGA Champion, and one of the very first guests to ever join this show. This marks Shaun’s 39th appearance here, and as always, he brings thoughtful i...

Hi folks — and welcome in to this episode of Next on the Tee , where golf legends live and your game gets better! I’ve got two incredible guests joining me on this episode who continue to make a big impact on the game — and on how we enjoy it. First up is PGA Tour legend John Cook — U.S. Amateur Champion, 21-time winner across the PGA and Champions Tours, and one of the sharpest voices in golf bro...

On this episode of Next on the Tee , I’m joined by my good friend Bob Winskowicz , Founder and CEO of Sqairz Golf — the company changing the way athletes connect to the ground, generate power, and perform. We start by celebrating Sports Illustrated naming Sqairz the Top Performing Golf Shoe of 2025 — another huge milestone for a brand that just keeps innovating. Bob shares stories from his days wo...

This week on Next on the Tee , I’ve got an all-star lineup that spans championship memories, golf instruction excellence, and game-changing technology. We kick things off with our resident Director of Instruction Tom Patri , who returns to share his thoughts on the Ryder Cup and the recent uproar around fan behavior. Tom and I talk about the PGA of America’s late response to the controversy, what...

On Part 2 of Season 12, Episode 47 of Next on the Tee , I’m joined by David Moore , Curator of Collections at Oakmont Country Club and Co-Author of Battling the Church Pews: The History of Golf’s Premier Events in Western Pennsylvania . David takes us inside Oakmont’s history and heritage , reflecting on this year’s U.S. Open , how the course handled the rain, and why its challenge remains the ult...

On this week's episode of Next on the Tee , I’m joined by three incredible guests who bring stories, insights, and passion for the game from very different perspectives. We kick things off with three-time PGA Tour winner and short game guru Kenny Knox . Kenny captured titles at the 1986 Honda Classic, the 1987 Hardee’s Golf Classic, and the 1990 Buick Southern Open. He also set a putting record at...

Making his Next on the Tee debut is David Eby , Director of Golf at Banyan Golf Club in Palm Beach, Florida, where he’s been leading the charge for nearly 30 years. David’s journey through the game is a great story of passion, hard work, and lifelong dedication to golf. He played his college golf at Augusta University (then Augusta College) from 1986–1989, earning a degree in Economics and helping...

Welcome back to Next on the Tee , where golf legends live and your game gets better. This week’s lineup is one that’s sure to knock your socks off. Leading things off is the man I consider to be the greatest golf writer of this or any generation, Ron Sirak . Ron joined me recently, and I couldn’t wait to bring him back. This time, he breaks down what we saw—and heard—at the Ryder Cup. Ron shares h...

Making his Next on the Tee debut is comedian, author, and former Facebook executive Paul Ollinger . Paul is the host of The Reasonably Happy Podcast and the author of Reasonably Happy: Essays on Money, Work, and Other Things That Piss Me Off . Before turning to stand-up comedy and writing, Paul served as VP of Sales at Facebook, leading one of the most successful teams in the tech world. In our co...

On this episode of Next on the Tee , I’m joined by two outstanding guests who bring incredible insight from different corners of the golf world. First, LPGA Class A Professional and Top 50 Instructor Debbie O’Connell returns to share her passion for helping players strengthen both their game and their mindset. Debbie is the founder of Golf Positive and the author of Golf Positive…Live Positive: Le...

On this episode of Next on the Tee , I welcome back one of my all-time favorite guests, 1978 PGA Champion John Mahaffey , making his 10th appearance on the show. John and I revisit his special connection to Oakmont , the site of his major championship win, and he shares how the course has evolved since his 1978 PGA Championship victory there. I also get his perspective on JJ Spaun’s U.S. Open vict...

In this episode of Next on the Tee , we kick things off with Brian Klocek , Director of Golf at Totteridge, a course that golfers across Western Pennsylvania know and love. Brian shares the journey of his career, starting with his college days at the Golf Academy of America in Myrtle Beach, to South Hills Country Club just outside downtown Pittsburgh, and now leading operations at Totteridge in Gr...

Back with me this week is a true class act and a member of our Thursday Night Tailgate Guest Hall of Fame —Sirius/XM NFL Radio and NHL Radio host, Zig Fracassi. Zig’s reputation as one of the finest interviewers in the business is well earned, and I’ve long said it’s a mystery how he doesn’t already have millions of followers on social media. His insights into both football and hockey are second t...

On this episode of Next on the Tee , I’m joined by two of the game’s top instructors, each bringing their own brand of expertise, innovation, and insight to help us all play better and enjoy the game more. First, PGA Master Professional John Hughes returns for his 6th appearance. As a Master Professional, John is in the top 1.5% of all PGA Professionals. He's also a Top 25 Instructor with Golf Tip...

On this bonus segment of Next on the Tee , I’m joined by 2x Super Bowl Champion Trai Essex . A third-round pick out of Northwestern, Trai spent most of his NFL career with the Steelers, helping them to three Super Bowl appearances and two championships. Now you can hear his insights alongside Charlie Batch on their show The Snap Count . We dive deep into the current state of the Steelers—offensive...

On this episode of Next on the Tee , I’m joined by two outstanding storytellers who bring both creativity and history to the game. First, my good friend Tucker Booth returns to the show. Tucker is a professional entertainer, writer, rapper, and host of the podcast Rappers Don’t Golf . As an author, he’s collaborated on powerful projects, including Trouble Maker with Lisa Cromwell and most recently...

On this bonus edition of Next on the Tee , I’m thrilled to be joined by two outstanding guests who are making a major impact on the game. First up is legendary instructor Jim McLean , one of the most decorated teachers in golf history and a 2025 inductee into the PGA of America Hall of Fame. Jim reflects on the honor, his extraordinary playing career that included being one of the rare players to...

In Part 2 of Season 12, Episode 39, I’m joined by Matt Cahill, the man chosen by the legendary Bob Ford himself to succeed him as Head PGA Professional at Seminole Golf Club. When Ford retired, his short list for the role had just one name—and Club President Jimmy Dunne agreed. Matt shares his perspective on what it’s like working for two icons of the game and answers the fun question: who’s tough...

On Part 1 of this episode of Next on the Tee , we’re turning up the heat as we look ahead to one of the greatest events in all of sports—the Ryder Cup. With the Captains’ picks announced, the big question is: Did Keegan Bradley get it right? Or did he fall into the “old boys club” trap he once criticized? I dig deep into the picks, including whether Keegan should’ve made himself the first playing...

In this special bonus edition of Next on the Tee , we’re mixing things up. My good friend Tom Patri kicks things off as we dive into some of the hottest topics in golf right now. We cover USGA President Fred Perpall doubling down on the golf ball rollback—regardless of the PGA Tour’s stance—and debate what it means for the future of the game. We talk about the big-name players who missed out on th...

In Part 2 of Season 12, Episode 37, I’m joined by two guests who bring both heart and innovation to the game. First up, legendary Tour caddie Kip Henley returns to share stories from a lifetime inside the ropes. Beyond his work with stars like Vijay Singh, Brian Gay, Stewart Cink, and Boo Weekly, Kip has an incredible playing résumé of his own — winning nearly every major title in Tennessee golf,...