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

On this episode of Next on the Tee , I’m blessed to be joined by four wonderful friends from different corners of the golf world. In part 1, we start with a true legend of the game — Bruce Devlin. One of Australia’s all-time greats, Bruce won the 1959 Australian Amateur, enjoyed a stellar career during golf’s golden age, and later became an acclaimed broadcaster and course designer. We start out t...

Thank you for coming back for Part 2 of Episode 36 featuring my conversation with Briston Peterson, founder of On Point Golf. Briston takes us through the science behind how his 3D ball marker is changing the way golfers see the line—and sink more putts. With Jim Furyk, Charley Hull, and Top Instructor Nick Bradley already trusting it in competition, Briston reveals what makes it so successful and...

On this episode of Next on the Tee , I’m joined by three great friends who each bring their own expertise and perspective to the game. First up, our Director of Instruction, Tom Patri, is fired up about the importance of basic human decency in player/coach relationships. We discuss how parting ways can be a natural part of the game, but it should always be done with class—especially when a coach h...

In Part 2 of Season 12, Episode 35, former Steelers, Panthers, and Jets standout Dwight Stone makes his long-overdue return to the show. Dwight takes us inside his years in Pittsburgh, sharing what it was like to play under both Chuck Noll and Bill Cowher and how their leadership styles differed. He reflects on training camps in Latrobe, his relationships with teammates like Eric Green and Greg Ll...

In Part 2 of Season 12, Episode 35, this week’s Next on the Tee , former Steelers, Panthers, and Jets standout Dwight Stone makes his long-overdue return to the show. Dwight takes us inside his years in Pittsburgh, sharing what it was like to play under both Chuck Noll and Bill Cowher and how their leadership styles differed. He reflects on training camps in Latrobe, his relationships with teammat...

On this episode of Next on the Tee, I’m thrilled to share two remarkable guests whose stories, insights, and passion for what they do will inspire you on and off the course. I start with one of my all-time favorite women in golf, Eva Rogers , a Class A Teaching Professional at the iconic Medinah Country Club. Known for hosting some of golf’s greatest championships, Medinah is also home to Eva’s aw...

In this special bonus edition of Next on the Tee , I get to share time with two incredible guests who each taught me something game-changing—especially for those of us playing golf after 50. First up is fellow Yinzer and fan-favorite Rocco Mediate. Rocco was recently featured in the inspiring new documentary Steel Links , hosted by former Pirates star Neil Walker and featuring Pittsburgh icons lik...

In Part 2 of Season 12, Episode 33, former PGA Tour player, top orthopedic surgeon, and Olympic historian Bill Mallon returns to share some incredible stories from his time around the game. Bill tells the story of being there when Craig Stadler earned the nickname "The Walrus." He reflects on the players who taught him the most during his time on Tour — including our good friend Gary Player. He al...

In this episode of Next on the Tee , I’m joined by two outstanding guests who share more than just a first name, Tom, both bring incredible insight and passion to the game. First up is our resident Director of Instruction, Tom Patri, who’s been on the road working with his young players across Florida and Michigan. Tom and I dive into the highs and lows of what’s happening on the PGA Tour. We cele...

In Part 2 of Season 12, Episode 32, I’m joined by someone I truly admire and consider a creative genius — Michael Whelan . If you don’t already follow him, go find him on X (Twitter) @MikelJWhelan. Michael’s legacy in the world of golf media is nothing short of extraordinary. He was the visionary who launched The Golf Channel back in 1994–95 — hiring the talent, creating the programming, and turni...

In This Episode of Next on the Tee: I’ve got three incredible friends back on the show this week—each with a powerful story and a lasting impact on the game of golf. In Part 1, 1991 Open Champion Ian Baker-Finch , a man whose excellence on the course has often been overshadowed by the wrong narrative. This time, we set the record straight. We go back to his incredible performance at Royal Birkdale...

In Part 2 of Season 12, Episode 31 of Next on the Tee: I’m joined by Marcy Kamoda , CEO of Proto Concept Golf , one of the fastest-rising equipment brands in the game today. Their clubs have earned multiple spots on the Golf Digest Hot List , and after hearing from Marcy, it’s easy to understand why. We dive into Proto Concept’s incredible commitment to quality — from their use of 3D CAD technolog...

On this episode of Next on the Tee Get ready for one of the most fun and insightful episodes of the season! In Part 1 of this week's show, I’m joined by two incredible guests who bring a mix of laughs, life lessons, and game-changing golf knowledge. First up is PGA Professional and Top Mental Performance Coach Joe Bosco . Joe came highly recommended by top instructor Jeff Smith, and after spending...

This Week on Next on the Tee, If you’ve ever wondered whether your $10 shades are holding your game back, this is the episode for you. I’m excited to welcome Morne Botha to the show for the first time. Morne is the CEO of JondoSport , one of the premier eyewear brands in the game today, and a PGA Professional from South Africa with a deep background in golf instruction and club management. We’ll r...

On this episode of Next on the Tee We kick things off with one of the most respected voices in sports psychology, Dr. Bob Winters , aka the “Confidence Doctor.” Dr. Bob joins me each month to help us strengthen our mental approach to the game, and this week we dive into the topic of “choking” — what it really is, and more importantly, what it isn’t. Following Tommy Fleetwood’s tough finish at the...

In Part 2 of Episode 29, I’m joined first by Kyle Moloo, the Chief Marketing Officer of Sunday Swagger, a bold and fast-rising brand that’s redefining golf apparel. Kyle shares how the company is shaking up the game with vibrant colors, standout designs, and exciting partnerships—including one with Guinness that caught my attention as a longtime fan. They are making golf apparel fun for the whole...

In this episode of Next on the Tee , our resident Director of Instruction Tom Patri returns to share his take on this year’s U.S. Open and what it meant to see a guy he's favored all season, J.J. Spaun, take home the title. We also dive into some of the more controversial moments from the tournament, including Rory McIlroy’s tee marker incident and Wyndham Clark destroying a couple of lockers. Tom...

In Part 2 of Episode 27 I'm joined by 2011 U.S. Senior Open Champion Olin Browne and one of the all-time great golf course Photographers Evan Schiller. Olin shares memories from playing in the US Open at Oakmont in 1994 and 2007, including battling brutal heat during a sweltering second-round tee time in ’94 and the honor of playing the same day as Arnold Palmer’s final U.S. Open round. We also ta...

This Week on Next on the Tee On this week’s episode, I’m joined by two incredible guests who bring unique perspectives from both the sports media and golf worlds. First up is Justin LaBar, General Manager of TribLIVE’s High School Sports Network and longtime content creator for TribLIVE. Justin shares his journey from attending Point Park University in Pittsburgh to covering Super Bowl 43 in Tampa...

In Part 1 of this week’s Next on the Tee , I had the pleasure of visiting Pittsburgh Brewing Company and sitting down with their amazing Marketing Director, Rachel Gill . Rachel shares the story behind the evolution of this iconic brand—it’s not just your grandfather’s Iron City anymore. While staying true to classics like Iron City and IC Light , they’re also brewing exciting craft selections lik...

In Part 2 of this week’s episode of Next on the Tee , I’m joined by someone quickly becoming one of my all-time favorite guests— Bill Mallon . Bill’s remarkable journey through golf, medicine, and the story of tickets to the 1980 Winter Olympics that he gave to his father, is one you won’t want to miss. A former standout amateur and 2x All-American at Duke, Bill captured 43 amateur titles, includi...

This week on Next on the Tee , I’m joined by two incredible guests who each bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and heart to the game. First up is former PGA Tour Pro Joe Inman , whose remarkable career includes being a 3-time All-American at Wake Forest, winner of the Arnold Palmer Award in 1969, and a member of that year’s victorious U.S. Walker Cup team. Joe takes us back through the major...

In Part 2 of Episode 25, my gumba Rob Strano joins me to celebrate the grand opening of his new state-of-the-art golf academy in the Florida panhandle. Rob takes us back to his days playing on Tour, sharing reflections on what he calls the “Uecker effect” which he unfairly depicts his PGA Tour career, since he became one of the 1% of the 1% who reached the elite level of the sport. He also recount...

In this week’s episode of Next on the Tee , we kick things off with our resident Director of Instruction Tom Patri. After a long drive from Key West to Naples, a quick round of golf with students, and another sprint home just to make it on the show, TP shows up delightfully “extra crispy.” Tom shares his expert thoughts on this year’s PGA Championship, including whether the tournament should’ve im...

In this very special edition of Next on the Tee , I welcome back one of the greatest players in golf history—Mr. Gary Player. For the past 12 years,I've had the incredible honor of spending time with Mr. Player, a true legend whose achievements on and off the course are unmatched. With more worldwide victories than any other golfer and the distinction of being the only player to complete the caree...