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Jim Richerson is the current PGA of America President and recently accepted a new position as the General Manager of The Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California. Riviera is home to numerous championships, including two PGA Championships and a US Open and will serve as the official golf course for the 2028 Olympic Games.  Formerly, Jim has worked at Troon, Whistling Straights and The...

Annabelle Pancake is two-time IWGA State Amateur Champion, with her most recent win last week at Prairie View GC. There, Annabelle broke the scoring record for the event posting a tremendous 54-hole total of 16-under-par! She is also a member of the Clemson Women's Golf Team. In this episode, Annabelle reflects on her recent win at the Women's State Amateur, her freshman year at Clemson during the...

Julie Carmichael is an Indiana Golf Hall of Fame member, a two-time Indiana Women’s Open Champion, an IWGA State Amateur Champion, a member of the IHSAA Golf Hall of Fame, and was the first female member of the IGA Board of Directors.   In this episode, Julie shares memories from her favorite USGA events, being the only father/daughter duo in the Indiana Golf Hall of Fame along with her dad, Sam,...

Tim Diedrich has been with Callaway Golf for more than 25 years! He started his career as an inside sales rep, and now covers all of Indiana. In this episode, Tim gives inside details about working in the golf manufacturing business, his thoughts on scaling back equipment for the long-hitting pros, and how we can sustain the momentum that golf has gained during the pandemic.

It's Masters week and this week's guest is on site rules officiating! Chip Essig is an Indiana Golf Hall of Fame member, was the 2011 National Golf Professional of the Year, was president of the Indiana Section PGA from '06-'08, and is a member of the PGA of America Rules Committee. In this episode, Chip talks course setup at Augusta this week, his pick for the 2021 Masters' Champion, and the most...

Brent Nicoson is the men's and women's Head Golf Coach at the University of Indianapolis. Brent has coached over 25 All-Americans, has nearly 120 tournament wins under his belt, and has led two teams to National Championship titles. In this episode, Brent discusses highlights from his coaching career, his relationship as a caddy with two-time USGA champion, Erica Shepherd, and what he looks for wh...

Vince Drahman is a current Indiana Golf tournament player and PGA Associate, the IUPUI Assistant Golf Coach, and an expert in all things golf fitness. In this episode, Drahman shares his most rewarding coaching moments and fitness tips that every golfer can utilize this season.

Alex Miceli is the founder of golf.com, Golf Press Association, GolfWire, and Morning Read - a popular daily golf newsletter. In this episode, Miceli discusses Tiger Woods' serious car accident and what it might mean for his career, the latest issues the USGA is facing, and the most influential players on the PGA Tour.

Brian Hammons was the very first announcer on the air when the Golf Channel launched in 1994. He went on to spend 21 years with the Golf Channel, before hanging up his mic in 2015. Now, Brian is the owner and president of his own media company, Brian Hammons Enterprises.  In this episode, Brian shares details of covering his favorite event, the Ryder Cup, insights on his favorite PGA Tour players,...

Joe and Marcia Luigs have served as volunteers for the USGA for well over 30+ years. They are also Indiana Golf Hall of Fame members and their dedication to the game of golf, as well as the time and energy they spent giving back has been tremendous. In this episode, Joe and Marcia share their most memorable USGA rules moments, favorite players they encountered over the years, and what made their t...

Spider Miller was a Walker Cup participant (’99), a two-time Walker Cup Captain (’15, 17) – leading the United States to victory in 2017, and a two-time USGA Mid-Amateur Champion (’96, ’98). Miller is also an Indiana Golf Hall of Fame member (inducted in ’00), and a Wagoner Award recipient (’18). In this episode, Miller discusses his tremendous Walker Cup teams – including Bryson DeChambeau, a cur...

Kerry Haigh is the Chief Championships Officer of the PGA of America and is responsible for the overall operation, administration and golf course set up for the PGA Championship, Ryder Cup, Senior PGA and KMPG Women’s PGA Championship.   In this episode, Haigh explains how he first came to work for the PGA. He also divulges what it takes to set up championship golf courses - including sites visits...

JoJo Gentry grew up playing golf at the Gongaware Junior Golf Academy, under the instruction of Coach Roger Lundy. As her game developed, so did her passion for golf. While attending Butler University, Gentry decided to try to walk on the Women’s Golf team during her sophomore year of college, and ended up playing her remaining three years (’13-’15). Also while attending Butler, Gentry studied jou...

Ted Bishop was the 38th president of the PGA of America and was removed from office 29 days before his term expired. In part 2 of this episode, Bishop discusses his career in the golf business and his short-stint as President of the PGA of America, and the recent passing of Indiana Golf Hall of Fame member, Mickey Powell. Ted, the Indiana Section PGA thanks you for all of your significant contribu...

Ted Bishop was the 38th president of the PGA of America and was removed from office 29 days before his term expired. Despite his early removal from office and the fact that to this day, six years later, the PGA of America doesn’t recognize Ted as a Past President, Ted has some fantastic stories from his presidency and there were some significant accomplishments for the Association during his term...

Gary Gant has been a PGA member for 40 years and is still going strong as the head professional at Chestnut Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne. He is an Indiana Golf Hall of Fame member, an Indiana PGA Golf Professional of the Year, an Indiana PGA Teacher of the Year, and most recently an Indiana PGA Deacon Palmer Award recipient. In this episode, Gary discusses his teaching career (including the chall...

Suzy Whaley has spent the past two years serving as the President of the PGA of America. As the first female ever elected, Suzy has been adamant about getting more females involved in golf. She has also focused her attention on serving PGA members to the best of her ability, with an emphasis on diversity and inclusion. Her goal is always to stay present and focus on the current task at hand, sayin...

Dr. Gary Sailes is a professor at Indiana University and a sports performance coach and consultant specializing in the area of mental strength training. Dr. Sailes works with junior, college, and professional golfers and coaches and has presented at PGA and other golf coaches' meetings across the United States and internationally.  In this episode, Dr. Sailes gives tips to help golfers of any skil...

From dream job to dream job! Pete Bevacqua spent six years as the CEO of the PGA of America, before accepting a position as the President of NBC Sports Group. Pete shares how sports have adapted in light of COVID-19, his thoughts on how golf can sustain its momentum following the pandemic, and his favorite career memories.

Tom Meeks was the first executive director of the IGA-PGA and went on to serve as the Senior Director of Rules and Competitions for the USGA. He was elected into the Indiana Golf Hall of Fame in 1999. Tom takes us back to the beginning of the IGA-PGA, and how he got the job as executive director. He also shares details of his bucket list round of golf with the one and only Jack Nicklaus.

2020 marks the 40th Anniversary of the greatest golf movie of all time, or possibly movie of all time - Caddyshack! Joining us for our very first episode is the star of Caddyshack, Danny Noonan - aka Michael O'Keefe. Michael shares exclusive behind the scenes info about filming Caddyshack, where he stands with his former cast mates, and catches us up on what he's doing today - including his dedica...

Erica Shepherd just got back to "campus" (quarantined in a hotel with the girl's golf team) for her sophomore year at Duke University. Although fall golf is cancelled due to COVID-19, Erica shares her spring golf goals and LPGA Tour aspirations. Growing up in a golf-centered home, Erica also discusses the importance of balance - giving different advice to junior golfers than she followed herself.

We didn't have to travel far for this guest because she works right down the hall as our Director of Membership. Julia Potter-Bobb is a two-time USGA Champion, an eight-time IWGA Alice O'Neal Dye Player of the Year, and the 2020 Women's Open Champion. Julia talks all things golf - including how she learned the game backwards, the impact COVID-19 has had on the industry, and her aspirations as one...