Off The Fairway with Rich Conwell

Rich is joined by Mike Cirba to discuss the history of Cobbs Creek in Philadelphia, the good things the course does to help the game, and more.

Ron Stepanek, the executive director of the Pennsylvania Golf Course Owners Association, joins Rich to discuss how being around the game sparked his interest in management.  Plus, what the PGA of America needs to do to keep growing the game, especially for the youth and underserved communities.

Content creator Ashley Huizing joins Rich to explain how the purchase of an RV turned into one of the more entertaining golf accounts on social media.

Vaughn Halyard of the Cedar Rapids Golf Club in Iowa joins RIch to discuss how his son got him started in golf.  Plus, what the Donald Ross Society means to Vaughn, Vaughn's time in the entertainment industry, and more.

Karen Bennett of the Washington Country Club joins Rich to talk about her unique start in the game of golf, her teaching approach with other golfers, the state of women's golf, and more.

Now that Rich has over 50 shows under his belt, he takes time this week to reflect on the growth of the show, plus some of his favorite highlights and guests.

Rich is joined by Dave Wylie, Owner of Lindenwood Golf Club in Canonsburg, to discuss the state of the course, the ins and outs of course design, how to retain players, and more.

Robert Harris of the Greenbrier Resort joins Rich to talk about his unique start in not just the game of golf, but the golf business as well.  Plus, the Greenbrier's impact on the game, Sam Snead, and more.

Rich explains the allure and grandure behind the U.S. Open, and ranks his top 10 U.S. Open moments and players.

Steve Bartkowski, executive director of the Colorado PGA, joins Rich to talk about his upbringing in the game, how the Colorado PGA is growing junior golf, and more.

Former PGA player Chris Smith joins Rich to talk about his success at Ohio State, his favorite Tiger Woods story, and more.

If you're looking for a few pointers to improve your game, this is the episode to listen to.  Do you really need to keep your head down?  How important is your pre-swing routine?  Those questions, and more, are answered.  Afterwards, Rich closes the show with a discussion on the most underrated and overrated golfers of all-time.

University of Charleston head coach Will Johnson joins Rich to discuss many things, including his road to building a powerhouse program in the MEC and maintaining that status.  To close the show, Rich mentions all the people who have formed him into the professional, and person, that he is.

Denison University golf coach Lauren Grogan joins Rich to talk about her route to building a solid program, her time at Michigan, and more.  Rich then closes the show by highlighting some local golf programs.

Junior golf is the star of the show, as Rich spotlights a program that does a lot for the game and its youngsters.  Rich also highlights some local golf events coming up in the near future.

Rich is flying solo, but there's a lot to discuss.  Scottie Scheffler is on a hot streak, but is he the most dominant golfer in the game since Tiger Woods?  Plus, how Nelly Korda's dominance has an impact on the LPGA and golf in general, and the PGA's payout dilemma.

Tri-State PGA Documentor Frank Murgia joins Rich to talk about the many ways Frank is able to get the Tri-State PGA's message out to the public.  Afterwards, Rich gives a brief summary of The Masters, and highlights local events and programs that use golf for good.

LPGA winner and Pittsburgh native Missie Berteotti joins Rich for the first two segments.  Thye go over her rise up the ranks, her tour victory, and more.  To close the show, Rich spotlights an organization that helps kids through golf.

Rich brings on former PGA Tour player Bob Friend to begin the show, discussing his career and connections to Pittsburgh and Wheeling.  The rest of the show is spent previewing The Masters.  Rich has a touching personal story to share centered around the tradition unlike any other.  Afterwards, he makes his predictions on how everything will play out at Augusta.

Bob Ford, the head professional at Oakmont Country Club and Seminole Golf Club, joins Rich.  They discuss his life in golf and a few accomplishments in his career, including being the last head professional to qualify for the U.S. Open.

Brandy Cain, PGA of America Lead for the HOPE Program, joins Rich to discuss all the good the HOPE Program does for our nation's heroes.

Jay Karen, CEO of the National Golf Course Owners Association, joins Rich this week.  They discuss all the different ins and outs of running a golf course, the post COVID boom for the game, and more.

Rich hits the tee shot on a new season of his show with a call from Kris Tschetter.  They discuss her rise through the LPGA ranks, her current work in mental health, and more.  Plus, Rich provides a rundown on what to expect on the show in 2024.

For the final episode of 2023, Rich talks about his top 10 golf stories of the year. From major winners to LIV Tour and everything in between, there's been a lot to talk about and a lot to recap.

Carnegie Mellon Head Coach Dan Rodgers joins Rich to talk about the road to building a Division 3 powerhouse, his key to success, and more. Afterwards, a continued discussion on the ramifications of Jon Rahm agreeing to come to the LIV Tour, and what the PGA needs to do to stay afloat.