Off The Fairway with Rich Conwell

Jon Rahm and the LIV Tour reached an agreement, so Rich will discuss the ramifications of the agreement for both the LIV Tour and PGA Tour. Also, Rich plays a hypothetical game to predict whether or not some of golf's greatest legends would've taken such a lucrative deal. Rich closes the show with a rundown of how to improve the HOPE Program and junior golf.

WVU Men's Golf coach Sean Covich joins Rich for the entire show this week. Coach Covich talks about his time in Mississippi, building WVU's golf program, junior golf in the Mountain State, and more.

Golf course architects are in the spotlight this week. Rich talks with Jim Nagle, plus the father and son duo of Chris and Michael Hurdzan. Their craft, triumphs, and more are discussed in this week's episode.

For the first time in a long time, Rich has a guest join him on the show! Lucas Wear of the West Virginia Golf Association discusses many things about the WVGA, including how the association helps grow the game. After that, Rich shares a couple stories. One about one of the most underrated golfers ever, and one about a golfer whose career ended in an undeserved fashion.

The upcoming TGL has a glaring issue that needs addressed, and Rich dives into what that issue is. Plus, how the PGA of America can improve in serving their mission statement, and some history on the Wheeling Country Club as it celebrates another birthday.

The ins and outs of the LIV Tour are discussed in this latest episode. Rich talks about why people have embraced the tour, its impact on the game, and more.

Rich goes over the state of golf this time around. How did the pandemic help grow the game? Why wasn't the game as popular as it is now? How can the game keep growing? Learn all of that, and more, by hitting play.

Rich sounds off on LIV Tour golfers not being considered for the world golf rankings, the new TGL golf league, and more on this week's episode.

To say the least, the U.S. team did not do well in the Ryder Cup. Rich explains, and vents about, what went wrong from top to bottom in this week's episode.

We all know about Rich's passion for junior golf, and this week he explains how a man named Bob Steele is inspiring Rich's idea to make the Ohio Valley a hot bed for junior golf. Rich also discusses his idea to help veterans and first responders get into the game of golf.

Golf takes strength both physically and mentally, so Rich provides some ways to improve in both of those realms. Sandwiched in between those discussions is a preview of the Ryder Cup, and Rich's prediction on which team wins.

Rich tees off with junior golf talk, and how to make the game more fun and appealing to the next generation of golfers. Also, how technology and geography combine to create a problem in today's game, some Ryder Cup talk, and the social media post that has Rich ranting.

If you're looking to take a golf trip, Rich begins the show with a rundown of the best courses you can book a tee time for in the tri-state area, and also in Maryland. Then, Rich gives us his list of the best comebacks in golf history. He'll wrap up this week's show with his reasons why the LIV Tour will change the golf landscape.

Rich discusses the recent Tri-State PGA major that was held at Wheeling Country Club a few days ago, and how well the facility was able to execute during the event. He also gives a preview of college golf throughout the Ohio Valley, and sounds off on the selections for the U.S. Ryder Cup team.

Rich has a bone to pick with golfers who don't take care of golf courses. So he explains why it's important to replace divots, fix ball marks, and more. Rich also discusses who should be on the U.S. Ryder Cup team, and the viability of the LIV Tour.

It's the Top 10 edition of the show this week! Rich provides his top 10 overrated players of all-time, his top 10 underrated players of all-time, and his top 10 greatest players of all-time. There's only one way to see if your favorite golfer made any of the lists, so go press play!

Rich welcomes Don Ray, Vice President of the PGA of America, to the show this week to discuss his rise to the top and the growth of the game. Rich was a volunteer at the recent LIV Tour event at The Greenbrier, so he gives his firsthand account of the event. The show wraps up with a preview of the college golf season for Bethany, West Liberty, and Wheeling.

Rich's son, Drew, stops by this week to co-host the show. There's some interesting stuff to get into, including Tiger Woods joining the PGA Policy Board, Drew's account of the LIV Tour event in London, and LIV's impact on this year's Ryder Cup.

Rich begins this week's show with a recap of The Open Championship. He'll give Brian Harman his due after winning, but what does this year's tournament mean for those who didn't win, like Rory McIlroy and Justin Thomas? Rich also explains why Jay Monahan needs to make all the right moves from now on, and why junior golfers will drive the future of golf in the Ohio Valley.

Rich welcomes Dave van de Venter, PGA professional at Piney Point Golf Club in Norwood, NC, to the show this week. They discuss Dave's road to Piney Point, his passion for Junior Golf, and more. After that, Rich previews The Open Championship, details his instruction style, and more.

Rich begins the show discussing the state of golf in the world today. Rich's son was a spectator at the recent LIV Tour event in London, and Rich shares the firsthand account of what went on. Also, PGA of America member Bob Salera joins the show to talk about his experiences in teaching the game, his influences, and more. Rich wraps up the show with a spotlight on an upcoming local scramble, and J...

Rich begins the show with his first ever call-in guest! Lexi Tofanelli of the Tri-State PGA joins RIch to talk about the programs she has participated in, specifically the Helping Our Patriots Everywhere (H.O.P.E.) Program. Afterwards, Rich explains why junior golf programs are so important to our community, and provides a rundown of what to expect from Wheeling University's golf programs this upc...

The bulk of this week's show will focus on the impact golf has on the community and certain groups of people. Afterwards, RIch takes a deep dive into the big names in golf equipment, and what equipment you should be using.

Rich starts with a recap of the US Open, and how Wyndham Clark was able to pull off a storybook win. Plus, a gripe with the golf ball, what Rich hopes the PGA will do now that they've partnered with LIV, and more.

Rich begins the show with some tips and drills on how to improve your putting. Also, a dive into the history of the U.S. Open, more thoughts on the PGA-LIV merger, and more!