Tee 2 Green Golf Podcast

Welcome to Season 2024 of the TD Green Golf Podcast! Get ready for an exciting journey as we tee off with a pre and post round analysis of all four majors, featuring insights from a PGA pro. Our partnership with the legends of the LPGA continues, bringing you exclusive content from the official senior tour. Delve into untold stories of golf's past, present, and lesser-known influencers, and jo...

Founder/CEO Michael Chiong, a native of Chicago, Il, developed his passion for golf from "outside of the ropes". As his affinity grew, he learned about the sport, including its cost challenges, while playing some of Chicago's famous public courses. He channeled these experiences plus his entrepreneurial spirit to create EVNPAR Golf. EVNPAR is an inclusive golf brand that creates premiu...

Par365 ( www.par365golf.com ) The entrepreneurial pursuit of Mercedes and Thomas Jackson. A Twin Cities-based golf simulator and eatery, this new concept grow the game experience incorporates simulators, tasty food, multiple music genres and a passion for creating community through a great experience. Par365 is growing the game by extending invitations to non-golfers and golfers alike. Join the co...

The final event of the 2023 Legends of the LPGA Tour (Official Senior LPGA Tour) event took place from November 5- 7, 2023 at Cove Cay Golf Club, Clearwater, Florida.  The multiple day event included an enthusiastic crowd while the Legends hosted a Junior Clinic and 36 hole competition. There was no shortage of quality golf over the two days and Leta Lindley outlasted the field to secure the victo...

The Legends of the LPGA! The senior tour of the LPGA continues the rich history and legacy of some notable names. The Legends started in 2018 and continues to build momentum.  The Legends of the LPGA Tour combines high quality golf plus the engaging, cordial approach of its members. Those members include Leta Lindley, Denise Killeen, Rosie Jones, Angela Stanford, Karrie Webb, Amy Alcott, Hollis St...

The 2023 Ryder Cup is near! Marco Simone Golf & Country Club, Rome, Italy is the host course. The defending champions, United States Team, travels abroad with the Cup in hand. The prohibitive favorites and supported by the Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR), they face the fact o not having won abroad since 1993. The European Team, disheartened by a 19-9 defeat, has used the past year to stren...

Coach Leonard Smoot. A Flint, Michigan native and veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Coach Smoot is a trailblazer and one who embraces opportunity. A self-taught golfer, he became the first ever men's golf coach at Miles College, Birmingham, Alabama. Coach, also, blazed the trail for turning a dark moment in Shoal Creek's history and turning it into a bright one. He led the charge...

As the pandemic canvassed the United States, the sport of golf pondered what it's present and future would look like. Already addressing declining participation from the traditional model, the pandemic infused new entrants into the sport.  One group credited with "saving" golf during that period was women golfers. This group has leaned into golf and fully embracing it. SisterGolf is a...

Inspired by the African-American history in golf, the Solomon Hughes, Sr. Golf Academy was founded. An Alabama native but Twin Cities resident, Solomon Hughes, Sr. was a trailblazing human being, during the Ted Rhodes era, who paved the way for playing opportunities that people of color enjoy today. The academy, Minneapolis-based, is continuing his legacy by embracing children of color, from under...

A textbook and flawless weekend of golf catapulted in a long shot into the Champion Golfer of the Year. Brian Harman started his ascension on Friday. He used Saturday and Sunday to become a first time major winner! Tee 2 Green Golf Podcast captures Brian Harman's performance and other noteworthy stories from the 151st Open Championship.

The 151st playing of The Open Championship is being played at Royal Liverpool Golf Course. This year's tournament brings together competitive golfers from three tours (PGA, DP World Tour and LIV Golf).  The defending champion, Cam Smith, returns and prepares to defend his title but there are many more interested in hoisting the trophy. Tee 2 Green Golf Podcast prepares you for the tournament w...

The Rocket Mortgage Classic and U.S. Women's Open provide golf fans with two exhilarating weeks.  Wow! Years in the making, and arguably long overdue, a women's golf major was hosted at one of America's most notable and scenic courses. Four days of changing conditions and quality play led to Alisen Corpuz carving her name in golf history. After a multi-year absence from winning a golf...

The 2023 PGA Championship hosted at Oak Hill Country Club, Rochester, NY lived up to the hype. The tournament's storylines included LIV Golf members, a resurging Jason Day, many of the usual golf headliners and recognizing the vast group of PGA Professionals. Well, the tournament exceeded everything that preceded that Thursday round! The end included Brooks Koepka. LIV Golf..legit? Rory McIlro...

A native of Chicago, IL, Pat Garcia aka TMEX has a story so similar to many later in life and amateur golfers. Pat's story to Illinois State Amateur Qualifier is anchored in successful tenures in other sports, hard times, lack of access to self-belief, study, practice and setting reasonable golf goals. Today, a successful entrepreneur, Pat shares his story with the Tee 2 Green Golf Podcast aud...

Are your shafts too short? Are they too heavy or lite? Have you noticed a tendency to hook your 8-iron? Why aren't you able to correct that slice...even after opening your stance? Well, it's possible that your clubs need an adjustment. True Spec Golf Master Fitter Dan Doyle sits down with Tee 2 Green Golf Podcast, and we discuss nuances and benefits of club fitting.  Join us for this very...

Tee 2 Green Golf Podcast uses this episode to discuss the final round of the Mexico Opena and preview the Wells Fargo Championship. The Mexico Open was an 18 Hole masterpiece by eventual winner Tony Finau.  Rory McIlroy returns this week at Quail Hollow, Wells Fargo Championship. He's joined by Tyell Hatton, Rickie Fowler, Tony Finau and a quality field of many others looking to raise the trop...

Legend - Legacy. For many, Ted Rhodes embodies courage, resiliency and an extremely talented golf pioneer. Though his golf talents were not celebrated relative to his talent, he is known for taking a step that resulted in golf becoming more diverse and inclusive. Today, his legacy continues through the Ted Rhodes Foundation. Tee 2 Green Golf Podcast sits down with Foundation President Tiffany Whit...

"Typical" golf group. A golf group isn't just a foursome playing weekly. Brothers On Par continues redefining "my golf group". Anchored in Alpharetta, Georgia, BOP has taken the old golf group and modernized it. Born with a clear round of golf intention, BOP has evolved into a group with purpose, camaraderie, community, competition and expansion.  Join Tee 2 Green Golf Podcast...

Golf entrepreneur Ty Delavallade sits down with Tee 2 Green Golf Podcast and discusses the evolution of Deuce Co. A seismic leap from 2020, there are many additions to the Deuce brand, including the Deuce Am Tour. A personal invitation to golfers of all handicaps, the Deuce Am Tour is a 10 city tour that's supported by brand sponsors, competitive banter and an all-out good time. Engage as Tee...

A year unlike any other Masters Tournament. The week started with intrigue related to PGA Tour and LIV Golf members. Then, it transitioned to Tiger Woods and his ability to play...and make the cut. Next, celebration for the play of this year's low amateur. Finally, the weekend was shared between rainy, stormy weather and a Sunday that included finishing Saturday's round before culminating...

The 2023 Masters is full of anticipated stories. The Tournament set to tee off on April 6, but the "fireworks" may kick off on April 4 at The Champions Dinner. Past Masters champions that includes those who went to LIV Golf. Thursday- Sunday will be full of competitive golf, including a, possible, Tiger Woods appearance. Then, based on the cut, Saturday and Sunday could be full of PGA/LIV...

The Genesis Invitational Hosted by Tiger Woods. The tournament was full of anticipation and phenomenal golf. Leading the highlights for the week was a return to competitive golf by Tiger. The Genesis featured eight of the Top 20 golfers in the Official World Golf Ranking. It was capped off by a back and forth between Max Homa and tournament winner Jon Rahm.

A new episode

Tee 2 Green Golf Podcast sat down with Executive Director Ty DeLavallade and Director-Player Development Andy Walker. In this episode, we celebrate the history of Black golfers and the United Golfers Association. As a catapult, Ty and Andy share their motivation and vision. This is a pursuit of passion and intention. The United Golfers Association has returned with a very bright future ahead.

Kyle Holloman ( www. HollomanGPS ) is a 20 year veteran of the Fitness Industry. During this time, he directed his practice towards a specialty in Golf Fitness. Holloman GPS has a lengthy list of clients who have improved their golf game through training and nutritional discipline. Join Tee 2 Green Golf Podcast and Kyle Holloman as we learn more about the body and it's role helping us become a...