The Inward Nine with Chandler Withington

Have you ever felt overwhelmed or burnt out?  On this episode, Chandler responds to a note from a listener who feels burnt out and doesn't know how to move forward or overcome the feeling.  From AI, a definition of burnout: It is a state of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged or excessive stress, leading to feelings of being overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to...

With all of the science, technology, data, gadgets and teaching aids available to golf instructors these days, is there a possibility we are over teaching the game of golf to our students?  Today we get to spend time with the author of 'Golf's Holy War', Brett Cyrgalis.  In our time together, Brett will share about a moment which sent him on a journey to capture -  what is the best approach to tea...

Have you ever wondered how some of the most successful people in the golf industry got to where they did?  The road to success is never straight or linear. It is filled with potholes, detours, roundabouts and obstacles. The story in this episode is no different as we are joined by Ryan Gabel, the Founder of Alternate Golf Logos. In our time together, Ryan will share: How he perceives his job is re...

Have you ever wondered how the most successful people in the golf industry got to where they are?  Today we are joined by Dave Podas, the retired Director of Golf from Bel-Air Country Club in Los Angeles. Dave has had a remarkable career defined by his integrity and character. In our time together, Dave will share:  How expectations need to meet reality. Why having a strong knowledge of the Rules...

Have you ever wondered how some of the most successful people in the golf industry reached the heights they did? Have you ever been curious about how their journeys could help you with your own?  Today on the Inward Nine we get to spend time with Stephanie Luttrell, the Director of Metalwood Development for Titleist. At a young age, Stephanie recognized the passions developing within her. Once she...

Have you ever wondered how some of the most successful people in the golf industry got to where they are? Have you ever seen a company and wondered how they got their start?  Today we get to spend time with Christian Cavaliere of Tremont Sporting Company. While playing golf at Boston College, he and his teammates began wanting a better hat than the ones the team had issued them. In pursuit of some...

Have you ever felt as though you were dealing with something heavy, but just had to suck it up and keep pressing forward? Did you feel like there wasn't anyone who would understand or that you could talk to? Have you ever felt burnt out, anxious, lonely or depressed?  This week we spend time with Steve Wheatcroft from the Mulligan Foundation and Host of The Uncomfortable Chat Podcast.  Steve, aka...

Have you ever wondered how the most successful people in the golf industry got to where they are today?  How did one woman organize what was supposed to be just an introductory clinic and turn it into a buzzing golf community for female golfers.. one that now takes golf trips to some of the greatest places in the game? Meet Abby Liebenthal, Founder of Fore the Ladies.  On today's episode Abby will...

Have you ever wondered how most breakthrough ideas began? They began with asking the right question.  Have we ever really slowed down or taken a step to think if we are asking the right questions? Chief Questionologist and Author Warren Berger stops by The Inward Nine to share his discoveries around questions and why we so often get them wrong.  Questions also tend to give many of us anxiety - we...

Have you ever wondered how the most successful people in the golf industry got to where they did? If so, welcome to The Inward Nine, where we share a wide range of journey's, successes and failures, lessons learned and advice for the next generation.  On today's epsiode, Chandler shares the founding story of Archive 22, which is the company he and his wife launched after Chandler left his job as a...

Have you ever felt stuck in your current situation? Have you ever felt hopeless or that you couldn't get off the mat after a defeat?  Today we spend time with Brendan Walsh, the long time head golf professional at The Country Club in Brookline Massachussets. In our time together, Brendan will share: How one of his hardest defeats led to one of his biggest wins.  How an 'ah-ha' moment early in his...

Have you ever wondered how the most successful people in the golf industry got to where they are? We are joined by Greg Bodine, the Co-founder of Evergreen Golf Club in Tacoma, Washington, who just so happens to also double as a caddie for the 2024 U.S. Open champion, Bryson DeChambeau. Greg shares his journey as a caddie on both the PGA Tour and LIV and what eventually led to creating the largest...

Have you ever wondered how the most successful people in the golf industry got to where they are? How did a young man who grew up caddying at Oakmont Country Club in Pittsburgh grow up to become the head professional at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club? How did he then go on to become the PGA Ambassador the Western Golf Association and the Evans Scholarship?  On this episode we spend time with Jack Drug...

Have you ever wondered how the most successful people in the golf industry got to where they are? How did an artist who grew up with no interest or background in golf come to be the most well known golf artists today?  Meet Lee Wybranski, licensed artist for the USGA, PGA, R&A and Masters. In our time together, Lee shares his journey with us and takes us behind the scenes on how he got his start i...

Have you ever felt you have put everyone else's interests ahead of your own? Have you ever felt like your life is out of balance? Have you ever wondered how those who do have balance in their lives achieved it?  We are joined by the 2024 PGA of America Golf Executive of the Year, Kelly Williams, who shares his perspective on how to build a balanced life and career. Kelly is the General Manager of...

If you are a club manager or club professional, how is your relationship with the other person? Are you a strong and thriving partnership who support one another? Or, is there animosity and resentment towards each other?  Geoff Piva, the club manager at Needham Country Club, joins the show to share his perspective on this critical relationship. Geoff speaks from a position of authority as he has h...

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the amount of emails you send and reply to on a daily basis? Do you feel like you will never get caught up? Do you find yourself checking your phone for emails every 15 minutes or at all times of the day? Do you feel distracted and unable to focus? Do you feel as though you aren't able to be present because of how much time you spend looking into a screen each day...

Have you ever labeled someone or had a label placed upon you? Have you ever had others define you and put limitations upon what you can accomplish? Have others look past you based upon outward appearances?  Today's episode is with Linda Carrier, a woman who has run the World Marathon not once, but twice. What is the World Marathon you might ask? It is when a group of runners complete 7 marathons o...

Have you ever felt hopeless and in need of saving? If so, has anyone ever walked into your life when you needed them the most and thrown you a lifeline? Or, how about the opposite. Have you ever recognized those around you feeling hopeless and in need saving? How about the game of golf - has it ever saved you or gotten you through a hard time in your life? Has just being on the golf course shifted...

Have you ever felt there was something keeping you from becoming the best version of yourself?  Join us on this quick bonus podcast as Chandler reads a chapter from Steven Pressfield's book, The War of Art , titled 'The Unlived Life'. In this chapter, Pressfield shares about a force he feels is holding many back from their calling, a force he refers to as the ressistance.  If you enjoy this readin...

Have you ever felt like you are barely holding it all together, or you will be discovered for all of your flaws and weaknesses, or felt sick and tired of being sick and tired?  We are joined by world golf traveler, author and the editor of The Golfers Journal, my good friend, Tom Coyne. Tom is someone who has felt all of these emotions and come out on the other side to discover the best version of...

Have you ever struggled to be yourself in an interview? Have you ever struggled to get noticed by those who hope to do business with? Have you ever wanted to develop deeper and longer lasting relationships with your customers or members? Have you ever wondered where the best ideas come from?  And, have you ever been at the crossroads of wondering what the right thing to do is?  Ahead on today's sh...

As we search to discover the best version of you, what are some questions we can ask ourselves at the end of each day to help us get there? Today, I share an approach I found in Marshall Goldsmith's book,  What Got You Here, Won't Get You There,  and how it has helped me create habits which allow me to be the best version of myself on a regular basis. I hope sharing my 12 questions will help you c...

Have you ever wondered how the most successful people in the golf industry got to where they are today? If so, you need to listen to this episode as Tony Pancake will not only share the journey of how he became the Director of Golf at Crooked Stick Golf Club, but also what he has learned since reaching the top. For anyone who has struggled to set manageable expectations at their job, Tony shares t...

Basecamp: Before going on any journey together, you need to first know where you are going and who you are going with. PGA Member and podcast host Chandler Withington shares the reasons why he began The Inward Nine podcast and some moments from his life in golf. Chandler shares what he wants listeners to take away from their time on The Inward Nine, a podcast for those who serve and play the great...