Next On The Tee With Chris Mascaro, Golf Podcast

This week I am joined by Blue Tee Golf Co-Founder Drew Koehler, Top 50 LPGA Instructor Debbie O'Connell, and 1992 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year Mark Carnevale. Drew Koehler tells the story of how 3 friends with broken range finders thought there must be a better way so they decided to start and fund their own golf technology company. You'll how they got their idea off the ground, took on the big boys on the block, and how they're set to revolutionize the golf tech industry going forward. Debbie O'Connell is one of my all-time favorite guests and people on the planet. She shares her mental game tips for how to use our Mind Over Pars, what to consider before trying to buy a better game, and tips to improve our short games. Download her free instructional courses by texting the word Flow to 7273390106 to get into a Flow state of mind and Yes to that same number with coupon code Champion2023 to get her Play Like a Champion course free. Mark Carnevale shares his thoughts on Los Angeles Country Club and the US Ope

Rick Reilly joins me in this special segment of the show. Rick shares his thoughts on: The US Open and LA Country ClubLIV/PGA Tour mergerPhilWho's the greatest of all-time Jack or TigerHis 694 tries to make a hole in oneSome of his favorite golf holesLiving in Italy during the Covid outbreak.Playing golf with Donald TrumpAnd much more...

Bill Bergin updates us on the progress of his latest course design partnership with Rees Jones, The Outpost, up at McLemore. We also hear about his experiences playing in 3 US Opens, and who he likes this year.

Tom Patri shares his shock at the announced merger/partnership between the PIF & PGA Tour. We hear about Tom's relationship with Jimmy Dunne, who brokered the deal, and the reaction from around the game including Rory McIlroy feeling like a sacrificial lamb.

Joe Grohman has won the Patriots Award 8 times for his work with our wounded military personnel and Veterans. He talks about his adaptive golf program and the positive impact it has on the lives of those who come to his clinics. To check it out go to: www.joegrohmanfoundation.org

Dr. Bern Bernacki is the President of the Golf Heritage Society. They are the foremost authority on golf collectibles and the history of the game. Their annual convention is coming up in October in Lexington, Kentucky. Bern shares the collectibles we'll see there plus he discusses the Society of Hickory Golfers and some of the historic golf courses around the Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania areas.

In this episode, I'm joined by our Resident Director of Instruction Tom Patri, one of the Top Golf Course Designers of our time Bill Bergin, PGA Professional and Top Adaptive Golf Instructor Joe Grohman, and the President of the Golf Heritage Society Dr. Bern Bernacki. Tom Patri shares his shock at the announced merger/partnership between the PIF & PGA Tour. We hear about Tom's relationship with Jimmy Dunne, who brokered the deal, and the reaction from around the game including Rory McIlroy feeling like a sacrificial lamb. Bill Bergin updates us on the progress of The Outpost course up at McLemore. We also hear about his experiences playing in 3 US Opens, and who he likes this week. Joe Grohman has won the Patriots Award 8 times for his work with our wounded military personnel and Veterans. He talks about his adaptive golf program and the positive impact it has on the lives of those who come to his clinics. To check it out go to: www.joegrohmanfoundation.org Dr. Bern Bernacki is the President of the G

Jim McLean is one of the all-time great Instructors in our game. We talk about: Getting his start teaching at West Chester Country ClubWorking with former college teammates Bruce Lietzke and John Mahaffey.Getting arrested while going through Q-School.Improving our mental game.His book, "The X Factor Swing"Rory's recent struggles.The Top 10 greatest players of all-time.The upcoming Ryder CupAnd getting proper width in your backswing. Be sure to subscribe to his YouTube channel for dozens of great, free playing lessons: https://www.youtube.com/@McLeanGolf

My long-lost cousin John Mascari is the Director of Golf at Alpine Country Club in Alpine, New Jersey. He also Co-Hosts the On The Tee show on ESPN Radio in New York. In this segment, I get John's insights on Michael Block's performance in the PGA Championship and how Block lifted up all 29,000 PGA Professionals. We hear about the great things John and his peers are doing to grow the game plus we get a tip on how to make solid contact from a fairway bunker.

Damon Hack shares his insights from being at Oak Hill for the PGA Championship. I also get his perspective on the future of LIV Golf, their players potentially playing in the Ryder Cup, and Tiger's future.

Doc shares his thoughts on the PGA Championship, Brooks' win, and the emergence of Michael Block. We also talk about the power of self-confidence, how to deal with tournament pressure, and our country's loss of spiritual direction.

Tucker Booth helped Lisa Cornwell write her just-released book, "Trouble Maker, A Memoir of Sexism, Retaliation, and the Fight They Didn't See Coming." We hear about Lisa's early days of being a 4 time Arkansas state amateur champion and her friendship with Tiger and Earl Woods. We also hear about being cousins with former President Bill Clinton, how Hilary Clinton came to write the forward to her book, the sexism she dealt with as an employee of Golf Channel, and how HR there and with parent company Comcast, failed her.

In this episode, I'm joined by 1987 US Amateur Champion and 5-time winner on Tour Billy Mayfair, the Director of Golf at Alpine Country Club and US Kids Master Professional John Mascari, and our resident Director of Instruction Tom Patri. Billy Mayfair takes us back to the 1998 Nissan Open when he became the only player to ever beat Tiger Woods in a playoff. We hear how he birdied the last hole to tie Tiger and then birdied that hole again in the playoff to win. Billy also shares his thoughts on the new PGA Headquarters facility in Frisco, Texas, his T8 here at TPC Sugarloaf, the time he got paired with his idol Jerry Pate, and his chip-in to win the 1994 Greater Milwaukee Open. My long-lost cousin John Mascari is the Director of Golf at Alpine Country Club in Alpine, New Jersey. He also Co-Hosts the On The Tee show on ESPN Radio in New York. In this segment, I get John's insights on Michael Block's performance in the PGA Championship and how Block lifted up all 29,000 PGA Professionals. We hear about the g

In this episode you'll hear from Bobby Jones' grandson Dr. Bob Jones IV, Golf Channel Host Damon Hack, and the Host of the Rappers Don't Golf podcast and Author Tucker Booth. Doc shares his thoughts on the PGA Championship, Brooks' win, and the emergence of Michael Block. We also talk about the power of self-confidence, how to deal with tournament pressure and our country's loss of spiritual direction. Damon Hack shares his insights from being at Oak Hill for the PGA Championship. I also get his perspective on the future of LIV Golf, their players potentially playing in the Ryder Cup, and Tiger's future. Tucker Booth helped Lisa Cornwell write her just-released book, "Trouble Maker, A Memoir of Sexism, Retaliation, and the Fight They Didn't See Coming." We hear about Lisa's early days of being a 4 time Arkansas state amateur champion and her friendship with Tiger and Earl Woods. We also hear about being cousins with former President Bill Clinton, how Hilary Clinton came to write the forward to her book, th

John McGuire, CEO of Zing Performance joins me in this special segment of the show. Former Tour Player Tim Simpson sang John's praises in a recent segment he did with me for the work Zing Performance has done helping Tim overcome his anxiety. John takes us through the program they offer and how it defrags the brain and resets the cerebellum. He says in 30-90 days they can rid your brain of anxiety and help both military personnel and people like you and me overcome PTSD. John has offered to give 10 military veterans dealing with PTSD the program for free. Reach out to me through the Contact Us form on the show's website and John will get you on the way to being anxiety free. It worked for Tim Simpson, let's see if it can help you. What do you have to lose? Contact me on social media @ctmascaro or online at https://www.nextonthetee.net/

Bruce and I start off discussing his win in the 1969 Byron Nelson Classic, with Mr. Nelson on hand to congratulate him. You'll hear his experiences playing Oak Hill in the 1968 US Open and 1980 PGA Championship, winning the 1970 Bob Hope Classic, and his friendship with Dean Martin. We also discuss the double eagle he made on the 8th hole at Augusta National during the 1967 Masters.

Evan Schiller is back and we hear about his experience playing and photographing Oak Hill Country Club. We also hear about the making of the Evan Schiller calendar and the patience required to get the perfect lighting for the perfect photo.

Dr. Bill Mallon joins me in this segment. Bill played college golf at Duke and on the PGA Tour from 1975-1979 before going back to school and getting his medical degree. We talk about getting through Q-School and earning his Tour card. We also talk about his 6th place finish in the 1976 Western Open and playing in the 1977 US Open. Bill shares why he left the Tour to go back to medical school to be an Orthopedic surgeon. Plus, I get his insights and expectations for Tiger Woods following Tiger's most recent foot surgery.

Tom Patri shares his insights on Oak Hill Country Club, the site of the PGA Championship. We also hear how showing up on the local news solved his anger management issues on the course. Plus, we hear his favorite Evan Schiller stories and why he's still waiting for his commission decades later.

We take a deep dive into Oak Hill Country Club with 3 guys who have played it and spent a great deal of time there. Tom Patri has been on property many times. Evan Schiller photographed the course and has several magnificent pictures of it on his site, www.evanschillerphotography.com. Bruce Devlin played in the 1968 US Open and 1980 PGA Championship held there. You'll hear what it's going to take to win this year's PGA Championship there. Bill Mallon won 43 amateur tournaments, played on the Duke golf team from 1970-'73 and the PGA Tour from 1975-1979. You'll hear about his experience playing in the 1977 US Open at Southern Hills and finishing 6th at the Western Open. You'll also hear why he left the Tour to go to medical school and become one of our top orthopedic surgeons. He also weighs in on Tiger's recent foot surgery and the impact it's going to have on his ability to play again.