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John Simpson is the Founder of the On Course Foundation, dedicated to assisting our wounded Veterans and helping them learn or relearn how to play the game through their Adaptive Golf program. If you are a Veteran or know one who would like to see how they can get you back in the game, please look them up online at www.oncoursefoundationusa.org. John's golf industry career took off when he wrote to Mark McCormack, Founder of IMG, and told Mark that he couldn't grow his organization without him. Mark either believed him or was impressed by John's boldness because he hired him. We get to hear that amazing story plus: How John overcame polio as a child.How his father and uncle were pilots in WWII.What it was like working with Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, & Gary Player.Getting an opportunity to represent Nick Faldo, Vijay Singh, Bernhard Langer, and Nick Price.The crazy things advertisers wanted them to do.What led him to create the On Course Foundation.Mr. Palmer's involvement with the Foundation.The Simp

On this episode, I'm joined by all-time great Instructor Tom Patri, Two-Time Winner on the PGA Tour Richard Zokol, Equipment Expert Michael Vrska, and all-time great Hockey Analyst Darren Pang. This week TP shares his thoughts on Tiger joining the Player Policy Board, did Justin Thomas do enough at the Wyndham Championship to get on the US Ryder Cup team, what about Sam Burns or Bryson DeChambeau, playing through brutal conditions, and a tip to help fix your slice off the tee. Be sure to follow TP online at www.tompatri.com or on Instagram @tompatrigolf Richard Zokol played 20 years on the PGA Tour and is a member of the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame. He lends his thoughts on Tiger joining the Policy Board and whether the players can ever trust Jay Monahan again. He also updates us on what he's doing now with Mind Trak Golf. Follow him on Twitter @richardzokol Michael Vrska is an equipment expert. He has a mechanical engineering degree and has worked for Wilson Sports, Adams Golf, and now Callaway. We talk ab

Jay Delsing was an All-American at UCLA and helped them win 2 PAC-10 titles. He played on the PGA Tour for 16 years, and can be heard on his own show, Golf with Jay Delsing. Jay and I go back to his days as a top junior golfer and what it was like making it to the quarterfinals of the US Junior Golf Tournament. We hear about his college days at UCLA playing alongside Corey Pavin, Steve Pate, and Duffy Waldorf. We get into some of his greatest memories on Tour like winning the 1993 Jerry Ford Invitational, being paired with Arnold Palmer for 3 rounds in a tournament, and his final round 61 at the 1993 FedEx St. Jude Classic. We also hear his insights on the PIF/PGA Tour merger.

Ron Sirak is a Hall of Famer Golf Writer and someone who I admire very much. Ron shares his insights on the situation with the PIF and PGA Tour merger and if there is a path back for Jay Monahan. We also talk about the great venues the LPGA Tour played their majors at this season including the recent Women's US Open at Pebble Beach, are the escalating purses on the PGA & LPGA Tours going to be their downfall, who is the greatest of all-time on the men's side, his long-time friendship with Arnold Palmer, plus he reminds us of just how great Ben Hogan was.

Bob Friend Jr. was one of my very first guests back on Season 1, Episode 3, and has been a wonderful friend ever since. His father pitched in the Major Leagues, mostly in Pittsburgh from 1951 - 1966 and helped the Pirates win the 1960 World Series. We talk about his career including being the winning Pitcher in the 1956 All-Star game. I also get Bob's thoughts on whether there is a path back for Jay Monahan and the renovations currently going on at Oakmont Country Club that will make it play even harder during the 2025 US Open.

Rees Jones is one of the all-time great course designers. Son of Robert Trent Jones, and brother to Robert Trent Jones, Jr., Rees carved out his own Hall of Fame career. We hear about the second course he's working on with Bill Bergin up at McLemore called The Outpost. Rees says it's major championship worthy. We also talk about some of his other great designs like Haig Point, Victory Ranch, Lake Isles, Echelon Golf Club, and Brian Harman's home course, Southbridge Golf Club in Savannah. Rees also takes us through how the picks out the plot of land he wants to use for new courses, the process he uses to determine the path of the course, and how he keeps both the skill level of the membership and average golfers in mind as he lays out the course.

On this episode, I'm joined by Golf Course Design Hall of Famer Rees Jones plus 3 of the Top Instructors in our game Dr. Alison Curdt, Cindy Miller, and Dave Stockton Jr. Rees Jones is one of the all-time great course designers. Son of Robert Trent Jones, and brother to Robert Trent Jones, Jr., Rees carved out his own Hall of Fame career. We hear about the second course he's working on with Bill Bergin up at McLemore called The Outpost. Rees says it's major championship worthy. We also talk about some of his other great designs like Haig Point, Victory Ranch, Lake Isles, Echelon Golf Club, and Brian Harman's home course, Southbridge Golf Club in Savannah. Rees also takes us through how the picks out the plot of land he wants to use for new courses, the process he uses to determine the path of the course, and how he keeps both the skill level of the membership and average golfers in mind as he lays out the course. Dr. Alison Curdt earned her doctorate in Sports Psychology. She is one of only a few Instructor

John Cook shares his insights on the PIF/PGA Tour partnership and whether Jay Monahan will make it through this calendar year as CEO. I get his thoughts on Bernhard Langer's amazing career, how in the world he ever successfully putted with a Bullseye putter, and Ken Venturi's legendary stroke-saver tips.

Tom gets credit where credit is due for accurately picking Rickie Fowler to win the Rocket Mortgage Classic. We also talk about how to pick the right bounce for your wedges, the amazing Bernhard Langer, and how different the game is over in Scotland and Ireland.

Luke is the owner of Whisky Run Golf Club in Ontario, Canada. It's a family-owned course featuring three 9-hole layouts. We hear about each of those, plus their stay-and-play packages, and the Birrdi golf tee sheet software that Luke and friends developed to help increase revenue, organize tee times, and make it faster and easier for players to book and pay for their rounds.

On this episode, I'm joined by Top Instructors Tom Patri and Shane LeBaron plus former 5-time winner on Tour and Golf Channel Analyst Jim Gallagher Jr., and the Founder & CEO of LOHLA Sport Lisa O'Hurley. A theme this week is looking back at The Open and the tremendous performance of Brian Harman. I also get reaction to the cheating scandal on the Canadian Tour. You'll also hear: Tom Patri shares his thoughts on Justin Thomas' struggles, about a tremendous Par 3 course in Palm Beach, Florida, and a lesson on how to fix your swing if you suffer from early extension. Jim Gallagher Jr. shares his experiences playing in The Open including the practice round he played at St. Andrews with Jack Nicklaus. He also shares his thoughts on Brandel Chamblee's comment about Rory McIlroy not having as much runway in front of him as he did when he won his last major. I start with Lisa O'Hurley going back to her high school and college golf days at Baylor. We hear about her roles at The Golf Channel when it got starte

In this episode, I'm joined by one of the all-time great golf writers Ron Sirak, St. Louis Sports Hall of Famer Jay Delsing, 1978 PGA Champion & 1986 Players Champion John Mahaffey, and 1996 Texas Open Champion David Ogrin. I get all four guys to weigh in on this week's Open Championship, their experience playing in or covering The Open, plus if there is a path back for Jay Monahan. We also discuss: Ron Sirak shares his thoughts on the Women's US Open, the escalating purses on the PGA & LPGA Tours, his thoughts on who is the greatest of all-time on the men's side, his long-time friendship with Arnold Palmer, plus he reminds us of the greatness of Ben Hogan. Jay Delsing and I go back to his days as a top junior golfer and what it was like making it to the quarterfinals of the US Junior Golf Tournament. We hear about his college days at UCLA playing alongside Corey Pavin, Steve Pate, and Duffy Waldorf, his greatest thrill being paired with Arnold Palmer, and his final round 61 at the 1993 FedEx St. J

Maureen Madill is one of the all-time great Golf Analysts and On Course Commentators. Every broadcast she joins, she makes infinitely better due to her knowledge and style. In this special segment of the show we talk: Scottish OpenRoryShane LowryRoyal LiverpoolPadraig HarringtonJay MonahanPIF/PGA Tour partnershipThe dreaded golf dress codeAnd her memories of the great Peter Alliss. Be sure to check out Maureen & sister's blog at www.madillgolf.com. It's a really fun read.

In this episode, I'm joined by Top Instructor Tom Patri, former Tour Players Bob Friend Jr. and John Cook, plus Whisky Run Golf Club Owner Luke Nieuwland. Tom gets credit where credit is due for accurately picking Rickie Fowler to win the Rocket Mortgage Classic. We also talk about how to pick the right bounce for your wedges, the amazing Bernhard Langer, and how different the game is over in Scotland and Ireland. Bob Friend Jr. talks about his father's illustrious Major League Baseball career including being the winning Pitcher in the 1956 All-Star game. I get Bob's thoughts on whether there is a path back for Jay Monahan and we hear about the renovations currently going on at Oakmont Country Club that will make it play even hard at the 2025 US Open. John Cook gives his insights on the PIF/PGA Tour partnership and whether Jay Monahan will make it through this calendar year as CEO. I get his thoughts on Bernhard Langer's amazing career, how in the world he ever successfully putted with a Bullseye putter, a

Rob shares his thoughts on the proposed merger/partnership between the PIF and PGA Tour. I get his thoughts on whether there is a path back, not for the LIV Tour players to the PGA Tour, but for Jay Monahan. We get a great tip from Rob for how to recover from a wayward shot into the brush with a restricted backswing and a drill to improve your putting stroke and full swing using two water bottles.

A theme on this show this week is getting reactions to the proposed merger between the PIF and PGA Tour. Brian shares his surprise when he heard the news. We also discuss if there is a path back, not for the LIV Tour players to the PGA Tour, but is there one for Jay Monahan? Brian also shares the work he's doing with several members of the Buffalo Bills. Plus, we hear about his incredible weight loss and fitness journey that has dramatically increased his clubhead speed and overall distance.

A theme on this show this week is getting reactions to the proposed merger between the PIF and PGA Tour. Eric shares his disappointment when he heard the news. We also discuss if there is a path back to the PGA Tour, not for the LIV Tour players, but for Jay Monahan. We talk about how a player like Rickie Fowler can wake up one day and lose their swing and the grind to find their way back to the winner's circle. Eric also updates us on what's going on up at one of the great private clubs in the US, Yellowstone Club in Boseman, Montana.

Greg Sabella is the Vice President of Marketing for Uneekor makers of some of the best launch monitors and simulators on the market. Greg tells us about their amazing simulators, ones we all wish we had in our basements, garages, or game rooms. Greg also talks about their Eye Mini launch monitors that are like the ones we see Tour pros have out on the driving range. We finish up hearing about their acquisition of Evnroll Putters and their SweetFace Technology which almost eliminates any dispersion off the putter even when you don't strike it in the center of the face.

This week on the Next on the Tee podcast, I'm joined by 3 of the Top Instructors in the game who have become wonderful friends over the years, Rob Strano, Brian Jacobs, and Eric Johnson, PGA. New friend Greg Sabella, VP of Marketing for Uneekor, Inc., makes his Next on the Tee debut. A theme this week is getting reactions to the proposed merger between the PIF and PGA Tour. Rob, Brian, and Eric all share their disappointment when they heard the news. We also discuss if there is a path back, not for the LIV Tour players to the PGA Tour, but is there one for Jay Monahan? Rob shares a great tip for how to recover from a wayward shot into the brush with a restricted backswing and a drill to improve your putting stroke and full swing using two water bottles. Brian shares the work he's doing with several members of the Buffalo Bills. Plus, we hear about his incredible weight loss and fitness journey that has dramatically increased his clubhead speed and overall distance. Eric and I talk about how a player like

Rob Labritz shares stories from how he got his start as a PGA Professional and dominating the local New York events. We hear about the grind through mini Tours and barely making enough money to live week to week. How he got through Champions Tour qualifying to now playing on the Champions Tour. Rob also talks about his preparation for the US Senior Open, and picking the brains of his peers.