Next On The Tee With Chris Mascaro, Golf Podcast

Charlie Rymer shares his year-long battle with stage 3 colon cancer. We hear how the doctors discovered, the treatment and surgeries he went through, and how he ultimately rang the bell for being cancer free. We also talk about some of the recent episodes of his show featuring guests Paige Spiranac and John Daly.

Liberty Devitto played drums in the Billy Joel band for over 30 years. Listening to him tells stories was one of the most fun segments of the year. We hear how his love for the drums started when he was 1 1/2 beating on the pots and pans in the kitchen and when he saw the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show, that cemented his desire to be a musician. Liberty tells us about what it was like traveling with Billy to play in Cuba and Russia. We hear the funny story of how he ended up playing with Paul McCartney, how much he and the band hated Just The Way You Are, and thought that Scenes From An Italian Restaurant was too long. He also talks about their concerts at Yankee Stadium and on New Year's Eve 1999 at Madison Square Garden.

Bob Winskowicz is the Founder of SQAIRZ Golf. He updates us on the tremendous growth Sqairz had had this year. Their shoes are worn on Tour by Sepp Straka, John Daly, and Mark Calc. We hear why you should throw away any golf shoes you have that you can twist in your hands. We hear why Sqairz gives you greater stability which leads to more distance and greater accuracy. Bob worked with Arnold Palmer for many years at Mr. Palmer's golf company, and he tells how Mr. Palmer's principle of "what's in it for the consumer" is at the forefront of everything they do at Sqairz. 

Chris Carter is the Founder of the Sports Geek Radio Network up in Wisconsin. Chris talks about the great courses they have up there beyond Whistling Straits and Erin Hills. He also shares his thoughts on why LIV Golf is good for professional golf and the fans.

What a night on Next on the Tee getting to listen to my guests Charlie Rymer, Chris Carter, Liberty Devitto, and Bob Winskowicz sharing their stories and insights. If you enjoy triumphant, fun, and informative podcasts, this is it folks. We get choked up and laugh a lot in this one. Charlie Rymer shares his year-long battle with stage 3 colon cancer. We hear how the doctors discovered, the treatment and surgeries he went through, and how he ultimately rang the bell for being cancer free. We also talk about some of the recent episodes of his show featuring guests Paige Spiranac and John Daly. Chris Carter is the Founder of the Sports Geek Radio Network up in Wisconsin. Chris talks about the great courses they have up there beyond Whistling Straits and Erin Hills. He also shares his thoughts on why LIV Golf is good for professional golf and the fans. Liberty Devitto played drums in the Billy Joel band for over 30 years. Listening to him tells stories was one of the most fun segments of the year. We hear how

Brenda was a joy to have as part of the show. She tells the story of how she met Mark at the 2001 Memorial Tournament and what led to them starting to date. We hear why she decided to start caddying for Mark, the things she can get away with saying to him that would get other caddies fired, their amazing experience this year at The Open Championship when they got to wave goodbye to the fans from the Swilken Bridge, and their life RV'ing from tournament to tournament.

It was great having Allison Fillmore back on the show. She catches us up on the great things she's been doing over the past year since she was last on the show. We hear about her new role as PGA Tour VP of Product Development. She tells why it's good business to partner with sports organizations. She also talks about what it was like for her to return to her previous stomping grounds at East Lake Country Club for the Tour Championship and the exciting Sunday she got to see firsthand at the tournament.

Tom Patri shares his thoughts on some of the all-time great swings, players like Sam Snead, Fred Couples, Tom Weiskopf, Tom Purtzer, and Adam Scott. On the opposite side of that coin, Tom talks about how you go about fixing it when a player with an unorthodox swing starts to struggle. I also get Tom's thoughts on Sergio withdrawing from the BMW Championship and showing up on the sidelines at the Texas/Alabama game. Plus, we get a lesson on how to make sure our setup and alignment are correct. Be sure to subscribe to Tom's channel on YouTube to get over 300 free video lessons.

On this episode, I'm joined by Top Instructor Tom Patri, PGA Tour VP of Product Development Allison Fillmore, and Brenda Calcavecchia, Mark's wife, caddie, and by his own admission, funnier half. Tom Patri shares his thoughts on some of the all-time great swings, players like Sam Snead, Fred Couples, Tom Weiskopf, Tom Purtzer, and Adam Scott. On the opposite side of that coin, Tom talks about how you go about fixing it when a player with an unorthodox swing starts to struggle. I also get Tom's thoughts on Sergio withdrawing from the BMW Championship and showing up on the sidelines at the Texas/Alabama game. Plus, we get a lesson on how to make sure our setup and alignment are correct. Be sure to subscribe to Tom's channel on YouTube to get over 300 free video lessons. It was great having Allison Fillmore back on the show. She catches us up on the great things she's been doing over the past year since she was last on the show. We hear about her new role as PGA Tour VP of Product Development. She tells why it

Juli Inkster and I talk about he lifetime journey in golf. She shares stories about playing on the boy's golf team in high school, winning 17 times during her college career at San Jose State, winning 3 consecutive Women's US Amateur Championships, winning 31 times and 7 majors on the LPGA Tour, being the winning Captain twice of the US Solheim Cup team, and finally being elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame.

Neal Lancaster shares stories of how he taught himself how to play the game through pictures in magazines. We how he went from having $93 to his name and a van to making $96,000 in 4 months on mini Tours which led to him earning his Tour card. We also hear about his win at the 1994 Byron Nelson Classic and how he became the only player in PGA Tour history to shoot 29 on any 9 holes in US Open history. He did at the 1995 US Open at Shinnecock Hills. To prove it wasn't a fluke he did it again the following year in the US Open at Oakland Hills.

Chris Finn is the Founder of Par 4 Success, a golf training facility in Morrisville, North Carolina. Chris tells us the things we can do to unlock more power and gain more clubhouse speed. The great news is we can do it training at home. He talks us through the studies they've done for how we can get that added distance plus he's set up a free place for us to do it online at www.par4success.com/next

In this episode, I'm joined by Champions Tour Pro Neal Lancaster, World Golf Hall of Famer Juli Inkster, and Par 4 Success Founder Chris Finn. Neal Lancaster shares stories of how he taught himself how to play the game through pictures in magazines. We how he went from having $93 to his name and a van to making $96,000 in 4 months on mini Tours which led to him earning his Tour card. We also hear about his win at the 1994 Byron Nelson Classic and how he became the only player in PGA Tour history to shoot 29 on any 9 holes in US Open history. He did at the 1995 US Open at Shinnecock Hills. To prove it wasn't a fluke he did it again the following year in the US Open at Oakland Hills. Juli Inkster talks about her remarkable career which started with playing on the boy's golf team in high school, to winning 17 times during her college career at San Jose State, to winning 3 consecutive Women's US Amateur Championships, to winning 31 times and 7 majors on the LPGA Tour, to being the winning Captain twice of the U

Bruce Devlin and I walk through his great career. You'll hear how he got started in the game, winning the 1959 Australian Amateur Championship, his 19 wins on the Australian/New Zealand circuit, playing against Arnold Palmer in the 1964 Masters, being tied with Roberto De Vincenzo going to the back 9 of the 1968 Masters, beating Billy Casper at the 1966 Carling World Open, teaming with David Graham to win the 1970 World Cup matches, being inducted into the Texas Golf Hall of Fame, and the podcast he's doing now with Mike Gonzalez called "Fore The Good of the Game. 

Bob Estes is one of the best players in the history of both the University of Texas and the State of Texas. We talk about his 6 wins during his college days. We also talk about the year he's having out on the Champions Tour, and his thoughts on LIV Golf as well. We also learn what's made him one of the top putters on Tour.

In this segment, Tom Purtzer shares his perspective on LIV Golf and takes us back to a memorable moment in his career, being paired with Jack Nicklaus in the final round of the 1977 Tournament of Champions. He also reflects on the life and legacy of Tom Weiskopf, honoring the golf legend following his recent passing.

Tom Patri and I discuss the players that continue to stream over to LIV Golf plus his reaction to what we say at the Tour Championship, was Rory's win bigger for him or for the PGA Tour, the surprise crowd reaction to Cam Smith, and a gotcha playing lesson for what not to do as we all chase more clubhead speed.

In this episode I'm joined by, Bruce Devlin, Tom Purtzer, Bob Estes, & Tom Patri Join Me... Tom Patri and I discuss the players that continue to stream over to LIV Golf plus his reaction to what we say at the Tour Championship, was Rory's win bigger for him or for the PGA Tour, the surprise crowd reaction to Cam Smith, and a gotcha playing lesson for what not to do as we all chase more clubhead speed. Tom Purtzer shares his thoughts on LIV Golf. We go back in his playing career and hear what it was like being paired with Jack Nicklaus in the final round of the 1977 Tournament of Champions, and his memories of Tom Weiskopf. Bob Estes is one of the best players in the history of both the University of Texas and the State of Texas. We talk about his 6 wins during his college days. We also talk about the year he's having out on the Champions Tour, and his thoughts on LIV Golf as well. We also learn what's made him one of the top putters on Tour. Bruce Devlin and I walk through his great career. You'll hea

In this episode, I'm joined by 1984 Olympic Gold Medal Figure Skater Scott Hamilton and LIV Golf's Chief Events Officer Ron Cross. Scott details his lifelong battle with cancer that he learned started at birth. Scott stopped growing at 4 years old and doctor after doctor either couldn't figure out why or misdiagnosed him. At one point his parents were told he had 6 months to live following a misdiagnosis of a disease he didn't have. Throughout his life, he's battled testicular cancer and an ongoing brain tumor that continues to shrink and grow to this day. Hear about his battle with the disease while simultaneously reaching the summit of men's figure skating.

Ron Cross answers all the questions we've been asking ourselves about LIV Golf. What do you say to the naysayers about where the money comes from?Will the Saudi's get tired of spending the money 2 years from now and shut LIV Golf down?Is team franchise ownership the model for how they will make money?Are more guys set to jump to LIV following the Tour Championship?Is a network TV deal on the horizon for next year?Is there a way for LIV and the PGA Tour to work together?Will there be a Women's LIV Golf Tour? Hear his answers to these questions plus his growth in the game from tournament volunteer to various VP roles he had with the PGA Tour.