Next On The Tee With Chris Mascaro, Golf Podcast

In this edition, I'm joined by 3 of the Top Instructors in the game Tom Patri, Bob Grissett, and Chris Sheehan, plus Kyle Groth of Whiskers Laces. Tom Patri and I talked about the latest players to go over to join the LIV Tour plus the rumors that 3 more of the Top 30 players could be next. We also get tips for how to improve our mental approach regarding how to put a poor shot in the rearview mirror and not get ahead of ourselves when we're playing really well. Bob Grissett breaks down some of the all-time best ball strikers including what makes them so good. We also hear the gruesome details of Tiger's injuries following his 2021 car accident. According to the doctor, Tiger's right leg was only attached by a few tendons. Chris Sheehan is the Head Golf Professional at one of the oldest golf courses in the country, the Pittsburgh Field Club. We hear all about the course's rich history, from the numerous legendary course designers who have lent their hands there, to the incredible legend of the 18th hole wh

In this week's final segment of Next on the Tee, Michael Breed talks about his dream to play Major League Baseball and the time when he pitched back-to-back games one righthanded and the other lefthanded. We hear about something near and dear to his heart, the endowment fund he started for the men's golf team at his college alma mater Randolph-Macon College in honor of his coach Ted Keller. Michael also shares the story about his experience qualifying for and then playing in the 1994 Greater Hartford Open. I get his perspective on the LIV Tour, plus Lexi Thompson's putting challenges at the KPMG PGA Championship.

In this segment, Dottie Pepper shares the story of how she became the first On-Course Commentator in Master's history and Tiger's surprise when he saw her walking inside the ropes. We hear stories of how she was able to get into Augusta National and down Magnolia Lane to see the final round of the 1987 Masters when she was a senior at Furman, plus, as a Seve fan, her disappointment when he hit his 2nd shot in the water on 15 during the final round of the '86 Masters. She answers Matthew Laurance's question about the greatest round of golf she's witnessed either as a player or commentator. We finish up hearing about the dramatic finish when she captured her first LPGA major championship victory at the 1992 ANA Inspiration.

In this segment of the show, Nick O'Hern and I start off talking about what we'll learn in his new book "How To Play Your Best Golf, Strategies From A Tour Pro. I also get Nick's thoughts on players going over to the LIV Tour, what his strategy was that allowed him to beat Tiger Woods twice in World Match Play events, plus why players insist on going for the pin on 12 at Augusta National during the final round when we've seen so many of those shots wind up in Rae's Creek.

2 time Major Champion Dottie Pepper, the only player to beat Tiger Woods twice in match play Nick O'Hern, & one of the Top Instructors and Host of A New Breed of Golf, Michael Breed, join me... Dottie Pepper became the first On-Course Commentator in Master's history. She shares the story of how that came about, plus Tiger's surprise when he saw her inside the ropes. She also tells the stories of how she was able to get into Augusta National and down Magnolia Lane to see the final round of the 1987 Masters when she was a senior at Furman. She answers the question of what the greatest round is that she's ever witnessed either as a player or commentator, and the dramatic finish from when she captured her first LPGA major championship victory at the 1992 ANA Inspiration. Nick O'Hern talks about his new book "How To Play Your Best Golf, Strategies From A Tour Pro. I also get his thoughts on players going over to the LIV Tour, what his strategy was that allowed him to beat Tiger Woods twice in World Match Pla

Charlie Mechem has a new book out titled: "Arnie & Jack, Stories Of My Long Friendship with Two Remarkable Men". Listen in as Charlie shares several of the stories in the book including, how he convinced them to co-design The King & The Bear Course at the World Golf Village when neither wanted to do it. We hear how differently both men viewed playing golf when they got older. Charlie tells the hilarious story of how Arnie couldn't understand why anyone wouldn't go for it on 13 & 15 at Augusta National...do you know how many times I finished 2nd in The Masters? Neither do I. Plus so many more great stories from his multiple interactions with both men.

Our resident Director of Instruction Tom Patri shares his concerns about the LIV Tour, the proposed changes the PGA Tour is looking to make for next season, and if Will Zalatoris was his student, what he would have said to him Sunday night after his third 2nd place finish in a major. We also Tom's a tip on whether to forward press or not to forward press.

Debbie O'Connell is annually recognized by the LPGA as a Top 50 Instructor. We delve deeply into our mental approach. We hear about what "flow state" is, her Keys To A Champion Mindset, how to not listen to our inner critic, plus how to stay in the moment when we're on pace to shoot our best round ever and our buddies say things like, "hey if you par the last 2 holes you'll break 80."

Steven Yellin delves deeply into brain function and how we've grooved our swings but our mind is what normally gets in the way of hitting consistently good shots. We learn about turning our intellect off, finding wholeness and the key element being the moment before we start our backswing. 

Our resident Director of Instruction Tom Patri shares his concerns about the LIV Tour, the proposed changes the PGA Tour is looking to make for next season, and if Will Zalatoris was his student, what he would have said to him Sunday night after his third 2nd place finish in a major. Debbie O'Connell is annually recognized by the LPGA as a Top 50 Instructor. We delved deeply into our mental approach. We hear about what "flow state" is, her Keys To A Champion Mindset, how to not listen to our inner critic, and how to stay in the moment when we're on pace to shoot our best round ever and our buddies say things like, "hey if you par the last 2 holes you'll break 80." Charlie Mechem has a new book out titled: "Arnie & Jack, Stories Of My Long Friendship with Two Remarkable Men". Listen in as Charlie shares several of the stories in the book including, how he convinced them to co-design The King & The Bear Course at the World Golf Village when neither wanted to do it. We hear how differently both men vie

Terry Moore is a very prominent figure in the Michigan golf scene and is a member of the Michigan Golf Hall of Fame. Early in his career, he started several media outlets including Michigan Golfer magazine and the All About Golf radio show. You'll also see Terry portrayed in the new movie, "The Phantom of the Open" starring Mark Rylance and Sally Hawkins. Terry and I start our conversation by going back to the beginning of when he first fell in love with the game. We hear the stories of how he got the magazine and radio going. We also hear what it was like being inducted into the Michigan Hall of Fame. Terry lets us in on some of the great courses you'll find in Michigan and why he's involved with The Phantom of the Open; including being portrayed by Actor Michael Capozzola in a couple of pivotal scenes.

Nancy Quarcelino is in the LPGA Teaching & Club Professionals Hall of Fame. You'll hear her thoughts on the LIV Tour plus we go back in her career to hear what it was like being the Host Professional for the 1992 Sara Lee Classic on the LPGA Tour. We get a lesson for her on how to hit a high, soft pitch shot when we've short sided ourselves.

Brian Jacobs has been named one of the Top Instructors in the state of New York. He shares his perspective on the LIV Tour and who he likes this week at the US Open. We hear about his recent 2 day school with Jason Day's former Instructor Colin Swatton. We also get a couple of playing lessons for how to square up our clubface at impact and how to get up and down from a greenside bunker.

Cindy Miller was the 2010 LPGA National Teacher of the Year and is annually named one of the Top Instructors in New York. She weighs in on the LIV Tour and what would happen to the LPGA if they decided to start a Women's Tour. We talk about the emerging Legends of the LPGA Tour and get a lesson on how to fix our slice.

In this segment of the show, I'm joined by the Owner of the #1 Public Course in the state of Alabama, FarmLinks at Pursell Farms, David Pursell. David shares the latest renovations they've done to the course. We learn about their new bunkers and drainage system. Plus, how David's artistic eye and Tripp Davis' design team went about renovating some of the holes, greens, and bunker locations.

In this episode, I'm joined by 3 of the Top Instructors in the game Brian Jacobs, Cindy Miller, and Nancy Quarcelino, plus the Owner of the #1 Public Course in Alabama David Pursell for Farm Links at Pursell Farms. Brian Jacobs has been named one of the Top Instructors in the state of New York. He shares his perspective on the LIV Tour and who he likes this week at the US Open. We hear about his recent 2 day school with Jason Day's former Instructor Colin Swatton. We also get a couple of playing lessons for how to square up our clubface at impact and how to get up and down from a greenside bunker. Cindy Miller was the 2010 LPGA National Teacher of the Year and is annually named one of the Top Instructors in New York. She weighs in on the LIV Tour and what would happen to the LPGA if they decided to start a Women's Tour. We talk about the emerging Legends of the LPGA Tour and get a lesson on how to fix our slice. Nancy Quarcelino is in the LPGA Teaching & Club Professionals Hall of Fame. You'll hear her

Tim Simpson is one of the all-time great ball strikers on the PGA Tour. He won 4 times during his playing career and was Comeback Player of the Year twice. Tim shares his thoughts on the LIV Tour, having to pay to use pictures of himself on his Web site, and if there is a path back to the PGA Tour for the players choosing to play there if that Tour fails. Tim also shares some tips to help us improve our mental game.

Ian Baker-Finch won the Open Championship in 1991 and is now one of the best Analysts in the game. You can hear Ian as part of the CBS broadcast team. In this segment, he shares his insights and concerns about the LIV Tour. We talk about his 3 Top 10 finishes and The Masters and what allowed him to play so well there. We hear about how he taught himself the game by reading Jack Nicklaus' book "Golf My Way" and then years later playing alongside Jack in a practice round at the 1985 Open Championship at Royal St. George's. We also go back to his first PGA Tour victory at Colonial in 1989 and his big win at the 1991 Open Championship that featured a 3rd round 64 that included nine 3s on his scorecard. He followed up with opening his final round with a front nine 29 that included 5 birdies in his first 7 holes, on his way to shooting 66.

Paul Tesori is the caddie for Webb Simpson. Paul shares memories from his college golf days at the University of Florida and being a part of their National Champion and back-to-back SEC Championship teams in the mid-90s. We also hear about his relationship with Vijay Singh, how he and Webb started working together, and Paul's thoughts on the LIV Tour.

Kip Henley caddies on Tour for William McGirt. In this segment, Kip tells us why he hopes the LIV Tour becomes successful and how underpaid Tour players are in relation to other athletes. We go back to 2009 when he was on the bag for Brian Gay when Brian won at Habour Town by 10 strokes. Kip also talks about the important role his wife plays in his career even when he's away on Tour plus details the good and the bad sides of life as a Tour caddie.