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Ben Wright takes us behind the camera for what it was like preparing to broadcast the tournament. We hear about legendary Executive Producer Frank Chirkinian and how Clifford Roberts summoned Mr. Wright to Butler Cabin to audition to see if he would allow him to be a part of CBS's broadcast team. We also get his thoughts on the chances this year for Rory McIlroy, Lee Westwood, and Jordan Spieth.

On this segment of the Next on the Tee podcast, Matthew Laurance talks about how the reality of being at Augusta National far exceeds your expectations regardless of how high they are. We also talk about who he is rooting for and perhaps against and how nervous he and any of us would be if we got that invitation to play the course.

2011 US Senior Open Champion Olin Browne takes us on the course at Augusta National to let us know what it's like playing there and in the Tournament. Hear his explanation of the wind tunnel that the 13th hole is and how the trees around the 12th green causes the wind to swirl making club selection a challenge. He also talks about how intimidating the tee shot is on 18.

On this episode, hear stories and insights on The Masters and Augusta National from 2011 US Senior Open Champion Olin Browne, Backspin Golf Host Matthew Laurance, and Broadcast Legend Ben Wright. 2011 US Senior Open Champion Olin Browne takes us on the course at Augusta National to let us know what it's like playing there and in the Tournament. Hear his explanation of the wind tunnel that the 13th hole is and how the trees around the 12th green causes the wind to swirl making club selection a challenge. He also talks about how intimidating the tee shot is on 18. Matthew Laurance talks about how the reality of being at Augusta National far exceeds your expectations regardless of how high they are. We also talk about who he is rooting for and perhaps against and how nervous he and any of us would be if we got that invitation to play the course. Ben Wright takes us behind the camera for what it was like preparing to broadcast the tournament. We hear about legendary Executive Producer Frank Chirkinian and how

Gary Player joins me and shares memories from his 3 Masters victories plus his run of 3 victories in a row in 1978 starting with The Masters, his thoughts on Bryson DeChambeau, why Tom Wieskopf never won at Augusta, the importance of having longevity, and the overuse of the term superstar.

This week my guests are PGA Tour Legend John Cook and Top Instructors Tom Patri and Kevin Roman. All three of the guys share their thoughts on the WGC Match Play event and we look ahead to The Masters. Additionally TP shares tips for how to hit it closer from 80 yards in. John Cook talks about the work he's doing Patrick Cantlay and how to deal with pressure on the course. Kevin Roman talks about the principles of Plane Truth Golf and agrees with Hal Sutton on teaching his students to hit it far first and straight second.

The Golf Channel's Golf Today Co-Host Damon Hack shares his insights on the Arnold Palmer Invitational, The Players Championship, Rory, Bryson, and the disappointment over Tiger's latest accident. Top LPGA Instructor Nancy Quarcelino talks about helping to get the women's golf team started at Western Kentucky University during her sophomore year, plus the things she did to pay her way through grad school at Florida State and the impact Bobby Bowden had on her. We also get a lesson on how to chip the ball closer to the hole. Bob Winskowicz is the Founder of Sqairz Golf. We hear about what makes their golf shoes superior to every other one on the market. Bob takes us through the construction of their shoe leads and why that leads to greater stability and balance in our swing, which leads to greater distance. Sqairz is the best golf shoe I've ever worn and you'll hear why I wanted to partner with them and why Nick Faldo and John Daly reached out to Bob to partner with them as well.

Hal Sutton talks about playing to win, not to finish 2nd. We hear what it was like standing on the tee looking at the island green of the 17th hole of The Players Championship with a one-stroke lead in the final round, over Tiger Woods. We also hear the story of Hal's caddie Freddie Burns and what it says about players who go to the left side of the driving range versus the right side.

Former PGA Tour Pro Bob Friend talks about his experience playing in The Players Championship in 1999 plus being paired with Arnold Palmer and Seve Ballesteros at the Bay Hill Invitational.

Our resident Director of Instruction Tom Patri shares his thoughts on The Players Championship, Rory chasing even more distance, Bryson's recent power displays, looking ahead to The Masters, and how to shake the rust off your golf swing.

PGA Tour Legend Hal Sutton plus Top Instructor Tom Patri and 2-time winner on Tour Bob Friend Jr. join me. Hear their thoughts on The Players Championship, what it was like for Hal to stand on the 17th tee with a 1 shot lead over Tiger Woods in 2000, what his caddie said to him as they walked to the 18th tee, and why you do pin seek on 17 when you're in second place even if it goes in the water...you're playing to win. Plus gets tips from TP on how to shake the rust off your golf swing and what it was like for Bob Friend when he was paired with Arnold Palmer and Seve Ballesteros in the 1999 Bay Hill Invitational.

PGA Tour Legend Hal Sutton plus Top Instructor Tom Patri and 2-time winner on Tour Bob Friend Jr. join me. Hear their thoughts on The Players Championship, what it was like for Hal to stand on the 17th tee with a 1 shot lead over Tiger Woods in 2000, what his caddie said to him as they walked to the 18th tee, and why you do pin seek on 17 when you're in second place even if it goes in the water...you're playing to win. Plus gets tips from TP on how to shake the rust off your golf swing and what it was like for Bob Friend when he was paired with Arnold Palmer and Seve Ballesteros in the 1999 Bay Hill Invitational.

2011 US Senior Open Champion Olin Browne shares his experiences playing in The Masters plus thoughts on what he saw at this year's tournament.

2013 Senior Open Champion Mark Wiebe shares his memories of playing in The Masters plus thoughts on this year's tournament.

Actor turned ESPN Radio Host and Kentucky Section of the PGA of America Media Representative of the Year shares his thoughts on the Masters and some of the incredible play over those 4 days.

Dan Quinn shares his memories from being on the bag for Ernie Els at the 2010 Masters, his thoughts on this year's tournament, plus playing with Mario Lemieux and Wayne Gretzky.

Nick O'Hern shares his memories from playing in The Masters from 2005-2008. He also shares his thoughts on this year's tournament including the play of fellow Australian Cameron Smith. Tom Naramore talks about partnering with Nick with their app 3D Golf that allows you to challenge and bet with your friends even if they are playing a course across the country, and soon anywhere around the world.

Top Instructor Tom Patri shares his thoughts The Masters including DJ's win, Bryson's struggles, what Tiger showed following the 10 he made on #12, plus some drills to keep your game sharp over the winter.

This week we look back at The Masters with Top Instructor Tom Patri, PGA Tour Pro Nick O'Hern shares his experiences playing in the Tournament and former Tour Caddie, NHL Star, and Celebrity Tour Champion Dan Quinn talks about being on the bag for Ernie Els in the 2010 Masters. Nick also brought Tom Naramore along to talk about the app that Tom is Co-Founder of D3 Golf, which allows you to challenge your friends of even Nick to a match even if those friends or Nick are all the way across the country.

This week Major Champions Olin Browne and Mark Wiebe plus Backspin Golf Host and Kentucky Section PGA of America's Media Representative of the Year Matthew Laurance join me. Olin and Mark reflect back on their Masters appearances plus all three guys share their thoughts on this year's tournament, what we saw from Dustin Johnson, what we didn't see from Bryson DeChambeau, and what Tiger taught all of us AFTER he took a 10 on number 12.