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Kevin Roman, Director of Instruction at Monterey Peninsula Country Club, shares his memories of playing in the 1993 US Open at Baltusrol and the 2009 PGA Championship at Hazeltine. We also talked about his golf career that has taken him on a journey from New York to Georgia to California. Kevin also shared some tips for how to maintain your focus in tough playing conditions and the importance of thinking your way around the course, not just hitting shots.

David Abelese, TaylorMade Golf CEO joins me on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast. We talk about the great year their players, Tiger Woods, Justin Rose, Dustin Johnson, Jon Rahm, Jason Day, Rory McIlroy & Brooks Koepka had. We also talked about the Speed Foam technology in their new P760, P790, & GAPR irons & hybrids and he let us know that coming in January/February they will be introducing new technology that will revolutionize golf forever.

TaylorMade CEO David Abeles and Monterey Peninsula Country Club Director of Instruction Kevin Roman Join Me on this edition of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast. David Abeles discusses why TaylorMade made the decision not to attend the PGA Merchandise Show in January plus the great success their Twistface driver technology has had for players like Justin Rose, Dustin Johnson, Tiger Woods, Brooks Koepka and the rest of their players. We also talked about the0 speed foam technology in their new P790 irons and GAPR clubs plus what they have in store for this holiday season and he wet our whistle for new technology that will change golf clubs forever. They are set to launch it in January. Kevin Roman shared his experiences from playing in the 1993 US Open at Baltusrol and the 2009 PGA Championship at Hazeltine. Kevin also talked about his new club, Monterey Peninsula Country Club where he is the Director of Instruction, plus tips on how to focus in tough playing conditions and how to strategically play the golf course

Alex Hammill, Founder & CEO of Innovative Club Management joins me on this segment of Next o the Tee. Alex shares his company's innovative approach to private golf club management and the amenities they offer in their clubs, like The Green Country Club in Oklahoma City, which has grown by 400 members since January.

Marc Player, Founder & CEO of Black Knight International and son of PGA Tour Legend Gary Player joins me on this segment of Next on the Tee. Marc shares stories of getting his start with Mark McCormack and IMG. Hear how and why McCormack handed him management of his father's career off the course 33 years ago, what Marc built and the proud words that McCormack, his father and others have shared due to what the Player brand has become. Marc also shares his vision for what the Player brand will be long after his father is no longer here. Hear all of that and much more on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast.

On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are Marc Player and Alex Hammill. Marc is the Founder & CEO of The Player Group and Black Knight International. Marc is also the son of Gary Player. Marc has managed the Player brand for 33 years now. Hear about his years working for IMG and Mark McCormack. The gamble Marc took on himself and the Player brand. How it all got started. Where they're at today and the vision for the brand long after Mr. Player and Marc are no longer around. Alex Hammill spent years working for Club Corp and Arcis Golf. Hear what said to him that there is a better way to design and run private golf clubs. He has an innovative vision for what private golf club membership should look and feel like now and in the future. Hear that vision and how he's making it a reality.

Top Golf Course Designer Bill Bergin joins me on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast. Bill talks Auburn golf, how his course designs offset the length the golf ball flies now, updates on The McLemore Course he's co-designing with Rees Jones, and how he goes about deciding the length and layout of each hole when he puts together a new course.

Master Kids Instructor Michelle Holmes talks all things Junior Golf including how to keep junior players loving the game, to helping them with their mental approach, and a message to parents about being the calm in their kid's game not the chaos. Michelle is from Ireland and she also shares memories of growing up playing the game in the elements on the coast of Ireland.

Michelle Holmes, Master Kids Instructor and Top Golf Course Designer Bill Bergin join me on this edition of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast. Michelle talks about growing up playing in the elements in Ireland, making the game fun for kids and a message for the parents of junior golfers. Bill Bergin shares his insights on Auburn golf, The McLemore Golf Resort and the course he's currently co-designing with Rees Jones and how he goes about deciding hole length and layout on new course designs. Hear all that and more on this edition of Next on the Tee.

PGA Tour Pro Nick O'Hern talks about which upcoming rules change is his favorite, why the European Ryder Cup team is so successful, what the International Team can learn for them for next year's President's Cup, how he was able to beat Tiger Woods twice in the World Match Play event and seeing the maturation of Justin Rose from 18 year old kid who couldn't make a cut to becoming #1 in the world. Hear all that and more on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast.

Emmy Award winning Producer and author of 3 fabulous books, Keith Hirshland talks Johnny Miller's retirement, Paul Azinger taking over, losing Ben Wright from TV, how Scott Van Pelt created a big break for himself at The Golf Channel, and which Tour is the most challenging to produce and why. Hear all that and more on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast.

Keith Hirshland, Author and former Producer for The Golf Channel and PGA Tour Pro Nick O'Hern join me on this edition of Next on the Tee golf podcast. Keith updates us on his great books, "Cover Me Boys I'm Going In", "Big Flies", "The Flower Girl Murder" and wets our whistle for a fourth book that he's working on. We also talked about Johnny Miller retiring, Paul Azinger taking over and who on Tour would make the next great Announcer. Keith also talks about why the Web.com Tour and LPGA Tours are much harder to Produce than the PGA Tour & Champions Tour. Nick O'Hern shares his insights on the new rules changes coming up in January, why the European Ryder Cup team has dominated the Ryder Cup for the last couple of decades, what the International team can learn from the European Ryder Cup team for the 2019 President's Cup matches and how he was able to beat Tiger Woods twice in the WGC Match Play event.

On this edition of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast I'm joined by 2011 Senior Open Champion Olin Browne and Top Instructor Dave Stockton Jr. I talked with both guys about playing out on the Champions Tour, their insights and experiences from being Assistant Captains on Ryder Cup teams and what went wrong with this year's team. Olin also talked about what it's like to be playing in a Champion's Tour tournament while his son is simultaneously trying to qualify for the Web.com Tour. I asked him if it's more stressful for him playing in the tournament or wondering how his son is doing. I also asked Olin if his strategy is different now playing in the Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs than it is playing in a regular Tour tournament because the field gets narrowed down every week during the playoffs. Dave, who just turned 50 on July 31st, talked about playing in his first Champions Tour event at the 3M Championship and his plans for 2019 out on the Champions Tour. Hear all of that and much more on this edition of the show.

Top Instructors Rhonda Ferguson and Jack Diehl share their stories and playing lessons on this edition of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast. If you have a junior golfer in the family or you need some tips for how to play better in windy conditions, this is an episode for you.

Matthew Laurance joins me on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Pocast and shares his thoughts on the Ryder Cup. Matthew talked about: what went wrong from the US team; why the European team was more fun to watch and more likeable; why Tiger Woods struggles so much in four ball and foursomes; and if an antagonist like Patrick Reed is good for golf.

Legendary Broadcaster Ben Wright shares his insights on the Ryder Cup on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast. Hear his insights on why the US team lost, what they need to change going forward, and why the Ryder Cup means more to the European team. Mr. Wright also shared his memory of the 1969 Ryder Cup and "The Concession" between Jack Nicklaus and Tony Jacklin. He talks about why Nicklaus conceeding a 2 foot putt on the last hole to half their singles match, halving the overall competition and retaining the Ryder Cup for the US, was still such a big deal.

Hear Tour Edge VP of Marketing Jon Claffey talks about why so many of the players on Tour are putting Tour Edge fairway woods and hybrids in their bags. So far in 2018 their clubs have helped players earn 7 wins, 31 Top 5s, and 51 Top 10s. Their clubs are also half the price as the other big boys. Hear him talk about why on this segment of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast.

On this edition of Next on the Tee I'm joined by: Jon Claffey VP of Marketing for Tour Edge, Legendary Broadcaster Mr. Ben Wright, and Actor turned Host of Backspin Golf Matthew Laurance.

Top 100 Instructor Eric Johnson joins me on this segment of Next on the Tee. Eric and I discuss Tiger Woods, the Tour Championship, the Ryder Cup, who should be on the Mount Rushmore of Golf, and more on this segment of Next on the Tee.

We talked Tiger's win at the Tour Championship, his self proclaimation of being on the Mount Rushmore of Golf, the Ryder Cup and perspective pairing plus got a playing lesson or two from Top Instructor Eric Johnson, Rob Strano, and Paul Ramee on this edition of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast.