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Women of GolfWOG: with Special Guest - Ben Harpring, Epson Tour Communications SpecialistWelcome to the Women of Golf Show! Tune in Tuesday 9:00 AM Eastern Cindy's off this week competing in the senior LPGA Championship, so I have the honor of speaking with this week's guest: Ben Harpring, Epson Tour Communications Specialist. More on Ben: Currently Ben works as a communications specialist on the Epson Tour, focusing on photography and social media and a variety of other jobs. Ben received a Bachelor’s Degree from Indiana University in Business, with a focus in Marketing. Ben has also worked in professional Women’s Golf since 2017 as a photographer, writer, and general content producer. In addi...2022-07-2659 min
Pitchin’ It With BenPitchin’ It With Ben, Episode 25: Gabby LemieuxIn this episode I am joined by Epson Tour member, Gabby Lemieux. She talks about the big Epson Tour announcement (formerly known as Symetra Tour), tour life, winning her high school State Championship by 26 shots, playing versus practicing on the range and putting green, her relationship with Notah Begay III, having her husband caddie, and a lot more!Thank you for listening, and please like, share, and subscribe!Gabby Lemieux: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabby_lemieux/?hl=enTwitte: https://twitter.com/gabby_lemieux?lang=enBen Harpring:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benharpringmedia/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/benharpring--- This...2022-02-231h 21Pitchin’ It With BenPitchin’ It With Ben, Episode 24: Allisen CorpuzIn this episode I am joined by 2022 LPGA Tour Rookie, Allisen Corpuz. We discuss her golf journey to this point, including being the youngest competitor in a USGA Championship (10 years and 3 months old!), her time at USC, LPGA Q-School and Q-Series, and what she is looking forward to during her first season as a professional golfer.Thank you for listening, and please like, subscribe, and share!Intro: 1:33Start in golf: 3:30College golf at USC: 10:10Augusta National Women's Amateur: 21:20LPGA Q-School and Q-Series: 25:00LPGA Rookie Year: 43:20Fun Questions/Rapid Fire: 49:10Allisen Corpuz:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allysoncorpuz/?hl=enTwitter: https...2022-02-1658 minPitchin’ It With BenPitchin’ It With Ben, Episode 23: Lilia VuIn this episode I am joined by LPGA Tour member, Lilia Vu!Lilia dives into her success as an amateur, the two year "slump" she faced that started during her Rookie season on the LPGA Tour in 2019, and the steps she took to bounce back from that tough time in her career. She also gives some great advice for golfers, and non-golfers, about overcoming mental hurdles, as well as sharing many insightful, funny, and entertaining stories from her time playing golf.Intro: 2:13Start in Golf: 8:24UCLA/College Golf: 17:40Turning Professional/Mental Game: 30:10Looking ahead to 2022 LPGA Season: 53:50Fun Questions/Rapid...2022-02-081h 29Pitchin’ It With BenPitchin’ It With Ben, Episode 22: Dewi WeberIn this episode I catch up with 2022 LPGA Tour Rookie, Dewi Weber! Dewi was a star tennis player in her home country of the Netherlands until a serious injury at age 12 kept her from playing. Then she found golf, and by age 14 was competing for the Dutch National Team.Weber dives into her journey to the LPGA, from her teenage years in the Netherlands, to the University of Miami for College, competing on the Epson Tour for three seasons, as well as the marathon that is LPGA Q-Series.I hope you enjoy this episode, and thank you for listening!And...2022-02-011h 08Pitchin’ It With BenPitchin’ It With Ben, Episode 21: Bianca PagdangananIn this episode I am joined by LPGA Tour member, Bianca Pagdanganan. She talks about growing up in the Philippines and how she got her start in golf. Pagdanganan also goes into detail about her very successful college career that culminated in her becoming a NCAA National Champion. The third year professional also breaks down her time at LPGA Q-Series, and compares her experience from 2019 with 2021.Bianca talks about all of these things, and a lot more, to get Season Two of Pitchin' It With Ben started!2:30 Intro11:48 Childhood/Playing golf in the Philippines26:03 College Golf40:00 LPGA Q-Series1:00:40 First Major...2022-01-251h 27Pitchin’ It With BenPitchin’ It With Ben, Episode 20: Cathy KimIn this episode I am joined by PGA and LPGA teaching professional, Cathy Kim. Cathy was recently named to Golf Digest's Best Young Teacher's List, and she shares what that means to her. We also talk about her journey to becoming a teaching professional. We talk LPGA Tour and some players we enjoy watching play, including Inbee Park and how incredible she is. And Cathy also shares a few tips to help us all improve our own game.All this, and more, on episode 20.Please like, rate, comment, subscribe, and share!Thanks for listening!Follow me on...Instagram: @benharpringmediaTwitter: @benharpringIntro...2021-03-171h 13Pitchin’ It With BenPitchin’ It With Ben, Episode 19: Emily PedersenIn this episode I am joined by a Four Time Ladies European Tour Winner in 2020 alone, and Five-Time winner in total on the LET, Emily Pedersen.Emily talks about her rapid rise in golf, winning many times as an amateur. Having a lot of success early as a professional, including becoming the LET Rookie of the Year in 2015. Becoming an LPGA Tour Rookie in 2017 and how she dealt with the low point that followed. And of course we talk about her BRILLIANT 2020 season and her return to the winner’s circle. All this, and more, in episode 19!Please like, rate, co...2021-03-1045 minPitchin’ It With BenPitchin’ It With Ben, Episode 18: Pajaree AnannarukarnIn this episode I am joined by LPGA Tour member, Pajaree Anannarukarn. We talk about her journey to the LPGA Tour, her extremely successful amateur career in Thailand, looking up to Moriya and Ariya Jutanugarn when she was young, learning from Rookie mistakes in 2019, what her go-to on course snack is (it may surprise you!)All this, and more, on episode 18!Please like, rate, comment, subscribe, and share!Thanks for listening!Follow me on...Instagram: @benharpringmediaTwitter: @benharpringIntro and outro music credit: Cactus, by Jef--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/a...2021-03-031h 22Pitchin’ It With BenPitchin’ It With Ben, Episode 17: Emily GilbrethIn this episode professional golfer Emily Gilbreth talks about her experiences playing on the Symetra Tour, her journey to professional golf, her love of the grind, elevating Women’s Golf, and more!Please like, rate, comment, subscribe, and share!Thanks for listening!Follow me on...Instagram: @benharpringmediaTwitter: @benharpringIntro and outro music credit: Cactus, by Jef--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ben-harpring/support2021-02-241h 06Pitchin’ It With BenPitchin’ It With Ben, Episode 16: Angel YinIn this episode I am joined by Two-Time USA Solheim Cup Team Member, and LPGA Tour Player, Angel Yin!Our conversation goes many different places, but Angel talked about her love of LEGO, driving from LA to Florida, being known as a long hitter but drastically improving her putting (she ranked 3rd on the LPGA in 2020), playing well in Majors, Solheim Cup, what she would be doing for a living in an alternate universe, and so much more!Please like, rate, comment, subscribe, and share!Thanks for listening!Follow me on...Instagram: @benharpringmediaTwitter: @benharpringIntro and outro music credit: Cactus, by...2021-02-171h 29Pitchin’ It With BenPitchin’ It With Ben, Episode 15: Nikita ArjunIn this episode I catch up with Nikita Arjun, who is a member of the Symetra Tour. She talks about her golf journey and how she got started playing in India. Coming to the United States and playing college golf. Making the jump to professional golf and what that process was like, as well as some of the challenges she has faced, and overcome! All this and more!Please like, rate, comment, subscribe, and share!Thanks for listening!Follow me on...Instagram: @benharpringmediaTwitter: @benharpringIntro and outro music credit: Cactus, by Jef--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way t...2021-02-101h 14Pitchin’ It With BenPitchin’ It With Ben, Episode 14: Kelly TanIn the first episode of 2021 I am joined by LPGA Tour member, Kelly Tan.We talk about her career to this point, her 2020 season (which included getting into contention at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship), looking ahead to this year’s Olympics and what it was like to represent Malaysia at the 2016 Olympics, her thoughts on Commissioner Whan’s decision to step down this year, and so much more!Please like, rate, comment, subscribe, and share!Thanks for listening!Follow me on...Instagram: @benharpringmediaTwitter: @benharpringIntro and outro music credit: Cactus, by Jef--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest...2021-02-031h 17Pitchin’ It With BenPitchin It With Ben, Episode 13: Kelly LaybournIn this episode I am joined by veteran caddie, Kelly Laybourn. He has caddied for over 10 years on the LPGA and KLPGA Tours. We discuss his roots, what it’s like caddying professionally, and some of the differences between the LPGA and KLPGA.All this, and more, on episode 13! And don’t forget to like, rate, comment, subscribe, and share!Thanks for listening!Follow me on...Instagram: @benharpringmediaTwitter: @benharpringIntro and outro music credit: Cactus, by Jef--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ben-harpring/support2020-10-2953 min
The 9th Tee PodcastEpisode 10: Ally McDonald Celebrates Birthday with a Win at The Drive On Championship in GeorgiaBen Harpring and Kent Paisley discuss Ally McDonald's first win on the LPGA Tour, Bianca Pagdanganan leading the distance revolution on the LPGA Tour and whether or not the tour benefits from it's arrival, Danielle Kang being the best player on Tour in 2020, and Mina Harigae and Katherine Kirk launching renaissances of their own. They then delve into Kent's picks of the week, narrowly missing Pagdanganan at +16000, and discuss why +750 is difficult to bet on for any player outright in golf. 2020-10-2650 minPitchin’ It With BenPitchin’ It With Ben, Episode 12: Binny LeeIn this episode I am joined by Symetra Tour member Binny Lee. We talk about working out, LPGA Q-School, the off-season camp she attended at the beginning of the year, food! and we have a fun draft at the end! All this, and more, on Episode 12.Please Like, rate, comment, subscribe and share!Follow me onInstagram: @benharpringmediaTwitter: @benharpringIntro and Outro music credit: Cactus, by Jef--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ben-harpring/support2020-10-1459 minThe 9th Tee PodcastEpisode 8: The KPMG Women's PGA Championship Preview with Jimin KangBen Harpring and Kent Paisley are joined by two-time LPGA Tour winner Jimin Kang to discuss playing the KPMG Women's PGA Championship as an LPGA Teaching & Club Professional Member, her victories and what it's like coming down the stretch with a chance to win, and her favorite feeling in golf: her students hitting it pure for the first time. The co hosts then dive into players to watch at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship, and look at the Rolex Annika Major Award with two majors left to go. 2020-10-071h 11The 9th Tee PodcastEpisode 7: Shoprite LPGA Classic Recap, Mel Reid bounces back and becomes a first time winner on the LPGA TourBen Harpring and Kent Paisley discuss the Shoprite LPGA Classic. They start with Mel Reid's performance and ability to bounce back for a victory after back to back weeks being the 54-hole leader on the LPGA Tour. Jennifer Kupcho and Jennifer Song's valiant efforts in the final group, and room for growth for the 2nd year LPGA Tour player going forward. The Korda sisters and brother Sebastian had a strong week, Kent's picks struggled royally, and Ben and Kent tease their KPMG Women's PGA Championship preview. 2020-10-0535 minPitchin’ It With BenPitchin’ It With Ben, Episode 11: Lizette SalasIn this episode I am joined by LPGA Tour player, and four time Solheim Cup Team member, Lizette Salas.We talk about her consistent play in the Majors, Solheim Cup experiences, on and off the course, and we do a 80's music draft at the end! It's always fun catching up with Lizette!We talk about all this, and more, on Episode 11.Please Like, Rate, Comment, Subscribe, and Share!Follow me on Instagram: @benharpringmediaTwitter: @benharpringIntro and outro music credit: Cactus, by: Jef--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this p...2020-09-231h 05Pitchin’ It With BenPitchin’ It With Ben, Episode 10: Jennifer ChangIn this Episode I talk with 2020 LPGA Tour Rookie, Jennifer Chang. We talk about adjusting to Tour Life, using the break to work on her mental game, as well as getting physically stronger. Playing links golf for the first time in Scotland, and we had fun wrapping up the episode by taking turns drafting our favorite junk foods! All this, and more, on Episode 10!Please don't forget to: Like, rate, comment, subscribe, and share!Follow me on..Instagram: @benharpringmediaTwitter: @benharpringIntro and outro music credit: Cactus, by: Jef--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. h...2020-09-161h 09The 9th Tee PodcastThe 9th Tee Podcast PreviewKent Paisley and Ben Harpring are launching the 9th Tee Podcast, talking the storylines of the LPGA Tour during the 2020 season. They explain the name of the podcast, why there is so little sports coverage in women's sports. They delve into moments on the LPGA Tour they felt were under covered, and what to expect going forward on the podcast. 2020-08-1605 minPitchin’ It With BenPitchin’ It With Ben, Episode 9: Christina KimIn this episode I am joined by LPGA Tour player, Christina Kim. We talk about her recent experience on PGA Tour Live, and she breaks down what her favorite parts were, as well as some of the challenges she faced. Christina also discusses the best parts of her extended break from competitive golf, including using her voice and platform to help advocate for change, and speaking out against social injustices. We also discuss the much anticipated return to tournament golf on the LPGA Tour, and the process she went through to prepare.All this, and more, on episode 9.As always...2020-08-051h 07Pitchin’ It With BenPitchin’ It With Ben, Episode 8, Part 2: Prima Thammaraks and Jan MeechaiIn Part Two of episode 8, Prima Thammaraks and Jan Meechai talk about their professional careers, including Jan's remarkable start at the age of 18, just 3 years after she started playing! The two friends also compare their playing styles, and talk about stage 2 of 2019 LPGA Q-School, where Jan caddied for Prima. They also discuss how wild it is that their job is playing golf all over the world.All this, and more, in Part Two.Please like, rate, comment, subscribe, and share!Follow me on Instagram: @benharpringmediaFollow me on Twitter: @benharpringIntro and Outro music credit: Cactus, by: Jef--- This episode is sponsored...2020-07-301h 24Pitchin’ It With BenPitchin’ It With Ben, Episode 8, Part 1: Prima Thammaraks and Jan MeechaiIn this episode I am joined by best friends, Prima Thammaraks and Jan Meechai. In Part One Jan details her wild experience getting back to Thailand from the US in April, as the Covid situation in the US began to escalate. Canceled flights, closed embassies, air traffic being restricted in Thailand, and finally a 14 day quarantine once she finally arrived. Her story has it all! And Prima shares her experience during this time, waiting for her friends to get back.Prima and Jan also discuss their friendship. How they became friends, having different reactions when they earned LPGA status for...2020-07-221h 30Pitchin’ It With BenPitchin’ It With Ben, Episode 7: Esther LeeIn this episode I am joined by 2020 LPGA Tour Rookie, Esther Lee. We talk about her start in golf, her college career, which included tying a NCAA 18-hole scoring record with a round of 61! We also discuss her time on the Symetra Tour and the challenges that come with professional golf. And honestly, Esther's recollection of shots and rounds made this conversation so much fun. She also talks about earning her LPGA card, and her experiences so far in the few tournaments she has played pre-covid. Great stories. Great insights. Lots of fun.All this, and more, on episode 7!Please...2020-07-152h 14Pitchin’ It With BenPitchin’ It With Ben, Episode 6: Hannah GreggIn this episode I am joined by professional golfer, Hannah Gregg. We talk about misconceptions in Women’s Golf, challenges women face in professional golf, and the challenges women face just going to the golf course. Hannah shares some of her journey to this point, lessons she’s learned, her experiences playing Mini Tour events, and how she juggles her professional career with her social media presence. Honestly, such a fun and informative conversation. We talk about all this, and more, on episode 6. Please like, rate, comment, subscribe and share! Intro and outro music credit: Cactus, by Jef.--- This epis...2020-07-081h 37Pitchin’ It With BenPitchin’ It With Ben, Episode 5: Mina HarigaeIn this episode I am joined by LPGA member, Mina Harigae. Mina is the winner of 4 of her last 5 professional tournaments! We talk about what’s working in her game right now (hint, it’s basically everything!). She also talks about a significant swing change that has given her more distance, what the break from LPGA golf has been like, and how excited she is to test herself against the best in the world again. We also take a look back at her career to this point, and she shares a few stories as well. All this, and more, on epis...2020-06-301h 03Pitchin’ It With BenPitchin’ It With Ben, Episode 4: Eimi KogaIn this episode I am joined by JLPGA Tour member, Eimi Koga. We talk about Tour life in Japan, the incredible support given to Women’s Golf, and the popularity, where the women are much more popular than the men. We also talk about her personal journey as a golfer, which includes a near death experience on the golf course her senior year of high school, traveling the world and playing golf, and getting settled in Japan. You’ll hear all this, and more, on this episode! Intro and outro music credit: Cactus, by Jef. Follow me on Instagram @benharpringmedia and...2020-06-241h 27Pitchin’ It With BenPitchin’ It With Ben, Episode 3: Cheyenne KnightIn this episode I am joined by LPGA Tour winner, Cheyenne Knight. We talk about her start in golf, her college career, her time on Symetra Tour and why the players and Tour deserve so much more credit, turning a tough Rookie season around with a life changing victory, and the moments that led up to it. And so much more! Intro and outro music credit: Cactus, by: Jef Follow me on Instagram: @benharpringmedia--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ben-harpring/support2020-06-181h 34Pitchin’ It With BenPitchin’ It With Ben, Episode 1: Annie Park and Megan KhangIn episode one I am joined by LPGA Tour members, Annie Park and Megan Khang. Best friends, competitors, Solheim Cup teammates, and two of the funniest people you’ll meet. Annie and Megan talk about their friendship, their time as teammates, LPGA Tour stories, advice for golfers, and more! Intro and outro music credit: Cactus, by: Jef --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ben-harpring/support2020-06-111h 08Pitchin’ It With BenPitchin’ It With Ben, Episode 2: Jaclyn LeeIn this episode I am joined by LPGA Tour member, Jaclyn Lee. We talk about her amateur career, Golf Canada, her wild experience at 2018 LPGA Q-school and Q-series, overcoming injury, her Rookie season in 2019, and more! Intro and outro music credit: Cactus, by: Jef--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ben-harpring/support2020-06-111h 10Pitchin’ It With BenPitchin’ It With Ben (Trailer)--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ben-harpring/support2020-06-0500 min