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Sports Business UpdateThe Winning Moments with Brian Campbell, 2025 John Deere Classic ChampionBrian Campbell won for the second time this season on the PGA TOUR, and in both instances had to work overtime for it. On Sunday at the John Deere Classic, he held off Emiliano Grillo with a two-putt par on the first sudden death playoff hole.. Campbell’s performance this week is proof of several things. His maiden victory was no fluke; he’s a master at winning in sudden-death, and magic continues to happen when the pros compete on TPC Deere Run Each would finish regulation play at 18-under, and on the first extra hole, a...2025-07-0704 min
The story we tell ourselvesDr. Marlene George: How are the officer's kids?2024-08-0640 min
Sports Business UpdateYet another first time PGA TOUR winner at the John Deere ClassicGeorge McNeilly with winner Davis Thomspson, and co-runner ups CT Pan, Michael Thorbjornsen and amateur Luke Clayton from TPC Deere Run in Silvia, IL2024-07-0803 min
Sports Business UpdateScottie Scheffler Becomes The First To Defend The Players Championship2024-03-1802 min
Sports Business UpdateLive from The Players on Fox Sports RadioMore than midway through professional golf's 5th Major. Here from leader Wyndham Clark and so much more.2024-03-1610 min
Sports Business UpdateGetting Some Clarity from Rory McIlroy here at The Players ChampionshipSports Business Update Host and Golf One Media Sr. Writer George McNeilly asked some probing questions related to World No. 2’s recent comments that did not sit will with some of his peers who play on the PGA TOUR.2024-03-1606 minSports Business UpdateScottie Scheffler Wins Again at Bay HillFor the second time in three years, Scottie Scheffler has won the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Hear it here!2024-03-1102 minSports Business UpdateThe Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented By Mastercard is UnderwayRound One of this week's stop on the PGA TOUR begins Thursday with a "mini Major-like" atmosphere. George McNeilly reports from Orlando and the Bay Hill Club and Lodge for the 2024 Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by Mastercard.2024-03-0702 minSports Business UpdateLive from The Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches on Backspin, The Golf ShowThe Florida Swing of the PGA TOUR is underway. Here's the segment we did on Fox Sports Radio, Arizona this morning as the top of the leaderboard was about to tee off at PGA National.2024-03-0211 min
Sports Business UpdateIt's been 29 years since the San Francisco 49ers Won a Super BowlThe sounds from Miami and Super Bowl XXiX, January 29th, 1995 with NBC's George McNeilly2024-02-0701 minSports Business Update30th Anniversary of the Lillehammer OlympicsMutual Radio Network's Coverage from Lillehammer 1994 with George McNeilly2024-01-0501 min
Sports Business UpdateCoach Prime In His Prime - A Look BackWatching Deion Sanders coach football has been a treat, and to an entirely new generation, his playing days might seem like ancient history. As someone who covered him in college and in his Super Bowl appearances for both San Francisco and Dallas, it's been amazing to see his evolution. I later worked closely with him when he hosted The New American Sportsman on ESPN and he was always a pro's pro.Recently, I came across a gem of a show featuring the marvelous play-by-play game calling of one of my mentors, Tony Roberts, who recently...2023-10-1203 minSports Business UpdateCoach Prime In His Prime - A Look BackWatching Deion Sanders coach football has been a treat, and to an entirely new generation, his playing days might seem like ancient history. As someone who covered him in college and in his Super Bowl appearances for both San Francisco and Dallas, it's been amazing to see his evolution. I later worked closely with him when he hosted The New American Sportsman on ESPN and he was always a pro's pro.Recently, I came across a gem of a show featuring the marvelous play-by-play game calling of one of my mentors, Tony...2023-10-1203 min
Sports Business UpdateSepp Straka Proved Unbeatable in the 52nd John Deere Classic as George McNeilly Reports2023-07-1003 min
Sports Business Update12 Players are Within 3 shots of the Leader Heading Into the Sold Out Final Round of the John Deere ClassicMoving day was just that at TPC Deere Run. George McNeilly provides the sounds from an exciting day at the John Deere Classic 2023-07-0902 min
Sports Business UpdateAll the excitement from TPC Deere Run and the John Deere Classic was a hot topic of conversation on Fox Sports Radio Arizona this morning.Caitlin Clark, Zach Johnson, Jonas Blixt, Cameron Young and more were all part of the conversation as the PGA TOUR is in the Quad Cities for the 52nd John Deere Classic.Here's a feature interview with George McNeilly reporting from TPC Deere Run.2023-07-0818 min
Sports Business UpdateJonas Blixt Drains a 43-foot Eagle on the Par-4, 14th and capped his round (pictured here) with a birdie on 18 for the opening round lead at the John Deere ClassicHost George McNeilly talked to him about his journey back to health a championship form in this report2023-07-0602 min
Sports Business UpdateThe John Deere Classic Continues to Elevate Itself and Professional Golf as George McNeilly Reports from Illinois Only Annual PGA TOUR EventThe John Deere Classic has continued its reputation of elevating itself despite an always challenging date on the PGA TOUR schedule and 2023 is no exception. What do you do when you are handed July 4th, 2023?Organizers have been working feverishly over the last few months to deliver fans a first-ever Concert on the Course series featuring two of the nation’s best-known and most popular performers, Darius Rucker (Saturday, July 8th ) and Blake Shelton (Sunday, July 9th).JT Poston is defending champion after leading wire to wire on TPC Deere Run in 2022. Wednesday's Pro Am...2023-07-0602 min
Sports Business UpdateAnother first time PGA TOUR winner at the Valspar Championship near TampaGeorge McNeilly with Taylor Moore, Adam Schenk and Jordan Speith as the final stop on the PGA TOUR's Florida Swing went to a Texan other than Speith.2023-03-2002 min
Backspin the Golf ShowBackspin the Golf Show March 11thMike Bauer, Cori Matheson, Rick Levi and Bill Huffman discuss the latest news in the golf world along with usual contributors Rex Hoggard and George McNeilly who join the show as well.2023-03-181h 52
Sports Business UpdateThe Valspar Championship Is Underway with Some Big Names Following the LeadersAfter one round of the Valspar Championship there's a three way tie for the lead and a number of Major winners within striking distance as we hear in this report from Innisbrook Resort near Tampa, Florida.2023-03-1702 min
Sports Business UpdateScottie Scheffler Wins The Players ChampionshipA masterful performance by the reigning Masters Champion in Ponte Vedra Sunday.2023-03-1303 min
Sports Business UpdateReporting from The PlayersFun appearance this morning on Fox Sports Radio and Backspin The Golf Show. after two rounds of the 2023 Players Championship2023-03-1109 min
Sports Business UpdateThere's an unlikely leader in the clubhouse after one round of The PlayersThere's an unlikely leader in the clubhouse after one round of The Players. From TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra, Florida, Here’s George McNeilly w/ former Mississippi State standout Chad Ramey and those hot on his heels including major winners Scottie Scheffler and Colin Morakawa.2023-03-1002 min
Sports Business UpdateRound One of The Players Championship is nearly in the booksThere's an unlikely leader in the clubhouse after one round of The Players. From TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra, Florida, Here's George McNeilly w/ former Mississippi State standout Chad Ramey and those hot on his heels including major winners Scottie Scheffler and Colin Morakawa.2023-03-1002 min
Sports Business UpdateThe Players Championship is Always a Major Topic of ConversationIt's Players Championship week and Host George McNeilly has covered all but one since the event moved to TPC Sawgrass and produced this preview in anticipation of opening round play.The Players telecast schedule: (all times Eastern) Thursday and Friday 6:45 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on ESPN+, Noon – 6:00 p.m. on Golf ChannelSaturday and Sunday 7:45 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on ESPN+1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. on NBC 2023-03-0803 min
Sports Business UpdateAnother first time winner emerges from the Arnold Palmer InvitationalFor the 7th time in his history, the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard played host to a first time winner on the PGA TOUR. George McNeilly reports how Kurt Kitayama held off many of the world's best golfers to cash in at Bay Hill in Orlando and leap to No. 18 in the Official World Golf Rankings.2023-03-0602 minBackspin the Golf ShowBackspin the Golf Show March 4thMike Bauer, Rick Levi and Bill Huffman discuss the latest news in the golf world along with usual contributor Rex Hoggard who joins the show as well. Special guests, George McNeilly and Ken Tanigawa also the Backspin crew to talk about golf.2023-03-041h 55
Sports Business UpdateQuail Hollow Was An Exceptional Venue for the President's Cup 61 Years in The MakingAs guests of Rolex, we learned about the history of this great golf club and how Arnold Palmer had a hand in its success. Cover photo courtesy ©Rolex/Simon BrutyROLEX TESTIMONEE JORDAN SPIETH TEES OFF THE 1ST HOLE ON DAY TWO OF THE PRESIDENTS CUP 2022 AT QUAIL HOLLOW CLUBRolex is the Official Timekeeper and Global Partner at the 2022 Presidents Cup, which takes place for the first time at the Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, from 22–25 September 2022.For more than 50 years, Rolex has developed an enduring partnership with...2022-09-2603 min
Sports Business UpdateThe United States Retains The Presidents CupGeorge McNeilly reports2022-09-2603 min
Sports Business UpdateThe U.S. Team takes a 4-1 Lead After Day One of The Presidents CupThe United States builds 4-1 lead over the International Team at the Presidents Cup. It was an opening day featuring five alternate shot foursome golf matches here at Quail Hollow in Charlotte, North Carolina. Here's a recap we just produced for VOA Sports.2022-09-2303 min
Sports Business UpdateThe Americans are heavily favored to retain the Presidents CupTeam USA Assistant Captain Fred Couples says no one is conceding anything as both teams are talented and playing for pride. George McNelly reports from Quail Hollow Country Club in Charlotte, North Carolina 2022-09-2102 min
Sports Business UpdateIt's Presidents Cup WeekSince inception, it's been a lopsided affair in favor of the Americans. George McNeilly reports from Quail Hollow in Charlotte, North Carolina which plays host to the PGA TOUR each year for the Wells Fargo Championship. Advantage Team USA? Not to hear Captain Davis Love III tell it. He and International Captain Trevor Immelman met with the media today as we hear in this report from the course.2022-09-2003 min
Sports Business UpdateTiger's Presence is Always Felt on The PGA TOUR Even When He Is Not HereIt's TOUR Championship Week in Atlanta, 15-time Major Winner Tiger Woods is making headlines while helping to grow the game, and he's not even teeing it up. From East Lake Country Club, George McNeilly reports. 2022-08-2407 min
Sports Business UpdateJ.T. Poston wins the 51st John Deere ClassicIn capturing his second career PGA TOUR victory, J.T. Poston earns a trip to the Open Championship in two weeks, berths in next year's Players, Masters and PGA Championships and top prize of nearly $1.3 Million. George McNeilly reports from TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois.2022-07-0403 min
Sports Business UpdateAnother Incredible John Deere Classic Draws To A CloseHost George McNeilly talks one on one with first year tournament director Andrew Lehman and his longtime mentor and friend Clair Peterson who has led the success of this event since Deere & Co. took over as title sponsor in 1999, first as a John Deere executive and then tournament director.2022-07-0307 min
Sports Business UpdateIt's shaping up to be a shootout at the 51st John Deere ClassicJ.T. Poston continues to lead the field as he has since Thursday's opening round. Saturday's third round saw a number of players deliver dominating performances to find themselves within striking distance. More from TPC Deere Run in Silvis, IL from George McNeilly who talked to the round three leader and his closest competition.2022-07-0304 min
Danielle Tucker’s The Golf Club ShowDanielle Tucker’s Golf Club Radio Show for 7/2/2022In The Clubhouse:
Dave Shultz
Founder NextLinks
Claude Brousseau, PGA Master Pro
Wailea Golf Academy
Derrick Graber
CrossCountry Mortgage
Lewine Mair
Writer for Global Golf Post
George McNeilly
McNeilly Communications2022-07-021h 28
Sports Business UpdateThe Youth Movement Is Making A Charge At The 2022 John Deere Classic29 Year Old J.T. Poston carries a 4 shot lead into round three of the John Deere Classic, and a couple of sponsor exemptions are making their presence known. From TPC Deere Run, George McNeilly goes one on one with The Postman and tells us more.2022-07-0203 min
Sports Business UpdateJ.T. Poston Ran Away With the Opening Round Lead at the John Deere ClassicThe opening round of the 2022 John Deere Classic featured some red hot performances on TPC Deere Run, and George McNeilly reports from Silvis, Illinois.2022-07-0103 min
Sports Business UpdateThe John Deere Classic is UnderwayGeorge McNeilly sets the scene with former U.S. Open Winners Webb Simpson and Lucas Glover who won last year's John Deere Classic. We also hear from an up and coming sponsor exemption out of Duke University as Quinn Riley makes his PGA Tour debut2022-06-2902 min
Sports Business UpdateJohn Deere Classic Volunteer Chairman Proud of Community EffortIllinois Radio Network featured a report we produced with Pat Eikenberry, 2022 Volunteer Chairman of the John Deere Classic. The amount of money this tournament has raised with the support of John Deere, title sponsor since 1998 is staggering.2022-06-2902 min
Sports Business UpdateTuesday from the John Deere ClassicTuesday features hometown hero Zach Johnson as the two time major winner and 2023 Ryder Cup Captain is from nearby Cedar Rapids. We also hear from Chicago's Nick Hardy and the passing of the baton from longtime Tournament Director Clair Peterson to his protege Andrew Lehmen. George McNeilly reports all week from TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Ilinois.2022-06-2802 min
Sports Business UpdateIt's John Deere Classic Week on the PGA TourHost George McNeilly previews the 51st annual PGA TOUR visit to the Quad Cities and this week's John Deere Classic with 2022 tournament winner Lucas Glover and Chicago's Patrick Flavin who is among the sponsor exemptions.2022-06-2603 min
Radical Radiance: Encouragement for Christian Women by Rebecca George206. Unclutter Your Soul with Trina McNeillyTo view shownotes, grab resources, or read the episode transcript, click here!2022-04-1426 min
Sports Business UpdateSam Burns Successfully Defends his Valspar Championship TitleIn capturing his third PGA TOUR Victory, Sam Burns repeated his feat from one year ago and has won back to back Valspar Championship trophies. George McNeilly reports it two a sudden death playoff and two extra holes to decide the one.2022-03-2102 min
Sports Business UpdateAn exceptional field is in Tampa for the PGA TOUR's Valspar ChampionshipI’ve always enjoyed story telling by producing radio features that are generally distributed by US, UK, or Canadian Networks to affiliated stations. I just heard this week’s Valspar Championship preview targeted to the English-speaking audience in Africa and could not resist sharing.2022-03-1802 min
Sports Business UpdateAussie Cameron Smith Prevails at The PlayersAfter a 5 day rain-delayed marathon, Australian Cameron Smith captured top prize, and what a prize in Ponte Vedra. Hear more in this report on VOA and Sports Business Update.2022-03-1501 minSports Business UpdateThe Players Championship Is UnderwayThe pride and joy of the PGA TOUR is this week as The Players Championship features a deep field and a staggering prize purse and $3.6 Million Dollar winner's check. George McNeilly reports2022-03-0902 min
Sports Business UpdateScottie Scheffler wins the 2022 Arnold Palmer InvitationalAs George McNeilly reports on VOA, Scottie Scheffler wins for the second time in his last three starts on the PGA TOUR and with the win earns over $2 Million in prize money, moves to first place in the Fed Ex Cup and 5th in golf's world rankings2022-03-0702 min
Sports Business UpdatePGA Tour Reporting from Florida on VOA NetworksThe Florida Swing rolled rolls on as we hear in these reports from George McNeilly2022-03-0504 min
Sports Business UpdateIt's Arnold Palmer Invitational Week on the PGA TourIt's seen as one of the most significant regular season events on the PGA TOUR, and Bay Hill has hosted the world's best players since 1979. George McNeilly reports on two rising stars among a very strong field this week.2022-03-0201 min
Sports Business UpdateAn Uncharacteristically Busy Monday in Professional GolfOver the last week, we traveled to Palm Beach Gardens where Sepp Straka won his first PGA TOUR event, and where Zach Johnson was named by the PGA of America as the next Ryder Cup Captain for Team USA. This morning, the Valspar Championship held its media day preview featuring defending champion Sam Burns who was in Tampa before heading here to Orlando for the Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by Mastercard - an event that is now without its defending champion Bryson DeChambeau as the Florida Swing rolls on. 2022-03-0101 min
Sports Business UpdateThe PGA Tour's Florida Swing is UnderwayGeorge McNeilly w/ Brooks Koepka and Daniel Berger from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida with a preview of this week's Honda Classic as aired on VOA Networks.2022-02-2502 min
Sports Business UpdateLPGA Player Lululemon Ambassador Lydia Ko Discusses Her Relationship With the BrandSports Business Update recently spent some time with 17 time LPGA TOUR winner Lydia Ko to discuss her unique relationship with the Lululemon brand of active wear and apparel. 2022-02-0504 min
Sports Business UpdateVOA Networks Report from the 69th PGA ShowThe golfing industry converged on Orlando and the Orange County Convention Center last week with some notable absences due to the pandemic. Still, many brands arrived to showcase their products and services to an eager audience of PGA members, buyers and working media. Correspondent George McNeilly provides this report which aired on VOA Networks, the largest U.S. International Broadcast Platform.2022-02-0402 min
Sports Business UpdatePGA Show Returns to Orlando to Kick Off The Golf SeasonHost George McNeilly with Bridgestone Golf CEO Dan Murphy whose company chose to return when others big brands did not as the world continues to contend with the pandemic.2022-01-2702 min
Sports Business UpdateThe LPGA Season Opener went to Danielle KangHost George McNeilly with Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions winner Danielle Kang, runner up Brooke Henderson and Derek Lowe, the celebrity division winner who held off Hall of Famer Annika Sorenstam in a playoff on her home course.2022-01-2401 minSports Business UpdateLPGA Season Opener Feature as aired globally on VOA Networks2022-01-2004 min
Sports Business UpdateThe 2022 LPGA Season Is UnderwayHost George McNeilly w/ Jessica Korda, Gaby Lopez and Hall of Famer Annika Sorenstam from Lake Nona Golf and Country Club, the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions makes its debut on the schedule.2022-01-2004 minSports Business UpdateA successful return to competitive golf over the weekend by Tiger WoodsHere's how we reported it on VOA'S Sonny Side of Sports this morning2021-12-2003 minDanielle Tucker’s The Golf Club ShowDanielle Tucker’s Golf Club Radio Show for 12/18/2021In The Clubhouse:
Mary Bea Porter-King
PGA of America First Lady of Golf
Mark Rolfing
Analyst, Commentator NBC Sports
George McNeilly
PNC Father Son
Alex Urban
Sentry Tournament of Champions
Chris Anderson
NBC Sports Next
Rob Labritz, PGA
PGA Champions Tour Member2021-12-181h 29Sports Business UpdateTiger Returns to Competitive Golf in This Weekend's PNC ChampionshipTen months after a horrific car crash, Tiger made his return to action in the PNC Championship. It's a two day tournament featuring a limited field of major winners pairs with a family member. Tiger teamed up with his 12 year old Son Charlie as we hear in this report from Host George McNeilly2021-12-1802 minSports Business UpdateVisit Tucson for Golf and so much moreIn early December we joined a group in Tucson and played some of the finest courses in the Southwest. If you haven't made the trip yet, learn more at VisitTucson.org. VOA traveler George McNeilly reports from Omni National Golf Course in Tucson.2021-12-1503 min
Sports Business UpdateTravel Feature: Visit TucsonIn early December we joined a group in Tucson and played some of the finest courses in the Southwest. If you haven't made the trip yet, learn more at VisitTucson.org. I our latest episode, Host George McNeilly reports from Omni National Golf Course in Tucson.2021-12-0902 min
Sports Business UpdateWalt Disney World Golf and Golf Channel Memories with Brian HammonsFor 21 years, Brian Hammons hosted Golf Central and frequently broadcast from Walt Disney World Golf. These days Hammons is tournament director for the Country Club National Championship. Host George McNeilly caught up one of Golf Channel's originals as he returned to "The Happiest Place on Turf!" 2021-10-1512 minSports Business UpdateBarcelona 92 and Atlanta 96 Olympic MemoriesRecently discovered and digitally remastered some broadcast work we did from Barcelona and Atlanta Olympics2021-07-2523 minSports Business UpdateJohn Deere Classic report on North Carolina News Network2021-07-2401 minSports Business UpdateJohn Deere Classic Compilation from the John Deere Classic on Illinois Radio Network2021-07-1706 minSports Business UpdateCompilation of 2021 John Deere Classic reporting on Radio Iowa2021-07-1708 min
Sports Business UpdateLucas Glover wins the John Deere Classic2009 U.S. Open winner captures his first PGA TOUR victory in more than 10 years as George McNeilly reported on VOA Networks.2021-07-1502 minSports Business UpdateReporting from the PGA TOUR's John Deere Classic on Fox Sports Radio, ArizonaSaturday, July 10 appearance to start round three of the John Deere Classic on The Backspin Golf Show.2021-07-1016 minSports Business UpdateIt's the 50th Anniversary of the John Deere ClassicThis week on VOA Sports, Golf Insider George McNeilly reports from TPC Deere Run and the John Deere Classic Media Center where he spoke with Author Craig DeVrieze and 2019 winner Dylan Frattelli.2021-07-0904 minSports Business UpdateMarch Madness Memories on CBS and Westwood OneMost people these days know my firm and I for strategic alliances and integrated marketing communications. I also get to teach business at a great university after a corporate executive career with TWDC/ESPN. Fact is, it all began in a local radio studio while still in high school and a decade as a network broadcaster covering Olympics, Super Bowls, Major Golf, Heavyweight Championship Boxing, World Series and Major College Football and Basketball. I recently came across a few digitally remastered NCAA highlights including a one-on-one interview with the legendary John Chaney, then head coach of the Temple University Owl...2021-04-0305 min
Sports Business UpdateOn Site Reporting and Features from Super Bowl 27 and 29 with George McNeillyCowboys and Niners win Super Bowls, and I got to tell their stories to a nationwide radio audience. In all, I've been to 17 Super Bowls, 11 as a network broadcaster and 6 as an ESPN executive.2021-02-0618 minSports Business UpdateDale Earnhardt Wins The Daytona 500 (1998) CBS Radio's George McNeilly ReportsIn 1998, after nearly two decades of disappointment, Dale Earnhardt. Sr. finally captured the biggest race of his career, The Daytona 500. CBS Correspondent George McNeilly was trackside for the winning moment.2021-01-1606 minSports Business UpdateCBS Radio Sports' George McNeilly from Speedweeks 1999 at DaytonaLooking back, other than the rights holding Motor Racing Network, no other national outlet did more spot news and features from Daytona than Westwood One and CBS Radio featuring George McNeilly.2021-01-1613 minSports Business UpdateNBC's First Light Sports Report with George McNeilly and Host Dirk VanSo back in 1998, NBC’s First Light was basically radio’s version of The Today Show. Here’s flashback to my sports segment which featured among others the Payne Stewart leading round one of the 98th U.S. Open.The 1998 United States Open Championship was the 98th U.S. Open, held June 18–21 at the Lake Course of the Olympic Club in San Francisco, California. Lee Janzen won his second U.S. Open, one stroke ahead of Stewart who finished runner-up. 2020-11-2303 min
Sports Business UpdateHeavyweight Champion goes one on one with CBS Radio's George McNeilly in Nov. 1996Interview in advance of his match with Mike Tyson on Nov 9, 1996.2020-11-1603 min
Sports Business UpdateAnother innovation to improve your short game from Barney Adams - BGT Stability Tour Putter ShaftsToday, an exclusive interview with legendary golf club designer Barney Adams and his Breakthrough Golf Technology line of Stability Tour putter shafts. Learn more at https://breakthroughgolftech.com 2020-11-0212 min
Sports Business UpdateGolfLogix Introduces Green Books To Help Everyday Golfers Play SmarterGolfLogix, the most downloaded app in golf history has introduced Green Books, the first easy to read green-reading guide designed and priced for the everyday golfer to “Play Smarter.” The rules-compliant Green Books combine detailed 3-D imagery, including yardages, with the sophisticated green-contour data that the majority of professional golfers use in competition. With the GolfLogix tour-level intel, golfers can reach into their back pockets and read every putt quickly and confidently to enable lower scores and speed up play. These durable and water-resistant Green Books are available for more than 14,000 courses at www.golflogix.com.2020-09-2912 minSports Business UpdateThe Super Bowl of Bass Fishing, The Bassmasters ClassicI traveled to New Orleans in 1999 for Westwood One and introduced a national audience to professional fishing.2020-09-2602 minSports Business Update1997, The Year in Sports with NBC's George McNeilly2020-09-1829 min
Sports Business UpdateCelebrating the 25th Anniversary of Cal Ripken Jr.'s MLB Ironman Record25 years ago this morning, Westwood One's America In the Morning with Jim Bohannon led their morning news magazine program with a segment George McNeilly broadcast the night before when Cal Ripken, Jr. broke Lou Gehrig's streak of 2,131 consecutive Major League Baseball games played.2020-09-0704 min
Sports Business Update1993, The Year in Sports with NBC's George McNeillyA fast-paced half hour that looks back on the year that was.2020-09-0629 min
Sports Business Update1994, The Year in Sports with NBC's George McNeillyIn a year where it seemed that more news came from off the court, field and ice, we take listen to the sounds that made 1994 a most memorable year in sports.2020-09-0629 min
Sports Business Update1995, The Year in Sports with NBC's George McNeillyA look back on 1995, The Year in Sports2020-09-0629 min
Sports Business Update1996, The Year in Sports with NBC's George McNeillyA look back on all the excitement that was 1996, The Year in Sports. Triumph, tragedy and our togetherness at the Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls win a 4th NBA Championship, Evander Holyfield joins Muhammad Ali as the other boxer to reclaim the Heavyweight title three different times, Joe Torre and the New York Yankees win the World Series, Dallas won the Super Bowl for the third time in four years and so much more. 2020-09-0629 min
Sports Business UpdateA look back at the biggest and best in radio sports hosted by Jim BohannonAm still searching for an interview we did with Tom Seaver upon his induction into Cooperstown and came across a sales demo we produced during my time with Westwood One. Here's some background for those who don’t follow media closely. In the late 80’s, then a mostly music driven programming distributor, WW1 acquired the venerable Mutual Radio Network, longtime home of Notre Dame Football as well as radio talk shows hosted by Larry King and Jim Bohannon. Soon after being signed by NBC to broadcast from my first Summer Olympics, WW1 would acquire the iconic NBC Radio Network, reloca...2020-09-0405 min
Sports Business Update1992, The Year in Sports with NBC's George McNeillyRelive the year in sports that was 1992 as the Dream Team strikes Basketball Gold, Magic Johnson wins the NBA All Star MVP in his comeback from an HIV Diagnosis, Toronto's Blue Jays are World Series Champions, Mike Tyson is convicted of rape, The Chicago Bulls and Duke University are the kings of men's basketball, Richard Petty retires as NASCAR's Winningest Driver and so much more.2020-09-0429 min
Sports Business UpdateIt's the 25th Anniversary of Cal Ripken, Jr's Claim to Baseball ImmortalitySeptember 5th, 1995 (Baltimore, MD.) Cal Rikpen Jr. played in his 2,130th consecutive Major League Baseball game and helped the Baltimore Orioles defeat the California Angels, 8-0, in front of 46,804 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Sports Business Update Host George McNeilly was there for NBC and shares some of the atmosphere from the night the ironman record of Yankees Legend Lou Gerhig was matched, and then broken the following night.2020-09-0401 min
Sports Business UpdatePartnership Activation in Minor League Baseball During the PandemicToday on Sports Business Update we discuss partnership activation in sports. With so much emphasis on our new normal with the pandemic including no fans at events, teams and players working in a so-called bubble and revenues lost, we thought it would be interesting to speak to a leader in minor league baseball. Our guest is Sarah Leo, Director of Partnership Activation for the Macon Bacon on the Coastal Plain League.The following is taken directly from www.MaconBaconBaseball.com:When a star baseball player graduates from high school, they have two choices in pursuing t...2020-07-2923 min
Sports Business UpdateTaking you inside the NBA campus (bubble) at Walt Disney World in advance of play resumingThe much-anticipated resumption of the NBA season is set for July 30. We have not had a game since March 11 when the league went on hiatus because of the coronavirus pandemic. Early last month, the NBA's Board of Governors approved a competitive format with no fans on site to be entirely hosted at Walt Disney World where a bubble has been created for each of the 22 teams who made the cut based on their records. The NBA is not referring to it as a bubble, but rather a campus where each team’s players are part of a 37-per...2020-07-1621 min
Sports Business UpdateBehind the Scenes at Orlando's Shingle Creek Golf ClubArnold Palmer's legacy is alive and well at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando. The 18-hole Shingle Creek Golf Club is a championship course designed by Arnold Palmer Design Company. Golfers can enjoy stunning views of the natural landscape while teeing it up to extra-long par 4s and par 5s, while facing a variety of shot-making opportunities along the way. Today on Sports Business Update, Ryan Hosford, Director of Golf is our guest with host George McNeilly.2020-07-0916 min
Sports Business UpdateTour Edge Golf - Diamonds Go ForeverSome of the most forgiving golf clubs you will ever own, and at a great price. Today Sports Business Update introduces you to Tour Edge and the EXS Exotics line of drivers, woods and irons. Host George McNeilly goes one on one with its founder and president David Glod2020-06-1904 min
Sports Business UpdateWill the 2020 Ryder Cup Be Canceled Due to the Pandemic?Today on Sports Business Update, we hear from PGA TOUR players Rickie Fowler and Jim Furyk on competing for the second week in a row with no fans in attendance as action shifts to Hilton Head, South Carolina.Furyk, a former Ryder Cup Captain and current Vice Captain to Steve Stricker for Team USA, speaks in depth about whether or not we will have the biannual event as scheduled for September due to the Coronavirus pandemic.2020-06-1705 minSports Business UpdateThe PGA TOUR Returns from Pandemic HiatusHost George McNeilly previews the Charles Schwab Challenge. It's the first full field, PGA TOUR event since cancellation of the Players Championship three months ago. In this report, you will hear from Rory McIlroy, Brooks Koepka, Harold Varner, III and defending champion Kevin Na.2020-06-1104 min