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Larry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Gary McCord, long-time PGA Tour player and CBS golf commentatorGary McCord had a lengthy career on Tour, playing in over 400 PGA Tour events and then playing in another 161 events on the Champions Tour (with two victories), but Gary is probably best known for his 33 year career as a member of the CBS golf telecast crew from 1986-2019. We talk with Gary about life on Tour in the early 70's with Monday qualifying, his lead role in creating the all-exempt Tour in 1983, how he got his start with CBS in 1986 and what it was like to work with legendary producer Frank Chirkinian, his experiences as a broadcaster at The Masters...2024-06-041h 25Larry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Rod Trump, Founder & Chairman of High Pointe Golf ClubRod Trump is a passionate golfer who was looking for a golf course to purchase. Rod discovered High Pointe in Northern Michigan, which was Tom Doak's first golf course design which had opened in 1989 as a daily fee facility and closed in 2009, a victim of the Great Recession. Rod, working with Tom, is reviving High Pointe as an elite national golf club. We talk with Rod about his journey in the game, his baseball exploits growing up in Baltimore, his early experience caddying at Caves Valley, his business career in tech and subsequently as an angel investor, and what led...2024-05-2855 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Hall of Fame Coach Andrea GastonAndrea Gaston has had a stellar coaching career, highlighted by her 22-year run as coach of the USC Women's Golf Team where she won 3 national championships, qualified for the NCAA's 21 years in a row, and coached 50 All-Americans (including 5 NCAA individual champions). We talk to Andrea about her start in golf in Los Angeles, her own notable playing career, her 14 year break from the game, her return to the game where she won back-to-back California State Amateur championships, her pivot to coaching, the keys to her success at USC, her decision to leave USC and Southern California for Texas A&M...2024-05-1950 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Gary Van Sickle, long-time golf writerGary Van Sickle has covered golf for more than 4 decades, including 125 majors and 14 Ryder Cups. We talk to Gary about his start in sports journalism at the Milwaukee Journal, and discuss some of the notable Ryder Cups and other events he has covered, and what it has been like to cover Tiger Woods from his 1st victory in 1996 to his 81st at The Masters in 2019. We also discuss Scottie Scheffler's recent dominance and its historical context, as well as the dramatic impact on the pro game of changes in equipment and the attempt by the game's governing authorities to roll...2024-05-1057 min
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Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands2024-05-031h 17Larry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- David Frost, 10-time winner on the PGA TourDavid Frost has had a wonderful career on tour, winning 10 titles on the PGA Tour and another 6 titles on the Champions Tour. We talk about his growing up in South Africa and learning the game, and his early years as a pro playing in Europe before coming to the US. We also discuss his meetings with Ben Hogan, his high finishes in The Open at Muirfield and Carnoustie, and his family wine business, as well as the distance and equipment issues with today's game and David's all-time 72 hole PGA Tour record for fewest putts.2024-05-031h 03Larry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Don Pooley, multiple winner on the PGA Tour and 2002 US Senior Open championDon Pooley had a long career on both the PGA Tour and the Champions Tour, highlighted by his victory in a playoff over Tom Watson for the 2002 US Senior Open. We talk about his journey in the game, from growing up and learning the game at The Victoria Club in Riverside, CA, walking on the golf team at the University of Arizona, his challenges in securing his PGA Tour card, and then his long and successful career on both Tours. We also get Don's thoughts on a few current issues in the pro game, including LIV and the distance debate.2024-04-2049 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- A 2024 Masters Preview (and more) with Top 100 Teacher Brady RiggsWe talk with our friend, Top 100 Teacher Brady Riggs, about the state of the women's and men's game as we get ready for the season's first major. We discuss Nelly Korda's dominance this year with her 4 consecutive victories, and the tremendous young talent in the women's game as illustrated by the performances we saw in the Augusta National Women's Amateur this past week. We then cover the men's game, the dominance of Scottie Scheffler, what's going on with Justin Spieth and Jordan Thomas, Rory McIlroy's change in approach for this year's Masters, and compare predictions for who might be wearing...2024-04-0844 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Award winning golf journalist Bill FieldsBill Fields has had a long and distinguished career as a golf journalist, and among other awards has received the PGA of America Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism. We talk to Bill about his life in journalism, from his writing for The Daily Tar Heel at UNC and the various newspapers he worked for, to his time at Golf Illustrated and his many years at Golf World Magazine. We discuss several of the more notable in-depth profiles he has done over the years as well as some of the issues facing the game today.2024-04-0550 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Mike Donald, long-time PGA Touring Pro and 1990 US Open Runner-UpMike Donald had a long career on the PGA Tour, making nearly 300 cuts and winning the 1989 Anheuser-Busch Classic. Mike is perhaps most famous for his runner-up finish in the 1990 US Open where he lost in a playoff to Hale Irwin after they were tied at the end of 72 holes and remained tied after their subsequent 18 hole playoff, thereby necessitating a sudden death playoff. Mike talks about growing up in South Florida, his challenges keeping his golf scholarship in college, life on the Tour in the 1980's both before and after the all-exempt tour, how technology has changed the game, and...2024-04-011h 00Larry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Geoff Lofstead, Executive Director of the South Florida PGA SectionGeoff Lofstead is the Executive Director of the South Florida PGA Section, one of the leading sections in the country. We talk with Geoff about his journey in golf administration which has taken him from his first job in golf in his hometown of Morgantown, West Virginia, to tournament director positions in the Iowa and Michigan PGA sections, to his 20+ year career in the South Florida PGA Section. We discuss some of the wonderful mentors he has had along the way and the great experiences he has had in his career.2024-03-2949 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Evan Schiller, Famed Golf Course PhotographerHaving photographed over 700 courses, Evan Schiller is perhaps the most celebrated golf course photographer in the world. We talk with Evan about how he migrated from playing golf in college and on various mini-tours to being a club pro at Quaker Ridge and Westchester CC to dabbling in photography to ultimately making that his career. We discuss what a typical shoot day is like for Evan (including the extensive prep work and scouting that goes into a photo shoot), the changes in photography that he has witnessed over his career, his special relationship with Bandon Dunes and Pebble Beach, his...2024-03-051h 08Larry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Bob Dolan, Professional Emeritus at Columbia Country ClubBob Dolan had a stellar 28 year run as only the third Head Professional in the long history of Columbia Country Club, following in the footsteps of his legendary predecessors Fred McLeod and Bill Strausbaugh. We talk with Bob about how he approached the head pro position at Columbia, his thoughts on teaching and how he feels that the game today is overtaught and under-coached, the importance of not being one-dimensional as a head pro, the experience of hosting USGA championships, his service at the Middle Atlantic PGA Section and with the First Tee of greater Washington, DC, what it was...2024-02-2853 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- 4-Time All-American Rachel Kuehn of Wake ForestRachel Kuehn is one of the top collegiate players in the game. We talk to Rachel about growing up as the daughter of Wake Forest golf legend Brenda Corrie Kuehn and creating her own stellar record at Wake as a 4-time All-American, a two-time ACC Player of the Year, having the lowest 4-year career scoring average in program history, winning 6 tournaments in her college career and leading her team to the NCAA title in 2023 as she went undefeated in match play. We also discuss her notable amateur achievements outside of college, including representing the US in international play on two...2024-02-2337 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Famed Golf Architect Rees JonesRees Jones is one of the most celebrated golf architects in history. As the son of the famous golf architect Robert Trent Jones Sr., he was born into the game of golf, and after working with his dad, Rees started his own design firm nearly 50 years ago. He has designed or renovated more than 270 golf courses in his career, and has earned the moniker "The Open Doctor" for his work in preparing numerous courses for various major championships. We talk with Rees about his career, including the challenges of a renovation versus an original design, what makes a great design...2024-02-2143 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Dan Hicks of NBC SportsDan Hicks has had a stellar career at NBC Sports for the past 32 years, including serving as the lead golf play-by-play announcer for NBC for the past 24 years. We talk to Dan about having a front row seat for Tiger Woods' career and his iconic call for Tiger's US Open win at Torrey Pines in 2008, what it was like to work with Johnny Miller in the booth for nearly 20 years, how he prepares for his golf announcing assignments, the challenges of broadcasting golf as compared to other sports, his relationship with Jim Nantz, and how the Tour is weathering the...2024-02-1653 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Best-Selling Author Alan ShipnuckAlan Shipnuck is one of the leading sportswriters and authors in golf, and most notably has recently published "LIV and Let Die" and the NY Times bestseller "PHIL". We go into depth on these two topics, talking about the various contradictions in Phil Mickelson's life and where he stands with the public, and then discuss at length various aspects of LIV and where LIV vs. the Tour stands today in light of the recent $3 billion investment in the Tour by Strategic Sports Group.2024-02-121h 13Larry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Anne Walker, Head Coach of the Stanford Women's Golf TeamAnne Walker, the Margot and Mitch Milias Director of Women’s Golf at Stanford, has had a remarkable record in her 11 years at Stanford, with two NCAA Team championships in 2015 & 2022 (and reaching the semi-finals an amazing 6 times), three straight NCAA individual champions the past three years, 39 full field victories and 28 All-Americans (including at least one first team All-American in each of her 11 years at Stanford). We talk about her journey from a farm in Scotland to Cal Berkeley to UC-Davis to Stanford, the excitement of that first NCAA championship when Stanford was an underdog and the pressure of the second NC...2024-02-0849 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Mark Hissey, Senior VP for Development at Discovery Land CompanyMark Hissey has had quite an interesting journey, from growing up in an impoverished area of Wales to attending Harvard on scholarship and working in finance for 15 years, to then pivoting to golf by leading the charge to build and open Sebonack Golf Club (where he had a front row seat watching Jack Nicklaus and Tom Doak work together to design Sebonack) and most recently serving as Senior VP for Development for Discovery Land Company. We talk to Mark about all of that, as well as some of his other golf architecture experiences.2024-02-0352 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Top 100 Teacher Brady RiggsWith 2023 rapidly coming to a close, we catch up with our friend Brady Riggs about the seismic events in golf over the past week re the ball rollback and Jon Rahm going to LIV. We also review the results in the Ryder and Solheim Cups, discuss the leading players this past year on both the PGA and LPGA Tours, and contemplate what is ahead on both Tours for 2024.2023-12-121h 05Larry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- John Bodenhamer, Chief Championships Officer of the USGAJohn Bodenhamer is on the senior leadership team at the USGA and oversees all aspects of the USGA's 15 championships, five international competitions, domestic and international qualifying and future site selection. We talk with John about his journey in the game, from a stellar junior career growing up in the Northwest to his college career at BYU, his stint on the Senate Judiciary Committee Staff, his 20+ years as Executive Director of the Pacific Northwest Golf Association and the Washington State Golf Association, and his ensuing dozen plus years at the USGA. We discuss the pillars of the USGA's Championship Strategy and...2023-12-041h 37Larry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Kevin Hammer, USGA Executive Committee MemberWe talk with Kevin Hammer about growing up in South Florida and being immersed in the game at a young age, his success as a junior golfer (being a first-team AJGA All American in 1989) and playing at the University of Florida, and his continued participation in various state and national amateur tournaments as he pursued his business career at Merrill Lynch. Over the past 15 years Kevin has given back to the game with his service first at the Florida State Golf Association, culminating in his FSGA Presidency in 2021-2022, and now as a member of the USGA Executive Committee where...2023-11-2745 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- 3-Time US Mid-Amateur Champion Stewart HagestadStewart Hagestad has compiled one of the great amateur records in golf over the past 10 years, winning 3 US Mid-Amateurs and being on 4 consecutive winning Walker Cup teams for the US, as well as playing in 4 US Opens and 2 Masters (with another US Open and Masters on the docket for 2024 by virtue of his 2023 US Mid-Amateur victory). We talk with Stew about his decision not to turn pro, how he has been able to balance his work life with elite level amateur golf, and his notable achievements in the game.2023-11-1646 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Doug Ferguson, AP National Golf WriterDoug Ferguson has been the AP national golf writer for 25+ years and has received many awards for his work, including the 2019 PGA Lifetime Achievement Award in journalism. We talk with Doug about Tiger, Phil and others as he watched their careers from his front row seat vantage point in covering the PGA Tour over the past quarter century. We also get Doug's thoughts on how the internet and social media has affected golf journalism, as well as his views on LIV and where he sees it going from here.2023-11-061h 09Larry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Jay Karen, CEO of the National Golf Course Owners AssociationWe talk with Jay Karen, long-time CEO of the National Golf Course Owners Association, about the mission of the NGCOA and his thoughts on various issues impacting his members and golf generally, including the impact of third party tee time providers, the role of non-green grass operators such as Top Golf, and how to grow the game.2023-10-301h 08Larry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Emilia Migliaccio, Commentator, NBC Sports/Golf ChannelWe talk with Emilia Migliaccio who is currently a commentator for NBC Sports/Golf Channel. Emilia has had a stellar junior career (3-time Rolex Junior All-American), collegiate career at Wake Forest (4-time All-American, 2023 NCAA Team Champions) and amateur career generally (2022 Women's North & South Amateur champion, 2021 Augusta National Women's Amateur runner-up, gold medalist at 2019 Pan American Games, and winning USA Curtis Cup teams in 2021 and 2022, among other accomplishments). We discuss her success as a golfer, her decision in her senior year at Wake Forest to focus on becoming a golf commentator rather than pursue a pro career, and what it has...2023-10-2050 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Emily Palmer, Chief Member Services Officer of the USGAWe talk with Emily Palmer, Chief Member Services Officer of the USGA. Emily was a Division I golfer at Northern Arizona University and then started her career at the SCGA in various roles before joining the USGA. We discuss her role in overseeing the relationship between the USGA and the Allied Golf Associations (AGA's), as well as the overall mission of the USGA (which is viewed through the lens of Unify, Showcase, Govern and Advance) and the challenges that the USGA is grappling with.2023-09-2852 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- A Preview of the Ryder and Solheim Cups with Top 100 Teacher Brady RiggsWe talk to Top 100 Teacher Brady Riggs about the upcoming Ryder and Solheim Cups, including the make-up of the teams, expectations for various players and fearless predictions for which teams will prevail.2023-09-211h 01Larry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Seth Waugh, CEO of the PGA of AmericaWe talk to Seth Waugh about his journey from the world of finance to CEO of the PGA of America. We discuss his involvement with the PGA Tour in creating the Deutsche Bank Championship in Boston while he was CEO of Deutsche Bank Americas, his involvement with the PGA of America as a member of the Board of Directors, and his becoming CEO of the PGA of America in September 2018. It has been an active tenure for Seth as CEO, and we touch on some of his notable accomplishments, including creating the Back2Golf program during COVID and overseeing the ex...2023-09-1351 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Rhett Evans, CEO of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of AmericaWe talk with Rhett Evans, long-time CEO of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, about the mission and vision of the GCSAA and the various roles and functions that it plays on a variety of issues in serving its more than 19,000 members.2023-09-0638 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Allisen Corpuz, 2023 US Women's Open ChampionWe talk with our reigning US Women's Open Champion Allisen Corpuz about taking up the game at age 4, her tremendous success as a junior in Hawaii and as a collegiate player at USC, and her two years on the LPGA Tour, culminating in her US Open victory earlier this summer at Pebble Beach.2023-08-3039 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Josh Sens of Golf MagazineWe talk with long-time Golf Magazine writer Josh Sens about how he got started writing in the golf space and the many interesting characters he has met along the way and the places he has been (which included competing in the North Korean Open). We also touch on a number of current topics, including the LIV-PGA Tour saga, Phil Mickelson and the latest revelations from the Billy Walters book, the distance issues and the USGA's Model Local Rule on the ball, and more generally the challenges facing the game today.2023-08-2150 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Nathan Grube, long-time Tournament Director of the Travelers ChampionshipWe talk with Nathan Grube, the long-time tournament director at The Travelers Championship, about his journey from growing up in San Diego to trying to walk on to the team at Auburn to getting the tournament director position for a PGA tour event at a remarkably young age (and moving to Connecticut from Alabama with his wife and young family). The Travelers Championship has garnered a number of awards under Nathan's leadership, and we discuss with Nathan what goes into putting on the tournament and how he has made it so successful.2023-08-131h 14Larry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- SCPGA Hall of Fame Teacher Alison CurdtDr. Alison Curdt is one of the most notable teachers in Southern California. She is a dual PGA and LPGA Master Professional, a member of the SCPGA Teaching Hall of Fame and a former LPGA National Teacher of the Year, among other awards. We talk with her about her career as a teacher, her approach to students, her playing career and her thoughts on today's LPGA.2023-08-0530 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Darren Davis, Golf Course Superintendent at Olde Florida Golf ClubDarren Davis is a nationally recognized golf course superintendent at Olde Florida Golf Club and a former President of the Golf Course Superintendent Association of America. We talk with Darren about his experiences as a superintendent and his views on some of the golf course maintenance issues facing the game.2023-07-1141 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Dean Knuth, The Pope of SlopeDean Knuth was the longstanding Senior Director of Handicapping, GHIN and Green Section Administration at the USGA, and was the prime developer of the USGA's obstacle-based course rating system as well as the slope rating system (hence his nickname "The Pope of Slope"). We talk with Dean about all of his accomplishments at the USGA, as well as his life in golf beyond the USGA.2023-07-0357 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Tom Wildenhaus, Director of Golf at Olde Florida Golf ClubTom Wildenhaus is the longstanding Director of Golf (and more) at Olde Florida Golf Club and 2021 PGA Golf Professional of the Year. We talk with Tom about his life in golf, not only at Olde Florida but also in the PGA at both the sectional level in South Florida and the national level.2023-06-2538 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- A US Open Preview (and much more) with Top 100 Teacher Brady RiggsWe preview the upcoming US Open at LACC with Top 100 Teacher Brady Riggs. We also discuss the seismic events of last week regarding LIV and the PGA Tour, as well as the stunning pro debut of Rose Zhang.2023-06-121h 05Larry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Ray Cronin & Jim Butler of Club BenchmarkingClub Benchmarking has revolutionized the private club business by providing data-centric products and services which allow clubs to have the requisite facts to guide their decision-making process. We talk with Ray Cronin, founder and former CEO, and Jim Butler, present CEO, about how Club Benchmarking came about, the value it provides to clubs, the mistakes they commonly see clubs make, and the trends and best practices they see in the club industry.2023-06-0855 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Best-Selling Author Michael BambergerFor our 60th episode, we speak with best-selling author Michael Bamberger about his journey in golf, his experiences as a caddie for a brief time and as a writer at Sports Illustrated for 20+ years, his two most recent superb books and his thoughts on where the game stands today with LIV and the PGA Tour.2023-05-2755 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- The Maggie Hathaway Project with Akbar Chisti and Kevin GigaxIn conjunction with the return of the US Open to LA after 75 years, LACC, the USGA and the SCGA have undertaken a collaborative project to restore the Maggie Hathaway Golf Course in South LA and support the SCGA Junior Golf Foundation's programming. We talk with two folks who are involved in this project -- Akbar Chisti, founder of Seamus Golf, and Kevin Gigax, executive director of the SCGA Junior Golf Foundation. We discuss with Akbar how he came to create Seamus Golf and how this project fits in well with his thoughts on the game, and we talk with Kevin ab...2023-05-2541 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Jim Richerson, 42nd President of the PGA of America and GM at Riviera CCWe talk to Jim about his long and distinguished career in the golf industry, starting with a 17-year stint with Marriott, followed by 10 years with Kohler and 4 years with Troon, before becoming the GM at Riviera Country Club in 2021. We also discuss his leadership positions at the PGA of America, which culminated in Jim becoming the 42nd President of the PGA of America in 2020.2023-05-131h 09Larry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Kevin Heaney, long-time Executive Director of the SCGAKevin Heaney recently retired from the Southern California Golf Association after a long and stellar career. We talk with Kevin about how he got to the SCGA, his many accomplishments during his nearly 40 years at the SCGA (including the last 17 years as Executive Director), and what's on the horizon for the SCGA and other Allied Golf Associations.2023-04-281h 00Larry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- John McNair, COO of JC ResortsWe talk with John McNair about his journey in golf from player to club pro to the management side of the golf business, his accomplishments in his 20+ years at JC Resorts, and his service to the PGA at both the section and national level.2023-04-2043 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- John Sawin, Vice President & Director of Golf at the Pebble Beach CompanyWe talk with John Sawin, VP & Director of Golf at Pebble Beach, about growing up as a junior golfer at Merion, his stellar collegiate and amateur career and his journey from investment banking to Pebble Beach. We discuss John's role at Pebble Beach, including working with the USGA in light of Pebble's status as an anchor site for the USGA, some of the recent changes that have been made to the course, and the upcoming US Women's Open at Pebble.2023-04-1147 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- A Masters Preview (and much more) with Top 100 Teacher Brady RiggsWe preview the upcoming Masters tournament with Top 100 Teacher Brady Riggs, including the likely contenders, the impact of the LIV golfers and the lengthening of the 13th hole. We also discuss the USGA's recently proposed model local rule regarding the shortened golf ball for elite male players, the PGA Tour's response to LIV with its newly structured limited field no cut designated events, and Rose Zhang's gutty victory at the Augusta National Women's Amateur.2023-04-051h 07Larry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Fred Perpall, 67th President of the United States Golf AssociationWe talk to Fred Perpall about his journey from growing up in Nassau, Bahamas, to becoming the 67th President of the USGA. Fred, who is the CEO of the Beck Group, an international architecture and construction firm, came to the game a bit later in the life, but having been bitten by the bug, he brings great passion and leadership to the game. We talk about a number of recent USGA developments, including anchor sites, the new Adaptive Open, the enhancements that have been made to the US Women's Open, the USGA's collaboration with the Los Angeles Country Club and th...2023-03-3152 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Ted Antonopoulos, Honorary Golf Professional at Mayacama Golf ClubWe talk to Ted Antonopoulos, long-time head professional at Mayacama Golf Club, about his wonderful career in the game. Starting as an assistant to the legendary teaching pro Ben Doyle at Carmel Valley Ranch, Ted has had positions at a number of notable clubs, and was the original head pro at Mayacama Golf Club in Sonoma County in Northern California where he was instrumental in establishing the wonderful culture of that club. Ted is also one of the leading rules experts in golf, and has officiated at many major championships.2023-03-241h 43Larry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Ken Morton, Jr., of Haggin Oaks and Morton GolfWe talk to Ken Morton, Jr., who along with his dad and brother run the Haggin Oaks golf operation in Sacramento and its famous golf superstore. It is by far the largest golf superstore in the country located at a golf facility, and we discuss how it came about, its online component (Morton Golf), and what makes it so successful. We also discuss the many ways in which Ken and his family, through the Morton Golf Foundation, have given back to the Sacramento community.2023-03-2156 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Dan Rapaport of Barstool SportsDan Rapaport, after having spent time as a golf journalist at Sports Illustrated and Golf Digest, is now both a golf writer and a podcaster at Barstool Sports. We talk about his role as the Tiger correspondent at Golf Digest and some of the notable pieces he has written, as well as his thoughts on LIV, his role on the Netflix series "Full Swing" and other hot topics in the golf world.2023-03-1546 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Joe Grohman, 2021 PGA of America Patriot Award winnerWe talk to Joe Grohman, who is a nationally recognized golf instructor specializing in rehabilitation clinics for disabled veterans, blind people, Wounded Warriors and other folks with various challenges. Joe spent 20 years of his career at the Navy Golf Course in Cypress, California, where he met and worked with a young Tiger Woods, and we reminisce about his many experiences on Team Tiger, and then discuss Joe's terrific work in the adaptive golf space.2023-03-0656 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Mike Loustalot, Co-Founder & Chief Evangelist of Sagacity GolfWe talk with Mike Loustalot of Sagacity Golf. Mike's career in the golf industry has involved using data to more efficiently run golf courses. We talk with Mike about his journey from growing up in a family of golf professionals and competing as a player in college to helping to transform how golf facilities conduct their operations.2023-02-261h 08Larry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Paul Levy, 40th President of the PGA of AmericaWe talk with Paul Levy, 40th President of the PGA of America, about his career as a club professional and in club operations and development, and his experiences in the Southern Texas and Southern California PGA Sections as well as at the national level of the PGA where he served as Secretary, Vice President and ultimately President. We discuss his role in moving the PGA headquarters to Texas from Florida and also his experiences with the Ryder Cup Task Force.2023-02-201h 03Larry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Matthew Kent, former touring professional and founder of Kent World TravelWe talk to Matt Kent about his playing career as the #1 amateur in South Africa and his time on the professional tours, and his current life as the founder and managing director of Kent World Travel.2023-02-131h 00Larry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Tom Addis III, Executive Director Emeritus, SCPGAWe talk with long-time SCPGA Executive Director and former PGA of America President Tom Addis III about his many stellar accomplishments and experiences in golf.2023-02-061h 08Larry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Rob Oosterhuis, GM/COO at Royal Palm Yacht & Country ClubWe talk to Rob Oosterhuis about growing up as the son of golfing great Peter Oosterhuis, his playing career and becoming a PGA member, and his evolution beyond golf to management at resorts and more recently at private country clubs.2023-01-221h 32Larry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Jim Smith, Jr., COO/Director of Golf at The Philadelphia Cricket ClubWe talk to Jim Smith, Jr., about his path to The Philadelphia Cricket Club, what life is like at the nation's oldest country club which dates back to 1854, and the importance of being "purple".2023-01-0959 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Jason Epstein, Director of Golf & Athletics at Congressional Country ClubWe talk to Jason Epstein about his journey in the game to his present position at Congressional Country Club, some of the memorable experiences he has had along the way, and what his professional life is like at one of the game's iconic clubs.2022-12-2155 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- David Reasoner, Head Professional at The Ridgewood Country ClubDavid Reasoner has spent his entire professional career at The Ridgewood Country Club. We talk to David about how he first started at Ridgewood, how he got the head pro job at such a young age and what life at Ridgewood has been like for him, as well as his thoughts on the profession generally.2022-12-1242 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Craig Kessler, Director, Public Affairs, SCGACraig Kessler is Director, Public Affairs at the SCGA. Craig is regarded as the gold standard in public advocacy for golf. We talk to Craig about how he got started and some of the notable issues facing the game today.2022-12-021h 10Larry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Jared Doerfler of the Perfect Putt NewsletterJared Doerfler is the creator of the Perfect Putt, a free weekly newsletter which covers the business side of golf. We talk to Jared about how he got started and some of the notable topics he has covered.2022-11-1744 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Jill McGill, 2022 US Senior Women's Open ChampionWe talk to Jill McGill about her playing career and her great victory this past summer in the US Senior Women's Open.2022-11-081h 11Larry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Mike Harmon, Former Tour Player and Director of Golf at Secession Golf ClubWe talk to Mike Harmon, who played the PGA Tour and was the Director of Golf at Secession Golf Club for many years. We discuss his wide-ranging experiences in the game as both a player and a club professional.2022-10-171h 13Larry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Top 100 Teacher Brady RiggsWith the PGA Tour season wrapping up, we catch up with our friend Brady Riggs on the year in golf. We touch base on where we are with LIV and the PGA Tour's responses to date, as well as discuss the impressive talent on both the PGA and LPGA Tours and how much fun it would be to have a combined team tournament with both men and women.2022-10-031h 21Larry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Cary Cozby, Director of Golf at Southern Hills Country ClubWe talk to 2016 PGA Professional of the Year Award winner Cary Cozby about his life in golf. We discuss his growing up in Bartlesville, OK and learning the game at Hillcrest CC where his dad was the head pro, his college golf career at the University of Oklahoma (where his two brothers subsequently played as well), and his experiences as the director of golf at Southern Hills (which included caddying for Tiger Woods earlier this year during his practice round for the PGA at Southern Hills).2022-09-201h 19Larry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Bob Vokey of Titleist Vokey Design WedgesWe talk to Bob Vokey about his legendary career as a clubmaker and in particular his creation of Titleist Vokey Design Wedges. Bob has designed wedges for many of the game's greatest players and is one of the world's foremost wedge designers.2022-09-1250 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Luke Reese, author of the golf book "One for the Memory Banks"We talk to Luke Reese about his terrific new book "One for the Memory Banks", which details the wonderful experiences he had playing matches with his friends on the links courses of the UK and Ireland.2022-08-311h 03Larry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Sean Palmer, Director of Golf at The Union League of PhiladelphiaWe talk to Sean Palmer, Director of Golf at The Union League of Philadelphia, about how he has led the famed city club's remarkable expansion into golf over the past 8 years. We also discuss Sean's time as the senior assistant golf professional at Merion Golf Club.2022-08-2955 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Eric Eshleman, Director of Golf at The Country Club of BirminghamWe talk to 2019 PGA Professional of the Year Award winner Eric Eshleman about his life in golf and his great success as Director of Golf at The Country Club of Birmingham. We discuss his spectacular junior program and some of his notable students, as well as his thoughts generally on being a club professional.2022-08-2257 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Antitrust Expert Craig Seebald on the LIV-PGA Tour Antitrust CaseWe go into depth on the LIV-PGA Tour antitrust case with Craig Seebald, a leading antitrust attorney.2022-08-161h 18Larry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Jimmy Roberts of NBC SportsWe talk to Jimmy Roberts of NBC Sports about his life in golf and his stellar career in sports as a broadcaster, essayist, interviewer and reporter.2022-08-0855 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Walter Driver Jr., former President of the USGAWe talk to Walter Driver Jr., former President of the USGA, about his life in golf.2022-07-2857 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Jim Hirsch of Recoveryshot.orgWe talk to Jim Hirsch, a long-time writer and producer in the entertainment industry and the CEO of Recoveryshot.org, whose mission is to bring the healing power of golf to persons suffering from a debilitating illness or injury.2022-07-1947 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Dr. Steven HollarDr. Steven Hollar is a member of the Western Golf Association and a golf aficionado who has played all over the world. He is also a member of an Indiana State High School Basketball Championship Team, both in real life and in the movie "Hoosiers". We talk to him about all of the above in a fun and wide-ranging conversation.2022-07-121h 16Larry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- SCGA President Nikki GatchWe talk with SCGA President Nikki Gatch about her life in the game of golf, and her unique status of having leadership positions in both the SCGA and the SCPGA.2022-06-2250 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Top 100 Teacher Brady Riggs on LIV Golf, the US Open and Much MoreWe talk with Top 100 Teacher Brady Riggs about LIV Golf, the US Men's and Women's Opens, Stanford's victory in the NCAA's and the recently completed PGA.2022-06-081h 24Larry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Scott Nye, Director of Golf at Merion Golf ClubWe talk to Scott Nye about Merion and its place in golf history, both past, present and future, as Merion has hosted more USGA championships than any other club.2022-05-231h 04
Larry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Hall of Famer Amy AlcottWe talk to Amy Alcott about her stellar career in golf, which began with her putting to soup cans she put in the ground around her house as a young child, and ended with her winning 29 LPGA titles, including 5 majors, and being inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame.2022-05-111h 00Larry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Ted Bishop, 38th President of the PGA of the AmericaWe talk to Ted Bishop, 38th President of the PGA of America, about his experiences with some of the legends in the game such as Byron Nelson and Sam Snead, and his time as PGA President, including his experiences with Tom Watson and the Ryder Cup.2022-04-281h 14Larry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Jeff Kiddie, Head Golf Professional at Aronimink Golf ClubWe talk to Jeff Kiddie about his path from a young golfer in the Rochester, NY area to head golf pro at Aronimink Golf Club. We discuss the Gil Hanse restoration project at this Donald Ross gem, and Jeff's roles as a rules official, top merchandiser and President of the Philadelphia PGA Section.2022-04-1353 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- A 2022 Masters Preview and Much More with Top 100 Teacher Brady RiggsWe talk with Top 100 Teacher Brady Riggs about what's up with Phil, the recent Dinah Shore Tournament and the Augusta National Women's Amateur and the latest in the women's game, and we preview the 2022 Masters and discuss Tiger mania at this year's tournament and debate whether Tiger or Jack is the GOAT.2022-04-061h 35Larry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Larry Dornisch, Director of Golf at Muirfield Village Golf ClubWe talk to Larry Dornisch, long-time Director of Golf at Muirfield Village Golf Club and recent winner of the PGA's prestigious Bill Strausbaugh Award.2022-03-1751 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Brendan Walsh, Head Professional at The Country ClubWith the 2022 U.S. Open being held at The Country Club, we get the chance to talk with long-time head professional Brendan Walsh about the course, the preparations for the U.S. Open and the rich history of The Country Club.2022-03-0757 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- PGA Club Pro Tony RobertoWe talk with long-time PGA Club Pro Tony Roberto about the golf scene in New England and his experiences at various clubs during his long tenure as a PGA pro.2022-03-0146 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Concert Golf Partners CEO Peter NanulaWe talk with Peter Nanula, CEO of Concert Golf Partners, about his career in the golf industry and how Concert Golf Partners works with private clubs.2022-02-0449 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- LPGA Founder Shirley SporkWe talk with 94 year old LPGA Founder and PGA Golf Hall of Famer Shirley Spork about her remarkable life in the game of golf.2022-01-251h 06Larry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- A 2022 Kick-Off Conversation with Brady RiggsAs we start the new year, we talk with Top 100 Teacher Brady Riggs about predictions for the coming year and the state of the game.2022-01-101h 02Larry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Joe & Patrick CaseyA 2-for-1 on this edition of The Golf Guy Podcast. We talk with Joe Casey, long-time PGA member going back to the days of Walter Hagen and the Western NY State PGA Section, and his son Patrick, who most recently was Director of Golf at Brentwood Country Club.2021-12-0755 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Kevin GigaxKevin is the long-time Executive Director of the SCGA Junior Golf Foundation. We discuss how the Foundation operates in Southern California and the great work being done by Kevin and his team to grow the game among juniors who would likely not otherwise be exposed to golf.2021-11-3037 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- John R. Rydell IIJohn has had long career in golf, both as a player dating back to his days as captain of the Yale Golf Team as well as his time serving as SCGA President and now General Counsel. We discuss a number of issues facing the game as well as a few of John's fun experiences in golf over the years, including the impressive roster of courses he has played all over the world.2021-11-2055 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- Ryder Cup, Solheim Cup and more with Top 100 Teacher Brady RiggsAs we head into the Ryder Cup, we have a lively and extended conversation with Top 100 Teacher Brady Riggs about why the Europe seems to prevail so frequently over the US. We also take a look back at the recent Solheim Cup and the season-ending Tour Championship.2021-09-141h 11Larry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- A Pre-Torrey Pines US Open chat with former USGA President Jim VernonJim Vernon was USGA President when the US Open was last held at Torrey Pines in 2008. We talk about that remarkable tournament as well as Jim's other experiences with the USGA and in the game generally over his long distinguished career.2021-06-1637 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- A Discussion of Phil's Historic PGA Victory with Brady RiggsIn the wake of Phil's stunning victory in the PGA at Kiawah Island, we discuss not only the tournament but Phil's historical standing in the game.2021-05-2459 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- A Preview of the 2021 Masters with Brady RiggsBrady and I discuss not only the upcoming Masters, but also the latest developments with some notable players, as well as the state of the game overall and the LPGA Tour in particular, and how to grow the game.2021-04-081h 06Larry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast with Brady Riggs -- 2/1/2021Brady and I discuss the Patrick Reed rules incident at length, and then discuss the Champions Tour as well as the struggles of Rory getting back to the winners circle and Jordan finding his game.2021-02-031h 00Larry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast -- A Wrap-Up of the 2020 Masters with Brady RiggsA fun discussion with Top 100 Teacher Brady Riggs about the unique 2020 Masters, and what's next for Brady2020-11-181h 02Larry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast with Todd Eckenrode of Origins Golf Design -- 10/2/20The Golf Guy Podcast with Todd Eckenrode of Origins Golf Design -- 10/2/20 by Larry The Golf Guy2020-10-0342 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast with Danny Wax of Forelinx -- 8/27/20A fun conversation with Forelinx Founder and CEO Danny Wax. We talk about his time as a pro on the Nationwide (now Korn Ferry)Tour, and his subsequent creation and development of Forelinx, an end-to-end golf rewards platform that enables users to book golf tee times, play fantasy golf and more.2020-08-2841 minLarry The Golf GuyThe Golf Guy Podcast with Brady Riggs -- 8/22/20Always wonderful to talk to the great Brady Riggs, member of the SCPGA Teaching Hall of Fame. We cover a number of developments on the pro tour since the restart, plus the recent US Amateur at Bandon Dunes.2020-08-2348 min
The Trauma TherapistEpisode 36: Larry Decker, PhDDr. Larry Decker has been has been a student of universal Sufism for over 40 years and has been treating combat veterans for over 30 years first in the VA and now in private practice as a contract/provider.He has published numerous articles in several technical/scholarly journals on the treatment of combat PTSD.Dr. Decker’s book, The Alchemy of Combat (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1941810063/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1941810063&linkCode=as2&tag=wescoatrapro-20&linkId=5CHCN572OWI7RRLW), published by Omega Publications has just been released. In this boo...2014-11-1053 min