The Next on the Tee Blog

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/NextOnTheTeeSeason11Episode58Part1.mp3 First, I’ll be joined by Steve Shingledecker, Head Coach of the Robert Morris Men’s Golf Team. This marks the third time I’ve had the privilege of having Steve on the show. He’s doing an outstanding job building a strong program for the only Division 1 men’s golf team in the Pittsburgh area. (Yes, surprisingly, […]

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/NextOnTheTeeSeason11Episode57Part2.mp3 In Part 2 of this week’s show, we’re diving into the holiday season with some fantastic gift ideas for the golfer who seems to have it all. First, I’m joined by Ben Helmrath, VP of Merchandising for Hard Goods at the PGA Tour SuperStore. Ben shares insights into the booming in-home golf simulator market […]

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/NextOnTheTeeSeason11Episode57Part1.mp3 This week on the show, I’m excited to welcome back my “long lost cousin” John Mascari. John will be sharing his thoughts on the proposed changes to the PGA Tour for 2026, which include reducing field sizes, the number of Tour cards available, and the number of Monday qualifiers, among other changes. As someone […]

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/NextOnTheTeeSeason11Episode56Part2.mp3 In Part 2 of Episode 56, I’m thrilled to welcome Jenn Whaley, who’s making her Next on the Tee debut. If her last name sounds familiar, it should—she’s the daughter of Suzy Whaley, former President of the PGA of America and now President of Golf Nation. Suzy has been a wonderful friend of the […]

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/NextOnTheTeeSeason11Episode56Part1.mp3 In Part 1 of this week’s episode, we’re kicking things off with our resident Director of Instruction, Tom Patri, who’s joining us for the 107th time and on the 9th anniversary of the first time he joined the show. Tom and I dive into the proposed changes for the 2025 PGA Tour season, which […]

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/NextOnTheTeeSeason11Episode55.mp3 In this special bonus edition of the show I’m joined by former Houston Oilers Pro Bowl QB Dante Anthony Pastorini. Dan Pastorini is not only a multi-time Hall of Fame athlete but also a Hall of Fame human being. Despite what you might see on commercials, he truly is one of the most interesting […]

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/NextOnTheTeeSeason11Episode54Part2.mp3 In Part 2 of Season 11, Episode 54, I welcome back good friend Matthew Laurance for another fun conversation. No matter how many times we get together, it never seems quite enough. This time, Matthew shares stories from his experience at a Major League Fantasy Camp with a team that’s an unexpected choice for […]

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/NextOnTheTeeSeason11Episode54Part1.mp3 Tom Patri and I dive into the controversy surrounding the high cost of Ryder Cup tickets. With the PGA of America positioning the event as a “Super Bowl-level” spectacle, fans and potential volunteers are feeling the impact of sky-high prices. Tom shares his thoughts on whether the PGA’s pricing strategy is justified, especially given […]