The Next on the Tee Blog

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/NextOnTheTeeSeason12Episode45Part1.mp3 On this episode of Next on the Tee, I’m joined by two outstanding guests who bring incredible insight from different corners of the golf world. First, LPGA Class A Professional and Top 50 Instructor Debbie O’Connell returns to share her passion for helping players strengthen both their game and their mindset. Debbie is the […]

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/NextOnTheTeeSeason12Episode44Part2.mp3 On this episode of Next on the Tee, I welcome back one of my all-time favorite guests, 1978 PGA Champion John Mahaffey, making his 10th appearance on the show. John and I revisit his special connection to Oakmont, the site of his major championship win, and he shares how the course has evolved since […]

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/NextOnTheTeeSeason12Episode44Part1.mp3 In this episode of Next on the Tee, we kick things off with Brian Klocek, Director of Golf at Totteridge, a course that golfers across Western Pennsylvania know and love. Brian shares the journey of his career, starting with his college days at the Golf Academy of America in Myrtle Beach, to South Hills […]

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/NextOnTheTeeSeason12Episode43Part2.mp3 Back with me this week is a true class act and a member of our Thursday Night Tailgate Guest Hall of Fame—Sirius/XM NFL Radio and NHL Radio host, Zig Fracassi. Zig’s reputation as one of the finest interviewers in the business is well earned, and I’ve long said it’s a mystery how he doesn’t […]

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/NextOnTheTeeSeason12Episode43Part1.mp3 On this episode of Next on the Tee, I’m joined by two of the game’s top instructors, each bringing their own brand of expertise, innovation, and insight to help us all play better and enjoy the game more. First, PGA Master Professional John Hughes returns for his 6th appearance. As a Master Professional, John […]

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/NextOnTheTeeSeason12Episode42.mp3 On this bonus segment of Next on the Tee, I’m joined by 2x Super Bowl Champion Trai Essex. A third-round pick out of Northwestern, Trai spent most of his NFL career with the Steelers, helping them to three Super Bowl appearances and two championships. Now you can hear his insights alongside Charlie Batch on […]

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/NextOnTheTeeSeason12Episode41.mp3 On this episode of Next on the Tee, I’m joined by two outstanding storytellers who bring both creativity and history to the game. First, my good friend Tucker Booth returns to the show. Tucker is a professional entertainer, writer, rapper, and host of the podcast Rappers Don’t Golf. As an author, he’s collaborated on […]

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/NextOnTheTeeSeason12Episode40.mp3 On this bonus edition of Next on the Tee, I’m thrilled to be joined by two outstanding guests who are making a major impact on the game. First up is legendary instructor Jim McLean, one of the most decorated teachers in golf history and a 2025 inductee into the PGA of America Hall of […]