The Next on the Tee Blog

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 […]

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/NextOnTheTeeSeason12Episode39Part2.mp3 In Part 2 of Season 12, Episode 39, I’m joined by Matt Cahill, the man chosen by the legendary Bob Ford himself to succeed him as Head PGA Professional at Seminole Golf Club. When Ford retired, his short list for the role had just one name—and Club President Jimmy Dunne agreed. Matt shares his […]

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/NextOnTheTeeSeason12Episode39Part1.mp3 On Part 1 of this episode of Next on the Tee, we’re turning up the heat as we look ahead to one of the greatest events in all of sports—the Ryder Cup. With the Captains’ picks announced, the big question is: Did Keegan Bradley get it right? Or did he fall into the “old […]

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/NextOnTheTeeSeason12Episode34Part1.mp3 Fellow Yinzer and fan-favorite Rocco Mediate joins me in Part 1 of the episode. Rocco was recently featured in the inspiring documentary Steel Links, hosted by former Pirates star Neil Walker and featuring Pittsburgh icons like Charlie Batch and Carole Semple-Thompson. Rocco talks about what it was like being a part of that project. […]

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/NextontheTee8-19-25.mp3 In this special bonus edition of Next on the Tee, we’re mixing things up. My good friend Tom Patri kicks things off as we dive into some of the hottest topics in golf right now. We cover USGA President Fred Perpall doubling down on the golf ball rollback—regardless of the PGA Tour’s stance—and debate […]

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/NextOnTheTeeSeason12Episode37Part2.mp3 In Part 2 of Season 12, Episode 37, I’m joined by two guests who bring both heart and innovation to the game. First up, legendary Tour caddie Kip Henley returns to share stories from a lifetime inside the ropes. Beyond his work with stars like Vijay Singh, Brian Gay, Stewart Cink, and Boo Weekly, […]