21 Aug
published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Monday, August 21st, 2023 – 11:13 am
In this week’s “Pittsburgh Pop,” Tim Benz and Rob Owen discuss the Guns N’ Roses concert, “Winning Time,” Ashoka’s release, and the latest on the writer’s strike.
17 Aug
published in category: Next on the Tee on Thursday, August 17th, 2023 – 12:39 pm
On this episode I talk with LPGA Legend and should be World Golf Hall of Famer Jane Blalock, one of the most influential marketers in the game’s history Rich Katz, and PGA Professional and long-time Woods family friend Joe Grohman.
Jane and I discuss the upcoming Senior US Women’s Open for which she helped lobby the USGA. We talk about the possibility of the LPGA Legends Tour adding more majors including a Masters Tournament and a mixed team event with the Champions Tour players. They do have a women’s team event set for later this year in Lexington, Kentucky. I also get Jane’s thoughts on whether the PIF will turn their attention to the LPGA if their partnership with the PGA Tour goes through.
Rich Katz is the Founder of Billy Casper Golf and a long-time marketing expert, player representative, and industry consultant. Rich talks about his relationship with Billy Casper and the man Billy was. We also hear about the work he’s doing now with Golf Nation, some of the innovative products that deserved more attention but failed, and the new On Core golf ball that could revolutionize the golf ball market.
Joe Grohman is back to set the record straight on Earl Woods and what Joe witnessed as Tiger grew from a junior champion to a 2 time US Amateur Champion. Joe was the Pro at the Navy Golf Club at Seal Beach in Long Beach, California where Earl was a member. Joe saw Tiger developing his game as a young player. We hear about the father Earl was and what Tiger was like as a teenager.
14 Aug
published in category: Next on the Tee on Monday, August 14th, 2023 – 9:55 am
Talking Adaptive Golf, Managing The Big 3, Faldo, Vijah, Langer, Price, and Much More with former IMG Agent John Simpson…
John Simpson is the Founder of the On Course Foundation, dedicated to assisting our wounded Veterans and helping them learn or relearn how to play the game through their Adaptive Golf program. If you are a Veteran or know one who would like to see how they can get you back in the game, please look them up online at www.oncoursefoundationusa.org.
John’s golf industry career took off when he wrote to Mark McCormack, Founder of IMG, and told Mark that he couldn’t grow his organization without him. Mark either believed him or was impressed by John’s boldness because he hired him. We get to hear that amazing story plus:
13 Aug
published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Sunday, August 13th, 2023 – 5:35 pm
Tim Benz and Rob Owen are launching a new podcast, Pittsburgh Pop.
In this week’s Pittsburgh Pop, Tim Benz and Rob Owen give their thoughts on Oppenheimer. They also discuss the upcoming Bill Cowher documentary, “Only Murders in the Building,” and “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.”
09 Aug
published in category: Next on the Tee on Wednesday, August 9th, 2023 – 4:48 pm
On this episode, I’m joined by all-time great Instructor Tom Patri, Two-Time Winner on the PGA Tour Richard Zokol, Equipment Expert Michael Vrska, and all-time great Hockey Analyst Darren Pang.
07 Aug
published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Monday, August 7th, 2023 – 11:08 am
Tim Benz and Rob Owen are launching a new podcast, Pittsburgh Pop.
In this edition of Pittsburgh Pop, Rob Owen and Tim Benz offer reviews of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer.” Plus they discuss a new Mel Blount documentary and “Donkey Hodie.”
02 Aug
published in category: Next on the Tee on Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023 – 2:54 pm
Golf Course Design Hall of Famer Rees Jones plus 3 of the Top Instructors in our game Dr. Alison Curdt, Cindy Miller, and Dave Stockton Jr. join me.
31 Jul
published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Monday, July 31st, 2023 – 10:55 am
Tim Benz and Rob Owen are launching a new podcast, Pittsburgh Pop.
In this week’s “Pittsburgh Pop,” Tim Benz and Rob Owen talk about the ripple effect of the actor’s strike and what will become of the Emmy’s. We get into the prospect of another potential Star Wars spin off series. Plus Rob brings you up to speed on “The Beanie Bubble” (Apple TV+), “Twisted Metal” (Peacock), and “Dark Winds” (AMC).