Next on the Tee: Where Golf Legends Live & Your Game Gets Better

It’s an Amateur Golf Special Bonus Edition of Next on the Tee, featuring Robert Morris University Head Coach Steve Shingledecker and Amateur Players Tour Atlanta Chapter owner Sean Pierce.

Steve joins me during this busy U.S. Amateur Championship week at Merion Golf Club and Philadelphia Country Club, where he’ll be on the bag for RMU standout Chuck Tregresser. We break down the upcoming RMU season, the great strides the team has made, and why now they expect to win every time they tee it up. We also talk about the great year Chuck has had and the major accomplishment that it is just getting into their year’s US Amateur field. Steve’ shares his own experience competing in the U.S. Amateur and U.S. Mid-Amateur and what it will be like for him being on the bag for Chuck during the tournament.

Then Sean Pierce takes us inside the Amateur Players Tour and its Atlanta Chapter. With five divisions, verified handicaps, and competitive tournament golf for players of different skill levels, the APT gives everyday golfers the opportunity to experience what it feels like to play golf when every shot actually counts.

From the pressure of the U.S. Amateur at historic Merion to competitive amateur golf you can play yourself, this episode celebrates the players, coaches, competition, and passion that make amateur golf so special.

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Next on the Tee — Where Golf Legends Live and Your Game Gets Better.

Golf instruction, unforgettable stories, and inside perspectives from some of the brightest minds in the game headline this week's edition of Next on the Tee.

Resident Director of Instruction Tom Patri returns fresh off his annual charity golf marathon to discuss how many holes he was able to play and the incredible job he's done raising money for the South Florida PGA Foundation, plus Rory McIlroy's controversial comments about the FedEx Cup Playoffs, and the meteoric rise of PGA Tour rookie Jackson Koivun. Tom also shares lessons learned from coaching more than 125 PGA and LPGA Tour professionals, reveals what separates great players from good ones, explains how 10-15-handicappers can lower their scores faster, and names the best ball striker, driver, wedge player, putter, competitor, and most naturally gifted players he's ever seen.

Then, another one of the top instructors in our game, Virgil Herring joins me to discuss his recognition as one of MSN's Top 10 Keynote Speakers, the messages he hopes every audience takes home, his unique Ryder Cup of Wine event, TEDx speaking experiences, and how he helps players get prepared to win.

In the third segment, sports historian, author, and The Sports Time Traveler podcast host Len Ferman takes us back through some of the greatest stories in sports history. We revisit Arnold Palmer's heartbreaking collapse and Billy Casper's legendary comeback at the 1966 U.S. Open. Len talks about the legends who filled that leaderboard, from Ben Hogan to a very young Johnny Miller. From that gripping story, we shift to tales about the '66 baseball season and a couple of stories near and dear to my heart about Pirates greats Woodie Fryman and Dale Long. We dive way inside Long's stretch of 8 home runs in 8 consecutive games, a record that's been tied but never broken, and what kept Long in the minor leagues so long.

Whether you're looking to improve your game, hear incredible stories from golf history, or gain insights from some of the game's top teachers, this episode delivers another memorable edition of Next on the Tee—where golf legends live and your game gets better.

Go behind the ropes of golf's biggest championships on this episode of Next on the Tee.

Former Director of Golf at The Country Club at Brookline, Brendan Walsh takes you inside what it really takes to host the Ryder Cup, U.S. Open, and U.S. Amateur, while sharing unforgettable stories from the historic 1999 Ryder Cup, his thoughts on Ryan Fox's Open Championship victory, the controversial rulings involving Scottie Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau, the game's pace-of-play problem, and why fan behavior has become one of the Tour's biggest challenges.

Then, former PGA Tour player and University of Florida All-American David Jackson shares his incredible journey from surviving one of the toughest PGA Tour Q-Schools ever to winning on what is now the Korn Ferry Tour. He reflects on competing against future stars like Brad Faxon, Bob Estes, Billy Mayfair, and Duffy Waldorf, earning his PGA Tour card, and what it takes to succeed at the highest level. David also offers an inside look at coaching LPGA rising star Megan Schofill and why he believes she's poised for a breakthrough on the LPGA Tour.

If you're passionate about golf, PGA Tour, Ryder Cup, U.S. Open, Open Championship, major championships, golf instruction, course setup, Q-School, Korn Ferry Tour, and the stories behind the game, this episode delivers exclusive insights you won't hear anywhere else.

Press play and discover what really happens behind the scenes at golf's biggest events—from championship preparation and Tour life to unforgettable moments that shaped the game.

This week on Next on the Tee, I'm joined by two of the game's very best. Legendary golf course architect Rees Jones—known worldwide as "The Open Doctor"—shares stories about designing or renovating more than 225 golf courses including 7 US Open sites, 8 PGA Championship courses, 5 Ryder Cup courses, 2 Walker Cup venues, and 1 President's Cup site. Rees also renovated Bethpage Black and explains why the sign stating the course is meant for highly skilled players is no joke. You'll also hear what makes The Keep at McLemore so special, and how he decides where to put the par 3s and par 5s in his course layouts.

Then, Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor Jeff Smith returns to help us all enjoy the game more. Jeff makes every segment he's a part of so much fun. His teaching style makes him one of the most sought-after teachers in our game. Jeff shares practical advice on the mental side of golf, how to flush away the negative thoughts and where we don't want to it and replace it with something positive...but you'll be surprised how he does that. Jeff is great, and you're really going to enjoy and get a lot out of the segment.

If you love golf course architecture, golf instruction, the mental game, golf course design, and stories from the people who continue to shape our game, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

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Welcome to Next on the Tee – Where Golf Legends Live and Your Game Gets Better.

This trailer is your introduction to one of golf's most celebrated podcasts. In the audio you'll hear from Hall of Famers, major champions, top instructors, legendary broadcasters, and some of the game's greatest storytellers—including voices like Gary Player, Hal Sutton, John Cook, Tim Simpson, Tom Patri, Tom Purtzer, Frank Nobilo, and Keith Hirshland.

Whether you're looking to improve your game, hear incredible behind-the-scenes stories from the legends who actually lived them, or simply spend time with the people who have shaped the game we all love, Next on the Tee delivers entertaining, insightful conversations every week.

Press play and discover why award-winning golf podcast host Chris Mascaro has become a trusted voice for golf fans around the world. Your next favorite golf story starts here.