Better Than I Found It

223 | Giovana Maymon Oct 28, 2024

Today's guest is the University of Arizona's Women's head coach, Giovana Maymon. Now in her first year, her team has won two of the four tournaments they have entered. Giovana was also a member of Baylor's 2015 NCAA runner-up team. Throughout this episode, you will get a good sense of how enthusiastic Giovana is. Thank you for joining the podcast Giovana!

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Edited by Chris Berry

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

222 | Mikkel Bjerch-Andresen Oct 21, 2024

Returning to the podcast is Mikkel Bjerch-Andresen, former Baylor golfer and assistant coach. Mikkel shares insights into his life since returning to Norway and reflects on the impact Viktor Hovland has had on Norwegian golf. He also talks about the pride he takes in following the early professional career of former Baylor golfer Johnny Keefer. In the final segment, Mikkel discusses his newsletter, which covers various college golf topics, including recruiting, roster data, and intriguing scoring statistics. Thank you for joining the podcast Mikkel!

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Edited by Chris Berry

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221 | Kyle Porter Oct 14, 2024

Today's guest is Kyle Porter, a former CBS reporter with 12 years of experience. In this conversation with Coach, Kyle shares his athletic journey, how he developed a passion for golf, and some of his favorite tour players to interview, along with the reasons why. They also explore the significance of college golf as a pipeline to the PGA Tour, highlighting the PGA Tour University program. Kyle wraps up by discussing his latest venture, a golf newsletter called Normal Sport. Thank you for joining the podcast Kyle!

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220 | Bronc Fleming Oct 07, 2024

Joining us today is the Men's and Women's coach at Western Texas College, Bronc Fleming. With a background in FFA and competitive rodeo, Bronc talks of his journey into coaching. They continue to talk about the most influential coach in Bronc's life and the possible impact NCAA legislation for roster limits might have on junior colleges. They close the episode with Bronc's Christian faith and how it impacts his coaching. Thank you for joining the podcast Bronc!

219 | Dudley Hart Sep 30, 2024

Today's guest is a long-time PGA player and current Associate Head Coach at the University of Florida, Dudley Hart. They speak about his father's influence on his development as a player as well as his iconic college coach, Buddy Alexander. Dudley recalls his heartbreaking runner-up finish to Arizona State at his last college tournament in 1990. He also shares his playing and coaching philosophies. Thank you for joining the podcast Dudley!

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218 | Johnny Keefer Sep 23, 2024

On the podcast today is former Baylor Golf All-American, Johnny Keefer. Johnny finished his college career at NCAA Championship with an 11th-place finish at La Costa. Johnny was the only player to be a 3-time All-American and 3-time Scholar-Athlete of the Year, as well as matching Jimmy Walker's all-time low-scoring average record. Johnny and Coach talk about his experience on the PGA Tour Americas. After missing the first 6 tournaments due to college golf, he had 9 top-5s and one victory, earning him full status on the Korn Ferry Tour. Thank you for joining the podcast Johnny!

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Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Edited by Chris Berry

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

217 | Greg Allen Sep 16, 2024

Joining us today is Greg Allen, Vanderbilt's Head Women's Coach. Greg and Coach talk about his upbringing from the small town of Beachmont, Kentucky as well as his path through the American Junior Golf Association into college golf. He has seen success in 15 NCAA Championship appearances and a National Runner-Up finish in 2002. He's coached 3 national players of the year and plenty of All-Americans. One of his notable players is Lorena Ochoa at University of Arizona, who later went on to become world number 1. Thank you for joining the podcast Greg!

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216 | Frank Darby Sep 09, 2024

On the episode, today is Frank Darby, former St. Johns head coach. Darby talks about some of the challenges golfing in a northern climate, pitfalls of overcoaching, as well as some advice from a famous basketball coach. They discuss some of Darby's former players notably, 2025 Ryder Cup Captain, Keegan Bradley. Darby also hosts a show on Sirius XM Radio and is an active member of the metropolitan section of the PGA of America. Thank you for joining the podcast Frank!

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Edited by Chris Berry

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

215 | Jeff McMillian Sep 02, 2024

Joining us today is Jeff McMillian, a dear friend of Coach McGraw and the best junior golfer of his time. Jeff played at Oklahoma State, Mini-Tour golf, the finals of tour school 4 times, and played in two US Opens. Jeff also runs a company called Backtee Sports. Jeff and Coach McGraw are great examples of how golf can make lifelong friends. Thank you for joining the podcast Jeff!

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Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

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Edited by Chris Berry

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

214 | Kyle Jones Aug 26, 2024

Joining us today is former Baylor Golf All-American, Kyle Jones. Returning to Baylor as an Assistant Golf Coach, Kyle tells us his story of why he ended his playing career and what his life is like as a husband and father. Thank you for joining the podcast Kyle!

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213 | Mark Mueller Aug 19, 2024

On this episode, we are joined by Grand Canyon University Coach, Mark Mueller. In his 13th year at GCU and 12th as the head coach, he has seen his teams improve to win the conference championship and be at the regional championship within the last two years. Mark talks about his coaching and recruiting philosophy while giving insights into what he is like as a coach. Thank you for joining the podcast Mark!

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Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Edited by Chris Berry

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

212 | JD Fletcher Aug 12, 2024

JD Fletcher, Miami of Ohio Head Coach, is joining us today. Entering his 4th year, he is consistently a prepared coach that improves upon his program every year. Thank you for joining the podcast JD!

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211 | Annie Young Aug 05, 2024

Joining the podcast today is Annie Young, former University of Tulsa Women's Coach. She has recently moved to Oklahoma State University as an Assistant Coach due to their newly adopted child. Annie and Coach McGraw discuss the adoption process and her excitement about returning to her alma mater. Thank you for joining the podcast Annie!

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210 | Davis Ovard Jul 29, 2024

Joining us this week is Baylor Golfer, Davis Ovard. Davis just finished a strong freshman year, leading to an eventful summer. Daivs tells us about his freshman year and summer experiences, including winning the North-South Amateur and spending time with Tiger Woods. Thank you for joining the podcast Davis!

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209 | Tim Mickelson Jul 22, 2024

Tim Mickelson, former Arizona State Golf Coach and brother of Phil Mickelson, is joining us today. Tim caddied for Phil from 2017 - 2024 and is also an accomplished golf coach. Starting as an assistant coach at San Diego State University, he then took this program to three national championships back to back, followed by a head coach position at Arizona State from 2011 to 2016. Tim was also the coach of future world number 1 John Rham while he was in college. Thank you for joining the podcast Tim!

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Edited by Chris Berry

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208 | Sean Covich Jul 15, 2024

This week, West Virginia Coach, Sean Covich returns to the podcast for the second time. Hired in 2017 to build a program, set high marks with their highest ever season ranking, best Big 12 finish ever, and the program's first trip to the National Championship since 1947. On top of this, Sean was named the 2024 Coach of the Year. Thank you for returning to the podcast Sean!

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207 | Nico Paviet Jul 08, 2024

Joining us today is Nico Paviet, the founder of US Athletic Performance. This company helps international players find spots on college teams in the United States. Nico and Coach McGraw talk about some of the challenges international players face. Different factors like language barriers, differences in academics, cultural differences, homesickness, and communication are all things that international players need to consider when moving to the States for athletics. Thank you for joining the podcast Nico!

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Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Edited by Chris Berry

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

206 | Cullen Carstens Jul 01, 2024

Today's guest is Cullen Carstens, one of Coach McGraw's former Volunteer Assistant coaches and now the Kansas State Associate Head Coach. Cullen's story is a great example of perseverance and can be used to guide future coaches. Thank you for joining the podcast Cullen!

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Edited by Chris Berry

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205 | Stuff That Works, Notes from Volume 3 Jun 23, 2024

In today's episode, Coach McGraw goes through his "Stuff That Works" journal. These are things that Coach has written down recently that he would like to refer to often or remember for later. For this episode, Coach shares some of these notes in the hopes of helping others in their coaching journey. Thank you for listening to this week's episode!

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204 | Michael Schaloum Jun 17, 2024

Joining us today is Michael Schaloum, the Assistant Coach at Grand Canyon University. Michael played two years at GCU and returned as a coach. He gives us insights on the qualities he inspires his players to achieve and later on recites a story about his grandparents that helps give him perspective on the game. Thank you for joining the podcast Michael!

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Edited by Chris Berry

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203 | Kirk Kayden Jun 10, 2024

Joining us today is Kirk Kayden, Georgia Military College's Head Coach. Kirk got his start in high school golf and has coached at almost every level including Junior College, Mid Major, and Power Four Conference. He has coached PGA Tour players and his recent team placed runner-up at the last two NJCAA Division 3 National Championships. Thank you for joining the podcast Kirk!

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Edited by Chris Berry

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202 | David Inglis Jun 03, 2024

Joining us today is David Inglis, Northwestern University Men's golf coach. David, a Scottish-born golfer and former University of Tulsa All-America, won the 2000 British Boys Championship. David also contributed to the wins for Europe in the 2003 Palmer Cup and the 2003 Walker Cup. David later explains Northwestern's win over Illinois during the Big 10 Championship. Thank you for joining the podcast David!

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Edited by Chris Berry

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201 | Johnny Keefer, Luke Dossey, and Tyler Isenhart May 27, 2024

Today we are joined by three 5th-year seniors right before the National Championship at La Costa in Carlsbad, California. Johnny Keefer, Luke Dossey, and Tyler Isenhart talk about their time at Baylor and what this tournament means to them. They reflect on their time at Baylor while also talking about how they are going to approach this championship differently. Thank you, Johnny, Luke, and Tyler for joining the podcast!

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Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Edited by Chris Berry

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200 | Chris Parra May 20, 2024

Today we are joined by Chris Parra, Southern Methodist University Golf Coach. Chris and Coach McGraw discuss his time playing at SMU and his 15-year journey playing professional golf. Chris then talks about his time coaching at SMU for the last 10 years, as an assistant coach and then as the head coach for the last 5 years. The conversation continues to his team's performance at the NCAA Regional, leading to his team advancing to the NCAA Championship. Thank you for joining the podcast Chris!

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Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Edited by Chris Berry

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

199 | Baylor Golf Post Season May 13, 2024

On today's episode, Coach McGraw explains the Baylor Golf Post Season. In men's golf, there are 6 different regionals at 6 different sites. Each event will have 13-14 teams, with Baylor playing at Chapel Hill in North Carolina, May 24-29th. At the 6th seed, our lineup is: Johnny Keefer, Davis Ovard, Tyler Isenhart, Zach Heffernan, and Luke Dossey with Jonas Appel as our substitute. Coach follows up this post season run-down with his coaching manifesto. Thank you for listening to this episode of Better Than I Found It!

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Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Edited by Chris Berry

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

198 | Jeff Champ May 06, 2024

Joining us today is Jeff Champ, father of Cameron Champ. Jeff's passion is the Cameron Champ Foundation with the mission of, being committed to unlocking the potential end and transforming the lives of youth from underserved and underrepresented communities. He created The Mack Champ Invitational, named after his father, which is an event where families can connect and build relationships to last a lifetime. Thank you for joining the podcast Jeff!

197 | Doug Martin Apr 29, 2024

Today we are joined by Cincinnati head coach, Doug Martin. At one point, Doug was the Rank 1 junior player in the country, winning the 1984 US Junior. In college, he earned All American 3 times and was runner-up to Phil Michelson in the 1989 NCAA Championship. Now in his 15th year at Cincinnati, Doug describes the positive impact moving to the Big 12 has on his program. Thank you for joining the podcast Doug!

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Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Edited by Chris Berry

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

196 | Blaine Woodruff Apr 22, 2024

We are joined by Blaine Woodruff, University of Tennesse at Chattanooga golf coach. Blaine is a great example of a prominent new coach with 6 victories in his second year at Chattanooga. Blaine was previously the Associate Head Coach at Pepperdine and an Assistiant Coach at Wisconsin. Thank you for joining the podcast Blaine!

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Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Edited by Chris Berry

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

195 | Jake Harrington Apr 15, 2024

Joining us today is Jake Harrington, a first-year University of New Mexico coach, who led his team to two victories and three runner-ups. Previously at Little Rock and South Mountain, Jake has a history of success. Thank you for joining the podcast Jake!

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Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Edited by Chris Berry

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

194 | Pat Goss Apr 08, 2024

Today's guest is Northwestern Coach Pat Goss. Pat's teams made it to seven Big 10 Championships and the post-season, regional, or national 42 of 46 years during his time at Northwestern as a coach and player. Pat is also recognized in Golf Magazine as the top 100 teachers in America and as the 2012 Illinois PGA Teacher of the Year. Pat has taught tour player Web Simson and world number 1, Luke Donald, throughout his career. Thank you for joining the podcast Pat!

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Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Edited by Chris Berry

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

193 | Jonathan Dismuke Apr 01, 2024

On today's episode, long-time University of Houston Coach Jonathan Dismuke joins the podcast. Starting golf at age 14, he won the Mississippi State Junior Championship and earned his spot as a player at Auburn. He worked at Texas A&M as an assistant coach working with TJ Higgins. Thank you for joining the podcast Jonathan and Happy Easter from Baylor Golf!

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Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Edited by Chris Berry

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

192 | Ryan Cameron Interviews Coach McGraw Mar 25, 2024

Ryan Cameron, the Golf Sports Information Director at Oklahoma State, joins the podcast today. In this backward episode, Ryan interviews Coach McGraw. Thank you for joining the podcast Ryan!

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Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Edited by Chris Berry

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

191 | Jacob Wilner Mar 18, 2024

Today, Coastal Carolina University golf coach, Jacob Wilner joins the podcast. Jacob is another example of someone returning to his alma mater to coach. Jacob was named 2021-22 Mountain West Conference Men's Golf Coach of the Year at the University of Nevada and then returned to Coastal Carolina University. Thank you for joining the podcast Jacob!

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Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Edited by Chris Berry

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

190 | Logan Reese Mar 11, 2024

Today we are joined by Logan Reese, the Emmanuel University head coach. Logan is uniquely positioned to be coaching some of his former teammates as he moves on from a player to a coach. As a young coach, Logan talks about some of the challenges he may face. Logan later goes on to talk about how his faith helps him overcome some obstacles. Thank you for joining the podcast Logan!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Edited by Chris Berry

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

189 | Karsten Majors Mar 04, 2024

Today's guest is a former Oklahoma State golfer, Karsten Majors. Coach McGraw and Karsten reflect on their time together at Oklahoma State and his recruitment. Karsten has been working with College Golf Fellowship for eight years and talks about being a staff member. Thank you for joining the podcast Karsten!

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Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Edited by Chris Berry

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

188 | Jamie Bermel Feb 26, 2024

Joining us today, is Kansas University coach, Jamie Bermel. Coach McGraw and Jamie talk about Kansas' recent success and some significant players he has coached during his career. Jamie, who is in his 12th year at Kansas talks about his current team and some of his previous teams. Thank you for joining the podcast Jamie!

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Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Edited by Chris Berry

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

187 | Matt Thurmond Feb 19, 2024

Today's guest is Arizona State University's men's Golf Coach, Matt Thurmond. Coach McGraw mentions, "Success does leave clues," about Matt's coaching style. Now in his 8th year at Arizona State University, Matt tells how having fun in practice is always intentional. Thank you for joining the podcast Matt!

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Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Edited by Chris Berry

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

186 | Kalen Anderson Feb 12, 2024

Joining us today is Kalen Anderson, the University of South Carolina Women's Coach. Her teams have won 24 tournaments, including 5 regional titles. She led her teams 12 times to the NCAA Championship and placed in the top 5 three times. She also played at Duke as an All-American her senior year. Thank you for joining the podcast Kalen!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Edited by Chris Berry

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

185 | Scott Limbaugh Feb 05, 2024

On the podcast today is Scott Limbaugh, the Vanderbilt Head Coach. Someone from a humble beginning, Scott talks about his story of becoming an accomplished golf coach. Later on, the coaches talk about recruiting and ideas on team practices. Thank you for joining the podcast, Scott!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Edited by Chris Berry

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

184 | Justin Emil Jan 29, 2024

Joining us today is Justin Emil, Rice University Mens Golf Coach. Justin discusses his time before Rice including his time at Vanderbilt as an Assistant Coach. In 2014, Justin led Rice to the first Conference USA title in 75 years. Thank you for joining the podcast Justin!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Edited by Chris Berry

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

183 | Luke Morgan Jan 22, 2024

Today on Better Than I Found It, Luke Morgan joins the podcast. Luke, a Senior at Baylor, grew up playing many sports and led his high school to some championships while also winning the individual title. Luke talks with Coach about some of his toughest matchups and tells other stories from his time at Baylor. Thanks for joining the podcast Luke!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Edited by Chris Berry

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

182 | Trey Bosco Jan 15, 2024

Today Trey Bosco, a Baylor Senior from Austin, Texas, joins the podcast. Trey and Coach talk about how his recent golf is going, recruitment, and what playing on the team is like for him. Thank you for joining the podcast Trey!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Edited by Chris Berry

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

181 | Melissa Luellen Jan 08, 2024

Joining us is Auburn Univerity's Women's Golf Coach, Melissa Luellen. The Daughter of a hall of golf coach, Melissa has coached at Tulsa University and won a championship at Arizona State. Thank you for joining the podcast Melissa!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Edited by Chris Berry

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

180 | Stuff That Works Jan 01, 2024

This week, Coach McGraw talks about how journaling impacts his life. Coach reflects on some specific stories he has written down and what they remind him of. Happy New Year and thank you for listening to this week's episode!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Edited by Chris Berry

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

179 | John Fields Dec 25, 2023

We are joined by John Fields, the University of Texas Golf Coach. Coach McGraw and Coach Fields talk about the fall season and the Big 12 Matchplay Championship where our two teams competed. They then discuss Whispering Pines Golf Course in Trinity Texas where the Big 12 Championship will be hosted in the spring. Thank you for joining the podcast John! Merry Christmas!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Edited by Chris Berry

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

178 | Mike Small Dec 18, 2023

Mike Small, the University of Illinois Head Coach, joins us today. His teams have made it to match play the 8 of the last 12 seasons. They have won 13 of the 14 Big 10 Championships. He has 16 players that have been named All-American on 33 occasions. Mike does all of this while currently playing competitive golf. Thank you for joining the podcast Mike!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Edited by Chris Berry

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

177 | Cooper Dossey, Blaine Hale, and Taylor Funk Dec 11, 2023

Today, we are joined by three players competing in the Korn Ferry Tour, each of them striving for their tour card if they can reach the top five finishers. First, a former Baylor Bear and two-time All-American, Cooper Dossey. Followed up by Blaine Hale who played for the University of Oklahoma and then Taylor Funk, a University of Texas golfer. This is the first time each of them has been to the finals and they give us insight on their journey. Thank you for joining the podcast!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Edited by Chris Berry

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

176 | Jim Kane Dec 04, 2023

We are joined by Jim Kane, former Oral Roberts University Golfer, on today's episode. Jim was a four-time All-American at Oral Roberts who played briefly on the PGA Tour. He later on went to be a PGA Head Club Professional. Jim talks about some of the highlights of playing for Oral Roberts and talks about how his coach was a great one. Thank you for joining the podcast Jim!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Edited by Chris Berry

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

175 | Baylor Golf Fall Recap & Meet The Bears Nov 27, 2023

This week, Coach McGraw reflects on our players and some of their accomplishments over this semester. Coach talks about the events we have played over the fall and what we are looking forward to in the future. He finishes the podcast by talking about recruiting. Thank you for listening and happy belated Thanksgiving!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Edited by Chris Berry

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

174 | Lindsay Kuhle Nov 20, 2023

We are joined by the University of Kansas Women's coach, Lindsay Kuhle. An eight-time conference coach of the year from two schools, Lindsay is entering her third year at the University of Kansas. During her time at Kansas, Lindsay's teams have gained their highest national ranking in program history along with breaking many program records. Thank you for joining the podcast Lindsay!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Edited by Chris Berry

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

173 | Braden Bailey Nov 13, 2023

Former Baylor All-American, Braden Bailey joins us today. Braden, who is currently playing in the Korn Ferry Qualifying Tournament, has made it through the first stage. Braden talks about how playing and caddying in the same year work. He also mentions some changes that have helped his game. Thanks for joining the podcast Braden!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Edited by Chris Berry

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

172 | Morri Rose Nov 13, 2023

This week, we are joined by Morri Rose, one of the newest members of the Oklahoma Golf Hall of Fame. Morri has a huge impact on golf in Oklahoma and talks about his time with the Oklahoma Junior Golf Tour. Congratulations, and thank you for joining the podcast Morri!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Edited by Chris Berry

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

171 | Bill Brogdon Oct 30, 2023

Joining us is Bill Brogdon, a long-time Tulsa University coach. Bill reflects on his career as a former basketball player who ended up in the GCAA Hall of Fame. Bill thanks his father and Labron Harris as his inspiration for his journey. Thank you for joining the podcast, Bill!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Edited by Chris Berry

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

170 | Justin Bardgett Oct 23, 2023

We are joined by Justin Bardgett, the Director of Collegiate Relations for PGA Tour University. Previously a college coach at The University of Illinois, Justin explains PGA Tour University and what it takes to be involved in the program. Thank you for joining the podcast Justin!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Edited by Chris Berry

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

169 | Bill Allcorn Oct 16, 2023

Joining us today is Bill Allcorn, the newly hired TCU Men's Golf Coach. Previously a Baylor Bear, Bill has now been working at TCU for a semester. Bill talks about his new team and his time at the University of Oklahoma as an Assistant Coach. Thank you for joining the podcast, Bill!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Edited by Chris Berry

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

168 | Carly Ludwig Oct 09, 2023

We are joined by the Associate Head Women's Golf Coach at Baylor, Carly Ludwig. Carly is now in her sixth season at Baylor and tells us about her background as a young player and as a coach. Thank you for joining the podcast Carly!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Edited by Chris Berry

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

167 | Patty Coatney Oct 02, 2023

Today, Coach McGraw's twin sister, Patty Coatney joins the podcast. A very accomplished golfer, Patty won the Oklahoma State junior championship twice, state high school once, and was a four-year letter winner at Oklahoma State. She was a nine-time Oklahoma State women's amateur champion and also coached college golf. As the best player in the McGraw family, thank you for joining the podcast Patty!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Edited by Chris Berry

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

166 | Bowen Sargent Sep 25, 2023

We are joined by Bowen Sargent, the Men's Golf Coach at the University of Virginia. Bowen has coached many PGA Tour players, his teams have advanced to the NCAA postseason 15 years in a row and he is a former winner of the Jan Strickland Award. Thank you for joining the podcast Bowen!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Edited by Chris Berry

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

165 | Brandon Wilkins Sep 18, 2023

We are joined by SMU Associate Head Coach, Brandon Wilkins, an up-and-coming young coach. Brandon has experience coaching elite-level players. He continues with Coach to give some of his unique perspectives on the game. Thank you for joining the podcast Brandon!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Edited by Chris Berry

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

164 | Wyndham Clark Sep 11, 2023

Wyndham Clark, reigning champion of the US Open, joins the podcast today. Wyndham mentions the turning points in the Open as well as some of the ups and downs in his career. In preparation for the Ryder Cup, Wyndham talks about the work he has done for the mental side of his game. Coach and Wyndham talk about how faith has guided his journey as well. Thank you for joining the podcast Wyndham Clark!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Edited by Chris Berry

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

163 | Modern Day College Golf Coach Sep 04, 2023

In this different episode, Coach McGraw, joined by Jeremy Alcorn and Cory Donnell discusses what the modern day golf coach is. In this informational podcast, the coaches shed light on the different, "hats," they wear as college coaches while discussing how coaching has changed over time.

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Edited by Chris Berry

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

162 | Austin King Aug 28, 2023

Today, we are joined by Austin King, the newly hired Western Kentucky men's golf coach. Coach and Austin discuss the impact of his coach, Phillip Hatchet, on his playing and coaching career. With a new job ahead of him, Austin tells us some of his plans. Thank you for joining the podcast Austin!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Edited by Chris Berry

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

161 | David Leffel Aug 21, 2023

David Leffel, a master painter and also brother-in-law to Coach McGraw joins us today. David, who is considered a master in realism, tells us about his life as a child that led to his painting. Coach and David later on compare the parallels of painting and golf. Thank you for joining us, David!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Edited by Chris Berry

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

160 | Cory Donnell Aug 14, 2023

Today, our newly hired second assistant coach, Cory Donnell joins the podcast. Cory played at Mclennan and transferred to Abilene Christian. Coach and Cory talk about his story and what some of his plans are for the future. Thank you for joining the podcast Cory we look forward to your time at Baylor!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Edited by Chris Berry

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

159 | Matt Terry Aug 07, 2023

Today, we are joined by Lousiana Tech's men's golf coach, Matt Terry. Coach McGraw and Matt discuss Matt's leadership at a Junior College National Championship and his time at Troy University. They follow this up by talking about Matt's inspiring wife Dixie and her fight with cancer. Thank you for joining us on the podcast Matt!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Edited by Chris Berry

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

158 | Albert Jennings Jul 31, 2023

On today's podcast, Albert Jennings joins us. Albert is an assistant golf professional at Brookwood Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana. They discuss Albert's junior golf academy and his time as a golf prospect when he was younger. Thank you for joining the podcast Albert!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Edited by Chris Berry

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

157 | Matt Van Zandt Jul 24, 2023

Today, Matt Van Zandt, a former A&M golfer joins the podcast. Matt and Coach McGraw reflect on his time at A&M and continue to discuss his experiences in college golf as well as Matt's father. Thank you for joining the podcast Matt!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Edited by Chris Berry

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

156 | Jeremy Alcorn Jul 17, 2023

Today we welcome, Jeremy Alcorn, the new assistant coach and a former All-American Baylor Bear back to Waco. Coach McGraw and Jeremy Alcorn reflect on his time at Baylor along with his coaching journey. Thank you Jeremy for joining the podcast and we look forward to the future!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Edited by Chris Berry

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

155 | Scott Simpson Jul 10, 2023

Scott Simpson, the University of Hawaii head coach, joins the Better Than I Found It Podcast today. Starting his career as a professional golfer, he now tells us about his passion for coaching. Scott also talks about the role his faith has had in his career. Thank you Scott for joining the podcast!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Edited by Chris Berry

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

154 | Greg Nye Jul 03, 2023

Former Penn State Golf Coach Greg Nye joins the podcast today. After 39 years as a college coach, he talks about his retirement along with his father's influence on his career. Greg shares many stories from his time as a coach on today's episode. Thank you Greg for joining the podcast!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Edited by Chris Berry

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

153 | Joshua Jacobs Jun 26, 2023

Today on the Better Than I Found It Podcast, Joshua Jacobs, the CEO of College Golf Experience, joins to tell about his experience in golf summer camps. They continue to discuss the recruiting process including common misconceptions and how to find the best fit in college golf. Thank you Joshua Jacobs for joining us with this informational episode!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Edited by Chris Berry

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

152 | Sam Stevens Jun 19, 2023

Today a former Oklahoma State golfer Sam Stevens joins the podcast. Sam talks about his decision with college golf and how his family helped with his golf career. They continue on to talk about Sam's upcoming challenge at the US Open. Thank you Sam for joining the podcast!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

151 | Mikkel Bjerch-Andresen Jun 12, 2023

Today, Mikkel Bjerch-Andresen, the last Baylor Associate Head Coach joins the podcast. Currently, in the process of moving to Norway, Mikkel tells us about his decision with moving away from college golf. Mikkel continues to give general life and coaching advice as a young coach. Thank you, Mikkel for your time at Baylor, good luck with life in Norway!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

150 | Gavin Hall Jun 05, 2023

A former Univerity of Texas All-American golfer, Gavin Hall joins us today as he prepares for the Korn Ferry Tour. Gavin talks about his experience becoming a professional golfer while overcoming injury. Thank you Gavin for joining us today for this podcast!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

149 | Paul Tesori May 29, 2023

One of the best-known caddies, Paul Tesori, joins the podcast today with Coach Mike McGraw. Paul talks about all of the great players he has caddied for including Vijay Singh, Jerry Kelly, Webb Simpson, and Cameron Young. With over 25 PGA wins, Paul shares some insights into being a caddy. Thank you Paul for joining us today for this podcast!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

148 | Pernilla Lindberg May 22, 2023

Pernilla Lindberg is an LPGA Tour Player, major chamipon, and Oklahoma State alum. She takes us back to her time growing up in Sweden, her transition to college in the U.S., and also tells us in depth about her ups and downs in professional golf. Thanks so much for coming on, Pernilla and best of luck this year!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

147 | Andrew Tank May 15, 2023

Iowa State Head Men's Golf Coach, Andrew tank, joins the podcast. Coach Tank tells us about the incredible story of the Minnesota Gophers team he was a part of. That story is a must for any college golf fan. He also shares what it's like to coach at Iowa State, how their great practice facility came about, his early influences in the game, and much more. Thank you so much for coming on, Coach!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

146 | Talor Gooch - Second Appearance - Back-to-back winner on the LIV Tour May 08, 2023

Talor Gooch is one of the hottest golfers anywhere right now and he is back on the podcast. He is coming off back-to-back wins on the LIV Tour. He also previews the upcoming event in his home state of Oklahoma. Further, Talor talks in length about his foundation and the various charities that are benefitting from that work. Thanks for coming on yet again, Talor and best of luck this week on home soil!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

145 | Boyd Summerhays May 01, 2023

PGA Tour Coach, Boyd Summerhays joins the podcast. He is a former Oklahoma State golfer, where he crossed paths with Coach McGraw. Boyd talks about his playing days, his current coaching, and a lot about parenting. Amazing stuff - thanks for coming on, Boyd!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

144 | Sean Covich Apr 24, 2023

Sean Covich is the Head Men's Golf Coach at West Virginia University. He's had the unique distinction of starting a program from scratch. In today's podcast, he talks about the challenge of starting a "Power 5" program, the journey his team has been on, and what he has learned as a coach through it. Thank you so much for coming on, Coach!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

143 | JC Deacon Apr 17, 2023

JC Deacon is the Head Men's Golf Coach at the University of Florida. He previously played and coached at UNLV. In addition to his strong Gator team, he coaches Kurt Kitayama on the PGA Tour. Coach Deacon mentions numerous influences he has had on his journey, and he expresses his gratitude for them. A great coach and even better guy. Thanks so much for coming on, Coach!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

142 | Jerry Haas Apr 10, 2023

Jerry Haas is the Head Men's Golf Coach at Wake Forest University. Coach Haas talks about his own playing career and coaching career. He also tells us about the incredible golf pedigree in the Haas family. Thank you so much for coming on, Coach!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

141 | Chandler Phillips Apr 03, 2023

Chandler Phillips is a Korn Ferry Tour Player and former All-American at Texas A&M. He talks about his recent win on the Korn Ferry Tour on the Bahamas, his upbringing in the game, and also all his other interest (spoiler: they involve hunting and fishing!) Thank you so much for coming on the podcast, Chandler!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

140 | Barbara Young Mar 27, 2023

Barbara Young joins the podcast. She is the mother of PGA Tour Player, Cameron Young. In today's recording, Mrs. Young speaks to her role as a golf-parent through the junior, collegiate, and professional stages for Cameron. She gives great perspectives that would guide any parent on helping their aspiring son or daughter. Thank you for coming on the podcast, Barbara!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

139 | Sean Martin Mar 20, 2023

Sean Martin is the Lead, Editorial for the PGA Tour. He has been a golf journalist for 18 years, covering collegiate and professional golf. Before joining the PGA Tour staff, he spent several years at Golfweek Magazine. In today's podcast Sean speaks to the changing landscape during his time as a journalist. He also discusses Scottie Scheffler in depth - unpacking a Twitter-thread he posted recently. His observations of Scottie are spot on and reveal the ingredients that have led him to the top ranked player in our game. Thank you so much for coming on the podcast, Sean!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

138 | Andrew Danna Mar 13, 2023

Andrew Danna is the Head Men's Golf Coach at Florida Gulf Coast University. He has previous coaching stints at Georgia Southwest State University, Lynn University, and LSU. In just four short years, Coach Danna has transformed FGCU from a team ranked outside the top 200 in college golf, to a team ranked in the top 60 - fighting for a post season bid. Andrew talks about his background as well as coaching philosophy in today's podcast. Thank you so much for coming on!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

137 | Topic 6: "Scholarships in College Golf" Mar 06, 2023

Today's episode is covering all things regarding scholarships in college golf. We get a lot of questions on this topic. Hope you enjoy the episode!

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136 | Isabella Balcells Feb 27, 2023

Isabella (Izzie) Balcells is the Director of Human Performance for Golf at Baylor. She talks through her unique background and position working with the Men's and Women's Golf Teams at Baylor. Izzie does a fantastic job for our athletes. Thank you for joining the podcast, Izzie!

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135 | JT Higgins Feb 20, 2023

JT Higgins is the Head Men's Golf Coach at the University of Southern California. He is a GCAA Hall of Fame Inductee with previous Head Coaching stints at New Mexico and Texas A&M. In today's podcast, Coach Higgins talks about his unusual way into golf coaching, what he has learned from other coaches around him, the coaching tree that has formed around him, and tons more. Thank you so much for coming on, Coach!

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134 | Herb Page Feb 13, 2023

Former Kent State Golf Coach, Herb Page joins the podcast. Coach Page is a member of six Hall of Fames. He is now retired after a 41year long coaching career. Coach Page talks about his way into golf and coaching, his philosophy, what made his teams so confident and competitive, among other things. Thank you for everything you gave to college golf, Coach Page!

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133 | Tom Shaw Feb 06, 2023

Tom Shaw is the Head Men's Golf Coach at Abilene Christian University (ACU). He's served as Head Coach at both Tulane and Vanderbilt previously. In today's podcast, Coach Shaw talks about the devastation of Hurricane Katrina while at Tulane (located in New Orleans), what he learned from being let go at Vanderbilt, and how he's leveraged his strengths and what he has learned at ACU. Coach Shaw has led the Wildcats to a Conference Championship in just three years after transitioning the program to Division 1 golf. He has also been instrumental is ACU's major facility upgrades. A great guy and fantastic coach - thank you so much for coming on the podcast, Coach Shaw!

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132 | Bill Rogers Jan 30, 2023

1981 Open Champion, Bill Rogers, joins the podcast. Mr. Rogers is a former University of Houston golfer, where he played for legendary Coach Dave Williams. He talks about his time there as well as his time on tour. He also talks openly about his burnout from the game. A very interesting perspective from a great player during his prime. Thank you so much for coming on, Mr. Rogers!

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131 | Mike Booker Jan 23, 2023

Former University of Houston golfer and 2019 Texas Golf Hall of Fame Inductee, Mike Booker joins the podcast. Mr. Booker talks about his time playing for legendary coach Dave Williams, his advice for aspiring players, and gives a brief synopsis of his book "The Tournament Golfer's Playbook." Tons of other topics and stories were also covered in today's recording. Great stuff and thank you so much for coming on, Mr. Booker!

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Repost: 2023 Golf Camp Info Jan 19, 2023

Dates: June 3rd -6th, 2023

Flyer: https://baylorbears.com/documents/2022/12/5/2023_Baylor_Golf_Camp_Flyer.pdf

Sign-up: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/BaylorGolfCamp?season=3256545

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130 | Doug Gordin Jan 16, 2023

Doug Gordin is a long-time golf coach at both the Division I and Division II levels. He retired in 2018 after a long stint at Florida Southern where his teams captured six NCAA Division II National Championships. In today's episode he talks about his coaching influences, which includes his dad, Rod Myers, Conrad Rehling, and Buddy Alexander. Coach Gordin was inducted into the GCAA Hall of Fame in 2001. Thank you Coach for joining the podcast!

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129 | Bill Montigel Jan 09, 2023

Bill Montigel is the TCU Head Men's Golf Coach. He will retire at the end of this year after an illustrious 36-year career. He talks about his start in coaching, and the importance of surrounding himself with great people. Coach Montigel's humility shines through, and is a major reason he's been so successful. His gratitude is apparent, and so is ours for all his contributions to college golf. Thank you for coming on the podcast, Coach!

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128 | Dylan Meyer Jan 02, 2023

Dylan Meyer is a professional golfer and former All-American at the University of Illinois. Dylan talks about his transition to professional golf with the ups and the downs of life on tour. He also talks about his time playing for Coach Mike Small, the things he's learned since his freshman year, the health challenge he has overcome, and other things. We appreciate Dylan joining the podcast. Best of luck in 2023, Dylan!

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127 | Brian Dolehide Dec 26, 2022

Brian Dolehide is the Head Men's Golf Coach at Texas A&M Commerce. He is (probably) the youngest division 1 Head Coach at age 25 and is in his first year in the position. He spent last year as the Volunteer Assistant Coach for Baylor. Coach Dolehide talks about his sports family, his drive for getting into coaching, the learning curve of becoming a Head Coach, and much more. Thank you for all you've done for our program, Brian and thank you for coming on the podcast!

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126 | Tyler Isenhart Dec 19, 2022

Tyler is a Senior on the Baylor Men's Golf Team. His scoring average has improved five strokes in the last year. He talks about how he has improved. He talks about his background in the game, his time at Baylor, and his teammates. Thank you for coming on the podcast, Tyler, and Sic'em Bears!

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Baylor Golf Camp 2023 Information Dec 14, 2022

Dates: June 3rd -6th, 2023

Flyer: https://baylorbears.com/documents/2022/12/5/2023_Baylor_Golf_Camp_Flyer.pdf

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125 | Buddy Alexander Dec 12, 2022

Buddy Alexander is a Hall of Fame Golf Coach with his longest stint at the University of Florida where he won two National Championships. He currently serves as the Volunteer Assistant at Auburn University. In addition to his extensive coaching background, he is a great player as well. He was the 1986 U.S. Amateur Championship and played in the Walker Cup. Further, his father and his son have both played the PGA Tour. Coach Alexander has an incredible golf background and is one of the giants in college golf. Thank you for coming on the podcast!

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124 | Johnny Keefer Dec 05, 2022

Johnny Keefer is a Senior on the Baylor Men's Golf Team. The two-time All-American and Arnold Palmer Cup'er talks about everything that is "Johnny Golf". He also describes how Academics have been such a big part of his time at Baylor. He truly is a first-class student-athlete in every sense of the word - evidenced by his recognition as the 2022 Big 12 Scholar-Athlete of the Year. We know you'll enjoy getting to know Johnny. Thank you for coming on, Johnny, and Sic'em Bears!

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123 | John Fields Nov 28, 2022

Two-time National Champion Coach, John Fields, joins the podcast. Coach Fields has been a college coach for 35 years and is currently the Head Men's Golf Coach at the University of Texas. In today's podcast, he speaks to some of his players he's coached and their stories. This includes Jordan Spieth and Scottie Scheffler who have both reached the pinnacle of our game as world number ones. Coach Fields also shares some of the mistakes he's made and advice he has received that have helped him become a better coach. Thank you for joining the podcast, Coach Fields!

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122 | Luke Dossey Nov 21, 2022

Luke Dossey is a senior on the Baylor Men's Golf Team. Luke just captured his first individual collegiate victory at the Bear Brawl. He also posted a 69.8 scoring average for the Fall. Luke talks about his adjustment to college golf, his injuries, and what has made him better. He also talks about the impact of his family and his faith, his teammates, and tons of other things. Thank you for coming on Luke and Sic'em Bears!

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121 | Ryan Hybl Nov 14, 2022

Ryan Hybl is the Head Men's Golf Coach at the University of Oklahoma. Coach Hybl has had tons of success as both a player and a coach. In today's podcast, he shares his story starting from his junior golf days, what it was like being raised in a coach's family, how important the "program" is to him, and talks through some key players during his stint at OU. There's tons of insights in this interview - you will not want to miss this one. Thank you so much for coming on, Coach Hybl!

120 | Bobby Wyatt Nov 07, 2022

Bobby Wyatt is an Alabama alum. He was a three-time All-American, represented the United States at both the Palmer and Walker Cups, and he's also shot a 57 back in his junior golf days. He shares his insight and stories from his very successful junior and amateur golf days. Bobby also talks a lot about Alabama golf. We got this recorded while Bobby was traveling to one of his former teammate's wedding, Justin Thomas. Thank you for coming on, Bobby!

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119 | Grant Robbins Oct 31, 2022

Grant Robbins is the Head Men's Golf Coach at Kansas State University. His team has just completed a great fall season where they won three times. Coach Robbins has been in college golf since 1998. He takes us through his coaching journey up to this point. He also talks about his current team and all of the players individually. Thank you for coming on Coach!

118 | Ian Davis Oct 24, 2022

Ian Davis played his college golf at Oklahoma State. He was an all-american and also had success as a professional golfer on the Korn Ferry Tour. He takes us through his golf journey in today's podcast. Thanks so much for coming on Ian!

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117 | Will Zalatoris - 2nd Appearance Oct 17, 2022

PGA Tour Player, Will Zalatoris, joins the podcast for the second time. The last time he was on (episode 11), he was a Korn Ferry Tour member. He takes us through all of his stellar play the last couple of years, his current injury, and also share his thoughts about the LIV Tour, among other things. As always, Will is very reflected and insightful in today's recording. Thank you so much for coming on again Will! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

116 | What I Wish I Had Known In College - Professional Players Oct 10, 2022

In today's episode we will go through the responses of 20 tour pros to: "Tell me something you wish you had known in college." Players like Collin Morikawa, Billy Horshel, Peter Uhlein, Cooper Dossey, Bob Tway, Robby Shelton, Hunter Mahan, and others. There are quite a few thoughtful and pointed responses. We cover them all in the podcast. Here is a word document with these same responses (you are welcome to share them with anyone this might help):

https://docs.google.com/document/d/19pqN4uMq2k17K-Q4vFRYuGDfUYMih3A59i7XSMWPiQc/edit?usp=sharing

Thank you for listening!

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115 | Max Kettler Oct 03, 2022

Max Kettler is a golf instructor in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Max has had a very different path into golf instruction. He learned a lot of valuable lessons through the college recruiting process as well as his time in college. He shares his story and the lessons learned in today's podcast. thank you for coming on Max!

114 | Courtney Roberts Sep 26, 2022

Courtney Roberts was recently announced as the new Women's Head Coach at Cal Poly. She has previously coached at Oklahoma State and Washington. The pedigree of the coaches she's been around is very unique. She speaks to her experiences as both a player and a coach in today's podcast. She also talks about her current team and her crazy life with 6 month old twins. Thank you for coming on Coach Roberts and best of luck to the Mustangs this year!

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113 | Heather Bowie Young Sep 19, 2022

Coach Young is the Head Women's Golf Coach at Florida Atlantic University. She has an extensive playing background where she has won both on the LPGA Tour as well as the NCAA Individual Championship. Her coaching career began seven years ago as the assistant at Clemson. There's tons of nuggets for both the player and the coach in this one. Thank you for coming on, Coach Young, and have a great year!

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112 | Austin Eckroat Sep 12, 2022

Austin Eckroat just graduated from the Korn Ferry Tour to the PGA Tour. He speaks to his transition into professional golf from Oklahoma State. Austin also tells us about his time in college, why he finds college golf valuable, what he learned from his teammates, and much more. Congrats on your PGA Tour card, Austin and thank you for coming on! Best of luck in the upcoming season!

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111 | Edward Loar Sep 05, 2022

Edward Loar is a former All-American at Oklahoma State, self-proclaimed journeyman professional golfer, and family man. He has a very interesting golf background and fantastic story-telling abilities. You'll enjoy this episode. Thank you for coming on Edward!

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110 | Alex Noren Aug 29, 2022

Alex Noren is a PGA Tour and DP World Tour player. He has 13 professional wins and is a former Ryder Cupper. Alex is an alumni of Oklahoma State (2005) where he and Coach McGraw had a player/coach relationship. He takes us down memory lane starting with his days as a junior player, through his collegiate days, and up until today as a professional player. A lot of interesting anecdotes are shared in today's podcast, one of which is the backstory behind the famous picture of his worn-down and calloused hands. We know you'll enjoy this episode - thanks Alex!

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109 | Alan Bratton Aug 22, 2022

Coach Bratton is the Head Men's Golf Coach at Oklahoma State University. He is a highly accomplished player and coach. He is the only person to have won an NCAA Team Championship as a player, as an assistant coach, and as a head coach. Lots of stories and insight is uncovered in today's podcast. Thank you so much for coming on Coach Bratton!

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108 | Jean-Paul Hebert Aug 15, 2022

Coach Hebert was named Head Coach of the UNLV Men's team this Summer. Prior to his move this Summer, Jean-Paul has spent most of his career in Austin as a Texas Longhorn where he played and coached. He has an incredible golf pedigree through his family and his own experiences. In today's podcat, he tells us about all the hats he's worn in our game, the transition to Head Coach this Summer, what he learned in Austin and from Coach John Fields, and tons more. Thank you for coming on JP and best of luck to the Rebels this year!

107 | Ronnie McGraw Aug 08, 2022

Ronnie McGraw has been a part of the golf world for the past 80+ years. He also happens to be Coach McGraw's uncle. He worked for the Hogan company for many years. He tells us about his interactions with Mr. Hogan, working with legendary players such as Tom Kite, going to Colonial as a child, and much more. Thank you so much for coming on Mr. McGraw!

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106 | Jimmy Stobbs Aug 01, 2022

Jimmy Stobbs is the Head Coach at Barry University in Miami, FL. Barry is routinely one of the top DII golf schools in the country. Coach Stobbs has coached three National Championship teams (2007, 2013, 2014). In today's podcast he talks about his coaching influences (mainly football and basketball coaches). He also gives his opinions on the transfer portal and LIV Golf. Thank you for coming on Coach and best of luck this season!

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Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

105 | Unbreakable golf records revisited - New Top 10 List Jul 25, 2022

On this episode Coach McGraw refers back to a previous podcast where he gave a list unbreakable records. A new list has been created and a few unbelievable college golf statistics are introduced as well!

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104 | Will Holcomb Jul 18, 2022

Will Holcomb is a professional golfer and Sam Houston State alum. The former All-American takes us from his upbringing in Crockett, Tx to his Semi-Final run at the US Amateur in 2019, and the 2021 Sam Houston State run. A lot of other topics were covered by Will's story telling today. Enjoy! (Thank you for coming on, Will!)

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103 | Braden Bailey Jul 11, 2022

Braden Bailey is a Baylor alum and professional golfer. He takes us through his golf journey and his life as a MiniTour player. What is it like chasing the dream and getting your career as a tournament established? Braden gives us the answers today. Thank you for coming on Braden and Sic'Em Bears!

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Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

102 | Tracy Phillips Jul 04, 2022

Tracy Phillips is a highly regarded golf instructor and has recently rediscovered his competitive game himself. He speaks to his history in golf, and how he's been able to make a strong comeback this late in his playing career. He has battled the driver yips for extended periods - he speaks to how he's overcome it and tons more! Thank you for coming on Tracy and bets of luck at Champions Tour Q School this Fall!

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101 | Charles Coody Jun 27, 2022

Charles Coody is a Texas Golf "Hall-of-Famer" and the 1971 Masters Champion. He has a long and interesting history in the game of golf which he sheds a light on in today's podcast. His interactions with Ben Hogan are particularly interesting. Mr. Coody also talks about his two grandsons, Pierceson and Parker, who were part of the 2022 National Champion Texas Longhorns team. It's an honor to have a Masters Champion on the podcast! Thank you for joining the podcast, Mr. Coody!

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100 | Casey Martin Jun 20, 2022

Casey Martin is the Head Men's Golf Coach at the University of Oregon. He is highly accomplished both as a player and a coach. His teams are notoriously tough and well coached. They reached the pinnacle of college golf when they won the National Championship on home turf in 2016. As a player, he was an all-american at Stanford and played on the 1994 NCAA Champion Team. His teammates included Tiger Woods and Notah Begay. Coach Martin talks about all these things in today's podcast. He also talks about his long-term battle with Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome, a condition that has forced the amputation of his right leg. A great podcast - thank you so much for coming on Coach Martin!

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99 | John Knauer Jun 13, 2022

John Knauer just retired from his position as the Head Men's Golf Coach at UTSA. In today's episode, he delves into his long career in college golf - what he's experienced and learned, how our game has changed, his recruiting strategies at UTSA, and much more. A great coach and even better person - thank you for all you've done for our game, Coach!

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98 | Devon Brouse Jun 06, 2022

Devon Brouse is a college golf legend who recently announced his retirement from his position as Women's Golf Head Coach at Purdue University. Coach Brouse is the only coach to be inducted into both the WGCA and GCAA Hall of Fames. He spent his last 25 years of coaching at Purdue - following a 21-year stint at North Carolina. Thank you so much for coming on Coach and best wishes for your retirement!

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Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

97 | Danny Edwards May 30, 2022

Danny Edwards is a five-time PGA Tour winner from Edmond, OK. He was also a professional race car driver. He recently released a book he authored which he talks about in this podcast. Thank you for coming on Danny!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

96 | Kelsey Cline May 23, 2022

Kelsey is a former University of Oklahoma golfer with tons of experience and interesting stories from the game of golf. Talor Gooch considers him a mentor and Coach McGraw and Kelsey dig into that. He also shares with us a couple things on Anthony Kim and his college coaches. Thank you for coming on Kelsey!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

95 | Postseason Golf May 16, 2022

Postseason is here for both our Women and Men. Today's episode includes some past experiences from Coach McGraw when it comes to postseason golf and what he has learned from them. Best of luck to every listener this postseason!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

94 | Scout McNealy May 09, 2022

Scout is a Junior/Senior on the Baylor Men's Golf Team. He is in his third year at Baylor but has excelled in school and is graduating this month. He talks about his upbringing, his family, the Baylor experience, and his shoulder injury, among other things. We are more than proud of Scout and thankful he came on the podcast. Sic'Em Bears, Scout!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

93 | Derek Freeman May 02, 2022

Derek Freeman recently retired from his position as the UCLA Men's Golf Coach. He shares his wisdom and insight into what made him such a successful coach over the past 20years. In addition, Coach Freeman actually played High School golf under Coach McGraw in Edmond, Oklahoma! Thank you so much for coming on, Coach Freeman - and best of luck in your next endeavor!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

92 | Scott Fawcett Apr 25, 2022

Scott Fawcett is the founder of DECADE. He has an extensive background in golf as a collegiate player at A&M and professional player on the Korn Ferry Tour In addition, Scott has caddied for numerous elite players and has studied shot dispersion and decision making in our game in ways no one has before. He talks about his background and shares some thoughts on both the collegiate and professional games (including the 2022 Masters). Thank you for coming on Scott!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

91 | Happy Birthday Coach McGraw! Apr 18, 2022

Coach McGraw tuns 44 plus tax today. Different episode this Monday!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

90 | Joakim Mikkelsen Apr 11, 2022

Joakim is a former All-American and the 2012 Big 12 Individual Champion. He is currently a golf commentator in Norway as well as a TrackMan rep. Joakim takes us through his junior days, his time at Baylor, his stint as a professional, and also what he does today. Some nuggets of wisdom are dropped along the way too! Thank you for coming on Joakim - one of the most decorated Baylor players!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

89 | Lindy Miller Apr 04, 2022

Lindy Miller is a past PGA Tour Player and 1st Team All-American at Oklahoma State. In today's podcast, he tells us stories about shagging balls for Ben Hogan and also about the relationships he built with numerous world class players he competed against in his amateur days. Finally, Lindy describes the impact the Ben Hogan Foundation is having on junior golfers in the state of Texas. Thank you so much for coming on Lindy!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Baylor Golf Camps Update Mar 30, 2022

Overnight Camp Flyer: https://baylorbears.com/documents/2021/12/16/22_Camp_Flyer.pdf

Overnight Camp Registration: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/BaylorGolfCamp?orglink=camps-registration#/selectSessions/3094140

Day Camps Flyer: https://baylorbears.com/documents/2022/2/10/Baylor_2022_Golf_Camp.pdf

Day Camps Registration: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/BaylorGolfCamp?orglink=camps-registration#/selectSessions/3115241

For camp questions reach out to Coach Mikkel at mikkel_bjerch1@baylor.edu (254)405-1645

88 | Gurleen Kaur Mar 28, 2022

Gurleen is a senior on the Baylor Women's Golf Team. She is a 3-time All-American and the all-time scoring average leader at Baylor. She talks about her opportunity this week as she tees it up in the Chevron Championship. She also talks about her recruiting process, her team, and how she plans on finishing up her Baylor career on a high note. Thanks for coming on Gurleen and tear it up this week!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

87 | Todd Gongwer Mar 21, 2022

Todd Gongwer is an author and motivational speaker. His best-selling book "Lead for God's Sake" has inspired athletes and coaches all around the world. he joins the podcast today to expand on his leadership philosophies and life perspectives. This is a good listen for any coach or athlete. Thank you so much for coming on Todd!

86 | Greg Priest Mar 14, 2022

Greg Priest is the Athletic Director for Tyler ISD. He is also the former Baylor Men's Golf Coach. He tells us stories from his coaching career and up to today. His perspective, recruiting strategy, and other insights are brought up too. He also tells us what eventually made him leave coaching. Thank you for coming on Coach and Sic'em Bears!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

85 | Chris Haack Mar 07, 2022

Chris Haack is the Head Men's Golf Coach at the University of Georgia and is arguably considered one of the top coaches in collegiate golf history. The University of Georgia has been a tour player factory under his tutelage. There are few coaches who can tell a story better than Coach Haack as well - some of which you'll hear in today's podcast! Thank you for coming on Coach Haack, a true legend of our game.

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

84 | Charlie Saxon Feb 28, 2022

Korn Ferry Tour Player and University of Oklahoma Alum, Charlie Saxon joins the podcast. Charlie takes us through his journey in golf - from topping shots at the Oklahoma State golf camp to playing professional golf. He talks about growing up at Southern Hills, his transition to professional golf, and shares his advice for aspiring players. Lots more is included in this episode as well! Thank you so much for coming on Charlie and best of luck this season!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

83 | Q&A Episode #3 Feb 21, 2022

The Baylor Coaches answer listeners questions from social media! Coach McGraw also adds a few stories of people who have inspired him throughout his life.

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

82 | Grier Jones Feb 14, 2022

Grier Jones is a former NCAA Champion and PGA Tour Player. He has even won three times on Tour. After a splendid playing career, he then enjoyed a 25 year stint as the Head Golf Coach at Wichita State University. He shares his wisdom on what it takes to become a great player, as well as a great coach in today's podcast. Thank you for coming on Coach! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

81 | Topic 5: "Geeking out on Golf Records and Statistics" Feb 07, 2022

Let's hear what Coach McGraw claimed to be 10 unbreakable records in the game of golf back in 1987. How many still hold true today? We will also cover some of the most ridiculous records and statistics in our game today.

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Spring Preview & Podcast Updates Feb 03, 2022

Baylor Men's Golf Schedule: https://baylorbears.com/sports/mens-golf/schedule Camp flyer (June 4th-7th): https://baylorbears.com/documents/2021/12/16/22_Camp_Flyer.pdf Camp Registration: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/BaylorGolfCamp?orglink=camps-registration For camp questions reach out to Coach Mikkel at mikkel_bjerch1@baylor.edu Curtis Hankamer (March 23rd) flyer: https://baylorbears.com/documents/2022/2/3/2022_Curtis_Hankamer_Classic_Invitation.pdf

80 | Therese Hession Jan 31, 2022

Therese Hession is a true legend, but not just as a coach. She coached for 30 years at the Ohio State University. She joins the podcast less than a month after retiring. She sheds a light on what she considers to be the most important part of the coaching profession. Thank you for coming on Coach!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Coach McGraw Appears as a Guest on "Building Excellence" Podcast Jan 26, 2022

Coach McGraw recently joined Bailey Miles on his podcast "Building Excellence". Here is that episode. You can find the full "Building Excellence" Podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-excellence-with-bailey-miles/id1574388409

79 | Worth Williams Jan 24, 2022

Worth Williams is a Baylor alum and the 2001 Big 12 Champion (both as a team and individual.) He talks about his very important mentors growing up, his experience with college golf and Baylor, and how his competitive background is benefitting him in the business world. Thank you for coming on Worth and Sic'em Bears!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Rebroadcast: Baylor Golf Camp 2022 Information Podcast Jan 20, 2022

Camp flyer: https://baylorbears.com/documents/2021/12/16/22_Camp_Flyer.pdf

Camp Registration: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/BaylorGolfCamp?orglink=camps-registration

For camp questions reach out to Coach Mikkel at mikkel_bjerch1@baylor.edu

78 | Cricket Musch Jan 17, 2022

Cricket Musch is a talent consultant for Nike. He also has extensive experience as a college golf coach at UTEP. His team finished runner up in the 1988 National Championship. Cricket gives great insight into college golf and what makes a great player. Few people have more experience in our game. One of the best, thank you so much for coming on, Cricket!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

77 | Felecia Mulkey Jan 10, 2022

Felecia Mulkey is the Baylor Acrobatics & Tumbling Coach. She is a true pioneer and a world-class coach. Her teams have won the last 10 National Championships in A&T. She was instrumental in the early development of the sport and even pioneered the scoring system that is used today. In today's podcast she shares her background, her coaching philosophy, and her leadership in helping A&T become an official NCAA sport. Thank you for coming on Coach and thank you for all that you do for Baylor, your athletes, and the sport of A&T!

76 | New Year’s Collaboration Jan 03, 2022

In this episode, we have looked back at each podcast episode and we have created a collaboration of all the most inspirational and informational clips from our former guests. We hope you all enjoy the listen!

75 | Brandon Hoff - Baylor Men's Golf Senior Dec 27, 2021

Brandon Hoff is a senior on the Baylor Men's Golf Team from Austin, TX. Brandon tells us about his family, the transition to college golf, his time at Baylor, his teammates, and tons more. We're proud to have Brandon as a Baylor Bear - thank you so much for coming on, Brandon!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

74 | Greg Robertson - Oklahoma State Head Women's Golf Coach Dec 20, 2021

Greg Robertson is an OSU alum. Following a stint as a professional golfer following graduation, Greg got into college golf coaching at his alma mater as a volunteer coach. After spending time as assistant and head coach at Purdue and Kent State, Greg returned to OSU as the Head Women's Golf Coach last Summer. In today';s podcast, he takes us though his journey and what he has learned along the way.

Thank you for coming on Coach Robertson!

Join the Baylor Golf Camp June 4th-7th, 2022! Dec 17, 2021

Camp flyer: https://baylorbears.com/documents/2021/12/16/22_Camp_Flyer.pdf

Camp Registration: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/BaylorGolfCamp?orglink=camps-registration

For camp questions reach out to Coach Mikkel at mikkel_bjerch1@baylor.edu

73 | Travis Woolf Dec 13, 2021

Travis Woolf is a staff member with the College Golf fellowship (CGF). Prior to getting into the ministry, he played his collegiate golf at TCU. Travis talks about what his role is with CGF, and what CGF offers to high schoolers, collegiate players, and even tour players. Their instagram handle is @collegegolffellowhip - you can find information on all of their retreats there. Thank you so much for coming on Travis!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

72 | Joe Skovron - PGA Tour Caddie Dec 06, 2021

Joe Skovron is a PGA Tour Caddie. He has been Rickie Fowler's only caddie since Rickie turned pro 12 years ago. Joe tells us about what life as a Tour caddie is like, what he seeks to improve this off-season, how he and Rickie met, and tons more. Great stuff - thank you so much for coming on, Joe!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

71 | Mark Reppe - Baylor Golf Senior Nov 29, 2021

Mark Reppe is a fifth year senior on our golf team. He is an accounting major from Dallas. In this episode, we get to hear Mark's story of getting into golf, choosing Baylor, and what's in the future for him on the golf course. Thankful he's a Baylor Bear! Sic'em Bears, Mark!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

70 | Rickie Fowler Nov 22, 2021

Rickie Fowler joins the podcast. Coach McGraw and Rickie had a coach/player relationship from their time at Oklahoma State. Rickie takes us through his golf journey in today's episode. He sheds a light on his family and mentors along the way. Well worth a listen. Thank you so much for coming on, Rickie!

69 | Ryan Cabbage - Head Coach @ UNC Charlotte Nov 15, 2021

Ryan cabbage is the Head Men's Golf Coach at UNC Charlotte. In today's podcast, he shares his journey through coaching and his coaching philosophy. He also tells us about his current team and his Assistant Coach, Austin King. Thank you for coming on Coach and best of luck in the Spring!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

68 | Jimmy Walker Nov 08, 2021

Jimmy Walker is a PGA Tour Tour player, major champion (2016 PGA Championship), and a Baylor alum. In today's podcast, he takes us through his journey starting as a junior golfer. Jimmy talks about some of the adversity he's faced in his professional career and how he's been able to excel through adversity. Thank you so much for coming on Jimmy and Sic'em bears!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

67 | Chris Zambri Nov 01, 2021

Chris Zambri is the former USC Golf Coach. He currently works with DECADE and is also the Volunteer Coach at Pepperdine. Coach Zambri shares what made his teams successful at USC, how Pepperdine was able to win NCAAs last year, what his role is with DECADE, and tons more. We even get a golf trivia battle at the end between Coach McGraw and Coach Zambri! Amazing person and coach. Thank you so much for coming on Coach!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

66 | Martin Flores - PGA Tour Player Oct 25, 2021

Martin Flores joins the podcast this week. Martin is a player who has seen all levels of professional golf. The University of Oklahoma grad has made a living at the game for 16 years, earning right at $6 million in prize money. He is currently battling back from hip surgery and ready to take on the Korn Ferry Tour next year.

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

65 | John Smith Part 2 (The Coach) - Oklahoma State Head Wrestling Coach (5-time National Champion Coach) Oct 18, 2021

Coach Smith talks about his coaching career and coaching philosophy in this week's episode. Just like his athletic career, his coaching career has been tremendously successful. He shares with us how with us in this episode. Thank you for all of your time Coach and go get'em this season!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

64 | John Smith Part 1 (The Athlete) - 2-time Olympic Gold Medalist & 6-time World Champion Wrestler Oct 11, 2021

John Smith is the Wrestling Coach at Oklahoma State. The next two episodes will feature Coach Smith. This first part is about him as an athlete while the next edition will be about his coaching. As an athlete, he won two Olympic Gold medals and was the World Champion six times. He takes us through his mentality and extreme training techniques to become the world's best at his sport. Fantastic stuff in both episodes! Thank you for coming on, Coach.

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

63 | Sam Puryear, Jr. - Howard University Head Coach & Author of "Diamonds in the Rough" Oct 04, 2021

Coach Sam Puryear, Jr. joins the podcast. He is the Head Coach at Howard University and recently authored and published his book Diamonds in the Rough.

Incredible stories and insight. Thank you for joining us Coach! Be sure to check out Diamonds in the Rough. Best of luck to the Howard University golf teams this year!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

62 | Cooper Dossey - Second Appearance Sep 27, 2021

Baylor grad Cooper Dossey joins the podcast for the second time. His first episode was #23. In this edition, Cooper tells us about the incredible 59 he shot during first stage of Korn Ferry Q School recently. He won the tournament and is currently preparing for second stage. Cooper also talks about his transition to professional golf. Thanks for coming on Cooper and best of luck with the remainder of Q School! Sic'em Bears.

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

61 | Ryan Blaum Sep 20, 2021

PGA Tour Player, Ryan Blaum, joins the podcast. Ryan has played professional golf for 15 years after graduating from Duke. Coach McGraw and Ryan know each other from the recruiting process. Ryan has some very interesting stories from that time as well as his years on tour. He shares what drives him, what his best advice is, and tons of other great things. Thank you for coming on Ryan! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

60 | Q&A Episode #2 Sep 13, 2021

The Baylor Coaches answer your questions from social media!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

59 | Randy Smith Sep 06, 2021

PGA Tour Instructor, Randy Smith, joins the podcast. Randy is a well-known Coach all across the world who calls Royal Oaks Country Club in Dallas home. He has coached numerous tour players including Justin Leonard, Gary Woodland, and Scottie Scheffler. He shares his teaching philosophy with us in great detail in today's episode. A great coach and a fantastic guy! Thank you so much for coming on Randy!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

58 | Topic 4: "How to Be a Freshman" Aug 30, 2021

The Baylor Coaches talk through how to make the most out of your transition into college golf. It's an exciting time of year with players starting school all across the country. How can you make an impact? Some of the topics discussed are homesickness, time management, resources and teammates, qualifying, etc. We also talk through our Baylor team and highlight the two freshmen, Zach Heffernan and Drew Wrightson.

57 | Hunter Mahan Aug 23, 2021

PGA Tour Player and former Oklahoma State All-American, Hunter Mahan, joins the podcast. Hunter is a six-time winner on Tour, has played in three Ryder Cups, and four President's Cups. His highest Official World Ranking to date is #4. Coach McGraw and Hunter have a player-coach relationship from their time at Oklahoma State. The two reminisce about Hunter's recruitment and their time during Hunter's college years, as well as talk about Hunter's family, his current situation, and perspective. Incredible stuff, thank you so much for coming on the podcast Hunter!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

56 | Sam Lee Aug 16, 2021

Professional golfer, and former Oklahoma State walk-on, Sam Lee, joins the podcast. Sam and Coach McGraw have a former player-coach relationship from OSU. Sam's recruiting story is very unique, as he travelled to Stillwater in an effort to improve his game and get on the golf team. The two discuss that incredible process. Enjoy! Thank you for coming on Sam!

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Associated social media accounts:

Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

55 | Austin Smotherman Aug 09, 2021

Korn Ferry Tour Player, Austin Smotherman, joins the podcast. At the time of this recording, Austin sits at the number 25 spot on the Korn Ferry Tour ranking. The top 25 earn their PGA Tour cards at the end of the season. He tells us about how he's embracing the opportunity. Among other things, he also shares his grandfather's influence on his game, speaks about his time at SMU, and shares how he balances being a genuine guy and a fierce competitor on tour. Thanks for coming on the podcast Austin and best of luck with the conclusion of your season!

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Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

54 | Lisa Strom Aug 02, 2021

Head Women's Golf Coach at Ohio State, Lisa Strom, joins the podcast. Coach Strom was recently named the Head Coach of her alma mater. She talks about her relationship with Ohio State Director of Golf, Therese Hession - how she was recruited by Coach Hession, played for her, and now working together. She also talks about the value of relationships in coaching, and why she loves her profession. Thanks so much for coming on the podcast Coach!

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Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

53 | Topic with Coach McGraw 3: "Earning it" Jul 26, 2021

In this week's episode, Coach McGraw tells us the story of how his parents introduced junior golf tournaments to him during the summer of 1971 (50 years ago). Him and his siblings had to earn the money to pay their own way through their tournament schedules. He shares what the lessons taught him and the positive impact it made on his golf. We also uncover a couple of junior golfers that Coach McGraw has recruited through the years with similar stories. Enjoy! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

52 | Trey Mullinax Jul 19, 2021

Korn Ferry Tour Player and Alabama alum, Trey Mullinax, joins the podcast. Trey and Coach McGraw spent the 2013/2014 season together in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. That year ended with a National Championship for the Crimson Tide where Trey made the winning putt. In addition that historic season, Trey tells us about his upbringing, how he landed at University of Alabama, and some of the adversity he faced both in college and in his young professional career. Fantastic stuff, Trey - thank you so much for coming on the podcast! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

51 | The Arnold Palmer Cup Experience Jul 12, 2021

Coach Mikkel recently had the honor of being the Assistant Captain for the International Team during this year's Arnold Palmer Cup. Coach McGraw and Coach Mikkel sit down to talk about the week. The two coaches talk about the history of the event, this year's participants, some intricacies of the matches, and OF COURSE - Coach McGraw gets to brag once again of how god the 2007 American Team that he captained was. Lastly, we get a player's perspective on the Arnold Palmer Cup experience as we hear from 2020 participant, Cooper Dossey. @arnoldpalmercup Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

50 | Brandt Kieschnick Jul 05, 2021

Sam Houston State Head Golf Coach, Brandt Kieschnick, joins the podcast. Coach Kieschnick's Men's Team had one of the best stories of the year in college golf. After winning the Southland Conference Championship, the Bearkats advanced to the National Championship through the Stillwater Regional despite their best player (Will Holcomb) having to sit out the final round due to Covid-19 contact tracing. They ended up finishing 9th at the National Championship at Greyhawk. Coach Kieschnick shares with us the dynamics of this year's team as well as how the Sam Houston State team has evolved since he returned to his alma mater as the Men's Coach in 2012. Great stuff Coach - thank you so much for coming on! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

49 | Lee Janzen Jun 28, 2021

Two-time US Open Champion, Lee Janzen, joins the podcast. Lee played his college golf at Florida Southern, a Division II school. He speaks to his college experience and how he was able to develop into the player he became. He also gives us a deeper dive into his two US Open vicories along with his Ryder Cup experiences. Enjoy! Thank you for coming on Lee!

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Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

48 | Michael Beard Jun 21, 2021

Pepperdine University Head Men's Golf Coach, Michael Beard, joins the podcast. Coach Beard and the Pepperdine Waves just won the National Championship! We get his perspective on that special week, as well as a bunch of other themes. Coach beard tells us about his mom and dad, his own playing career, and how his coaching career has transpired. We also get his best advice for young coaches as well as aspring players. Great stuff! Thank you so much for coming on Coach!

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Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

47 | Kevin Dougherty Jun 14, 2021

Korn Ferry Tour player, Kevin Dougherty, joins the podcast. Kevin and Coach McGraw have a former player-coach relationship from their time at OSU. We get a deeper dive into how physical fitness and nutrition has helped Kevin's development in his young professional career. Tons of other interesting tidbits also! Thank you for coming on Kevin! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

46 | Jonathan Moore Jun 07, 2021

Former NCAA Champion, Jonathan Moore, joins the podcast. Jonathan is currently the Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Oklahoma State golf teams. Jonathan and Coach McGraw go way back and the two reminisce about their times together at OSU, about adversity and faith in life, and of course about golf. A great guy with a strong story - thank you so much for coming on the podcast Jonathan!

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Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

45 | Bryan Gathright May 31, 2021

Director of Instruction at Cordillera Ranch, Bryan Gathright, joins the podcast. Bryan currently teaches a handful of world-class amateur players and emerging professionals. Him and Coach McGraw go almost 40 years back as they met in Tour School. Bryan is well respected instructor who cares deeply about his players. He shares with us his intriguing teaching philosophy. Thank you for coming on Bryan!

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Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Advice for Aspiring Players May 26, 2021

Today's bonus episode is all about advice for aspiring players! We've cut together the advice from some our guests. You'll hear from Mike McGraw, Mike Holder, Collin Morikawa, Viktor Hovland, Greg Sands, Webb Simpson, to name a few... Thank you for listening. Give us 5 stars if you're enjoying the podcast! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

44 | Hunter Shattuck & Vince Clark May 24, 2021

Joining the podcast are former Baylor Bear and MCC Highlander, Hunter Shattuck AND McLennan Community College Head Coach, Vince Clark. Hunter has a very unique story in collegiate golf as he went from averaging 97 in 8th grade to reaching the Elite Eight Matchplay during his career at Baylor. Coach Clark and Coach McGraw delve into what it was like coaching Hunter, and what others can learn from his example. Hunter shares his perspective and experiences from both schools. Thanks for coming on Hunter and Sic'em Bears!

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Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

43 | Collin Morikawa May 17, 2021

6th ranked player in the world, Collin Morikawa, joins the podcast. Collin opens up about his background in golf and covers everything from parenting, to instruction, to competitive golf. He also has a unique perspective on the recruiting experience. Further, he shares with us how he has become an incredible iron player. Intriguing conversation with one of the best in the game - thank you so much for coming on Collin!

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Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

42 | Scott Drew May 10, 2021

Baylor Head Men's Basketball Coach, Scott Drew, joins the podcast. Coach Drew just led his team to a National Championship! On this podcast, he talks about the importance of a player-led team, the synergy of his staff, among other things. Thank you for coming on Coach and Sic'Em Bears!

* Scott Drew Interview starts in minute 9.*

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Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

41 | Art Proctor May 03, 2021

A man of many hats within the golf community - Art Proctor joins the podcast. Mr. Proctor has done everything in this game. From playing the tour, teaching, and coaching to numerous other things. He was even Coach McGraw's College Coach! He was recently inducted into the Oklahoma Golf Hall of Fame. Mr. proctor shares with us his story - what a fantastic storyteller. Thank you for all your contributions to our game, Art Proctor!

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Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

40 | Big 12 Championship Preview Apr 26, 2021

Coach McGraw and Coach Mikkel sit down to talk about this week's Big 12 Championship. Prairie Dunes CC in Hutchinson, KS is one of Coach McGraw's absolute favorites and he shares some of his best memories from the place. We also share some recruiting news and information about upcoming camps. Thank you for listening!

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Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

39 | Harold Varner III Apr 19, 2021

PGA Tour Player, Harold Varner III, joins the podcast. Recently married, Harold and his wife are expecting their first child in October. He tells us about his upbringing in golf, his relationship with Tiger, his journey through pro golf, his upcoming schedule until the baby arrives, and tons more. Really great chat - thanks so much for coming on Harold and best of luck this year both on and off the course!

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Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

38 | Max McGreevy Apr 12, 2021

Current Korn Ferry Tour player and former Oklahoma Sooner, Max McGreevy, joins the podcast. Max is coming off a solid stretch of golf and tells us about how life is as a professional golfer. He also shares who he is as a player, his best advice for young players, among other things. Thanks for coming on Max and best of luck the rest of the season!

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Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

37 | Taylor Moore Apr 05, 2021

Korn Ferry Tour Player, Taylor Moore, joins the podcast. Taylor sheds some light on what life as a KFT Player is like. He tells us about his upbringing in Edmond, OK and his collegiate career at the University of Arkansas. He also lets us know his aspirations for the future and how other young guns on Tour are inspiring him. Thank you for coming on Taylor - best of luck the rest of the year!

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Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

36 | EJ Pfister Mar 29, 2021

Former NCAA Champion and current PGA Tour Instructor, EJ Pfister, joins the podcast. EJ and Coach McGraw reminisce about Coach Holder, EJ's time in college at Oklahoma State, his teaching philosophy, among other things. We even got a surprise appearance from Kevin Tway! Great stuff EJ - thanks for coming on!

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Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

35 | Pam McGraw Mar 22, 2021

Coach McGraw welcomes his wife Pam to the Podcast. He introduces the woman behind the man and tells how she has been integral in his coaching success. He describes how her perspective has impacted his coaching through the years. Enjoy the listening!

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34 | Larry Penley Mar 15, 2021

Clemson Head Men's Golf Coach, Larry Penley, joins the podcast. Coach Penley is a legend in the college golf sphere. He announced earlier this year that he is retiring after 42 years at Clemson (4 as a player and 38 as a Coach). Coach Penley shares stories from his career, tells us about his current team, and gives us a glimpse into what his future might hold. Thank you for coming on Coach and thank you for everything you have given to our game!

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Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

33 | Ryan Grider Mar 08, 2021

Joining the podcast is Baylor Men's Golf senior, Ryan Grider, from Lewisville, TX. Ryan shares everything from how he was introduced to the game to how he views his future in golf. He also shares his view on the value of teammates and his relationship with his family. Thanks for coming on Ryan and Sic'em Bears! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

32 | Brad Gehl Mar 01, 2021

Former Oklahoma State walk-on, Brad Gehl, joins the podcast. Brad and Coach McGraw talk about how he ever got to OSU in the first place, considering he was #3 man on a small, private high school team in Indianapolis. The two also discuss Brad's journey through professional golf, along with a very altruistic endeavor which he has undertaken called the Hangry Project. As you will hear, Brad has so much passion and gives everything 100 percent.

Follow the Hangry project on Instagram: @hangryproject

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Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

31 | Josh Gregory Feb 22, 2021

PGA Tour Instructor, and former two-time NCAA Champion Coach, Josh Gregory, joins the podcast. Coach McGraw and Coach Gregory have known each other for a long time. The two delve into Josh's background, his time as a collegiate coach, and cover what his beliefs as a PGA Instructor are. Tons of insight in this one! Thank you for coming on Coach!

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Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

30 | Travis McInroe Feb 15, 2021

Baylor Men's Golf Senior and Plano West alum, Travis McInroe, joins the podcast. Travis has been a part of a very successful Baylor program over the past five years. Coach McGraw and Travis discuss his time before, during, and after Baylor, as well as his aspirations for the team this year. Thank you for being a great Baylor Bear, Travis, and we appreciate your appearance on the podcast!

#sicem

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Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

29 | Cory Whitsett Feb 08, 2021

Alabama Men's Golf Alum and 2007 U.S. Junior Champion, Cory Whitsett, joins the podcast. Coach McGraw and Cory have both a Coach-recruit relationship as well as a Coach-player relationship. The two discuss getting to know each other over the years, but also do a deeper dive into why Cory thinks his professional career didn't turn out the way he had hoped for. He's very open about his struggles on the golf course in this conversation. Cory is truly one of the good guys. Thank you so much for coming on Cory!

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Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

28 | Greg Sands Feb 01, 2021

Texas Tech Head Men's Golf Coach, Greg Sands, joins the podcast. Coach Sands has built a very successful program at Texas Tech over the last couple of decades. His teams have reached Matchplay at the National Championship twice, reached a national #1 ranking, won a Big 12 Matchplay Championship, and numerous other accomplishments. He shares what it was like being named the Head Coach at a young age, how the program has changed over the years, and shares some stories a long the way. Coach Sands was recently named the 2021 Palmer Cup Coach for the American side. He shares his thoughts on that honor. One of the best in the business - thank you for coming on Coach!

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Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

College Golf Spring Preview - Baylor Men's Golf Jan 28, 2021

An update on this week's Rice Intercollegiate and other events in college golf in addition to a preview of the Spring for Baylor.

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27 | Annie Young Jan 25, 2021

University of Tulsa Head Women's Golf Coach, Annie Young, joins the podcast. Coach Young is an Oklahoma State graduate where she was Coached by Coach McGraw for part of her time. The two reminisce about their time in Stillwater and talk about their current Coaching. Thank you for coming on the podcast Coach Young and best of luck this Spring!

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Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

26 | Bruce Heppler Jan 20, 2021

Georgia Tech Head Coach, Bruce Heppler, joins the podcast. Coach Heppler is one of the most prolific and successful Coaches in College Golf history. In this podcast, he shares how he got into coaching, the recruitement of Tiger Woods, how he became the first full-time Assistant Coach in College Golf, and how he has developed Georgia Tech into an elite golf program, among other things. An incredible podcast for anybody interested in college golf! Thank you for coming on, Coach Heppler! Best of luck this Spring to the Yellowjackets of Georgia Tech!

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Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf

Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

25 | Topic with Coach McGraw 2: "Health & Wellness" Jan 11, 2021

Coach McGraw shares his thoughts on Health & Wellness and how his attention to his body and nutrition has helped his coaching through the years.

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Bonus: Q&A with Coach McGraw 1 Jan 08, 2021

Coach McGraw answers your questions from our Facebook and Instagram pages.

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24 | Maverick McNealy Jan 04, 2021

PGA Tour Player, Maverick McNealy, joins the podcast. This is an episode packed with knowledge if you're an aspiring player! Maverick shares how journaling became one of his main development tools and how he uses it today. He also lets us know how he developed his semi-famous "seed ball", how he spends his tournament weeks, what his three key areas are in preparation, and tons more...

Fantastic stuff - thanks for coming on Maverick and best of luck in 2021!

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Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw

Mikkel - @MikkelGolf

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Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

23 | Cooper Dossey Dec 28, 2020

Baylor Men's Golf Fifth year senior and co-captain, Cooper Dossey, joins the podcast. Cooper is a returning first-team all-american who is one of the best amateur players in the world. Coach McGraw and Cooper cover a wide variety of topics, such as his recruitment to Baylor, his injuries, professional golf, and his faith. Cooper is a fantastic representative of our program. Enjoy the listening! Thank you for coming on the podcast Cooper! @betterthanifounditpodcast Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

22 | Viktor Hovland Dec 21, 2020

14th ranked player in the world, Viktor Hovland, joins the podcast. Viktor is coming off his recent win at the Mayakoba Championship on the PGA Tour and a great showing at the DP World Championship on the European Tour. He tells us about his recent success, how he got in the game, his interest for the golf swing, his relationship with country music, and tons more. A must listen! @ViktorHovland Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

21 | Vince Clark Dec 14, 2020

McLennan Community College Head Coach, Vince Clark, joins the podcast. Coach Clark has won three National Championships at McLennan. He has also been inducted into the GCAA Hall of Fame. Coach Clark talks about how he got into coaching and his priorities in the profession. Great listen! Thanks for coming on Vincer! @betterthanifounditpodcast Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

20 | Robert Streb Dec 07, 2020

Recent RSM Classic Champion, and long-time PGA Tour Player, Robert Streb, joins the podcast. Robert has known Coach McGraw a long time. The two discuss several topics in this podcast, such as Robert's upbringing, his unique approach to the game, and a deep dive into the back nine and playoff at the 2020 RSM Classic. Thank you so much for coming on the podcast Robert and happy holidays to you and the family!

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19 | Colin Kober Nov 30, 2020

Baylor Fifth year senior and Co-captain, Colin Kober, joins the podcast. Colin and Coach discuss everything from the recruiting process to today and beyond in this conversation. Colin has a 12-3 matchplay record at the Big 12 Matchplay Championship and is a two-time Elite 90 winner (for the highest GPA at the National Championship). He shares how his upbringing has shaped him into a disciplined, hard-working individual. Thank you for coming on Colin and Sic'em Bears!

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18 | Jim Ahern Nov 23, 2020

Jim Ahern joins the podcast. Jim retired just a few months ago after a long career with the Acushnet company. There are few people in the world who have watched more college golf through the years than Jim. In this podcast, he shares how the college game has changed through the years, some of the incredible shots and rounds he's witnessed, and also some of the issues he encountered as a resource for players and coaches. Thank you for coming on Jim - we look forward to seeing you on a fairway sometime soon!

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17 | Jay Goble Nov 16, 2020

Baylor Women's Golf Head Coach, Jay Goble, joins the @betterthanifounditpodcast. Coach Goble and his team won all their three team events this fall and reach the program's first ever #1 ranking! Coach McGraw and Coach Goble talk about his upbringing in golf, how he got into Coaching and to Baylor, as well as two historic seasons in the Baylor Women's golf program - the Spring of 2015 and the Fall of 2020. Thanks for coming on Coach! You can follow the Baylor Women's Golf team on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to stay up to date on their team. @baylorwgolf

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16 | Webb Simpson Nov 09, 2020

We've finally reached the 2020 Masters week! We're lucky enough to have one of the guys pegging it up at Augusta National this week on the podcast. Webb Simpson needs no golf introduction! The 2012 US Open Champion and currently the 8th ranked player in the world opens up about a bunch of topics with us today. There are invaluable nuggets in today's recording fro any aspiring golfer, parent, and coach. How did Webb get through the anchoring ban? Why did he play in the fifth slot at Wake Forest? How does he balance life, family, faifth, golf? What advise does he have for aspiring players? The episode was greatly assisted by a bonus guest, Brad Payne from College Golf Fellowship!

Best of luck this week Webb at Augusta. Thanks for coming on!

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15 | Talor Gooch Nov 02, 2020

PGA Tour Player, Talor Gooch, joins the @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast. Talor is currently #43 in the FedEx Cup rankings. He is a former Oklahoma State Cowboy, where he played for Coach McGraw. The two of them talk about everything from Talor as a junior golfer to today - a PGA Tour Player. Thank you for coming on, Talor, and best of luck in this week's Houston Open!

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14 | Troy Denton Oct 26, 2020

PGA Tour Instructor, Troy Denton, joins the Better Than I Found It Podcast. Troy teaches out of Maridoe in Dallas, and has taught several Tour players. Among his current players are Ryan Moore, Will Zalatoris, and Sebastion Munoz. Troy shares his approach to teaching in a very candid way. We also touch on his background in golf, what got him into coaching, and his best advise for juniors and up-and-coming players. You can find Tro on Instagram at @troydenton. Give him a follow! Thank you so much for coming on, Troy.

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Bonus: Fall Recap - Baylor Men's Golf Oct 23, 2020

Coach McGraw and Coach Mikkel discuss the Fall season for our team.

13 | Mike Holder Part I Oct 19, 2020

Oklahoma State's Athletic Director and former golf Coach, Mike Holder, joins the @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast. Coach McGraw and Coach Holder worked together for 16 years at OSU. This episode is absolutely packed with value for junior golfers, college golfers, parents, and coaches! Enjoy.

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12 | Zack Robinson Oct 12, 2020

Zack Robinson joins the @betterthanifounditpodcast. Zack is an Oklahoma State alum where he played for Coach McGraw. He was a two-time all-american (Honorable mention 2003 & 3rd team 2005). He also won the Byron Nelson award in 2006.

Zack and Coach shares stories from recruiting and their time at Oklahoma State. Zack also tells us about his life post-college, and his recent battle with cancer. Thank you for coming on Zack!

Segment: This week Coach McGraw shares the details on the best round he's ever witnessed in college golf.

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11 | Will Zalatoris Oct 06, 2020

Korn Ferry Tour Player, Will Zalatoris, joins the Better Than I Found It podcast. Will is currently #1 on the KFT, and is coming off an impressive t6th finish at the US Open a couple of weeks ago. Thank you for coming on Will, and good luck for the rest of the year!

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Bonus: Baylor Bears are the 2020 Big 12 Matchplay Champions Oct 05, 2020

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10 | Ryan Blagg Sep 28, 2020

Head Men's Golf Coach at the University of Louisville, Ryan Blagg, joins the @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast. Coach Blagg spent 2012-2020 as the Assistant Coach at Baylor. He tells us about his time at Baylor, as well as his transition to Louisville this Summer. He also sheds some light on how good of a mini-tour player he was when he remained #shankless for an entire round. What about his favorite Coach McGraw quirk?

#3 in Coach McGraw's best rounds he's ever witnessed in college golf is being unpacked today.

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9 | Bryan Bros Sep 22, 2020

The Bryan Brother joins the @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast. These guys are fun! Wesley is currently on the PGA Tour, while George runs their very successful YouTube channel. Go check them out on YouTube and other social media. https://www.youtube.com/user/BryanBrosGolf

Thanks for coming on guys. Two authentic people that are easy to root for!

Segment: Coach McGraw's top 5 rounds he's ever witnessed. We're unpacking #4 this week.

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8 | Charles Howell III Sep 14, 2020

Charles Howell III joins the @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast. Charles and Coach McGraw have an existing player-coach relationship from their time at Oklahoma State. They reminisce about their time in Stillwater and beyond. What's Charles' favorite Tiger story? How long is he planning on playing professional golf? And to what does he attribute his longevity in the game?

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7 | Garrett May Sep 09, 2020

Garrett May joins the @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast. Garrett is a professional golfer and former Baylor Bear (2015-2019) under Coach McGraw. Garrett and Coach discuss Garrett's struggles and his growth relating to emotional maturity.

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6 | Jay Seawell Sep 03, 2020

Alabama Head Coach, Jay Seawell, joins the @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast.

A conversation between two Hall of Fame coaches, Coach Seawell and Coach McGraw, that are great friends. They reminisce about their upbringings, their coaching backgrounds, and their time together at the University of Alabama for the 2013/2014 season (that ended in a National Championship).

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5 | Morgan Hoffmann Aug 27, 2020

PGA Tour Player Morgan Hoffmann joins the "Better Than I Found It" Podcast. An open and honest conversation between Morgan and his College Coach, Mike McGraw. Morgan's battle with Muscular Dystrophy is a powerful one. He shares with the listeners about his treatment, his thoughts about getting back to competitive golf, and how he's turned his situation into something positive through his foundation. You can find the information on his foundation here:

www.morganhoffman.org @MorganHoffmannFoundation

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4 | Topic with Coach McGraw 1: "Life-Long Learner" Aug 20, 2020

Topic episode. This week, Coach McGraw talks about the importance of being a continuous learner. Why and how does he avoid falling into "cruise-control" and "my way or the highway" mentality? Why did he start writing his "Stuff that works" journal? Subscribe for future episodes. @BearCoachMcGraw @MikkelGolf @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

3 | Kyle Jones Aug 14, 2020

PGA Tour Player, Korn Ferry Tour Winner, and All-American Baylor Bear joins the "Better Than I Found It" podcast. Kyle is hot off his first big professional win at the Utah Championship on the Korn Ferry Tour. Kyle's path to the Tour is a unique one. Coach McGraw delves into what separates Kyle as a player and what they have learned from each other.

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2 | Tosh Hays Aug 04, 2020

Tosh Hays joins the "Better Than I Found It" podcast. Tosh is a long-time swing Coach to PGA Tour player, Robert Streb. He is also a former player for Coach McGraw at Edmond North High School.

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1 | Coach McGraw's Coaching Story Aug 03, 2020

How has Coach McGraw's career transpired to this point? What are his current goals in the profession?

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