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Golf Talk Radio M&B - 5/30/2009 - Women's Golf Month, TALY Mind Set & Jim Delaby, PGA - Hour 1 Jun 07, 2009

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During hour 1 Mike and Billy discuss the PGA's Women's Golf Month and Josh Heptig calls in from Dairy Creek, Morro Bay and Chalk Mountain Golf Courses located in San Luis Obispo County, California. Visit www.playgolfamerica for Women's Golf Month programs around the United States. The MIND Set® from TALY® is the revolutionary mechanical device for improving your performance in golf. The MIND Set introduces an engineered mental reference point for your golf swing called a Talynt® point in the form of a red ball. Your Talynt point takes the emphasis away from your physical ability and brings it to the mental level. Once you accept the unique approach of using a Mental Reference Point to free your thoughts, your golf swing will become intuitive, natural, and consistently accurate. The Taly Company was developed to raise the bar on scoring and increase people's enjoyment of sport. The company brings a revolutionary approach to the world of athletics; one that breaks through the mental barrier and unleashes the next level of performance.Founded by Taly Williams, the company's mission is to take sport to a new, heightened dimension where people score with confidence by trusting their talent.Taly Williams, President and CEOTaly Williams is a professional engineer and a former professional athlete. Taly is the nation's leading authority on MIND Mechanics® and holds a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Engineering from the University of Waterloo.Taly used his skill and aptitude to develop a revolutionary mechanical device for the game of golf called The MIND SetTM from TALY®. Taly created The MIND Set because he recognized that people were frustrated with the game and it didn't make sense that he himself couldn't consistently play well.Golf is a difficult sport, and even with great practice it is still difficult to transfer your skills to the course. Taly understood that people often lose mental focus and succumb to the pressure of the game. He also recognized that the greatest challenge in golf is performing when it counts.So Taly developed a tool for the mental game which ensures that one's focus, mental stamina, and confidence are all in sync and elevated at the appropriate moment. The MIND Set draws from the fields of mathematics, science, psychology and engineering and acts as a compass to guide the player through their golf swing.The MIND Set is based on a revolutionary new science called MIND Mechanics, where you Move Your MINDTM and your body will follow! The bar has been raised on scoring, and MIND Mechanics will free professionals to consistently shoot in the fifties www.talygolf.comJim Delaby, PGA and SCGA Norther Chapters 2-time Teacher of the Year calls in to chat with Mike & Billy. Visit Jim's website at www.jimdelaby.com. Avila Beach Golf Resort - www.avilabeachresort.com Blacklake Golf Resort - www.blacklake.comInn at Avila Beach - www.avilabeachca.comAvila LaFonda Hotel - www.avilalafondahotel.comGolfland Warehouse - www.golflandwarehouse.comSlickstix - www.slickstix.comFor more information on Golf Talk Radio with Mike & Billy visit www.golftalkradio.com and visit www.centralcoasttoday.com for Golf Talk TV with Mike & Billy.

Golf Talk Radio M&B - 05/30/2009 - K-VEST, Tony Morgan, PGA & Leupold Range Finder,GTR Golf Trivia & Andy York - Hour 2 Jun 07, 2009

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Tony Morgan, a PGA Teaching Professional and Managing Partner of K-Motion Interactive, is one of the industry's leading experts on the diagnosis and improvement of swing efficiency. Tony began his golf career as an Assistant Golf Professional at the Camelback Golf Club in Scottsdale, AZ, where he immediately developed a strong passion for teaching, the body and biomechanics. After receiving his PGA Membership in 2002, he opened an upscale golf academy at a 36-hole resort in Santa Fe, NM. In 2004, Tony helped launch K-Motion Interactive, developer of the K-VEST 3D Motionsystem. The company specializes in developing interactive 3D technology to measure and improve swing efficiency. In 2008, K-Motion Interactive structured an agreement with the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI), which coupled K-VEST's wireless technology with TPI's new 3D software platform.Tony has been featured on the Golf Channel, written articles for Golf Digest, and has spoken in multiple PGA Section Teaching Seminars. Golf Talk Radio trivia with Mike & Billy - PGA Mystery Tour Player, Driver of the Day golf trivia and Make the Call You!Leupold GX-II Golf RangefinderThe Leupold GX-II is the only golf rangefinder to provide accurate ranging information that matches your personal striking distances to the slope of the shot and current atmospheric conditions.Avila Beach Golf Resort - www.avilabeachresort.com Blacklake Golf Resort - www.blacklake.comInn at Avila Beach - www.avilabeachca.comAvila LaFonda Hotel - www.avilalafondahotel.comGolfland Warehouse - www.golflandwarehouse.comSlickstix - www.slickstix.comFor more information on Golf Talk Radio with Mike & Billy visit www.golftalkradio.com and visit www.centralcoasttoday.com for Golf Talk TV with Mike & Billy.

Golf Talk Radio M&B - 5/23/2009 - John Hoeflich, Nickent Golf & Pete Sanchez, Taylor Made Performance Center - Hour 2 May 30, 2009

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It was only a year ago that Nickent Golf revolutionized the golf industry by becoming the first company to launch a driver with Interchangeable Shaft Technology that could be played on the course, not just used in the fitting room.• The 4DX Evolver with Interchangeable Shaft Technology gives all players custom fitting adjustment options available to a TOUR professional.• The 4DX Evolver features the TOUR-proven qualities that have made Nickent products preferred by hundreds of TOUR professionals over the years.• The 4DX Evolver features an interchangeable hosel that allows the shaft to be removed and replaced instantly. The aluminum hosel is lightweight and does not alter the performance characteristics of the head.• The original 4DX Evolver was used by the winner of the 2008 Nationwide Tour's BMW Charity Pro-AM, The 4DX Evolver driver has been in play at multiple PGA TOUR events. The 4DX Evolver was the first interchangeable driver to win on TOUR. www.nickentgolf.comPete Sanchez, Chief Operations Officer of Taylor Made Golf joins Mike and Billy to update you on how technology and club design can improve your game!

TaylorMade-adidas Golf has led the golf industry's technological evolution since being founded in 1979. With TaylorMade equipment, adidas apparel and footwear, and Rossa putters, TaylorMade-adidas Golf is dedicated to being the best performance golf brands in the world.

www.taylormadegolf.comAlso Driver of the Day golf trivia, Make the Call You golf rules trivia and PGA Mystery Tour Player!Avila Beach Golf Resort - www.avilabeachresort.com Blacklake Golf Resort - www.blacklake.comInn at Avila Beach - www.avilabeachca.comAvila LaFonda Hotel - www.avilalafondahotel.comGolfland Warehouse - www.golflandwarehouse.comSlickstix - www.slickstix.comFor more information on Golf Talk Radio with Mike & Billy visit www.golftalkradio.com and visit www.centralcoasttoday.com for Golf Talk TV with Mike & Billy.

Golf Talk Radio M&B - 5/23/2009 - V1 Video System & Adam Sheldon - Cleveland Golf, Srixon & Never Compromise Putters - Hour 1 May 30, 2009

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Mike & Billy start out the first hour of the May 23rd, 2009 show discussing the challenges that some people have deciding on a tee time over the phone.....you should get a few laughs out of this one....:)Gary Palis Vice President and Scott Ashley PGA join Mike and Billy to discuss the benefits of coaching software to improve your game.www.v1golfacademy.comAdam Sheldon from Cleveland Golf, Srixon Golf Balls and Never Compromise Putters joins Mike & Billy to discuss the brand new Never Compromise Putters being played by the PGA Tour's Vijay Singh.Avila Beach Golf Resort - www.avilabeachresort.com Blacklake Golf Resort - www.blacklake.comInn at Avila Beach - www.avilabeachca.comAvila LaFonda Hotel - www.avilalafondahotel.comGolfland Warehouse - www.golflandwarehouse.comSlickstix - www.slickstix.comFor more information on Golf Talk Radio with Mike & Billy visit www.golftalkradio.com and visit www.centralcoasttoday.com for Golf Talk TV with Mike & Billy.

Golf Talk Radio M&B - 05/16/2009 - Charlotta Sorenstam - Annika Academy & Pam Swenson - EWN - Hour 2 May 28, 2009

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The Annika Academy is a 5,000 square foot training facility in Reunion Florida that features a ringed private chipping and putting green that serves as the centerpiece of the academy. Students will sharpen their skills on Reunions's three Signature golf courses designed by golf legends Tom Watson, Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus. Small class sizes of seven to nine people per class will afford students an unprecendented level of personalized attention not often found today in golf clinics and schools. Sorenstam's long time golf coach Henri Reis, will be the lead instructor at the facility. When Reis first began coaching Annika in 1987, she found great value in the methods he employed to translate the complexities of golf into simple language. It is her aim to have all academy students benefit form his uniques view of the game. As Annika's sucess on the course has been due in large part to being in excellent physical condition, much of the training at the academy will focus not only on the golf swing, but on athletic training- including cardio and core-strengthening techniques. The philosophies of Annika's personal trainer, Kai Fusser, will lie at the foundation of her curriculum. The German - born Fusser is and IFPA certified personal trainer and sports nutritionist with several years of experience working with professional athletes. He began working with Annika in 2001 and his program is featured in Annika's latest book, Golf Annika's Way.Charlotta Sorenstam serves as the Director of Instruction. Charlotta was a member of the Swedish National team for seven years. She captured the 1993 European Team Championship title and won the 1992 Angso Ladies open. In 1993 she competed for the University of Texas and won the NCAA championship title as well as All -American honors.Charlotta received the 2004 Mary Bea Porter Award from the Metropolitan Golf Writers Association for saving Donna Caponi from choking during the 2003 LPGA Championship.www.annikaacademy.comThe EWGA is a Florida not-for-profit 501(c)(6) corporation serving an international membership. The EWGA exists to provide opportunities for women to learn, play and enjoy the game of golf for business and for life.Since 1991, the EWGA has touched the lives of over 85,000 women. This not-for-profit membership association currently has nearly 20,000 members in over 120 chapters throughout the United States, along with international Chapters in Canada and France, offering a wide range of organized golf activities, player development and education programs, volunteer, social and networking opportunities for both novice and experienced golfers. The EWGA is dedicated to inclusiveness and diversity in its membership and seeks to provide timely, valued benefits and services to EWGA members to promote the growth of women's golf. The EWGA also serves as an advocate for positive change on issues of importance to women golfers.Pam Swensen- CEO of the Executive Women's Golf AssociationOriginally from Boston, MA, this Florida resident's background includes over 18 years of experience in the golf industry including advertising, corporate communications, sales promotion, business development, event planning and business development. She joined the headquarters staff of the EWGA in March of 2002 as the Vice President of Sales & Marketing. In December 2005, she took over as interim Executive Director of this not-for-profit organization and was named CEO in May 2006. Ms. Swensen oversees the administration and operations of 125 Chapters acrossthe US and Canada with over 20,000 members and 3,100 volunteer leaders. http://www.ewga.comAvila Beach Golf Resort - www.avilabeachresort.com Blacklake Golf Resort - www.blacklake.comInn at Avila Beach - www.avilabeachca.comAvila LaFonda Hotel - www.avilalafondahotel.comGolfland Warehouse - www.golflandwarehouse.comSlickstix - www.slickstix.comFor more information on Golf Talk Radio with Mike & Billy visit www.golftalkradio.com and visit www.centralcoasttoday.com for Golf Talk TV with Mike & Billy.

Golf Talk Radio M&B - 05/16/2009 - Bret Sturba, PGA Headquaters & Bonnie Lauer, LPGA - Cypress Ridge GC - Hour 1 May 28, 2009

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Brett Sturba PGA Championship Director joins Mike and Billy for an inside look at the 2009 Senior PGA Championship.www.pga.com/seniorpga/2009w ww.canterburygc.orgBonnie Lauer, LPGA member and General Manager at Cypress Ridge Golf Course located in Arroyo Grande, California joins Mike & Billy in the studio - www.cypressridge.com. Avila Beach Golf Resort - www.avilabeachresort.com Blacklake Golf Resort - www.blacklake.comInn at Avila Beach - www.avilabeachca.comAvila LaFonda Hotel - www.avilalafondahotel.comGolfland Warehouse - www.golflandwarehouse.comSlickstix - www.slickstix.comFor more information on Golf Talk Radio with Mike & Billy visit www.golftalkradio.com and visit www.centralcoasttoday.com for Golf Talk TV with Mike & Billy.

Golf Talk Radio M&B - 5/09/2009 - Chip Koehlke, Faldo Golf Institute & Al Dilz - www.swingspeedradar.com May 18, 2009

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Chip KoehlkeOriginally from Cincinnati, Ohio, Koehlke earned a degree in Marketing/Professional Golf Management at Ferris State University. Over the course of his career, he has served as director of golf or director of instruction at a variety of private clubs around the country. Chip has also served as a consultant to the instruction industry for the development and use of computer-aided/video-based instruction, and is currently a contributing writer for several golf magazines.Handpicked by Nick Faldo himself to develop the Faldo Golf Institute curriculum, Koehlke was at the helm when the Institute officially opened in Orlando in 1997. A seasoned PGA professional, he brings more than 18 years of professional golf experience to the Institute, including several years coaching top amateur and professional players on the PGA, LPGA, Senior PGA and European tours.Faldo Golf Institute by MarriottCombining the teaching philosophy of the legendary Nick Faldo, with the world class service and hospitality of Marriott International, Faldo Golf Institute provides expert instruction, matched to your game. From low-handicap golfers seeking a competitive advantage, to newcomers to the game seeking an introductory program, Faldo Golf Institute offers distinct programs for everyone.In the ultimate learning environment, Faldo Golf Institute offers a specialized curriculum based on Nick Faldo's core values as a player. A team of Faldo Certified Instructors are stationed at each location, and the maximum instructor/student ratio for all programs is 4:1 to ensure each student receives the individualized attention they deserve.From 2 and 3 day golf schools, to 3 hour full swing and short game sessions, to private one-on-one training, our programming is segmented speaking to the needs of elite players looking to refine their games, advanced players looking to enhance skills, core players looking to develop consistency, and beginners simply looking to discover the great game of golf.Avila Beach Golf Resort - www.avilabeachresort.com Blacklake Golf Resort - www.blacklake.comInn at Avila Beach - www.avilabeachca.comAvila LaFonda Hotel - www.avilalafondahotel.comGolfland Warehouse - www.golflandwarehouse.comSlickstix - www.slickstix.comFor more information on Golf Talk Radio with Mike & Billy visit www.golftalkradio.com and visit www.centralcoasttoday.com for Golf Talk TV with Mike & Billy.

Golf Talk Radio M&B - 5/9/2009 - Peter Krause, 2005 PGA Teacher of the Year & Director of Instruction Hank Haney IJGA - Hour 1 May 18, 2009

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Peter Krause, 2005 PGA Teacher of the Year and a Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher in America, is Director of Instruction for Hank Haney IJGA. Krause works directly with Hank Haney and all the instructors as well as all students.Krause is a six-time Minnesota PGA Teacher of the Year and PGA Master Certified Professional and has worked with Haney for over twenty years. An accomplished player, , Krause won the Minnesota Senior Open in 2004 and was named the Minnesota PGA Senior Player of the Year. He has won the Minnesota Section PGA Match Play Championship and was medalist in the Minnesota PGA CPC Qualifier and US Open Section qualifier. A 1976 graduate of Baylor University, Krause was elected to PGA membership in 1985.Hank Haney Int'l Junior Golf Academy Founded in 1995, the Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy, is located on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina. The only organization in the world dedicated to provide junior golfers a full time boarding program, the Hank Haney IJGA offers a unique combination of golf instruction, competition and academics.The Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy boasts one of the most impressive reputations in the junior golf school industry.As the Director of Golf Instruction, Hank Haney provides top notch personalized instruction, individualized training curriculum and expertise in the game of golf.Students at the Hank Haney IJGA represent more that 20 states across the U.S. and over 23 counties worldwide, including Mexico, Canada, South Korea, Japan, China, England, Brazil, Peru, Columbia, Germany and Italy.To find out more please visit www.ijga.com. Avila Beach Golf Resort - www.avilabeachresort.com Blacklake Golf Resort - www.blacklake.comInn at Avila Beach - www.avilabeachca.comAvila LaFonda Hotel - www.avilalafondahotel.comGolfland Warehouse - www.golflandwarehouse.comSlickstix - www.slickstix.comFor more information on Golf Talk Radio with Mike & Billy visit www.golftalkradio.com and visit www.centralcoasttoday.com for Golf Talk TV with Mike & Billy.

Golf Talk Radio M&B - 4/18/2009 - Jim Mclean - World Renowned Golf Instructor & Ben Hogan - Hour 2 Apr 25, 2009

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Jim McLean- Professional Biography Jim McLean is the 1994 PGA National Teacher of the Year, owner of the Jim McLean Golf Schools which include: Doral Golf Resort & Spa in Miami, Florida, PGA WEST in La Quinta, California, La Quinta Resort in La Quinta, California, and Grand Traverse Resort in Traverse City, Michigan.Jim is probably best known for his research on the golf swing and his work on The X Factor, which describes in detail, body motions, body angles and body positions. The Eight Step video is the all time best selling video on The Golf Channel and the all time #1 golf DVD in America. Jim's "Eight Step Swing" book was ranked by Sports Illustrated as one of the top golf instruction books of the 20th century (ranked #11). The Golf Swing: Ben Hogan video has won 6 major awards the most of any golf video in history.Jim's playing achievements include being one of the few people to qualify for the US Junior, the US Amateur (4 times) the US Open (2 times) and the US Senior Open and has also been a contestant in the Masters (where he made the cut). Winner of the Northwest Open and 3 time winner of the Pacific Northwest Amateur. Jim qualified for the National Club Pro hampionships ten times. He also was an All-American at the University of Houston and has a B.A. in Economics. He played on teams with John Mahaffey, Bruce Lietzke, Bill Rogers, Fuzzy Zoeller, Tom Jenkins, Bobby Wadkins, Bobby Walzel, Bruce Ashworth. He was a winner of more than 50 Junior and Amateur Titles in the Pacific Northwest. Jim was also named 1st alternate to the US World Cup Team in 1972. He played the PGA Tour during the winter of 1982.Jim's professional achievements include: National PGA Teaching Committee Member, National PGA Education Committee, National PGA Awards Committee and PGA Master Professional (1990). Jim is an Instruction Editor for Golf Digest since 1997 and instrution Editor and Advisor for The Golf Channel since its' inception in 1995. Jim appears regularly on The Golf Channel Academy. He was the Co-Chairman of the PGA Teaching and Coaching Summit in 1992 held in San Francisco. He has led over 50 national teaching and playing workshops for the PGA of America and has been the featured speaker at 6 National PGA Teaching Summits and 4 Teaching & Coaching Summits in Europe. He was Master Instructor for Golf Magazine from 1990 – 1997 and was an Instruction Writer for Golf Illustrated.Jim McLean has worked extensively with many top teachers including Jimmy Ballard, Art Bell, Jackie Burke, Harry Cooper, Jack Grout, Claude Harmon, Johnny Revolta, Bob Toski, Ken Venturi, Butch Harmon, Manuel De La Torre, among many others. Jim has taught more than 100 PGA Tour, LPGA and Senior PGA Tour players including: Dana Quigley, Hal Sutton, Brad Faxon, Tom Kite, Sergio Garcia, Lenny Mattiace, Curtis Strange, Bernhard Langer, Cristie Kerr, Blaine McCallister, Ben Crenshaw, Jerry Pate, Gary Player, Liselotte Neuman, Peter Jacobsen & Steve Elkington.Jim has also worked extensively with five junior golfers who reach the #1 spot at the National Rankings: Cristie Kerr, Eric Compton, Tyler Leon, James Vargas, Liz Janagelo. The Jim McLean Golf Schools have produced many top juniors who have received college scholarships and have been All Americans.www.Jimmclean.comJim is the author of the following top selling instructional books, videos and CD-Rom's:The Eight Step Swing (revised 2001)Golf Warm-Ups (video) 2002Idiot's Guide to the Short GameThe Golf Swing: Ben Hogan (Video)The X-Factor (Video)Golf SchoolThe Eight Step Swing (Video)20 Problems/20 Solutions (Video)The X-Factor Golf SwingThe Eight Step SwingSport ware Golf (CD-ROM)Golf Digest Book of DrillsSwing Thoughts (Video)The Putters Pocket CompanionWedge Game Pocket CompanionThe Eight Step Swing (CD-ROM)The 10 Fundamentals (Video)Swing Saver (CD-ROM)Sam Snead, A Swing for a Lifetime (Video)Golf MagazineGolf Digest's Ultimate Book of DrillsX-Factor II DVDThe 3 Scoring ClubsPower Drills DVDPowerlineThe Building Block Approach (2009)The 8 Step Swing 3rd Edition (2009)The Slot Swing (2009)Avila Beach Golf Resort - www.avilabeachresort.com Blacklake Golf Resort - www.blacklake.comInn at Avila Beach - www.avilabeachca.comAvila LaFonda Hotel - www.avilalafondahotel.comGolfland Warehouse - www.golflandwarehouse.comSlickstix - www.slickstix.comFor more information on Golf Talk Radio with Mike & Billy visit www.golftalkradio.com and visit www.centralcoasttoday.com for Golf Talk TV with Mike & Billy.

Golf Talk Radio M&B - 4/18/2009 - Martin Davis, Author of "The Hogan Mystique" - Hour 1 Apr 25, 2009

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The Hogan Mystique- Author- Martin Davis Arguably, Ben Hogan was the most technically precise striker ever to hit a golf ball. Revered and feared throughout a marvelous career, he was his sport's most complexly dark personality, as well. This opulent coffee-table homage to the "Wee Ice Mon" by author Davis, combines the Spartan imagery of Alexander's photographs with a trio of perceptive essays by Dave Anderson, Ben Crenshaw, and Dan Jenkins to capture Hogan's rare, imperial essence and the powerful authority of his game.Martin Davis visits Mike and Billy to discuss Hogan, the Man and the Myth. In addition, swing analysis insights will be offered by acclaimed instructor Jim Mclean.Martin Davis- began his career in the golf world when he created Sports Marketing Group in 1979. SMG grew to become the largest publisher of specialty golf publications in the country, publishing 23 separate titles, including the official U.S Open Magazine, The Met Golfer and the Masters TV Viewers Guide. Davis is a past president of the Metropolitan Golf Writers Association and has appeared on NBC and ESPN. He also often appears regularly on the Golf Channel providing historical perspectives. Martin has more than 12 books published to his credit and the Hogan Mystique, became a national best seller.Avila Beach Golf Resort - www.avilabeachresort.com Blacklake Golf Resort - www.blacklake.comInn at Avila Beach - www.avilabeachca.comAvila LaFonda Hotel - www.avilalafondahotel.comGolfland Warehouse - www.golflandwarehouse.comSlickstix - www.slickstix.comFor more information on Golf Talk Radio with Mike & Billy visit www.golftalkradio.com and visit www.centralcoasttoday.com for Golf Talk TV with Mike & Billy.

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