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

Next on the Tee is a weekly golf podcast dedicated to helping you play better golf while celebrating the people who make the game great.

Hosted by award-winning broadcaster Chris Mascaro, the show features PGA Tour professionals, major champions, top golf instructors, broadcasters, caddies, course designers, and industry insiders sharing their stories, insights, and proven golf tips.

Each episode covers golf instruction, swing fundamentals, short game, putting, course management, mental game strategies, equipment, club fitting, and golf course architecture—along with behind-the-scenes stories from the PGA Tour, Champions Tour, Ryder Cup, Presidents Cup, and golf’s major championships.

Whether you’re a weekend golfer, competitive player, or lifelong fan of the game, Next on the Tee delivers actionable advice, unforgettable stories, and expert perspectives designed to help you lower your scores and deepen your love for golf.

🎙️ New episodes weekly

⛳ Interviews with golf legends, instructors, and insiders

🏌️ Golf tips you can use on the course and in the mind

Next on the Tee—where golf legends live and your game gets better.

Latest Episodes:

Talking Adaptive Golf, Managing The Big 3, Plus Faldo, Vijah, Langer, Price, and Much More with former IMG Agent John Simpson... Aug 14, 2023

Show notes

John Simpson is the Founder of the On Course Foundation, dedicated to assisting our wounded Veterans and helping them learn or relearn how to play the game through their Adaptive Golf program. If you are a Veteran or know one who would like to see how they can get you back in the game, please look them up online at www.oncoursefoundationusa.org.

John's golf industry career took off when he wrote to Mark McCormack, Founder of IMG, and told Mark that he couldn't grow his organization without him. Mark either believed him or was impressed by John's boldness because he hired him. We get to hear that amazing story plus:

How John overcame polio as a child.
How his father and uncle were pilots in WWII.
What it was like working with Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, & Gary Player.
Getting an opportunity to represent Nick Faldo, Vijay Singh, Bernhard Langer, and Nick Price.
The crazy things advertisers wanted them to do.
What led him to create the On Course Foundation.
Mr. Palmer's involvement with the Foundation.
The Simpson Cup tournament.
And much more...

Tiger Taking the Lead, Trusting Jay, Getting Fit, & What's in Panger's Bag... Aug 09, 2023

Show notes

On this episode, I'm joined by all-time great Instructor Tom Patri, Two-Time Winner on the PGA Tour Richard Zokol, Equipment Expert Michael Vrska, and all-time great Hockey Analyst Darren Pang.

This week TP shares his thoughts on Tiger joining the Player Policy Board, did Justin Thomas do enough at the Wyndham Championship to get on the US Ryder Cup team, what about Sam Burns or Bryson DeChambeau, playing through brutal conditions, and a tip to help fix your slice off the tee. Be sure to follow TP online at www.tompatri.com or on Instagram @tompatrigolf

Richard Zokol played 20 years on the PGA Tour and is a member of the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame. He lends his thoughts on Tiger joining the Policy Board and whether the players can ever trust Jay Monahan again. He also updates us on what he's doing now with Mind Trak Golf. Follow him on Twitter @richardzokol

Michael Vrska is an equipment expert. He has a mechanical engineering degree and has worked for Wilson Sports, Adams Golf, and now Callaway. We talk about his start in the game, watching the '86 Masters, playing Forest Park Golf Course for $3.50 back in the day, the impact that AI is now having on equipment design, and his first hole-in-one back in March. There's also a Shane LeBaron mention. Give Michael a follow on Twitter @vgolfman.

Darren Pang is one of the all-time great Hockey TV Analysts. He will be calling Chicago Blackhawks games next season. He is also a Miura Golf Brand Ambassador. He talks about what's in his bag and the attention to detail Muira puts into all their handcrafted clubs. We also talk about his trips over to Ireland and Scotland, playing St. Andrews, and Brian Harman's great win at The Open. Give him a follow on Twitter @Panger40.

Jay Delsing Talks UCLA Golf, What It's Like Being Paired with Arnold Palmer, Plus His Take on the PIF/PGA Tour Merger... Aug 04, 2023

Show notes

Jay Delsing was an All-American at UCLA and helped them win 2 PAC-10 titles. He played on the PGA Tour for 16 years, and can be heard on his own show, Golf with Jay Delsing.

Jay and I go back to his days as a top junior golfer and what it was like making it to the quarterfinals of the US Junior Golf Tournament. We hear about his college days at UCLA playing alongside Corey Pavin, Steve Pate, and Duffy Waldorf. We get into some of his greatest memories on Tour like winning the 1993 Jerry Ford Invitational, being paired with Arnold Palmer for 3 rounds in a tournament, and his final round 61 at the 1993 FedEx St. Jude Classic. We also hear his insights on the PIF/PGA Tour merger.

Ron Sirak on Jay Monahan, Escalating Purses on Tour, The LPGA Play Iconic Courses, Arnold Palmer & How Great Ben Hogan Was... Aug 04, 2023

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Ron Sirak is a Hall of Famer Golf Writer and someone who I admire very much. Ron shares his insights on the situation with the PIF and PGA Tour merger and if there is a path back for Jay Monahan. We also talk about the great venues the LPGA Tour played their majors at this season including the recent Women's US Open at Pebble Beach, are the escalating purses on the PGA & LPGA Tours going to be their downfall, who is the greatest of all-time on the men's side, his long-time friendship with Arnold Palmer, plus he reminds us of just how great Ben Hogan was.

Bob Friend Jr. Talks About His Father's MLB Career, Jay Monahan, & Changes at Oakmont for the 2025 US Open... Aug 04, 2023

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Bob Friend Jr. was one of my very first guests back on Season 1, Episode 3, and has been a wonderful friend ever since. His father pitched in the Major Leagues, mostly in Pittsburgh from 1951 - 1966 and helped the Pirates win the 1960 World Series. We talk about his career including being the winning Pitcher in the 1956 All-Star game. I also get Bob's thoughts on whether there is a path back for Jay Monahan and the renovations currently going on at Oakmont Country Club that will make it play even harder during the 2025 US Open.

Rees Jones Talks The OutPost, Not Creating Cookie Cutter Courses, Some of His Top Designs, & Much More... Aug 02, 2023

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Rees Jones is one of the all-time great course designers. Son of Robert Trent Jones, and brother to Robert Trent Jones, Jr., Rees carved out his own Hall of Fame career. We hear about the second course he's working on with Bill Bergin up at McLemore called The Outpost. Rees says it's major championship worthy. We also talk about some of his other great designs like Haig Point, Victory Ranch, Lake Isles, Echelon Golf Club, and Brian Harman's home course, Southbridge Golf Club in Savannah.

Rees also takes us through how the picks out the plot of land he wants to use for new courses, the process he uses to determine the path of the course, and how he keeps both the skill level of the membership and average golfers in mind as he lays out the course.

Brian Harman Alligator Wrestler? Hear That Story Plus Insights from Rees Jones, Alison Curdt, Cindy Miller, and Dave Stockton Jr... Aug 02, 2023

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On this episode, I'm joined by Golf Course Design Hall of Famer Rees Jones plus 3 of the Top Instructors in our game Dr. Alison Curdt, Cindy Miller, and Dave Stockton Jr.

Rees Jones is one of the all-time great course designers. Son of Robert Trent Jones, and brother to Robert Trent Jones, Jr., Rees carved out his own Hall of Fame career. We hear about the second course he's working on with Bill Bergin up at McLemore called The Outpost. Rees says it's major championship worthy. We also talk about some of his other great designs like Haig Point, Victory Ranch, Lake Isles, Echelon Golf Club, and Brian Harman's home course, Southbridge Golf Club in Savannah. Rees also takes us through how the picks out the plot of land he wants to use for new courses, the process he uses to determine the path of the course, and how he keeps both the skill level of the membership and average golfers in mind as he lays out the course.

Dr. Alison Curdt earned her doctorate in Sports Psychology. She is one of only a few Instructors who have reached Master Professional status on both the LPGA and PGA sides of Instruction. We talk about getting past the ingrained bad feeling we get every time we play that one hole that always seems to ruin our rounds. We also discuss getting away from all the negative self-talk we do plus tips for shifting our weight, getting out of a greenside bunker, and stabilizing our wrists during our putting stroke.

Cindy Miller was the 2010 LPGA National Teacher of the Year. She is also an expert in improving our mental game. We hear about her alter ego Cynthia and how to quiet her negative voice. We also learn that Brian Harman used to wrestle alligators, plus get a tip for how to make consistent, clean contact.

Dave Stockton Jr. shares his thoughts on the PIF/PGA Tour merger and Jay Monahan's future. Dave was an Assistant Captain when his father captained the US team in 1991. He shares his insights on what that was like and who he thinks should be on this year's team. He also says I'm not imagining things when I'm seeing Tour pros striking their putts on the upswing or follow through versus the center of the putter face.

Talking The Open, Cheating, LOHLA Sport, Arnold Palmer, & Cherry Hills... Jul 26, 2023

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On this episode, I'm joined by Top Instructors Tom Patri and Shane LeBaron plus former 5-time winner on Tour and Golf Channel Analyst Jim Gallagher Jr., and the Founder & CEO of LOHLA Sport Lisa O'Hurley.

A theme this week is looking back at The Open and the tremendous performance of Brian Harman. I also get reaction to the cheating scandal on the Canadian Tour. You'll also hear:

Tom Patri shares his thoughts on Justin Thomas' struggles, about a tremendous Par 3 course in Palm Beach, Florida, and a lesson on how to fix your swing if you suffer from early extension.

Jim Gallagher Jr. shares his experiences playing in The Open including the practice round he played at St. Andrews with Jack Nicklaus. He also shares his thoughts on Brandel Chamblee's comment about Rory McIlroy not having as much runway in front of him as he did when he won his last major.

I start with Lisa O'Hurley going back to her high school and college golf days at Baylor. We hear about her roles at The Golf Channel when it got started back in 1995, her friendship with Mr. Palmer and Annika Sorenstam, what inspired her to start LOHLA Sport, and being married to John O'Hurley of Seinfeld J. Peterman fame.

Shane LeBaron has been recognized as a Top Instructor in his former summer and winter homes of Illinois and Arizona. He's now the first-ever Director of Instruction at Cherry Hills in Colorado. Cherry Hills is the site of this year's US Amateur Championship plus several previous majors including Arnold Palmer's come-from-behind win at the 1960 US Open. Shane also gives us tips for dealing with tournament pressure and why we can make a 5-footer for par but struggle to make it for birdie.

Talking The Open & PIF/PGA Tour Partnership, Jay Monahan's Future, & Much More with Ron Sirak, Jay Delsing, John Mahaffey, & David Ogrin... Jul 19, 2023

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In this episode, I'm joined by one of the all-time great golf writers Ron Sirak, St. Louis Sports Hall of Famer Jay Delsing, 1978 PGA Champion & 1986 Players Champion John Mahaffey, and 1996 Texas Open Champion David Ogrin.

I get all four guys to weigh in on this week's Open Championship, their experience playing in or covering The Open, plus if there is a path back for Jay Monahan. We also discuss:

Ron Sirak shares his thoughts on the Women's US Open, the escalating purses on the PGA & LPGA Tours, his thoughts on who is the greatest of all-time on the men's side, his long-time friendship with Arnold Palmer, plus he reminds us of the greatness of Ben Hogan.

Jay Delsing and I go back to his days as a top junior golfer and what it was like making it to the quarterfinals of the US Junior Golf Tournament. We hear about his college days at UCLA playing alongside Corey Pavin, Steve Pate, and Duffy Waldorf, his greatest thrill being paired with Arnold Palmer, and his final round 61 at the 1993 FedEx St. Jude Classic.

John Mahaffey and I go back to 1975 and his T10 finish in The Open Championship and what it was like competing against Nicklaus, Palmer, Player, Trevino, Floyd, and the superstars of the 70s and 80s.

David Ogrin shares stories from his T13 finish at the 1983 US Open at Oakmont and what it's like putting on those greens. Fourteen years later, at the 1997 US Open, he finished T10 but says his brother-in-law cost him and Tom Lehman a shot at winning. We also get a lesson about stretching yourself to find what you're capable of on the course.

Maureen Madill Shares Her Thoughts on The Open, Royal Liverpool, Rory, Shane Lowry, PIF/PGA Tour Partnership, & Much More... Jul 16, 2023

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Maureen Madill is one of the all-time great Golf Analysts and On Course Commentators. Every broadcast she joins, she makes infinitely better due to her knowledge and style. In this special segment of the show we talk:

Scottish Open
Rory
Shane Lowry
Royal Liverpool
Padraig Harrington
Jay Monahan
PIF/PGA Tour partnership
The dreaded golf dress code
And her memories of the great Peter Alliss.

Be sure to check out Maureen & sister's blog at www.madillgolf.com. It's a really fun read.

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