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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:

Tom Patri Talks LIV Golf, Rory's Win at the Tour Championship Plus What NOT To Do When Chasing More Clubhead Speed.... Sep 07, 2022

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Tom Patri and I discuss the players that continue to stream over to LIV Golf plus his reaction to what we say at the Tour Championship, was Rory's win bigger for him or for the PGA Tour, the surprise crowd reaction to Cam Smith, and a gotcha playing lesson for what not to do as we all chase more clubhead speed.

Tom Patri, Tom Purtzer, Bob Estes, & Bruce Devlin Join Me... Sep 01, 2022

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In this episode I'm joined by, Bruce Devlin, Tom Purtzer, Bob Estes, & Tom Patri Join Me...

Tom Patri and I discuss the players that continue to stream over to LIV Golf plus his reaction to what we say at the Tour Championship, was Rory's win bigger for him or for the PGA Tour, the surprise crowd reaction to Cam Smith, and a gotcha playing lesson for what not to do as we all chase more clubhead speed.

Tom Purtzer shares his thoughts on LIV Golf. We go back in his playing career and hear what it was like being paired with Jack Nicklaus in the final round of the 1977 Tournament of Champions, and his memories of Tom Weiskopf.

Bob Estes is one of the best players in the history of both the University of Texas and the State of Texas. We talk about his 6 wins during his college days. We also talk about the year he's having out on the Champions Tour, and his thoughts on LIV Golf as well. We also learn what's made him one of the top putters on Tour.

Bruce Devlin and I walk through his great career. You'll hear how he got started in the game, winning the 1959 Australian Amateur Championship, his 19 wins on the Australian/New Zealand circuit, playing against Arnold Palmer in the 1964 Masters, being tied with Roberto De Vincenzo going to the back 9 of the 1968 Masters, beating Billy Casper at the 1966 Carling World Open, teaming with David Graham to win the 1970 World Cup matches, being inducted into the Texas Golf Hall of Fame, and the podcast he's doing now with Mike Gonzalez called "Fore The Good of the Game.

Scott Hamilton, 1984 Olympic Golf Medal Winner, Talks About His Life Long Battle with Cancer... Aug 29, 2022

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In this episode, I'm joined by 1984 Olympic Gold Medal Figure Skater Scott Hamilton and LIV Golf's Chief Events Officer Ron Cross.

Scott details his lifelong battle with cancer that he learned started at birth. Scott stopped growing at 4 years old and doctor after doctor either couldn't figure out why or misdiagnosed him. At one point his parents were told he had 6 months to live following a misdiagnosis of a disease he didn't have. Throughout his life, he's battled testicular cancer and an ongoing brain tumor that continues to shrink and grow to this day. Hear about his battle with the disease while simultaneously reaching the summit of men's figure skating.

Ron Cross, LIV Golf's Chief Event Officer, Answers All Our Questions about the Present and Future of LIV Golf... Aug 29, 2022

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Ron Cross answers all the questions we've been asking ourselves about LIV Golf.

What do you say to the naysayers about where the money comes from?
Will the Saudi's get tired of spending the money 2 years from now and shut LIV Golf down?
Is team franchise ownership the model for how they will make money?
Are more guys set to jump to LIV following the Tour Championship?
Is a network TV deal on the horizon for next year?
Is there a way for LIV and the PGA Tour to work together?
Will there be a Women's LIV Golf Tour?

Hear his answers to these questions plus his growth in the game from tournament volunteer to various VP roles he had with the PGA Tour.

Golf: Olympic Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton & LIV Golf Chief Events Office Ron Cross Join Me... Aug 24, 2022

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In this episode, I'm joined by 1984 Olympic Gold Medal Figure Skater Scott Hamilton and LIV Golf's Chief Events Officer Ron Cross.

Scott details his lifelong battle with cancer that he learned started at birth. Scott stopped growing at 4 years old and doctor after doctor either couldn't figure out why or misdiagnosed him. At one point his parents were told he had 6 months to live following a misdiagnosis of a disease he didn't have. Throughout his life, he's battled testicular cancer and an ongoing brain tumor that continues to shrink and grow to this day. Hear about his battle with the disease while simultaneously reaching the summit of men's figure skating.

Ron Cross answers all the questions we've been asking ourselves about LIV Golf.

What do you say to the naysayers about where the money comes from?
Will the Saudi's get tired of spending the money 2 years from now and shut LIV Golf down?
Is team franchise ownership the model for how they will make money?
Are more guys set to jump to LIV following the Tour Championship?
Is a network TV deal on the horizon for next year?
Is there a way for LIV and the PGA Tour to work together?
Will there be a Women's LIV Golf Tour?

Hear his answers to these questions plus his growth in the game from tournament volunteer to various VP roles he had with the PGA Tour.

Golf: Mark Calcavecchia Talks About His Final Open Championship & Waving from the Swilken Bridge... Aug 21, 2022

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Mark Calcavecchia shares his experiences from playing in his final Open Championship a few weeks ago. We hear what it was like to stand on the Swilken Bridge and make that final wave to the fans that we've seen so many legendary players make. Mark also shares his thoughts on LIV Golf and what he might have said had Greg Norman presented him with this opportunity during his prime.

Golf: Jon Goin, Owner of Timber Truss Golf Club, Joins Me... Aug 21, 2022

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Jon Goin updates us on all the great things going on at his course Timber Truss. Jon always puts the emphasis on how to create fun experiences first and then providing a great golf course to play. He talks about their use of single-rider Finn Scooters that ramp up the fun as well as the pace of play. We hear about the family-friendly simulators they have available year-round. Jon was also the Head Golf Professional and General Manager at TPC Southwind for several years. Southwind is the site of the FedEx/St. Jude Classic. Jon shares his thoughts about this year's tournament and Will Zalatoris getting his first PGA Tour win.

Golf: Tom Patri Talks LIV Golf, Tiger's Meeting, PGA Tour Expense Reimbursement and Playing in Windy Conditions... Aug 21, 2022

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TP shares his disappointment about LIV Golf and the impact it's having on the game. As we wait to hear the details about the players-only meeting Tiger Woods earlier in the day, we speculate on what he might have been sharing. We also talk about whether it's time for the PGA Tour to at least reimburse players for their expense money if they don't make the cut. Since they seem to have more cash than they've let on, should players get reimbursed for their travel, lodging, food, and caddie expenses if they don't make the cut?

Golf: Tom Patri, Mark Calcavecchia, & Jon Goin Join Me... Aug 17, 2022

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In this episode, I'm joined by Top Instructor Tom Patri, 1989 Open Champion Mark Calcavecchia, & Jon Goin, Owner of Timber Truss Golf Course in Olive Branch, Mississippi.

TP shares his disappointment about LIV Golf and the impact it's having on the game. As we wait to hear the details about the players-only meeting Tiger Woods earlier in the day, we speculate on what he might have been sharing. We also talk about whether it's time for the PGA Tour to at least reimburse players for their expense money if they don't make the cut. Since they seem to have more cash than they've let on, should players get reimbursed for their travel, lodging, food, and caddie expenses if they don't make the cut?

Mark Calcavecchia shares his experiences from playing in his final Open Championship a few weeks ago. We hear what it was like to stand on the Swilken Bridge and make that final wave to the fans that we've seen so many legendary players make. Mark also shares his thoughts on LIV Golf and what he might have said had Greg Norman presented him with this opportunity during his prime.

Jon Goin updates us on all the great things going on at his course Timber Truss. Jon always puts the emphasis on how to create fun experiences first and then providing a great golf course to play. He talks about their use of single rider Finn Scooters that ramp up the fun as well as the pace of play. We hear about the family friendly simulators they have available year-round. Jon was also the Head Golf Professional and General Manager at TPC Southwind for several years. Southwind is the site of the FedEx/St. Jude Classic. Jon shares his thoughts about this year's tournament and Will Zalatoris getting his first PGA Tour win.

Golf: Tim Cusick, Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor, Joins Me... Aug 16, 2022

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Check out this special segment of Next on the Tee featuring my guest Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor Tim Cusick. Tim shares his thoughts on:

The latest updates from the PGA of America headquarters in Frisco, Texas.
Preparation for next year's Sr. PGA Championship.
How he was named a Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor.
Why Texas players are so good playing in windy conditions and how we can be too.
Tips for fixing the over-the-top pull hook.
How to make more putts.

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