Golf instruction, unforgettable stories, and inside perspectives from some of the brightest minds in the game headline this week's edition of Next on the Tee.
Resident Director of Instruction Tom Patri returns fresh off his annual charity golf marathon to discuss how many holes he was able to play and the incredible job he's done raising money for the South Florida PGA Foundation, plus Rory McIlroy's controversial comments about the FedEx Cup Playoffs, and the meteoric rise of PGA Tour rookie Jackson Koivun. Tom also shares lessons learned from coaching more than 125 PGA and LPGA Tour professionals, reveals what separates great players from good ones, explains how 10-15-handicappers can lower their scores faster, and names the best ball striker, driver, wedge player, putter, competitor, and most naturally gifted players he's ever seen.
Then, another one of the top instructors in our game, Virgil Herring joins me to discuss his recognition as one of MSN's Top 10 Keynote Speakers, the messages he hopes every audience takes home, his unique Ryder Cup of Wine event, TEDx speaking experiences, and how he helps players get prepared to win.
In the third segment, sports historian, author, and The Sports Time Traveler podcast host Len Ferman takes us back through some of the greatest stories in sports history. We revisit Arnold Palmer's heartbreaking collapse and Billy Casper's legendary comeback at the 1966 U.S. Open. Len talks about the legends who filled that leaderboard, from Ben Hogan to a very young Johnny Miller. From that gripping story, we shift to tales about the '66 baseball season and a couple of stories near and dear to my heart about Pirates greats Woodie Fryman and Dale Long. We dive way inside Long's stretch of 8 home runs in 8 consecutive games, a record that's been tied but never broken, and what kept Long in the minor leagues so long.
Whether you're looking to improve your game, hear incredible stories from golf history, or gain insights from some of the game's top teachers, this episode delivers another memorable edition of Next on the Tee—where golf legends live and your game gets better.
