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Rescue Shots, Fixing Your Swing Path & Putting Stroke, Plus Is There A Path Back for Jay Monahan...

07/12/23 • 33 min

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Rob shares his thoughts on the proposed merger/partnership between the PIF and PGA Tour. I get his thoughts on whether there is a path back, not for the LIV Tour players to the PGA Tour, but for Jay Monahan. We get a great tip from Rob for how to recover from a wayward shot into the brush with a restricted backswing and a drill to improve your putting stroke and full swing using two water bottles.

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Brian Jacobs Talks Buffalo Bills, Weight Loss, Plus Gaining Speed & Distance...

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A theme on this show this week is getting reactions to the proposed merger between the PIF and PGA Tour. Brian shares his surprise when he heard the news. We also discuss if there is a path back, not for the LIV Tour players to the PGA Tour, but is there one for Jay Monahan? Brian also shares the work he's doing with several members of the Buffalo Bills. Plus, we hear about his incredible weight loss and fitness journey that has dramatically increased his clubhead speed and overall distance.

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Is There A Path Back for Monahan, Bernhard Langer, Renovations at Oakmont, Bullseye Putters, Ken Venturi Stroke Savers, & Whisky Run Golf Club...

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In this episode, I'm joined by Top Instructor Tom Patri, former Tour Players Bob Friend Jr. and John Cook, plus Whisky Run Golf Club Owner Luke Nieuwland.

Tom gets credit where credit is due for accurately picking Rickie Fowler to win the Rocket Mortgage Classic. We also talk about how to pick the right bounce for your wedges, the amazing Bernhard Langer, and how different the game is over in Scotland and Ireland.

Bob Friend Jr. talks about his father's illustrious Major League Baseball career including being the winning Pitcher in the 1956 All-Star game. I get Bob's thoughts on whether there is a path back for Jay Monahan and we hear about the renovations currently going on at Oakmont Country Club that will make it play even hard at the 2025 US Open.

John Cook gives his insights on the PIF/PGA Tour partnership and whether Jay Monahan will make it through this calendar year as CEO. I get his thoughts on Bernhard Langer's amazing career, how in the world he ever successfully putted with a Bullseye putter, and Ken Venturi's legendary stroke-saver tips.

Luke Nieuwland rounds out the show. Luke is the owner of Whisky Run Golf Club up in Ontario, Canada. It's a family-owned course featuring three 9-hole layouts. We hear about each of those, plus their stay-and-play packages, and the Birrdi golf tee sheet software that Luke and friends developed to help increase revenue, organize tee times, and make it faster and easier for players to book and pay for their rounds.