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Join host Douglas Maida as they discuss all things Golf — bringing golf news from around the world to the world. Our show has a strong focus on the LPGA and Women's Golf, plus the PGA Tour and other Golf topics. From time to time, we feature guests from the Golf Channel, professional players, writers and analysts. We will also feature coaches, instructors and specialists on occasion. We look forward to having you join us. .~ Recognized as the one of the Top 40 Golf podcasts** Our podcast is produced by the World of Golf (www.worldofgolf.org). .**(Feedspot.com 2021.01.28)
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A Life Well Played - Kris Tschetter
She played on the LPGA for 25 seasons, becoming a household name to fans of women's golf. Coming from Sioux Falls, South Dakota to attend Texas Christian University, little did Kris Tschetter know what life had in store for her. As a Division 1 player, she searched the Fort Worth area for a regular practice facility, eventually joining Shady Oaks Golf Club. It was there that she was befriended by Shady Oaks most famous member and indeed one of the finest players to ever sw...
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Kids, Parents & Golf -- Am I doing the Right things?
Should I get my child into golf? Or should I let them discover golf on their own? How early is too early? Or what should I do as a parent to support my child in golf? These are just some of the topics that renown golf teacher Michelle Holmes shares with us in this episode. As golf grows in popularity throughout the world in places like the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Brazil, and Colombia among many others, one of the biggest areas of growth involves childre...
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Focus on Korea & How Golf became a National Pastime
Join our special guest host, Cathy Kim, the Director of Golf for Baltimore Country Club as she interviews our guests from Gachon University based in Seoul, South Korea. We go behind the scenes to learn how golf is different in Korea and how it has become such an important part of the culture. As one guest says about golf, it is more popular than religion in South Korea. And one of the key differences is how they organize and teach golf at University in addition to t...
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A Pioneer of Thai Golf on the LPGA -- Oui Virada
Today, it may seem commonplace to see Thai payers competing for victory on the LPGA, but there was a time not too long ago when there was a single pioneer carrying the responsibility of representing Thailand on the LPGA. Virada Nirapathpongporn, or Oui Virada, was the first player from Thailand to achieve full time membership status on the LPGA. She relocated to Florida from her home in Bangkok to attend the Leadbetter - IMG Academy as a teenager. From there, s...
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Health, Wellness, and Golf with Liesbeth Pauwels & Cara Kilgallen
Research has shown that playing golf has demonstrable benefits for people. Whether it be improved quality of life, increased life expectancy, or improved mental health, golf has been a significant catalyst for people in realizing these benefits. In today's episode, special guest host Cara Erdheim Kilgallen explores the topic of "Health, Wellness, and Golf" with Liesbeth Pauwels. For close to a decade, Liesbeth has been at the front of this movement that seeks to ...
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Equipment - The Swing Master
As part of an ongoing series featuring equipment and training, we introduce you to CTRL Golf (Control Golf) and their Swing Master. It is a new training aid designed to help golfers improve their swing using some innovative and proprietary technology. In this Episode, we are joined by Nick Bockenfeld, a PGA member, and Ryan Johnson a professional player, as they discuss the Swing Master, how it improves a golf swing, and how to incorporate it into a regular prac...