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

Chris Mascaro - Golf Podcast Host
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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.

  1. 2d ago

    Check Your Ego, Keep Attacking | Dr. Bob Winters & Mark Calcavecchia

    Golf mental game meets unforgettable PGA Tour stories as 1989 Open Champion Mark Calcavecchia and “The Confidence Doctor” Dr. Bob Winters return to Next on the Tee. Dr. Bob shares a powerful lesson on how ego can hurt your golf game, particularly on the greens. Using stories and wisdom from legends including Arnold Palmer, Bruce Crampton, Doug Sanders, and Jean Van de Velde, he explains how putting your ego aside can lead to better decisions, more confidence, and lower scores. Then Mark Calcavecchia takes us inside some remarkable moments from his PGA Tour career. We revisit his record nine consecutive birdies at the 2009 Canadian Open at Glen Abbey, including the hilarious story of what was happening inside his group as the streak kept growing. Mark also takes us back to his dominant 2001 Phoenix Open victory, when he shot 60 and ultimately won by eight over Rocco Mediate. When did he realize 59 was within reach? And how did he avoid becoming another player who surrendered a huge Sunday lead? Mark explains why, like Arnold Palmer, his philosophy was simple: keep attacking. Plus, Mark shares his thoughts on the proposed PGA Tour changes for 2028, the possibility of promotion and relegation between the Championship and Challenger Series, and whether we'll continue seeing him on PGA Tour Champions in 2027. It's golf psychology, putting confidence, PGA Tour history, legendary stories, and plenty of laughs with two longtime favorites. Next on the Tee — Where Golf Legends Live & Your Game Gets Better.

    Check Your Ego, Keep Attacking | Dr. Bob Winters & Mark Calcavecchia

  2. 6d ago

    Your Best Golf Shot Is Lying to You

    Your best golf shot may be lying to you. ⛳ You hit that 7-iron 160 yards once—or maybe a few times—so when the GPS says 160, what club comes out of the bag? But what if your normal 7-iron goes 150–155? How about that 10-20 yard chip shot that's hard to dial in. Those are just a couple of topics two of the very best instructors help you with on this episode of Next on the Tee... My gumba Rob Strano returns for an incredible 26th appearance. Rob and I get into why he grinds the heel of his wedges, plus he shares tips to hit better chips, how to play uneven lies, and why AimPoint gets a bad rap. We also talk Jordan Spieth, and the proposed changes coming to the PGA Tour in 2028. Then PGA Master Professional John Hughes joins me. We talk about playing for the golfer we actually are instead of the golfer we hope shows up that day—and why better course management may save us more strokes than another swing change. Two outstanding teachers, and better people. A ton of useful golf instruction. Plenty of laughs. And, of course, a healthy dose of Vitamin G. 🎙️ Your Best Golf Shot Is Lying to You Listen now to Next on the Tee — Where Golf Legends Live & Your Game Gets Better, wherever you get your podcast content. #Golf #GolfPodcast #GolfInstruction #GolfTips #PGA #PGATour #ShortGame #CourseManagement

    Your Best Golf Shot Is Lying to You

  3. Aug 13 ·  Bonus

    U.S. Amateur Week: Inside the Ropes at Merion + Competitive Amateur Golf for the Rest of Us

    It’s an Amateur Golf Special Bonus Edition of Next on the Tee, featuring Robert Morris University Head Coach Steve Shingledecker and Amateur Players Tour Atlanta Chapter owner Sean Pierce. Steve joins me during this busy U.S. Amateur Championship week at Merion Golf Club and Philadelphia Country Club, where he’ll be on the bag for RMU standout Chuck Tregresser. We break down the upcoming RMU season, the great strides the team has made, and why now they expect to win every time they tee it up. We also talk about the great year Chuck has had and the major accomplishment that it is just getting into their year’s US Amateur field. Steve’ shares his own experience competing in the U.S. Amateur and U.S. Mid-Amateur and what it will be like for him being on the bag for Chuck during the tournament. Then Sean Pierce takes us inside the Amateur Players Tour and its Atlanta Chapter. With five divisions, verified handicaps, and competitive tournament golf for players of different skill levels, the APT gives everyday golfers the opportunity to experience what it feels like to play golf when every shot actually counts. From the pressure of the U.S. Amateur at historic Merion to competitive amateur golf you can play yourself, this episode celebrates the players, coaches, competition, and passion that make amateur golf so special. Thank you for pressing play. Next on the Tee — Where Golf Legends Live and Your Game Gets Better.

    U.S. Amateur Week: Inside the Ropes at Merion + Competitive Amateur Golf for the Rest of Us

  4. Aug 9

    Rory's FedEx Cup Bombshell, Tour-Pro Coaching Secrets & Golf's Greatest Comeback

    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.

    Rory's FedEx Cup Bombshell, Tour-Pro Coaching Secrets & Golf's Greatest Comeback

  5. Aug 5

    The Ryder Cup Miracle, U.S. Open Secrets & PGA Tour Survival Stories with Brendan Walsh & David Jackson

    Go behind the ropes of golf's biggest championships on this episode of Next on the Tee. Former Director of Golf at The Country Club at Brookline, Brendan Walsh takes you inside what it really takes to host the Ryder Cup, U.S. Open, and U.S. Amateur, while sharing unforgettable stories from the historic 1999 Ryder Cup, his thoughts on Ryan Fox's Open Championship victory, the controversial rulings involving Scottie Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau, the game's pace-of-play problem, and why fan behavior has become one of the Tour's biggest challenges. Then, former PGA Tour player and University of Florida All-American David Jackson shares his incredible journey from surviving one of the toughest PGA Tour Q-Schools ever to winning on what is now the Korn Ferry Tour. He reflects on competing against future stars like Brad Faxon, Bob Estes, Billy Mayfair, and Duffy Waldorf, earning his PGA Tour card, and what it takes to succeed at the highest level. David also offers an inside look at coaching LPGA rising star Megan Schofill and why he believes she's poised for a breakthrough on the LPGA Tour. If you're passionate about golf, PGA Tour, Ryder Cup, U.S. Open, Open Championship, major championships, golf instruction, course setup, Q-School, Korn Ferry Tour, and the stories behind the game, this episode delivers exclusive insights you won't hear anywhere else. Press play and discover what really happens behind the scenes at golf's biggest events—from championship preparation and Tour life to unforgettable moments that shaped the game.

    The Ryder Cup Miracle, U.S. Open Secrets & PGA Tour Survival Stories with Brendan Walsh & David Jackson

  6. Jul 30

    The Open Doctor: Rees Jones Reveals the Secrets of Great Golf Course Design Plus Top 100 Instructor, Jeff Smith's Mental Game Secrets

    This week on Next on the Tee, I'm joined by two of the game's very best. Legendary golf course architect Rees Jones—known worldwide as "The Open Doctor"—shares stories about designing or renovating more than 225 golf courses including 7 US Open sites, 8 PGA Championship courses, 5 Ryder Cup courses, 2 Walker Cup venues, and 1 President's Cup site. Rees also renovated Bethpage Black and explains why the sign stating the course is meant for highly skilled players is no joke. You'll also hear what makes The Keep at McLemore so special, and how he decides where to put the par 3s and par 5s in his course layouts. Then, Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor Jeff Smith returns to help us all enjoy the game more. Jeff makes every segment he's a part of so much fun. His teaching style makes him one of the most sought-after teachers in our game. Jeff shares practical advice on the mental side of golf, how to flush away the negative thoughts and where we don't want to it and replace it with something positive...but you'll be surprised how he does that. Jeff is great, and you're really going to enjoy and get a lot out of the segment. If you love golf course architecture, golf instruction, the mental game, golf course design, and stories from the people who continue to shape our game, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Thank you, as always, for pressing play. Sit back, relax, and enjoy another great conversation where golf legends live and your game gets better.

    The Open Doctor: Rees Jones Reveals the Secrets of Great Golf Course Design Plus Top 100 Instructor, Jeff Smith's Mental Game Secrets

  7. Jul 28 ·  Bonus

    Kevin Chalfant: The Journey That Almost Was, The Storm, and the State of Classic Rock

    A little something different for you on this bonus episode of Next on the Tee. What if Steve Perry had never returned to Journey? My guest this week, Kevin Chalfant, was ready to step in as Journey's lead singer before Steve Perry rejoined the band in 1995. We dive into Kevin's career, discuss the current state of Classic Rock, why classic rock radio stations aren't interest in new music from those bands, he remembers friends Jimi Jamison of Survivor and Alex Ligertwood of Santana, talks Chicago Bears football and their proposed move to Gary, Indiana, and much more. If you love Journey, Classic Rock, and hearing the real stories directly from the artists who lived them, I think you're going to love this conversation. 🎙️ Next on the Tee — Where Golf Legends Live... and occasionally Rock Legends stop by too.

    Kevin Chalfant: The Journey That Almost Was, The Storm, and the State of Classic Rock

  8. Jul 25

    The Stories Behind Miracle, HBO Sports & NIL Success Every Athlete Needs to Hear with Ross Greenburg and Stephanie Grady

    What does it take to tell one of the greatest sports stories ever put on film? And what does it take to prepare today's young athletes for success in a world where talent alone isn't enough? This week on Next on the Tee, I have two extraordinary guests who answer those questions from very different perspectives. First, legendary producer and former HBO Sports President Ross Greenburg returns to the show. Ross has won well over 100 major television awards and created some of the finest sports documentaries ever produced. We catch up on his upcoming documentary, The 99ers, celebrating the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team that captured the 1999 World Cup and changed women's sports forever. As a huge fan of the movie Miracle, I couldn't resist asking Ross to take us behind the scenes of bringing one of the greatest moments in sports history to life. We relive the unforgettable Miracle on Ice, celebrate Team USA's recent Olympic gold medal, and talk about why that incredible story still resonates decades later. Ross also shares updates on his outstanding USGA documentaries and, exclusively on Next on the Tee, announces his newest project—a golf book exploring the little "creative interpretations" many of us have with the Rules of Golf. If you've ever improved a lie, taken a generous drop, or found yourself reaching for an "executive mulligan," you'll definitely want to hear what's coming. Then I'm joined by 2-time Emmy Award-winning broadcaster Stephanie Grady, making her Next on the Tee debut. Stephanie's journey is remarkable. A nationally accomplished junior figure skater whose Olympic dreams were cut short by injury, she switched her focus to broadcast journalism at Penn State, became an award-winning television news anchor before making another bold career change. Today, she and her husband help high school and college athletes successfully navigate the rapidly changing NIL landscape through their company, Influential Athlete. Our conversation goes far beyond endorsement deals. Stephanie shares practical advice for athletes and parents about building confidence without creating entitlement, handling media interviews, developing a personal brand, making smart decisions off the field, and avoiding the pitfalls that can derail promising careers. We also discuss one of the biggest challenges facing young athletes today—how the choices they make after the game or after midnight can impact everything they've worked so hard to achieve. You know what I always say: nothing good ever happens after midnight... Whether you're a golfer, sports fan, parent, coach, or simply someone who enjoys hearing remarkable people share the lessons they've learned at the highest levels of competition and broadcasting, this episode is packed with stories, wisdom, and inspiration. So settle in, relax, and let us take your mind off everything else for the next hour. Thank you, as always, for pressing play. #NextOnTheTee #GolfPodcast #RossGreenburg #StephanieGrady #HBOSports #MiracleMovie #NIL #CollegeAthletics #SportsDocumentary #USGA #Olympics #YouthSports #GolfLife #SportsLeadership #Podcast

    The Stories Behind Miracle, HBO Sports & NIL Success Every Athlete Needs to Hear with Ross Greenburg and Stephanie Grady
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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.

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