The Teacher and The Pro

Nathan Rarick, Fairway to Green
  • 5.0 (3)
  • Golf

Elementary school teacher Nathan Rarick interviews PGA Professionals about their journeys into golf and their unique paths within the golf industry. The Teacher and The Pro is a Fairway to Green podcast.

Episodes

  1. Jul 16

    Andrew Cornish | Llanerch Country Club

    In this episode of “The Teacher and The Pro”, host Nathan Rarick interviews Andrew Cornish, an Assistant Golf Professional at Llanerch Country Club just outside of Philadelphia, PA.  They discuss Andrew’s decision to become a PGA Professional after earning a criminal justice degree. He shares his journey and his favorite parts about the profession.  Andrew then talks about the competitive tournament golf he plays in the Philadelphia PGA section.  "The Teacher and the Pro" is a Fairway to Green podcast. You can see all episodes at www.fairwaytogreen.com.

    Andrew Cornish | Llanerch Country Club

  2. Jul 3

    Robert Gilbert | Ravenwood Golf Club

    In this episode of “The Teacher and The Pro,” host Nathan Rarick interviews Robert Gilbert, the Head Golf Professional at Ravenwood Golf Club in Rochester, New York. They discuss how Robert’s career in the golf industry - which started in a bag room - led him to being a Head Golf Professional and the highs and lows of the role. Robert also stresses the importance of the golf mental game and offers advice on how to best improve it. "The Teacher and the Pro" is a Fairway to Green podcast. You can see all episodes at www.fairwaytogreen.com.

    Robert Gilbert | Ravenwood Golf Club

  3. Jun 19

    Dan Kilgore | Hazeltine National Golf Club

    In this episode of "The Teacher and The Pro," host Nathan Rarick interviews Dan Kilgore, the First Assistant Golf Professional at Hazeltine National Golf Club.  Kilgore talks about entering a PhD program to become a history professor before returning to golf and entering the PGM process while working full-time. He then shares what it's like to work at such a premier golf course like Hazeltine National.  They go on to discuss Hazeltine’s preparation ahead of the 2026 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, highlight some holes to watch and make winning picks. "The Teacher and the Pro" is a Fairway to Green podcast. You can see all episodes at www.fairwaytogreen.com.

    Dan Kilgore | Hazeltine National Golf Club

  4. Jun 5

    Stephen Phillips | Midtown Golf Club

    In this episode of "The Teacher and The Pro," host Nathan Rarick interviews Stephen Phillips, a PGA Professional and golf coach at Midtown Golf Club in Texas. They discuss his path into the game of golf and into the industry, including his PGM program at Ferris State University. Stephen shares about his touring professional ambitions and his past role as a Direction of Instruction. Stephen dives into his love of teaching golf and not only shares his thoughts on the biggest mistakes amateur golfers make, but he also explains why it's so important for golfers to get their clubs fitted. "The Teacher and the Pro" is a Fairway to Green podcast. You can see all episodes at www.fairwaytogreen.com.

    Stephen Phillips | Midtown Golf Club

  5. May 22

    Meghan Musk | Fort Wayne Country Club

    In this episode of "The Teacher and The Pro," Host Nathan Rarick interviews Meghan Musk, the First Assistant Golf Professional at Fort Wayne Country Club. They discuss her path into the PGA of America and daily life as a golf pro, especially in the winter months now that she's moved from Texas to Indiana. They talk about the pros and cons of being a PGA Professional, especially after the golf booms seen since Covid. Meghan shares a great piece of advice to aspiring PGA Professionals and ends with what it’s like preparing for and working at tournaments like the Valero Texas Open and Chevron Championship. "The Teacher and the Pro" is a Fairway to Green podcast. You can see all episodes at www.fairwaytogreen.com.

    Meghan Musk | Fort Wayne Country Club

  6. May 8

    Tessa Teachman | Aronimink Golf Club

    Host Nathan Rarick introduces The Teacher and the Pro and interviews Tessa Teachman, an assistant golf professional at Aronimink Golf Club. She shares her path from junior golf to LSU to playing professionally before becoming a PGA Class A Professional. Tessa shares advice for aspiring PGA Professionals and outlines her wide-ranging responsibilities at Aronimink Golf Club. She also discusses the preparations for hosting the 2026 PGA Championship, including which holes to watch and her winner prediction.  Nathan then goes into his Fairway Rapid Fire segment, where Tessa has to quickly answer questions about her preferences for golf movies, snacks and more. "The Teacher and the Pro" is a Fairway to Green podcast. You can see all episodes at www.fairwaytogreen.com.

    Tessa Teachman | Aronimink Golf Club
  • 6 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

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About

Elementary school teacher Nathan Rarick interviews PGA Professionals about their journeys into golf and their unique paths within the golf industry. The Teacher and The Pro is a Fairway to Green podcast.

Information

  • Creator
    Nathan Rarick, Fairway to Green
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Teacher and The Pro
  • Show Website
    The Teacher and The Pro

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