
Dylan Meyer is an Indiana Junior Golf Alum and current Korn Ferry Tour Player, He grew up playing golf in Evansville, Ind. and went on to be the number one player for the University of Illinois before turning professional.
In this episode, Dylan talks about his favorite career highlights to date, Illinois' epic comeback at the Big Ten Championship at Victoria National in 2016, and his involvement with the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation.
Apr 4, 2022
29 min

Adam Schenk is an Indiana Junior Golf Tour alum, an Indiana Amateur Champion, and now he plays with the best of the best on the PGA TOUR.
In this episode, Adam talks about life on TOUR and the grind it took to get there, the PGA TOUR players he's most enjoyed getting to know, and his most memorable moments to date.
Indiana Golf Foundation Board member and former Gongaware Academy participant, JoJo Gentry, joins Kelly as a guest co-host.
Mar 16, 2022
20 min

Bruce Rearick was just named the 2022 Indiana PGA Teacher of the Year and regarded as one of the best in the putting community. Bruce has players routinely fly in from around the world to see him for putting instruction, including PGA TOUR players, Mike Weir, Aaron Baddeley and Bo Van Pelt. He is also the owner of Burnt Edges Consulting, a golf Industry consultant specializing in putter design, putter fitting and instruction.
In this episode, Bruce walks us through his putting evaluation process, describes his time spent working under the-one-and-only Arnold Palmer, and his goal for the future of his putting business.
Mar 2, 2022
41 min

Greg McLaughlin is the CEO of the World Golf Foundation, as well as the CEO of First Tee. He also spent 14 years as the CEO of the Tiger Woods Foundation before becoming President of the Champions Tour in 2015. In his current positions, Greg serves as a leader among the world's top golf organizations, and a key ambassador and spokesperson for the game of golf.
In this episode, Greg discusses the biggest successes in his career, First Tee's short-term and long-term goals, and his time spent at the Tiger Woods Foundation (including playing a few rounds of golf with Tiger).
Jan 31, 2022
42 min

Mike Whan is the current CEO of the USGA. Prior to joining the USGA, Whan served as the commissioner of the LPGA from January 2010 until June of 2021. Under his leadership, the LPGA experienced unprecedented growth, with significant increases in the number of tournaments, purses and television coverage. He also oversaw the expansion of the LPGA to include both the Symetra Tour and Ladies European Tour, as well as a nearly 50 percent increase in membership of LPGA Professionals.
In this episode, Mike discusses his short-term and long-term goals for the USGA, why he left the LPGA as commissioner, and what he most looks forward to in 2022.
Jan 14, 2022
37 min

Dottie Pepper is the lead walking reporter for CBS Sports' coverage of the PGA TOUR, Masters, and PGA Championship. After an accomplished junior, college, and amateur golf career, she went on to play 17 years on the LPGA Tour, winning 17 times - including two major championships and one additional win on the JLPGA Tour. She also represented the United States six times in the Solheim Cup matches, compiling a 13-5-2 record.
In this episode, Dottie shares highlights from her LPGA Tour career, favorite broadcasting moments - including walking alongside Tiger Woods, and how far the game of golf has come since her time as a Tour player.
Dec 31, 2021
34 min

Dr. Bob Winters is an internationally renowned sports psychologist, author, and professional speaker. He has spent the past 35 years investigating how one’s thoughts and attitudes affect one’s ability to perform to their optimal talent level.
In this episode, Dr. Winters delves in to the mental side of the game and gives an inside approach on how to play golf with confidence. He also shares stories from his time spent with professional golfers and athletes such as Justin Rose, Michelle Wie, and Victor Oladipo.
Dec 17, 2021
55 min

Jim Richerson is the current PGA of America President and recently accepted a new position as the General Manager of The Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California. Riviera is home to numerous championships, including two PGA Championships and a US Open and will serve as the official golf course for the 2028 Olympic Games. Formerly, Jim has worked at Troon, Whistling Straights and The Duke's Course at St. Andrews.
In the episode, Jim shares details from this year's Ryder Cup, the PGA of America's move to Frisco, Texas, and his new position at Riviera.
Dec 3, 2021
33 min

Annabelle Pancake is two-time IWGA State Amateur Champion, with her most recent win last week at Prairie View GC. There, Annabelle broke the scoring record for the event posting a tremendous 54-hole total of 16-under-par! She is also a member of the Clemson Women's Golf Team.
In this episode, Annabelle reflects on her recent win at the Women's State Amateur, her freshman year at Clemson during the pandemic, and how she first became interested in playing golf.
Jun 25, 2021
17 min

Julie Carmichael is an Indiana Golf Hall of Fame member, a two-time Indiana Women’s Open Champion, an IWGA State Amateur Champion, a member of the IHSAA Golf Hall of Fame, and was the first female member of the IGA Board of Directors.
In this episode, Julie shares memories from her favorite USGA events, being the only father/daughter duo in the Indiana Golf Hall of Fame along with her dad, Sam, and how she thinks golf can sustain its momentum following the pandemic.
May 7, 2021
43 min
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