Thank you to our partners:Half-Cup Putting Aid & Desert Fox Golf. Get signed up for FREE Golf Gear at: golfzonepodcast.comMichael O'Keefe joins the show to discuss his acting career that includes being on a Colgate commercial at age 15, "City On a Hill"  which can be found on Showtime with Kevin Bacon. Get all the behind scenes stories on filming Caddyshack which is terrific! This includes the fun fact of the show about the explosion at the end of the movie.  The Golf Zone is the first to hear about his new project called "The Loop" a destination golf show! Michael tells us about his new movie on Netflix called "Things Heard & Seen".  Links:Michael O'Keefe Website: https://michaelokeefe.com/Netflix- Things Heard & Seen: https://www.netflix.com/title/81048729Reflection Bay GC: https://reflectionbaygolf.com/Desert Fox Golf:  Code-GOLFZONE   https://www.desertfoxgolf.com/Half-Cup Putting Aid: https://halfcupputting.com/Code- Golf Zone

Get an update on junior golf at Reflection Bay GC and then we break down the 2021 US Open held at Torrey Pines. We will hear from Ron Read (US Open Starter) on course setup, Rees Jones(US Open Doctor) on the renovation changes made to Torrey Pines, and Craig Barlow (PGA Tour Veteran) on his experience playing the 2008 US Open at Torrey Pines. Get our picks and a great fun fact along with our winners of the Half-Cup Putting Aid and Desert Fox Phone Caddy!Links:Fly Golfer: https://flygolfer.com/thegolfzoneReflection Bay GC: https://reflectionbaygolf.com/Desert Fox Golf:  Code-GOLFZONE   https://www.desertfoxgolf.com/Half-Cup Putting Aid: https://halfcupputting.com/Code- Golf Zone

The Golf Zone thanks all of our partners: Fly Golf Band, Desert Fox Golf, & Half-Cup Putting Aid. We discuss the happenings at Reflection Bay, get insight into Sun Valley Golf Courses in Idaho, and hear about a lady who made 3 holes-in-one in one 36 hole round! Our conversation with Ron Read is spectacular! Hear stories about Dick Clark the rules official, giving a ruling at the Tournament of Champions, Payne Stewart, Hale Irwin, and so much more! Links:Fly Golfer: https://flygolfer.com/thegolfzoneReflection Bay GC: https://reflectionbaygolf.com/Sun Valley Golf : https://www.sunvalley.com/things-to-do/golf/Desert Fox Golf:  Code-GOLFZONE   https://www.desertfoxgolf.com/Half-Cup Putting Aid: https://halfcupputting.com/Code- Golf ZoneGet Your Copy- Starting the US Open: https://www.ronread.com/

On this episode we get a check in from Eric on Reflection Bay, announce our winner of the Desert Fox Phone Caddy/Towel, hear about Genoa Lakes GC (Carson City, NV), and find out who won the Half-Cup Putting Aid. Eric & Tommy both give a fun golf fact and the it is on to talk with Steve and Kristie Scott with return guest Tripp Bowden. Steve battled Tiger Woods in an epic 1996 US Amateur Final held at Pumpkinridge GC in OR with his then girlfriend now wife Krisite on the bag. They have teamed up with esteemed storyteller Tripp Bowden to write a book titled-"Hey Tiger! You Need To Move Your Mark Back!Links:Reflection Bay GC: https://reflectionbaygolf.com/Genoa Lakes GC: https://genoalakes.com/Desert Fox Golf- Phone Caddy: https://www.desertfoxgolf.com/Use promo code: GOLFZONE (all caps) Half-Cup Putting Aid: https://halfcupputting.comUse promo code: golfzoneGet Your Copy of "Hey Tiger! You Need To Move Your Mark Back": https://movethatback.com/Fly Golfer: https://flygolfer.com/thegolfzoneUse link for special pricing

On this show:-Welcome our new partner- Desert Fox Golf -Reflection Bay welcomes WCC Conference Championships-Copper Rock GC Spotlight-Pro Golf Tip on taking 10 steps-Partner Half-Cup Putting Winner-Fun Golf Fact about longest drive ever-Interview with Art Sellinger filled with great golf nuggets-Thank you Fly Golfer PartnerLinks:Desert Fox Golf: https://www.desertfoxgolf.com/Use promo code: GOLFZONE (all caps) Reflection Bay GC: https://reflectionbaygolf.com/HPGI: https://highperformancegolf.com/Copper Rock GC (Hurricane, UT): https://copperrock.com/Half-Cup Putting Aid: https://halfcupputting.com/Use promo code: golfzoneSellingers Power Golf: https://www.sellingerspowergolf.com/Partner Fly Golfer: https://flygolfer.com/thegolfzoneUse link for special pricing

On this show:-Reflection Bay Update-Half Cup Putting Winner-Trivia by Eric-send your answers to: [email protected] Tip on finishing a good round-Course Spotlight- Edgewood Tahoe-Fun Golf Fact-Interview with Tripp Bowden- Great Augusta National StoriesLinks:Reflection Bay: https://reflectionbaygolf.com/Half Cup Putting Aid: Use Promo Code- GolfZone for 2.00 off!https://halfcupputting.com/HPGI: https://highperformancegolf.com/Edgewood Tahoe: https://edgewoodtahoe.com/golf/Fly Golf Band- Get Yours for ONLY $8.00!  https://flygolfer.com/thegolfzoneTripp Bowden Website: http://www.trippbowden.com/

On this episode:Thank you Fly GolferReflection Bay UpdateFun Golf FactLaughlin Ranch Course SpotlightPro Tip- Breaking Your Round Into Six 3 Hole RoundsTip on Wedge Grooves and Ball FittingHalf Cup Putting Aid WinnerInterview with Suzy Whaley- This is a must listen!Links:Fly Golf Band- Get Yours for ONLY $8.00!  https://flygolfer.com/thegolfzoneReflection Bay GC: https://reflectionbaygolf.com/HPGI: https://highperformancegolf.com/Laughlin Ranch GC: http://laughlinranch.com/Half Cup Putting Aid: Use Promo Code- GolfZone for 2.00 off!https://halfcupputting.com/Suzy Whaley PGA: https://www.pga.com/pga-of-america/suzy-whaley-president

On the show:Thank you Fly GolferReflection Bay UpdateCraig Barlow Tip on Overcoming a Bad StartPutting Drill TipHalf Cup Putting Aid WinnerFun FactConestoga Course SpotlightInterview with Matt CardisLinks:Fly Golfer: https://flygolfer.com/thegolfzoneUse link to get it for just $8.00!Reflection Bay Golf Club: https://reflectionbaygolf.comHalf Cup Putting Aid: https://halfcupputting.com/Use promo code- GOLFZONE $2.00 offConestoga Golf Club: http://www.conestogagolf.com/Matt Cardis Website: https://www.golfinyourstate.com/about

On this show!Reflection Bay UpdateNEW Pro Tip from PGA Tour Veteran Craig BarlowGolf tip on club fittingHalf Cup Putting Aid WinnerCourse Spotlight- Sand Hollow Resort (Hurricane, UT)Fun golf factFly Golf Band WinnerInterview with Bobby ClampettLinks:Reflection Bay Golf Club: https://reflectionbaygolf.com/Sand Hollow Resort: https://sandhollowresort.com/golf/HPGI: https://highperformancegolf.com/Half Cup Putting Aid: https://halfcupputting.com/Use promo code- GOLFZONE $2.00 offFly Golfer: https://flygolfer.com/thegolfzoneUse link to get it for just $8.00!Bobby Clampett Impact Zone Golf: https://impactzonegolf.com/

On the show!Reflection Bay UpdateHalf Cup Putting WinnerGolf tip from Butch HarmonWhat are Winter Rules?Furnace Creek -Death Valley Course SpotlightFly Golf Band WinnerFun & Interesting Golf Fact (s)Interview with Bobby Weed- Great Stuff! Links:Reflection Bay Golf Club: https://reflectionbaygolf.com/Furnace Creek Golf Club: https://www.oasisatdeathvalley.com/Half Cup Putting Aid- Use promo code- GOLFZONE  $2.00 offhttps://halfcupputting.com/Fly Golf Band: https://flygolfer.com/thegolfzoneUse link to get it for just $8.00!Bobby Weed Design Firm: https://www.bobbyweed.com/Every Ball Counts: https://www.facebook.com/EBCelitetraining/Golf Zone Website: https://www.golfzonepodcast.com/Follow Us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/golfzonepodcast/