209 episodes

Piggy-backing off the book with the same title, "Better Than I Found It" is a podcast uncovering stories and insights from Baylor Men's Golf Coach, Mike McGraw's life in golf coaching. Hosted by Mikkel Bjerch-Andresen.

Better Than I Found It Better Than I Found It

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    • 4.9 • 171 Ratings

Piggy-backing off the book with the same title, "Better Than I Found It" is a podcast uncovering stories and insights from Baylor Men's Golf Coach, Mike McGraw's life in golf coaching. Hosted by Mikkel Bjerch-Andresen.

    197 | Doug Martin

    197 | Doug Martin

    Today we are joined by Cincinnati head coach, Doug Martin. At one point, Doug was the Rank 1 junior player in the country, winning the 1984 US Junior. In college, he earned All American 3 times and was runner-up to Phil Michelson in the 1989 NCAA Championship. Now in his 15th year at Cincinnati, Doug describes the positive impact moving to the Big 12 has on his program. Thank you for joining the podcast Doug!

    Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast







    Associated social media accounts:





    Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw





    Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf







    Edited by Chris Berry







    Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com




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    • 54 min
    196 | Blaine Woodruff

    196 | Blaine Woodruff

    We are joined by Blaine Woodruff, University of Tennesse at Chattanooga golf coach. Blaine is a great example of a prominent new coach with 6 victories in his second year at Chattanooga. Blaine was previously the Associate Head Coach at Pepperdine and an Assistiant Coach at Wisconsin. Thank you for joining the podcast Blaine!



    Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast









    Associated social media accounts:





    Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw





    Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf









    Edited by Chris Berry









    Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com




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    • 1 hr 2 min
    195 | Jake Harrington

    195 | Jake Harrington

    Joining us today is Jake Harrington, a first-year University of New Mexico coach, who led his team to two victories and three runner-ups. Previously at Little Rock and South Mountain, Jake has a history of success. Thank you for joining the podcast Jake!



    Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast







    Associated social media accounts:





    Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw





    Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf







    Edited by Chris Berry







    Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com




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    • 46 min
    194 | Pat Goss

    194 | Pat Goss

    Today's guest is Northwestern Coach Pat Goss. Pat's teams made it to seven Big 10 Championships and the post-season, regional, or national 42 of 46 years during his time at Northwestern as a coach and player. Pat is also recognized in Golf Magazine as the top 100 teachers in America and as the 2012 Illinois PGA Teacher of the Year. Pat has taught tour player Web Simson and world number 1, Luke Donald, throughout his career. Thank you for joining the podcast Pat!



    Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast









    Associated social media accounts:





    Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw





    Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf









    Edited by Chris Berry









    Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com




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    • 1 hr 3 min
    193 | Jonathan Dismuke

    193 | Jonathan Dismuke

    On today's episode, long-time University of Houston Coach Jonathan Dismuke joins the podcast. Starting golf at age 14, he won the Mississippi State Junior Championship and earned his spot as a player at Auburn. He worked at Texas A&M as an assistant coach working with TJ Higgins. Thank you for joining the podcast Jonathan and Happy Easter from Baylor Golf!

    Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast









    Associated social media accounts:





    Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw





    Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf









    Edited by Chris Berry









    Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com




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    • 1 hr 2 min
    192 | Ryan Cameron Interviews Coach McGraw

    192 | Ryan Cameron Interviews Coach McGraw

    Ryan Cameron, the Golf Sports Information Director at Oklahoma State, joins the podcast today. In this backward episode, Ryan interviews Coach McGraw. Thank you for joining the podcast Ryan!

    Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast









    Associated social media accounts:





    Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw





    Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf









    Edited by Chris Berry









    Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com




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    • 1 hr 14 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
171 Ratings

171 Ratings

Terry Schmitt ,

Outstanding

Outstanding content and thoughtful questions. Highly recommend

andykight ,

Grateful dad to jr golfers

I really enjoy listening to this podcast since I have two young daughters that are aspiring to play in college. It has been very helpful for me with how to act and support my children. I am also going to start sharing these with them. Thanks Coach!

magsgolfer ,

Better than I found it

This podcast is the best!

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