Episodes
Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 424 - Billy Mayfair on Golf, Life, LIV, and Autism. We're visiting with 5-time PGA Tour winner and PGA Tour Champions veteran Billy Mayfair to talk about the state of the game, the state of HIS game, the uniqueness of his putting stroke, memories of Seve, and Mayfair's passion for educating fans about the impact of Autism in his life and the lives of so many others. Visit: https://billymayfair.org/ for more information ...
Published 04/18/24
Published 04/18/24
Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 423 - Masters Preview with Arron Oberholser from Golf Channel Do not even think about making your Masters predictions until you hear the analysis and insights we're delivering in this conversation with Golf Channel's Arron Oberholser. We explore the impact of so many Masters rookies, the unknown competitive prep of LIV Masters champs, the Scottie factor, what to expect from Tiger, and so much more. You'll see Arron a LOT on...
Published 04/08/24
Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 422 - The Foundations of Winning Golf with Jon Sherman In his follow-up to the international bestseller The Four Foundations of Golf, Jon Sherman reveals the mindset secrets that transform ordinary players into winners in The Foundations of Winning Golf. Whether you're vying for success in friendly matches, club competitions, or tournaments at the junior and adult level, these proven strategies are your blueprint to succeed...
Published 03/27/24
Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 421 - Golf Wars - LIV Golf's Bitter Battle For Power We're talking with Iain Carter about his new book, Golf Wars and the turbulent world of professional golf. The battle for the future of professional golf has been blazing. The Saudi-backed organisation LIV Golf has struck at the very heart of the golfing establishment, setting up rival tournaments with enormous prize pots and pitting the game's most famous players against...
Published 03/21/24
Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 420 - The Unique Story Behind The ONE Club Trainer We're sharing the story of passion, science, family, golf, and innovation - in the form of the ONE Club Trainer and developer Alcide Deschesnes. Top teaching professionals such as Mike Adams, Martin Chuck, and Jeff Smith have already incorporated the ONE Club into their instructional protocols and top long drive champions, including World Long Drive Champion Justin James are...
Published 03/15/24
Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 419 - Orange Whip Trainer - Invention, Innovation, Staying Power It was 2008 when an odd looking new idea debuted at the PGA Merchandise Show. With an orange ball mounted on the end of an elaborate fishing rod, the Orange Whip Trainer was born and it's been rolling along ever since, with over 800,000 units sold. We talk with the inventor and CEO, Jim Hackenberg and learn about the idea, the early days, and what it's been like...
Published 03/09/24
Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 418 - Getting Into The Zone Every Time you Play. This week we're exploring the mysterious "zone" concept, that place you go when everything is clicking and you're playing your very best. How do we get there? How can we STAY there? And why does it seem to happen so rarely? Our special guests are Bo Watson and Shannon Shuskey, authors of In The Zone Secrets: How To Get In The Zone At The Flip Of A Switch Golf Is 90% Mental, 10%...
Published 03/04/24
Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 417 - Charlie Golf Company - The Toddler Inspired Overnight Success Story It's not every day you see an idea come to life with such stunning success, overwhelmingly positive feedback, and an entire family pitching in to help make it all work - but that's precisely the story unfolding in northern Iowa where Tyler Johnson launched "Charlie Golf Company," the nation's leading (only?) maker of golf bags for toddlers and young...
Published 02/23/24
Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 416 - The Amazing Story of The Indoor Golf Shop We're just back from a road trip to Texas and a visit to the HQ of The Indoor Golf Shop, the industry leader in home golf simulator sales, service, design, and installation. With a talented staff dedicated to serving customers at a level not seen much these days, Indoor Golf is ready to help you fulfill your dream of a simulator in your space - whether that be at home or in a...
Published 02/17/24
Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 415 - Nancy Lopez, Dan Rooney, and Justin Leonard - 2024 PGA Show  The 2024 PGA Merchandise Show was packed with all things golf and some very special stars of the game. This week's podcast features a pair of conversations we had, first with Lopez and Dan Rooney from Folds of Honor...followed by Justin Leonard - Ryder Cup hero, broadcaster, PGA Tour Champions player, and one time Buick Open Champion. ---------------- ...
Published 01/31/24
Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 414 - In Memory of Carl Rose, Jr from Carl's Golfland The world of golf lost a giant of a man with the passing of Carl Rose, Jr. On this special episode of the podcast, we connected with a trio of men who worked with and for Carl Sr and Carl Jr over a span of decades, allowing them to share what made the relationships so much more special than just within the confines of business. Special thanks to our guests: Brian Minbiole...
Published 01/16/24
Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 413 - Michigan Golf Live 25th Anniversary - Origin Story Part 3 Welcome to the final chapter of our trilogy sharing the origin story of Michigan Golf Live. Over the years, we've been frequently asked how it all got started. Here is Part 3 of the answer. In this epsiode you'll hear from MGL TV crew member Sean Irish, creator and host Bill Hobson, and Michigan Broadcast Hall of Famer Art Lewis as we bring you behind the scenes...
Published 01/15/24
Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 412 - Michigan Golf Live 25th Anniversary - Origin Story Part 2 Welcome to the second chapter of our trilogy sharing the origin story of Michigan Golf Live. Over the years, we've been frequently asked how it all got started. Here is Part 2 of the answer. In this epsiode you'll hear from MGL creator and host Bill Hobson, MGL TV Production Director Gregg Hall, and Michigan Broadcast Hall of Famer Art Lewis as we relive the...
Published 01/08/24
Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 411 - Michigan Golf Live 25th Anniversary - Origin Story Part 1 of 3 Michigan Golf Live is celebrating our 25th Anniversary season throughout 2024 and over the years, we've been frequently asked how it all got started. This epsiode is Part 1 in answering that question as we tell the MGL Origin Story. This week, you'll hear from MGL creator and host Bill Hobson, MGL alum (and now the radio voice of the Phoenix Suns) Jon...
Published 01/01/24
Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 410 - A Special Christmas Message from Paddy and Will We close out the year with a special Christmas-themed episode featuring two poignant moments from the PNC Championship and an important plea from Bill Hobson to those who may be hurting and feeling alone during the holidays. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at Michigan Golf Live/Fore Golfers Network! ---------------- Subscribe to the FGN Podcast Watch...
Published 12/19/23
Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 409 - Pueblo Bonito Pacifica and Quivira Golf Club Winter Escape We just returned from a stunning, jaw-dropping road trip to Pueblo Bonito Pacifica and Quivira Golf Club in Los Cabos and know you'll enjoy hearing the stories about this remarkably special place. • Quivira Los Cabos, a luxury residential golf resort community, is home to two Pueblo Bonito Resorts -- Pacifica and Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach—as well as a third...
Published 12/08/23
Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 408 - Golf Business Insider - Jared Doerfler from Perfect Putt We're diving into the business side of the game with the man behind https://perfectputt.substack.com - Jared Doerfler, to explore the trends, decisions, and news from the world of golf. What's the problem with Callaway? Is Top Golf past its peak? How will the next TV contracts look and is there something the networks can do to improve the on-air product? Enjoy...
Published 11/29/23
Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 407 - PGA Hope - The Story of Mark Hitchcock Our special guest is Bay City, MI resident Mark Hitchcock. Mark served honorably in the US Army Reserve for 10 years with the 980th Quartermaster Company. Mark progressed to the rank of Sergeant and took on several additional duties within his unit, most prominently serving as his unit’s Duty Appointed Retention NCO while also bearing responsibility for his squad and duties of his...
Published 11/18/23
Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 406 - Streamsong Resort & Central Florida Road Trippin' Fun The MGL TV crew just returned to the freezing rain and plunging temps of late fall after a stunningly beautiful and warm journey to Central Florida for a TV shoot at Streamsong Resort. In addition to our time at Streamsong, we toured many of the region's top attractions, activities, and restaurants to showcase golf, life and fun in the area. This podcast special...
Published 11/08/23
Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 405 - A Conversation with Nick Watney & Bob Estes During the "Shootout at Horseshoe Bay Resort" we had the chance to sit down with 2 veterans of the PGA Tour and PGA Tour Champions to learn how they approach the decades long pursuit of perfection, performance, and excellence. Both Bob Estes and Nick Watney have enjoyed tremendous sustained success at the highest levels of the game and their insights will help golfers of...
Published 11/03/23
Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 404 - Horseshoe Bay Resort - Texas Road Trip Special We're still marveling at our journey to the incredible destination called Horseshoe Bay Resort, situated in the Texas hills about 45 minutes outside of Austin. Come on along for a special "road trip" edition of the FGN podcast and meet a few of the team members that make every guest feel at home on and off the course! Horseshoe Bay Resort is one of America's largest golf...
Published 10/30/23
Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 403 - Alan Shipnuck - LIV And Let Die We welcome in best-selling author Alan Shipnuck to talk about the investigative work he invested into the writing of LIV and Let Die: The Inside Story of the War Between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf No journalist on the planet has taken a deeper dive into the origins, personalities, controversies, bizarre twists and turns, and soap opera dramatic moments in the formulation and fight for...
Published 10/16/23
Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 402 - The Powerful Story of Mark The Caddie.  Our special guest is Mark Milatz, author of "Caddie Tales, a Looper's Search for Lost Golf Balls," the personal story of a Pastor turned caddie and the intense, poignant, soul-baring journey that led to that career change. Mark shares his struggles with anxiety and depression, which led to bad choices and his eventual departure from his church. Readers of the book will...
Published 10/12/23
Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 401 - Officially Unofficial Ryder Cup Preview w/ Arron Oberholser We're joined by Golf Channel Analyst Arron Oberhosler for a full download on the Ryder Cup matches, the trends and history of "away games" for the US team, and a rock solid lock prediction on how it all turns out in the end.  ---------------- Subscribe to the FGN Podcast Watch FGN videos on YouTube Check out our other sports pod: Church Pew Sports TEXT or...
Published 09/27/23