Episodes
Episode 44 is the fourth highlight show in a series where we take a look back at previous shows over the past three years.  On this show we look back at Episode 34 - a preview of the 2021-2022 PGA TOUR season, where my co-host, Jeff Adams, and I make some predictions, highlight the rookie class and welcome Andy Pazder, Chief Tournament and Competitions Officer at the PGA TOUR,  who adds some incredible insight into the season.
Published 10/25/22
Published 10/25/22
This is the 3rd (of 4) highlight show featuring some great sound-bytes from Episode 2 with Michael Tothe, Executive Director of the Charles Schwab Challenge, and Steve Wilmot, Executive Director of the RBC Heritage.  The CSC was the first event of the PGA TOUR restart and the RBC Heritage was the second.  You'll hear some really interesting answers about how the TOUR was dealing with the pandemic and just how much the events differed from previous years.
Published 10/05/22
This special episode features a timely interview with the Executive Director of the PGA TOUR's Sanderson Farms Championship in Jackson, MS, scheduled for September 26 - October 2, 2022.  Jackson is the site of some recent flooding and I'll talk with Steve about the relief efforts and how the tournament benefits the local community.
Published 09/12/22
Episode 42 features highlights of an earlier interview with nine-time PGA TOUR winner, Jay Haas.  This is the second of a four-part highlight series. 
Published 09/07/22
On this episode I welcome the Tournament Director of the Constellation Furyk & Friends, Adam Renfroe.  Adam gives our listeners an inside the ropes look at the event; what big names will be competing, what special events will happen around the tournament, how to become a sponsor or volunteer and how to get tickets to the 2nd Annual PGA TOUR Champions event being held October 3 - 9 at Timuquana Country Club.
Published 08/23/22
On this episode you'll hear from Mike Monahan, General Manager of a brand new golf course opening September 10th in St. Johns County Florida, Stillwater Golf & Country Club.  This Hampton Golf managed property is the centerpiece of a new Lennar Homes 55+ community and features 18 holes designed by Bobby Weed, unique stack faced bunkers, a well appointed practice facility , including a Himalayan putting green, and so much more.  Get the inside scoop you'll only hear on this podcast on the...
Published 08/10/22
This is the first in a series of four highlight shows taken from the first three years of On The Green Podcast.  In this episode I take the listeners back to Episode 13 and highlight some of the interview I did with LPGA Hall of Famer, Amy Alcott.
Published 07/22/22
On this episode I welcome Paige Crawford an aspiring LPGA Tour player.  She gives us an inside the ropes look at women's developmental golf and just how difficult (and expensive) it really is out there as she follows her dream of one day joining Nelly, Jessica, Lexi and many others on the LPGA Tour.
Published 04/22/22
On this show I catch up with Mark Berman, owner/operator of the brand new East Coast Women's Professional Golf Tour. What does it take to start a women's tour?  Why did Mark start the Tour in the first place?  Why is this Tour so vital to women's golf, women's sports and women's initiatives?  How does the ECWPGT fit into the golf landscape?  These and many other question will be answered on this exciting episode - enjoy!
Published 03/30/22
On this show I catch up with LPGA staffer Mike Nichols, Chief Business Officer, LPGA Qualifying Tours, and we talk in-depth about the Epson Tour.  Epson is the new title sponsor of the tour that graduates players onto the LPGA Tour - past graduates include Lorena Ochoa, Allie Ewing, Hannah Green, and Nelly Korda.  Epson, along with Mike, have a lot of great changes in store for the 2022 season.  Learn more about Mike, the history of the Tour, past graduates and what these amazing athletes can...
Published 02/23/22
This episode features an interview with Taylor Fuller, Director of Marketing for both the Slammer & Squire and King & Bear golf courses at World Golf Village in St. Augustine, FL.  These Troon managed courses have played host to PGA TOUR & LPGA Tour events, as well as many high profile collegiate, amateur and charity events.  The Slammer & Squire, named for Sam Snead and Gene Sarazen, and designed by Bobby Weed, plays through tree lined fairways and offers many views of the...
Published 01/27/22
For the first time I welcome a co-host into the studio, Jacksonville Area Golf Association President, Jeff Adams, as we preview the upcoming PGA TOUR season.  We look at the millions of dollars up for grabs in 2021 -2022, talk about some of the changes to the schedule including the strategic alliance with the DP World Tour, review the completed tournaments of the wrap around season, give our audience a few players to watch and preview this years majors.  AND we welcome special guest, Andy...
Published 01/05/22
On this episode I sit down with Willy Williams, SE Regional Manager for Parsons Xtreme Golf ("PXG").  You all know the commercials and know PXG is an industry leader in golf club technology and design.  Willy will talk about PXG the company and also discuss the companies title sponsorship of the PXG Women's Match-Play Championship, a Women's All Pro Tour event that will be played at the World Golf Village in St. Augustine, FL, October 25 - November 4.
Published 09/10/21
This episode features a great interview with two International Golf Federation team members heading to Tokyo for the Olympic Games.  Both Chris Smith and Chris Reimer are former PGA TOUR staffers who will be covering Olympic Golf from Kasumigaseki Country Club.  We discuss both the men's and women's fields, some of the great stories to watch for, and who they think will bring home the Gold!
Published 07/22/21
This episode features an in-depth interview with Brad Hauer, General Manager and Director of Golf at Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa, located in Palm Coast, FL.  Brad takes the listeners for a complete tour of this beautiful property that features oceanfront accommodations, six restaurants, a 90,000 square foot pool complex, complete with a lazy river, and two of Florida's top rated golf courses the Jack Nicklaus designed Ocean Course and the Tom Watson designed Conservatory Course.  
Published 07/06/21
This is the fourth and final episode of Influential Women In Golf Series featuring an interview with Suzy Whaley, the first female officer and President of the PGA of America.  Suzy shares her insights on the game of golf today, her career, how she gives back to the game and becoming the first President of the PGA of America.
Published 06/17/21
This is the third installment of Influential Women In Golf Podcast Series featuring an interview with Renee Powell.  Renee was the second African-American woman to play on the LPGA Tour, is a member of both the Ohio Golf and PGA of America Hall of Fames, is an honorary member of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, a PGA and LPGA professional, mentor to many and the owner of Clearview Golf Club in Ohio.
Published 06/10/21
This is the second installment in the Influential Women in Golf Series, featuring an interview with Chief Brand and Communications Officer at the LPGA Tour, Roberta Bowman.  Roberta will share her many insights and stories about her career, the many accomplishments she has seen during her tenor at the LPGA Tour, including purse increases,  diversity and inclusion programs she and her team have implemented and how "Drive On" and "The Hoodie Project" have brought incredible exposure to the...
Published 06/03/21
This is the first installment in the Influential Women in Golf Series featuring Cathy Harbin.  Cathy is the current Secretary of the National Golf Course Owners Association, PGA of America Board Member At-Large, member of three Hall of Fames, and owner/operator of Pine Ridge Golf Course in Paris, TX.  She shares her career highlights, how she gives back to the great game of golf and exactly why the Florida Times Union named her one of the seven most powerful women in sports.
Published 05/27/21
On this episode I check-in with Michael Tothe, Tournament Director of the Charles Schwab Challenge,  during advance week of the May 24 - 30 tournament.  Things have definitely changed since our original interview last year prior to the PGA TOUR restart.  And Michael also makes a very exciting announcement about the future of Colonial Country Club.
Published 05/20/21
On this episode you'll learn all about the North Florida PGA Section, one of the 41 Sections under the PGA of America's umbrella. I sit down with CEO and Executive Director, Steve McMillen, as he shares how the section, one of the largest in the US, and it over 1,500 men and women professionals help grow the game of golf. And don't miss a great story about his time working with Tom Watson!
Published 04/16/21
On this episode I sit down with Florida's First Coast of Golf President, David Reese, to talk about how his organization markets golf and tourism along the Florida coast from Amelia Island down to Daytona Beach and all points in-between. Lot's of great insights on golf and tourism that you don't want to miss.
Published 03/25/21
This is the fourth and final episode of the "Countdown To PLAYERS" Series. In this episode I sit down with PLAYERS Volunteer Chairman, Troy Smith, to talk about the many different roles of the volunteer force. It is the dedication of these individuals that allows THE PLAYERS Championship to give back MILLIONS of dollars to charity each and every year - over $100M to date. The 47th PLAYERS starts March 11th.
Published 03/03/21
In the 3rd episode of the series "Countdown To PLAYERS," I sit down with Derek Sprague, General Manager of the PGA TOUR's flagship property, TPC Sawgrass. TPC Sawgrass has been the host site of THE PLAYERS Championship since 1982 and we'll talk about what it takes to host golf's fifth major.
Published 02/25/21