PAR TEE TIME: My Golf Story

Steve Shaffer grew up outside of Louisville, Kentucky and lived an idyllic life in the countryside. He picked up the game of golf and became proficient at an early age. His family then moved to Jacksonville, Florida where he continued his golf as well as a host of other sports. 

Steve also discovered the world of acting and continued this pursuit as performing arts major in college. He then tried his hand at acting in New ...

Will Reilly has been playing golf for fifty years. He comes from a golf family. His brother’s Hugh Jr. and Michael along with his Father Hugh Sr. are all members of the PGA of America. He also has four sisters that play, and his mother Suzanne was their high school Golf coach at Bishop McDevitt in Wyncote, Pennsylvania. Will has a passion for every aspect of golf especially when it comes to growing the game.
Will is a Top 50 Ma...

For Caleb VanArragon ’23, ’24 M.S., the statistical way of thinking has always resonated in the most logical sense. “I love the way it can be used to solve all sorts of real-world problems,” he explains. It’s a personal truth that stuck with him throughout his Valparaiso University experience. As an undergraduate student, he combined his interests with a double-major in biology and statistics, then narrowed down his professional in...

Dr. Robert K. Winters is an internationally renowned Sports Psychologist, Author, and Professional Speaker. He holds Bachelor (B.S) and Master's (M.A.) degrees from Ball State University and earned his Ph.D. doctorate in Sport Psychology from the University of Virginia.  Dr. Winters has spent the past 35 years investigating how one's thoughts and attitudes affect one's ability to perform to their optimal talent level...

Garlon Hodges, aka "G", is a truly prolific character. He's had a very interesting life, from growing up in a small town in Florida, playing college football, becoming an executive chef, mixologist and professional golf caddie. He's experienced lots of ups and downs in his life but has remained a beacon of positivity along the way.

In this episode Kevin and Garlon discuss their love for the game of golf...

In Dave Frantz's own words...My name is Dave Frantz, and I am a full-time Teaching Professional at Heritage Harbour Golf Club in Bradenton. I am a current High School Golf Coach and a member of the Florida Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame, and was voted "Coach of the Year" three times. I have four decades of golf teaching and coaching experience and I guarantee I can help you reach your goals!

I hav...

Jim McCabe is one of golf’s most respected journalists having spent over 30 years covering the game for the PGA TOUR, Golfweek and the Boston Globe. Presently he produces his own weekly digital newsletter called "Power Fades" which can be found at powerfades.com.

In this episode Kevin Walsh and Jim McCabe discuss their affinity for the game of golf and how it brings so many people together. Jim is a master story ...

Will Reilly has been playing golf for fifty years. He comes from a golf family. His brother’s Hugh Jr. and Michael along with his Father Hugh Sr. are all members of the PGA of America. He also has four sisters that play, and his mother Suzanne was their high school Golf coach at Bishop McDevitt in Wyncote, Pennsylvania. Will has a passion for every aspect of golf especially when it comes to growing the game.
Will is a Top 50 Ma...

Tyler Hosey's origin story started in 2007; he competed in multiple sports at a high level (baseball, golf, and paintball). He played travel baseball, competed as a scratch golfer, and played tournament-level paintball. But he was undersized and outmatched (100lbs soaking wet at a staggering 5ft 2inches).

His father introduced him to the gym to help him build muscle and strength. He quickly fell in love with being in ...

Joel Ehrhart is the Director of Agronomy at Lakewood National Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. He has also served as Superintendent at famed clubs as Sarasota National, Plantation Golf and Country Club, Coral Creek and the Oaks Club. He is extremely well respected in his field and his operation is impeccable. He and over 40 of his co-workers have made Lakewood National into one of the best course in America.

In this e...

Dr. Robert K. Winters is an internationally renowned Sports Psychologist, Author, and Professional Speaker. He holds Bachelor (B.S) and Master's (M.A.) degrees from Ball State University and earned his Ph.D. doctorate in Sport Psychology from the University of Virginia.  Dr. Winters has spent the past 35 years investigating how one's thoughts and attitudes affect one's ability to perform to their optimal talent level...

Jeff Sanders is a Commercial Property and Casualty Producer out of Florida-based Acrisure Partner Gulfshore Insurance. Jeff got his start in golf and country club management but joined Gulfshore because of their strong culture of service and support and has enjoyed building relationships with clients ever since.

As a graduate of the Florida State Professional Golf Management program, he spent many years in the golf/hospita...

American broadcaster and host Rob “Hardy” Poole has been entertaining radio audiences in Boston for 25 years. Since 2009, he’s been the host of 98.5 The Sports Hub, the flagship station for several of New England’s major sports teams. Since 2016, he’s also been the host of Sirius XM’s 90’s alternative rock and grunge show, Lithium. He’s also worked as an on-field announcer for local lacrosse team the Boston Cannons and as a pre and...

Michael Brown has been the Board President of The First Tee of Greater Philadelphia since 2018.  The First Tee of Philadelphia has positively impacting the lives of more than 15,000 young people in its eight county footprint.  Michael Brown has been a dynamic leader whose commitment and dedication to its students and golf has furthered the organization's mission of providing even more kids with The First Tee curriculum to crea...

Michael Bradley is a professional golfer as well as a professional caddie. Bradley was born in Largo, Florida. He attended Oklahoma State University.

In 1988, Bradley turned pro. After turning professional, Bradley joined the Canadian Tour. He won the 1989 Ontario Open and the 1990 Quebec Open. He also shot a 59 in an event in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Bradley earned his PGA Tour card through qualifying school in 1...

In the short 10-year history of the U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship – and the U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball – no solo side had managed to advance into match play. And certainly no solo side had ever won a match.

Marc Dull changed that narrative Tuesday at Plainfield Country Club. Amazingly, the 39-year-old from Lakeland, Fla., wound up making history in the Round of 16 with a remarkable victory and then nearly pulling...

Terrie Purdum is the Publisher of Golf Central Magazine, an electronic publication dedicated to golf, turf, travel and philanthropy.  She is also the founder of of Turf Life, a brand that celebrates and appreciates all aspects of turf culture.  TurfLife has grown into a vibrant community brand.

In this episode, Kevin Walsh and Terrie Purdum discuss Terrie's story and her long relationship with golf, turf and philanthr...

Born on March 20 1996 in Martinique, the Italian/Caribbean golfer turned pro at the young age of 15. Domenico has competed on many tours throughout his career including the PGA Tour, European Tour, Challenge tour and PGA Latin American Tour. Domenico has over 30 professional wins and 4 course records, this past year he has gotten in the PGA and in his first year won the PGA National Car Rental Assistant Championship.

Dom i...

Denver is a professional golf caddie hailing from Lakeland, FL. Originally from small town Ohio, his family moved to the bustling city of Tampa, FL when he was in middle school. He got involved in all types of sports and eventually gravitated to wresting and learned a lot of life lessons along the way.

After graduating from high school, Denver joined the US Navy and served as a flight captain in various capacities while de...