Tee’d Off

In this episode of Tee'd Off, Ben and Aaron talk about the year's second major at Aronimink, the PGA Championship! Both agree that it is Scottie Scheffler's moment to capture his first win of the year and reestablish his dominance of today's game, but their sleeper picks may surprise you! They also talk about the most recent details in the downfall odf LIV Golf, as funding goes dry and star players begin planning their exit from th...

Today on the Tee’d Off Podcast, Ben Clyburn and Aaron Thomas are joined once again by Justin Binke, Director of Marketing & Revenue for Founders Group, to break down the latest from across the golf world. The episode kicks off with a recap of the Players Championship, including Åberg’s dramatic Sunday collapse, before diving into the evolving pro golf landscape—highlighted by debate around Brooks Koepka’...

 With the hype of the FedEx Cup and Ryder Cup still brewing, and the prime fall season for golf approaching, now is the perfect time to discuss what’s going on in the world of golf! Today’s special guest is Frank Caughlin, the general manager of Arcadian Shores Golf Club! He joins us to talk PGA Tour, Ryder Cup, and to hear all about Arcadian Shores! We ‘tee off’ with a discussion about the recent FedEx...

In this episode of Tee’d Off, Ben Clyburn and Aaron Thomas sit down with Chris Cooper, General Manager of Tidewater Golf Club, to discuss current highlights in the golfing world and what makes Tidewater so special. The conversation delves into the drama of the US Open, JJ Spaun’s gritty win, and Rory McIlroy’s surprising media silence following his Masters victory. You’ll hear about Chris’ inspiring jo...

 The Masters is just a heartbeat away, marking the start of the new season and paving the way for the illustrious Monday After the Masters on Dye at Barefoot Resort and Golf in Myrtle Beach. Joining the Tee'd Off hosts Ben and Aaron is Barefoot Resort and Golf's general manager, Dave Genevro, who begins The Front Nine by sharing his thoughts on the recent rise in PGA ratings and the current state of finances and contract negot...

In this episode of Tee’d Off, Ben and Aaron are joined by Bradley Vaughan, Sales and Marketing Manager at Legends Golf Resort in Myrtle Beach. Together, they discuss the new TGL league, exploring its format, strengths, and areas for improvement, while offering insights on potential broadcast enhancements like advanced stats displays and pacing changes. The conversation delves into the cutting-edge technology behind the TGL&rs...

How did the President’s Cup unfold, and what’s next for the international golf scene? In this episode, we sit down with AJ Gohil, VP of Sales and Business Development of East Coast Golf Management, to break down the drama and excitement of the 2024 President’s Cup and delve into what makes Myrtle Beach a prime golf destination. AJ is an experienced golf industry professional specializing in golf course management ...

What makes Myrtle Beach the ultimate golf destination? Is it the world-class courses, the community, or perhaps a combination of both? Join us as we tee off with a special guest who knows the Grand Strand like the back of his hand. In this episode, we sit down with Wes Loman, known as The Salty Golfer. Wes has quickly become a local legend in Myrtle Beach. A golf enthusiast and the founder of The Salty Golfer brand, his passion for...

In this episode of Teed Off, hosts Ben Clyburn and Aaron Thomas are joined by guest Corey Bowers, the head golf professional at Sea Trail Golf Club. The discussion covers various topics related to the world of golf, including a recap of the US Open and Bryson DeChambeau's victory, thoughts on the 2025 Ryder Cup and its captaincy, and a preview of the Open Championship with favorite and sleeper picks. The conversation then shifts to...

In this episode, we are joined by Justin Binke, Director of Sales and Revenue at Founders Group International and PGA professional, to unpack the upcoming US Open and learn about the Founders Group courses. Founders Group International is a top golf management company based in Myrtle Beach. It offers various services, including golf memberships, tee time bookings, and discount programs. Justin oversees revenue strategies and sales ...

Episode 17: PGA Championship and The Myrtle Beach Classic!

In today’s episode, hosts Ben and Aaron unpack the excitement and controversy surrounding the PGA Championship and discuss the Myrtle Beach Classic. We start our conversation with the latest news in professional golf and the upcoming PGA Championship. Next, we dive into Rory McIlroy's departure from the player policy board, Tiger Woods being the sole PGA player...

In this episode of Tee’d Off, Ben and Aaron are joined by golf legend Jimmy Hanlin, a TV personality and PGA professional, to talk about a wide range of topics, from the highly anticipated Masters tournament to personal golfing experiences and the overall state of the professional game. We start by finding out how his passion for the sport developed from an early age. From making a golf course from empty soup cans to hosting ...

In this special episode of Tee'd Off, Ben and Aaron sit down with long time Myrtle Beach Golf veteran and new President of Volvik USA, Pete Kinney! 

Pete started his career in Myrtle Beach in 1990 as the Assistant Professional at Waterway Hills, a former popular course located on Restaurant Row. Known for it's signature gondola ride across the Intracoastal Waterway to and from the course, Pete said that manning the gond...

In this episode of Tee'd Off, the crew discuss the new drama in the world of golf, including new LIV Golf defections and rumors, Tiger's new apparel deal with TaylorMade, and an amateur winning a PGA Tour event for the first time in 30 years! PGA Professional Jake Benton joins the studio to discuss the prominent Arrowhead Country Club in Myrtle Beach. Aaron and Ben share what packages and accommodations fit well with Arrowhead Coun...

In this episode of Tee'd Off, Dale Ketola from the Grande Dunes Performance Center joins Ben in the studio to discuss the latest in the golf world. They discuss the controversial news on the imminent golf ball rollback, Jon Rahm's departure to LIV Golf, and Tiger's possible departure from Nike! They also discuss the beautiful Resort Course at the Grande Dunes and Dale's state of the art Performance Center.  Ben gives an update...

In this Episode of Tee'd Off, the crew discuss the upcoming TGL and predict how it will be received by the public. Other Tiger Woods projects include a future Pop Stroke in Myrtle Beach! The boys also forecast the 2024 season of PGA vs LIV. Scott Taylor is in the studio to talk shop about his golf course, the fan favorite River Oaks in the Golf Capital of the World, Myrtle. And of course... what Tee's them Off!

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This episode was a doozy, with plenty to discuss in the world of golf and Myrtle Beach golf!

The Route in Rome was evident from the opening session on Friday, as the Europeans handled the USA yet another loss abroad, reclaiming the Cup 16.5 to 11.5. A goose egg in Friday Morning Foursomes, a 9&7 blow out dealt to World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and reigning PGA Champ Brooks Koepka during Saturday Morning Foursomes, and Jor...

In this episode of Tee'd Off, PGA Professional Mike Deluca joins Ben and Aaron to talk shop on the upcoming Ryder Cup in Rome. Mike breaks down some of the beach's best finishing holes at Wachesaw East, and of course, what Tee's them Off!

As the Ryder Cup 2023 in Rome quickly approaches, the crew breaks down the matchup of rosters between the US and Europe squads. Rookies have made big impacts in the Ryder Cup in recent hist...

In this episode of Tee'd Off, Ben and Aaron recap Viktor Hovland's phenomenal run to win the Fedex Cup, discuss Zach Johnson's Ryder Cup captain's picks, and the biggest amateur golf event of the year, the Myrtle Beach World Am!

Although an unorthodox swinger, Viktor Hovland has taken over the PGA Tour in recent weeks, clipping off 2 wins in route to his first ever Fedex Cup! With only 4 years on Tour, Viktor has cemented hi...