Rob Labritz

TGP EP056 Rob Labritz

[EP 056] 

The Golf Podcast | Live With With PGA Tour Champions Member Rob Labritz

 Today our hosts, Rafael Kalamat and Michael Bleackley kick off 2023 with PGA Champions Tour member Rob Labritz.

We talk about Rob’s schedule for 2023, his game and what he is working to improve for this season, his supporting team and how they help him stay strong and ready to compete. As well Rob recaps what is in his bag and for fun we dive into what a golf club member would have to do in order to get kicked out of a private club.

This was a great pod, Rob always has lots to say about golf and is an extremely positive individual. We can all learn something from Rob’s outlook on golf and life.

 

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Brian Cooper

Brian Cooper

[EP 055] 

The Golf Podcast | Live With Brian Cooper – PGA Tour Champions Rookie – Golf Channel’s Big Break Alumni

In this episode of The Golf Podcast Live our hosts, Rafael Kalamat and Michael Bleackley talk with the PGA Tour Champions newest rookie member: Brian Cooper. We talk about his career path, Golf Channel’s Big Break appearances and his plans for Champions Tour.

More information on Brian:
Brian’s emotional journey was well rewarded recently and made headlines after earning one of 5 tour cards giving him full status for next year on the Champions Tour. See the article: Brian Cooper overcomes depression to earn PGA TOUR Champions card

Golf Channel’s Big Break series:
You may recall Brian from popular and well missed series, “Big Break Greenbrier” and “Big Break NFL Puerto Rico”, Brian nearly won the NFL edition and talks about that experience on the pod. Golfchannel: Brian Cooper

PS: @GolfChannel BRING BACK BIG BREAK!

 

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Barney Adams

TGP Ep054 Barney Adams

[EP 054] 

The Golf Podcast | Live With Barney Adams – Founder Of Breakthrough Golf Tech And Adams Golf

Today our hosts Rafael Kalamat and Michael Bleackley chat with Barney Adams, founder of Adams Golf (sold to Taylormade in 2012). His new business, Breakthrough Golf Technology (BGT) revolutionized putter shafts and recently adding driver and wedge shafts to the product line up.

In this episode we talk about Canadian golfers, such as Adam Svensson who just won the RSA Classic event on the PGA Tour, Barn recaps playing with Canadian Hall Of Famer Moe Norman. As well Barney mentions playing with Lee Trevino, Tom Watson, Jack, Arnie and many more.

Barney tells us how and why he started BGT and the hard working team in Dallas, Texas who make it happen.

Barney Adams is an accomplished and fascinating man with lots to say. He does not hold back.

 

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Rick Fehr

The Golf Podcast | Live With PGA Tour Veteran Rick Fehr

[EP 052] 

The Golf Podcast | Live With PGA Tour Veteran Rick Fehr

Our hosts Rafael Kalamat and Michael Bleackley talk to Rick Fehr, two-time PGA Tour winner and 17 year member, including time on the player advisory council.

Rick Fehr is currently the Director of Instruction at Aldarra Golf Club in Sammamish, WA, Aldarra is ranked one of Washington State’s top private golf courses.

Recently recognized by Golf Digest as one of the Best Teachers in the state of Washington. When Rick is not working with a client, he is likely off diving deeper into an exciting aspect of human performance in order to more effectively coach the players he works with, he has and continues to learn from and collaborate with other top coaches, attend workshops and seminars, pursue certification in a broad variety of subjects, and apply the exciting breakthrough neuroscience of how people learn and achieve peak performance.

 

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Evan Schiller

TPG Ep051 Evan Schiller

[EP 051] 

The Golf Podcast | Live With Golf Photographer Evan Schiller

Our hosts Rafael Kalamat and Michael Bleackley speak with renowned golf photographer Evan Schiller about his golf career, both as a touring professional, teacher and how he evolved into photography and videography.

Evan’s name may not sound familiar, those within the industry consider him a household name, earning accolades from many of golf’s top architects who have contracted him to shoot their designs. Most golfers have seen his incredible work online or for sale in proshops globally. He has shot over 600 golf courses around the world, arguably has seen more courses than a PGA Tour pro.

Enjoy a few stories from Evan’s travels and insights into how he produces such amazing content.

 

Find Evan online:

YouTube: @evan schiller

Website: https://evanschillerphotography.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evan_schill…

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Evan_Schiller

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/evanschiller…

 

 

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Rob Labritz

TGP Ep050 Rob Labritz

[EP 050] 

The Golf Podcast | Live with Rob Labritz – PGA Tour Champions Rookie – Director Of Golf At GlenArbor Golf Club

Our hosts Rafael Kalamat and Michael Bleackley welcome back Rob Labritz for our 50th episode.

We talk about Rob’s rookie year on the PGA Tour of Champions and his expectations for the Charles Schwab Cup and the next season.

While Rob is on tour he still maintains the Director Of Golf position at GlenArbor Golf Club in New York.

 

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Gary Williams

Gary Williams - SiriusXM Host - Former NBC Golf Channel Host

[EP 049] 

The Golf Podcast | Live Gary Williams – SiriusXM Host – Former NBC Golf Channel Host

Our hosts Rafael Kalamat and Michael Bleackley welcome back Gary Williams from @Five Clubs and SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio for the 3rd time.

Gary lives in North Carolina within miles from Quail Hollow Golf Club, the site for the 2022 Presidents Cup, Gary shares his local knowledge of the course and it’s famed history on the PGA Tour, as well the transformation Quail Hollow has undergone from the original layout by architect George Cobb, in 1985 Arnold Palmer enhanced holes 3, 7, 9 and 17. Years later Tom Fazio reconstructed the course and continues to enhance the course to this day.

We talk about the this years Presidents Cup team members and captains, how they stack up versus each other and what holes may offer the most drama during the event.

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Richard Zokol

TGP EP048 guest Richard Zokol

[EP 048] 

The Golf Podcast | Live with Richard Zokol

Our hosts Rafael Kalamat and Michael Bleackley welcome another Canadian Golf Hall Of Famer, Richard Zokol, aka: Disco Dick. He became well known on the PGA Tour for wearing headphones at the Greater Milwaukee Open in 1982. UPon completion of the round Larry Rinker shouted “Disco Dick” to Richard and the name stuck.

We discuss Richard’s golf path from amateur college success to eventual success on the PGA Tour.

Richard has also developed astute business acumen, his most recent endeavour: Mindtrak Golf is at the forefront of desperately need mental structuring for the golfer’s mind.

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Andrew Stelmack

Andrew Stelmack

[EP 047] 

The Golf Podcast | Live Andrew Stelmack – Author Of “Send In The Clown”, the Moe Norman Story

Moe Norman is a Canadian golf legend, there is limited content available about Moe, author Andrew Stelmack has put together a great story highlighting Moe’s life and has received confirmation from many of Moe’s adoring fans that he has nailed the story.

Andrew shares how he came up with the concept for the novel and his fascination with Moe Norman. We had a great conversation recollecting stories of golf’s greatest ballstriker.

Learn more about Moe Norman:

Norman played the PGA Tour beginning in 1959. After a tournament in New Orleans, PGA officials gave Norman a dressing down regarding his playing antics. Feeling let down by the PGA’s attitude towards him, Norman returned to Canada to play golf.

Norman’s record on the PGA Tour:

  • 27 total events played, with 25 cuts made
  • 1 top ten finish and 7 top 25 finishes
  • $7,139 in tournament prize money

Additionally, Norman played on the Senior PGA Tour from 1981 to 1984:

  • 5 total events played, making the cut in all 5 events
  • 1 top three finish and 2 top ten finishes
  • A tie for third at the Peter Jackson Champions tournament in 1982, with rounds of 70-69-69-69, winning $10,133 in prize money
  • $22,983 in total tournament prize money
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John Cook

[EP 046] 

The Golf Podcast | Live John Cook – NBC Analyst – PGA Tour Champions Veteran

Our hosts Rafael Kalamat and Michael Bleackley welcome back PGA Tour legend John Cook.

We recap the 2022 PGA Tour Championship where Rory Mcilroy chased down Scottie Scheffler to claim over 26 million dollars in prize money for the season.

John shares his thoughts on players who have joined the LIV Golf Series/Tour including his good friend David Feherty, the recent addition to the LIV broadcasting team, Feherty will be able to utilize his quick wit and humour more often on the new golf circuit.

We also dive into the 2022 President’s Cup and PGA Tour Champions winner Steve Stricker’s recent victory.

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