GolfTalk Live Events
Upcoming Schedule, Remotes and Events
This Week: GolfTalk Live February 4th, Winter Invitational at Play-a-Round Golf on Lancaster Pike in Malvern, Pennsylvania.
GolfTalk Live is back from a grueling week at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando -- inspecting all of the hot new clubs, apparel items and accessories for the upcoming golf season. It was an incredible week, joining the 42,000 PGA Professionals, golf buyers and industry veterans who were inspecting the wares of the more than 1,000 vendors at the Show.
As has been the custom for a number of years, show host Tony Leodora has returned from the PGA Show with a list of the hottest items to catch his eye at the annual golf bash -- "Tony's Top Ten." He will unveil them during this week's show, along with a short interview explaining the outstanding qualities of each item.
Also, GolfTalk Live keeps an eye on the approach of Valentine's Day and provides two great gift ideas -- one from Tina Crawford, the Spa Director at the Ritz Carlton Amelia Island, and the other from one of our regulars, Nicky G of Inside Jewelers on West Chester Pike in Broomall, PA.
Finally, we end our 12-week series of GolfOrlando Reports with an interesting interview with Alex Forsyth, who is overseeing all of the golf at the Disney Properties. He works for Arnold Palmer Golf Management, the company that has taken over management of all golf at Disney.
Future Radio Show & Remotes Schedule
- February 10 -- GolfTalk Live Party from the floor of the North Coast Golf Show in Oaks, Pennsylvania -- 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
- February 18 -- GolfTalk Live Winter Invitational at Play-a-Round Golf on Lancaster Pike in Malvern, Pennsylvania - 7 to 8 a.m.
- February 24 -- GolfTalk Live Party and Preview of Phillies Spring Training from Innisbrook Resort in Palm Harbor, Florida -- 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
- March 2 -- GolfTalk Live Party and celebration of the start of games at Phillies Spring Training from Innisbrook Resort in Palm Harbor, Florida -- with Phillies announcers Chris Wheeler and Gary Matthews, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
- March 10 -- Atlantic 10 Basketball Championship weekend from the lobby of the Sheraton Atlantic City Hotel -- with special co-host, Temple University basketball coach Fran Dunphy. 7 to 8 a.m.
- During the winter months we have a new, exciting indoor site for live remote broadcasts of GolfTalk Live. Play-a-Round Golf, the indoor golf facility on Lancaster Pike in Malvern will be our warm home most weeks until April. Listeners are invited to see the show live each week from Play-a-Round Golf on Lancaster Pike in Malvern.
- Remember, you can catch GolfTalk Live anywhere, by going to www.WNTP.com and clicking on the “Listen Live” button.
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Past Event Highlights...
GolfTalk Live January 28th, the PGA Merchandise Show special from Mystic Dunes GC and Resort in Kissimmee, Florida.
GolfTalk Live returns for a second week to Mystic Dunes Resort -- right near Kissimmee and Disney World -- our headquarters throughout the PGA Merchandise Show.
We will talk to Brian Agnew, director of sales and marketing at Mystic Dunes, as well as Rick Smith, the resort's director of golf.
In addition, GolfTalk Live host Tony Leodora will be providing interviews from the PGA Merchandise Show with some of the biggest names in the golf world. They include 6-time major champion Nick Faldo, LPGA phenom Lexi Thompson and 2010 U.S. Women's Open Champion Paula Creamer.
In addition, it is time for the monthly Superintendent's Corner. This month the interview is a very interesting one with Cedarbrook CC superintendent Rob Nolek -- talking about the effect that all of the play during this mild winter is having on the golf courses.
GolfTalk Live Party Friday January 20th from the clubhouse at Mystic Dunes GC and Resort in Kissimmee, Florida. The radio show aired at regular time on Saturday the 21st.
GolfTalk Live is headed to the Orlando area for the annual PGA Merchandise Show again -- and, once again, Mystic Dunes Resort -- right near Kissimmee and Disney World -- will be our headquarters for two weeks.
This week's show will serve as a preview of the PGA Merchandise Show -- and also an attempt to get you acclimated to life in Central Florida.
We will talk to Brian Agnew, director of sales and marketing at Mystic Dunes, as well as Rick Smith, the resort's director of golf.
Also, we will talk to one of Central Florida's most famous residents -- Larry Guest. After years as the famous sports columnist for the Orlando Sentinel, Guest began a career as an author and has created a number of great golf books. His most famous deals with the life and times of Payne Stewart. Larry will bring us up to date on life in the Greater Orlando area.
Another longtime Orlando resident, Holly Geoghegan, also joins us. She is host of the Golf Insiders radio show on the ESPN affiliate in Orlando and is always up to date not only with what's happening in Orlando but also with the latest news from the PGA Merchandise Show.
GolfTalk Live Party on January 13th from Steppy's at Facenda-Whitaker Lanes in East Norriton, from 5 to 7 p.m. Radio show aired at regular time on Saturday the 14th.
Despite the fact that the Philadelphia Eagles have decided to take the year off from the post-season competition, the NFL are in high gear. And what better way to combine them with golf than bring in our favorite Golf Nut and Eagles announcer, Merrill Reese, as co-host for this week.
Merrill will be front and center as we hold another GolfTalk Live Party at Steppy's Sports Bar at Facenda-Whitaker Lanes in East Norriton. Steppy's will be a hot spot throughout the weekend, and throughout the NFL playoffs, so we decided to make it our home for this week also.
Merrill will talk a bit of football, as well as discuss the PGA Tour in Hawaii -- and his plans for golf travel this year. Remember, Merrill has never seen a golf course he didn't like.
Looking ahead to the PGA Merchandise Show, which comes to Orlando at the end of the month, we will talk to industry veteran Rick Martin, who will debut his new upscale line of golf shirts from Martin Golf. His insights on the golf apparel industry are quite interesting.
Speaking of Orlando, our weekly GolfOrlando Report will bring us to the fabulous Grand Cypress Resort, right outside the gates to Disney World. Director of Golf Joe Angelino will be our guest.
Finally, in a bit of huge news, we will be announcing our GolfTalk Live Baseball-and-Golf trip to spring training with the Phillies. Lloyd Williams, general manager at Innisbrook Resort, will be on board to spill the details of the best golf trip of the year.
GolfTalk Live January 7th from Play-a-Round Golf on Lancaster Pike in Malvern
In case you hadn't noticed, the weather turned cold this week. That means action will be warming up at Play-a-Round Golf, home site for our GolfTalk Live Winter Invitational Series. Two weeks of winners are already in the books, qualifying to play for fantastic prizes in the Tournament of Champions on Saturday, March 24.
Speaking of winners, this week's show is a real winner. For starters, there is a very interesting interview with our local favorite, Jay Sigel. The great former amateur and current Champions Tour player talks about getting back into action in 2012, after a series of injuries derailed him last year. He hopes to be playing in Champions Tour tournaments in Naples and Boca Raton in February. Also, he chimes in on all of the PGA Tour stars who elected to skip this week's Hyundai Tournament of Champions in Hawaii. He also gives his thoughts after the two-year run of the AT & T National at his beloved Aronimink GC.
Another old friend joins the show this week, sportscaster Lou Tilley. A new series of endeavors has him hosting and producing a number of television shows on WMCN (Ch. 21 locally) in New Jersey. We will find out if there is any golf programs in his plans.
Since this is the first week of the new year, we are dusting off the old crystal ball and bringing Daily News golf writer Mike Kern onto the show for a look at what golf's headlines might be in 2012.
Finally, we present another edition of the GolfOrlando Report, touting some of the top courses to play in Central Florida. This week we visit Falcon's Fire and Metro West, both managed by Marriott Golf, as we interview general manager Steve Schaller. You may remember Schaller from his days at Seaview Resort in Atlantic City.
GolfTalk Live December 31st - End of Year Producer's Revenge Special
Each year it has become tradition to turn over the last show of the year to weekly producer Joe Harnett. He and his cast of helpers relieve host Tony Leodora of behind-the-microphone duties and review the year. Of course, they are always quick to point out the bloopers of the year -- both on-air and in production. And this year has been a fertile field for them.
Before turning over the microphone, Leodora reviews golf highlights of the year and provides another GolfOrlando Report for those looking to get away to warmer golf climates.
Then he turns the show over to Harnett and on-site producer Eddie "The Kid" Caiazzo for tales of doing live remote broadcasts from many varied places along the Golf Trail.
In another segment, Harnett selects clips from some of his favorite interviews of the year -- with playing legends like Tony Jacklin and business legends like TaylorMade's Mark King.
Finally, Kayla Champagne, who often provides her "Champagne in the Morning" reports, turns the table on our host. Over the years Leodora has sprung his famous "Ten Questions" rapid-fire segments on some famous people -- Jim Furyk, John Daly and Fuzzy Zoeller, to name a few. Now he has to answer Ten Questions, designed specifically for him and the results are both surprising and entertaining.
December 24th at Play-a-Round Golf on Lancaster Pike in Malvern, PA
What better way to start the Christmas Holiday than with a round of golf. No, we are not crazy enough to be walking around in freezing cold weather. Instead, we will be holding another round of the GolfTalk Live Winter Invitational Series early on Christmas Eve morning ... so all of our players can get home early and start celebrating the holiday with family and friends.
Our show also will be a special salute to the Superintendents from around the area, who battled so hard to keep our golf courses in fine condition -- despite the awful weather of 2011. A number of them will give us their wishes for 2012. And we hope they get answered.
In addition, one of the superintendents will be with us discussing a hot-button topic -- the city of Austin, Texas wants to ban smoking on golf courses.
Also, Bill Dalton of the Bridgepoint Insurance Group will be with us to discuss issues involving the insuring of golf courses. In a year of violent weather like we have seen, this is a very important topic.
And, of course, we will have our weekly GolfOrlando Report, this one coming from Grande Pines GC, starring director of golf operations Andy Mitchell -- a native of Chambersburg, PA and a Penn State grad.
Party at Black Cat Cigars on Germantown Pike, East Norriton: Friday, December 16
Show on WMTP 990 AM at the regular time of 7 to 8 a.m. on Saturday, December 17th
Santa and his elves have been spotted making an early drop-off ... and it happens to be at our favorite man cave -- Black Cat Cigars on Germantown Pike in East Norriton. He has dropped off lots of goodies for all who attend our Christmas Party this Friday, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
We will record the show, hold a trivia contest with prizes, partake in some ice cold Yuengling and sip on some fine wine. Snacks will be provided by Mama Venezia Ristorante in Norristown. And there will be some sample cigars courtesy of Monte Cristo on hand.
As far as the show goes, it comes with a very important warning: Danger!!!
Do not listen if reports from warm, far away, exotic golf destinations will make you jealous, depressed or even violent. We will be talking great golf.
Brian Shipley from Sunshine Services will be with us to talk about the out-of-the-ordinary golf trips he runs to the north coast of the Dominican Republic.
Landy Blank of Costa Rica Golf Adventures, a transplanted local who was once a celebrated football star at Radnor High, will tell us about golf ... and adventure ... in Costa Rica.
Lloyd Williams, general manager of the fabulous Innisbrook Resort in Florida will tell us about the benefits of combining a golf trip with Phillies spring training.
And, of course, we will have our weekly GolfOrlando Report, this one coming from Celebration GC and their vice president of golf operations, Kenny Nairn.
GolfTalk Live Party at Iberostar Grand Rose Hall in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Friday, December 9th
Show aired on WMTP 990 AM at the regular time of 7 to 8 a.m. on Saturday, December 10th
For only the second time in its 5 1/2-year history, the GolfTalk Live radio show is leaving the country -- and it is not because show host Tony Leodora has been deported.
Instead, he is attending the Jamaica Pro-Am Golf Tournament, known as "Annie's Revenge", which will be played on two renowned courses -- The White Witch and Rose Hall. Then Tony will broadcast his weekly radio show from poolside at the fabulous Iberostar Grand Rose Hall Resort from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday. Of course, the show will air at its normal time -- 7 to 8 a.m. on Saturday.
A total of 28 pro-am teams will be competing in the event and we look forward to interviewing one of the golf professionals who is playing in Jamaica for big prize money. In addition, interviews will take place with some of the people who are integral parts of the outstanding golf industry that exists in Jamaica.
Finally, we will make our weekly visit to the GolfOrlando Report. This week Hawk's Landing at the Marriott World Center is the featured course. Michael Hodgins, director of golf, will be at the microphone.
GolfTalk Live Radio Show In-Studio Saturday, December 3rd
It's time for a quick rest. After a fall that has been non-stop with live remote broadcasts from locations all over the country, we need a rest.
Because GolfTalk Live is headed to Jamaica next week. More about that later.
So, this week's show will originate from the cozy confines of the WNTP studios on Ridge Pike in Lafayette Hill. But there will still be plenty of action.
Our weekly GolfOrlando Report comes will highlight another of the great golf properties in the Greater Orlando area.
Speaking of Orlando, the LPGA Tour is right down the road in Daytona Beach at LPGA International for the toughest tournament of the year -- LPGA Tour Qualifying School. That's five grinding, nerve fraying rounds of golf to get that ever-coveted exemption to the LPGA Tour. We will be talking to Bob Friedman, co-owner of LanConnect, a company in Norristown, Pennsylvania that sponsors Jessica Carafiello, who is attempting to get her tour card. He will try to describe the up-and-down emotions of the week.
Last week we had our first GolfTalk Live Winter Invitational of the season at Play-a-Round Golf, the indoor facility on Lancaster Pike in Malvern. There were some very experienced players competing and some rookies -- and all did very well. Three teams tied at a net 8-under-par 28 for nine holes. One of the semi-veterans was Joe (Jocko) Conlin, PGA Professional from Indian Valley GC in Telford, Pennsylvania. He will give his impressions of indoor golf and assess the accuracy of the simulator golf machines.
Finally, we have an interview with Bob Davis, the owner of Raven's Claw Golf Club in Limerick, Pennsylvania. Over the last seven years Davis has thrown his heart and soul into the project at Raven's Claw -- from trying to open under severe drought and heat conditions, to trying to keep his head above water (literally) during the excessive rains of 2011. He will try to answer the question, "So you want to be a golf course owner, do you?"
Saturday, November 26th GolfTalk Live at Play-a-Round Golf on Lancaster Pike in Malvern, PA
It's that time of year again and GolfTalk Live is starting its series of Winter Invitational tournaments in the cozy confines of Play-a-Round Golf, the indoor facility on Lancaster Pike in Malvern. Teams will be competing in a 9-hole better-ball-of-partners event for a cash pot, plus great prizes. In addition, teams that finish in the money automatically qualify for the Tournament of Champions in March.
We will lead off with one of our livelier GolfOrlando Reports. This one is from ChampionsGate, the 36-hole Greg Norman facility near Disney. General manager AlanFindlay's reports are always quite colorful.
As we draw closer to the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando in January, the new year of golf styles begin to emerge. Tiss Dahan, a native Jersey Girl and our resident expert on stylish golf apparel will be on hand to tell us what Adidas has in mind for the new season.
In the Equipment Corner we will hear from a local inventor who has a hot new training aid on the market. Jimmy Rosa from Newtown in Bucks County has brought The Balanced Golfer to the golf world. This balance board creates a stronger, more accurate golf swing -- and what golfer couldn't use one of them.
Finally, in the Superintendent's Corner we get a double dose of expertise as Sunnybrook's Scott Kroll and Bala's Jay Parisien join us to recap the golf season from hell in the Delaware Valley.
GolfTalk Live Radio Show was at Play-a-Round Golf on Lancaster Pike in Malvern, PA to commemorate their 5th Birthday. Taped Friday, November 18th, show aired at its normal time on Saturday November 19th, 7am-8am.
There are all kinds of parties ... but this party has a very special cause. Sure, it is the 5th Birthday Party for our friends at Play-a-Round Golf on Lancaster Pike and Malvern. Steve Graves and company are certain to be in a festive mood.
And to help the mood, their neighbors at Carraba's Italian Grill and our friends at Yuengling Brewery will have treats on hand for the sampling pleasure of those who attend the GolfTalk Live show.
But to start everyone on the right foot for the Thanksgiving season, we are asking all attendees to bring at least one canned good to be collected by the staff at Play-a-Round Golf. The canned item will be your entry into our very special closest to the pin contest. Bring two cans, get two swings at the prizes.
All of the canned goods will be donated to needy local charities. Play-a-Round will be making a major collection on Thanksgiving Day.
First prize for Closest to the Pin includes a Yuengling golf bag, a GolfTalk Live golf shirt, a coupon to Inside Jewelers, a gift certificate from Play-a-Round Golf and a gift certificate from Carraba's. For some, that gift package could solve a year's worth of holiday gift shopping problems. Second prize wins a GolfTalk Live golf shirt and third prize wins a Yuengling golf shirt.
From 6 to 7 p.m. on Friday we will record the GolfTalk Live show for Saturday morning.
With all of the buzz this week about the President's Cup in Australia, we have a very special guest. He is Larry Dornisch, head professional at Muirfield Village GC in Dublin, Ohio -- site of the 2013 President's Cup. Larry was head pro at Sunnybrook GC in Plymouth Meeting, PA 25 years ago but never forgets the Philly area. His interview, and observations of the President's Cup will be a highlight of the show.
Another highlight will be an Equipment Corner interview with Clay Judice, inventor of a product known as the Belly Putt. It is meant to convert standard putters into belly putters. The belly putter is the rage in golf this year and Judice has developed an inexpensive way to allow golfers to experiment with a belly putter.
Finally, with Thanksgiving right around the corner, we had to call in the Official Gastronome of GolfTalk Live -- Nicky G. Known in his real life as Nick Giovanangelo, proprietor of Inside Jewelers on West Chester Pike in Broomall, Nick is a key for the holiday golfer. First, he can provide any home with a few treats for the holiday table ... Second, he can provide a golfer with a treat that might pave the road to that coveted golf trip later in the year. Nick's motto is "baubles lead to birdies."
November 12th, GolfTalk Live Radio Show from The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida
For the second straight year, five four-man teams from the Philadelphia area are invading one of the most exclusive and spectacular private golf clubs in America -- The Concession Golf Club -- to challenge the home team in an event called The Concession Challenge. Last year the home team won the challenge but three new challengers have joined the two runner-up teams from last year in an effort to capture the trophy.
On Saturday morning, as the teams fortify themselves before the final two nine-hole matches, GolfTalk Live will broadcast live from the dining room. The event also will be shot for a future Inside Golf television show and host Harry Donahue will be with us as radio co-host.
Bruce Cassidy Sr., the man behind the grand plan for The Concession Golf Club, will be a guest in the first segment. Even though Concession is a relatively new club, Cassidy has affected major improvements every year. Maybe he will give us a look at what is in store for the future.
The concept behind The Concession Golf Club was to commemorate the famous Ryder Cup that ended in an historical touch of sportsmanship between captains Jack Nicklaus and Tony Jacklin. The two again collaborated on the design at Concession and Jacklin will be on hand personally to talk about the club.
Also, we will get a chance to speak with the captains of the challenging teams -- Cedarbrook, Blue Bell, Squires, North Hills and Whitemarsh Valley.
GolfTalk Live Party Friday, September 30th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Plymouth CC in Plymouth Meeting, PA Broadcast Airs 7 to 8 a.m. Saturday, October 1
It's party time again -- and this time the GolfTalk Live Party comes to Plymouth CC, the venerable William Flynn design in Plymouth Meeting, for a special occasion. The members at Plymouth CC are kicking off the buildup to their 100th anniversaryn 2012 with a special day of golf for members and guests, followed by the GolfTalk Live radio show, a special dinner and a trivia contest with plenty of prizes.
Plymouth president Bill Hirst will be on board to serve as co-host, as well as talk about many of the special events that are being planned to build up to the 100th anniversary. Head professional Chris Hanson will bring us up to date on the competitions planned at Plymouth, including next weekend's Big 5 Invitational.
If you have been listening to GolfTalk Live regularly for the last three months, you have heard about my personal struggle with the "yips" and what I did to cure the dreaded malady. Now people can meet the "cure" in person, as Hypnotherapist Bryan Toder will make a live appearance at Plymouth CC and go over the final results of the grand experiment on the air. Be prepared for a very interesting "session."
And, since we are curing the maladies of golf, why not address the dreaded slice. It is the most common problem in golf, especially for the beginner or novice golfer. Now, a noted golf instructor had written a book that specifically addresses the problem. Brian Crowell, head golf profession at GlenArbor GC in Bedford Hills, New York, has written "Slice-Free Golf." He will give away some, but not all, of his secrets during an interview. For the complete cure, you have to buy his book.
September 17th from Swan Lake Resort in Plymouth, Indiana for a Special Show “The Beauty and Allure of Golf Travel”
The part of golf, that sets it apart from every other sport, is that if you have to travel a long distance to play the sport, the experience gets better.
Growing up, if you had to travel more than a few blocks to find that pickup basketball game, or go more than a few miles to play baseball on a nice field, it was a major inconvenience. But, in golf, we actually look for different, far-off locations to play the game – and enjoy a different experience.
Our headquarters to discuss this phenomenon this week is Swan Lake Resort, amidst the bucolic farmland of Plymouth, Indiana. Director of Marketing Andy Mears will be our co-host and Director of Instruction Bruce Rearick will be a guest during one segment.
Why Plymouth, Indiana? It really doesn’t matter – as long as there is a great golf course and a fine resort.
But Plymouth, Indiana happens to be only a half-hour south of South Bend, Indiana – where the 45th anniversary of one of college football’s most famous games is taking place.
In 1966 Notre Dame and Michigan State played to a historic 10-10 tie that eventually led to Notre Dame winning the national championship.
Notre Dame All-Americans have always been a special group and a few of them are staying at Swan Lake. Linebackers John Pergine and Mike McGill are joined by former All-American free safety Tom Schoen and have been seen prowling the grounds at Swan Lake Resort. Pergine will tell what it’s like, mixing golf with a football trip.
To help us focus more on travel, we will talk to one of the leading authorities on travel in the world – Gordon Dalgleish, top man at Perry Golf, the upscale travel company.
Also, we will check in with old friend Jeff Hamilton of GolfPac Travel in Orlando. He may have some very exciting news about golf travel to Orlando.
September 10th from Edgmont CC for a special GolfTalk Live Party and the recording of the show on Friday at Happy Hour – 5:30 to 7:30.
If Edgmont CC is not the most patriotic country club in the Greater Philadelphia area, it is very close to it. Management and members are always chipping in to support the troops and this week is another example.
A tournament is being held on Friday to support the Delaware County Veterans Memorial. A 1 p.m. shotgun will be followed by our GolfTalk Live Party and a dinner. General Manager Pam Mariani will explain Edgmont’s role supporting this event … and many other charity events at Edgmont.
Guy Fizzano, president of the Delaware County Veterans Board will talk about the Veterans Memorial – on a significant weekend, as America prepares to reflect on the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attack that took down the Twin Towers in New York.
Johan Immelman, son of 2008 Masters champion Trevor Immelman, will talk about the new Golf 9/12 effort that takes place across the country on Monday. A South African, who has transplanted to Charlotte, is CEO of the Golf 9/12 initiative.
And speaking of veterans, our favorite Vietnam Veteran Ed Dougherty will make a visit to talk about all that is going on over the weekend.
September 3rd Final round of Golf.com World Amateur Handicap from TPC Myrtle Beach in Murrels Inlet, SC
After a week of competition by more than 3,100 golfers up and down the Grand Strand of Myrtle Beach, the 66 flight winners will converge on the TPC course to determine the World Amateur Handicap Champion.
GolfTalk Live host Tony Leodora has been competing in the tournament all week, sending back daily blog stories about his own trials and tribulation. He will now bring the other stories with a number of interviews gathered at the nightly 19th Hole gathering. One of those interviews will be with the inimitable David Fehrety, whose new show on the Golf Channel is a huge hit.
Of course, he will have an on-the-spot interview with the winner of tournament. There is always an interesting story attached to that winner.
GolfTalk Live August 20th from Harbor Pines GC in Egg Harbor Township, NJ
It’s party time at the Jersey Shore again. Director of Golf Vince Geraci and the entire staff at Harbor Pines have rolled out the red carpet. There is a special golf event with special prices on Friday afternoon followed by another one of our famous GolfTalk live parties. Special guests for the show will include one of Philadelphia’s favorite former broadcasters Jim “Sports” Kelly and Champions Tour legend Jay Sigel.
GolfTalk Live August 13th from Twisted Dune in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey
We’re back at the Jersey Shore in mid-August. Isn’t everyone?
The casinos will be packed … and so is Memories in Margate, Charlie’s in Somers Point, the Ocean Drive in Sea Isle, the Princeton Grille in Avalon, the Windrift in Stone Harbor and Flip Flops in North Wildwood.
Where else can you go and be sure to see your next-door neighbor … who you haven’t seen for six weeks at home?
Of course, we will be checking out the golf courses and this week we visit one of the most different, and one of the most liked, courses in all of South Jersey. The address may say Egg Harbor Township but the landscape looks like it is right out of Scotland.
Head professional Scott Dunn will sit in as co-host for the morning and tell us why his course has become one of the most popular stops at the Jersey Shore.
We return for another session with hypnotherapist Bryan Toder. No, no danger of the listeners getting hypnotized while they listen but our host Tony Leodora has undergone hypnotherapy to cure his putting yips and he will give another account of how the treatment has been working.
With all of the junior golf activity lately (the Harry Hammond Invitational, the Montgomery County Junior Championships, the AJGA Invitational at Huntingdon Valley), it sounded like a good idea to talk to Mahlon Dow, the head professional at Mattawang GC in Bellemeade, New Jersey. He was recently voted one of the Top 50 Kids Teachers by U.S. Kids Golf.
Finally, we combine the Equipment Corner and Healthy Golfer segments with a visit with Dave Ostrow, lead physical therapist from Body Balance for Performance. He has the inside track on the new Aline insoles that are taking the golf world by storm because of their ability to improve stability and performance.
August 6th at Westover CC in Jeffersonville, PA for the Montgomery County Amateur Championship
It’s Championship Weekend in Montgomery County – the golfingest county in Pennsylvania – and GolfTalk Live will be part of it.
While the Championship Divisions are doing battle at nearby Raven’s Claw GC in the first day of the 36-hole tournament, the Handicap Divisions will be playing at Westover CC. The winners of the Handicap Divisions, also playing two days, will then compete in a putt-off to play in the 2012 Golf.com World Amateur Handicap Championship in Myrtle Beach.
Amidst all of the excitement, the radio show will kick off the tournament and Westover’s head professional Paul Galczyk will serve as co-host. Westover has been hosting flights of this championship since it started, 10 years ago, as well as hosting the Celebration of Golf Festival that serves as the closing ceremonies on Sunday night.
Speaking of tournaments, Tom Jaronski and his Golf Connection company set up tournaments all over the world from his office in Royersford. Jaronski will be with us to talk about some of his exotic, and not-so-exotic, tournaments, plus give us an idea on what is happening on the tournament scene in other parts of the world.
In one of the most riveting interviews of the year, GolfTalk Live host Tony Leodora caught TaylorMade Adidas Golf CEO Mark King during a recent visit to New York City. One of the top movers and shakers in the world of golf, King talked about everything from recent trends in equipment and apparel, to why his company continues to thrive, while many other companies have suffered.
GolfTalk Live July 30th Live Remote from Seaview Spa and Resort in Absecon, New Jersey
We’ve all seen the Seaview Resort and Spa, when it hosts the ShopRite LPGA Classic each year. The women of the LPGA Tour play the famed Bay Course, then coo about spending a week at the Jersey Shore. It is undoubtedly one of their favorite stops each year.
Now, GolfTalk Live gets a chance to do the same thing.
Director of Golf Kevin DeDonato will spend the morning in the co-host chair – commenting on a myriad of topics, including the newest improvements to both the Pines Course and the Bay Course.
There also will be plenty of discussion about the famous hotel and resort, ever since ownership passed on to Stockton University.
And, since we were at the Jersey Shore, we had a bit of a State of the Industry report from Roger Hansen – who started the upscale daily fee golf movement in South Jersey when he built Blue Heron Pines GC, then moved to the private sector with the heralded Hidden Creek GC.
Finally, Jon Schulz will be with us to discuss hole locations. A fine amateur golfer and accomplished engineer, Schulz combined his love of golf with his engineering talent to invent a pin placement software that guarantees every round of golf will never be the same. He will be featured in our monthly Superintendent’s Corner.
GolfTalk Live July 23rd from Vineyard Golf at Renault Winery in Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Life is too short to drink bad wine.
With those words of wisdom in mind, we take this week’s live remote show to an amazing combination of golf, luxury, culinary excellence and winemaking history – in South Jersey – Vineyard Golf at Renault Winery.
Since this is a golf show, we must first pay homage to the outstanding Ed Shearon-designed golf course that many people call the “best kept secret in South Jersey.” If we have anything to do with it, we hope it will no longer be a secret. Vineyard Golf is an absolute pleasure to play. The holes unfold like well-connected chapters of a great novel – with nary a house in sight.
And, what makes this property so special is that after golf there is more to do on this property than anything this side of DisneyWorld. There is the historic winery, with tours that will both entertain and inform. There is a gourmet restaurant in the winery that rivals the finest in the East. There is the Tuscany House Hotel, that looks like it came right out of the hills of Northern Italy. And there is Joseph’s Restaurant, with an authentic taste of the finest Italian classical cooking.
To top it off, every week there are events and entertainment at Renault Winery and the Tuscany House Hotel – with an amazing array of variety.
Saturday night they are presenting “Sounds of the Opera” in the winery ballroom. Opera singers will give their rendition of famous arias from different operas, and the music is paired with a gourmet five-course meal.
Director of Marketing Kevin McCarty will be our co-host for the radio show, and give us a tour of the Vineyard golf course. General Manager Paul Verdi will be a guest during an extended segment where he will tell us more about all there is to do, besides play golf, at Renault Winery.
With the British Open still inspiring fond memories, we bring back one of our favorite experts – short game guru Dave Pelz. His pupil, Phil Michelson, put on a scintillating front nine charge on the final day at Royal St. Georges, before falling into a tie for second place. Dave will expound on Phil’s wild ride, as well as talk about his upcoming Short Game Clinics at Wyncote GC – August 27 through August 30. Spots are still available. Check them out at www.pelzgolf.com.
Finally, in an attempt to show the classier side of GolfTalk Live we will give a dramatic presentation in the last segment of the show that is certain to be talked about for years to come. Show host Tony Leodora, regular guest Kayla Champagne and WNTP producer Joe Harnett collaborated on this effort.
GolfTalk Live July 16 live remote from The Links at Brigantine Beach in Brigantine, New Jersey
With the British Open occupying the attention of the golf world this week, it seems fitting to bring you GolfTalk Live from one of the few, true links golf courses in America – the Links at Brigantine.
The early morning breeze is sure to be blowing, the well-conditioned course lies in wait for the golfers and the quirky style will test the imagination of all. It doesn’t matter whether we are talking at Royal St. Georges in Great Britain or the Links at Brigantine. All of the aforementioned qualities apply.
Doing the talking on this Saturday morning from the Jersey Shore will be Brian Wiegand, Brigantine’s head professional. He will bring us up to date on course conditions, as well as alert us to some of the many specials that make the Links at Brigantine one of the best values in South Jersey.
Of course, it wouldn’t be British Open weekend without a little help from the official gastronome of GolfTalk Live – Nicky G. Usually known as Nick Giovanangelo, proprietor of Inside Jewelers on West Chester Pike in Broomall, we drag him out of the jewelry store and throw him into the kitchen whenever the British Open is being contested.
This week he came up with a wonderful brunch for all who are leisurely watching Sunday morning at the British Open – asparagus and eggs; fresh figs wrapped in prosciutto and stuffed with goat cheese; and a perfectly chilled bottle of Prosecco. Don’t let the bubbles go to your head. Get the full recipes by going to our Blog.
Those who are aware enough will notice a number of familiar names not playing in the British Open this week. The injury list is a long one and, as usual, many players are sidelined by bad backs. They might not be sidelined if they were seeing our expert physical therapist – Dave Ostrow of Body Balance for Performance in Conshohocken.
Ostrow explains that modern physical therapy techniques attack the core of the problem and get rid of what is causing all the pain. He even had a few good words of advice for Phillies third baseman, Placido Polanco, who has been sidelined with a bulging disc in his back.
Finally, we have a nice talk scheduled with a man who spent many years at the British Open – former Washington Post golf writer Len Shapiro. In semi-retirement, Len is involved in a number of ventures – his latest being a new book, co-written with Ed Sherman – Golf List Mania! This book is the ultimate fun read – whether you have hours to peruse the assembled lists while lounging on the beach … or a few minutes in the bathroom. This should be a good conversation.
GolfTalk Live Party Friday July 8th at Blue Harbor Pines GC Cologne, New Jersey
The parties just keep coming and this week’s GolfTalk Live Party is a very special one from Blue Heron Pines GC. That’s because it includes GOLF.
That’s right, Blue Heron Pines general manager Will Arabea has put together a special afternoon of golf and coupled it with a great barbecue dinner. The timing is perfect – shotgun start for golf at 3 p.m., with the GolfTalk Live Party starting at 7 p.m. and the radio show starting at 7:30.
Of course, the party will conclude with one of our special GolfTalk Live trivia contests … and plenty of prizes. And all of this comes for an amazing price of $70. Call Blue Heron Pines pro shop at 609-965-1800 to reserve your spot.
One of the special guests on the show, taking an afternoon off from his usual spot behind the microphone, is Bob Holder … a.k.a. “The Mouth of the Lehigh Valley.” Holder is host of the popular “After Further Review” sports talk show on the Fox affiliates in Allentown and Harrisburg. Get ready for some of his brash predictions … like the one he made back in January that Tiger Woods would never win another golf tournament. So far, he’s right.
And for anyone who wants to make changes to the layout after playing Blue Heron Pines, course architect Stephen Kay will stop in for a visit. It’s doubtful that any changes will be made, as Blue Heron Pines has been winning awards ever since it open back in the ‘90s.
Finally, don’t miss the show’s final interview segment, if you have ever had the Yips. Hypnotherapist Bryan Toder will be with us to talk about the ongoing personal experiment with GolfTalk Live host Tony Leodora, who contracted the dreaded golf disease back in the spring. Still in the first stages of treatment, there has been immediate improvement and the story behind this entire mind-over-matter process is fascinating.
Saturday, July 2nd, GolfTalk Live from Meadowlands CC in Blue Bell
The idea is to start the 4th of July Weekend off with a bang … and that’s exactly what they are doing at Meadowlands CC in Blue Bell. This event for Meadowlands members and guests is called the Independence Day BBQ and Fireworks and it takes place on Friday, July 1. There will be a water slide, moon bounce, electronic football, face painters and jugglers for the kids. Add a DJ for the kids of all ages. And, of course, there will be the traditional barbecue – followed by fireworks that the entire community can enjoy.
GolfTalk Live will be there for this special GolfTalk Live Party – complete with trivia contest and prizes – recording the show and airing it on Saturday morning at the usual time.
Part of the show will be telling the amazing story of Meadowlands – a private equity club that has added 92 new members this year – in a year when so many private clubs throughout the Philadelphia area are seeing declining membership numbers and facing fiscal disaster. Club president Gilbert Benjamin, board member Earl Rochvarg and general manager Ira Berkowitz will be on board to tell the Meadowlands story of growth and also its continuing efforts with Armed Forces Appreciation Day.
While we are on the theme of parties, we will visit with old friend Gary Shea, who runs a company called Golf and Gamble. He books packages and runs events both at the Jersey Show and in the Pocono Mountains. His next event holds special interest – because it is the Mount Airy Casino Resort Playboy Scramble on July 17 and 18. The Sunday night party and Monday golf tournament at Mount Airy feature two Playboy Playmates and more than 30 Girls of Playboy Golf. This is one event where the old golf axiom “keep your eye on the ball” does not apply.
Finally, the PGA Tour is in town at Aronimink GC for the AT & T National Championship. We will check in live with Daily News golf writer Mike Kern for an up-to-the-minute report.
Saturday, May 28th at Innisbrook Resort in Palm Harbor, Florida
After a grueling week of attending the workshops, seminars and meetings of the International Network of Golf Conference that was held at Innisbrook Resort – and playing the Top 100 Copperhead Course and the renowned Island Course – it is time to wrap up all that we learned in one show. This could be one of the busiest shows we have had in quite a while, so listen intently as we zip through this fast-paced show.
Once again, our favorite golf writer Mike Kern of the Daily News will be with us as co-host. To complete our orientation of Innisbrook and the surrounding area we will have two special guests. The first is Rodney Green, the director of golf at Innisbrook. He will tell us about upcoming opportunities for our listeners at the resort. Then, Mary Haban, public relations director for Clearwater/St. Pete, will tell us about special opportunities for visitors to the area – including Phillies spring training.
From the recently concluded ING Conference comes a very special guest, Todd Lewis, Golf Channel anchor/reporter. He will provide his views on a number of hot-button issues in the world of golf.
In an extended Equipment Corner, we will have two equipment interviews. The first is from Tom Olsavsky, the senior director of product development at TaylorMade. He reports on the progress of the “White Phenomena ” that TaylorMade started. Their white drivers and white putters have been the rage of the industry. The second report comes from Larry Edlin, vice president for the Bionic Golf Glove. He reports on advances this glove has made toward taking over the market.
In our monthly Superintendent’s Corner we visit with Trenton Country Club’s Tom Tuttle. For the second month in a row we focus on the topic of drainage – but this time we are talking about drainage on the greens, and systems that can be implemented to help old push-up greens.
Finally, this week’s broadcast again will be part of a GolfTalk Live Party on the patio at the Osprey Clubhouse in Innisbrook. We will have another of our famous Trivia Contest – with prizes that include Bionic gloves, Razor golf hats and one lucky person will win a Razor Mutation fairway wood.
Special GolfTalk Live Party at Innisbrook Resort in Palm Harbor, Florida - Friday, May 20th Aired Saturday, May 21st
Golf’s movers and shakers from every facet of the industry will be converging on Palm Harbor, Florida – just north of Clearwater – for the 21st annual International Network of Golf Spring Conference. The beautiful Innisbrook Resort and Spa is the site for all conference activities (including golf) and GolfTalk Live will be at the center of the action.
Sitting in the co-host seat for this week’s show – and next week’s wrapup of the conference show, also from Innisbrook – is our favorite golf writer, Mike Kern. A regular contributor to the show, Kern always brings his unabashed viewpoint on anything related to golf.
Lloyd Williams, general manager of the Innisbrook Resort and host for the ING Conference, will be along to give us some of the inside stories about this storied collection of four golf courses, amazing amenities and a varied assortment of accommodations. Hosting of the PGA Tour’s Transitions Championship in March has been a chief duty of Williams and the events increasing popularity among the players is testimony to the quality of the resort.
Mike Vandiver, vice president of Razor Golf, will be on hand. His company makes a fine assortment of golf equipment – available on line – and is based nearby Innisbrook. He is well-connected throughout the golf industry as well as the entertainment industry and always has some interesting stories. Of course, he will also be talking about his new Mutation fairway woods, which have started to grab attention throughout the industry.
Finally, we have a great interview with one of Philadelphia’s favorite professional golfers – Ed Dougherty. The Delaware County native has been missing from the Champions Tour lately due to a few physical ailments, but his insight is always welcome. And, he remembers well his days of playing at Innisbrook in the old J.C. Penney Classic that matched a PGA Tour player with an LPGA player in a better-ball competition.
Saturday, May 14th, GolfTalk Live is at Shawnee Inn and Resort - Shawnee-on-Delaware, PA.
Spring has finally arrived in the Pocono Mountains. Up until a few weeks ago, there was still snow in parts of the mountains. But now warm sunshine has the mountains popping with their annual splendor … and there is no place that radiates more beauty at this time of the year than Shawnee Inn and Resort.
The historic Inn and Resort is celebrating its 100th anniversary in a big way. Owner Charlie Kirkwood has spared no expense in refurbishing the hotel and improving conditions on the golf course. Activities of just about every imaginable variety are planned at Shawnee this year.
Of course, our favorite activity is golf and A.W. Tillinghast’s first golf course design, situated on an island in the middle of the Delaware River, is special. The only flat golf course in the Pocono Mountains, it is surrounded by the natural beauty of the Delaware Water Gap.
Joining us for the day, as our co-host, will be Carl Wilgus, the executive director of the Pocono Mountains Vacation Bureau. He will provide insight into what the golf season holds for the entire region.
Our friends at Inside Golf, the award-winning weekly television show on Comcast SportsNet, have been busy running around the Pocono Mountains in preparation for a six-week series of shows. Colleen Wolfe, who helps host Harry Donahue with his weekly on-camera duties, will give us a preview of this fascinating series that will highlight mountain golf.
And, speaking of previews, we have the first of a few previews for this year’s U.S. Open at Congressional CC in Maryland. The grand old course was closed for the last year as architect Rees Jones did his second extensive renovation of the original Devereux Emmet layout. As always, Jones provides a behind-the-scenes look at what will face the best golfers in the world during mid-June.
GolfTalk Live Party at Body Balance for Performance, with broadcast on Saturday, April 23rd
GolfTalk Live has wrapped up and is ready to deliver to its listeners and area golfers the biggest, brightest, boldest Easter/Passover present ever. No, it isn’t a huge Easter egg. It is an entire “Healthy Golfer” show – dedicated to making you a healthier, better golfer in 2011.
The popular Healthy Golfer segments that can be found regularly on the GolfTalk Live show have been expanded to an hour crammed with healthy tips for golfers.
Host site for the show is Body Balance for Performance, the golf-specific physical therapy and training facility in Conshohocken. David Ostrow, lead therapist, will be on hand to give his take on how Body Balance can make anyone a healthier and better golfer.
Joe (Jocko) Conlin, PGA Professional from Indian Valley CC, will be on hand to give his own personal testimonial of how Body Balance returned him to competitive golf after years of battling a bad back.
Maura Manzo, nutritionist from Ryah Yoga and Nutrition, will be on hand to tell us what to eat before, during and after our rounds of golf.
Dr. Veronica Collings, a chiropractor and wellness physician based in Plymouth Meeting, will give her personal tale of raising a top-level golfer – two-time Montgomery County Amateur Champion and former No. 1 player for Temple University Logan Terry. Her co-mingling of golf and a healthy lifestyle will be a great benefit to all in attendance.
Dr. David Zelouf, renowned orthopedic surgeon for the Philadelphia Hand Center, will speak about how golf injuries have gravitated away from the typical back problem and now are evidenced more in injuries of the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder. And he will explain why.
Finally, former Penn State and New York Jets running back Blair Thomas and his partner, Dave Ritting, will be on hand to demonstrate their Emmortal Magnesium Therapy product – EMT. Used by the Philadelphia Eagles and athletes in every sport, it is the easiest, most convenient and healthiest long-term product for handling minor golf injuries.
There will be plenty of snacks on site, as well as plenty of beer courtesy of Yuengling Brewery.
Only a few last-minutes spaces remain. There is no cost for this very important night of health and golf. Register by calling Body Balance at 610-940-3835.
Saturday, April 9th - Special Preview of Hootie and the Blowfish Monday after the Masters - Dye Course, Barefoot Resort in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
GolfTalk Live has been attending a lot of parties lately, but there is no party that compares to the Hootie and the Blowfish Monday after the Masters Pro-Am and Concert. For one thing, the party runs for three solid days. In addition, it is held at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina – the golf party capitol of America.
Once again we will start all of the festivities by doing our show live from the grand porch in front of the Dye Course clubhouse at Barefoot Resort. Head professional Jeff Diehl will be with us once again to tell us all that is new on all of the Barefoot Courses – the Dye Course, the Love Course, the Fazio Course and the Norman Course. Barefoot general manager Dave Genevro also will be with us again to run down the list of activities for the weekend. They include the welcome party on Saturday, the Masters viewing party on Sunday, the Pro-Am on Monday and the fabulous Hootie concert on Monday night.
A lucky local foursome will be attending all of the festivities – plus playing golf every day and staying in luxury at Barefoot Resort – thanks to their high bid in the Montgomery County Amateur Championship Silent Auction last year. They are Phil Cavalcante, Stan Huskey, Joe Shemar and Jimmy Atkins.
While Myrtle Beach is party central for the weekend, Augusta commands the attention of the golf world. Our favorite golf writer, and regular contributor to GolfTalk Live, Mike Kern will check in with a live report.
While Mike will be spending the week dining (?) on Augusta’s infamous pimento cheese sandwiches, GolfTalk Live’s resident gastronome Nicky G will tell you how to dine in style while watching the final round of the Masters. Augusta may be famous for its pork barbecue but that fare doesn’t fly at the home of Nick Giovanangelo, also known as our jewelry consultant from Inside Jewelers on West Chester Pike in Broomall. Nicky G will be making Roast Pork Italiano, also known as Porchetta, and you can catch his recipe by going to the GolfTalk Live Blog
April 2nd GolfTalk Live Party at MaGerks Pub, Fort Washington, PA
It’s party time again … and at this party you get two sports for the price of one. As always, there will be plenty of golf on hand. But, recognizing we are in the heat of March Madness, GolfTalk Live has prepared a special Final Four Preview Show at one of the top sports bars in the area – MaGerk’s Pub in Fort Washington.
Adding to the basketball atmosphere will be our special co-host for the show, former Philadelphia 76er and Boston Celtic guard Gerald Henderson. He can talk golf almost as well as he can talk basketball. Henderson finished runnerup in the Senior Division of the Montgomery County Amateur Championship in 2008.
Helping him with basketball reaction to this wildest of ever Final Four weekends will be some special guests. The back-and-forth conversation between golf and basketball should be pretty interesting.
Of course, with the turning of the calendar page to April, we look forward to April. Tiss Dahan, senior director of global apparel for Adidas, will be on hand to discuss what fashion statements we can expect at this year’s Masters. Dahan, originally a Jersey Girl, always has some interesting slants on what the guys will be wearing as they walk around Augusta National.
From a bit of a different perspective, our host for the night at MaGerk’s – Jon Dollaway – will talk a little bit about the economic effect events like Final Four weekend and the Masters have on local businesses like his.
Finally, we will talk to Michael Abrahms from Pine Lakes International in our weekly Myrtle Beach Report. His course, also known as the Grandaddy because of its stature as the oldest course in Myrtle Beach, underwent a major renovation a couple of years ago and emerged as one of the “don’t miss” stops along the Grand Strand.
Saturday, March 19th from Play-a-Round Golf on Lancaster Pike in Malvern, PA
We are back at Play-a-Round Golf on Lancaster Pike in Malvern for our final time this season (which means spring must be near). Aside from another exciting radio show, all the buzz is about the GolfTalk Live Winter Invitational Series, which comes to a blazing climax with the Tournament of Champions. All of the teams that finished in the money during the regular season are invited to compete for the overall title – and big prizes.
We have golf bags from Yuengling, gift certificates from Wilson, sunglasses from Sunbuster, hybrids from Razor Golf, some great golf books and our always popular GolfTalk Live golf apparel.
On the show we have a number of interesting guests – including Dr. Gary Wiren, noted golf instructor who has started to gain more notoriety for his amazing collection of golf memorabilia.
Also, the PGA Tour of late has looked like a white-out – with white drivers and white putters carrying players to a number of recent victories. The white equipment is the new development by TaylorMade Golf and vice president of product development Dean Snell will be with us to explain the latest technology trend.
And for those early season golfers who are feeling a few aches and pains, we have the perfect solution – Emmortal Magnesium Therapy. It used to be called “POP, Power Over Pain.” Now it has a new name, new packaging and new ways to life-giving magnesium back into your system. Area representatives Dave Ritting and Blair Thomas (yes, the famous Penn State running back) will be on hand to explain how this amazing product works.
The PGA Tour is playing at one of our favorite spots – Innisbrook Resort, just north of Clearwater, Florida. The famous Copperhead course is the venue at this resort that boasts 72 quality holes of golf. Florida correspondent Jamie McWilliams will be on hand to provide analysis.
And we have a new addition to the show – bringing us our golf results from around the world. Get ready for a little “Champagne in the Morning.” Kayla Champagne, who also will be on hand to host our upcoming GolfTalk Live parties, will bring us all of the results.
Finally, of course we will bring you our weekly Myrtle Beach Report – this time with Steve Lee from the Legends Group. The Legends complex not only has 54 holes of golf, but it has great accommodations, a very active sports bar/clubhouse and a lighted driving range for the much needed extra practice.
Live Remote was Wednesday, February 2nd from Innisbrook Resort Clearwater, Florida - broadcast on WNTP Saturday, February 5th at 7am
GolfTalk Live’s swing through Florida continues, as we bask in the warmth of the Florida sunshine … and bask in the glow of winning the award as America’s Best Golf Radio Show.
To recap the PGA Merchandise Show and look ahead to Phillies spring training (pitcher and catchers report on Feb. 14), we have taken up residence at one of the great golf resorts in the country – Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club. This 900-acre pristine parcel of natural beauty is just up the road from the Phillies Florida home, BrightHouse Field. We are doing the show live, during another GolfTalk Live Party, hosted by Yuengling, from the Osprey Clubhouse at Innisbrook. There will be a trivia contest and plenty of prizes from 5 to 7 p.m. The show will be recorded and will air at the regular time on Saturday.
Providing the hospitality – and an insider’s look at the home of the PGA Tour’s Transitions Championship – will be Innisbrook general manager Lloyd Williams.
Providing the baseball expertise and setting the stage for what should be an incredible season in Clearwater and Philadelphia will be Phillies announcer Chris Wheeler. He will be live at the GolfTalk Live Party. Wheels will be joined via telephone by his sidekick, Gary Matthews.
As promised, we will once again wrap up the PGA Merchandise show with the popular feature – Tony’s Top Ten. A quick look at ten eye-catching items from the Show will be provided. Also, we will hear from GolfTalk Live’s Director of Instruction Lou Guzzi will recap his induction into the Top 100 Golf Instructors in America.
Finally, we begin a three-month feature that is always a listener favorite – the Myrtle Beach Report. For 13 weeks we will feature a different golf course each week, giving insider’s tips and telling about all of the new developments along the Grand Strand. First up is Drexel Hill native Bob Seganti, the head professional at True Blue.
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