Open Championship Week Special: Frank Darby, Tom Patri, Royal Birkdale Preview & Putting Tips That Can Change Your Game

Open Championship week is here, and this episode of Next on the Tee is packed with championship history, game-changing instruction, and unforgettable stories from two of golf's most respected voices.

First, SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio's Frank Darby joins me to discuss receiving the prestigious Deacon Palmer Award, an honor recognizing extraordinary character, perseverance, and mentorship. Frank reflects on his remarkable coaching career at St. John's University, mentoring players like 2011 PGA Champion Keegan Bradley, overcoming a life-threatening heart emergency, the impact of the Metropolitan PGA Section, fan behavior at recent major championships on Long Island, Jordan Spieth's career, and his picks for The Open at Royal Birkdale.

Then, our Resident Director of Instruction, Tom Patri, delivers another round of practical instruction you can immediately use to improve your game. Tom explains the putting adjustment that transformed his own stroke, shares a recent student success story, looks back at the Scottish Open, celebrates the legendary career of five-time Open Champion Peter Thomson, previews this week's championship, and explains why playing Oakmont and Carnoustie over and over again would be golfing hell. We also discuss his annual marathon golf fundraiser and his quest to break his own record of playing 156 holes in a single day.

Whether you're looking for better putting, Open Championship insights, stories from two lifelong PGA Professionals, or simply great golf conversation, this episode delivers all of it.

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What does the future hold for LIV Golf? How will the PGA Tour's proposed 2028 changes reshape professional golf? What's the mental shift that can instantly make you a better putter? And the Director of Instruction at one of Golf Magazine's Top 10 Municipal courses in the country battles back from stage 4 brain cancer.

On this episode of Next on the Tee, Emmy Award-winning TV producer and bestselling author Keith Hirshland takes us inside his 4 years producing LIV Golf tournaments and shares his unique perspective on the League's future, the changing landscape of the PGA Tour, and what could be next for pro golf. Keith also happens to be my all-time favorite author, so we get into a couple of great new books on the way.

Then, The Confidence Doctor, Dr. Bob Winters, delivers another game-changing lesson, explaining why replacing the "near miss" with the "near make" can transform your confidence and your putting.

We wrap things up with Jason Hase, Director of Instruction at Buffalo Dunes Golf Course, which Golf Magazine rated the #8 Best Municipal course in the country. Jason shares the incredible work done to renovate the course and prepare it for an upcoming Epson Tour event, the success of his outstanding junior golf program, and the inspiring story of his courageous battle back from stage 4 brain cancer.

It's another episode packed with insider stories, practical instruction, and unforgettable conversations that will entertain you, inspire you, and help you play better golf. Welcome to Next on the Tee...where golf legends live and your game gets better.

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On this episode of Next on the Tee, I welcome three of golf's most respected voices for an episode packed with championship stories, elite instruction, and game-improving advice.

Leading off is our Resident Director of Instruction, Tom Patri. I start off the segment by asking TP to explain his "why" behind doing what he does. From there, I ask him to explain the phrase "great ball striker," and isn't everyone on Tour a great ball striker? We discuss how the guys at the US Open couldn't pull off the 4-wood shot Corey Pavin hit to secure his 1995 US Open victory at Shinnecock, plus another round of bad fan behavior on Long Island.

Next, World Golf Hall of Famer David Graham joins me, and we relive an extraordinary Hall of Fame career that included victories at the PGA Championship and U.S. Open, plus 40 professional wins across six continents. David shares memories of winning at Merion, being honored this year at Jack Nicklaus' Memorial Tournament, and offers his perspective on the PGA Tour's proposed Championship Series, the future of professional golf, and what today's young players must do to become champions.

Then, Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor Mike Malizia makes a return visit. Mike starts off by taking us through his blueprint for practicing more effectively, developing Tour-level fundamentals, improving your putting routine, and maximizing your performance—even if you only have 45 minutes to practice. Mike also discusses how technology and AI are influencing golf instruction, why the lead heel remains an important part of a powerful golf swing, and why understanding people is just as important as understanding the golf swing.

Whether you're looking for golf instruction, golf swing tips, ball striking drills, putting improvement, PGA Tour news, U.S. Open analysis, World Golf Hall of Fame stories, or insights from some of the game's greatest teachers and champions, this episode delivers practical advice, unforgettable stories, and the inspiration to help you play your best golf.

I hope you'll also join me over on Substack for exclusive golf articles, behind-the-scenes stories, bonus content, and your weekly dose of Vitamin G—because this is where golf legends live and your game gets better.

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