In this special bonus edition of Next on the Tee, I’m thrilled to welcome back my all-time favorite Pittsburgh Steeler, Greg Lloyd, for his 15th appearance on the show. As a proud Pittsburgh guy who grew up watching Greg dominate on Sundays, it’s always an honor to share time with him—whether here or during the years he joined Bob Lazzari and I on Thursday Night Tailgate.

If you’ve ever wondered what Greg Lloyd is like today, I can tell you this: he’s exactly the same man off the field that he was on it—intense, passionate, fiercely loyal to the black ’n gold, and never one to pull punches. That honesty is why we made him a member of our Thursday Night Tailgate Guest Hall of Fame.

In this conversation, Greg gives his unfiltered thoughts on the current state of the Steelers defense. He doesn’t sugarcoat a thing. He talks about the lost art of tackling, why “hoping” for success means you didn’t prepare, and what it meant when he buckled his chinstrap at practice—spoiler: somebody was about to get hit. He shares stories about how his defenses rallied to the ball, trying to get as many players to lay a hit on the ball carrier.

Greg has a standard for Steelers football, one forged by the Steel Curtain of the 70s, his own dominant 90s units, and the championship defenses of the early 2000s. And this year’s group? They’re not living up to it—and Greg doesn’t hesitate to say why.

If you bleed black and gold, this is a segment you’re going to absolutely love. Strap in… Greg Lloyd is back, and he’s bringing the fire.

On this week’s edition of Next on the Tee, I’m thrilled to welcome back two extraordinary guests who continue to inspire, educate, and elevate everything they touch.

First up is one of the most remarkable people I’ve ever met —Olympic Gold Medal Figure Skater Scott Hamilton. If there was an award for the greatest person on the planet, Scott would have won it for the last 40 years in a row. His life is a masterclass in perseverance. From battling brain cancer since birth, to pushing through years of unexplained health challenges, he rose to capture the 1984 Olympic Gold Medal and become one of the most beloved voices in sports broadcasting.

Scott joins me to talk about his fantastic annual event, Scott Hamilton & Friends, benefiting the incredible work of the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation. We dive into the star-studded lineup (including several Classic Rock stars), the mission behind his fundraising, and the impact his foundation continues to make.

We also look ahead to February, when Scott returns to the NBC broadcast booth for the Winter Olympics in Italy, marking his 10th Olympic Games on the microphone—tying the legendary Dick Button. Scott shares what a day in the life of an Olympic commentator is like, how he prepares, and what to expect from a U.S. figure skating team loaded with medal contenders including Ilia Malinin, Alysa Liu, Isabeau Levito, and Amber Glenn.

Scott also takes us inside key moments from his own career—from finishing dead last in his early competitions, to handling Olympic pressure, to the humbling conversation with the Ohio Governor about “Hometown Hero Syndrome,” which brought powerful perspective during his post-Gold whirlwind. We wrap with some fun stories about his guitar collection and his experience at Rock ’n Roll Fantasy Camp.

Then we transition back to golf with one of the most innovative minds in the game—Terry Hashimoto, Co-Developer & Founder of Swing Balance and BodiTrak Golf, and Founder of Ai Sensor & ProScreen Ai. Terry has been a dominant figure in Canadian golf for decades, a Manitoba Golf Hall of Fame inductee, and one of the industry’s most sought-after experts in biomechanics, balance, and golf technology.

Terry updates us on the groundbreaking work he’s doing in the AI space, including how the Ai Sensor app can “revitalize” an 11-year-old BodiTrak mat using a simple iPhone connection. We break down what golfers are actually seeing in those videos, how Lidar technology helps diagnose dysfunctional movement patterns, and how instructors can use normative values—based on age, height, gender, and weight—to create customized recovery and movement protocols for all 11 joints from head to ankle.

We also dive deeper into weight shift, proper trail-leg loading, and how golfers can adjust when dealing with physical limitations like arthritis, old injuries, or—like in my case—ankle replacement surgeries. Terry shares practical, eye-opening ways players can compensate for mobility loss and still play great golf through smarter movement patterns.

It’s an inspiring, insightful, and energizing episode featuring two world-class individuals who continue to push boundaries in their respective arenas.

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Where golf legends live…and your game gets better.

Welcome in, folks, to another edition of Next on the Tee, where golf legends live and your game gets better.

We kick things off with our Resident Director of Instruction, Tom Patri, who shares his reaction to the breaking news that LIV Golf will move to a 72-hole format starting in 2026. If that shift leads to World Golf Ranking points, what does it mean for the PGA Tour? With every LIV event next year offering bigger payouts than the Tour’s Signature events, could they target up-and-coming young talent the way they did with former Rory McIlroy protégé Tom McKibbin? Could rising players be swayed by a $5 million signing bonus, larger guaranteed purses, and the ability to still earn OWGR points to access the majors? TP breaks it all down and gives us his take on how this could reshape professional golf.

Then I’m joined by someone Tom knows well and has worked with over the years — Jon Buddenhagen, Head Golf Professional at the historic Hole in the Wall Golf Club in Naples, Florida. Jon shares the story behind this unique, golf-only club that dates back to the 1950s — no tennis, no pickleball, no dining, and no tee times. Members simply walk up and play, making it one of the purest old-school golf experiences you’ll find. Jon takes us inside a day in the life of a Head Golf Pro, how they maintain the course to meet member expectations, and he offers a couple of great tips to help you shave a few strokes off your game.

And be sure to come back for Part 2, when I’ll be joined by two great friends of the show — 1984 Olympic Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton and golf-tech genius Terry Hashimoto.

Thank you, as always, for tuning in and being part of this community.