In Part 2 of Episode 50, I’m joined by Scott Munroe, Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher and one of the “Hoosiers” from the Two Hoosiers & a Hong crew. Scott is a longtime Teaching Professional at the ultra-exclusive Nantucket Golf Club in the summer. If you’ve ever wondered what golf looks like behind the gates of one of the most private clubs in the country, Scott takes us there. Nantucket has had members like Jack Welch and Bill Belichick, and the course was designed by our good friend Rees Jones, so the stories run deep.

Scott also shares how he develops junior players in a way that may surprise you — teaching them backwards, starting on the putting green and working out toward the tee. It’s a strategy we also heard from our friend Eva Rogers. Scott explains why it helps kids understand scoring, feel, and confidence faster than any launch monitor ever could.

We also talk about the unique culture among great coaches in golf: the freedom and willingness to share knowledge, not guard it. No “secret sauce.” No holding back. Just helping each other help more players enjoy the game.

And before we wrap, Scott gives us a few simple home drills to keep your swing loose and active during the colder months, so you don’t feel like you’re starting over when spring rolls back around.

It’s fun, insightful, and full of takeaways you can use right away. Scott is fantastic, you're going to love him.

Thank you for coming back and pressing play on this week's show. I’ve got a jam-packed episode featuring a major champion…and two of the most dedicated and respected teachers in our game.

Leading things off is my great friend Shaun Micheel, the 2003 PGA Champion, and one of the very first guests to ever join this show. This marks Shaun’s 39th appearance here, and as always, he brings thoughtful insight and honesty. We get into just how tough it is to qualify for the Champions Tour — and why winning a major doesn’t automatically open that door. We also dive into how LIV has forced the PGA Tour to evolve, whether Shaun would consider playing if LIV launched a senior circuit, and we check in on how his Indiana Hoosiers have been surprising folks this football season.

Then I’m joined by James Hong, a U.S. Kids Golf Lifetime Master Teacher, and one-third of the famed Two Hoosiers & a Hong trio. James gives us a fascinating look into coaching young players today — in a world where instant gratification, TrackMan numbers, and social comparison are everywhere. We talk expectations, patience, parents, and how to keep the fun and curiosity alive in junior golf.

Be sure to come back for Part 2, because another one of the Hoosiers joins me — Scott Munroe, longtime Teaching Professional at the extremely exclusive Nantucket Golf Club. Scott shares what it’s like teaching at one of the most private clubs in America, how he earned the nickname “99,” and why he teaches juniors backwards — starting at the hole and working back to the tee. He also gives us some great drills to keep our swings sharp through the winter months.

It’s an insightful and really fun episode — full of stories, wisdom, and a whole lot of passion for growing the game.

Thanks as always for taking the journey with me.

Hi folks — and welcome in to this episode of Next on the Tee, where golf legends live and your game gets better!

I’ve got two incredible guests joining me on this episode who continue to make a big impact on the game — and on how we enjoy it. First up is PGA Tour legend John Cook — U.S. Amateur Champion, 21-time winner across the PGA and Champions Tours, and one of the sharpest voices in golf broadcasting. John and I start off talking a little Ohio State football and how the Steelers already have their next franchise QB on their roster. We then move to how surprised I was that a 5 time Ryder Cup player didn’t get a mic for this year’s event (and should have), and why we’re both pumped about the return of the Skins Game. We also tackle one of my favorite debates — how players from John’s era would stack up against today’s stars. Spoiler: guys from the 70s & 80s would dominate IMO.

Then, I’m joined by the incredibly talented Courtney Weber, a TPI Level 3 Certified Trainer and Golf Digest Certified Fitness Coach. She shares simple, effective ways to build strength, improve mobility, and get rid of those nagging aches that hold your swing back — even if you “hate leg day.” We talk ankle mobility, lower back stiffness, and yes, how to ditch the “dad bod” and find more Vitamin G — Gratitude.

It’s a mix of stories, laughs, and real takeaways you can put to work — on and off the course.

🎧 Press play, enjoy the show, and as always, thank you for being the greatest supporters in the history of podcasts.