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It's another show on location, this time in Washington DC. Keith is covering the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Congressional Country Club. The ladies third major of 2022 has an amazing field. The first round had some serious fireworks. Not to be outdone, the PGA Tour is going low in Connecticut as well.  Rory leads that event after one round.  Keith is joined by a player from the KPMG, Alisa Rodriguez. Alisa qualified for the Women's PGA last year and spoke to Keith that week so when she qualified for 2022, we just had to have her back. The spirited young PGA Apprentice can seriously golf her ball.  Together they discuss qualifying, Congressional, her job and playing on the Epson Tour. How doe she balance it all, listen and learn. It's not every day we can chat with a major championship competitor. The insights she gives are refreshing and educational.  The Weekly Update: Grayson Murray on Twitter, Mike Whan responds on social and a Caddie wins his first major.    ProShow Playlist Ep. #216:  She Works Hard for the Money (Donna Summer), Ghost (Justin Bieber), Heat Waves (Glass Animals)

Coming to you "live" from the 122nd US Open hosted by The Country Club in Boston, Massachusetts. Friday afternoon at a major championship has the media center buzzing so Keith invited two great ProShow friends on air to enjoy the atmosphere.  Golf's iconic artist Lee Wybranski was on property to sign his indelible image of this year's championship. He and Keith discuss his tenure of fifteen years making US Open posters. How he selects the image and then ultimately the creation. Lee's seen some pretty good national championships and together they reminisce over a couple they share together.   Lee's always looking to encapsulate the experience. It's one of those cool conversations where these two friends tell a different story that surrounds the tournament. Once Lee steps out of the booth, Teddy Greenstein sits in. The former Chicago Tribune reporter has covered over a dozen US Opens.  From his first, and now this one for PointsBet, he tells a couple great stories. Keith and Teddy get into who was the most popular bet of the championship and the best live bets for the weekend. It wouldn't be a major week without Teddy G! There's even a little LIV talk... Tune in and enjoy. This fast paced episode feels as quick as those greens at TCC.    ProShow Playlist Ep. #215:  Sweet Emotion (Aerosmith), Dirty Water (The Standells)

From the strange to the sublime, professional golf has officially gone wild. LIV Golf launched and Keith reacts to the first round and a week full of "activity."  The US Open takes place next week in Boston at The Country Club. This amazing setting is about to blow the golf world away and Jason Gore joins us from the USGA to preview the national championship.  TCC has hosted seventeen USGA championships and this next one promises to be something special. When you consider the 1999 Ryder Cup, Gil Hanse's historic renovation and the current climate of golf all cylinders are firing for a truly memorable tournament.  Jason breaks down: The Country Club's relationship with the USGA 2013's test, the US Amateur Course conditions What it will take to win Return of the full fan experience The US open playbook Next week plans to be something special and this interview is just the beginning. Tune in and take notes prior to watching the 122nd US Open. The Weekly Update: Na versus Murray, LIV team names, sportswashing 101...    ProShow Playlist Ep. #214:  Super Bon Bon (Soul Coughing), Danger Zone (Kenny Loggins), Changes (David Bowie) 

What a week of golf! We started out with the LIV Golf lineup, then the Match 6, followed by a women's major championship and a "major" host in Jack Nicklaus for The Memorial.  Keith is joined by two guests, the first is Joe Idone. Joe hosts the Preferred Lines podcast, writes and covers the men's professional game. He's a great innovator and storyteller. His take on the tour is fun and insightful. He and Keith cover: The LIV golf list Joe's introduction to golf Spirit of his brand Golf's popularity US Open futures And more! Following Joe, Keith goes live to Pine Needles Golf Club to talk with Steve Eubanks. Steve is the LPGA's Managing Editor. He breaks down the first round, Annika and Nelly's return and how we can watch all weekend.  It is a fast paced hour filled with great golf content. Enjoy the stories and especially the people who tell them.    ProShow Playlist Ep. #213:  Castle on the Hill (Ed Sheeran), Wagon Wheel (Darius Rucker), Lucky Man (The Verve)

Keith returns from Tulsa to an epic interview. Bill Curbishley is the manager for The Who. He is in town as the band played Madison Square Garden last night! Keith's love for music and golf makes the episode electric.  Bill and friend Jimmy Byers have started an initiative called Golfing4Life. A philanthropic vision to help talented young golfers achieve their dreams of playing on tour some day. Throughout the conversation they discuss: How Bill got introduced to golf by Judas Priest Starting Golfing4Life The program's success past the golf course Bill's eye for finding talent Sage advice from his grandfather and much more... When Keith has Bill open up, the conversation is priceless. If you love a great mentorship and manager story, there's non better than Bill. Tune and in and be entertained.  The Weekend Update  - The "Michelob" guy and Nicklaus Co. is suing Jack Nicklaus...   ProShow Playlist Ep. #212:  Radar Love (Golden Earring), The Seeker (The Who), Baba O'Riley (Pearl Jam cover) 

Keith is broadcasting "live" from the 104th PGA Championship at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The PGA of America's flagship event is one of the biggest stories of the year. The host club SHCC has previously hosted seven major championships.  During a quick break from his coverage duties, Keith breaks down his week so far in Tulsa. Getting there was a quite a story and a Round 1 recap. Gavin Parker, PGA joins Keith in an epic interview covering his content work with the PGA.  Gavin is the Director of Instruction at Salisbury Country Club in Virginia. His coaching is infectious and the PGA utilizes his passion and communication skills to help everyone make golf their thing.  Together these two cover: First impressions of Southern Hills Gavin's PGA instruction videos One to one communication skills Gavin's future  Life and career hacks It's the ultimate ProShow as these two can't keep each other from laughing and having a great time with an incredible test for Gavin at the end. Keith closes the show with a brief update on LIV Golf. This interview is something special, check it out!     ProShow Playlist Ep. #211:  Amber (311), Hey Mama (Kanye West), Easy Wind (Grateful Dead)

This ProShow is packed with great "infotainment." We start with Keith's reaction to the PGA Tour versus LIV Tour saga from this past week. Keith speaks to Cognizant Founders Cup Tournament Director Scott Wood. The LPGA is spending the week in our listener area and Scott's take on the experience is second to none. Keith has been on property covering the tournament and encourages everyone alongside Scott to get there this weekend. Their leaderboard is stacked with stars and the finish plans to be special. Following Scott, author Shane Ryan joins Keith to discuss his new book on the Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits that dropped this week.  Shane has been researching the American approach for years and his book has already gained great critical acclaim. Together Shane and Keith share a couple Ryder Cup stories and breakdown the book. They close their conversation with an article Ryan wrote and Golf Digest published today covering the "Club Pro Crisis."      ProShow Playlist Ep. #210:  No One to Run With (Allman Brothers), Unconditional I (Arcade Fire), Ain't No Rest for the Wicked (Cage the Elephant) 

Repeat guests are the best. Marina Alex came on the ProShow back in 2018 after her first LPGA win. Last week was win #2 in Los Angeles and with the LPGA coming to New Jersey next week, what better ambassador to promote the Founders Cup than Marina.  Originally from Wayne New Jersey, Marina played at Vanderbilt and earned SEC Player of the Year honors twice. Soon after that first win, she found her career paused by covid and her game on hold due to injury. Hear her amazing story of dedication and hard work as Keith and Marina cover: What your first win feels like? The covid stop Her injury holding pattern Building an amazing support team Last week in Los Angeles Her awesome ability as an ambassador for the LPGA She shares so much with the listeners. One of the best interviews in golf Alex won't hold back and proves it in this really engaging conversation with Keith.  The Weekly Update discusses equality in Australia, the Shark biting back, Bryson in a towel and JR's close to Freshman year.   ProShow Playlist Ep. #209:  Underdog (Alicia Keys), West Coast (Imagine Dragons), Have You Ever Seen the Rain (Credence Clearwater Revival) 

The role of a PGA Professional is always evolving. In many ways, it is just like the game itself. John Mascari is the Director of Golf at Alpine Country Club in New Jersey... and he co-hosts a radio show called "On the Tee" for a New York City ESPN station... and he serves on the Board of Directors of the New Jersey PGA as their Public Relations Chairman.  His perspective on the industry is an excellent one and with all that is going on in golf it was time we invited him back on. Together John and Keith discuss: The Phil puzzle LIV Golf tour John's incredible career Tiger at the PGA Championship Some very interesting hot takes & John's love for the green jacket above all other trophies To quote John, he's an outside the box thinker. Listen, get inspired and enjoy Mascari's mentorship ways throughout this awesome interview.  The Weekly Update covers DJ and Paulina's wedding, Norman's Open Championship request, 300,000 at St. Andrews(?) and JR's academic award.    ProShow Playlist Ep. #208:  More (Trey Anastasio), Johnny Ryall (Beastie Boys), Can't You Hear Me Knocking (The Rolling Stones)

Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations. Meeting Bryan Goodwin you get the sense that hard work is the fabric of his persona. Beginning with a business degree and quick career start in insurance, he quickly pivoted and joined the start up community. Since that moment, Goodwin has been all good.  From building brands like Drizly to his current company called Torch Pro, Bryan has learned the power of a great team and the importance of being accountable. Join Keith as he develops a unique conversation with Bryan about... His background at Bentley Building businesses Proudest moments helping others Torch Pro and the future His next level vision for brands and athletes is definitely worth paying attention to. If you love a good entrepreneur story, this episode will absolutely knock your socks off!  The Weekly Update brings to life stories covering LIV Golf's first commitment, John Daly II and Hooters, and our favorite JR Smith is back!   ProShow Playlist Ep. #207:  LA Woman (The Doors), Seven Nation Army (The White Stripes), Remedy (The Black Crowes)

We tell so many incredible stories on the ProShow. Today's guest is definitely in the Top 3 for perseverance and determination. Michael Strain is a PGA Professional who will be teeing it up in next week's PGA Professional Championship. The tournament will be held at the Omni Barton Creek Resort in Austin, Texas. Together with another 311 PGA Professionals, Michael will try to earn one of 20 spots for next month's PGA Championship at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  Whether Michael makes it or not is actually irrelevant. Just getting to the national championship was a tremendous accomplishment. Michael was diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer in late 2019. Now he's playing in the PPC. You have to hear his story, it will just amaze you. Most of all it will make you appreciate all your world has inside it. Such a truly memorable interview should not be missed. The Weekly Update brings to life stories covering LIV Golf's "lack" of player list, Faldo's commentary and Scottie's Scott!   ProShow Playlist Ep. #206:  Born to be Yours (Kygo and Imagine Dragons), Carry on Wayward Son (Kansas), The Sound of Sunshine (Michael Franti and Spearhead) 

PointsBet Senior Editor Teddy Greenstein has become a great friend of the ProShow. We appreciate his perspective surrounding the biggest events in golf. Well it doesn't get much bigger than this week so he's here to share some stories from his 11 years covering the Masters for the Chicago Tribune.  The conversation doesn't stop there as he and Keith have an awesome rapport. Throughout their whole chat they cover:  Teddy playing ANGC Covering the Masters Tiger's return and affect on betting Other favorites and Masters bets Teddy's new book - Quarterback Dads!  It is Teddy's first book and the subject matter couldn't be more entertaining or educating. From Archie Manning to many others, he covers parenting of players in detail and serves up some really cool stories and advice.  The Weekly Update presents a Top 10 traditions we all love about the Masters and Augusta National Golf Club.    ProShow Playlist Ep. #205:  Magnificent (U2), Here it Goes Again (Ok Go), Gardening at Night (R.E.M.)