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A two-time Emmy award-winning local and national broadcast journalist for nearly 20 years, Jillian Mele is carving her own path as a business owner and entrepreneur. After covering huge events like presidential elections, the COVID-19 pandemic, hurricanes, World Series runs and much more, she is now focused on helping women and girls become the most confident version of themselves, whether it be in their personal or professional lives. For the last few years, she has been coaching public speaking and presentation training, where confidence and storytelling are at the forefront. She is ecstatic to combine that with her love of golf to cultivate confidence on the course for women and girls across the country.

Steve Harrow is a golf industry professional known for his roles in sales and fitting, particularly with brands like TRUE linkswear andClub Champion. He's a Master Fitter & Builder with extensive experience in club fitting, focusing on helping golfers find equipment that truly matches their swing, rather than just brand names

Tim Horan runs the Philly Metro & New Jersey Golfweek Amateur Tour, part of the larger Golfweek Amateur Tour (amateurgolftour.net) for competitive amateur golf, focusing on bringing "bucket-list" courses and pro-level experiences to local players through events like. He's known for elevating the tour's quality, securing great venues, and making it a fun, competitive environment, as discussed in podcast episodes and videos

Scott Yurgalevicz was named the Head Coach of the Drexel golf program in June of 2025. Yurgalevicz is a PGA Golf Instructor at Philadelphia Cricket Club and was a head coach at the Division I level for nearly a decade before his arrival in University City. Yurgalevicz is a Class A PGA professional and has been at Philadelphia Cricket Club since 2019. His expertise is in swing mechanics with certification in numerous areas. He has coached players from all levels including and up to mini tour players. He has put together customized lesson plans tailored to individual learning.

Jason Dumas joined the Action News sports team in November of 2024. He began his career at ESPN where he worked as a production assistant. From there, Jason made stops as a sports anchor/reporter in Bismarck, North Dakota, Baton Rouge, Louisiana and as a Sports Director in Hagerstown, MD. When he is not working, Jason enjoys spending time with his family & friends, finding new places to eat, and traveling. Preferably all at once! He is excited to cover Philadelphia's wide range of sports teams and tell the stories of young athletes across the Delaware Valley. If you see Jason around, please don't hesitate to say hello. Jason Dumas joined the Action News sports team in November of 2024. He began his career at ESPN where he worked as a production assistant. From there, Jason made stops as a sports anchor/reporter in Bismarck, North Dakota, Baton Rouge, Louisiana and as a Sports Director in Hagerstown, MD.

Gerry Carry is a popular and authentic golf content creator, coach, and caddie known for his viral TikToks and social media presence, offering golf tips, mindset advice, and insights into the game, building a strong community through platforms like Instagram and YouTube with content focused on "blue-collar wisdom," authenticity, and inspiring junior golfers. He's known as a "content caddy" who brings a fresh, relatable voice to golf, offering coaching, workout programs, and behind-the-scenes access, and has even partnered with brands like UpSwing Golf and Duca Shoes

Francesca Ruscio is joined by Jake Stoutland, a Golf content creator who delves deep into finest courses and Golf Clubs in the Philadelphia area and beyond! In this episode, Francesca and Jake discuss their favorite courses and clubs in the Philadelphia area, Jake's favorite courses played and clubs visited, and so much more!

In this week’s episode, Francesca is joined by Oliver Bugten, a Golf Traveler and content creator with more than 86,000 followers on Instagram. Francesca and Oliver discuss some of the best courses they've played, as well as a viral Golf swing video that nobody should try on their own!

In this week’s episode, Francesca is joined by Nick Ragone, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Jefferson Health. From building a Par 3 in his backyard to helping bring the Jefferson Lehigh Valley Classic to life, Nick shares his passion for the game and the vision behind championship golf in the region.

Listen as Francesca Ruscio is joined by Andrew Austen. Who is a one-armed golfer and recently participated in the Barstool Internet Invitational