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in Archives, Blog on July 8, 2024 by Jeff Waters

AN ESSAY ON MY LIFE IN THE GAME OF GOLF AND HOW I BECAME A GOLF PROFESSIONAL-Part One

The narrator often responds to the question, “What do you do for work?” with “I Play Golf,” leading others to question his occupation. He clarifies that he has been a golf professional for over fifty years, also working as a broadcast journalist, author, and radio host. Growing up in Utah, he had a fortunate childhood, imbued with extensive education and varied jobs before joining the military. His reflections include the impact of societal changes and personal experiences on his career and life in the golf industry.

in Archives, Blog, Podcasts, Shows, US Open, US Open on June 20, 2024 by Jeff Waters

Talking Golf with the Golf Guy Season 9 Episode 7 with US Open Champion Bryson DeChambeau

The 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 saw Bryson DeChambeau’s triumph, paralleling the genius of course designer Donald Ross. With perfect weather and a captivating final round, DeChambeau embraced a newfound affection from fans. His victory secured his place among golf’s elite, winning his second major and $4.3 million over Rory McIlroy.

in Archives, Blog, PGA Championship, Podcasts, Shows on May 23, 2024 by Jeff Waters

Talking Golf with the Golf Guy Season 9 Episode 6 with 2024 PGA Champion Zander Schauffele

The 106th PGA Championship at the Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, was marred by various dramatic events, including the arrest of world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, tragic incidents, and the decline of Tiger Woods. Zander Schauffele emerged victorious with a record score, overshadowing the tournament’s controversies and professional golf’s ongoing struggles.

in Archives, Blog, In The Clubhouse, Open Championship, Shows, US Open, US Open on May 1, 2024 by Jeff Waters

The Clinic

Gary Woodland won the 101st U.S. Open at Pebble Beach in 2019. The author, reflecting on the tournament, shares a personal struggle with chronic pain, reminisces about an active youth, and discusses seeking relief through CBD products, culminating in a peaceful moment at a Monterey Bay hotel.

in Archives, Blog, Masters, Podcasts, Shows on April 20, 2024 by Jeff Waters

Talking Golf with the GolfGuy Season 9 Episode 5 with 2024 Masters Champion Scottie Scheffler

Amidst professional golf’s struggles with controversy and declining interest, the 88th Master’s Golf Tournament at Augusta reflects the sport’s state. Scottie Scheffler’s win, his second Masters, confirms his top position in the game. Golf faces unaddressed issues as Tiger Woods’ era ends, leaving Scheffler dominating with continued successes against the toughest fields.

in Archives, Blog, Masters, Masters on April 16, 2024 by Jeff Waters

The Road To The Augusta

Interstate 20 winds its way gently across the southern half of the United States. Springing to life at the Mexican border town of Odessa, Texas, the highway meanders its way eastward through most of the keystone cities of the region: Dallas, Fort Worth, Shreveport, Vicksburg, and Jackson, Mississippi, all great capitals of the Southern United…