Carol Mann, a Golf Legend and Woman of Conviction,Courage and Vision

Carol Mann is a legend in the world of Golf. A member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, Carol's service to the game spans over 50 years. As a player she captured 38 victories including 2 majors during her competitive career that began in 1961.

Mann became President of the LPGA during some its darkest hours. During her tenure she oversaw the restructuring of an orgaization suffering legal problems, low marale, poor public relations and poor prize money. That all began to change with Carol's assention to the presidency. Her tenure as president was 1973-1976. She continued on as a member of the Executive Board and Board of Directors, watching the LPGA become one of the most highly respected professional women's sports organizations anywhere. Today the LGPA attacts the best of women's golf talent from around the world. 

A few of Carol's accolades include: Babe Zaharias Award-1976, World Golf Hall of Fame induction-1977, Golf Magazine's "100 Heroes of American Golf, election to both Collegiate Golf Hall of Fame and Women's Sports Hall of Fame. Served as President of Women's Sports Foundation-1985-1990, recognized as one of LPGA's Top 50 Players and Teachers at the 50th Anniversary ceremonies in 2000 and recieptient of PGA of America's First Lady of Golf Award in 2008. In addition, she was an analyst for ABC, ESPN and NBC coverage's for both men's and women's golf.

Carol remains very active in her continuing service to Golf, teaching at the Woodlands Country Club outside of Houston in Woodlands, Texas as she gives the Gift of Golf to golfers of all skill levels. She is president of both Carol Mann, Inc. and Carol Mann Golf Services.

Listening to Carol talk about two events in her life that set the stage for the character and integrity that is so much a part of who she is, the LPGA's challenges during her career and her presidency and finally her take on the differences between men and women when it comes to the golf swing is facinating and thought provoking in that order.

Golfers of all ages and skill levels will throughly enjoy our chat with Carol Mann, golf legend, woman of conviction, courage and vision.

This Podcast is edited from The Lesson Tee Radio/Internet Show that enters its 6th year on air and on line in late January 2014. The program is a live broadcast that can be heard each Wednesday, 10-11am ET, by going to wnri.com and clicking on the flashing ON AIR button. Also on AM radio at 1380 WNRI News/Talk radio if you live in Rhode Island or south central Massachusetts

Check out this episode!

New PGA TOUR Rules Affect Many New Cardholders

Check out my latest piece: Jim Renner Back On PGA TOUR With A Wrinkle
Some issues Web.Com players who earned their PGA TOUR playing privileges are having to face under the new 'priority ranking' system.

Jim Renner Back On PGA TOUR With A New Wrinkle

Jim Renner Back On PGA TOUR With A New Wrinkle

China hosts Rory and Tiger in an Exhibition that Paid Both VERY Well

You may or may not of heard about the made for TV match between TW and Rory McIlroy in China earlier this week. I thought I'd post a piece I wrote for a website you might enjoy.

There's little doubt that China is making a move into the sport of Golf with both their development of courses and the amount of money they are willing to pay to attract the elite in the sport.

Enjoy by clicking the on the link below.

http://www.mynegm.com/golf/mcilroy-defeats-the-player-woods-at-the-match-at-mission-hills/

Henrik Stenson's Swing and the Wisdom of Coach Cowen May be the Best Swing Wisdom You Hear

Peter Murphy, international teacher and Haney veteran Director of Instruction, and Gary Cordoza, Director of Instruction for Joe and Leighs Golf Performance Center, chat with me in what may be our best Podcast in 5 years. (They just keep getting better!)

Murphy knows Stenson's coach Pete Cowan who is one of the most prolific coaches when it comes to working with international tour players like, (in addition to Henrik), Graeme McDowell, Louis Oosthuizen and Padrig Harrington to name a few.

In addition to Stenson's swing, we chat about Cowen's role in the success of this 2013 FedEx Cup Champion and about some of Pete's swing advice and very telling observations about the (golf) swing.

So, if you have tried, to no avail, everything to improve your swing and game, this just may be your Holy Graile of golf swing insights. Beginner to aspiring Tour Player, this is one Podcast you need to hear.

Note: Ending our 5th regular season, we are putting together our Holiday shows. PLUS: We are putting the finishing touches on our Lesson Tee App to be available soon, so stay tuned.

Good Golfing!

Check out this episode!

What Can You Learn From Your Feet: A Chat With Director of Instruction Gary Cordoza Plus a Challenge

Gary Cordoza, Director of Instruction at the Joe and Leighs Golf Performance Center and I chat about my fixation with watching Tour Player's footwork and what golfers can learn.

This interview on the Lesson Tee Radio/Internet Show was done shortly after I had spent the week on the practice range at TPC Boston during the Deutsche Bank Championship.

This Podcast can be of value to literally every level of player. It also puts forth a challenge that Gary and I will discuss more in depth after the PlayOffs end in a couple of weeks. Listen to the challenge then watch the remaining FedEx PlayOffs and you might find yourself learning quite a lot as you watch those slow motion swings. Remember to pay close attention to the footwork.

Join us each Wednesday on The Lesson Tee Show 10-11am ET. Simply follow the link THEN click on the flashing ON AIR button.

We'll 'see' you on the TEE.

Cheers!

Check out this episode!

A MUST Listen: Jeff O'Neil, Expert Club Fitter, on Why Club Fitting is More Improtant Than Ever

Jeff O'Neil, expert club fitter and launch monitor specialist with Joe and Leighs Companies, is one of our most popular guest on The Lesson Tee Show. His expetiese can help make the difference when it comes to your next golf club purchase.

This is one of the best times of the year to buy clubs as companies work to clear inventories in preperation for launching new products. Clubs within 1-2 years of the latest models are just as effective while being much less expensive.

Most golfer's clubs are between 3-5 years old and technology of both clubs, shafts and balls has changed to the point that simply buying a set of clubs off the rack can be the worst decision a player can make.

Before you make that purchase of new clubs, I strongly suggest you take a few minutes and let Jeff O'Neil's expert knowledge help you and your golf game.

Don't forget to listen to The Lesson Tee Radio/Internet Show Wednesday 10-11am ET. Simply click this link then again on the flashing ON AIR button of the WNRI 1380AM Talk/Radio website's homepage.

Good Golfing and we will 'see' you on the TEE!

Check out this episode!

We Started our Deutsche Bank Championship ticket giveaway on today's Lesson Tee Radio/Internet Show.

The Deutsche Bank Championship is the 2nd leg of the PGA TOUR's Fed Ex Playoffs.

The event is held August 30-September 2nd at TPC Boston and features the top 100 PGA TOUR players as the Fed Ex Play Offs is an elimination series of tournaments culminating with the Tour Championship September 19-22 at the famed East Lake GC in Atlanta.  The remaining 40 TOUR players will compete for the $1,440,000 winner's share of the $8 million purse.  Also, the player with the most FedEx points at the end of the Tour Championship will win the $10 million winning check as the FedEx Champion for the 2013 PGA TOUR season.  To say there's a lot on the line would be a mild understatement because if the winner of the Tour Championship also happens to have the most FedEx points, their total take from the Tour Championship will be a cool $11,440,000.

If you live in New England or plan on visiting the Boston area over Labor Day weekend and would like a chance to see the top 100 players, one of which will be the FedEx Champion, then be sure to listen to The Lesson Tee Show on Wednesday August 21st and 28th 10-11am ET for your chance to call in, (we've got an 800 #), and win. Listen to the show, by simply going to wnri.com on Wednesday at 10 am ET and click the flashing ON AIR button in the middle of the home page.

*Callers who do not win tickets on each of the above dates have their names automatically entered in our Grand Prize(s) drawing August 28th.

The Grand 1st Prize(s) are: 1 pair of Tournament Booklets that contain a ticket for each day of the Deutsche Bank Championship tournament. Competitive play begins Friday, 8/30 through Monday 9/2, or Labor Day.

The 2nd Grand Prize is 1 pair of tickets to the tournament that also include access to the private viewing area on the 17th hole called the Champions Club at TPC Boston. This exclusive viewing area offers a bar, concession area and much more including exclusive seating!

So join us on the Lesson Tee Radio/Internet Show Wednesday 10-11am ET and be ready to call for your chance to win! Again, simply go to wnri.com and click the flashing ON AIR button. We will 'see' you on the TEE!  Be sure to check our Lesson Tee Podcasts of interviews taken from the show!

Cheers and GOOD GOLFING!