National Patriot Award Winner Bob Beach and 2 Other Pros Chat of Working with Wounded Warriors, Vets And The Disabled

Bob Beach was the recipient  of the 2013 PGA National Patriot Award for his tireless efforts bringing golf to Wounded Warriors, Veterans and the Disabled who might otherwise avoid the game due to their conditions. 

The Podcast highlights 3 PGA golf professionals in Bob Beach, Kirk Lucas and Daren MacKinnon.  These gentlemen have given back by helping  people with all types of physical challenges get involved in golf.

While the focus is the Wounded Warriors and Veterans, this Podcast's content applies to those who feel their particular physical challenges prevent them from getting into the game. After hearing from these 3 professionals, some may change their minds.

Bob Beach has been head Pro at Braintree Municipal Golf Course since 1991. His work with Veterans dates back to '91. He served on the National PGA Disabled Golf Committee from 2009-2012. An example of Bob's dedication is his giving 46 free golf clinics, incorporating New England PGA Professionals, to Veterans and Disabled Veterans at four locations in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Kirk Lucas has two teaching facilities in Warrenton and McLean Virginia which is just outside Washington DC. Kirk as worked with Salute Military Golfers Association, SMGA, founder Jim Estes, PGA. This past summer the SMGA hosted a Golf Weekend and Extravaganza. With the help of sponsors, renown professionals and celebrities, they raised over $300,000 to help the SMGA. Bob Beach is part of the SMGA's Boston Chapter.

Daren MacKinnon is assistant golf professional at Pine Oaks Golf Course, teaching and fitting professional at the Joe and Leigh's Golf Performance Center and Joe and Leigh's Discount Golf Pro Shop. All facilities are in Easton Massachusetts.

MacKinnon is one of a few Professionals in the country certified in what is a new club fitting nich, Adaptive Club Fitting. Simply put one of Daren's specialties is fitting Wounded Warriors and the Disabled to golf equipment that helps them play and get involved in golf. Daren also works with Bob Beach's clinics including those that focus on youngsters that are autistic.

This myNEGM Lesson Tee Podcast was edited from the  live Lesson Tee Radio/Internet Show. Currently on hiatus, The Lesson Tee rolls out its 6th year the end of January 2014. The show can be heard each Wednesday 10-11am ET via WNRI.COM and AM 1380 WNRI NewsTalk Radio. Watch for an announcement of our start date coming soon.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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