On Par with Megan and Anthony

4.12 PGA Master Professional, Michael Hebron

Michael Hebron is not only the Director of Golf at Smithtown Landing County Club, he's a PGA Master Teaching Professional as well as a member of the PGA Professional Hall of Fame. Around the same time Hebron was named Teacher of the Year, he decided to change his method of teaching the golf swing a more brain compatible approach. There are a lot of different approaches to teaching the golf swing and Michael's method is worth giving consideration. Enjoy and thank you for the support.

4.11 Golf Writer, John Huggan

Though we were cut short by power outage, veteran golf writer, John Huggan and I were able to have a short and sweet conversation about the 2014 U.S. Open. Including in the discussion was a fascinating conversation comparing Rory McIlroy and Martin Kaymer as well as the careers of Ernie Els and Phil Mickelson. 

Enjoy and thank you for the support.

5.10 Golf Digest Senior Editor, Mike Stachura

Co-owner of Pete's Golf Shop and I talked with Golf Digest Senior Editor, Mike Stachura. The topics covered this week were future trends in the golf industry, golf's dirty word--bifurcation and the Golf Digest Hot List. Enjoy and thank you for the support.

5.9 Senior Advisor, Zurich Insurance, Dick Kearns

This week, co-owner of Pete's Golf Shop, Woody Lashen and I take a look behind the curtain of corporate sponsorship on the PGA TOUR in our interview with Dick Kearns. Dick is a Senior Advisor at Zurich Insurance and is also responsible for player relationships for Zurich's PGA TOUR Ambassador Program. When Dick is not supporting the great game of golf, he's busy as the owner of one of Long Island's premier restaurants--La Marmite (http://www.lamarmiterestaurant.com/). 

4.8 A.W. Tillinghast expert, Phil Young

Long time friend of the program and A.W. Tillinghast, Phil Young joined the On Par program this morning. Well known for his extensive knowledge of Bethpage Black and exhaustive research on golf course architect, A.W. Tillingast. Phil is also the author of among many, Tillinghast: Creator of Golf Courses. In this episode, Phil and I discuss the work of Tillinghast, his research regarding Southward Ho CC, the back-to-back Opens at Pinehurst and Phil gives us the scoop on the 2018 Curtis Cup. Enjoy and thank you for the support.

4.7 Golf Channel's Gary Williams

This week the On Par program was honored to have Morning Drive host, Gary Williams on the program. Among the many things that were discussed was the grow golf initiatives and Golf Channel's role in growing the game. Enjoy and thank you for your support.

4.6 Southward Ho Country Club

Each Spring, there is a two-tournament right of passage for amateur golfers on Long Island. The first, is the Richardson Invitational held at the Seawane Club in Hewlett Harbor. Unfortunately, inclement weather has forced this year's Richardson Invitational to September. The second, is the Havemeyer Invitational held on the A.W. Tillinghast gem at Southward Ho. 

Southward Ho is in the process of working with Long Island native and A.W. Tillinghast expert, Phil Young to help restore Southward Ho to its original Tillinghast design. If the full plan comes to fruition, Southward Ho would now include one of only three original "Reef" holes designed by Tillinghast and a "Hell's Half Acre" or "Sahara." 

In this episode, the On Par radio show spoke with Havemeyer Invitational committee member, Lee Ann Lewis and committee chairman, John Halleron to discuss restoring the golf course to its original intent and how Horace Havemeyer saved Southward Ho.

4.5 Golf Writer, John Huggan

This episode, co-host Woody Lashen and I spoke with John Huggan. John writes for Golf Digest, Golf Word and The Scotsman. Huggan is one of the best in the business and he's opinions on the game of golf are always on point. We spoke about Donald Trump's role in the game of golf, The neglect of the USGA and R&A in protected the spirit of the game of golf and the legacy of R&A Chief Executive, Peter Dawson. Enjoy and thank you for your support.

4.4 Kirk Oguri

Kirk Oguri is the Equipment Specialist at Pete's Golf and Asst. PGA Professional at the Greens of Half Hollow. Oguri is a wealth of knowledge on the equipment side of the game as well as when it comes to the golf swing itself. In this episode Kirk and I talk about the state of the game, the benefits and misconceptions of instruction and the latest technology to help you with your game. Follow Kirk on Twitter: @KIRKOGURI.

4.3 LiGA President- Alan Finkelstein

The Long Island Golf Association continues to be the heart and soul of amateur golf on Long Island. This week, I spoke LIGA President, Alan Finkelstein. For more information about the LIGA and the Caddie Scholarship Fund, please visit longislandgolf.org. Please give back to the organization that makes local amateur competition a reality for Long Island golfers.