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Episodes
Tuesday Aug 13, 2013
Tuesday Aug 13, 2013
This morning, author and A.W. Tillinghast historian, Phil Young called into Sirius XM’s Teed Off with Brian Katrek. They discussed the recent news that Long Island’s pride and joy–Bethpage Black, will play host to the 2019 PGA Championship as well as the 2024 Ryder Cup.
Saturday Aug 10, 2013
Saturday Aug 10, 2013
In this episode, master teaching professional, Michael Hebron discusses his new book: "Modernizing Approaches to Learning."
Saturday Aug 03, 2013
Saturday Aug 03, 2013
Joseph Gannascoli is most known for his character Vito Spatafore on the hit television series The Sopranos, but there is much more to this talented individual. Gannascoli is a renown chef, author and has an exhausting entrepreneurial spirit. He’s opened restaurants, contributed to a series that will go down as one of the best in television history, offers all types of products for sale and has been a fixture at Eisenhower Park Golf Course.
In this brutally honest interview, Gannascoli talks about gambling away his own restaurant, the struggles and loneliness of a Hollywood actor and the inspiration for the closeted homosexual Vito Spatafore on The Sopranos.
A self-described “man of routine,” Gannascoli also hopes to make golf part of his routine again after a temporary leave from the game. Having had a double hip replacement and frustrated with his golf game, Gannascoli found it difficult to enjoy the game he once loved. Thankfully, he plans to rededicate himself over the Winter to getting both himself and his golf game back in shape so that he can return to gracing us with his presence on the fairways of Long Island.
Sunday Jul 28, 2013
Sunday Jul 28, 2013
The easternmost tip of Long Island, Montauk, has long been a favorite summer destination for those of us who call this peninsula home. “The End,” as it has come to be known, has grown tremendously in popularity in the last decade as a vacation spot for many including a huge population descending from Manhattan and most recently New Jersey, in the wake of Sandy. In fact, its season has extended well beyond Memorial Day to Labor Day to include the better part of six months. In addition to its beaches, restaurants, parks and boating opportunities, Montauk is home to one of the best public golf courses on Long Island–Montauk Downs. “The Downs” is both a beauty and a beast. Perhaps not the beast of a Bethpage Black, but from the tips and in high winds, it will no doubt eat your lunch.
Wednesday Jul 17, 2013
Saturday Jul 13, 2013
Saturday Jul 13, 2013
Teaching isn’t easy. It takes a tremendous amount of passion and patience to effectively communicate something as challenging as the golf swing. Now throw in children with their short attention spans and typical hijinks and now you’re taking things to another level. Golf maybe challenging, but there is no reason why it can’t be fun to learn and few people teach children better than Kate Tempesta. At locations ranging from NYC to Montauk, “fun” is the bedrock of Kate’s teaching philosophy
Saturday Jul 06, 2013
Saturday Jul 06, 2013
Certainly Long Island native and amateur standout, Annie Park would have preferred to play the weekend at the 2013 U.S. Open, but hopefully Annie left picturesque Sebonack Golf Club in Southampton with her head held high and the confidence that she has a bright future on the horizon.
Saturday Jun 29, 2013
Saturday Jun 29, 2013
One could only imagine the sense of honor one would surely feel upon being elected the President of the historic United Golf Association, but to be the President of the USGA during the 2013 Championship season must feel extraordinarily special for current President, Glen Nager. This championship season is richly layered with historic events.
Saturday Jun 22, 2013
Saturday Jun 22, 2013
The On Par radio show is proud to present Michael Miranda. “Mike” as his friends call him, is another one of those special golfers that calls Long Island home. Standing over 6 feet and weighing 200 pounds, Mike fits the mold of the modern golfer. He’s been playing golf since his 8 years of age and has been playing on the Middle Country High School varsity golf team since the 8th grade. Michael is a two-time Suffolk County Champion.
Saturday Jun 15, 2013
Saturday Jun 15, 2013
The On Par radio show is proud to have legendary golf instructor, Jim McLean join the program this Saturday. While Hogan’s 1-iron makes its historic return to Merion GC this week for the 2013 U.S. Open, McLean will be on the show to discuss his new book–”The Complete Hogan: A Shot-by-Shot Analysis of Golf’s Greatest Swing.”