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Tom Watson



As the British Open is rapidly approaching, Host Tom Brassell and Technical Specialist Kenny Nicholson talk with 5-Time Open Champion, Tom Watson. Mr. Watson shares some of his fondest British Open memories, from his first win at Carnoustie in 1975, on to his 'Duel in the Sun' with Jack Nicklaus at Turnberry in 1977, and of course, his epic performance as runner up last year at Turnberry at age 59. Mr. Watson also talks about his recently released instructional DVD set, 'Lessons Of A Lifetime', that is now available in our stores and online at edwinwattsgolf.com.


SST-PURE



GolfBetter Host Tom Brassell and Technical Specialist Kenny Nicholson turn the clock back a couple of months and share an interview they had in Orlando with Mr. Dick Weiss, Founder and CEO of SST-PURE, which stands for 'Strategic Shaft Technologies – Plane of Uniform Repeatability'. Mr. Weiss shares the history of SST PURE, the science and technology behind the process of PUREing shafts, the amazing sucess that they have had on tour and how consumers can incorporate this process with their clubs at Edwin Watts Golf. Tom and Kenny also announce the winner of the Titleist balls from Episode 76.


Ask Kenny



In this episode, GolfBetter host Tom Brassell, Edwin Watts Vice President of Purchasing Kerry Kabase, and Senior Buyer Mike Klugh answer questions from listeners. Topics discussed are golf ball fitting, assistance for players with arthritis, being fit for wet weather play, what it means when a golfer 'short sides' themselves, and GPS Devices vs Laser Rangefinders.


Annika Sorenstam



GolfBetter Host Tom Brassell and Technical Specialist Kenny Nicholson talk with LPGA Hall of Famer Annika Sorenstam in this episode. After retiring from competitive golf in 2008 with 89 victories worldwide and 10 major championships, Annika talks about her new life away from the Tour; her family, her first golf course design project in Belek, Turkey, the Annika Foundation and Annika Academy, and her 16 year relationship with Callaway Golf. She also touches on the upcoming Callaway Days at Edwin Watts Golf, where the Grand Prize for the contest is the 'Soren-Slam Package', where the winner receives a trip to the Annika Academy in Orlando with Annika.


The Players



The GolfBetter Podcast show goes on the road again, this time to Edwin Watts Golf's Jacksonville Beach, Florida location during the week of The Players Championship. In this episode, Tom and Kenny interview PGA Tour Player Steve Marino and Cleveland Golf Representative Chip Holcombe. Steve talks about his year on tour in 2010; Chip talks about the 'Year of the Wedge' promotion currently in Edwin Watts stores, and also, offers a Cleveland CG15 Wedge as a register to win prize for one of our lucky listeners.


Adams Golf



Adams Golf Sr. Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Scott Blevins, joins Tom and Kenny in studio for this episode. Scott discusses the new Pro Black CB1 and CB2 Black irons, Puglielli wedges and Idea Super Hybrids that are currently being launched from Adams Golf. Scott also offers an Adams Idea Super Hybrid as a Register to Win prize for one of our listeners!


Cobra Golf



GolfBetter Host Tom Brassell and Technical Specialist Kenny Nicholson talk with Mr. Tom Preece, Cobra Golf's Vice President of Research and Development. Mr. Preece talks about the development cycle and benefits of the new line up of products from Cobra, from the S2 Drivers and Fairways, to the S2 Max Irons and the Baffler Rail Hybrid. Mr. Preece was also kind enough to offer a Baffler Rail as a prize for a lucky 'Register to Win' listener.


Jack Nicklaus – Masters Memories



The great Jack Nicklaus spends time with GolfBetter Host Tom Brassell and Technical Specialist Kenny Nicholson in this Masters week episode. Beginning with his first appearance at Augusta as an amateur in 1959, all the way to his 1986 record 6th win, the Golden Bear shares some of his fondest Masters Memories. Be sure to register for a chance to win a set of Nicklaus Polarity HP Irons, courtesy of Nicklaus Golf!


PGA Tour Field Reps



The GolfBetter Podcast show continues on the road at Edwin Watts Golf's Turkey Lake Road store in Orlando, Florida during the week of the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill, where Tom and Kenny talk technical with Nike Golf's Tour Rep Steve Stach, and Wilson Staff's Tour Rep Ron Graham. Steve and Ron give us a “behind the scenes look” of their jobs out on tour working with their touring professionals.