Ron Balicki College Golf Preview



Ron Balicki, Senior Writer for GOLFWEEK Magazine, joins host GolfBetter Tom Brassell and Edwin Watts Golf Vice President Kerry Kabase in this episode. Ron discusses the world of collegiate golf and how it has evolved over the years. Ron also talks about some of the top players and teams to watch this year.


TOUR Caddie – Mark Long



Veteran TOUR Caddie, Mark Long, joins GolfBetter Host, Tom Brassell and Technical Specialist, Kenny Nicholson in this episode. Recognized as one of the most respected TOUR caddies, Mark has been a staff advisor to SkyGolf since 2000 and is the author of several yardage books for TOUR players. Mark discusses what life on tour is like for a tour caddie, his time on the bag for Fred Funk and Nolan Henke, the importance of exact yardage for both tour and average players, and also, offers a SkyCaddie SGX as a prize for a GolfBetter listener.


Global Golf Post



Host Tom Brassell and Technical Specialist, Kenny Nicholson interview Global Golf Post's President, Jim Nugent. Jim discusses the concept behind the publication, the reception that it's received in the first year and the future plans for Global Golf Post. Tom and Kenny also announce the winner of the TaylorMade XFT Wedge and Penta golf balls from Episode #81


TaylorMade



TaylorMade Golf's Strategic Account Manager Alan Ragatz and Edwin Watts Vice President of Operations and Purchasing, Kerry Kabase, join GolfBetter host Tom Brassell in this episode. Kerry talks about new products that will be available soon and are now available for pre-ordering. Alan discusses the current TaylorMade product line and the success that they have had this year, highlighted by the new Ghost putter. Alan also offers a TaylorMade XFT Wedge, replacement face and a dozen Penta golf balls for a register to win prize.


Ask Kenny



In this episode, GolfBetter host Tom Brassell and Senior Buyer Mike Klugh answer questions emailed from our listeners. Topics include the most effective swing to make with a hybrid club, graphite shafts as an alternative in irons and what is a 'belleid wedge shot' and how to play it. Tom and Mike also announce the winner of the Titliest Pro VIx golf balls from Episode #79.


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.