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by Gary McCormick Mention professional golf and many, maybe even most golf fans will automatically think of the PGA Tour. As in just about every other sport for which there are professional leagues for both men and women – with the possible exception of tennis – the male professionals overshadow…

by Megan Hart Though you may have spent the last few months fantasizing about your first tee time of the year, it’s still a good idea to do some prep before golf season arrives. Here are a few tips about how you can get ready for the most wonderful time of the year: Keep it short Start by working…

Josh Hayes talks with Long Drive and Guinness World Record Ryan Winther to talk about how his introduction to the sport, switching careers to golf, working with Sasquatch, his goals for 2016, and more. Co-Host Kris Tschetter joins the show to recap her latest Legends Tour event, discuss club…

Golf is an old, wonderful, and — of course — frustrating game. No matter whether you're competing in a sanctioned tournament or just hitting the links with your normal Sunday foursome, you are really only competing against yourself. Putting the tiny ball into the faraway hold — 18 times in a row —…

This past weekend Patriots Honor teamed with 18Birdies to host their first Annual Charity Golf Tournament at HiddenBrooke Golf Club in Vallejo, CA. Both veterans and supporters came to show their appreciation by playing golf for this tremendous cause. Those participating in the tournament included…

Josh Hayes (@JoshHayesFS) & Kris Tschetter @KrisTschetter) talk the latest PGA/LPGA Tour news, Kris talks about how golf sponsorship work for pro players, how tour qualifying works (then and now) and her love for gambling in Vegas! Help support our show by subscribing to the On Par Podcast on…

How Golf Coaches Can Use Technology To Maximize Team Performance By Armando Palomino Let’s face it – coaching golf is tough. Whether you’re a high school or college coach, you are focused on teaching the game, trying maximizing each player’s potential, and driving to get the best performance out of…

Josh Hayes (@JoshHayesFS) and Kris Tschetter (@KrisTschetter) talk with actor, comedian, and avid golfer Christopher Rich (@acecharmer) about last weekend's Caddyshack Charity Golf Tournament in St. Augustine, Florida. Chris talks with us about celebrities and fans, meeting with NBA legend Rick…

In our first episode of the 2016 professional golf season, Josh Hayes (@JoshHayesFS) and Kris Tschetter (@KrisTschetter) talk about their takeaways from this year's Masters tournament, stories about the other side of Ben Hogan, and what it's like being on the LPGA tour. Here's the link to book Kris…

Rumor has it that Arnold Palmer has quite the humor. Since the Arnold Palmer Invitational is in its last day, I thought it would be fun to compile a list of some quirky jokes from around the internet as an ode to the living legend. Since it is also International Happiness Day, what better way to…

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SUN CITY WEST, Ariz., March 6, 2016 – World Golf Hall of Fame member Juli Inkster found a different gear on the back nine in today’s final round of the Walgreens Charity Classic. Paired with Australia’s Wendy Doolan, Inkster trailed Doolan by one shot when the two made the nine-hole turn at…

SUN CITY WEST, Ariz., March 5, 2016 – The leaderboard is jammed after the first round of the Walgreens Charity Classic with four players tied for the lead. Arizonan Christa Johnson of Tucson, World Golf Hall of Famer Juli Inkster of Los Altos, Calif., Lisa Grimes of Alexandria, Minn., and…

With the Leo taking the cake at this years 2016 Oscars, our minds couldn't help but wander back to some great golf films. So, we decided to create a list of the Top 5 Golf Movies Ever Made. These flicks capture the sentiments of one of our favorite sports and make for some great movie nights! Think…

Using Instant Messaging to Serve Our Community We've been developing technology to enhance the golfing experience, both on and off the course. Along the way our team has continually gained knowledge about how to turn that into a reality. It has always been a priority to support our 18Birdies…