Golf Talk Radio With Mike & Billy Podcasts

Mike's Course - Mike & Billy discuss Tiger Woods car accident and ask the question; why don't golf carts and school buses have seat belts?Joey Hidock, Director of Instruction, PGA Class A Professional and currently ranked one of the Top 20 Instructors in the state of Florida by Golf Digest. Joey was hands-on during the research and development of the MG system including the actual filming and mapping of Tour players to develop 'the Model'. His passion for instruction is unwavering and his operation of the MG system is flawless. He is frequently a guest speaker for PGA of America and LPGA T&CP events around the country. Joey heads up 'Putting on Smiles', a local charitable organization that assists critically ill children at the Arnold Palmer Children's Hospital in Orlando.At ModelGolf, we can't promise a perfect golf swing, or a golf swing exactly like Tiger's – no one can. What we can promise is the most effective video analysis system for improving golf swings. Our system reveals common golf swing c

Ladies Links Fore Golf was founded in 2006, the dream of ten dynamic women, who have dedicated their professional careers to empowering others. Our team is composed of three of the LPGA's top teaching professionals, including Class A Professional Lynn Stellman; Debbie O'Connell, 2007 winner of the LPGA's Nancy Lopez Achievement Award; Sue Powers, Class A Professional ; and Teresa Zamboni, 2007 winner of the LPGA's National Teacher of the Year Award. Other team members include: Dr. Kendra Brown, psychologist; Tracy Reeves, certified personal trainer; Lisa Freeman, a marketing communications and public relations consultant; Denise Houston, Director of Web Systems and Services; and Cathy Brennan, Director of Member Relations.The mission of Ladies Links Fore Golf is to create a coast- to-coast women's golfing community where women can link up to learn, practice, compete and share in the many facets in the game of golf. Our web site, http://www.ll4g.com/ utilizes online outreach, instruction and support services t

During Mike's Course - Mike and Billy discuss golf and the upcoming Thanksgiving week as well as what golf pro's do during the many holidays throughout the year.  Sumi-E: Asian art form of black ink painting. Elegant, clean lines. Focused, practiced, serene, and beautiful.Sumi-G: Sumi-G translates the spirit of the Sumi-E art form as inspiration for stylish and smart golf products. Sumi-G streamlines how golf is played, eliminating steps that break concentration, and become part of the player's process. Sumi-G makes the golf experience more enjoyable, reflecting the essence of the game: feel, simplicity, process, and presence.Our philosophy is uncomplicated: create simple, useful, and elegant products for the avid golfer.Sumi-G launched at the 2009 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando and debuted three product collections: The Trunk, The Tee, and The Green. Sumi-G products span the golf journey and complement every player. Sumi-G collections tell a story and provide golfers with the tools they need to enjoy the co

If one piece of equipment could instantly change your game, would you get it? To many, golf represents the relentless pursuit of unattainable perfection. There is always room for improvement and any number of 'cool' products purchased in the hope of improving your game. But when was the last time any of those products truly delivered a performance edge? Makkar - The Performance AdvantageFind out what several PGA pros and a growing number of golf enthusiasts already know - Makkar works, and works instantly! Game changing benefits include: Increased Strength In a game of inches, how much of a difference would extra distance off the tee make? Increases in overall strength can translate to game enhancing increases in clubhead speed. Improved BalanceAccuracy is, in-part, the by-product of maintaining optimal alignment and balance throughout your swing. Enhanced balance and alignment leads to better mechanics - a critical factor in avoiding trouble off the tee, hitting more fairways and correcting a slice.Consisten

To open the show during Mike's Course - Mike & Billy discuss the local 2009 Straight Down Fall Classic Golf Tournament held in San Luis Obispo County at the San Luis Obispo Country Club.  Mike & Billy also announce their NEW GTR Partner - Adams Golf - www.adamsgolf.com.  Utopia Golf Products is a young company headquartered in the tiny Texas town of Utopia (population: 300). The company's coming-out party took place at the PGA Fall Expo in early September in Las Vegas, where its uniquely designed putters garnered a "Best New Product" award.Utopia's first putters to market are the TXR I and TXR II. All putters are designed, milled, hand-assembled, painted and polished in tiny Utopia, and with company founders and designers Scott Saunders and Michael Hillis checking them out.The company describes the TXR 1 as a "cavity-back blade" and the TXR II as a "heel-shafted cavity-back mallet."So what's unique about the design? That ridge you can see in the photo above of the TXR 1. That ridge - a raised, thin le

The inside down the line a revolutionary breakthrough in game improvement for Putting. The best putters in the world will admit that they try to swing the putter a little inside on the back stroke and then release the putter head down the line on the through stroke. It only makes sense if you want the ball to go straight down the line you need to release your putter head down the line. The Inside Down the Line™ Putting Track will teach you to putt like the best players in the world. Simply place the heel of your putter against the vertical portion of the track. As you make your stroke allow the putter head to stay in contact with the Inside Down the Line™ Putting Track at all times. The putter head will swing a little inside, then down the line on the through stroke. You won't believe how many putts you can make using the Inside Down the Line™ Putting Track. It will feel natural and effortless and the results will be remarkable! You notice the ball rolling like it has over-spin on it. The ball will track r

During Mike's Course - Mike & Billy discuss the upcoming Straight Down Fall Classic and the challenges the golf industry faces not only economically but also with resources such as water.  Introducing Acculength, the only custom fit Junior clubs that grow with your child. Most juniors develop their swings using faulty equipment that leads to life long swing flaws. Historically, kids learned the game with adult clubs that were cut down to junior size, but were still way too heavy and unbalanced which made learning the game difficult for even the most athletic kids.Accu-Length's Custom Fit System Makes Learning the Game EasyPGA teaching professionals agree that a correctly fitted club is the most important factor in a junior golfer's development. It provides them a better chance to get the ball airborne consistently and is critical to proper swing motion.Custom fit for length, weight, and balanceNo transition between sets – your child will learn the game using only one set, saving you money and speeding up

Mike and Billy host their 5th Annual GTR Halloween show!  Mike & Billy share personal golf horror stories and the unbelieveable stories that occur every year at golf courses around the world.  Also GTR golf horror trivia check it out!!Avila Beach Golf Resort - www.avilabeachresort.com Blacklake Golf Resort - www.blacklake.comInn at Avila Beach - www.avilabeachca.comAvila LaFonda Hotel - www.avilalafondahotel.comGolfland Warehouse - www.golflandwarehouse.comSlickstix - www.slickstix.comFor more information on Golf Talk Radio with Mike & Billy visit www.golftalkradio.com and visit www.centralcoasttoday.com for Golf Talk TV with Mike & Billy. 

Mike and Billy host their 5th Annual GTR Halloween show!  Mike & Billy share personal golf horror stories and the unbelieveable stories that occur every year at golf courses around the world.  Also joining Mike & Billy in studio professional bag pipe players check it out!!Avila Beach Golf Resort - www.avilabeachresort.com Blacklake Golf Resort - www.blacklake.comInn at Avila Beach - www.avilabeachca.comAvila LaFonda Hotel - www.avilalafondahotel.comGolfland Warehouse - www.golflandwarehouse.comSlickstix - www.slickstix.comFor more information on Golf Talk Radio with Mike & Billy visit www.golftalkradio.com and visit www.centralcoasttoday.com for Golf Talk TV with Mike & Billy. 

Mike and Billy play the Golf Talk Radio golf trivia games Driver of the Day, PGA Mystery Tour Player and Chip Away at It.  Also Mike Zimmerman calls into the show to promote his golf tournament on Friday, October 30th at the Blacklake Golf Resort in Nipomo, California - www.blacklake.com.  Avila Beach Golf Resort - www.avilabeachresort.com Blacklake Golf Resort - www.blacklake.comInn at Avila Beach - www.avilabeachca.comAvila LaFonda Hotel - www.avilalafondahotel.comGolfland Warehouse - www.golflandwarehouse.comSlickstix - www.slickstix.comFor more information on Golf Talk Radio with Mike & Billy visit www.golftalkradio.com and visit www.centralcoasttoday.com for Golf Talk TV with Mike & Billy. 

The Goal with the Swinkey was to design to most efficient golf training tool available. What makes the most efficient golf training tool? I believe that the fairest answer to that question is that it must be the sort of golf training aid that has the best impact on your golf game. It would be a training tool that produces the best results in terms of improvement in your golf game over the shortest period of time.There are many good training tools out there. There are aids that help you with your full swing, your putting, short game, swing plane, power, fitness, flexibility, setup, etc. Each of them have a purpose in helping a person's game and it depends on the individuals game in deciding which one to purchase and use. Some want more power, some want to work on their setup, others want to improve their putting. So to answer the question, what would be the best training aid out there it would depend on the individual and what area they need the most improvement. If someone is struggling with their putting the

Cleatskins Golf (also known as Golfskins) slip over your golf shoes/cleats and take you quickly from the golf course to the street or anywhere you want to goTaking the athletic footwear industry to the next step, Cleatskins announced the debut of its innovative and stylish accessory designed to fit over cleated shoes and quickly and conveniently take athletes from the field to the street. The unique rubber shell addresses the needs of sports‐minded individuals active in soccer, baseball, football, golf and other outdoor sports.Cleatskins conveniently converts cleats into street shoes with two sleek designs, Cleatskins Sole and Cleatskins Golf, constructed of SKINTEKTM rubber, a revolutionary formulation of compression molded rubber. Cleatskins Sole features a flexible shell that fits over plastic and rubber cleated footwear, snugly cupping the shoe from the bottom. Cleatskins Sole fits over almost all cleated footwear, including football, baseball, soccer and other cleated shoes, to make it easier than ever b

During Mike's Course Mike and Billy discuss Golf Talk Radio partnerships and the challenges of the radio industry.  Mike & Billy interview Jim Hackenberg, PGA the inventor of the KG Orange Whip Trainer this is the ultimate golf swing trainer and fitness tool for today's golfer and athlete. It is versatile, dynamic and the most effective swing aid on the market. Consistent use of the Orange Whip will improve your golf swing and provide an essential core-muscle workout. The elegant design combines a counter-weighting system and flexible shaft that work together to promote the natural golf swing motion unique to each individual. The Orange Whip will help you find your ideal swing plane, create "tour pro" lag, achieve perfect sequence of motion, and promote balance that's supported from the ground up. Your strength, flexibility, and swing speed will increase, and your shot-making will become more accurate and consistent.~ Let it Whip ~ www.orangewhiptrainer.comAvila Beach Golf Resort - www.avilabeachresort.co

S-Blade Putters - Matt PhillipsPATENTED TECHNOLOGYThe Spherical Blade putters, known as "S-Blade", are both USGA and R&A rules-compliant and patented in the UK with patents pending in Europe, USA and Japan. The putters look conventional, but crucially, the face is very gently spherical in shape.The radius of the 'north-south' convex curve is precisely measured to ensure the point of impact on the ball is always just above its mid-point, or equator.This means the putter always impacts the top half of the ball to ensure immediate top over bottom roll. Ever since Ivor Thom designed the original S-Blade putter, "putting accuracy first" has been the guiding principle of Spherical Blade. Now, the unique, patented, spherical face of the S-Blade and its unrivalled performance benefits are perfectly complemented by style and finish.The Spherical Blade putters, known as "S-Blade", are R&A rules-compliant and patented in the UK with patents pending in Europe, USA and Japan. The putters look conventional, but cru

During Mike's Course, Mike and Billy discuss golf being added to the 2016 Olympics and the differeneces between men and women on they golf course from how the act, follow the rules and dress.Beth Januzzi-Underhill Golf-Chic Boutique and Sport-Chic Boutique were founded with the premise that women lead busy lives, but still wish to look fashionable as they transition between the greens and meetings, children's events and the tennis courts, running errands and the gym. Women want to have fun with their sport and a big part of that is their attire and accessories.We carry popular, national brands at more than competitive prices including Jamie Sadock, DKNY Golf, Sport Haley, Keri Golf, Bennington , Sun Mountain , Trigelle, Lela Designs, Puma, Claudia Romana, Sweet Lies, Pink Tee, Green Tee Apparel, Total Kids Wear, Golfstream Shoes, Tifosi, Evertan, Glove-It, Nicole Miller, Ame & Lulu, Bonnie Marcus, Bella and more.Secure checkout, fast and reliable shipping, monthly newsletters including tips for women golf

Jim McLean shares the secret to a better swing and a better gameIt's what every great golfer knows and every struggling player wants to know: how to find "the slot," the perfect channel through which the shaft and club head can meet the ball on the downswing for a more powerful, accurate, and consistent swing.Great ball-strikers like Ben Hogan, Sam Snead, and Jack Nicklaus were slot swingers. Today, Tiger Woods, Sergio Garcia and Jim Furyk provide dramatic examples. Now leading golf instructor Jim McLean shows you how to find the slot to take your game to the next level. With step-by-step instructions and more than eighty illustrations by leading golf illustrator Phil Franke, The Slot Swing makes it easy.There are 3 basic swing shapes and many backswing planes, but there is justone "slot" for the downswing. It's that perfect channel through which theshaft and club head can meet the ball on the downswing for a more powerful,accurate, and consistent swing. It's what every great golfer knows and everystruggling

Joining Mike and Billy in the ESPN 1280am studio is CJ Cilas for the first hour of the show.  Also during the first hour of the show GTR "Fore Play" golf trivia sponsored by Avila La Fonda Hotel and the Inn at Avila Beach.  Avila Beach Golf Resort - www.avilabeachresort.com Blacklake Golf Resort - www.blacklake.comInn at Avila Beach - www.avilabeachca.comAvila LaFonda Hotel - www.avilalafondahotel.comGolfland Warehouse - www.golflandwarehouse.comSlickstix - www.slickstix.comFor more information on Golf Talk Radio with Mike & Billy visit www.golftalkradio.com and visit www.centralcoasttoday.com for Golf Talk TV with Mike & Billy. 

Rookie MINA HARIGAE was not only the 2009 Player of the Year and the Rookie of the Year, but she might have also been the surprise player of the year. Not that anyone thought the Californian couldn't play – just that at age 19, when she emerged as the winner of back-to-back titles at the Ladies Titan Tire Challenge in Iowa, and at the Tour's only 72-hole major championship, the Michelob ULTRA Duramed FUTURES Players Championship in Decatur, Ill., and even then, adding a third season title at the Falls Auto Group Classic in Kentucky, Harigae was starting to look like a young pro with a bright, bright future and ice water in her veins.By season's end on Sunday last week, Harigae had earned $88,386 in 16 events, in addition, had also earned honors as Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year."Last year, I would have never thought I'd be in this position," said Harigae. "I feel like I grew as a player and a person on the Duramed FUTURES Tour. My main goal was to earn my full [LPGA] card, but getting Player of the

Joining Mike & Billy LIVE in the ESPN 1280am studio is Ogie, the World's Fastest Golfer!  Ogie currently holds the record for most golf balls hit in one minute at 105.  You can learn more about Ogie at www.ogiespromise.com .  Nancy Henderson COOA Class A member of both the LPGA and PGA, Henderson's post at the T&CP has involved the day-to-day operations of the association, including its educational programs, tournament offerings, certification and testing. Prior to heading up the T&CP, she served for seven years as director of golf and general manager at LPGA International Golf Course – home course of the LPGA. At LPGA International, she planned, directed and supervised all aspects of daily operations, including management of the entire golf complex, clubhouse operations, food and beverage, golf course maintenance, marketing and public relations.Henderson came to LPGA International after eight years at Orange Lake Resort and Country Club in Kissimmee, Fla., where she was named as the 1998 Director

Mike & Billy interview Brian Mogg, PGA Instructor for PGA Tour Player Y.E. Yang.  A native of Tacoma, Washington, Brian moved to Orlando in 1985 after graduating from Ohio State with All-American Honors. Over the next seven years, he recorded a top PGA Tour finish of 2nd at the 1988 Southern Farm Bureau Classic as well as six top 25 finishes on the Nationwide Tour. He also compiled top ten finishes in eleven different countries while competing internationally. He participated in the 1995 US Open and finished 3rd in the 2001 Callaway Pebble Beach Invitational.Brian was voted by his peers to be a Golf Magazine Top 100 Golf Instructor in 2004 and has repeated this honor in 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008 and 2009.Top 100 Instructors are the Elite Instructors as voted by the 28,000+ members of the PGA.Brian joined the Leadbetter Academy in 1993 and eventually became the Director of Instruction from 1997-2001.In January 2002, he opened the Brian Mogg Performance Center at Keene's Pointe. This center focuses on deve