S12, Ep 57 Part 1: Gratitude, Greatness & the Game We Love with Charlie Rymer & Suzy Whaley

To close out Season 12 of Next on the Tee, I’m honored to welcome three wonderful friends who are also outstanding ambassadors of the game — Charlie Rymer, Suzy Whaley, and Hal Sutton — for a special year-end episode filled with gratitude, perspective, and great storytelling.

We kick things off with Charlie Rymer, who shares an update on his health following his victorious battle with Stage 3 colon cancer. Charlie reflects on the faith, family support, and world-class care that helped carry him through. Then he takes us inside an exciting new project he's involved with in Greenville, Tennessee, including a golf course he’s designing alongside Rees Jones — and yes, great food is part of the plan. Charlie also weighs in on the proposed changes to the PGA Tour and where he believes the game is headed.

Next up, Suzy Whaley joins me for a conversation filled with positivity and pride. Positivity is pervasive throughout the Whaley family, which is why Suzy always makes every segment she's a part of so much fun. Suzy talks about captaining the U.S. team to victory at this year’s Junior Ryder Cup, her nomination to the USGA Executive Committee, and her plans to compete in next summer’s U.S. Senior Women’s Open. We also discuss why the red, white, and blue suit her so well — and why her leadership future in American golf feels brighter than ever.

Be sure to return for Part 2, when we wrap up the season with Hal Sutton. Hal shares updates from The Darmoor Club outside of Houston, reflects on Ryder Cup leadership and his choice of Jackie Burke Jr. as an assistant captain in 2004, and takes us back to the era of persimmon woods, blade irons, and balata golf balls — when artistry and imagination mattered as much as power.

As we bring this season to a close, I want to say thank you — to all the wonderful guests for sharing their time, stories, and hearts throughout 2025… and to you, the listeners, for your loyalty, kindness, and support throughout the year. Next on the Tee exists because of the people who care about the game, its history, and one another. I’m deeply grateful you continue to press play, and I hope this episode sends you into the holidays feeling inspired, appreciative, and thankful for the many gifts this game — and this community — continue to give us.

Thank you for being part of the Next on the Tee family.