S13, Ep 13: Golf Instruction Hall of Famer Jim McLean + Nicklaus Design Insights with Michael Riley | Improve Your Golf Knowledge & Course Strategy

Hi folks… welcome in to this bonus edition of Next on the Tee—where golf legends live and your game gets better.

This week, I’m joined by two incredible guests from different sides of the game.

First, Hall of Fame instructor Jim McLean shares insights from his legendary career, including his recent induction into the PGA of America Hall of Fame, stories from his college days at the University of Houston where he teamed with other golf legends and great friend of the show John Mahaffey, plus Bruce Lietzke, Bobby Watkins, Bill Rodgers, and Tom Jenkins to dominate and win the 1970 National Championship. He writes all about it in his new book, "The Houston Dynasty, Tales From College Golf's Greatest Team," which is available now on Amazon.com. From there, I get his take on technology vs. feel in modern golf instruction, we dive into his work developing players around the world, like James Nicholas, who recently won on the Korn Ferry Tour, and what it was like opening his golf school in South Korea.

Then, golf course designer Michael Riley joins me to talk about building world-class courses with the Nicklaus Design team, his award-winning work at Reunion Golf Club, and how great courses are created from vision to reality. You’ll also hear stories about working with Jack Nicklaus, taking long plane rides on Air Bear with him, and the competitive spirit of the “Big 3” in course design. From there, we get into the work he's doing designing backyard putting greens for Southwest Greens. Ever dreamed of having a putting green in your backyard? I know I have. Michael can make that dream come true...

If you’re looking for golf tips, instruction insights, course design secrets, and great golf stories, this episode has it all.

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