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Check Your Ego, Keep Attacking | Dr. Bob Winters & Mark Calcavecchia
Aug 21, 2026 1:14:53 S13 E43

Check Your Ego, Keep Attacking | Dr. Bob Winters & Mark Calcavecchia

Check Your Ego, Keep Attacking | Dr. Bob Winters & Mark Calcavecchia
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About this episode

Golf mental game meets unforgettable PGA Tour stories as 1989 Open Champion Mark Calcavecchia and “The Confidence Doctor” Dr. Bob Winters return to Next on the Tee.

Dr. Bob shares a powerful lesson on how ego can hurt your golf game, particularly on the greens. Using stories and wisdom from legends including Arnold Palmer, Bruce Crampton, Doug Sanders, and Jean Van de Velde, he explains how putting your ego aside can lead to better decisions, more confidence, and lower scores.

Then Mark Calcavecchia takes us inside some remarkable moments from his PGA Tour career. We revisit his record nine consecutive birdies at the 2009 Canadian Open at Glen Abbey, including the hilarious story of what was happening inside his group as the streak kept growing.

Mark also takes us back to his dominant 2001 Phoenix Open victory, when he shot 60 and ultimately won by eight over Rocco Mediate. When did he realize 59 was within reach? And how did he avoid becoming another player who surrendered a huge Sunday lead? Mark explains why, like Arnold Palmer, his philosophy was simple: keep attacking.

Plus, Mark shares his thoughts on the proposed PGA Tour changes for 2028, the possibility of promotion and relegation between the Championship and Challenger Series, and whether we'll continue seeing him on PGA Tour Champions in 2027.

It's golf psychology, putting confidence, PGA Tour history, legendary stories, and plenty of laughs with two longtime favorites.

Next on the Tee — Where Golf Legends Live & Your Game Gets Better.

Key Takeaways

  • Dr. Bob Winters discusses how ego can negatively impact golf performance, particularly on the greens, using stories from golf legends like Arnold Palmer, Bruce Crampton, Doug Sanders, and Jean Van de Velde.
  • Mark Calcavecchia shot nine consecutive birdies at the 2009 Canadian Open at Glen Abbey and won the 2001 Phoenix Open by eight strokes over Rocco Mediate after shooting 60.
  • Mark Calcavecchia's philosophy, similar to Arnold Palmer's, emphasizes continuing to attack rather than playing defensively when holding a lead.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mark Calcavecchia's most notable major championship victory?

He won the 1989 Open Championship.

How many consecutive birdies did Mark Calcavecchia record at the 2009 Canadian Open?

Nine consecutive birdies at Glen Abbey.

What score did Mark Calcavecchia shoot to win the 2001 Phoenix Open?

He shot 60 and won by eight strokes over Rocco Mediate.

What is Dr. Bob Winters known as?

The Confidence Doctor.