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The Open Championship, Royal Birkdale, Underrated 5x Open Champ Peter Thompson, & Putting Tips That Will Save Strokes
Jul 17, 2026 1:00:00 S13 E34

The Open Championship, Royal Birkdale, Underrated 5x Open Champ Peter Thompson, & Putting Tips That Will Save Strokes

The Open Championship, Royal Birkdale, Underrated 5x Open Champ Peter Thompson, & Putting Tips That Will Save Strokes
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Open Championship Week Special: Frank Darby, Tom Patri, Royal Birkdale Preview & Putting Tips That Can Change Your Game

Open Championship week is here, and this episode of Next on the Tee is packed with championship history, game-changing instruction, and unforgettable stories from two of golf's most respected voices.

First, SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio's Frank Darby joins me to discuss receiving the prestigious Deacon Palmer Award, an honor recognizing extraordinary character, perseverance, and mentorship. Frank reflects on his remarkable coaching career at St. John's University, mentoring players like 2011 PGA Champion Keegan Bradley, overcoming a life-threatening heart emergency, the impact of the Metropolitan PGA Section, fan behavior at recent major championships on Long Island, Jordan Spieth's career, and his picks for The Open at Royal Birkdale.

Then, our Resident Director of Instruction, Tom Patri, delivers another round of practical instruction you can immediately use to improve your game. Tom explains the putting adjustment that transformed his own stroke, shares a recent student success story, looks back at the Scottish Open, celebrates the legendary career of five-time Open Champion Peter Thomson, previews this week's championship, and explains why playing Oakmont and Carnoustie over and over again would be golfing hell. We also discuss his annual marathon golf fundraiser and his quest to break his own record of playing 156 holes in a single day.

Whether you're looking for better putting, Open Championship insights, stories from two lifelong PGA Professionals, or simply great golf conversation, this episode delivers all of it.

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