The Open Doctor: Rees Jones Reveals the Secrets of Great Golf Course Design Plus Top 100 Instructor, Jeff Smith's Mental Game Secrets

This week on Next on the Tee, I'm joined by two of the game's very best. Legendary golf course architect Rees Jones—known worldwide as "The Open Doctor"—shares stories about designing or renovating more than 225 golf courses including 7 US Open sites, 8 PGA Championship courses, 5 Ryder Cup courses, 2 Walker Cup venues, and 1 President's Cup site. Rees also renovated Bethpage Black and explains why the sign stating the course is meant for highly skilled players is no joke. You'll also hear what makes The Keep at McLemore so special, and how he decides where to put the par 3s and par 5s in his course layouts.

Then, Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor Jeff Smith returns to help us all enjoy the game more. Jeff makes every segment he's a part of so much fun. His teaching style makes him one of the most sought-after teachers in our game. Jeff shares practical advice on the mental side of golf, how to flush away the negative thoughts and where we don't want to it and replace it with something positive...but you'll be surprised how he does that. Jeff is great, and you're really going to enjoy and get a lot out of the segment.

If you love golf course architecture, golf instruction, the mental game, golf course design, and stories from the people who continue to shape our game, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Thank you, as always, for pressing play. Sit back, relax, and enjoy another great conversation where golf legends live and your game gets better.