S13, Ep 14: Matthew Fitzpatrick’s Winning Formula, Cross-Handed Chipping Secrets & Unbelievable Golf Stories with Jay Delsing | Next on the Tee
- S13E14
- 1:28:45
- April 5th 2026
If you’re looking for golf tips, golf instruction, and unforgettable golf stories, this episode of Next on the Tee delivers all three.
On this episode I'm joined by Golf Magazine Top 100 Alumni Instructor Tom Patri and former PGA Tour pro and one of the most positive people on the planet, Jay Delsing, for a powerful mix of game-improvement advice, PGA Tour insights, and behind-the-scenes stories from the world of golf.
Tom Patri kicks things off by breaking down Matthew Fitzpatrick’s win at the Valspar Championship, including what set his game apart and what everyday golfers can learn from it. Tom also explains cross-handed chipping—why players like Fitzpatrick and Kevin Kisner use it, how it works, and whether it can help improve your short game. Plus, hear Tom’s thoughts on US President's Cup Captain Brandt Snedeker, who had a chance to win the Valspar, and early Masters predictions.
Then, Jay Delsing joins the show with stories that are almost too incredible to believe. From playing college golf at UCLA under legendary coach Eddie Merrins alongside stars like Corey Pavin and Duffy Waldorf, to unexpected rounds of golf with Sean Connery and encounters with Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, Jay shares unforgettable moments from his life in and around the game. He also reflects on his father’s Major League Baseball career, including a World Series win with the Yankees and unforgettable matchups against legends like Bob Feller.
Whether you want to lower your scores, improve your short game, or hear incredible golf stories from inside the ropes, this episode has something for you.
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