Stop Chasing the Perfect Swing. Start Playing Better Golf. Some Great Golf Instruction Coming Your Way...
- S13E55
- 1:28:50
- October 24th 2026
What does a PGA Tour caddie say when his player feels the pressure—and why does your best driving-range swing sometimes disappear on the first tee?
This week on Next on the Tee, I welcome PGA Tour caddie Colton Heisey and golf instructor Daniel Guest for conversations packed with inside-the-ropes stories and practical ways to improve your game.
Colton shares his journey from Pennsylvania caddie days to getting the call to be on the bag for Max Homa in the Bahamas—with just three days to get there and no passport. He reflects on working with Sahith Theegala, Matthew Wolff, Brandon Matthews, and Lexi Thompson as well, plus the emotions of earning his first PGA Tour victory alongside Ricky Castillo at the Puerto Rico Open.
We also explore how caddies earn trust, recognize nerves, and help players reset after a poor shot. Plus, hear the story behind a jaw-dropping Brandon Matthews drive that required carrying the ball 355 yards over water to get the eagle they needed to make the cut, and Colton’s two simple course-management tips for amateur golfers.
Then, Imagen Golf founder Daniel Guest explains his approach to helping golfers improve without overwhelming them with swing positions. We discuss:
• Identifying your biggest miss and building a personalized improvement plan
• Addressing a persistent slice
• Practicing more like you play so your range work transfers to the course
• Setting realistic distance expectations and choosing clubs that help you score
• Questioning common swing advice, including “keep your head down”
From managing pressure to making smarter decisions, these conversations offer ideas you can take straight to your next round—with a little Vitamin G for gratitude along the way.
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Next on the Tee, Where Golf Legends Live & Your Game Gets Better
Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro is a conversation-driven golf podcast built on gratitude, storytelling, and a genuine love for the game. Each week, award-winning host Chris Mascaro welcomes golf legends, major champions, top instructors, broadcasters, caddies, and industry insiders to share the stories you won’t hear anywhere else—stories that entertain, inspire, and help you play better golf.
More than swing tips and scorecards, Next on the Tee is about the people who make the game special. From behind-the-scenes moments at major championships to practical instruction you can take straight to the course, every episode blends insight, heart, and a deep appreciation for the game’s traditions and its future.
Whether you’re a lifelong golfer or simply someone who loves great stories, this is your front-row seat to the heart of the game—where golf legends live, your game gets better, and gratitude always leads the way.
And as always…thank you for pressing play and sharing the show.
Meet the Host
I’m Chris Mascaro, who is blessed to be the award-winning host and creator of Next on the Tee. The heart of the show is a deep gratitude for my guests who share great stories, and a genuine love for the game of golf. Each week, I’m fortunate to sit down with golf legends, major champions, top instructors, broadcasters, caddies, and storytellers who are kind enough to share their time, insights, and experiences with all of us.
I believe golf is at its best when it brings people together. My goal with every episode is to go beyond the leaderboard and the swing tips, and instead focus on the stories, lessons, and moments that stay with us—both on and off the course. I want listeners to enjoy the game more, think about it a little differently, and feel connected to the people who have shaped it.
Next on the Tee has been honored with multiple industry awards, including w3, Davey, and Communicator Awards, and I’m incredibly grateful for that recognition. Even more meaningful to me is the community that’s grown around the show—“Next on the Tee Nation.” I never take for granted that you choose to spend your time here, and I’m thankful every time you press play.
At the end of the day, I approach each episode with humility, curiosity, and appreciation—for the guests who trust me with their stories, and for the listeners who continue to take the journey with me.