The Ryder Cup Miracle, U.S. Open Secrets & PGA Tour Survival Stories with Brendan Walsh & David Jackson
- S13E39
- 1:05:43
- August 4th 2026
Go behind the ropes of golf's biggest championships on this episode of Next on the Tee.
Former Director of Golf at The Country Club at Brookline, Brendan Walsh takes you inside what it really takes to host the Ryder Cup, U.S. Open, and U.S. Amateur, while sharing unforgettable stories from the historic 1999 Ryder Cup, his thoughts on Ryan Fox's Open Championship victory, the controversial rulings involving Scottie Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau, the game's pace-of-play problem, and why fan behavior has become one of the Tour's biggest challenges.
Then, former PGA Tour player and University of Florida All-American David Jackson shares his incredible journey from surviving one of the toughest PGA Tour Q-Schools ever to winning on what is now the Korn Ferry Tour. He reflects on competing against future stars like Brad Faxon, Bob Estes, Billy Mayfair, and Duffy Waldorf, earning his PGA Tour card, and what it takes to succeed at the highest level. David also offers an inside look at coaching LPGA rising star Megan Schofill and why he believes she's poised for a breakthrough on the LPGA Tour.
If you're passionate about golf, PGA Tour, Ryder Cup, U.S. Open, Open Championship, major championships, golf instruction, course setup, Q-School, Korn Ferry Tour, and the stories behind the game, this episode delivers exclusive insights you won't hear anywhere else.
Press play and discover what really happens behind the scenes at golf's biggest events—from championship preparation and Tour life to unforgettable moments that shaped the game.
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