Your Best Golf Shot Is Lying to You
- S13E42
- 1:26:46
- August 17th 2026
Your best golf shot may be lying to you. ⛳
You hit that 7-iron 160 yards once—or maybe a few times—so when the GPS says 160, what club comes out of the bag? But what if your normal 7-iron goes 150–155? How about that 10-20 yard chip shot that's hard to dial in. Those are just a couple of topics two of the very best instructors help you with on this episode of Next on the Tee...
My gumba Rob Strano returns for an incredible 26th appearance. Rob and I get into why he grinds the heel of his wedges, plus he shares tips to hit better chips, how to play uneven lies, and why AimPoint gets a bad rap. We also talk Jordan Spieth, and the proposed changes coming to the PGA Tour in 2028.
Then PGA Master Professional John Hughes joins me. We talk about playing for the golfer we actually are instead of the golfer we hope shows up that day—and why better course management may save us more strokes than another swing change.
Two outstanding teachers, and better people. A ton of useful golf instruction. Plenty of laughs. And, of course, a healthy dose of Vitamin G.
🎙️ Your Best Golf Shot Is Lying to You
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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.
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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.