On this edition of Next on the Tee I’m joined by PGA Tour Rules Official Stephen Cox, 8 Time Women’s Canadian Long Drive Champion Lisa “Longball” Vlooswyk, and World Renowned Golf Club Designer Jesse Ortiz.
Stephen Cox shared his thoughts on the rules changes set to go into play in January and the difficulty they have calling a violation on players for rules they know will change in just a few months. He also talked about their responsibility in setting up the courses each week, having to tell NBC they had to move a TV tower, and the impact moving The Players Championship from May to March will have on the course, especially if they have a colder than normal winter in northern Florida.
Lisa “Longball” Vlooswyk talked about what it’s like playing in Pro-Ams and corporate outings and the reaction men have when she booms one off the tee. She also talked about the work she’s doing as the Canadian Lead for Women’s Golf Day, helping to bring more women into the game. Lisa also shared some tips to help us add distance off the tee.
Jesse Ortiz talked about his low profile, tri-metal fairway woods that he designed for Orlimar Golf, which took the golf industry by storm back in the late 1990’s. We also discussed the great fairway woods and hybrids he designed for Bobby Jones Golf and what drove him to leave the golf industry after 50 years.
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