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S12, Episode 39 Part 2: Stepping Into Greatness: Matt Cahill’s Path from Junior Golf to Seminole
Sep 12, 2025 29:49 S12 E39

S12, Episode 39 Part 2: Stepping Into Greatness: Matt Cahill’s Path from Junior Golf to Seminole

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S12, Episode 39 Part 2: Stepping Into Greatness: Matt Cahill’s Path from Junior Golf to Seminole
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In Part 2 of Season 12, Episode 39, I’m joined by Matt Cahill, the man chosen by the legendary Bob Ford himself to succeed him as Head PGA Professional at Seminole Golf Club. When Ford retired, his short list for the role had just one name—and Club President Jimmy Dunne agreed.

Matt shares his perspective on what it’s like working for two icons of the game and answers the fun question: who’s tougher to impress—Bob Ford or Jimmy Dunne? Beyond being a world-class professional, Matt is also a terrific player. He takes us back to his junior days competing in the Junior Team Championship, the U.S. Junior Amateur, the U.S. Amateur, and even teeing it up at the PGA Championship a couple of years ago at Oak Hill.

You’ll hear some of his favorite memories from those events, the incredible fields he competed against, plus what it was like working at Shoal Creek, Oakmont, Shinnecock Hills as part of the team that hosted the 2018 U.S. Open, and now at Seminole.

Matt is so much fun. He is a great player, but he's an even better person. It comes shining through during our conversation. I know you're going to love that and him.