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S13, Ep 29: Shinnecock Hills U.S. Open Preview, Tom Patri, Jack Conger on AimPoint & Joe Grohman's Adaptive Golf Mission
Jun 18, 2026 1:37:12 S13 E29

S13, Ep 29: Shinnecock Hills U.S. Open Preview, Tom Patri, Jack Conger on AimPoint & Joe Grohman's Adaptive Golf Mission

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S13, Ep 29: Shinnecock Hills U.S. Open Preview, Tom Patri, Jack Conger on AimPoint & Joe Grohman's Adaptive Golf Mission
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This week on Next on the Tee, I have another outstanding lineup featuring a trio of Hall of Fame instructors, with game-changing insights from across the golf world.

Leading off is Sunshine State Conference Hall of Famer and Next on the Tee Resident Director of Instruction, Tom Patri. Tom takes us inside Shinnecock Hills. We discuss the challenges of playing Shinnecock when the winds are blowing, the history of the U.S. Open at the course, memorable victories by Raymond Floyd, Corey Pavin, Retief Goosen, and Brooks Koepka, and how only 3 players and 2 winners have ever finished under par there.

Next, Central New York PGA Section Hall of Famer and four-time PGA Teacher of the Year Jack Conger joins the show. Jack shares stories from his remarkable teaching career, offers a fresh perspective on the AimPoint putting system, and explains why many golfers misunderstand how it should be used. He also discusses his work with Fast First Golf and how swinging faster also keeps the ball straighter.

In the final segment, I'm joined by Long Beach PGA Hall of Famer and eight-time Patriot Award winner Joe Grohman. Joe shares the incredible work being done through his Adaptive Golf Program and Foundation, helping military veterans and individuals with physical challenges learn, return to, and enjoy the game of golf. We also revisit Joe's longtime relationship with Earl and Tiger Woods, and also his thoughts on the U.S. Open as well.

If you love golf instruction, U.S. Open history, PGA professionals, putting improvement, adaptive golf, military veteran programs, and stories from the game's most respected teachers, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Join us on Next on the Tee, where golf legends live and your game gets better.

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