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Next on the Tee: Champions Tour pro Rob Labritz talks grind of Q-School

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2 Min Read Nov. 15, 2023 | 2 years Ago
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On this episode of Next on the Tee, host Chris Mascaro is joined by top instructors Tom Patri and John Hughes, along with Champions Tour pro Rob Labritz and PGA Tour SuperStore chief merchandising officer Randy Peitsch.

Patri reflects on two feel-good stories from the Bermuda Championship in the performances of Tyson Alexander and Camilo Villegas’ inspirational victory.

Labritz discusses his journey through Champions Tour Q-School in 2021. He was the medalist, which earned him his Tour card. Hear about his grind to get there and also his thoughts on perhaps the best bogey save Mascaro has seen which earned Labritz the final spot in last week’s Charles Schwab Cup championship.

Peitsch shares several gift ideas for the golf enthusiast, plus some new tech items that have recently hit the shelves. He also gets into the new TGL League. Arthur Blank not only owns the Atlanta Falcons, he also owns the PGA Tour SuperStore and the new Atlanta franchise in the TGL.

Hughes, a PGA master professional, offers tips for how to make more putts when faced with fast downhill lies, as well as some mental tips when pitching over a pond and how to get more distance off the tee. He also talks about hosting a golf schools near McLemore this year where he got a first-hand look at the second course that Bill Bergin and Rees Jones are co-designing called The Keep.

Listen: Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro

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