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EPISODE · Oct 1, 2024 · 42 MIN

Mike Visacki - PGA Tour Professional and Viral Sensation

from PAR TEE TIME: My Golf Story · host Kevin Walsh

The Big Mike Story- May 12th 2023Big Mike made Big Mike famous, and now he's at Clovernook, with our Mike.The Clovernook Open provides a first class tournament for rising professional golfers.  This year we welcome professional participant, "Big Mike" Visacki, who recently found stardom in the golf world.  Mike's journey is similar to many of our tournament players, but his emotional moment helped shine the spotlight on the trials and tribulations of professional golfers vying for status on the PGA Tour. (Big Mike #1) Mike Wolfe is a PGA Tour Entertainment videographer.  On a Sunday night in the Spring of 2021 he finished filming Cameron Smith and Marc Leishman win the Zurich Classic team event.  First thing Monday morning he flew to Tampa Florida for the Valspar Championship.  The first stop was that weeks Monday Qualifier, the last chance for hopeful professionals to gain entry into the Valspar Championship.On the second playoff hole (Big Mike #2) Mike Visacki made a 20 foot birdie putt to gain entry into his first ever PGA Tour start.  After making the putt and hugging his caddie the camera caught him holding back tears.  That was just the prelude to the moment that captured everyone's hearts.  Mike Wolfe caught up with Mike Visacki moments later outside the clubhouse, and with camera rolling, witnessed Big Mike Visacki call his father.  On the phone and full of tears he shared the words "I made it" as his father congratulated him.  The video quickly surpassed 12 million views and made Big Mike Visacki a name to remember. Following his start in The Valspar Championship, Mike went on to get a sponsor's invite into another PGA Tour event, The Charles Schwab Challenge.  Visacki not only touched fans, but also PGA Tour players like Justin Thomas who reached out to congratulate and show support for Mike.  Later in 2021 Mike Visacki advanced through Korn Ferry Qualifying to achieve tour status for 2022.  In this episode, Kevin Walsh and Mike Visacki discuss Mike's professional career and some great experiences along the way.  His story is exceptional and well worth listening to...... that golfers and non-golfers alike would love. Golf is like life and if you play golf, you are my friend!  This episode is well worth watching and we hope you enjoy the show! Find out where to purchase PAR TEE Drinks at ...https://drinkpartee.com/apps/store-locator ...and follow our socials at... https://www.instagram.com/drinkpartee/    https://www.instagram.com/parteetimemygolf/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555374627181To explore properties in the Sarasota and surrounding areas, go to https://www.suncoastdreams.com .....or call (941) 220-4000.  To visit Mikes Socials, please visit...https://www.clovernookopen.com/big-mike-storyhttps://www.instagram.com/thebigmikevisacki/?hl=enhttps://www.pgatour.com/player/55751/michael-visackihttps://x.com/visackigolferhttps://www.westfloridagolftour.com/PlayerProfile.aspx?PlayerID=1942https://www.foxsports.com/golf/michael-visacki-playerhttps://golfweek.usatoday.com/2021/05/27/pga-tour-michael-visacki-cry-videographer/https://ucfknights.com/sports/mens-golf/roster/season/2012-13/player/michael-visackihttps://www.pgatour.com/article/news/long-form/2021/11/03/mike-visacki-goes-viral-makes-most-of-it-reaches-next-level-justin-thomas#shorts #golf #golflife #golfswing #cocktails #drinks #party #partee #pool #poolparty #beach #beachparty #beachbunny #fishing  #boating #yachts #sunset #cruising #pga #lpga #sunset #UF  #gators  #FGCU  #USF #hurricanes #canes #fau #america #liberty #ucf #pga #pgatour #wfgt #floridagolf #podcastSupport the show

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The Big Mike Story- May 12th 2023Big Mike made Big Mike famous, and now he's at Clovernook, with our Mike.The Clovernook Open provides a first class tournament for rising professional golfers.  This year we welcome professional participant, "Big Mike" Visacki, who recently found stardom in the golf world.  Mike's journey is similar to many of our tournament players, but his emotional moment helped shine the spotlight on the trials and tribulations of professional golfers vying for status on the PGA Tour. (Big Mike #1) Mike Wolfe is a PGA Tour Entertainment videographer.  On a Sunday night in the Spring of 2021 he finished filming Cameron Smith and Marc Leishman win the Zurich Classic team event.  First thing Monday morning he flew to Tampa Florida for the Valspar Championship.  The first stop was that weeks Monday Qualifier, the last chance for hopeful professionals to gain entry into the Valspar Championship.On the second playoff hole (Big Mike #2) Mike Visacki made a 20 foot birdie putt to gain entry into his first ever PGA Tour start.  After making the putt and hugging his caddie the camera caught him holding back tears.  That was just the prelude to the moment that captured everyone's hearts.  Mike Wolfe caught up with Mike Visacki moments later outside the clubhouse, and with camera rolling, witnessed Big Mike Visacki call his father.  On the phone and full of tears he shared the words "I made it" as his father congratulated him.  The video quickly surpassed 12 million views and made Big Mike Visacki a name to remember. Following his start in The Valspar Championship, Mike went on to get a sponsor's invite into another PGA Tour event, The Charles Schwab Challenge.  Visacki not only touched fans, but also PGA Tour players like Justin Thomas who reached out to congratulate and show support for Mike.  Later in 2021 Mike Visacki advanced through Korn Ferry Qualifying to achieve tour status for 2022.  In this episode, Kevin Walsh and Mike Visacki discuss Mike's professional career and some great experiences along the way.  His story is exceptional and well worth listening to...... that golfers and non-golfers alike would love. Golf is like life and if you play golf, you are my friend!  This episode is well worth watching and we hope you enjoy the show! Find out where to purchase PAR TEE Drinks at ...https://drinkpartee.com/apps/store-locator ...and follow our socials at... https://www.instagram.com/drinkpartee/    https://www.instagram.com/parteetimemygolf/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555374627181To explore properties in the Sarasota and surrounding areas, go to https://www.suncoastdreams.com .....or call (941) 220-4000.  To visit Mikes Socials, please visit...https://www.clovernookopen.com/big-mike-storyhttps://www.instagram.com/thebigmikevisacki/?hl=enhttps://www.pgatour.com/player/55751/michael-visackihttps://x.com/visackigolferhttps://www.westfloridagolftour.com/PlayerProfile.aspx?PlayerID=1942https://www.foxsports.com/golf/michael-visacki-playerhttps://golfweek.usatoday.com/2021/05/27/pga-tour-michael-visacki-cry-videographer/https://ucfknights.com/sports/mens-golf/roster/season/2012-13/player/michael-visackihttps://www.pgatour.com/article/news/long-form/2021/11/03/mike-visacki-goes-viral-makes-most-of-it-reaches-next-level-justin-thomas#shorts #golf #golflife #golfswing #cocktails #drinks #party #partee #pool #poolparty #beach #beachparty #beachbunny #fishing  #boating #yachts #sunset #cruising #pga #lpga #sunset #UF  #gators  #FGCU  #USF #hurricanes #canes #fau #america #liberty #ucf #pga #pgatour #wfgt #floridagolf #podcastSupport the show

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