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Steve Tees Off Podcast
by Ship of Fools Media and Entertainment
Where golf meets great conversation.Hosted by Steven Malkowich, Steve Tees Off Podcast dives into the game, the grind, and the people who make golf more than just a sport.From BC’s fairways to stories that travel far beyond the course, Steve tees off with pros, legends, and everyday golfers who share lessons on life, leadership, and finding your swing — in golf and beyond.🎥 Watch full episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/@steveteesoffpodcastFollow for new episodes every week.
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He Won Twice — And Still Almost Walked Away From Pro Golf | Stuart Macdonald
Stuart Macdonald has won on the PGA TOUR’s developmental circuits, shot 62 on the Korn Ferry Tour, and still knows just how difficult it is to reach the PGA TOUR. The Vancouver golfer joins Steve Tees Off to talk about the journey from junior golf and Point Grey Golf & Country Club to Golf…
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Vancouver Open Champ + ‘Stick’ Golfer Chase the DP World Tour | Ilirian Zalli & Jackson Jacob
Ilirian Zalli and Jackson Jacob are two young pros taking very different paths toward the same goal — breaking through in professional golf. Ilirian joins Steve Tees Off after winning the Vancouver Open, and talks about growing up in Vancouver, turning pro at 18, representing Albania, and the...
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Presidents Cup 2026: How the Internationals Let It Slip | Tim Wilson
The International Team had the Presidents Cup in its hands — leading 10.5–7.5 heading into Sunday at Medinah. Then everything changed. Steve welcomes PGA Golf Coach Tim Wilson back to break down the 2026 Presidents Cup, including the Internationals’ dominant Friday foursomes sweep, Team USA’s…
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Ryan Holley: The Science Behind Your Golf Swing | Ground Forces, Power & Technology
What if the secret to more power and consistency in your golf swing starts beneath your feet? PGA of Canada Class “A” Professional Ryan Holley joins Steve Tees Off for a fascinating deep dive into the science of the golf swing, ground reaction forces, biomechanics and the technology changing how...
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More Than a Player: Taylor Kim on Winning, Coaching & Women’s Golf in BC
Taylor Kim has lived almost every side of competitive golf — junior golf, Team Canada, NCAA competition, professional events, coaching, and now another championship win. In this episode of Steve Tees Off, Taylor joins Steve after capturing her second PGA of BC Women’s Championship and talks about...
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How Vancouver Keeps Producing PGA Tour Players | Fraser Mulholland
Why does Vancouver keep producing PGA Tour players? Returning guest Fraser Mulholland, President and Commissioner of the Vancouver Golf Tour, joins Steve Tees Off to talk about the competitive golf pipeline in BC and what it takes to move from local tournament golf to the professional game.…
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Scottie Scheffler, $33 Million & the PGA Tour’s Big 2028 Shakeup | Tim Wilson
Scottie Scheffler closed out the Tour Championship with another dominant performance — but the bigger story may be what the PGA Tour is changing next. Returning guest Tim Wilson joins Steve Tees Off to break down the Tour Championship at East Lake, Scheffler’s win, Viktor Hovland’s Sunday fade,...
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Rethinking Golf Coaching with Rob Houlding | Player Development, Technology & GolfCoachOS
Rob Houlding has spent more than four decades developing golfers from the junior ranks through national competition, Team Canada and the PGA Tour. In this episode of Steve Tees Off, Rob talks about how he found the game, why he moved from playing into coaching, and what decades of player...
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Matt Daniel: What It’s Really Like to Play the U.S. Senior Open
Matt Daniel is back on Steve Tees Off — but this time, he’s got one hell of a story to tell. Just weeks after turning 50, Matt battled through qualifying and earned his way into the 2026 U.S. Senior Open at Scioto Country Club. Now he takes Steve inside the entire experience: arriving in Ohio,...
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What a Golf Life: Ireland, Pine Valley, Whistler & Marine Drive | Padraic O’Rourke
Padraic O’Rourke has built a golf career that has taken him from Ireland to some remarkable places in the game — including Ballybunion, Pine Valley, Whistler and ultimately Marine Drive Golf Club in Vancouver, where he now serves as Director of Golf. On this episode of Steve Tees Off, Padraic…
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10 Years Chasing Pro Golf: What It Really Takes with Steven Lecuyer
What does it really take to spend more than a decade chasing professional golf? PGA of Canada professional Steven Lecuyer joins Steve Malkowich to share the path from junior and collegiate golf to competing professionally across North America and internationally. Steven talks candidly about…
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The 6-Million-to-1 Golf Shot: John Jamieson’s Par-4 Ace
John Jamieson pulled off one of golf’s rarest accomplishments: a hole-in-one on a par 4. The Quilchena Golf & Country Club professional joins Steve to relive his incredible 290-yard albatross ace at The Dunes at Kamloops—from the club choice and ball flight to the moment he discovered the ball…
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Ryan Fox Wins the 2026 British Open on 18 | Tim Wilson Returns
Ryan Fox didn’t have the 2026 British Open handed to him—he took it with a clutch finish at Royal Birkdale. Coach Tim Wilson of Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club returns to break down Fox’s first major victory, the decisive birdie on 18, Cameron Young’s challenge, the biggest missed-cut surprises…
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Carson Kallis: From National Champion to a Thrilling One-Shot Win
Carson Kallis has been competing—and winning—at a high level for more than two decades. Now, fresh off a dramatic one-shot victory at the 2026 Play Golf BC Assistants’ Championship, he joins Steve to tell the full story behind the win. Carson breaks down his three-birdie start, the crucial eagle…
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Nathan Leonhardt: The Golf Pro Who Made Apple TV’s STICK Look Real
What does it take to make golf look real on a Hollywood set? This week on Steve Tees Off, Steve sits down with Nathan Leonhardt, Owner of Tour Development Academy, former tour player, PGA of BC award-winning instructor, and the official golf consultant for Apple TV+’s original series STICK,...
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Matt Daniel: He Made It to the Senior U.S. Open
Matt Daniel is back on Steve Tees Off with one of the biggest stories of his golf career. After recently turning 50, Matt earned his way into his first Senior U.S. Open, qualifying for one of the most prestigious senior championships in golf. This week, he tees it up at Scioto Country Club, and…
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Is the U.S. Open the Toughest Major to Win? | Steve Tees Off
Is the U.S. Open the toughest major to win out of golf’s four majors? Steven Malkowich is joined by Tim Wilson for another Steve Tees Off Major Recap, breaking down the 126th U.S. Open Championship from Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York. In this episode, Steven and Tim recap...
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Colin Bykowski: 6 Holes-in-One, Tour Golf & the Mental Game
Colin Bykowski joins Steve Tees Off for a laid-back conversation about golf, coaching, competition, and the stories that come from a life spent around the game. Colin is a PGA of Canada Class “A” Professional, former touring professional, and the founder of CB Golf. In this episode, he shares how...
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Mark Strong on Building BC Golf | Steve Tees Off
In this episode of Steve Tees Off, Steven sits down with Mark Strong, Executive Director of the PGA of British Columbia, for a conversation about golf, leadership, community, and the future of the game in BC. Mark shares his personal golf story, from when he first picked up a club to the...
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Dan Mann on Golf Content, Authenticity & the Future of Golf Media
Visual storyteller and digital creator Dan Mann — better known as @thedansome — joins Steve Tees Off for a conversation about golf, content creation, authenticity, and the future of golf media. Dan shares how he approaches a golf content day, what makes a moment worth capturing, and how he…
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Mike Haraguchi on Capilano, Coaching & the Game That Shaped His Life
In this episode of Steve Tees Off, Steven Malkowich sits down with Mike Haraguchi, Head Professional at Capilano Golf & Country Club. Mike shares his journey from growing up in Richmond and falling in love with golf, to playing junior and professional golf, to building a respected career as a...
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PGA Championship Recap: Tim Wilson Breaks Down How Rai Won It
The first episode in our new major championship recap series is here. After each of golf’s four majors, Steven Malkowich will be joined by Tim Wilson to break down what happened, who stepped up, who missed their moment, and what everyday golfers can learn from the biggest tournaments in the game....
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The Mental Game of Golf with Winnie Pool | Steve Tees Off
Golf is not just about the swing. It is also about confidence, focus, pressure, self-talk, and learning how to stay steady when the game starts testing you. In this episode of Steve Tees Off, Steven sits down with Winnie Pool, a PGA of Canada golf professional and clinical counsellor, to talk…
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Beon Yeong Lee: From Tour Golf to Coaching in BC | Steve Tees Off
Beon Yeong Lee has played on some of golf’s biggest stages, from the RBC Canadian Open to international tour stops, and now he is helping golfers in the Lower Mainland improve their game. In this episode of Steve Tees Off, Steven Malkowich sits down with Beon to talk about his journey from…
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Matt Daniel on the Truth About Chasing Pro Golf
What does it really take to chase professional golf — and what happens when the dream becomes harder than expected? In this episode of Steve Tees Off, Steven Malkowich sits down with Matt Daniel, a former professional golfer, 2002 TELUS Edmonton Open champion, BC Junior champion, seven-time…
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From Team Canada to Golf Coaching with Shanlee Johnston | Steve Tees Off
In this episode of Steve Tees Off, Steven Malkowich sits down with Shanlee Johnston to talk about athletic transition, elite performance, and how the habits built in high-level sport can carry into a completely different game. Before building her path in golf, Shanlee competed at an elite level…
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Tim Wilson: Coaching, Tour Life & The Future of Golf | Steve Tees Off
Tim Wilson joins Steve Tees Off for a fun and insightful conversation about the game from every angle. From his early days in golf to competing on tour, Tim shares how his journey led him to become one of Canada’s most respected coaches and the 2021 PGA of Canada Teacher of the Year. We get into...
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Why Golfers Get Hurt — and How to Play Better Longer with Jason Chung
Golf is not just swing mechanics anymore. In this episode, Steve talks with Jason Chung of Ion Performance and Wellness about how fitness, mobility, recovery, and injury prevention are changing the game for modern golfers. Jason shares what he sees from competitive players and everyday golfers...
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Making Golf Fun Early with Matt Palsenbarg | Steve Tees Off
Returning guest Matt Palsenbarg is back on Steve Tees Off to talk about getting more kids, women, and beginners into golf — and why making the game fun early matters more than ever. From short game development to confidence-building and welcoming first experiences, Matt shares what helps new...
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67 Wins by 17 with Maxim and Luke McKenzie | Steve Tees Off
In this episode of Steve Tees Off, Steven sits down with Maxim McKenzie and Luke McKenzie for a fascinating conversation about what it really takes to build an elite junior golfer. Maxim has already developed an incredible winning record at a young age, and in this episode we dig into where it…
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Bryn Parry on Coaching, Competition & BC Golf | Steve Tees Off
In this episode of Steve Tees Off, we sit down with Bryn Parry — winner of the 2013 PGA Championship of Canada, a four-time PGA of BC Champion, longtime professional at Seymour Creek Golf Centre, and the 2025 PGA of BC Teacher of the Year. Bryn shares insights from a career that has spanned...
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How College Golf Works | SFU Head Coach Krysta Schaus
What does it actually take to play college golf in Canada? In this episode of Steve Tees Off, we sit down with Krysta Schaus, Head Coach of the Simon Fraser University men's and women's golf teams, to talk about the realities of collegiate golf and the pathway from junior golf to university...
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The Tour Grind: Cory Renfrew on UBC, Mackenzie Tour & PGA Starts
Cory Renfrew took an unconventional path to professional golf. Instead of heading to the U.S. on scholarship, he stayed home at UBC — then worked his way through PGA Tour Canada (formerly the Mackenzie Tour) to earn three PGA TOUR starts. In this episode of Steve Tees Off, we discuss: • Growing…
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What Separates Elite Junior Golfers? With Sergez Dronov, PGA of BC Coach of the Year | Steve Tees Off
What truly separates talented junior golfers from elite competitors? In this episode of Steve Tees Off, we sit down with Sergez Dronov — founder of Pacific Golf Academy, ranked #49 in Canada as a player, and the 2024 PGA of BC Coach of the Year. With nearly 20,000 hours of instruction and close…
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Inside the European Tour with Daniel Silva | Tour Stories & Legends
Daniel Silva’s journey through professional golf spans continents, cultures, and one of the most competitive eras of the European Tour. Born in Johannesburg and later representing Portugal, Daniel earned status on the European Tour and competed alongside some of the game’s most respected names —...
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No Guarantees in Pro Golf: Chris Crisologo on Merit, Media & the Modern Pathway | Steve Tees Off
Professional golf is one of the last true meritocracies in sport—and there’s no safety net. In this episode of Steve Tees Off, Steven Malkowich is joined by returning guest Chris Crisologo, former Simon Fraser University standout and current PGA Tour Americas professional, for an honest...
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Why Ledgeview Keeps Producing Elite Golfers with Brady Stead | Steve Tees Off
Why does Ledgeview Golf Club consistently produce high-level golfers? In this episode of Steve Tees Off Podcast, Steve sits down with Brady Stead — Director of Instruction at Ledgeview, Team BC Performance Coach, and Head Coach of the Bateman Golf Academy — to unpack what actually drives…
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Building Women’s Golf: Christine Wong on the Junior-to-Pro Path
Canadian golf professional Christine Wong shares her journey from growing up as a junior golfer in Richmond, BC to competing nationally, playing college golf, representing Canada, and becoming a PGA of Canada professional and coach. In this conversation, Christine talks honestly about being one…
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Building BC Golf’s Future: Junior Pathways, Pros & Leadership with Matthew Steinbach
British Columbia is emerging as one of Canada’s strongest golf pipelines — and leadership matters. On this episode of Steve Tees Off, we’re joined by Matthew Steinbach, CEO of British Columbia Golf, to discuss his journey into the role, the evolution of junior golf in BC, and how today’s player...
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The Grind to Stay on Tour: Chris Crisologo on Turning Pro & PGA TOUR Americas
What does it really take to turn pro — and stay on tour? Canadian professional golfer Chris Crisologo, currently holding status on PGA TOUR Americas, joins us to talk about the grind of professional golf, the mental side of competing at the highest level, and why golf so often mirrors real life.…
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From Collegiate Golf to Apple TV: Justin Bjornson on Swing-Doubling for Owen Wilson
What happens when competitive golf meets Hollywood? In this episode of Steve Tees Off, we sit down with Justin Bjornson, an SFU collegiate golfer who found himself in an unexpected role—serving as a swing double for Owen Wilson on the Apple TV+ series Stick. Justin shares how a golfer from…
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College Golf to Pro Ambitions: Jackson Jacob on Breakthroughs, Practice & Stick
Jackson Jacob joins Steve Tees Off to break down the real path from college golf to pro ambitions. In this episode, Jackson shares his early foundations in the game, the key lessons from his college golf journey at Idaho and UFV, and what finally clicked during recent breakthrough performances.…
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A.J. Ewart Wins PGA Tour Q-School | Brad Ewart on Family, Golf & a Festive Gift Guide
In this Festive Christmas Special of Steve Tees Off, we’re joined by Brad Ewart — PGA of Canada professional, golf journalist, and trick shot artist — for a timely and thoughtful conversation about golf, family, and the path to the PGA Tour. Since this episode was recorded, Canadian A.J. Ewart…
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The Future of Golf Is Indoors with Jared Siminoff
This episode features Jared Siminoff, PGA of BC Board Member and General Manager at The Haus of Golf, for a deep dive into the fast-growing world of indoor golf and sim golf. We explore how golf simulators, golf technology, and AI-driven swing tools are transforming the way players train…
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Fraser Mulholland: The Vision Behind the Vancouver Golf Tour
Fraser Mulholland breaks down the vision behind the Vancouver Golf Tour — how it built Canada’s next generation of pros, what defines elite talent, and why mental toughness separates future champions. This week on the Steve Tees Off Podcast, Steve sits down with Fraser Mulholland — a PGA of…
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Brad Ewart Returns: PGA Reality, Happy Gilmore History & Ryder Cup Talk
Golf insider Brad Ewart returns to Steve Tees Off for another candid look inside the game. Brad explains what it really takes to make it on the PGA Tour of America, Fortinet Cup, and Korn Ferry Tour—and why success comes down to who works the hardest. He also reveals a surprising piece of Happy...
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Matt Palsenbarg on Junior Golf in BC & Building Golf’s Future | Steve Tees Off
In this episode, Steve sits down with one of British Columbia’s top golf minds — Matt Palsenbarg a name synonymous with elite instruction and golf innovation. With over 25 years of experience and 25,000 lessons taught, Matt has helped shape golfers from the grassroots level to the professional...
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Brad Ewart on AJ Ewart, Junior Golf in BC & Golf as a Way of Life
Welcome to the very first episode of Steve Tees Off! Follow to get notified about future episodes! Brought to you by Riverside Golf located in South Surrey, BC.This podcast is 100% committed to golf in the Lower Mainland of BC, across Canada, and beyond. We cover everything from junior golf to…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Where golf meets great conversation.Hosted by Steven Malkowich, Steve Tees Off Podcast dives into the game, the grind, and the people who make golf more than just a sport.From BC’s fairways to stories that travel far beyond the course, Steve tees off with pros, legends, and everyday golfers who share lessons on life, leadership, and finding your swing — in golf and beyond.🎥 Watch full episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/@steveteesoffpodcastFollow for new episodes every week.
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Where golf meets great conversation.Hosted by Steven Malkowich, Steve Tees Off Podcast dives into the game, the grind, and the people who make golf more than just a sport.From BC’s fairways to stories that travel far beyond the course, Steve tees off with pros, legends, and everyday golfers who...
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