The Rich Conwell Show

Season 4 tees off with Henry Young, life member of the PGA of America.  Henry reflects on getting into Duke, his path to a career as a golf professional, the biggest thing he learned about teaching the game, and more.

Rich reaches 100 episodes with this show, and he's bringing back a few past guests for the occassion.  He catches up with former LPGA player Kris Tschetter, former Oakmont Country Club head professional Bob Ford, and former PGA player Steve Wheatcroft.

Bob Baldassari, the CEO and Founder of Re-Imagine Golf, joins the show to talk about his family's legacy in golf and the premise of Re-Imagine Golf.  Plus, ideas on how PGA professionals can stregthen the "shot euphoria" that gets golfers hooked on the game.

Former PGA player Jay Don Blake joins Rich to talk about his road to a college championship, the grind that came with making it on the Tour, and more.

PGA Professional John Reger joins Rich to talk about his dad's connection to Wheeling and the NFL, plus how junior college golf shaped his game.  John also shares stories of one of his first PGA jobs in Tampa, and more.

Dick Smith Jr., PGA Professional at Out Door Country Club in York, PA, joins Rich to discuss the importance of mentorship for younger professionals looking to get into the business.  Plus, the future of the business, the impact Dick's dad had on the PGA of America, and more.

Randy Cavanaugh, Director of Treasure Coast Golf Association, joins Rich to talk about his movement to re-imagine the PGA.

Rich talks with Brian Cairns, PGA Teaching Professional at Fox Hills Golf in Plymouth, MI, about the ins-and-outs of teaching the game, his personal accomplishments, and more.

Robert Brown, founder of GolfbyKids, joins Rich to discuss why junior golf has been so important to him and how GolfbyKids helps advance the game for kids.

Rich covers a couple different things on his own this week.  He previews the Ryder Cup, remembers a past guest who recently passed away, and more.

Jim Ankowicz, former head pro of The Club at Nevillewood, joins Rich to discuss his start in the game, how he learned the ins-and-outs of being a golf pro, and more.

Rich is joined by Jim Skacan, Golf Shop Manager at Fort Cherry Golf Club.  They discuss the changes that have taken place at the club, get into some Ryder Cup talk, and more.

Fitness professional Carrie O'Rourke joins Rich to discuss how her golf fitness program took off, and helped golfers in their 40s revitalize their game.  Plus, she explains how PGA professionals can better incorporate fitness at their establishments.

Rich flies solo once again this week, with an in-depth discussion on the overall state of golf.

Rich dives into the history of the PGA of America, its hey day, and how the association can get back to how it was back then.

Rich is joined by a Pennsylvania man with an amazing story.  James Hay explains how his love for golf has helped our nation's heroes, his connection to Jim Furyk, and more.

Ted Bishop, the former president of the PGA of America, joins Rich to talk about his path to the presidency, his involvment in the Ryder Cup, and more.

J.R. Pond joins Rich to discuss all that goes into developing the leaders of tomorrow in the golf industry.   

PGA of America President Don Rea joins Rich to discuss the growth of the program, what's being done to make sure grassroots locations thrive, and more.

Rich brings Joe Hatch, director of the Pro Golf Management program at Ferris St. University, on the show to discuss the program's molding of future golf professionals, and Joe's input on the industry.  Plus, how did a candy bar get Joe hooked on the game?

Mikala Reed, the head golf professional at Seven Oaks Country Club in Beaver, PA, joins Rich to talk about the intricacies of the golf business, growing junior golf programs, and more.

Cindy Miller joins Rich to share some stories from her playing days, the inspiration behind her book, and more.  Afterwards, Rich talks about the upcoming U.S. Open in Oakmont.

Ted Simons of Synergy Group Consulting joins Rich to talk about his involvement in the Patriot Golf Foundation, the drive to keep innovating the game, and more.

Rich is joined by PGA Professional Dave Kendall to discuss his list of accomplishments, his new lease on life after a cancer diagnosis, and more.

Rich dives into his time at Wheeling Country Club, what went into the club's closure, where he is today, and more.

Dave Shultz, the CEO and founder of NextLinks, joins Rich to talk about how the recession sparked the idea for NextLinks, the struggle to keep people from stealing his concepts, and more.

Rich tees off Season 3 with former PGA Tour golfer Steve Wheatcroft.  They talk about Steve's unique path to the Tour, the grind of playing with the best in the world, overcoming personal problems in life after the Tour, and more.

Rich wraps up Season 2 of the show with a recap of the guests that made the season great.  Plus, find out what's in store not just for the show, but for Rich as well.

Jonathan Sessa, founder and CEO of Warrior Golf Academy, joins Rich to discuss how the program helps our veterans and first responders, his time in the military, and more.

Retired PGA professional Tom Cioffi joins Rich this week.  Tom shares how his dad and baseball helped spark his interest in golf, and his path to becoming the GM at Williamsport.  Plus, Rich explains how Tom had an impact on his life.

Ron Lucas joins Rich to talk about the work he does with HOPE and the Pittsburgh Youth Golf Foundation.  Plus, Ron explains his unique connection to Arnold Palmer.

Rich shares the story of how he got into the golf business.  Hear how a caddying opportunity, 6 months in New Hampshire, and 3 individuals paved the way for his career.

Rich is joined by Terry Koehler, the Chairman & Director of Innovation at Edison Golf Company, to discuss the equipment aspect of the game, with an emphasis on wedges and how far they've progressed.

Former NFL quarterback Gus Frerotte joins Rich to talk about his path to the league, and how golf has been an essential part of his life after football.

Former President of the PGA of America Jim Remy joins Rich to discuss his path to the position, including a moment of trust that got him in the golf business.  They also talk about Jim's time with the Ryder Cup, the challenges of the game post-COVID, and more.

Matt Marciniak, President of the Golf Business Network, joins Rich to discuss what drew him to golf, GBN's impact on the game, the programs the network supports, and more.

Golfin' Around host Randy Tantlinger joins RIch in-studio to discuss the next edition of The Match coming up between Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler of the PGA Tour, and Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka of the LIV Tour.  Could this be an "olive branch" kind of moment between the two tours?  Will this catch the interest of casual golf fans?  All that, and more, are discussed.  Also, Rich's son joins the show with interesting insight on the PGA Tour.

Rich speaks with former Senior Tour player Ron Skiles about Ron's unique start in golf, and how he grew his confidence in playing.  Ron also has some great stories to share, one involving Gary Player.

IUP head golf coach Dan Braun joins Rich to talk about his time at Indiana Country Club, the path to IUP, and more.

Bryan DeMarco of Pine Barrens Country Club in New Jersey joins Rich to discuss the perspective he gained while battling cancer, working with Rich in the past, and more.

Longtime LPGA caddie Jeff DeCoen joins Rich to talk about the golfers he has worked with through out his career, his many hats early on, the story of his first hole-in-one, and more. 

Eric Kulinna joins Rich to talk about the First Tee of Pittsburgh's impact on the game, his start in golf, and more.

Rich is flying solo, but there's a lot to cover.  Rich details his experience volunteering at the recent LIV Tour event at The Greenbrier.  He also gives a preview for Wheeling University Golf, and asks himself if he's lived up to a quote from Ben Hogan.

Rich is joined by Cathy Harbin, PGA of America Professional at Pine Ridge Golf Club in Reno, TX.  They talk about her acquisition of the golf club, the programs she has worked with to grow the game, and more.

Rich is joined by Mike Cirba to discuss the history of Cobbs Creek in Philadelphia, the good things the course does to help the game, and more.

Ron Stepanek, the executive director of the Pennsylvania Golf Course Owners Association, joins Rich to discuss how being around the game sparked his interest in management.  Plus, what the PGA of America needs to do to keep growing the game, especially for the youth and underserved communities.

Content creator Ashley Huizing joins Rich to explain how the purchase of an RV turned into one of the more entertaining golf accounts on social media.

Vaughn Halyard of the Cedar Rapids Golf Club in Iowa joins RIch to discuss how his son got him started in golf.  Plus, what the Donald Ross Society means to Vaughn, Vaughn's time in the entertainment industry, and more.

Karen Bennett of the Washington Country Club joins Rich to talk about her unique start in the game of golf, her teaching approach with other golfers, the state of women's golf, and more.

Now that Rich has over 50 shows under his belt, he takes time this week to reflect on the growth of the show, plus some of his favorite highlights and guests.