Better Than I Found It (Better Than I Found It)
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| 17 May 2021 | 43 | Collin Morikawa | 00:58:33 | |
6th ranked player in the world, Collin Morikawa, joins the podcast. Collin opens up about his background in golf and covers everything from parenting, to instruction, to competitive golf. He also has a unique perspective on the recruiting experience. Further, he shares with us how he has become an incredible iron player. Intriguing conversation with one of the best in the game - thank you so much for coming on Collin! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 30 Sep 2024 | 219 | Dudley Hart | 00:54:50 | |
Today's guest is a long-time PGA player and current Associate Head Coach at the University of Florida, Dudley Hart. They speak about his father's influence on his development as a player as well as his iconic college coach, Buddy Alexander. Dudley recalls his heartbreaking runner-up finish to Arizona State at his last college tournament in 1990. He also shares his playing and coaching philosophies. Thank you for joining the podcast Dudley! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Edited by Chris Berry Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/betterthanifoundit/message | |||
| 18 Apr 2022 | 91 | Happy Birthday Coach McGraw! | 00:22:29 | |
Coach McGraw tuns 44 plus tax today. Different episode this Monday! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 19 Feb 2024 | 187 | Matt Thurmond | 00:55:39 | |
Today's guest is Arizona State University's men's Golf Coach, Matt Thurmond. Coach McGraw mentions, "Success does leave clues," about Matt's coaching style. Now in his 8th year at Arizona State University, Matt tells how having fun in practice is always intentional. Thank you for joining the podcast Matt! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Edited by Chris Berry Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 16 Nov 2020 | 17 | Jay Goble | 00:40:06 | |
Baylor Women's Golf Head Coach, Jay Goble, joins the @betterthanifounditpodcast. Coach Goble and his team won all their three team events this fall and reach the program's first ever #1 ranking! Coach McGraw and Coach Goble talk about his upbringing in golf, how he got into Coaching and to Baylor, as well as two historic seasons in the Baylor Women's golf program - the Spring of 2015 and the Fall of 2020. Thanks for coming on Coach! You can follow the Baylor Women's Golf team on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to stay up to date on their team. @baylorwgolf @betterthanifounditpodcast on Instagram and facebook. Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 19 Apr 2021 | 39 | Harold Varner III | 00:46:47 | |
PGA Tour Player, Harold Varner III, joins the podcast. Recently married, Harold and his wife are expecting their first child in October. He tells us about his upbringing in golf, his relationship with Tiger, his journey through pro golf, his upcoming schedule until the baby arrives, and tons more. Really great chat - thanks so much for coming on Harold and best of luck this year both on and off the course! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 03 Apr 2023 | 141 | Chandler Phillips | 00:53:44 | |
Chandler Phillips is a Korn Ferry Tour Player and former All-American at Texas A&M. He talks about his recent win on the Korn Ferry Tour on the Bahamas, his upbringing in the game, and also all his other interest (spoiler: they involve hunting and fishing!) Thank you so much for coming on the podcast, Chandler! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 19 Dec 2022 | 126 | Tyler Isenhart | 00:47:11 | |
Tyler is a Senior on the Baylor Men's Golf Team. His scoring average has improved five strokes in the last year. He talks about how he has improved. He talks about his background in the game, his time at Baylor, and his teammates. Thank you for coming on the podcast, Tyler, and Sic'em Bears! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 12 Aug 2024 | 212 | JD Fletcher | 00:54:31 | |
JD Fletcher, Miami of Ohio Head Coach, is joining us today. Entering his 4th year, he is consistently a prepared coach that improves upon his program every year. Thank you for joining the podcast JD! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Edited by Chris Berry Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/betterthanifoundit/message | |||
| 20 Sep 2021 | 61 | Ryan Blaum | 00:44:34 | |
PGA Tour Player, Ryan Blaum, joins the podcast. Ryan has played professional golf for 15 years after graduating from Duke. Coach McGraw and Ryan know each other from the recruiting process. Ryan has some very interesting stories from that time as well as his years on tour. He shares what drives him, what his best advice is, and tons of other great things. Thank you for coming on Ryan!
Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast
Associated social media accounts:
Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw
Mikkel - @MikkelGolf
Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf
Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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| 15 Nov 2021 | 69 | Ryan Cabbage - Head Coach @ UNC Charlotte | 00:42:21 | |
Ryan cabbage is the Head Men's Golf Coach at UNC Charlotte. In today's podcast, he shares his journey through coaching and his coaching philosophy. He also tells us about his current team and his Assistant Coach, Austin King. Thank you for coming on Coach and best of luck in the Spring! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 22 May 2023 | 148 | Pernilla Lindberg | 00:48:50 | |
Pernilla Lindberg is an LPGA Tour Player, major chamipon, and Oklahoma State alum. She takes us back to her time growing up in Sweden, her transition to college in the U.S., and also tells us in depth about her ups and downs in professional golf. Thanks so much for coming on, Pernilla and best of luck this year! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 23 Dec 2024 | 231 | Stew Burke | 00:48:21 | |
Our guest today is the head coach of Kansas State's Women's Golf Team, Stew Burke. Despite being a Scotland native, Stew played college golf at Lindenwood University in Missouri. As a coach, Stew has seen success everywhere he goes. This is no exception at Kansas State, where his Lady Wildcats had two top-three finishes this fall and enter the coming season with their highest ranking in school history. Due to this success, Stew has been named co-coach for the International Team for Summer 2025's Arnold Palmer Cup. The coaches discuss Stew's previous work, his future plans for Kansas State, and his ever-changing philosophy on coaching. Thank you so much for joining the podcast Stew! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Edited by Will Greene Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/betterthanifoundit/message | |||
| 02 Dec 2024 | 228 | Gregg Grost | 01:00:52 | |
Gregg Grost, the former Executive Director of the Golf Coaches Association of America, is joining us today. Gregg is also a member of the GCA Hall of Fame and a former Men's Golf Coach at The University of Oklahoma. One of Gregg's successes at Oklahoma is his team's win at the 1998 NCAA Championship. Gregg also discusses his latest high school golf coach job in Norman, Oklahoma. Thank you for joining the podcast Gregg! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Edited by Chris Berry Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/betterthanifoundit/message | |||
| 08 Jan 2024 | 181 | Melissa Luellen | 00:49:31 | |
Joining us is Auburn Univerity's Women's Golf Coach, Melissa Luellen. The Daughter of a hall of golf coach, Melissa has coached at Tulsa University and won a championship at Arizona State. Thank you for joining the podcast Melissa! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Edited by Chris Berry Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 22 Apr 2024 | 196 | Blaine Woodruff | 01:02:46 | |
We are joined by Blaine Woodruff, University of Tennesse at Chattanooga golf coach. Blaine is a great example of a prominent new coach with 6 victories in his second year at Chattanooga. Blaine was previously the Associate Head Coach at Pepperdine and an Assistiant Coach at Wisconsin. Thank you for joining the podcast Blaine! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Edited by Chris Berry Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 21 Nov 2022 | 122 | Luke Dossey | 00:51:11 | |
Luke Dossey is a senior on the Baylor Men's Golf Team. Luke just captured his first individual collegiate victory at the Bear Brawl. He also posted a 69.8 scoring average for the Fall. Luke talks about his adjustment to college golf, his injuries, and what has made him better. He also talks about the impact of his family and his faith, his teammates, and tons of other things. Thank you for coming on Luke and Sic'em Bears! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 20 Feb 2023 | 135 | JT Higgins | 01:00:50 | |
JT Higgins is the Head Men's Golf Coach at the University of Southern California. He is a GCAA Hall of Fame Inductee with previous Head Coaching stints at New Mexico and Texas A&M. In today's podcast, Coach Higgins talks about his unusual way into golf coaching, what he has learned from other coaches around him, the coaching tree that has formed around him, and tons more. Thank you so much for coming on, Coach! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 30 Oct 2023 | 171 | Bill Brogdon | 00:54:56 | |
Joining us is Bill Brogdon, a long-time Tulsa University coach. Bill reflects on his career as a former basketball player who ended up in the GCAA Hall of Fame. Bill thanks his father and Labron Harris as his inspiration for his journey. Thank you for joining the podcast, Bill! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Edited by Chris Berry Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 05 Sep 2022 | 111 | Edward Loar | 00:53:21 | |
Edward Loar is a former All-American at Oklahoma State, self-proclaimed journeyman professional golfer, and family man. He has a very interesting golf background and fantastic story-telling abilities. You'll enjoy this episode. Thank you for coming on Edward! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 08 Mar 2021 | 33 | Ryan Grider | 00:39:08 | |
Joining the podcast is Baylor Men's Golf senior, Ryan Grider, from Lewisville, TX. Ryan shares everything from how he was introduced to the game to how he views his future in golf. He also shares his view on the value of teammates and his relationship with his family. Thanks for coming on Ryan and Sic'em Bears!
Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast
Associated social media accounts:
Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw
Mikkel - @MikkelGolf
Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf
Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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| 10 Mar 2025 | 242 | Stuff That Works: A Medley of Knowledge | 00:27:38 | |
This week on Better Than I Found It, Coach McGraw once again draws from his book of "Stuff That Works" to share experiences from his storied career. From changing the rules of high school golf to allow coaches to follow their players, to the legendary Mike Holder being challenged by a referee on a bylaw he wrote; I hope you enjoy and gain some interesting information from this episode. Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Produced and Edited by Will Greene Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/betterthanifoundit/message | |||
| 26 Oct 2020 | 14 | Troy Denton | 00:51:37 | |
PGA Tour Instructor, Troy Denton, joins the Better Than I Found It Podcast. Troy teaches out of Maridoe in Dallas, and has taught several Tour players. Among his current players are Ryan Moore, Will Zalatoris, and Sebastion Munoz. Troy shares his approach to teaching in a very candid way. We also touch on his background in golf, what got him into coaching, and his best advise for juniors and up-and-coming players. You can find Tro on Instagram at @troydenton. Give him a follow! Thank you so much for coming on, Troy. We would highly appreciate reveiws of the podcast on the platform you're listening to us on! You can follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @betterthanifounditpodcast. Thank you for listening. Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 13 Nov 2023 | 173 | Braden Bailey | 00:42:14 | |
Former Baylor All-American, Braden Bailey joins us today. Braden, who is currently playing in the Korn Ferry Qualifying Tournament, has made it through the first stage. Braden talks about how playing and caddying in the same year work. He also mentions some changes that have helped his game. Thanks for joining the podcast Braden! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Edited by Chris Berry Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 26 Dec 2022 | 127 | Brian Dolehide | 00:47:34 | |
Brian Dolehide is the Head Men's Golf Coach at Texas A&M Commerce. He is (probably) the youngest division 1 Head Coach at age 25 and is in his first year in the position. He spent last year as the Volunteer Assistant Coach for Baylor. Coach Dolehide talks about his sports family, his drive for getting into coaching, the learning curve of becoming a Head Coach, and much more. Thank you for all you've done for our program, Brian and thank you for coming on the podcast! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 02 Oct 2023 | 167 | Patty Coatney | 00:42:43 | |
Today, Coach McGraw's twin sister, Patty Coatney joins the podcast. A very accomplished golfer, Patty won the Oklahoma State junior championship twice, state high school once, and was a four-year letter winner at Oklahoma State. She was a nine-time Oklahoma State women's amateur champion and also coached college golf. As the best player in the McGraw family, thank you for joining the podcast Patty! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Edited by Chris Berry Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 31 Mar 2025 | 245 | Luke Calcatera | 00:48:49 | |
Welcome to Better Than I Found It, Luke Calcatera. Luke is one of the great up-and-coming coaches in college golf. Currently in his second year at UNT, Luke found great success at the division two level, as he spent over 10 years at Arkansas Tech, his alma mater. Luke’s teams set a national record of five consecutive trips to the Elite 8, including when they won the 2021 division two national championship. Luke is a fantastic recruiter and I hope from this interview you see why his teams have had such success. Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Produced and Edited by Will Greene Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/betterthanifoundit/message | |||
| 29 Aug 2022 | 110 | Alex Noren | 00:52:42 | |
Alex Noren is a PGA Tour and DP World Tour player. He has 13 professional wins and is a former Ryder Cupper. Alex is an alumni of Oklahoma State (2005) where he and Coach McGraw had a player/coach relationship. He takes us down memory lane starting with his days as a junior player, through his collegiate days, and up until today as a professional player. A lot of interesting anecdotes are shared in today's podcast, one of which is the backstory behind the famous picture of his worn-down and calloused hands. We know you'll enjoy this episode - thanks Alex! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 03 Sep 2020 | 6 | Jay Seawell | 01:22:25 | |
Alabama Head Coach, Jay Seawell, joins the @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast. A conversation between two Hall of Fame coaches, Coach Seawell and Coach McGraw, that are great friends. They reminisce about their upbringings, their coaching backgrounds, and their time together at the University of Alabama for the 2013/2014 season (that ended in a National Championship). Follow our new Instagram page, @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast for future updates on the podcast. Please consider rating and writing a review as this would help us out tremendously. Thank you for listening! Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 02 Aug 2021 | 54 | Lisa Strom | 01:03:28 | |
Head Women's Golf Coach at Ohio State, Lisa Strom, joins the podcast. Coach Strom was recently named the Head Coach of her alma mater. She talks about her relationship with Ohio State Director of Golf, Therese Hession - how she was recruited by Coach Hession, played for her, and now working together. She also talks about the value of relationships in coaching, and why she loves her profession. Thanks so much for coming on the podcast Coach! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 28 Sep 2020 | 10 | Ryan Blagg | 01:17:47 | |
Head Men's Golf Coach at the University of Louisville, Ryan Blagg, joins the @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast. Coach Blagg spent 2012-2020 as the Assistant Coach at Baylor. He tells us about his time at Baylor, as well as his transition to Louisville this Summer. He also sheds some light on how good of a mini-tour player he was when he remained #shankless for an entire round. What about his favorite Coach McGraw quirk? #3 in Coach McGraw's best rounds he's ever witnessed in college golf is being unpacked today. Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 23 Sep 2024 | 218 | Johnny Keefer | 00:39:32 | |
On the podcast today is former Baylor Golf All-American, Johnny Keefer. Johnny finished his college career at NCAA Championship with an 11th-place finish at La Costa. Johnny was the only player to be a 3-time All-American and 3-time Scholar-Athlete of the Year, as well as matching Jimmy Walker's all-time low-scoring average record. Johnny and Coach talk about his experience on the PGA Tour Americas. After missing the first 6 tournaments due to college golf, he had 9 top-5s and one victory, earning him full status on the Korn Ferry Tour. Thank you for joining the podcast Johnny! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Edited by Chris Berry Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 15 Aug 2022 | 108 | Jean-Paul Hebert | 00:49:57 | |
Coach Hebert was named Head Coach of the UNLV Men's team this Summer. Prior to his move this Summer, Jean-Paul has spent most of his career in Austin as a Texas Longhorn where he played and coached. He has an incredible golf pedigree through his family and his own experiences. In today's podcat, he tells us about all the hats he's worn in our game, the transition to Head Coach this Summer, what he learned in Austin and from Coach John Fields, and tons more. Thank you for coming on JP and best of luck to the Rebels this year! | |||
| 14 Jun 2021 | 47 | Kevin Dougherty | 00:42:49 | |
Korn Ferry Tour player, Kevin Dougherty, joins the podcast. Kevin and Coach McGraw have a former player-coach relationship from their time at OSU. We get a deeper dive into how physical fitness and nutrition has helped Kevin's development in his young professional career. Tons of other interesting tidbits also! Thank you for coming on Kevin!
Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast
Associated social media accounts:
Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw
Mikkel - @MikkelGolf
Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf
Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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| 03 Feb 2025 | 237 | Kim Evans | 00:47:56 | |
Our guest today is longtime head coach of the Auburn Lady Tigers, Kim Evans. A member of the WGCA hall of fame, Kim coached Auburn from 1994 until her retirement in 2015. During her time there the program was a consistent national contender and captured 8 SEC titles. We discuss her golf career, and even her battle with cancer, which she, the fighter that she is, won. Thank you so much for joining the podcast Kim! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Produced and Edited by Will Greene Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/betterthanifoundit/message | |||
| 21 Dec 2020 | 22 | Viktor Hovland | 00:51:56 | |
14th ranked player in the world, Viktor Hovland, joins the podcast. Viktor is coming off his recent win at the Mayakoba Championship on the PGA Tour and a great showing at the DP World Championship on the European Tour. He tells us about his recent success, how he got in the game, his interest for the golf swing, his relationship with country music, and tons more. A must listen!
@ViktorHovland
Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast
Associated social media accounts:
Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw
Mikkel - @MikkelGolf
Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf
Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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| 05 Dec 2022 | 124 | Johnny Keefer | 00:44:49 | |
Johnny Keefer is a Senior on the Baylor Men's Golf Team. The two-time All-American and Arnold Palmer Cup'er talks about everything that is "Johnny Golf". He also describes how Academics have been such a big part of his time at Baylor. He truly is a first-class student-athlete in every sense of the word - evidenced by his recognition as the 2022 Big 12 Scholar-Athlete of the Year. We know you'll enjoy getting to know Johnny. Thank you for coming on, Johnny, and Sic'em Bears! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 04 Jul 2022 | 102 | Tracy Phillips | 00:40:41 | |
Tracy Phillips is a highly regarded golf instructor and has recently rediscovered his competitive game himself. He speaks to his history in golf, and how he's been able to make a strong comeback this late in his playing career. He has battled the driver yips for extended periods - he speaks to how he's overcome it and tons more! Thank you for coming on Tracy and bets of luck at Champions Tour Q School this Fall! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 30 May 2022 | 97 | Danny Edwards | 01:05:20 | |
Danny Edwards is a five-time PGA Tour winner from Edmond, OK. He was also a professional race car driver. He recently released a book he authored which he talks about in this podcast. Thank you for coming on Danny! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 29 Jan 2024 | 184 | Justin Emil | 01:02:52 | |
Joining us today is Justin Emil, Rice University Mens Golf Coach. Justin discusses his time before Rice including his time at Vanderbilt as an Assistant Coach. In 2014, Justin led Rice to the first Conference USA title in 75 years. Thank you for joining the podcast Justin! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Edited by Chris Berry Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 29 Nov 2021 | 71 | Mark Reppe - Baylor Golf Senior | 00:38:29 | |
Mark Reppe is a fifth year senior on our golf team. He is an accounting major from Dallas. In this episode, we get to hear Mark's story of getting into golf, choosing Baylor, and what's in the future for him on the golf course. Thankful he's a Baylor Bear! Sic'em Bears, Mark! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 04 Jan 2021 | 24 | Maverick McNealy | 00:56:45 | |
PGA Tour Player, Maverick McNealy, joins the podcast. This is an episode packed with knowledge if you're an aspiring player! Maverick shares how journaling became one of his main development tools and how he uses it today. He also lets us know how he developed his semi-famous "seed ball", how he spends his tournament weeks, what his three key areas are in preparation, and tons more... Fantastic stuff - thanks for coming on Maverick and best of luck in 2021! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 25 Mar 2024 | 192 | Ryan Cameron Interviews Coach McGraw | 01:14:32 | |
Ryan Cameron, the Golf Sports Information Director at Oklahoma State, joins the podcast today. In this backward episode, Ryan interviews Coach McGraw. Thank you for joining the podcast Ryan! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Edited by Chris Berry Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 26 Feb 2024 | 188 | Jamie Bermel | 00:56:45 | |
Joining us today, is Kansas University coach, Jamie Bermel. Coach McGraw and Jamie talk about Kansas' recent success and some significant players he has coached during his career. Jamie, who is in his 12th year at Kansas talks about his current team and some of his previous teams. Thank you for joining the podcast Jamie! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Edited by Chris Berry Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 08 May 2023 | 146 | Talor Gooch - Second Appearance - Back-to-back winner on the LIV Tour | 00:47:50 | |
Talor Gooch is one of the hottest golfers anywhere right now and he is back on the podcast. He is coming off back-to-back wins on the LIV Tour. He also previews the upcoming event in his home state of Oklahoma. Further, Talor talks in length about his foundation and the various charities that are benefitting from that work. Thanks for coming on yet again, Talor and best of luck this week on home soil! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 30 Jan 2023 | 132 | Bill Rogers | 01:01:19 | |
1981 Open Champion, Bill Rogers, joins the podcast. Mr. Rogers is a former University of Houston golfer, where he played for legendary Coach Dave Williams. He talks about his time there as well as his time on tour. He also talks openly about his burnout from the game. A very interesting perspective from a great player during his prime. Thank you so much for coming on, Mr. Rogers! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 28 Oct 2024 | 223 | Giovana Maymon | 01:00:56 | |
Today's guest is the University of Arizona's Women's head coach, Giovana Maymon. Now in her first year, her team has won two of the four tournaments they have entered. Giovana was also a member of Baylor's 2015 NCAA runner-up team. Throughout this episode, you will get a good sense of how enthusiastic Giovana is. Thank you for joining the podcast Giovana! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Edited by Chris Berry Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 04 Dec 2023 | 176 | Jim Kane | 00:55:47 | |
We are joined by Jim Kane, former Oral Roberts University Golfer, on today's episode. Jim was a four-time All-American at Oral Roberts who played briefly on the PGA Tour. He later on went to be a PGA Head Club Professional. Jim talks about some of the highlights of playing for Oral Roberts and talks about how his coach was a great one. Thank you for joining the podcast Jim! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Edited by Chris Berry Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 23 May 2022 | 96 | Kelsey Cline | 00:46:44 | |
Kelsey is a former University of Oklahoma golfer with tons of experience and interesting stories from the game of golf. Talor Gooch considers him a mentor and Coach McGraw and Kelsey dig into that. He also shares with us a couple things on Anthony Kim and his college coaches. Thank you for coming on Kelsey! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 24 Mar 2025 | 244 | Chris Malloy | 01:09:18 | |
Joining us this week on Better Than I Found It is the head coach of Ole Miss, Chris Malloy. Chris has seen immense success over the course of his career, including an NCAA divisional championship, a Fred Haskins Award, and just this year leading his Rebels to their first AP number one ranking. As of this recording, Ole Miss is ranked fourth in the country. Thank you Chris for joining the podcast! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Produced and Edited by Will Greene Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/betterthanifoundit/message | |||
| 21 Apr 2025 | 248 | Tales from Southern Hills | 00:46:38 | |
As the Bears prepare for the Big 12 Championship, running from Tuesday April 22nd to Thursday April 24th, Coach McGraw takes a moment to share his experiences from the site of the tournament: Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa. From his father's time working as the assistant pro at the club to, watching Arnold Palmer and Jack Niklaus tee off at the 1970 PGA Championship, to the first time he played the course itself, Coach McGraw has plenty of experience with Southern Hills. I hope you enjoy listening to these stories as the Bears prepare to play the course for themselves. Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Produced and Edited by Will Greene Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/betterthanifoundit/message | |||
| 22 Jul 2024 | 209 | Tim Mickelson | 00:51:31 | |
Tim Mickelson, former Arizona State Golf Coach and brother of Phil Mickelson, is joining us today. Tim caddied for Phil from 2017 - 2024 and is also an accomplished golf coach. Starting as an assistant coach at San Diego State University, he then took this program to three national championships back to back, followed by a head coach position at Arizona State from 2011 to 2016. Tim was also the coach of future world number 1 John Rham while he was in college. Thank you for joining the podcast Tim! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Edited by Chris Berry Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/betterthanifoundit/message | |||
| 18 Mar 2024 | 191 | Jacob Wilner | 00:49:11 | |
Today, Coastal Carolina University golf coach, Jacob Wilner joins the podcast. Jacob is another example of someone returning to his alma mater to coach. Jacob was named 2021-22 Mountain West Conference Men's Golf Coach of the Year at the University of Nevada and then returned to Coastal Carolina University. Thank you for joining the podcast Jacob! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Edited by Chris Berry Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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| 09 Aug 2021 | 55 | Austin Smotherman | 00:51:51 | |
Korn Ferry Tour Player, Austin Smotherman, joins the podcast. At the time of this recording, Austin sits at the number 25 spot on the Korn Ferry Tour ranking. The top 25 earn their PGA Tour cards at the end of the season. He tells us about how he's embracing the opportunity. Among other things, he also shares his grandfather's influence on his game, speaks about his time at SMU, and shares how he balances being a genuine guy and a fierce competitor on tour. Thanks for coming on the podcast Austin and best of luck with the conclusion of your season! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 11 Apr 2022 | 90 | Joakim Mikkelsen | 00:51:13 | |
Joakim is a former All-American and the 2012 Big 12 Individual Champion. He is currently a golf commentator in Norway as well as a TrackMan rep. Joakim takes us through his junior days, his time at Baylor, his stint as a professional, and also what he does today. Some nuggets of wisdom are dropped along the way too! Thank you for coming on Joakim - one of the most decorated Baylor players! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 06 Jan 2025 | 233 | Michael Kim | 00:59:13 | |
Joining Better Than I Found It today is Michael Kim, former player for Cal and current member of the PGA tour. Michael and I spoke as he was preparing for this week's Sony Open in Honolulu, Hawaii. We discussed his collegiate career at Cal, especially his team's 2012-2013 season when Michael received the Jack Nicklaus Award and the Fred Haskins Award. These awards are given out by the GCAA (Golf Coaches Association of America) and the Haskins Commission, respectively, to the best college golf player that year. Later, we discuss his professional career and the ups and downs that came with it, including his lone tour victory in the 2018 John Deere Classic. Michael describes the struggles his career has faced, but also how he has persevered and risen above them. Thank you so much for joining the podcast Michael! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Produced and Edited by Will Greene Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/betterthanifoundit/message | |||
| 10 Jun 2024 | 203 | Kirk Kayden | 00:50:22 | |
Joining us today is Kirk Kayden, Georgia Military College's Head Coach. Kirk got his start in high school golf and has coached at almost every level including Junior College, Mid Major, and Power Four Conference. He has coached PGA Tour players and his recent team placed runner-up at the last two NJCAA Division 3 National Championships. Thank you for joining the podcast Kirk! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Edited by Chris Berry Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/betterthanifoundit/message | |||
| 20 May 2024 | 200 | Chris Parra | 00:55:48 | |
Today we are joined by Chris Parra, Southern Methodist University Golf Coach. Chris and Coach McGraw discuss his time playing at SMU and his 15-year journey playing professional golf. Chris then talks about his time coaching at SMU for the last 10 years, as an assistant coach and then as the head coach for the last 5 years. The conversation continues to his team's performance at the NCAA Regional, leading to his team advancing to the NCAA Championship. Thank you for joining the podcast Chris! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Edited by Chris Berry Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 20 Mar 2023 | 139 | Sean Martin | 00:51:51 | |
Sean Martin is the Lead, Editorial for the PGA Tour. He has been a golf journalist for 18 years, covering collegiate and professional golf. Before joining the PGA Tour staff, he spent several years at Golfweek Magazine. In today's podcast Sean speaks to the changing landscape during his time as a journalist. He also discusses Scottie Scheffler in depth - unpacking a Twitter-thread he posted recently. His observations of Scottie are spot on and reveal the ingredients that have led him to the top ranked player in our game. Thank you so much for coming on the podcast, Sean! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 18 Oct 2021 | 65 | John Smith Part 2 (The Coach) - Oklahoma State Head Wrestling Coach (5-time National Champion Coach) | 00:29:41 | |
Coach Smith talks about his coaching career and coaching philosophy in this week's episode. Just like his athletic career, his coaching career has been tremendously successful. He shares with us how with us in this episode. Thank you for all of your time Coach and go get'em this season! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 24 Jan 2022 | 79 | Worth Williams | 00:48:44 | |
Worth Williams is a Baylor alum and the 2001 Big 12 Champion (both as a team and individual.) He talks about his very important mentors growing up, his experience with college golf and Baylor, and how his competitive background is benefitting him in the business world. Thank you for coming on Worth and Sic'em Bears! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 10 Apr 2023 | 142 | Jerry Haas | 01:09:25 | |
Jerry Haas is the Head Men's Golf Coach at Wake Forest University. Coach Haas talks about his own playing career and coaching career. He also tells us about the incredible golf pedigree in the Haas family. Thank you so much for coming on, Coach! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 22 Feb 2021 | 31 | Josh Gregory | 01:01:26 | |
PGA Tour Instructor, and former two-time NCAA Champion Coach, Josh Gregory, joins the podcast. Coach McGraw and Coach Gregory have known each other for a long time. The two delve into Josh's background, his time as a collegiate coach, and cover what his beliefs as a PGA Instructor are. Tons of insight in this one! Thank you for coming on Coach! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 12 Sep 2022 | 112 | Austin Eckroat | 00:48:38 | |
Austin Eckroat just graduated from the Korn Ferry Tour to the PGA Tour. He speaks to his transition into professional golf from Oklahoma State. Austin also tells us about his time in college, why he finds college golf valuable, what he learned from his teammates, and much more. Congrats on your PGA Tour card, Austin and thank you for coming on! Best of luck in the upcoming season! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 16 May 2022 | 95 | Postseason Golf | 00:52:03 | |
Postseason is here for both our Women and Men. Today's episode includes some past experiences from Coach McGraw when it comes to postseason golf and what he has learned from them. Best of luck to every listener this postseason! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 21 Mar 2022 | 87 | Todd Gongwer | 00:50:36 | |
Todd Gongwer is an author and motivational speaker. His best-selling book "Lead for God's Sake" has inspired athletes and coaches all around the world. he joins the podcast today to expand on his leadership philosophies and life perspectives. This is a good listen for any coach or athlete. Thank you so much for coming on Todd! | |||
| 13 Dec 2021 | 73 | Travis Woolf | 00:40:01 | |
Travis Woolf is a staff member with the College Golf fellowship (CGF). Prior to getting into the ministry, he played his collegiate golf at TCU. Travis talks about what his role is with CGF, and what CGF offers to high schoolers, collegiate players, and even tour players. Their instagram handle is @collegegolffellowhip - you can find information on all of their retreats there. Thank you so much for coming on Travis! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 05 Oct 2020 | Bonus: Baylor Bears are the 2020 Big 12 Matchplay Champions | 00:16:26 | |
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| 08 Feb 2021 | 29 | Cory Whitsett | 00:53:24 | |
Alabama Men's Golf Alum and 2007 U.S. Junior Champion, Cory Whitsett, joins the podcast. Coach McGraw and Cory have both a Coach-recruit relationship as well as a Coach-player relationship. The two discuss getting to know each other over the years, but also do a deeper dive into why Cory thinks his professional career didn't turn out the way he had hoped for. He's very open about his struggles on the golf course in this conversation. Cory is truly one of the good guys. Thank you so much for coming on Cory! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 15 Mar 2021 | 34 | Larry Penley | 00:46:40 | |
Clemson Head Men's Golf Coach, Larry Penley, joins the podcast. Coach Penley is a legend in the college golf sphere. He announced earlier this year that he is retiring after 42 years at Clemson (4 as a player and 38 as a Coach). Coach Penley shares stories from his career, tells us about his current team, and gives us a glimpse into what his future might hold. Thank you for coming on Coach and thank you for everything you have given to our game! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 14 Mar 2022 | 86 | Greg Priest | 00:56:46 | |
Greg Priest is the Athletic Director for Tyler ISD. He is also the former Baylor Men's Golf Coach. He tells us stories from his coaching career and up to today. His perspective, recruiting strategy, and other insights are brought up too. He also tells us what eventually made him leave coaching. Thank you for coming on Coach and Sic'em Bears! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 22 Jan 2024 | 183 | Luke Morgan | 00:39:10 | |
Today on Better Than I Found It, Luke Morgan joins the podcast. Luke, a Senior at Baylor, grew up playing many sports and led his high school to some championships while also winning the individual title. Luke talks with Coach about some of his toughest matchups and tells other stories from his time at Baylor. Thanks for joining the podcast Luke! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Edited by Chris Berry Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 27 Aug 2020 | 5 | Morgan Hoffmann | 01:02:38 | |
PGA Tour Player Morgan Hoffmann joins the "Better Than I Found It" Podcast. An open and honest conversation between Morgan and his College Coach, Mike McGraw. Morgan's battle with Muscular Dystrophy is a powerful one. He shares with the listeners about his treatment, his thoughts about getting back to competitive golf, and how he's turned his situation into something positive through his foundation. You can find the information on his foundation here: www.morganhoffman.org @MorganHoffmannFoundation Subscribe for future episodes. We welcome your feedback and questions! @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast @BearCoachMcGraw @MikkelGolf @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 24 Apr 2023 | 144 | Sean Covich | 00:54:19 | |
Sean Covich is the Head Men's Golf Coach at West Virginia University. He's had the unique distinction of starting a program from scratch. In today's podcast, he talks about the challenge of starting a "Power 5" program, the journey his team has been on, and what he has learned as a coach through it. Thank you so much for coming on, Coach! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 19 Jul 2021 | 52 | Trey Mullinax | 00:54:46 | |
Korn Ferry Tour Player and Alabama alum, Trey Mullinax, joins the podcast. Trey and Coach McGraw spent the 2013/2014 season together in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. That year ended with a National Championship for the Crimson Tide where Trey made the winning putt. In addition that historic season, Trey tells us about his upbringing, how he landed at University of Alabama, and some of the adversity he faced both in college and in his young professional career. Fantastic stuff, Trey - thank you so much for coming on the podcast!
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| 29 Jul 2024 | 210 | Davis Ovard | 00:37:46 | |
Joining us this week is Baylor Golfer, Davis Ovard. Davis just finished a strong freshman year, leading to an eventful summer. Daivs tells us about his freshman year and summer experiences, including winning the North-South Amateur and spending time with Tiger Woods. Thank you for joining the podcast Davis! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Edited by Chris Berry Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/betterthanifoundit/message | |||
| 02 Jan 2023 | 128 | Dylan Meyer | 00:53:15 | |
Dylan Meyer is a professional golfer and former All-American at the University of Illinois. Dylan talks about his transition to professional golf with the ups and the downs of life on tour. He also talks about his time playing for Coach Mike Small, the things he's learned since his freshman year, the health challenge he has overcome, and other things. We appreciate Dylan joining the podcast. Best of luck in 2023, Dylan! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 01 Jul 2024 | 206 | Cullen Carstens | 00:58:00 | |
Today's guest is Cullen Carstens, one of Coach McGraw's former Volunteer Assistant coaches and now the Kansas State Associate Head Coach. Cullen's story is a great example of perseverance and can be used to guide future coaches. Thank you for joining the podcast Cullen! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Edited by Chris Berry Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/betterthanifoundit/message | |||
| 12 Apr 2021 | 38 | Max McGreevy | 00:42:00 | |
Current Korn Ferry Tour player and former Oklahoma Sooner, Max McGreevy, joins the podcast. Max is coming off a solid stretch of golf and tells us about how life is as a professional golfer. He also shares who he is as a player, his best advice for young players, among other things. Thanks for coming on Max and best of luck the rest of the season! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 16 Jan 2023 | 130 | Doug Gordin | 00:57:56 | |
Doug Gordin is a long-time golf coach at both the Division I and Division II levels. He retired in 2018 after a long stint at Florida Southern where his teams captured six NCAA Division II National Championships. In today's episode he talks about his coaching influences, which includes his dad, Rod Myers, Conrad Rehling, and Buddy Alexander. Coach Gordin was inducted into the GCAA Hall of Fame in 2001. Thank you Coach for joining the podcast! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 26 Jan 2022 | Coach McGraw Appears as a Guest on "Building Excellence" Podcast | 00:53:40 | |
Coach McGraw recently joined Bailey Miles on his podcast "Building Excellence". Here is that episode. You can find the full "Building Excellence" Podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-excellence-with-bailey-miles/id1574388409 | |||
| 25 Jan 2021 | 27 | Annie Young | 00:54:22 | |
University of Tulsa Head Women's Golf Coach, Annie Young, joins the podcast. Coach Young is an Oklahoma State graduate where she was Coached by Coach McGraw for part of her time. The two reminisce about their time in Stillwater and talk about their current Coaching. Thank you for coming on the podcast Coach Young and best of luck this Spring! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 05 Aug 2024 | 211 | Annie Young | 00:40:15 | |
Joining the podcast today is Annie Young, former University of Tulsa Women's Coach. She has recently moved to Oklahoma State University as an Assistant Coach due to their newly adopted child. Annie and Coach McGraw discuss the adoption process and her excitement about returning to her alma mater. Thank you for joining the podcast Annie! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Edited by Chris Berry Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/betterthanifoundit/message | |||
| 14 Aug 2020 | 3 | Kyle Jones | 00:48:00 | |
PGA Tour Player, Korn Ferry Tour Winner, and All-American Baylor Bear joins the "Better Than I Found It" podcast. Kyle is hot off his first big professional win at the Utah Championship on the Korn Ferry Tour. Kyle's path to the Tour is a unique one. Coach McGraw delves into what separates Kyle as a player and what they have learned from each other. @KyleJonesGolf @BearCoachMcGraw Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 04 Aug 2020 | 2 | Tosh Hays | 00:44:17 | |
Tosh Hays joins the "Better Than I Found It" podcast. Tosh is a long-time swing Coach to PGA Tour player, Robert Streb. He is also a former player for Coach McGraw at Edmond North High School. @ForJrGolfers @BaylorMGolf @BearCoachMcGraw @MikkelGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 24 May 2021 | 44 | Hunter Shattuck & Vince Clark | 00:50:27 | |
Joining the podcast are former Baylor Bear and MCC Highlander, Hunter Shattuck AND McLennan Community College Head Coach, Vince Clark. Hunter has a very unique story in collegiate golf as he went from averaging 97 in 8th grade to reaching the Elite Eight Matchplay during his career at Baylor. Coach Clark and Coach McGraw delve into what it was like coaching Hunter, and what others can learn from his example. Hunter shares his perspective and experiences from both schools. Thanks for coming on Hunter and Sic'em Bears! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 25 Nov 2024 | 227 | Maverick McNealy repost | 00:56:45 | |
In honor of his victory in RSM Classic, we are reposting this classic interview with Maverick McNealy from January 4th, 2021. Incredible advice for young collegiate players, enjoy! PGA Tour Player, Maverick McNealy, joins the podcast. This is an episode packed with knowledge if you're an aspiring player! Maverick shares how journaling became one of his main development tools and how he uses it today. He also lets us know how he developed his semi-famous "seed ball", how he spends his tournament weeks, what his three key areas are in preparation, and tons more... Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Edited by Chris Berry Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 01 Feb 2021 | 28 | Greg Sands | 00:59:44 | |
Texas Tech Head Men's Golf Coach, Greg Sands, joins the podcast. Coach Sands has built a very successful program at Texas Tech over the last couple of decades. His teams have reached Matchplay at the National Championship twice, reached a national #1 ranking, won a Big 12 Matchplay Championship, and numerous other accomplishments. He shares what it was like being named the Head Coach at a young age, how the program has changed over the years, and shares some stories a long the way. Coach Sands was recently named the 2021 Palmer Cup Coach for the American side. He shares his thoughts on that honor. One of the best in the business - thank you for coming on Coach! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 03 Oct 2022 | 115 | Max Kettler | 00:48:48 | |
Max Kettler is a golf instructor in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Max has had a very different path into golf instruction. He learned a lot of valuable lessons through the college recruiting process as well as his time in college. He shares his story and the lessons learned in today's podcast. thank you for coming on Max! | |||
| 08 Nov 2021 | 68 | Jimmy Walker | 00:43:17 | |
Jimmy Walker is a PGA Tour Tour player, major champion (2016 PGA Championship), and a Baylor alum. In today's podcast, he takes us through his journey starting as a junior golfer. Jimmy talks about some of the adversity he's faced in his professional career and how he's been able to excel through adversity. Thank you so much for coming on Jimmy and Sic'em bears! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 31 Jul 2023 | 158 | Albert Jennings | 00:53:41 | |
On today's podcast, Albert Jennings joins us. Albert is an assistant golf professional at Brookwood Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana. They discuss Albert's junior golf academy and his time as a golf prospect when he was younger. Thank you for joining the podcast Albert! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Edited by Chris Berry Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 30 Nov 2020 | 19 | Colin Kober | 00:42:08 | |
Baylor Fifth year senior and Co-captain, Colin Kober, joins the podcast. Colin and Coach discuss everything from the recruiting process to today and beyond in this conversation. Colin has a 12-3 matchplay record at the Big 12 Matchplay Championship and is a two-time Elite 90 winner (for the highest GPA at the National Championship). He shares how his upbringing has shaped him into a disciplined, hard-working individual. Thank you for coming on Colin and Sic'em Bears! Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 22 Nov 2021 | 70 | Rickie Fowler | 00:46:16 | |
Rickie Fowler joins the podcast. Coach McGraw and Rickie had a coach/player relationship from their time at Oklahoma State. Rickie takes us through his golf journey in today's episode. He sheds a light on his family and mentors along the way. Well worth a listen. Thank you so much for coming on, Rickie!
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| 24 Oct 2022 | 118 | Ian Davis | 00:55:40 | |
Ian Davis played his college golf at Oklahoma State. He was an all-american and also had success as a professional golfer on the Korn Ferry Tour. He takes us through his golf journey in today's podcast. Thanks so much for coming on Ian! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 27 Jan 2025 | 236 | Glen Millican | 01:01:50 | |
Our guest today on Better Than I Found It is Glen Millican, the head coach of the University of Missouri's golf team. In his second year at the program, Glen has made a huge impact so far. We also discuss in detail his years at New Mexico, where he went from player to assistant coach to one of the youngest head coaches in college golf, as he coached the Lobos for 22 years. Glen's teams at UNM saw huge success, winning 39 tournament titles, eight conference titles, and two top-five finishes in the NCAA championship. He's coached 17 All-Americans and six players who would go on to play on the PGA Tour. A Texas native, we also talk about our mutual love for our childhood football team, the Dallas Cowboys. Thank you so much for joining the podcast Glen! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Produced and Edited by Will Greene Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/betterthanifoundit/message | |||
| 11 Nov 2024 | 225 | John Crooks | 00:38:22 | |
John Crooks, Campbell Univerity's Men's and Women's Coach, is joining us today. With an already impressive record, their women's team won their 100th title, placing them 2nd all-time on the victories list. His teams have won 27 conference championships and John has been named Conference Coach of the Year 23 times. John was also a great player, capturing the 1967 US Junior over a future US Open Champion, Andrew North, and won the 2001 US Senior Amateur. Thank you for joining the podcast John! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Edited by Chris Berry Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/betterthanifoundit/message | |||
| 11 Jan 2021 | 25 | Topic with Coach McGraw 2: "Health & Wellness" | 00:47:05 | |
Coach McGraw shares his thoughts on Health & Wellness and how his attention to his body and nutrition has helped his coaching through the years. @betterthanifounditpodcast Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 03 Jun 2024 | 202 | David Inglis | 00:59:27 | |
Joining us today is David Inglis, Northwestern University Men's golf coach. David, a Scottish-born golfer and former University of Tulsa All-America, won the 2000 British Boys Championship. David also contributed to the wins for Europe in the 2003 Palmer Cup and the 2003 Walker Cup. David later explains Northwestern's win over Illinois during the Big 10 Championship. Thank you for joining the podcast David! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Edited by Chris Berry Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/betterthanifoundit/message | |||
| 06 Mar 2023 | 137 | Topic 6: "Scholarships in College Golf" | 00:36:37 | |
Today's episode is covering all things regarding scholarships in college golf. We get a lot of questions on this topic. Hope you enjoy the episode! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||
| 09 May 2022 | 94 | Scout McNealy | 00:48:17 | |
Scout is a Junior/Senior on the Baylor Men's Golf Team. He is in his third year at Baylor but has excelled in school and is graduating this month. He talks about his upbringing, his family, the Baylor experience, and his shoulder injury, among other things. We are more than proud of Scout and thankful he came on the podcast. Sic'Em Bears, Scout! Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast Associated social media accounts: Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw Mikkel - @MikkelGolf Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com | |||