The Teacher and The Pro

In this episode of "The Teacher and The Pro," host Nathan  Rarick interviews Josh Apple, the Director of Player Development at Piedmont Club in Haymarket, VA. Josh discusses his role in developing golfers of all ages and skill levels and how the junior golf game has changed. He goes on to include some advice for golfers looking to play in college. Josh ends the show talking about his work as the Instruction Editor for the Virginia Golfer Magazine."The Teacher and the Pro" is a Fairway to Green podcast. You can see all episodes at www.fairwaytogreen.com.

In this episode of "The Teacher and The Pro," host Nathan Rarick interviews Joe Doughty, a career consultant for the New Jersey and Philadelphia PGA sections. Joe discusses his time as an assistant golf professional before transitioning to his role in PGA of America Career Services. He then shares two great pieces of advice for future and current PGA Professionals."The Teacher and the Pro" is a Fairway to Green podcast. You can see all episodes at www.fairwaytogreen.com.

In this episode of "The Teacher and The Pro," host Nathan Rarick interviews Randy Chang, founder of the Randy Chang Golf Schools based out of California. Randy discusses his passion behind creating his golf schools, which are full of technology and options for every skill level. He then offers some insight into how the industry can handle the post-Covid golf boom. "The Teacher and the Pro" is a Fairway to Green podcast. You can see all episodes at www.fairwaytogreen.com.

In this episode of "The Teacher and The Pro," host Nathan Rarick interviews Jim Parella, the Director of Instruction at Cedarbrook Country Club. Jim discusses his why for teaching kids how to golf. He then shares how he has grown the junior golf program at his club, offers advice to parents on how to get their kids started and dives into the post-Covid golf boom. Jim also has a unique hole-in-one story."The Teacher and the Pro" is a Fairway to Green podcast. You can see all episodes at www.fairwaytogreen.com.

In this episode of "The Teacher and The Pro," host Nathan Rarick interviews Casey Brozek, the Director of Golf at Medinah Country Club. Casey discusses how he learned every aspect of being a PGA Professional and how that led him to his current role at Medinah. He then talks about the 2026 Presidents Cup and everything the PGA Professionals did throughout the week."The Teacher and the Pro" is a Fairway to Green podcast. You can see all episodes at www.fairwaytogreen.com.

In this episode of “The Teacher and The Pro,” host Nathan Rarick interviews Robbie Fields, the Head Women’s Golf Coach and Director of Golf at Jacksonville State University. Robbie discusses how he found his love for coaching and how that led him to his current role as a Division 1 golf coach. He discusses his responsibilities like recruiting, NIL and the transfer portal."The Teacher and the Pro" is a Fairway to Green podcast. You can see all episodes at www.fairwaytogreen.com.

In this episode of "The Teacher and The Pro," host Nathan Rarick interviews Kevin Sprecher, the Director of Instruction at Sleepy Hollow Country Club in Scarborough, New York. Kevin discusses his teaching journey and how technology has changed throughout his time in the golf industry. He then talks about watching Cameron Young grow up and how he isn’t shocked about the success Young has had on the PGA Tour. "The Teacher and the Pro" is a Fairway to Green podcast. You can see all episodes at www.fairwaytogreen.com.

In this episode of "The Teacher and The Pro," host Nathan Rarick interviews Pat Coyner, Director of Instruction at Cherry Hills Country Club in Denver, Colo. Pat discusses his journey from cleaning golf carts to teaching two-time U.S. Open Champion, Wyndham Clark. He dives into how he and Clark began working together and the swing fixes they focused on to help Clark win three times this season on the PGA Tour."The Teacher and the Pro" is a Fairway to Green podcast. You can see all episodes at www.fairwaytogreen.com.

In this episode of “The Teacher and The Pro,” host Nathan Rarick interviews Kevin Swan, a PGA Master Professional and Director of Golf Operations at The Club at Mediterra in Naples, Fla. Kevin shares his interesting entry into the golf industry, describes peak-season responsibilities at a 36-hole high-end private club and discusses what goes into organizing member golf trips.He goes on to outline the PGA Master Professional process, including experience requirements, a business plan and a thesis defense panel, and advises aspiring PGA Professionals to network and build non-transactional relationships."The Teacher and the Pro" is a Fairway to Green podcast. You can see all episodes at www.fairwaytogreen.com.

In this episode of "The Teacher and The Pro," host Nathan Rarick interviews Nicole Felce, the assistant golf professional at Countryside Country Club in Clearwater, FL. Nicole gained notoriety at the 2026 KPMG Women's PGA Championship when she made the cut and finished as the low LPGA/PGA Professional.Nicole discusses her path into golf and explains how she earned her LPGA Class A certification while also completing a reciprocal PGA program in four months.Nicole then shares how her finish at the major championship has changed her life, what it was like sleeping in a rental car at the beginning of the week and how she's working towards a playing career on the LPGA Tour."The Teacher and the Pro" is a Fairway to Green podcast. You can see all episodes at www.fairwaytogreen.com.