Episodes
Welcome to the Fairways & Friends Podcast, where host Courtney Connell sits down with leaders, innovators, and storytellers from the worlds of golf, sports, business, faith, and community. Each episode explores the journeys, lessons, and relationships that shape successful lives both on and off the course.
Browse the latest episodes below and discover the stories behind the people making an impact in their communities, industries, and beyond.
Latest Episodes
Dale Morgan | The Keeper of the Tradition
Longtime PGA Professional Dale Morgan joins Courtney Connell to reflect on Austin Country Club, mentorship, leadership, tradition and a lifetime devoted to serving the game and the people who carry it forward.
Mike Taylor of Artisan Golf | The Ultimate Artisan
Master clubmaker Mike Taylor of Artisan Golf joins Courtney Connell to share his journey from the Ben Hogan Golf Equipment Company to Nike Golf’s famed Oven and beyond—a story of craftsmanship, mentorship, relationships and a lifetime spent perfecting his craft.
Ben Hogan Remembered | Mike Wright & Lindy Miller
Mike Wright and Lindy Miller join Courtney Connell at historic Shady Oaks Country Club to share personal memories of Ben Hogan and reflect on the responsibility of preserving the stories, character and legacy of one of golf’s greatest figures.
Maulana Dotch, PGA | The Legacy of Mentorship
PGA Professional Maulana Dotch joins Courtney Connell to share her remarkable journey through golf, the mentors who opened doors along the way, and why she’s determined to create opportunities for the next generation.
Beau Welling | Golf Course Architect
Acclaimed golf course architect Beau Welling joins Courtney Connell to share his unconventional journey, the experiences that shaped his approach to design, and why golf’s greatest impact may be its ability to bring people together.
Jon Drago | The Man Behind the Nelson
THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson Tournament Director Jon Drago joins Courtney Connell to share the stories behind the tournament, Byron Nelson’s enduring legacy, life behind the scenes of the PGA TOUR and how golf can be a powerful vehicle for giving back.
Rich Lerner | The Stories Behind the Game
Award-winning Golf Channel broadcaster Rich Lerner joins Courtney Connell for a conversation about his broadcasting career, memorable moments in golf, storytelling, relationships, and the experiences that have shaped his life.
Randy Smith | A Lifetime of Lessons
Legendary golf instructor Randy Smith joins Courtney Connell for a conversation about coaching champions, servant leadership, mentorship, and the lessons learned from a lifetime in golf.
Tom Coyne | The Long Way Home
Award-winning author and The Golfer’s Journal Senior Editor Tom Coyne joins Courtney Connell for a conversation about storytelling, golf travel, friendship, and why the game’s greatest journeys often lead us home.
Damon Hack | Golf Channel’s Award-Winning Journalist
Award-winning Golf Channel host Damon Hack joins PGA Master Professional Courtney Connell for an engaging conversation about storytelling, journalism, major championships, and the relationships that make golf one of the world’s greatest games.
Coming Soon
Pat Green | Songs, Stories & Second Chances
COMING SOON: Texas country icon Pat Green joins Courtney Connell for an inspiring conversation about music, golf, family, faith, and the relationships that matter most.