In the final hour, Barry Cronin and Mike Esposito chat with former Bears long snapper, current golf enthusiast Patrick Mannelly about the quality of golf courses in the Chicago area. The guys then talk with the executive director of First Tee of Greater Chicago Lea Jesse before capping off the show with Tom Lang of Michigan Golf Journal.

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Cronin & Esposito: Patrick Mannelly, Lea Jesse, Tom Lang interviews (Hour 2)

Barry Cronin and Mike Esposito begin this week's show recapping the week in golf before moving to their conversation with Todd Hajduch, General Manager & Director of Golf at TPC Deere Run in the Quad Cities. They speak with Todd about the John Deer Classic being canceled this year and what the course has planned instead. Barry and Mike also talk with Director of Instruction Butterfield Country Club Mike Carbray in their week;y Swing Thoughts segment.

Cronin & Esposito: Todd Hajduch, Mike Carbray interviews (Hour 1)

In the second hour, Barry Cronin and Mike Esposito were joined by Peggy Kusinski of NBC Chicago to discuss how she first got into golf and how it has changed her life. MyGolfSpy founder Adam Beach then joined the show to discuss various golf gear. Later, Wisconsin.golf writer Gary D'Amato joined the program to discuss the latest PGA Tour news.

Cronin & Esposito: Peggy Kusinski, Adam Beach, Gary D’Amato interviews (Hour 2)

In the first hour, Barry Cronin and Mike Esposito talk with Joliet Park District superintendent John Ekstrom about the life of a golf course superintendent. They later talk with Illinois PGA pro Kurt Kollmeyer in their segment 'Swing Thoughts' to get some advice for amateur golfers.

Cronin & Esposito: John Ekstrom, Kurt Kollmeyerinterviews (Hour 1)

In the second hour, Barry Cronin and Mike Esposito were joined by sportswriter James Dodson to discuss his favorite memories on the golf course with his children, in honor of Father's Day weekend. Later, Ron Green Jr. of Global Golf Post joined the show to discuss covering the PGA Tour during the coronavirus pandemic.

Cronin & Esposito: James Dodson, Ron Green Jr. interviews (Hour 2)

In the first hour, Barry Cronin and Mike Esposito recapped the golf action of the past week, which included PGA Tour member Nick Watney testing positive for COVID-19. What could the fallout be from that? Later, Illinois PGA professional Dan Kochevar joined the show to offer advice for listeners in a new segment called Swing Thoughts.

Cronin & Esposito: PGA member tests positive for COVID-19, Dan Kochevar interview (Hour 1)

In the second hour, Barry Cronin and Mike Esposito were joined by Sarah Longo, who's the widow of the late Peter Longo, who gave golf tips on WGN-TV’s Instant Replay show. Chicago District Golf Association executive director Robert Markionni then joined the show to discuss how he has handled golf's return during the pandemic. Later, Golf Channel reporter Todd Lewis joined the program to discuss the Charles Schwab Challenge, which he's covering at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas.

Cronin & Esposito: Sarah Longo, Robert Markionni, Todd Lewis interviews (Hour 2)

In the first hour, Barry Cronin and Mike Esposito discuss the PGA Tour returning for the first time since the pandemic hit. They also chat with Cory Puryear, of Pure Golf, who is a golf fitness guru working with local PGA Tour members and amateurs.

Cronin & Esposito: PGA tour is back, Cory Puryear interview (Hour 1)

In the second hour, Barry Cronin and Mike Esposito were joined by Nick Hardy, a Northbrook native who's a member of the Korn Ferry Tour, about how upcoming tournaments are handling play during the pandemic. John Deer Classic director Clair Peterson then joined the show to discuss the decision to cancel the tournament this year. Later, Drew Davison of the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram joined the program to discuss how media members will have to operate while covering tournaments this summer.

Cronin & Esposito: Nick Hardy, Clair Peterson, Drew Davison interviews (Hour 2)

In the first hour, Barry Cronin and Mike Esposito talk with Tim Miles, who runs many golf courses around Chicago about how his courses have handled the pandemic and how they hope to recover what they've lost so far this year. The guys later chat with Dr. Stephen Schrantz of the University of Chicago Medical Center, who offers his medical expertise and speaks to how safe it is to play golf right now.

Cronin & Esposito: Tim Miles, Dr. Stephen Schrantz interviews (Hour 1)

In the final hour, Steve Olken and Ed Sherman were joined by Hall of Fame journalist Len Ziehm before holding the Lesson Tee with with Travis Johns, the club professional and director of instruction at Medinah Country Club. Later, they spent some time saying farewell to the 2019 golf season.

Olken & Sherman: Len Ziehm interview, Lesson Tee with Travis Johns (Hour 2)

Steve Olken and Ed Sherman opened the season finale show by discussing Rory McIlroy winning the FedEx Cup before debating who should be the Player of the Year. Later, they brought you the season-ending edition of Birdies & Bogeys.

Olken & Sherman: FedEx Cup, Player of the Year, Birdies & Bogeys (Hour 1)

In the second hour, Steve Olken and Ed Sherman were joined by Jason Mengel, the director of the 2020 Ryder Cup. The Lesson Tee was then with Dan Sheldon, the PGA professional and director of instruction at Ruth Lake Country Club. Later, they were joined by Mark Klausner, who recently purchased the Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa.

Olken & Sherman: Jason Mengel/Mark Klausner interviews, Lesson Tee (Hour 2)

Steve Olken and Ed Sherman opened their show by recapping the BMW Championship at Medinah last week before discussing if that was Tiger Woods' last time competing in Chicago. They also provided an update on the FedEx Cup rankings and ended the hour with another edition of Birdies & Bogeys.

Olken & Sherman: BMW recap, FedEx Cup, Birdies & Bogeys (Hour 1)

In the second hour, Steve Olken and Ed Sherman were joined by Golf Channel analyst Mark Rolfing to discuss the BMW Championship and the Jackson Park project. The Lesson Tee was with Rob Saunders before the guys ended the hour by being joined by Bears legend Bobby Douglass.

Olken & Sherman: Mark Rolfing/Bobby Douglass interviews, Lesson Tee (Hour 2)

Veteran Chicago broadcaster Steve Olken and golf journalist Ed Sherman talk about current tournaments and offer tips from local pros for the everyday golfers. The show airs Saturdays from 6-8 a.m. during golf season.

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