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The VIP Golf Show
Published by Edmonton Sports Talk
- Sports
- Golf
Welcome to the home of The V.I.P. Golf Show presented by Ardent Roof Systems! Join hosts Murray McCourt and Curtis Stock every Sunday morning for everything you need to know in the world of golf in Edmonton, Alberta and across the country!
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- Golf Inclusivity | VIP Golf Show from The VIP Golf Show
2 hr 5 min
The VIP Golf Show is back as host Murray McCourt tees up another can't-miss episode packed with everything golf fans need this week. Murray looks at golf inclusivity, gambling within golf and goes around Edmonton with Rundle Short Course! The engagement question of the show...would you rather play August National once or get a lifetime membership at your home club? Whether you're a scratch golfer or just love the game, this week's edition of The VIP Golf Show has you covered from the first tee to the final putt. Tune in! Murray McCourt: https://x.com/MurrayMcCourt https://www.instagram.com/murray.mccourt/ The Ranch Golf & Country Club: WEBSITE: https://www.theranchgolf.com https://www.instagram.com/ranchgolfcourse/
- British Open Discussion | Sydney Bisgrove | The VIP Golf Show | July 19th, 2026 from The VIP Golf Show
2 hr 5 min
The VIP Golf Show is back as host Murray McCourt tees up another can't-miss episode packed with everything golf fans need this week. Murray breaks down all the biggest storylines from The Open Championship, recapping the action from Royal Birkdale, the standout performances, and what the results could mean heading into the rest of the season. Plus, don't miss your chance to win a brand-new TaylorMade driver as the show launches an exciting giveaway for viewers! Whether you're a scratch golfer or just love the game, this week's edition of The VIP Golf Show has you covered from the first tee to the final putt. Tune in!
- Bob Weeks & Kevin Karius | In Between The Ears! | July 12th, 2026 from The VIP Golf Show
2 hr 6 min
We have an all-star lineup of guests on today's show, with Murray McCourt connecting with his good friend and recently retired sportscaster Kevin Karius! Karius visits EST's studio to remember his long and storied career in sports media. He was an anchor at Global Edmonton for over 20 years and spent the past few years in radio. Of course, the guys talk some golf, with both Murray and Kevin having endless stories of playing together each Sunday. Then, Bob Weeks makes his appearance during the final two segments of the show to tap into the Open Championship. Who might be overrated entering the tournament? What's his favourite Open Championship memory? He explores some other topics during his extended interview as well… Will LIV still be a thing in the near future? If it dissolved, should the PGA Tour allow golfers who jumped ship back on the tour? If he could change one thing on the tour, what would he do? McCourt also brings in a golf psychologist to talk about the game from a mental perspective. Vanessa Iceton tells us how golfers can build lasting confidence. And what pre-round routine should golfers add to their preparation to keep sharp between the ears? Iceton shares her thoughts. Of course, Murray has his Rant of the Week; Dunc Mills delivers the Junior Golf Report, and then we have some trivia to fill the gaps on the program! Plus, Adam Wisser from The Ranch checks in to chat about the big things going on at the course this season. Today's guests: Kevin Karius - Retired sportscaster Bob Weeks - TSN Vanessa Iceton - Psychologist, Pearl Psychological Dunc Mills - Junior Golf Report Adam Wisser - Events/Clubhouse Manager, The Ranch Golf & Country Club The VIP Golf Show is presented by Ardent Roof Systems!
- Women In Golf | Lisa Longball & Tiffany Gordon | July 5th, 2026 from The VIP Golf Show
1 hr 58 min
Murray McCourt hits the airwaves to celebrate women in golf! All but one guest on today's show is a female who's either working, teaching, leading, promoting or playing the game! Our headliner for today's show is Lisa Longball! The 8x Canadian Long Drive Champion joins Murray to highlight the growth of women's golf, while sharing some golf tips. She also describes some of her current ventures in the sport. And she's not the ONLY athlete in her family… If you're a woman looking to get into the industry, what opportunities are available? Murray welcomes in Shelley Charlton to explain. Charlton also shares how she thinks golf courses can make themselves more enjoyable, inclusive, and welcoming to females. These two guests are great, but McCourt brings in a trio of other voices to explore various topics ranging from promoting golf, making decisions in golf, teaching golf, and much more! Of course, Dunc Mills makes his weekly appearance to deliver the Junior Golf Report! Plus, Murray has his Rant of the Week and his two weekly trivia questions! Today's guests: Tiffany Gordon - President, PGA of Canada Shelley Charlton - Director of Golf, Pinebrook Golf & Country Club Lisa "Longball" Vlooswick - 8x Canadian Long Drive Champion Kim Valleau - Head Professional, The Winston Golf Club Tanice Bosanko - Sales Rep, Play Well Agencies Dunc Mills - Junior Golf Report The VIP Golf Show is presented by Ardent Roof Systems!
- Jason Zuback | Smooth Operator | Rain Changes Things | June 28th, 2026 from The VIP Golf Show
2 hr 2 min
We've seen an historic amount of rain in Edmonton this Spring, and it might be good for the farmers, but not for golf courses… On an absolutely busy show, Murray McCourt brings in not one, but two superintendents to illustrate how rain really affects golf courses. Plus, we explore athlete development in the sport, highlight the importance of stretching, and share some golf tips along the way! Six-time World Long Drive Champion Jason Zuback is our standout guest on this week's program! He joins us for the Improve Your Game segment! So much to offer from such an interesting mind in the game. We then bring in Adam Graham to get some insight into the Edmonton Garrison Memorial Golf Club! What's the course been like this year? What offers do they have this season? As always, we list our engagement and trivia question(s) of the week; feature Dunc Mills for the Juniors Golf Report; And Murray also delivers his Rant of the Week! Today's guests: Craig Spicer - Superintendent, Legends Golf Club John Deneer - Director of Athlete Development, Alberta Golf Association Jason Zuback - Six-time World Long Drive Champion Adam Graham - Superintendent, Edmonton Garrison Memorial Golf Club Michelle Bucci - Owner, StretchLab Dunc Mills - Junior Golf Report The VIP Golf Show is presented by Ardent Roof Systems!
- Men's Mental Health Month | June 21st, 2026 from The VIP Golf Show
2 hr 6 min
June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, and with that, host Murray McCourt is here to emphasize the importance of addressing and looking after your mental health. Six amazing guests join us on the show, with a few sharing inspiring and personal stories about their struggles with mental health. Logan Crawford connects to the show to tell us about his story. He's an aspiring professional golfer who lives with a neuromuscular condition. Golf has been an outlet for him, and he tells us why. Plus, Daniel Wadge joins us in the studio to illustrate what it's like living with a brain injury. He suffered an accident at work, and it changed his life forever. How has it affected him exactly, and what has he done to work through it? Also on the show, Larry Petryk slides in for the Improve Your Game segment. He dives into golfing styles and spine position before sharing some drills to improve your backswing and contact. Gregg Schubert from the Belvedere Golf & Country Club offers some insight into the course while chatting about the PGA of Alberta and the PGA of Canada! Murray also delivers his Rant of the Week… This time, he puts the spotlight on men's mental health. Of course, Dunc Mills provides the Junior Golf Report! He recaps some of the most recent local events. The VIP Golf Show is presented by Ardent Roof Systems!
- US Open Preview | Former PGA Pro Dick Zokol | June 14th, 2026 from The VIP Golf Show
2 hr 5 min
On today's show, Murray presents an amazing list of guests to explore the nitty-gritty of golf all over Alberta and the rest of the country! He also dips into the US Open! Our marquee guest is Dick Zokol, former PGA Tour player and author. Zokol connects with Murray to preview the US Open, looking back on his experience playing in the major. He also describes the pressure he feels during the first swing at a big event. Zokol notes some potential underdogs for the US Open, before diving into his book. What is it about? How do people get their hands on it? Derek Baker gets into the mix for the Improve Your Game segment. With a shortened golf season in Edmonton, does a limited season actually help golfers build their work ethic at the junior level? What is NAX Academy doing to help out young golfers? What does a healthy parent-coach-athlete partnership look like? Landon Hargraves pops by to tell us all about Highlands Golf & Country Club! What major projects have they been working on the past few seasons? And as always, Dunc Mills makes an appearance for the Junior Golf Report to highlight the biggest stories on the local scene. Our final guest is Matt Johnson. He's on the show to tee up a major event coming to the Royal Mayfair Golf & Country Club! Murray then airs his Rant of the Week… This week, he's arguing that public golf is massively underrated and underappreciated. Do you agree? The VIP Golf Show is presented by Ardent Roof Systems!
- Short Game Golf Tips | Tournament Evolution | June 7th, 2026 from The VIP Golf Show
2 hr 4 min
Murray McCourt has a variety of amazing golf minds to put the spotlight on a couple of upcoming events, honing in on local courses around the Edmonton area! Stacey Disotell is our first guest. He stops by to talk about the Ardent Charity Golf Classic. What should golfers expect? How do you get involved? What is Ardent Roof Systems about? We lock in on the McLennan Ross Alberta Junior Tour with 2026 marking year 30 of the tournament! Mackenzie Baustad visits us to look back on the tournament's history. She also tells you about the mission of it all… For the Improve Your Game segment, Josh Fleming connects with Murray to share the best methods for practicing golf, highlighting how golfers should be spending their time on the driving range. To get some insight on The Links of Spruce Grove, Ryan McDermott checks in for a segment. He touches on a few events being hosted at the course and the patio parties held at the clubhouse! After that, we bring in Dunc Mills for the Junior Golf Report before Murray has his Rant of the Week. Closing out, Leah Snethun makes an appearance on the show to sink her teeth into the Alberta Golf Tour and how people can get involved. Today's guests: Stacey Disotell - Owner, Ardent Roof Systems MacKenzie Baustad - Manager of Competitions and Junior Golf, Alberta Golf Association Josh Fleming - Owner/Head Teaching Professional, 365 Golf Ryan McDermott - Head Professional, The Links of Spruce Grove Leah Snethun - President, Alberta Golf Tour Dunc Mills - Junior Golf Report
- Golf Dreams Become Reality | Made In Canada | May 31st, 2026 from The VIP Golf Show
2 hr 4 min
We're getting deeper into the golf season, and Murray McCourt has you covered with some of the top local stories, national stories and much more! First off, he welcomes Daniel Seifried and Spencer Edwards into the studio to tell us about Kayson Golf, a company that crafts custom Canadian-made golf clubs. How did the company begin? What do they do differently? Of course, Danny is a PGA Tour Canada champion, with Seifried illustrating his career! Highlighting Alberta, Murray brings in Taylor Tracey from the Alberta Golf Association to chat about a recent acquisition for the company, some new opportunities for junior players and the McLennan Ross Alberta Junior Tour. Cody Hancock is next up! He swings by for the Improve Your Game segment. Why do so many golfers struggle with using their wedges? How do you balance using tech and trusting your feelings/instincts? If you're looking to improve your game in 90 days, how do you do it? Following his time on the show, Art New visits us to give us some insight into the Trestle Creek Golf Resort! What events are being held at the course this season? What future developments are in progress? Then, it's Dunc Mills with the Junior Golf Report, where he gets into a handful of topics. Plus, McCourt has his Rant of the Week, before we share this week's trivia question! Our final guest is Niall Barrett, Managing Director of Elysian Golf Ltd, who helps people achieve their dreams through luxurious golf experiences. How does the company help golfers get it done? What's the most extraordinary access Elysian Golf has ever arranged? Today's guests: Daniel Seifried & Spencer Edwards - Owners, Kayson Golf Taylor Tracey - Communications/Heritage Services Manager, Alberta Golf Association Cody Hancock - Teaching Professional, Sturgeon Valley Golf & CC Art New - Head Professional, Trestle Creek Golf Resort Dunc Mills - Junior Golf Report Niall Barrett - Managing Director, Elysian Golf Ltd The VIP Golf Show is presented by Ardent Roof Systems!
- The Life of a PGA Caddie | Edmonton Golf Highlights | May 24th, 2026 from The VIP Golf Show
2 hr 3 min
From golf pros and teachers to a caddie on the PGA Tour, Murray McCourt presents a superb edition of The VIP Golf Show! What does it take to caddie a pro on the PGA Tour? How does one take on a role like that? Danny Sahl, Corey Conners' caddie, joins us as our highlight guest to tell us all about it. And what has he seen from Conners' game? We bring in a multitude of other guests to put the spotlight on some great golf programs ongoing in the Alberta area. Plus, Dunc Mills has his Junior Golf Report, Gina Nelson offers golf tips for newbie golfers and the ladies, and Murray delivers his Rant of the Week! Today's guests: Brice MacDermott - Development Officer, First Tee Alberta Danny Sahl - Corey Conners' caddie on the PGA Tour Gina Nelson - Associate Professional, Highlands Golf & Country Club Jeff Cuthbertson - Executive Professional, Stony Plain Golf Club Andrew Fox - President, Seven Gen Golf Dunc Mills - Junior Golf Report The VIP Golf Show is presented by Ardent Roof Systems!
- PGA Championship Recap | A Look Around Alberta Golf | May 17th, 2026 from The VIP Golf Show
2 hr 2 min
Edmonton Golf Lore, The LIV Debate & Sunday at the PGA Championship | The VIP Golf Show Dust off your spikes and grab a cold one, because we have a legendary episode of The VIP Golf Show lined up for you. Hosts Murray McCourt and the crew are talking shop with a very special local guest, checking the pulse of the local golf scene, and tracking a dramatic Sunday finish at the second major of the year. On Today's Show: Guest Starring Josh Classen: Edmonton's favorite local weatherman, Josh Classen, steps away from the green screen and onto the tee box. Josh joins Murray to talk about his passion for the game, predict the upcoming summer golf weather in Alberta, and swap some hilarious and unforgettable golfing stories from the best tracks around Edmonton. The Great Debate: PGA Tour vs. LIV Golf: It's the conversation dividing the clubhouse. The guys dive into the state of modern golf—what's working, what's failing, and which product gives fans the best entertainment value in 2026. Local Pro Spotlight: We're checking in with local golf professionals across the Edmonton area to see how the courses are shaping up for the season, what gear you need to buy right now, and how to fix that nagging slice before the weekend. PGA Championship Sunday Update: It is Moving Day fallout and final-round drama at Aronimink Golf Club. We break down the leaderboard as Alex Smalley tries to hold off a charging field including Ludvig Åberg, Jon Rahm, and Rory McIlroy. Can the underdog secure the Wanamaker Trophy, or will a superstar steal the spotlight?
- PGA Championship Preview | The Current State Of Local Golf | May 10th, 2026 from The VIP Golf Show
2 hr 3 min
PGA Championship preview, golf teaching hacks, local golf updates, tournament deep-dives, and so much more golf discussion make for another informative edition of The VIP Golf Show! For an extended segment, Rick Young of Score Golf Magazine connects with Murray to share some in-depth perspective on the upcoming PGA Championship. Which golfers should you look out for? Who's close to breaking through right now? He shifts the conversation to illustrate his thoughts on the current state of public golf... After that, we have the Improve Your Game segment! This week, Jacob Cartier stops by to share his experiences working with new golfers. He also tells us the most common mistakes people make when getting into the game. What if you're trying to get better, but you feel stuck? What lessons should you know to push through that feeling? We also get the inside scoop on the Coal Creek Golf Resort with course GM Jason Rasmussen checking in. What does Coal Creek have to offer? What should golfers expect to see early in the season? Following that up, Dunc Mills has his Junior Golf Report right before Murray presents his Rant of the Week! Moving on, Ryan Denbraber of the Edmonton Golf Association visits us to tee up some upcoming events! And you can't forget our trivia and engagement questions of the week, giving away prizes for both! The VIP Golf Show is presented by Ardent Roof Systems!
- Best Golf Habits | Chipping Tips | Alberta Golf Season Begins! | May 3rd, 2026 from The VIP Golf Show
2 hr 3 min
From short game tips to local course updates to golf-fitness hacks and in-depth equipment breakdowns, Murray McCourt presents another informative edition of The VIP Golf Show! What's it like to be a Superintendent getting ready for opening day at the course? How does the cold/winter affect the grass, and how do courses go about fixing that? Jeff Lefebvre, Superintendent at Belvedere Golf & Country Club, swings by to tell us! Next up, Brandon McGregor, Experiential Manager at TaylorMade, pays us a visit to dive into TaylorMade's newest lineup and the importance of getting a proper fit for your clubs. He also shares some advice on what to look out for when buying new clubs. Focusing on the short game, Scott Stiles, Teaching Professional at Earl Grey Golf & Country Club, connects with Murray to highlight the biggest mistakes people make when putting/chipping, while offering ways to improve in that area. Later on, Shaun Piercey, Head Professional at The Ranch Golf Club, pops by to delve into the biggest things happening at The Ranch this season, and how you can get involved! After that, we get to our Junior Report with Dunc Mills and our weekly trivia segment, where we give away a $50 GC to The Keg and a complimentary fitting from TaylorMade CA! From Projct Athletics, Jordan Jeske talks about what it means to stay healthy playing golf. Is golf fitness strictly for pros? What might be holding you back? What daily habits can you craft to build your game? The final segment is Murray's Rant of the Week. What's on his mind today...? The VIP Golf Show is presented by Ardent Roof Systems!
- Inside Augusta National | Save Money Golfing | Alberta's Golf Scene | April 26th, 2026 from The VIP Golf Show
2 hr 5 min
Murray McCourt is back for season eight of The VIP Golf Show presented by Ardent Roof Systems! This year, he's added a few wrinkles, including his Rant of the Week and the Junior Golf Report with Dunc Mills! Today's show is headlined by Alan Palmer, a former member of Augusta National's professional staff. He stops by to share his experiences being a part of the Masters, giving his take on this year's tournament as well. Palmer also notes some golf tips! Murray then connects with Kevin Easthope, Operations Manager for Country Club Tour, to get some insight on their insane deals for golf memberships. How else can golfers save money? Dunc Mills heads around the local golf scene, tapping into some of the upcoming events around Alberta. We have three other guests on today's show, including Cam Martens, a Teaching Professional at the Windermere Golf & Country Club. Stay tuned to hear what one of the country's best teachers has to say about improving your golf game. Alberta golf updates, tournament previews, in-depth swing breakdowns, crucial game-altering tips, insightful discussions, and golf course deep dives make for a banger first episode of The VIP Golf Shows' eighth season! Today's guests: Rob Wilson - Owner, VIP Golf Alan Palmer - Head Professional, Glenmoor Country Club Cam Martens - Teaching Professional, Windermere Golf & Country Club Kevin Easthope - Operations Manager, Country Club Tour Dunc Mills - Junior Golf Report Shawn Lavoie - President, PGA of Alberta
- Season Finale! | Jordan Jeske, Scott Stiles, Ali Deeb & More - The VIP Golf Show - September 14th, 2025 from The VIP Golf Show
2 hr 0 min
What does it take to transform a baseball field into a driving range? How do you improve your short game? What are the best practice routines for everyday golfers who don't have hours to spend practicing each day? Murray McCourt and Curtis Stock explore all of these questions throughout the season finale of The VIP Golf Show! They connect with Jordan Jeske, owner of Projct Experience, for him to share his story of how he and his crew created a pop-up golf experience at RE/MAX Field and what that entailed. Plus, Scott Stiles, one of the best short-game teachers in Alberta, joins the boys to share some tips on how to improve your pitching, bunker shots, and chips! And the boys, as they always do, take a look around YEG, speaking with the best teachers and professionals in Alberta, talking with some managers and owners as well! Today's guests: Jordan Jeske - Owner - Projct Experience Ali Deeb - Manager - CCT World Of Golf Scott Stiles - Teaching Professional - Earl Grey Golf & Country Club Shaun Piercey - Head Professional - The Ranch Golf Club Rob Wilson - Owner - VIP Golf
- Cam Martens, Kevin Smith & Others - The VIP Golf Show - September 7th, 2025 from The VIP Golf Show
2 hr 0 min
It's the second last VIP Golf Show of the season, with Murray McCourt and Curtis Stock bringing you another great group of guests to talk all things local golf, touching on some tournaments in and around the Alberta area, before connecting with local golf pros to get the best tips and tricks to improve your game! They also chat with Cam Martens, producer Zach 'Koob' Kubusch's teacher, to see how his game is going, as he just picked up golf this summer. Today's guests: Morgan Lavallee - Superintendent - Whitetail Crossing Golf Club Kevin Smith - Director of Community/Public Relations - Alberta Golf Association Cam Martens - Teaching Professional - Windermere Golf & Country Club Robb James - Head Professional - Stony Plain Golf Club Darcy Enick - Tournament Director - ATB Classic The VIP Golf Show is presented by Ardent Roof Systems!
- Todd Halpen, Todd Fiske, Matt Freeman, & Others - The VIP Golf Show - August 31st, 2025 from The VIP Golf Show
2 hr 0 min
Just a few episodes left in the year with Murray McCourt and Curtis Stock talking local, provincial and international golf on today's program! Should golfers chase consistency or focus on their practice instead? What does it take to run a 27-hole golf course? And how does one go from working at a course in Red Deer to a golf course in the Dominican Republic? McCourt and Stock's amazing lineup of guests breaks it all down! Today's guests: Matt Freeman - Head Professional - Canyon Meadows Golf & CC Jason Stanier - Board of Directors - PGA of Alberta Todd Haplen - Director of Golf - Golf Fanatics Art New - Head Professional - Trestle Creek Golf Resort Todd Fiske - General Manager - La Estencia Golf & CC The VIP Golf Show is presented by Ardent Roof Systems!
- Jeff Krushell, Phil Berube, Brady McKinlay & Others - The VIP Golf Show - August 24th, 2025 from The VIP Golf Show
2 hr 3 min
Murray McCourt and Curtis Stock bring you another edition of The VIP Golf Show as they have just a few episodes left in the season! They have a diverse lineup of guests, starting with Jeff Krushell of Krush Performance, to discuss performance training in golf, scheduling rest time from the game, and much more! And local tour player and special guest Brady McKinlay connects with the boys to give an update on his career, sharing how he got into golf as an Alberta boy, before discussing some of his biggest career goals. Other guests on today's show include the CEO of the Alberta Golf Association, Phil Berube, Teaching Professional Cody Yaremovich, and Matt Gawley, General Manager of the Edmonton Garrison Memorial Golf & CC! Tune in every Sunday at 8:00 a.m. as The VIP Golf Show goes LIVE right here, and only here on Edmonton Sports Talk!
- Jason Logan, Bob Macdermott & Others! - The VIP Golf Show - August 17th, 2025 from The VIP Golf Show
2 hr 2 min
Murray McCourt and Curtis Stock return for another episode of The VIP Golf Show! We have a jammed packed show for you on this fine Sunday morning with some great guests. Tune in Sundays every week from 8:00am to 10:00am MT to catch the best golf talk in Edmonton! The VIP Golf Show, only on Edmonton Sports Talk! Today's Guests: Jason Logan - Editor - Score Golf Magazine Kevin Smith - Director of Community and Public Relations - Alberta Golf Association Adam Werbicki - Teaching Professional - Derrick Golf & Country Club Jim Boomer - General Manager - Wolf Creek Golf Resort Bob Macdermott - One of the top golfers with disabilities in Canada
- Kevin Smith, Claire Welsh & Others! - The VIP Golf Show - August 10th, 2025 from The VIP Golf Show
2 hr 3 min
Murray McCourt and Curtis Stock are back for another episode of The VIP Golf Show! We have a loaded show for you today with great guests from all around Golf. Tune in Sundays every week from 8:00am to 10:00am MT to catch the best golf talk in Edmonton! The VIP Golf Show, only on Edmonton Sports Talk! Today's guests: Kevin Smith - Director of Community and Public Relations - Alberta Golf Association Claire Welsh - CPKC Women's Open Tournament Director - Golf Canada Cody Hancock - Teaching Professional - Sturgeon Valley Golf & Country Club Brian Laubmann - Legendary local amateur player