Sunday 10-11 AM ET
Hosts: Jay Ritchie & Debbie O’Connell
America’s longest running Network radio golf show, “Tee To Green” was the first national show to take listeners into the World of Golf with tips on how to improve…visits to top resorts and courses…trips inside the ropes with leading golf journalists and authors…reviews of the latest equipment and intimate chats with Golf’s biggest names. After a successful early run, Tee To Green went on a 5-year hiatus before being re-booted in 2006 with a new format, a new air time and a new network, SportsByline USA.
Jay Ritchie made his co-hosting debut with Tee To Green in 1993 and since then, he’s interviewed nearly every big name in golf. He’s spent most of his career in broadcasting, beginning as a Top 40 DJ, then doing news, sportstalk and play-by-play of just about every sport, including golf. He rejoined Tee To Green as co-host in 2006. In 2009, Jay was honored by the Colorado Golf Association with the Dave Nelson Award for excellence in Golf Journalism. An avid golfer, Jay targets the show towards his fellow golfers firmly stating “if you can’t get out and play golf, the next best thing is to talk about golf. That’s what makes Tee To Green so successful.” He calls Tee To Green his “dream job.” His handicap – “not finding enough time to play” — but he talks a great game.
Debbie O’Connell brings a non-traditional background to her co-host role on Tee To Green. A seasoned competitor in 3 different sports – basketball, bowling and golf – Debbie’s athletic prowess carried her from the D1 NCAA Final Four, to competing on the pro bowlers circuit (where she rolled two perfect games), to competing in an LPGA Tour event and other pro golf tournaments. She is also the proud owner of two thriving companies, Golf Positive and Live Positive and has written two top selling books based on lessons in golf and life. Debbie is co-author of the curriculum and is the lead professional at the LPGA’s Leadership Academy, which helps empower teenage girls with leadership skills through golf. A Top 50 LPGA Teacher, Debbie has been honored with the prestigious Nancy Lopez Award and was named LPGA National Professional of the Year. With over 25 years as an LPGA Professional, mental coach, professional speaker, successful business owner and top selling author, Debbie is excited to add national radio golf show host to her already impressive resume, tapping in to her unique blend of skills to entertain listeners on a journey that has taken her from the fairways to the airwaves.
