Golf Party Live

I am deeply grateful to have the opportunity to be back on the podcast especially to discuss a serious and important subject. Please be advised that this episode will involve a conversation around the topic of suicide, including some content that may be graphic in nature.In this episode, we are honored to host special guest Kimberly Tocco. Our goal is to bring awareness and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our listeners. It is crucial to communicate that it is OK not to be OK, and that seeking help is a sign of strength. Our community was profoundly affected by the tragic death of Grayson Murray, a 30-year-old two-time PGA Tour winner, who died by suicide. According to the Palm Beach Gardens police, this occurred one day after he withdrew from the Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas. In 2021, Grayson had publicly voiced that he did not receive adequate support from the PGA Tour during his struggles with alcoholism and mental health challenges. Just this year in January he won the Sony Open in Hawaii and maintained sobriety for eight months. The loss of Grayson has left a lasting impact on many. Kimberly Tocco, who has also experienced the devastating loss of her son to suicide, has dedicated her life to helping others understand and navigate through this profound grief. We are dedicating this podcast episode to Brenda Taylor, wi th the hope that our discussion will resonate with listeners and foster a deeper understanding and compassion. Thank you for tuning in, and for your support in bringing attention to such an important issue.

Our podcast this week is all about celebrating women's golf! We'll be recapping our recent event and discussing just how incredibly fun and successful it was. Additionally, we will discuss playing your first round and dive into some useful tips for those preparing to get out on the golf course and play for the first time. We will cover what you need to know about what's involved and how to get ready for an enjoyable experience on the course. We hope you will join us for this engaging and informative episode!

On this Father's Day week I have a special episode dedicated to my Dad, Dan Lippstreu (AKA The Lipper). My Dad has dedicated his life to golf and also to teaching me how to play and teach the game. I grew up in the industry and tell my story of growing up as a Golf Pros Daughter. This episode is fun and emotional in places as he is one of the most important people in my life. Happy Father's Day Dad. I love you!

Ever wonder what golfers carry in their golf bags? We discuss that today with guest Lauri, Shelly, and Boo. The good, the surprising, and the interesting! See what you may need to add. We also discuss the importance of picking out a bag and each of our guests priorities when doing so!

It is staring to heat up. We discuss playing golf in the heat. There are advantages to playing golf in Arizona in the summer and also tips to stay safe and as cool as possible. We also talk about the exciting event we are having Friday May 31 at Greenfield Lakes to celebrate women in golf. Come join us 5/31 at 6:30pm for our Range Party: DJ, food truck, raffle prizes, closest to the pin content on the indoor simulator, golf tips, discounted drinks and range balls. Since 2020 there have been over 800,000 women that have taken up golf! WOW! Come celebrate this movement with us! Thank you for tuning in.

We are privileged to have Jeff Ruedy, the General Manager of Ocotillo Golf Club, on our show. It was interested learning about Ocotillo's history and where they are headed. Jeff comes from a tennis and hospitality background and is now running a big operation in Chandler. We discuss the events we have had at Ocotillo and our new Summer Ladies Golf league starting 5/21. Ocotillo is owned by Arcis Golf which owns a lot of golf properties in Arizona.

This much anticipated episode has finally happened! Donna interviews Barb Brown (AKA Barbalicious) who is one of our most popular and fun members of Golf Party Live. This woman is so interesting having been married to a golf pro, a rock star and lived in so many places all over the world. She has been playing golf for almost 50 years! Like me, she has had some breaks from golf and not enjoyed it in the past. Now she is back loving the game, enjoying our golf community and playing pretty amazing. Time flew by recording this episode because we had so much fun. Thank you for tuning in...I hope you enjoy!

It's Happy Hour where we are discussing golf terms and why golf is the greatest game in the world.

Our mental strength specialist dives deeper into topics that include fun on the golf course, acceptance, knowing your why, curiosity, transaction vs transformation and more. Shawnee is a wealth of knowledge. We are so grateful to have her on our show. If you would like to reach to her for further for mental toughness coacing you can contact her through her website: www.ShawneeHarle.com

Donna interviews Lisa Katz and Brittney Boo who are newer golfers. They have been playing golf just under 2 years and tell us about their biggest challenges, why they love the game and advice to other beginners.

We had a fun Happy Hour episode discussing different golf formats and strategies and also golf retreat/trip stories. It was so fun talk about the differentces between guys golf trips vs girls golf reteats.

We are at Happy Hour discussing Pace of Play! This is a hot topic among our golf community and definitely is an issue for beginner golfers. Donna, the Lipper, RT and Boo come together to give our suggestions on how to improve pace of place so you can enjoy the game more!

The LPGA was in town and it was a fabulous week at Seville Golf and Country Club. Donna, the Lipper, RT, and Boo highlight our favorite experiences of the week and what impressed us the most with these professional golfers.

The LPGA is coming to town! Our guest this week is LPGA player Alena Sharp. We spend the hour discussing her career: what it is like to play on tour, how and when she got into golf, her conditioning and practice schedule, the highs and lows of golf and more! Good luck this week Alena on the golf course!

We continue our discussion on how golf has changed: greens, equipment, beverage cart, music and more. The Lipper is one of our podcast favorite guests and will not dissapoint! You can order your own Wasted Wedge @wastedwedge on IG and use discount code: PARTY10 to get 10% off.

It is Happy Hour and we have a fun episode discussing golf scenarios...Am I the Jerk? #AITA

Our friend and first professional caddy on the show! You will love this episode as we hear a day in the life of a professional caddy and also what is it is like to be a professional golfer. Ryan has a lot of depth and is such a great guest. Please tune in for this entertaining episode.

Day in the life of the BEST beverage cart girl on the planet! Serving drinks on the golf course is not rocket science but it is a very important part of the game and there is skill involved. This is a fun and entertaining episode!

We are talking to our first professional golfer, Jimmy Gunn, on our podcast today. He is super fun and he gets how to be into golf and still have fun with it! He's from Scotland and gives us some insight on the differences between playing golf in USA vs Scotland. Tune in and be carried away for an hour to the home of golf: Scotland!

The Lipper is back and we explore how golf has changed: tee markers, rules, fashion, women in golf. You know the Lipper will bring valuable info and fun!

We are joined today by Russ Ortiz, American former MLB pitcher, and our popular returning guest AD. Russ is an All-Star baseball player and has pitched in the World Series. He is also an excllent golfer and loves the game. You will love hearing some of his incredible golf stories along with how baseball and golf are simiar yet different. I am so grateful that Russ graced us with his presence on our show!

Donna flies solo discussing what we have been up to at Golf Party Live, upcoming events, and what are the steps to get started in golf!

We are excited to have Shawnee Harle on our show to discuss mental strength. Shawnee is an expert in her field and helps athletes with mental toughness and performance. She is my personal mental strength coach who has made a big difference in my golf game. Please tune in for some incredible info that will take strokes off your game. Golf is so incredibly mental! Reach out to Shawnee through her website for coaching: www.ShawneeHarle.com

Our First Round Table where we share our favorite golf stories. We would love to know which story is your favorite!

Tara, the owner of Taylor Jordan Golf Apparel/TJ Sport, joins us with her daughter Jordan to talk golf fashion! TJ Golf is a local company that brings fun and fashion to the golf course. I love this line and am excited to bring this episode to you so you can meet Tara. You can order TJ Sport through their website: www.tjgolfusa.com (use discount code PARTY20 for 20% off!)

Donna and Katie talk about Katie starting golf, the importance of fitness in life & also golf, and nutrition. This episode is packed with fun, valuable information and a lot of energy. @bodybykatie_mwf To register for our Bootcamp Yoga event on 1/6/24 go to: https://linktr.ee/golfpartylive

Mary & Debbie join us to discuss Seville's ladies golf club, the La Conquistadora invitational, tips for new ladies entering the game and their journey with golf. Their stories are very different but the common thread is they both love golf and are addicted! www.wastedwedge.com Discount Code: PARTY10

Happy Hour Round table talking retreat and how golf is so much more than a game. It's a community of women coming together to support one another.

Donna and Cori talk about girls golf, fashion, Holey Moley reality show and more. You will love Cori's energy and the impact she is making for girls junior golf!

Our good golf friend and "pigeon" joins us today to talk about starting golf, his progress with his golf, music on the course (he's the best golf cart DJ!) and how to have a good time playing this game. You will love his energy!

Donna talks with Lauri Leadley who is her closest friend and is a newer golfer. We talk about starting golf, equipment, golf retreats, golf fashion, and of course being a couple funny stories. www.wastedwedge.com Discount code: PARTY10

The Lipper is back with some of his best golf stories. This could quite possibly be our most favorite episode!

Donna introduces her Dad, the Lipper, who is a legend in the Bay Area. We discuss his golf background, fun golf stories and golf terms. Be ready to be entertained! Part 1 of 2.

Getting to know Tori, discussing women's golf and what's happening in her women's golf focused business. We both have a love for growing women's golf!

OG's discussing their first year of golf, how golf has helped their business and what they love the most about golf!

Donna details her history with golf, how she got here as a golf instructor serving beginner women golfers and what her Golf Party Live group is up to in the East Valley. Her husband, RT, is by her side for the debut of her program.

Women, are you interested in golf, but not sure how to start? Does your knowledge begin and end with "the ball goes in the hole?" Then spend a fun-filled hour with us at Talk Birdie to Me, a podcast all about golf for beginners! I'm Donna Taylor; I've been in the golf world as long as I've been alive, and I love teeing up other women for success in the sport! Each episode, I'll cover valuable golf tips, experiences, and stories, with no shortage of laughs or interesting guests. If you want to take a retreat to an auditory golf playdate, follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts!