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The Inward Nine with Chandler Withington

Chandler Withington

The Inward Nine is a podcast for those looking to discover the best version of themselves. On The Inward Nine we will learn from a range of people in the game of golf as we share our journeys, experiences, successes and failures, lessons learned and advice for the next generation. But we are not here just to talk about success in the workplace. We are here to talk about who we are as people and how we succeed at the game of life. Chandler Withington is a PGA Member of nearly 20 years and has

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01:43:40

Ep. 60 Cary Cozby / Southern Hills

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2026/03/27

The scene is Las Vegas, Nevada. A young assistant professional from Oklahoma is heading back to his hotel room around 9 PM when most other golf professionals are just heading out to the town. The assistant pro suddenly crosses paths with a head professional from the most prestigious clubs in Oklahoma and makes an impression. He didn't realize it in the moment, but his career path has just changed forever. In a matter of seconds, he had just displayed the character and integrity which would prepare

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Ep. 59 Trillium Rose / Top 50 Teacher

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2026/03/20

What happens when a young film student working in New York City on the set of Saturday Night Live returns home to Vermont for a wedding and is suddenly offered an assistant golf professional position at her home course? The result is a compete career shift and a journey our guest has been on ever since. Today on The Inward Nine we welcome a Golf Digest and LPGA Top 50 Teacher and the 2017 Middle Atlantic Teacher of the Year. Our guest today is the director of instruction at Woodmont Country Club

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Ep. 58 Mike Harmon / Secession

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2026/03/13

What happens when a PGA Tour card holder fails to get through Q school and runs into a PGA head golf professional while Christmas shopping? Ahead on this episode is the story of Mike Harmon, the longtime head professional at Secession Golf Club in Beaufort, South Carolina. In our conversation with Mike we discuss: How the culture at Secession was not only created, but also on role as the guardian and protector of its culture ever since. Mike had to sell countless memberships over his 30 year

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Ep. 57 The Catastrophe Series Part 3: Hurricane...

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2026/03/06

What happens to the lives of golf professionals when catastrophe strikes? How do these people pick up the pieces when they feel everything has been lost? In this episode, we visit with the Director of Golf at Linville Golf Club, Tom Dale, and the events of Hurricane Helene from the fall of 2024. Following the devastation to the North Carolina mountains, Tom and the club found themselves in a unique position to help the surrounding community. Tom takes us through the ah-ha moment which led to the

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Ep. 56 The Catastrophe Series Part 2: The Oakland...

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2026/03/03

What happens to the lives of golf professionals when catastrophe strikes? How do these people pick up the pieces when they feel everything has been lost and begin to move forward? In this episode, we will revisit the tragic clubhouse fire at Oakland Hills Country Club on February 17, 2022 with the Director of Golf, Steve Brady. Steve and other staff members watched helplessly as one of golf's most historic buildings burned completely to the ground. Steve takes us through the emotional aftermath of

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Ep. 55 The Catastrophe Series: Hurricane Katrina with...

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2026/02/27

What happens to the lives of golf professionals when catastrophe strikes? How do these people move forward and recover when they seemingly have lost everything? In this 3 part series around catastrophic events, we spend time with three people who were at the crosshairs of these types of events. In this 1st episode, we head to New Orleans to relive the events of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 with PGA Golf Professional James Leitz. James shares about how he and many others worked to save the life of

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Ep. 54 Steve Brady / Oakland Hills

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2026/02/20

What happens to Steve Brady when he is competing in a golf tournament three hours from home and doesn't have a ride home? What happened is he caught a ride home with some other golf professionals and unknowlingly interviewed for his eventual job as the Director of Instruction and Director of Golf at Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, where he has remained for nearly 30 years. In our conversation with Steve Brady we will discuss: The life lessons that were passed down from

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Ep. 53 James Leitz / Top 50 Teacher

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2026/02/13

Do any of you have an unquenchable thirst for knowledge? Have you ever been curious to understand why things happen the way they do? Well, say hello to James Leitz, whom many refer to as the 'Godfather of Golf Coaching Technology'. Since the late 1970's, James has been relentless in his pursuit to understand the 'why' behing the results of golf shots. In our time togther on this episode we discuss: James' journey from the backwoods of Louisiana to a life in the game of golf. A challenge a

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Ep. 52 Jeff Simonds / Bandon Dunes

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2026/02/06

How does a boy who grew up playing public municipal courses in rural Idaho end up at one of the fastest growing golf results in the world and ascend to become the role of General Manager? Today on The Inward Nine we get to learn the story of Jeff Simonds. Over the last 23 years, Jeff has worked his way up the ladder from seasonal assistant golf professional to GM. Jeff is a wealth of knowlwedge as a Master Professional and Bill Stausbaugh award recipient. In our conversation with Jeff we will

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Ep. 51 Ben Polland / Shooting Star

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2026/01/30

Have you ever wanted to know how the best players among PGA Professionals are able to maintain their competitive playing ability while also exceeding the expectations of their job titles? On this episode of the The Inward Nine we get to spend time with Ben Polland, the Director of Golf at Shooting Star in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. In addition to being a leader at Shooting Star, Ben is also the 2024 Club Professional Champion and has played in 4 PGA Championships. Along with learning about how Ben's

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*Announcement* The Inward Nine Event at The PGA Show...

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2026/01/12

The Inward Nine will be hosting it's first ever meet and greet event at the PGA Show! The event will be held on Wednesday, January 21st, from 3 - 4 PM in room W311AB. The event is titled 'Taking Inventory of Your Life'. Podcast host Chandler Withington will be joined by the first ever guest of The Inward Nine and the 2024 PGA of America Golf Professional of the Year, Tony Pancake. Chandler and Tony will lead the audience through the process of taking inventory of their lives - are our shelves

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Ep. 50 Ben Clymer on Evaluating Our Personal Finances...

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2025/12/20

Have you ever felt overwhelming by the lack of money in your bank accounts? Do words such as debt fill you with anxiety? Do you feel defeated in not having a plan or even knowing where to start? If so, I am glad you found this episode as we spend time with my friend and financial advisor, Ben Clymer. In our discussion with Ben, we will cover: His journey from playing in the NHL to becoming a financial advisior. Moments when Ben had to adapt and pivot to be successful. The realization Ben had

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Ep. 49 How Much Is Your Reputation Worth To You?

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2025/12/10

How much is your reputation worth to you? How confident are you about what others are saying about you? How much money would you be willing to spend to protect your reputation each year? On this episode we will ponder these questions and more as we give thought and consideration to the times when life tempts us to comprimise our intergrity and values. If your reputation has ever come under fire or is in need of saving, please listen through to the end. Your reputation can be restored with

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Ep. 48 Burch Wilkes: Director of the Penn State...

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2025/11/26

What is a Professional Golf Management Program? Where are these programs located? Who are the people who have been overseeing these programs? Why should aspiring golf professionals attend a university with a PGM program? Today we get to spend time with Burch Wilkes, who for nearly 30 years has been the caretaker of the PGM program at Penn State University. In our time together, Burch and I will discuss: The evolution of the program and its curriculum, a program that has produced more than 700

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Ep. 47 The Story of the Ten Memorial Invitational...

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2025/11/20

Have you ever experienced the painful loss of a loved one in your life? If so, have you ever wondered how you can properly grieve, move forward and find the silver lining from the loss? Today we are learning the story of the Ten Memorial Invitational and how its mission was formed through the painful loss of a parent. Through discovering their why, they have been able to create an event for junior golfers which is not just focused on competition, but rather on mentorship and developing tomorrow's

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Ep. 46 The PGA Of America Golf Professional of the...

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2025/11/12

How did things change for a ski instructor who decided to suddenly turn into the driveway at one of golf's most prestigous clubs? What actions did he take from that sudden turn which would redirect the trajectory of his life? Today we learn about the journey of the 2025 PGA of America Golf Professional of the Year, Scott Paris, the Director of Golf at Plainfield Country Club in New Jersey. In our time together with Scott we will discuss: A moment born of basic kindness and a moment which opened

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Ep. 45 The 2025 Merchandiser of the Year: James Ondo...

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2025/11/04

How does someone who grew up in Western Pennsylvania hitting crab apples with an old set of clubs someday become the PGA of America's Merchandiser of the Year for Private Facilities? Today, we learn about the journey of James Ondo, the Director of Golf at Apawamis Club in Rye, New York. In our time together with James we will discuss: What happens when you reach the top of the mountain and discover 'you are the plan'. The impact one well written letter can have and how it changed everything for

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Ep. 44 The 2025 Teacher of the Year: Jason Baile from...

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2025/10/24

How did a young man who grew up drawing basketball plays while in church or coaching one on one football plays for his brothers in their front yard while growing up become the PGA of America's Teacher of the Year? Today, we get to learn about the journey of Jason Baile, the Director of Instruction at Jupiter Hills Club in Florida. In our time together with Jason we will discuss: How Jason has evolved over time as a teacher The approach Jason takes with students to ensure they stay on track The

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Ep. 43 The 2025 Bill Strausbaugh Award Winner: Jason...

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2025/10/10

Have you ever wondered how the most successful people in the golf industry got to where they are today? On The Inward Nine, we tell the stories of people who have made an impact on the game of golf through their service and careers. Today, we get to spend time with the 2025 PGA of America Bill Strausbaugh Award recipient, Jason Epstein, the Director of Golf at Congressional Country Club in Potamac, Maryland. In our time together with Jason we will discuss: How a young man who grew up in Miami,

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A Final Few Thoughts on the Interview Process

The Inward Nine with Chandler Withington ·

2025/10/09

As we wrap up the series on the interview process, Chandler shares a few final thoughts to prepare you for the road ahead.

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