Steve Wheatcroft, Author and Former PGA Tour Pro - Afterhours

Steve Wheatcroft, Author and Former PGA Tour Pro - Afterhours

From Grilling At The Green by JT

June 10, 2026 · 20 min

About this episode

Steve Wheatcroft discusses his experiences as a former PGA Tour player and author, focusing on the relationship between golfers and fans.

This podcast episode features an engaging dialogue with Steve Wheatcroft, a former tour player and author, as we delve into various aspects of his experiences both on and off the golf course. Central to our discussion is Wheatcroft’s reflections on the evolving relationship between professional golfers and enthusiasts, particularly noting a growing divide exacerbated by the commercialization of the sport. He articulates a desire for greater approachability among players, citing the more accessible nature of female golfers compared to their male counterparts. Our conversation also traverses personal anecdotes, including his culinary preferences and memorable moments from his touring days, which enrich the narrative of his life in golf. Moreover, Wheatcroft elaborates on his book, "Cocktails and Range Balls," which serves as both an entertaining and insightful chronicle of his journey in the golfing realm. Links referenced in this episode: amazon.com Companies mentioned in this episode: Amazon Tiger Mr. Palmer Mr. Nicholas YouTube Golf Titleist Mulligan Foundation This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

People in this episode

Host: JT

Guest: Steve Wheatcroft

Topics covered

  • professional golf
  • player accessibility
  • commercialization of sports
  • personal anecdotes
  • golfing experiences
  • book discussion

Keywords

  • Steve Wheatcroft
  • PGA Tour
  • golf
  • commercialization
  • Cocktails and Range Balls
  • golfing anecdotes
  • player accessibility

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Amazon, Tiger, YouTube, Golf, Titleist, Mulligan Foundation

Books & works: Cocktails and Range Balls

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