Rick Dees on his backyard course, caddieing at Augusta, breaking par with Van Halen and more

About this episode

Rick Dees joins Chad and Wells to discuss his golf course, experiences at Augusta, and memorable moments with Van Halen.

Chad and Wells recap Wells' week at the LPGA Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions before diving into the WM Phoenix Open, the best kind of golf and which car is the ultimate golf vehicle. Then the guys are joined by legendary radio personality Rick Dees to talk about his golf course inspired by Chicago Golf Club, providing corn for Pappy Van Winkle, caddieing for Mark O'Meara at Augusta National, teeing it up with Van Halen and a tipping lesson from Larry David.

People in this episode

Hosts: Chad, Wells

Guest: Rick Dees

Topics covered

• golf
• LPGA
• Augusta National
• Rick Dees
• Van Halen
• tipping

Keywords

• Rick Dees
• golf course
• Augusta National
• Van Halen
• LPGA
• tipping lesson
• Chicago Golf Club

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: LPGA, Pappy Van Winkle

Places: Augusta National, Chicago Golf Club

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