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Better Than I Found It

Better Than I Found It
Golf
Baylor University
PGA Tour
NCAA Golf Championship
Golf Coaching
College Golf
Bronson Burgund
University Of Houston
Latin American Championship
Whispering Pines
Santiago De La Fuente
Texas A&M University
Big 12 Championship
Auburn University
Transfer Portal
Luke Donald
Faith
Collegiate Athletics
Cameron Champ Foundation
Oklahoma State University

Piggy-backing off the book with the same title, "Better Than I Found It" is a podcast uncovering stories and insights from Baylor Men's Golf Coach, Mike McGraw's life in golf coaching.

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Today, we welcome Labron Harris Jr, former Oklahoma St. All-American and 1962 US Amateur Champion, to the podcast. While few young golfer know much about Labron, he is a legend of Oklahoma Golf and a childhood hero for Coach McGraw. He had a very suc... more

Welcome back to another episode of Better Than I Found It! Today we welcome David Tenneson, a college golf historian out of Alabama, to the podcast. A software engineer by day, David has spent the last five years cataloguing the history of college go... more

Today on Better Than I Found It we welcome back long-time Georgia Tech head coach, Bruce Heppler. Bruce recently announced that he would be retiring after the 2025-2026 season, ending his 31 year tenure at Georgia Tech. In those 31 years he made 22 t... more

Welcome back to another episode of Better Than I Found It.Last week Coach McGraw interviewed Willie Wood, one of five people entering the Oklahoma Golf Hall of Fame this year, along with “Duffy” Martin, Labron Harris Jr, Andrew Magee, and Coach McGra... more

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David Tenneson
A computer enthusiast from Alabama focused on college golf history
Episode: 279 | David Tenneson
Willie Wood
Former Oklahoma State All-American and longtime PGA Tour professional
Oklahoma Golf Hall of Fame
Episode: 276 | Willie Wood
Kenny Trapp
Head Coach of Men's and Women's Golf at Dallas Baptist University
Dallas Baptist University
Episode: 275 | Kenny Trapp
Trey Jones
Longtime Florida State Head Coach
Florida State University
Episode: 274 | Trey Jones
Eddie Brescher
Head Coach of the Men's Golf Team at the University of Southern Miss
University of Southern Mississippi
Episode: 272 | Eddie Brescher
Bret Gray
Former Sam Houston State golfer who won multiple events and is preparing for the Korn Ferry Tour School
Sam Houston State
Episode: 271 | Bret Gray
Rob Bradley
Men's Golf Coach at University of South Carolina
University of South Carolina
Episode: 263 | Bob Heintz
Ryan Donovan
Longtime San Diego State men's golf coach and former player.
San Diego State University
Episode: 260 | Ryan Donovan
Maddie Luitwieler-Caruana
Baylor Women's Assistant Coach, brings a fresh energy and philosophy to coaching
Baylor University
Episode: 258 | Maddie Luitwieler-Caruana

Host

Mike McGraw
Men's Golf Coach at Baylor University; Host of Better Than I Found It

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 226 ratings
  • Insightful Collegiate Golf Podcast

    I really enjoy this unique perspective from the coaches about NCAA golf Mike’s podcast provides. As a dad with two young lady golfers, I appreciate that you also mix in interviews with women’s golf coaches and provide the opportunity for them to share insight about their program, experiences, and what they are looking for in a player they’re trying to recruit. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tim tebow blows
    United States9 months ago
  • we love coach mcgraw

    coach mcgraw is a fantastic mans

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    breddeh urbz
    United Statesa year ago
  • Outstanding

    Outstanding content and thoughtful questions. Highly recommend

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Terry Schmitt
    United States3 years ago
  • Better than I found it

    This podcast is the best!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    magsgolfer
    United States4 years ago
  • Grateful dad to jr golfers

    I really enjoy listening to this podcast since I have two young daughters that are aspiring to play in college. It has been very helpful for me with how to act and support my children. I am also going to start sharing these with them. Thanks Coach!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    andykight
    United States4 years ago

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The podcast garners positive feedback for its insightful interviews and the valuable experiences shared by guests.
Many reviews highlight the engaging storytelling skills of the host, making it a favorite among golf families and aspiring players.
Listeners find the discussions empowering and motivational, emphasizing leadership and character development in sports.
Listeners appreciate the unique perspective offered by coaches, particularly the insights into NCAA golf and college athletics.

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#70
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#153
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#108
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#124
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#49
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#55
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278 | Bruce Heppler Second Appearance
Q: What will you do in retirement?
Heppler plans to get involved with enhancing the NCAA experience and spend time with family.
278 | Bruce Heppler Second Appearance
Q: Talk to me about your retirement following the spring season after 31 years at Georgia Tech.
Heppler felt it was time for transparency with the team and recruits, mentioning that receiving his Medicare card was a signal to consider retirement.
275 | Kenny Trapp
Q: How do you juggle two programs?
Kenny discusses the importance of having good assistants and how he's managed time between both men's and women's golf teams, having transitioned to include more full-time help over the years to maintain a balance.
257 | Chris Petefish
Q: What would you say to young kids right now, your best piece of advice for a 12, 13, 14 year old that wants to be where you are someday?
You have to love it. I feel like I see a lot of parents either force the love or force practice, and it's just like you need to have that true passion to play in order to eventually be great.
253 | Matthew Perrine
Q: Could you ever imagine when you were playing junior golf against Jordan, Will and Scottie, that they would be where they are?
No, you can't look that far in the future and say for certain, but it was clear that they were extremely talented and hyper competitive.

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What is Better Than I Found It about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing on the world of college golf, this podcast offers an insightful platform where the experiences and stories of golf coaches and players are shared. Episodes often feature deep reflections on relationships formed during pivotal moments in sports, shedding light on the emotional and personal aspects of being involved in college athletics. Noteworthy themes include the challenges of modern college golf coaching, including recruiting strategies, the influence of new regulations like NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) deals, and the competitive culture that shapes young golfers' ambitions. Unique in its approach, the podcast not only discusses coaching techniques but also emphasizes character development and personal accountability, making it e... more

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Recent guests on Better Than I Found It include:

1. David Tenneson
2. Willie Wood
3. Kenny Trapp
4. Trey Jones
5. Eddie Brescher
6. Bret Gray
7. Rob Bradley
8. Ryan Donovan

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