Show Notes
Broadcasting from the Aronimink Golf Club during PGA Championship week, Ann visits with PGA Professionals Chris Gabriele and Tyler Collet, who each qualified in dramatic fashion to earn spots in the Major Championship as members of the Corebridge Financial Team top 20 PGA Professionals. Both share what it takes to handle the nerves, pressure, and excitement on one of golf’s biggest stages. Plus, Jordan Spieth shares what completing the career Grand Slam would mean to him, and what shots matter most at Donald Ross-designed Aronimink. And Matt Fitzpatrick reflects on his sensational season.
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