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Better Than I Found It

Better Than I Found It

By Better Than I Found It

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. Hosted by Mikkel Bjerch-Andresen.
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201 | Johnny Keefer, Luke Dossey, and Tyler Isenhart

Better Than I Found ItMay 27, 2024

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201 | Johnny Keefer, Luke Dossey, and Tyler Isenhart

201 | Johnny Keefer, Luke Dossey, and Tyler Isenhart

Today we are joined by three 5th-year seniors right before the National Championship at La Costa in Carlsbad, California. Johnny Keefer, Luke Dossey, and Tyler Isenhart talk about their time at Baylor and what this tournament means to them. They reflect on their time at Baylor while also talking about how they are going to approach this championship differently. Thank you, Johnny, Luke, and Tyler for joining the podcast!


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Associated social media accounts:



Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw



Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf




Edited by Chris Berry




Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com



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May 27, 202439:17
200 | Chris Parra

200 | Chris Parra

Today we are joined by Chris Parra, Southern Methodist University Golf Coach. Chris and Coach McGraw discuss his time playing at SMU and his 15-year journey playing professional golf. Chris then talks about his time coaching at SMU for the last 10 years, as an assistant coach and then as the head coach for the last 5 years. The conversation continues to his team's performance at the NCAA Regional, leading to his team advancing to the NCAA Championship. Thank you for joining the podcast Chris!

Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast




Associated social media accounts:



Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw



Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf




Edited by Chris Berry




Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com


May 20, 202455:48
199 | Baylor Golf Post Season

199 | Baylor Golf Post Season

On today's episode, Coach McGraw explains the Baylor Golf Post Season. In men's golf, there are 6 different regionals at 6 different sites. Each event will have 13-14 teams, with Baylor playing at Chapel Hill in North Carolina, May 24-29th. At the 6th seed, our lineup is: Johnny Keefer, Davis Ovard, Tyler Isenhart, Zach Heffernan, and Luke Dossey with Jonas Appel as our substitute. Coach follows up this post season run-down with his coaching manifesto. Thank you for listening to this episode of Better Than I Found It!

Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast





Associated social media accounts:



Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw



Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf





Edited by Chris Berry





Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com


May 13, 202416:45
198 | Jeff Champ

198 | Jeff Champ

Joining us today is Jeff Champ, father of Cameron Champ. Jeff's passion is the Cameron Champ Foundation with the mission of, being committed to unlocking the potential end and transforming the lives of youth from underserved and underrepresented communities. He created The Mack Champ Invitational, named after his father, which is an event where families can connect and build relationships to last a lifetime. Thank you for joining the podcast Jeff!

May 06, 202437:22
197 | Doug Martin

197 | Doug Martin

Today we are joined by Cincinnati head coach, Doug Martin. At one point, Doug was the Rank 1 junior player in the country, winning the 1984 US Junior. In college, he earned All American 3 times and was runner-up to Phil Michelson in the 1989 NCAA Championship. Now in his 15th year at Cincinnati, Doug describes the positive impact moving to the Big 12 has on his program. Thank you for joining the podcast Doug!

Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast




Associated social media accounts:



Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw



Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf




Edited by Chris Berry




Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com


Apr 29, 202454:18
196 | Blaine Woodruff

196 | Blaine Woodruff

We are joined by Blaine Woodruff, University of Tennesse at Chattanooga golf coach. Blaine is a great example of a prominent new coach with 6 victories in his second year at Chattanooga. Blaine was previously the Associate Head Coach at Pepperdine and an Assistiant Coach at Wisconsin. Thank you for joining the podcast Blaine!


Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast





Associated social media accounts:



Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw



Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf





Edited by Chris Berry





Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com


Apr 22, 202401:02:46
195 | Jake Harrington

195 | Jake Harrington

Joining us today is Jake Harrington, a first-year University of New Mexico coach, who led his team to two victories and three runner-ups. Previously at Little Rock and South Mountain, Jake has a history of success. Thank you for joining the podcast Jake!


Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast




Associated social media accounts:



Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw



Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf




Edited by Chris Berry




Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com


Apr 15, 202446:43
194 | Pat Goss

194 | Pat Goss

Today's guest is Northwestern Coach Pat Goss. Pat's teams made it to seven Big 10 Championships and the post-season, regional, or national 42 of 46 years during his time at Northwestern as a coach and player. Pat is also recognized in Golf Magazine as the top 100 teachers in America and as the 2012 Illinois PGA Teacher of the Year. Pat has taught tour player Web Simson and world number 1, Luke Donald, throughout his career. Thank you for joining the podcast Pat!


Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast





Associated social media accounts:



Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw



Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf





Edited by Chris Berry





Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com


Apr 08, 202401:03:16
193 | Jonathan Dismuke

193 | Jonathan Dismuke

On today's episode, long-time University of Houston Coach Jonathan Dismuke joins the podcast. Starting golf at age 14, he won the Mississippi State Junior Championship and earned his spot as a player at Auburn. He worked at Texas A&M as an assistant coach working with TJ Higgins. Thank you for joining the podcast Jonathan and Happy Easter from Baylor Golf!

Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast





Associated social media accounts:



Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw



Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf





Edited by Chris Berry





Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com


Apr 01, 202401:02:02
192 | Ryan Cameron Interviews Coach McGraw

192 | Ryan Cameron Interviews Coach McGraw

Ryan Cameron, the Golf Sports Information Director at Oklahoma State, joins the podcast today. In this backward episode, Ryan interviews Coach McGraw. Thank you for joining the podcast Ryan!

Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast





Associated social media accounts:



Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw



Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf





Edited by Chris Berry





Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com


Mar 25, 202401:14:32
191 | Jacob Wilner

191 | Jacob Wilner

Today, Coastal Carolina University golf coach, Jacob Wilner joins the podcast. Jacob is another example of someone returning to his alma mater to coach. Jacob was named 2021-22 Mountain West Conference Men's Golf Coach of the Year at the University of Nevada and then returned to Coastal Carolina University. Thank you for joining the podcast Jacob!


Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast





Associated social media accounts:



Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw



Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf





Edited by Chris Berry





Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com


Mar 18, 202449:12
190 | Logan Reese

190 | Logan Reese

Today we are joined by Logan Reese, the Emmanuel University head coach. Logan is uniquely positioned to be coaching some of his former teammates as he moves on from a player to a coach. As a young coach, Logan talks about some of the challenges he may face. Logan later goes on to talk about how his faith helps him overcome some obstacles. Thank you for joining the podcast Logan!


Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast





Associated social media accounts:



Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw



Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf





Edited by Chris Berry





Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com


Mar 11, 202451:31
189 | Karsten Majors

189 | Karsten Majors

Today's guest is a former Oklahoma State golfer, Karsten Majors. Coach McGraw and Karsten reflect on their time together at Oklahoma State and his recruitment. Karsten has been working with College Golf Fellowship for eight years and talks about being a staff member. Thank you for joining the podcast Karsten!


Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast





Associated social media accounts:



Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw



Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf





Edited by Chris Berry





Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com


Mar 04, 202457:02
188 | Jamie Bermel

188 | Jamie Bermel

Joining us today, is Kansas University coach, Jamie Bermel. Coach McGraw and Jamie talk about Kansas' recent success and some significant players he has coached during his career. Jamie, who is in his 12th year at Kansas talks about his current team and some of his previous teams. Thank you for joining the podcast Jamie!


Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast




Associated social media accounts:



Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw



Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf




Edited by Chris Berry




Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com


Feb 26, 202456:45
187 | Matt Thurmond

187 | Matt Thurmond

Today's guest is Arizona State University's men's Golf Coach, Matt Thurmond. Coach McGraw mentions, "Success does leave clues," about Matt's coaching style. Now in his 8th year at Arizona State University, Matt tells how having fun in practice is always intentional. Thank you for joining the podcast Matt!

Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast





Associated social media accounts:



Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw



Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf





Edited by Chris Berry





Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com



Feb 19, 202455:40
186 | Kalen Anderson

186 | Kalen Anderson

Joining us today is Kalen Anderson, the University of South Carolina Women's Coach. Her teams have won 24 tournaments, including 5 regional titles. She led her teams 12 times to the NCAA Championship and placed in the top 5 three times. She also played at Duke as an All-American her senior year. Thank you for joining the podcast Kalen!


Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast




Associated social media accounts:



Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw



Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf




Edited by Chris Berry




Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com


Feb 12, 202443:59
185 | Scott Limbaugh

185 | Scott Limbaugh

On the podcast today is Scott Limbaugh, the Vanderbilt Head Coach. Someone from a humble beginning, Scott talks about his story of becoming an accomplished golf coach. Later on, the coaches talk about recruiting and ideas on team practices. Thank you for joining the podcast, Scott!

Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast





Associated social media accounts:



Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw



Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf





Edited by Chris Berry





Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com


Feb 05, 202456:30
184 | Justin Emil

184 | Justin Emil

Joining us today is Justin Emil, Rice University Mens Golf Coach. Justin discusses his time before Rice including his time at Vanderbilt as an Assistant Coach. In 2014, Justin led Rice to the first Conference USA title in 75 years. Thank you for joining the podcast Justin!

Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast




Associated social media accounts:



Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw



Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf




Edited by Chris Berry




Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com


Jan 29, 202401:02:52
183 | Luke Morgan

183 | Luke Morgan

Today on Better Than I Found It, Luke Morgan joins the podcast. Luke, a Senior at Baylor, grew up playing many sports and led his high school to some championships while also winning the individual title. Luke talks with Coach about some of his toughest matchups and tells other stories from his time at Baylor. Thanks for joining the podcast Luke!

Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast




Associated social media accounts:



Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw



Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf




Edited by Chris Berry




Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com


Jan 22, 202439:11
182 | Trey Bosco

182 | Trey Bosco

Today Trey Bosco, a Baylor Senior from Austin, Texas, joins the podcast. Trey and Coach talk about how his recent golf is going, recruitment, and what playing on the team is like for him. Thank you for joining the podcast Trey!

Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast




Associated social media accounts:



Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw



Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf




Edited by Chris Berry




Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com


Jan 15, 202437:25
181 | Melissa Luellen

181 | Melissa Luellen

Joining us is Auburn Univerity's Women's Golf Coach, Melissa Luellen. The Daughter of a hall of golf coach, Melissa has coached at Tulsa University and won a championship at Arizona State. Thank you for joining the podcast Melissa!


Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast





Associated social media accounts:



Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw



Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf





Edited by Chris Berry





Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com


Jan 08, 202449:31
180 | Stuff That Works

180 | Stuff That Works

This week, Coach McGraw talks about how journaling impacts his life. Coach reflects on some specific stories he has written down and what they remind him of. Happy New Year and thank you for listening to this week's episode!


Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast




Associated social media accounts:



Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw



Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf




Edited by Chris Berry




Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com


Jan 01, 202440:12
179 | John Fields

179 | John Fields

We are joined by John Fields, the University of Texas Golf Coach. Coach McGraw and Coach Fields talk about the fall season and the Big 12 Matchplay Championship where our two teams competed. They then discuss Whispering Pines Golf Course in Trinity Texas where the Big 12 Championship will be hosted in the spring. Thank you for joining the podcast John! Merry Christmas!

Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast




Associated social media accounts:



Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw



Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf




Edited by Chris Berry




Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com



Dec 25, 202345:55
178 | Mike Small

178 | Mike Small

Mike Small, the University of Illinois Head Coach, joins us today. His teams have made it to match play the 8 of the last 12 seasons. They have won 13 of the 14 Big 10 Championships. He has 16 players that have been named All-American on 33 occasions. Mike does all of this while currently playing competitive golf. Thank you for joining the podcast Mike!

Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast




Associated social media accounts:



Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw



Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf




Edited by Chris Berry




Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com



Dec 18, 202352:17
177 | Cooper Dossey, Blaine Hale, and Taylor Funk

177 | Cooper Dossey, Blaine Hale, and Taylor Funk

Today, we are joined by three players competing in the Korn Ferry Tour, each of them striving for their tour card if they can reach the top five finishers. First, a former Baylor Bear and two-time All-American, Cooper Dossey. Followed up by Blaine Hale who played for the University of Oklahoma and then Taylor Funk, a University of Texas golfer. This is the first time each of them has been to the finals and they give us insight on their journey. Thank you for joining the podcast!

Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast




Associated social media accounts:



Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw



Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf




Edited by Chris Berry




Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com



Dec 11, 202359:48
176 | Jim Kane

176 | Jim Kane

We are joined by Jim Kane, former Oral Roberts University Golfer, on today's episode. Jim was a four-time All-American at Oral Roberts who played briefly on the PGA Tour. He later on went to be a PGA Head Club Professional. Jim talks about some of the highlights of playing for Oral Roberts and talks about how his coach was a great one. Thank you for joining the podcast Jim!

Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast




Associated social media accounts:



Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw



Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf




Edited by Chris Berry




Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com



Dec 04, 202355:48
175 | Baylor Golf Fall Recap & Meet The Bears

175 | Baylor Golf Fall Recap & Meet The Bears

This week, Coach McGraw reflects on our players and some of their accomplishments over this semester. Coach talks about the events we have played over the fall and what we are looking forward to in the future. He finishes the podcast by talking about recruiting. Thank you for listening and happy belated Thanksgiving!

Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast





Associated social media accounts:



Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw



Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf





Edited by Chris Berry





Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com


Nov 27, 202333:29
174 | Lindsay Kuhle

174 | Lindsay Kuhle

We are joined by the University of Kansas Women's coach, Lindsay Kuhle. An eight-time conference coach of the year from two schools, Lindsay is entering her third year at the University of Kansas. During her time at Kansas, Lindsay's teams have gained their highest national ranking in program history along with breaking many program records. Thank you for joining the podcast Lindsay!


Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast





Associated social media accounts:



Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw



Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf





Edited by Chris Berry





Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com


Nov 20, 202345:39
173 | Braden Bailey

173 | Braden Bailey

Former Baylor All-American, Braden Bailey joins us today. Braden, who is currently playing in the Korn Ferry Qualifying Tournament, has made it through the first stage. Braden talks about how playing and caddying in the same year work. He also mentions some changes that have helped his game. Thanks for joining the podcast Braden!


Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast





Associated social media accounts:



Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw



Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf





Edited by Chris Berry





Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com


Nov 13, 202342:14
172 | Morri Rose

172 | Morri Rose

This week, we are joined by Morri Rose, one of the newest members of the Oklahoma Golf Hall of Fame. Morri has a huge impact on golf in Oklahoma and talks about his time with the Oklahoma Junior Golf Tour. Congratulations, and thank you for joining the podcast Morri!

Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast





Associated social media accounts:



Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw



Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf





Edited by Chris Berry





Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com


Nov 13, 202339:58
171 | Bill Brogdon

171 | Bill Brogdon

Joining us is Bill Brogdon, a long-time Tulsa University coach. Bill reflects on his career as a former basketball player who ended up in the GCAA Hall of Fame. Bill thanks his father and Labron Harris as his inspiration for his journey. Thank you for joining the podcast, Bill!

Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast




Associated social media accounts:



Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw



Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf




Edited by Chris Berry




Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com


Oct 30, 202354:56
170 | Justin Bardgett

170 | Justin Bardgett

We are joined by Justin Bardgett, the Director of Collegiate Relations for PGA Tour University. Previously a college coach at The University of Illinois, Justin explains PGA Tour University and what it takes to be involved in the program. Thank you for joining the podcast Justin!

Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast





Associated social media accounts:



Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw



Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf





Edited by Chris Berry





Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com


Oct 23, 202339:27
169 | Bill Allcorn

169 | Bill Allcorn

Joining us today is Bill Allcorn, the newly hired TCU Men's Golf Coach. Previously a Baylor Bear, Bill has now been working at TCU for a semester. Bill talks about his new team and his time at the University of Oklahoma as an Assistant Coach. Thank you for joining the podcast, Bill!

Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast





Associated social media accounts:



Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw



Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf





Edited by Chris Berry





Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com


Oct 16, 202350:05
168 | Carly Ludwig

168 | Carly Ludwig

We are joined by the Associate Head Women's Golf Coach at Baylor, Carly Ludwig. Carly is now in her sixth season at Baylor and tells us about her background as a young player and as a coach. Thank you for joining the podcast Carly!


Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast





Associated social media accounts:



Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw



Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf





Edited by Chris Berry





Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com


Oct 09, 202347:13
167 | Patty Coatney

167 | Patty Coatney

Today, Coach McGraw's twin sister, Patty Coatney joins the podcast. A very accomplished golfer, Patty won the Oklahoma State junior championship twice, state high school once, and was a four-year letter winner at Oklahoma State. She was a nine-time Oklahoma State women's amateur champion and also coached college golf. As the best player in the McGraw family, thank you for joining the podcast Patty!


Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast





Associated social media accounts:



Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw



Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf





Edited by Chris Berry





Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com


Oct 02, 202342:44
166 | Bowen Sargent

166 | Bowen Sargent

We are joined by Bowen Sargent, the Men's Golf Coach at the University of Virginia. Bowen has coached many PGA Tour players, his teams have advanced to the NCAA postseason 15 years in a row and he is a former winner of the Jan Strickland Award. Thank you for joining the podcast Bowen!

Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast





Associated social media accounts:



Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw



Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf





Edited by Chris Berry





Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com


Sep 25, 202349:22
165 | Brandon Wilkins

165 | Brandon Wilkins

We are joined by SMU Associate Head Coach, Brandon Wilkins, an up-and-coming young coach. Brandon has experience coaching elite-level players. He continues with Coach to give some of his unique perspectives on the game. Thank you for joining the podcast Brandon!

Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast





Associated social media accounts:



Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw



Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf





Edited by Chris Berry





Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com


Sep 18, 202348:27
164 | Wyndham Clark

164 | Wyndham Clark

Wyndham Clark, reigning champion of the US Open, joins the podcast today. Wyndham mentions the turning points in the Open as well as some of the ups and downs in his career. In preparation for the Ryder Cup, Wyndham talks about the work he has done for the mental side of his game. Coach and Wyndham talk about how faith has guided his journey as well. Thank you for joining the podcast Wyndham Clark!


Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast





Associated social media accounts:



Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw



Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf





Edited by Chris Berry





Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com


Sep 11, 202358:42
163 | Modern Day College Golf Coach

163 | Modern Day College Golf Coach

In this different episode, Coach McGraw, joined by Jeremy Alcorn and Cory Donnell discusses what the modern day golf coach is. In this informational podcast, the coaches shed light on the different, "hats," they wear as college coaches while discussing how coaching has changed over time.


Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast





Associated social media accounts:



Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw



Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf





Edited by Chris Berry





Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com


Sep 04, 202353:57
162 | Austin King

162 | Austin King

Today, we are joined by Austin King, the newly hired Western Kentucky men's golf coach. Coach and Austin discuss the impact of his coach, Phillip Hatchet, on his playing and coaching career. With a new job ahead of him, Austin tells us some of his plans. Thank you for joining the podcast Austin!


Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast




Associated social media accounts:



Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw



Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf




Edited by Chris Berry




Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com


Aug 28, 202339:05
161 | David Leffel

161 | David Leffel

David Leffel, a master painter and also brother-in-law to Coach McGraw joins us today. David, who is considered a master in realism, tells us about his life as a child that led to his painting. Coach and David later on compare the parallels of painting and golf. Thank you for joining us, David!


Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcast





Associated social media accounts:



Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw



Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf





Edited by Chris Berry





Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com


Aug 21, 202342:52
160 | Cory Donnell

160 | Cory Donnell

Today, our newly hired second assistant coach, Cory Donnell joins the podcast. Cory played at Mclennan and transferred to Abilene Christian. Coach and Cory talk about his story and what some of his plans are for the future. Thank you for joining the podcast Cory we look forward to your time at Baylor!


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Associated social media accounts:



Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw



Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf





Edited by Chris Berry





Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com


Aug 14, 202346:07
159 | Matt Terry

159 | Matt Terry

Today, we are joined by Lousiana Tech's men's golf coach, Matt Terry. Coach McGraw and Matt discuss Matt's leadership at a Junior College National Championship and his time at Troy University. They follow this up by talking about Matt's inspiring wife Dixie and her fight with cancer. Thank you for joining us on the podcast Matt!


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Associated social media accounts:



Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw



Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf




Edited by Chris Berry




Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com



Aug 07, 202357:10
158 | Albert Jennings

158 | Albert Jennings

On today's podcast, Albert Jennings joins us. Albert is an assistant golf professional at Brookwood Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana. They discuss Albert's junior golf academy and his time as a golf prospect when he was younger. Thank you for joining the podcast Albert!


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Associated social media accounts:



Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw



Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf




Edited by Chris Berry




Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com



Jul 31, 202353:41
157 | Matt Van Zandt

157 | Matt Van Zandt

Today, Matt Van Zandt, a former A&M golfer joins the podcast. Matt and Coach McGraw reflect on his time at A&M and continue to discuss his experiences in college golf as well as Matt's father. Thank you for joining the podcast Matt!


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Associated social media accounts:



Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw



Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf





Edited by Chris Berry





Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com


Jul 24, 202343:58
156 | Jeremy Alcorn

156 | Jeremy Alcorn

Today we welcome, Jeremy Alcorn, the new assistant coach and a former All-American Baylor Bear back to Waco. Coach McGraw and Jeremy Alcorn reflect on his time at Baylor along with his coaching journey. Thank you Jeremy for joining the podcast and we look forward to the future!


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Associated social media accounts:



Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw



Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf





Edited by Chris Berry





Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com


Jul 17, 202344:22
155 | Scott Simpson

155 | Scott Simpson

Scott Simpson, the University of Hawaii head coach, joins the Better Than I Found It Podcast today. Starting his career as a professional golfer, he now tells us about his passion for coaching. Scott also talks about the role his faith has had in his career. Thank you Scott for joining the podcast!

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Associated social media accounts:


Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw


Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf



Edited by Chris Berry



Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Jul 10, 202359:38
154 | Greg Nye

154 | Greg Nye

Former Penn State Golf Coach Greg Nye joins the podcast today. After 39 years as a college coach, he talks about his retirement along with his father's influence on his career. Greg shares many stories from his time as a coach on today's episode. Thank you Greg for joining the podcast!



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Associated social media accounts:


Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw


Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf



Edited by Chris Berry



Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Jul 03, 202301:12:27
153 | Joshua Jacobs

153 | Joshua Jacobs

Today on the Better Than I Found It Podcast, Joshua Jacobs, the CEO of College Golf Experience, joins to tell about his experience in golf summer camps. They continue to discuss the recruiting process including common misconceptions and how to find the best fit in college golf. Thank you Joshua Jacobs for joining us with this informational episode!



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Associated social media accounts:


Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw


Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf



Edited by Chris Berry



Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Jun 26, 202342:45
152 | Sam Stevens

152 | Sam Stevens

Today a former Oklahoma State golfer Sam Stevens joins the podcast. Sam talks about his decision with college golf and how his family helped with his golf career. They continue on to talk about Sam's upcoming challenge at the US Open. Thank you Sam for joining the podcast!


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Associated social media accounts:


Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGraw


Baylor Men’s Golf - @BaylorMGolf





Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Jun 19, 202347:27