Episode 11 of the The Joe McNeil Podcast features Kris Normand, a 20-year Air Force veteran turned Amazon cloud security professional… and a full-blown golf addict.

In this episode, Kris shares his journey from military life to the corporate world, how golf opened doors through relationships, and what it’s like getting back into the game after multiple back surgeries.

We also dive into:

Playing bucket-list courses like Pinehurst Resort and National Golf Links of America
The reality of golf trips, walking 18+ holes, and battling injuries
Why getting properly fit for clubs actually matters
The mental side of golf… including the “birdie the first hole curse”
Business, entrepreneurship, and launching a new acai bowl concept in San Antonio

If you love golf, leadership, business, and real conversations… this one’s for you.

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00:00 Introduction and Background
05:55 Cybersecurity Career and Technology
11:57 Golf Equipment and Fitting Importance
18:11 Pinehurst Experience and Future Plans
26:08 Experiencing Pinehurst: A Golfer's Journey
32:17 Bucket List Golf Courses: Dreams of Scotland
40:14 Launching a New Business: Pliable's Grand Opening
46:50 Masters Predictions: Who Will Win?
51:23 NEWCHAPTER

Are cell phones helping us… or quietly wrecking us?

In this episode of The Joe McNeil Podcast, Joe and Jehu break down the history of cell phones, how we got here, and what they’re actually doing to our lives today.

From the first $11,000 “brick” phone…
to checking your phone 100+ times a day…
to whether phones are destroying focus, sleep, and relationships…

This one is real, funny, and probably hits closer to home than you’d like.

They also talk:

• Life updates (Short Game, tournaments, and more)
• The Valero Texas Open pre-qualifier experience
• Augusta trip coming up 👀
• Why boredom used to be a good thing
• And whether we’re all way more addicted than we think

👉 Question for you:
If your phone disappeared tomorrow… would your life get better or worse?

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Episode 9 is a raw conversation with Abigail Garza about success, growth, and why so many people never reach their potential.

We talk about discipline, parenting, excuses, victim mentality, losing sleep, outgrowing your circle, goal setting, journaling, and the habits required to actually improve. Whether your goal is better golf, better health, stronger leadership, or personal growth, this episode challenges you to stop making excuses and start moving forward.

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00:00 Welcome to Episode 9
01:05 Early podcast growth and comments from viewers
03:20 Why success means different things to different people
05:00 Why kids need structure, discipline, and direction
08:10 Parenting, correction, and hard conversations
14:30 How parents respond when their child can do no wrong
20:00 Why most people say they want success but avoid the work
23:40 The danger of laziness and being okay with mediocre
27:10 Victim mentality and why it keeps people stuck
30:40 Growth mindset and becoming a better version of yourself
34:10 Why growth can cost you friendships
37:20 Get over yourself and start before you feel ready
40:05 You have to give something up to grow
43:00 Setting bigger goals and breaking them into smaller steps
46:00 Journaling, tracking progress, and seeing growth over time
49:00 Final thoughts on discipline, growth, and success

In Episode 8, Jehu interviews Joe McNeil and flips the script to explore Joe’s story. From growing up in a big family to finding golf later in life, chasing professional golf dreams, moving to Texas, and building Short Game, Joe shares the highs, lessons, and hard truths that shaped his journey. They also talk coaching, parenting, junior golf, course management, and what really helps golfers improve.

00:00 Introduction to Family Life

10:56 Pursuing the PGA Tour

18:03 Transitioning to Teaching Golf

27:19 Building a Golf Academy

42:07 Advice for Average Golfers

45:16 Introduction to the Episode

45:18 Exploring Key Themes

In this episode of the Joe McNeil Podcast, Joe sits down with 1981 Open Championship winner Bill Rogers for a powerful conversation about golf, competition, and faith.

Bill shares his journey from growing up in Texas and learning the game alongside his father and brother, to playing college golf at the University of Houston, and eventually competing on the PGA Tour against legends like Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus.

They discuss the pressure of Tour Q School, the grind of Monday qualifiers, the reality of life on tour, and what it felt like to win the Open Championship at Royal St. George's.

Bill also reflects on competing against some of the greatest players in the history of the game, the mental and emotional challenges of professional golf, and how success shaped his identity.

Most importantly, Bill shares the story of how faith in Jesus became the foundation of his life and how fellowship, mentorship, and purpose ultimately mattered more than trophies.

This episode is a conversation about golf history, perseverance, faith, leadership, and discovering what truly matters beyond success.

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00:00 Introduction and Early Life
06:17 High School Golf and Early Aspirations
12:17 College Golf and the Road to the PGA Tour
17:59 Belief, Mentorship, and Support Systems
23:56 First Wins and Growing Confidence
30:11 Early PGA Tour Experiences
40:37 The Challenges of Tour Life
46:09 Wins, Losses, and Competing at the Highest Level
01:02:08 Faith, Identity, and Professional Golf
01:10:27 Fellowship, Mentorship, and Life After Tour Golf
01:20:06 Outro

In Episode 5 of The Joe McNeil Podcast, Joe McNeil and his son Jehu McNeil dive headfirst into the chaos surrounding professional golf. From LIV vs PGA Tour, TGL, and world ranking controversies to media narratives and leadership failures, this episode is an opinion driven breakdown of where golf is and how it got here.

Joe and Jehu discuss Phil Mickelson’s role in the rise of LIV, the PGA Tour’s reaction to competition, how rankings impact access to majors, and why YouTube golf and new media are reshaping the future of the game. They also cover the Anthony Kim comeback story, ball rollback debates, and what true leadership should have looked like during this moment.

This episode is built for discussion. Tell us where you agree, where you think we’re wrong, and what direction you believe professional golf should go next.

00:00 Introduction to the State of Professional Golf
05:17 Phil Mickelson and the Rise of LIV Golf
12:33 The Impact of LIV on Traditional Golf
20:00 The Evolution of Golf Culture
27:30 Leadership Failures in Golf Management
35:15 Competition, Control, and Power in Golf
41:03 Technology, Media, and YouTube Golf
47:17 Anthony Kim’s Comeback and the Underdog Story
55:53 The Future of LIV, YouTube, and Pro Golf
01:00:06 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

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In Episode 6 of The Joe McNeil Podcast, Joe sits down with Mikayla Ramos, Marketing Director at Short Game and the longest tenured non McNeil on the team. Mikayla shares how she was hired at just 16 years old before the building even existed, what opening day chaos was really like, and how intentional leadership helped her grow far beyond a front counter role.

This episode dives into leadership development, discipline through marathon training, accelerated college life at UIW, learning marketing in the real world, and what it takes to protect team culture while delivering a great customer experience. Plus, plenty of real stories from inside a fast growing business.

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview

08:14 Role Evolution and Leadership Development

18:38 College Experience and Career Ambitions

24:49 Navigating Leadership and Team Dynamics

31:05 The Evolution of Social Media Marketing

44:09 The Importance of Customer Experience and Feedback

In Episode 4 of The Joe McNeil Podcast, Joe sits down with his daughter, Destiny McNeil for a real conversation about junior golf, recruiting, pressure, and the journey that led her to commit to the University of Georgia.

Destiny shares what junior golf was really like growing up, from early wins and team competitions to tough lessons like getting disqualified for signing an incorrect scorecard. They talk candidly about the realities of junior golf parents, cheating, pressure-filled tournaments, and how perspective changes as you move up levels.

The episode dives deep into the college recruiting process. Destiny explains how having one dream school didn’t work out, why keeping options open matters, what official visits are really like, and how an unexpected connection opened the door to Georgia.

This episode is packed with lessons for junior golfers, parents, and coaches who want to understand what it truly takes to develop, compete, and get recruited at the highest level.

🎯 Topics Covered:

• Early junior golf development
• Team golf vs individual competition
• Handling pressure and mistakes
• The truth about parents in junior golf
• What college coaches actually look for
• Inside an official college visit
• Choosing Georgia and trusting the process

📍 Follow Destiny on Instagram: @destinymcneilgolf

00:00 Intro and recording mishaps

01:45 Destiny’s junior golf background

03:30 Texas Junior Cup and team golf

07:55 Parents and cheating in junior golf

12:40 Moving up tournament levels

15:30 Disqualification and lessons learned

19:40 Breakthrough wins and confidence

23:25 Practice schedule and preparation

26:10 Advice for young golfers

28:50 Recruiting process and choosing Georgia

33:10 Life at Short Game and teaching kids

34:55 Final thoughts and subscribe