Pin High: The Philadelphia Golf Show

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Francesca welcomes Garret Hyrnko to the show. Garret is a local veteran and Ambassador for PGA Hope.

Francesca welcomes Chaz Bowker to the show. Chaz is an internet golf star, content creator, and one of the world's top-ranked adaptive golfers to the show.

Francesca chats with Johnny Partridge. Johnny is a content creator and comedian known for his viral satirical character PE GUY who parodies private equity and finance culture.

Billy Stewart is a Philadelphia golf pro and instructor at Union League Liberty Hill in Lafayette Hill, PA.

Canadian golfer and golf content creator Mac Boucher joins the show

Carl Manawelian is a highly competitive amateur golfer and former champion in the Golf Association of Philadelphia (GAP)

Francesca and John break down all the happenings in the Philadelphia golf scene on this episode of Pin High!

Francesca Ruscio & Breland Moore discuss all things Philadelphia golf and the PGA Championship

Pin High Episode 23: Andrew Mikowski - Founder & Creator of the Groovelt Brush

Join Francesca Ruscio and Tim Murphy for Episode 22 of Pin High!

Jason Martinez is an Emmy Award-winning journalist who serves as a main evening news anchor for FOX 29 (WTXF-TV) in Philadelphia. He anchors the FOX 29 News at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 10 p.m., and 11 p.m.

Pin High Episode 20: Ed Levine

Tune in to Pin High with Francesca Ruscio and special guest Daniel Baghdasarian

Owen Wilson, Mark Wahlberg, and PGA Pros! Listen as Celeb Golf Instructor Lucas Wald gives you all the insight on your swing and simple tips as well.

Thinking of getting fitted for a new set of PXG Clubs, use the code PHILLYGOLFGIRL10 for a discount on PXG products.

PXG's Master Club Fitter and Vice President of Sales Jason Parajeckas talks you through the process of getting fitted for PXG clubs and how much different your game can change with the right set of irons, wedges and so much more.

Thinking of getting fitted for a new set of PXG Clubs, use the code PHILLYGOLFGIRL10 for a discount on PXG products.

Ben Ricciardi (@bentimes10) is an entrepreneur, brand strategist, and CEO of Times10 who documents his journey as an amateur golfer attempting to qualify for the US Mid-Amateur championship. He shares content regarding his swing progress, short game training, and golf experiences on Instagram,TikTok, andYouTube.

A renowned coach, mentor, and educator, John Dunigan has been a PGA of America Member since 1996 and has worked at clubs including Aronimink, White Manor, and Hartefeld National. Each year, he delivers more than 1,800 hours of lessons while also dedicating himself to mentoring PGA Professionals across the country

Bob Cooney is a veteran Philadelphia sports journalist and radio personality, known for a 25-year career at the Philadelphia Daily News (covering the 76ers, college hoops, and more) and7 years as a host on 97.5 The Fanatic. He was named Pennsylvania Sportswriter of the Year in 2016.

Carter Smith, known as "DOD King" (Driver Off the Deck), is a viral golf influencer and professional golfer recognized for hitting drivers off the turf without tees. A Norfolk, Virginia native, he quit tiling/caddying jobs to pursue golf full-time after his "DOD" videos blew up on social media, aiming to become the first tea-less PGA Tour player.

Lou Guzzi is a highly acclaimed PGA Director of Instruction at the Talamore Country Club in Ambler, PA, recognized as a 2013 National PGA Teacher of the Year and one of GOLF Magazine's Top 100 Teachers in America. He specializes in a "3 Level Swing System" and utilizes advanced technology like FlightScope. Guzzi is also a noted speaker, author, and media contributor known for "Lou's Lab" on Golf.com

Harry Mayes is a veteran Philadelphia sports talk radio host and broadcaster known for his long tenure at 97.5 The Fanatic. As of 2026, he hosts the "Swing It & Ding It" golf podcast, contributes to Locked On Birds, and works as a reporter for Temple University football broadcasts.

A two-time Emmy award-winning local and national broadcast journalist for nearly 20 years, Jillian Mele is carving her own path as a business owner and entrepreneur. After covering huge events like presidential elections, the COVID-19 pandemic, hurricanes, World Series runs and much more, she is now focused on helping women and girls become the most confident version of themselves, whether it be in their personal or professional lives. For the last few years, she has been coaching public speaking and presentation training, where confidence and storytelling are at the forefront. She is ecstatic to combine that with her love of...

Steve Harrow is a golf industry professional known for his roles in sales and fitting, particularly with brands like TRUE linkswear andClub Champion. He's a Master Fitter & Builder with extensive experience in club fitting, focusing on helping golfers find equipment that truly matches their swing, rather than just brand names

Tim Horan runs the Philly Metro & New Jersey Golfweek Amateur Tour, part of the larger Golfweek Amateur Tour (amateurgolftour.net) for competitive amateur golf, focusing on bringing "bucket-list" courses and pro-level experiences to local players through events like. He's known for elevating the tour's quality, securing great venues, and making it a fun, competitive environment, as discussed in podcast episodes and videos

Scott Yurgalevicz was named the Head Coach of the Drexel golf program in June of 2025. Yurgalevicz is a PGA Golf Instructor at Philadelphia Cricket Club and was a head coach at the Division I level for nearly a decade before his arrival in University City. Yurgalevicz is a Class A PGA professional and has been at Philadelphia Cricket Club since 2019. His expertise is in swing mechanics with certification in numerous areas. He has coached players from all levels including and up to mini tour players. He has put together customized lesson plans tailored to individual learning.

Jason Dumas joined the Action News sports team in November of 2024. He began his career at ESPN where he worked as a production assistant. From there, Jason made stops as a sports anchor/reporter in Bismarck, North Dakota, Baton Rouge, Louisiana and as a Sports Director in Hagerstown, MD. When he is not working, Jason enjoys spending time with his family & friends, finding new places to eat, and traveling. Preferably all at once! He is excited to cover Philadelphia's wide range of sports teams and tell the stories of young athletes across the Delaware Valley. If you see Jason...

Gerry Carry is a popular and authentic golf content creator, coach, and caddie known for his viral TikToks and social media presence, offering golf tips, mindset advice, and insights into the game, building a strong community through platforms like Instagram and YouTube with content focused on "blue-collar wisdom," authenticity, and inspiring junior golfers. He's known as a "content caddy" who brings a fresh, relatable voice to golf, offering coaching, workout programs, and behind-the-scenes access, and has even partnered with brands like UpSwing Golf and Duca Shoes

Francesca Ruscio is joined by Jake Stoutland, a Golf content creator who delves deep into finest courses and Golf Clubs in the Philadelphia area and beyond! In this episode, Francesca and Jake discuss their favorite courses and clubs in the Philadelphia area, Jake's favorite courses played and clubs visited, and so much more!

In this week’s episode, Francesca is joined by Oliver Bugten, a Golf Traveler and content creator with more than 86,000 followers on Instagram. Francesca and Oliver discuss some of the best courses they've played, as well as a viral Golf swing video that nobody should try on their own!

In this week’s episode, Francesca is joined by Nick Ragone, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Jefferson Health. From building a Par 3 in his backyard to helping bring the Jefferson Lehigh Valley Classic to life, Nick shares his passion for the game and the vision behind championship golf in the region.

Listen as Francesca Ruscio is joined by Andrew Austen. Who is a one-armed golfer and recently participated in the Barstool Internet Invitational