Steve Riggs 
steveriggs
Last Login: 01/30/12 05:37 PM
Location: Cumberland, RI
Bio: 30 year Teaching Professional. Originally from Central Ohio. Co-host pro of 41st USGA NATIONAL JUNIOR GOLF TOURNAMENT, Yale Golf Club in '88. College golf at Indiana University. Facility/Program consultant in U.S. and Caribbean. Host/Producer of mynegm LESSON TEE radio show and is a Member of the Golf Writers Association of America.
Company: mynegm.com
Website: http://www.mynegm.com
Intervew with 4X World 1 Club Champ/Guinness Record holder for lowest round using one club, (-2/70)/Link:http://lessontee.podomatic.com/entry/2011-02-18T06_22_34-08_00
World One Club Champ and old friend Thad Daber joins me Wed.2/9 on the myNEGM LESSON TEE Show 12-1pm ET. Can U shoot 71 with a 6iron?
great interview today with New England's own Brad Adamonis and 2010 teacher of the year John Shelden on the myNEGM LESSON TEE Show.
other podcasts available at either: www.lessontee.podomatic.com and www.tltgolf.podbean.com Newer Podcasts posted. CHEERS!
Ahh the weathers been great for some fall "Mulligans" Steve. lol Keep the advice coming !
Don't miss Chelesa Curtis, LPGA DURAMED FUTURES TOUR PLAYER on MYNEGM LESSON TEE, streaming live at mynegm.com and wrni.com 12:05 Wednesday
Hello Steve ... I'm was wondering if you could recommend a good golf teacher in the Peabody area for my two sons (15 and 17).
Next week opens up in the afternoons: Monday or Tuesday at the beginning of the week after 330 will work.
and 3 am at the latest.
Geoff Sisk leads Mylan Classic by 2 shots
Posted on 09/04/10 09:10 AM
Geoff Sisk leads Mylan Classic by 2 shots in spite of the rain delays. — read more »
Black golf legand dies
Posted on 01/05/10 03:32 PM
A man for all seasons dies — read more »
Open letter to Tiger
Posted on 12/04/09 02:09 PM
O.K. I guess I can put my two cents in now. It is all out in the open-I hope. Ya know Tiger, sometimes we get to puffed up and forget where we came. Something tells me, (I know you'v — read more »
My Articles featured on myNEGM.com
New Years Resolution: Get in shape for the 2012 golf season
In just a few short months it will be time to hit the golf course and the 2012 season. How many of you have started fitness training? read more »
UPDATE: Got a Question for the Dean of Golf? Only 12 Hours left
Email your questions for the Dean of Golf to steve@wnri.com read more »
Golf Conditioning: It's Time
Labor Day is over and it is time to start thinking about how you can improve your chances of actually winning those weekend skins games next year. Too early you say? I think not. read more »
Brad Adamonis fires 62 at Mylan Classic
Brad Adamonis, after shooting an opening round 4 over 74 at the Mylan Classic in Cannonsburg, PA, Thursday, came back Friday to fire a 9 under par 62 in the second round moving from well outside the cut line to within four shots of the lead. read more »
Brad Adamonis 2 shots off lead at Price Chopper event
Brad's patience has apparently paid off as he has persevered on his road back to the PGA TOUR with his play showing steadily improvement. read more »
SPECIAL GOLF GRAB BAG COMING TO myNEGM LESSON TEE SHOW
ALL prize winners will recieve 2 FREE DEUTSCHE BANK Tickets AND a PARKING PASS in ADDITION to PRIZES they win! read more »
Confidence: An Easy Fix
I recently took a look at a young tour player’s swing. read more »
Confidence: An Easy Fix That Is Not Rocket Science
To those of you who have played for awhile but continue to have problems with confidence, I would suggest a reality check read more »
The Road Back for Brad Adamonis: Playing Stats Improving
Everyone knows the importance of statistics in sports as they give competitors a snapshot of how they are doing in their respective sport. read more »
Wentworth Hills Golf Club: A Real Diamond in the Rough
Wentworth Hills Golf Club, Plainville, Massachusetts is open for business despite the ups and downs of the past several years. Don Bierer and his brother Casey make up the new management team of this absolutely fabulous Howard Maurer designed course. read more »
The Road Back for Brad Adamonis: the 2011 US Open
Brad Adamonis missed qualifying for a regular spot in this year’s U.S. Open by one shot in the Sectional Qualifier in Maryland. However, he was the 1st Alternate. read more »
The Swing Every Player Should Model
Recently during an interview, a fellow teaching pro and I were talking about how many times a player will show up wanting to emulate and learn a specific move or piece of a TOUR player’s swing they saw read more »
Casey Bierer, formally of the GOLF CHANNEL, on the myNEGM LESSON TEE Show
Casey Bierer, formally of the GOLF CHANNEL, joins me on the myNEGM LESSON TEE Show this week. read more »
FREE TICKETS TO TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
FREE TICKETS TO THIS YEAR'S TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP AT TPC RIVER HIGHLANDS, Cromwell, CT. read more »
The Road Back for Brad Adamonis
Brad is first alternate from the sectional qualifier this year played in Maryland missing one of the top qualifier spots by one shot and he is IN this years U.S.OPEN field! read more »
Four Stages of Learning and Your Golf Swing
Next time you are practicing, let your mind go through the Four Stages of Learning as they apply to the golf swing read more »
myNEGM Lesson Tee - 05/11
Developing balance in the golf swing is your key to good rhythm, tempo and timing. read more »
PUTTING COACH TO THE TOUR PLAYERS on myNEGM LESSON TEE
Who is this Marius Filmalter? He is a teaching professional, scientist and THE authority on putting. His name is well known by players on TOURS around the world. read more »
Want to hit longer off the TEE? New product discussed on myNEGM LESSON TEE Show
What's the one item used to play the game of golf that has not significantly changed in 122 years? The golf tee has remained pretty much the same since 1889, until now! read more »
TOUR PUTTING COACH TO BE GUEST ON myNEGM LESSON TEE Show
Mark your calendar; Wednesday May 11th from 10:05-11am ET when Tour Putting Coach Marius Filmalter joins us on the myNEGM LESSON TEE Radio/Internet Show to discuss some of the ralities of putting. This is definatly a show you don't want to miss! read more »
The Road Back for Brad; an update
Brad recently gave me an update on how things are progressing with his swing and game on his road back to the PGA TOUR read more »
myNEGM LESSON TEE is MOVING to a new time April 6th
Almost 2 years on air and online, the myNEGM LESSON TEE is moving to a new time. read more »
The Road Back for Brad Adamonis: In his own words
I felt it might be insightful to read Brad's words written in his blog to the 2011 Challenge Cup players. For this writer, the past several years for Brad have been anything but smooth. read more »
Check your lines for better ball striking
An effective and consistent golf swing depends on many factors. Most of these are found in the foundation of the swing. read more »
Guests and Prizes on myNEGM LESSON TEE Radio/Internet Show Wed 2/23
Jeff Dantas, owner/director, ELITE INDOOR GOLF CENTER and Dawn Butterfield, stretching/conditioning expert with ELITE join me on the myNEGM LESSON TEE Radio/Internet Show Wednesday 2/23. This weeks PRIZES in the WINTER GOLF GRAB BAG read more »
Adamonis wins 3 day event in Florida as he preps for Nationwide Tour opener
Brad prepares to leave for the Nationwide Tour's swing through Panama and Columbia by winning FL 3 day event. read more »
The Road Back for Brad Update #3
Most of Brad’s time will be spent on the Nationwide Tour this year polishing his swing and game. His first events coming up are the season opening Panama Claro Open then he moves on to Bogota, Columbia for the Bogota Open. read more »
The Road Back for Brad
A Blog dedicated to BRAD ADAMONIS, Cumberland, RI as he mounts his return, in 2011, to the form that thrust him onto the PGA TOUR stage in 2008, his rookie season.
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Specifics: Effective Use Of A Mirror Can Improve Your Golf Swing
It is time to get ready for the 2011 golf season and if you live in cold areas of the world, well, that is no excuse. The time to start is now, so, get off the couch and get a head start on a better swing and game. You only need a 5, 6 or 7 iron, a full length mirror and a little p read more »
Got a SWING ISSUE you would like discussed on the mynegm LESSON TEE SHOW?
It is your turn....If you have a golf swing problem you would like to hear discussed on the MYNEGM LESSON TEE Internet/Radio Show, let steve know by simply posting a comment under this article posting. Also, if you would like to be on the show let me know that too!
Don't miss the WINTER read more »
Steve Riggs returns to the mynegm LESSON TEE
The mynegmLESSON TEE returns to the Internet and Radio Wednesday Dec. 8th at 12:05pm ET read more »
A frank discussion about a sensitive woman’s issue: Being comfortable across the chest will lead to a better swing and game
When it comes to beginners and average players, many women will often state they have problems getting comfortable over the ball. Terms used by students have included “jammed up” or “crowded” across the chest. read more »
GOLF DVDs:Three steps to maximize learning from a disc
Millions of golf instructional DVDs are sold every year, especially during the Holiday Season. Millions of golfers purchase DVDs looking for that Holy Grail of the golf swing in their search of improvement and perfection. If this is your preferred method of instruction, I would like to suggest read more »
A FEW WORDS ABOUT GOLF TRAINING AIDS
Golf Training Aids have greatly improved over the past 10 years. read more »
Have more fun playing golf next year: Work on your swing this winter
When you put your clubs away for the season, know that any and all bad habits are put away as well, and will remain waiting until the next time you play golf even if it is several months before you play. read more »
Keegan Bradley leads Miccosukee Championship
24 year old Keegan Bradley makes New England proud in his first year on tour leading after the second round of the Miccosukee Championship on the Nationwide Tour. read more »
RYDER CUP OBSERVATION(S)
The 2010 Ryder Cup is in the books and in the European win column. read more »
mynegm LESSON TEE guest Wednesday 8/25
STRAIGHT DOWN THE MIDDLE: Shivas Irons, Bagger Vance, and How I larned to Stop Worring and Love my Golf Swing, is a hilarious account of author Josh Karp's search for a lower handicap in places NEVER considered by too many golfers. read more »
DEUTSCHE BANK TICKET GIVE AWAY ON mynegm LESSON TEE SHOW
Author/Journalist Josh Karp joins me Wednesday 8/25 to talk about his NEW book, STRAIGHT DOWN THE MIDDLE. An interview EVERY golfer should listen to! Not to mention the Deutsche Bank Championship is just around the corner and we're giving away FREE tickets on the show Wednesday 8/25. read more »
Injuries and your swing
The pain you undergo when you suffer an injury, no matter how insignificant it may seem, is permanently recorded in your brain. You need to acknowledge that fact even though you are fully recovered. Your brain is conditioned to anticipate and expect the pain and needs to be&nbs read more »
INTERNATIONAL TEACHING PRO ON THE LESSON TEE SHOW JULY 14
Gregor Jamieson has been the Director of Golf at Lake Nona Golf and Country Club in Orlando, Florida since the club opened 1988. He is a member of the U.S. and British PGA’s, and is originally from Turnberry Hotel and Golf Courses in Scotland. read more »
Win VIP Passes to the LPGA's ING NEW ENGLAND CLASSIC on THE LESSON TEE Wednesday 7/6
LESSON TEE host Steve Riggs will be giving away VIP passes to the ING NEW ENGLAND CLASSIC on the radio show WEDNESDAY July 7th.
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COACH TO THE TOUR PLAYERS ON THE LESSON TEE JULY 14TH
Renown teaching professional Gregor Jamieson joins me on the LESSON TEE July 14th..... read more »
STACK AND TILT on mynegmLESSON TEE radio show
Wondered how Stack and Tilt swing method works? Tune in to mynegmLESSON TEE radio show at 12:05pm on WNRI 1380 AM radio OR listen at www.wnri.com or www.mynegm.com read more »
Brad Adamonis is back while Tim Petrovic keeps hanging around the top of the leaderboard
Patience and perseverance will pay off as long as you never lose your desire. No matter what. read more »
WIN TICKETS AND SEE THE PROS PLAY THIS SUMMER
mynegm LESSON TEE radio program will be giving away FREE pairs of TICKETS to all four professional golf events in New England. read more »
Fran Quinn out of action due to stress fracture of the spine
A pair of doctors at Worcester County Orthopedics diagnosed the stress fracture in Fran's spine at the L-5 area of the lumbar spine. read more »
NEPGA JUNIOR FIELD SET
7 players braved the rain to qualify at Segregansett CC Saturday. read more »
Learn from the best every year.
Every summer golfers in New England really do get a gift from the 'Golf Gods'. This summer is no exception. read more »
Your eyes really are the window to your 'system'.
I often times tell a client that one of the best visual learning tools can be your TV during a golf tournament. The only caveat is to decide when you are going to watch the event and when you want to learn something. read more »
Tiger Woods has become a Sport..
The PGA Merchandise Show is over and all the manufacturers press releases about how great their new products are have come and gone leaving some golf writers with nothing to do. No, wait. There is always Tiger! read more »
The most integral part of the set up is the SPINE
When it comes to breaking down the set up, I will admit the concept of watching paint dry just might be more fun. That said it is necessary if you expect to be able to swing the club more effectively, have more fun playing the game and lower your scores. read more »
CHANGE YOUR ROUTINE
Change the way you think about improving your game the way you look at practice. Do something different. Or, if you are comfortable with your game, great. In that case smile, accept that your handicap is not going to improve and ENJOY! read more »
BILLY POWELL DIES
If you are not from Ohio or the Midwest, you may not recognize the name William, "Bill", Powell. He was the first black man to own, build and operate a golf couse. He died of a stroke on December 31st in Canton, Ohio. He was 93 years old. read more »
THE GRIP
If you’ve been following the mynegm LESSON TEE Podcasts or the mynegm LESSON TEE radio show you know my goal is to build the golf swing from the grip to the follow through. Before I get started I need to share something with you read more »
METHOD GOLF INSTRUCTION
The swing method 'teaser' is out there. You heard it. You saw it work. Then you see an article in your favorite golf magazine and now they're talking about this new swing method on the GOLF CHANNEL. read more »
Open letter to TW...
O.K. I guess I can put my two cents in now. It is all out in the open-I hope.
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The best deals on golf clubs is in the off season
The best time of year to make that ‘big’ purchase of golf equipment for the upcoming season is now — during the fall and winter months. With few exceptions, changes in golf clubs from year to year are negligable.
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Choosing the right teaching pro
I have long believed that there are two types of teaching professionals. The ones who want to help and the ones who want to get paid. read more »
Podcasts
myNEGM Lesson Tee Show begins 4th year Wednesday February 1st!Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:57:14 +0000
On air or on line, join us for the myNEGM Lesson Tee Show.
Dean Reinmouth talks about today's young teaching pros and answers email questions on grip pressure and shankingMon, 23 Jan 2012 01:01:40 +0000
Tour Coach and one of the Top 50 teaching professionals Dean Reinmouth, Phil Mickelson's coach from high school through his first $7million in winnings on the PGA TOUR, gives you some insight into 1.) Something to ponder before signing up for lessons. Also, Dean answers a listener's question about 2.) Grip Pressure and gives another some 3.) Tips on dealing with Shanking.....
This short clip taken from my interview with Dean on the myNEGM LESSON TEE radio/internet show that begins its 4th year, on air and on line, Wednesday February 1st at 10:05-11am ET.
Online you can listen live to the show every Wednesday via the mynegm.com website. Simply click the myNEGM Lesson Tee tab on the home page, or go to the AM radio's website wnri.com .
Beginning with our first show of this 4th year, you can expect more excerpts from shows to help you help yourself via gaining a better understanding your golf swing.
Emails are always welcome at steve@wnri.com .
Dean Reinmuth interview: For golfers of all skill levelsMon, 19 Sep 2011 19:11:24 +0000
I recently interviewed renown teaching pro Dean Reinmuth on the myNEGM LESSON TEE Radio/Internet Show. Dean spent a lot of time and I have edited the interview significantly. While running just over 22 minutes, this is an interview golfers of all skill levels can benefit from.
Dean is a regular on the Golf Channel and consistently among the Top 50 golf teaching professionals as designated by both Golf Magazine and Golf Digest. Dean's clients include Phil Mickelson from age 13 through and onto the PGA TOUR and Phil's first $7 million in earnings. Currently Dean's clients include: Ricky Barnes, Dave Stockton, Dave Stockton, Jr. and Grant Waite to name a few.
Enjoy!
Eric Baldwin, Championship Director of the Deutsche Bank Championship provides insight and info on the 2011 event.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 20:59:00 +0000
Eric Baldwin, Championship Director of the Deutsche Bank Championship part of the FedX Cup Championship Playoffs provides insight into the event.
Baldwin, VP of the golf division for IMG Sports Marketing Group has headed up the Deutsche Bank for several years.
A most intersting interview taken from Baldswin's recent appearance on the myNEGM LESSON TEE Show.
Marius Filmalter, Putting Coach to Tour PlayersTue, 26 Jul 2011 00:26:00 +0000
Marius Filmalter is a scientist and teaching professional recognized as the Putting Coach to Tour Players. Marius's students are a literal who's who of competitive golf including Tiger Woods, Ernie Els, Sean O'Hair, Vijay Singh, Chad Campbell, Mark O'Meara and Brad Faxon to name just a few.
Although a brief interview with Marius during this years Players Championship, there are a couple of things WELL worth pondering by every golfer, regardless of their skill level.
Wentworth Hills Golf Course Is Open Under New ManagementFri, 22 Jul 2011 12:44:08 +0000
Casey Bierer, ( former Golf Channel reporter), and his brother Don make up the new management team at Wentworth Hills GC.
If you thought Wentworth Hills was out of business, you are wrong. They are open and the course is in perhaps the best condition it has been in since opening in 2000.
Casey and Don bring the necessary experience to Wentworth Hills that promises to elevate the course to one of the best facilities in the Northeast very soon.
Wentworth is being operated as a daily fee course so if you've not played there before, now is the time to join the group of golfers who have already experienced this absolutly fantastic faciltiy since it reopened in May of this year.
After listening to this Podcast and check out Wentworth Hills GC you'll understand why I am so excited about it being open to the public!
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If you have a question you'd like me to ask Marius on the show Wednesday, shoot me an email: sriggs13@cox.net Show: Wednesday 10:05-11am ET