Host Nathan Rarick introduces The Teacher and the Pro and interviews Tessa Teachman, an assistant golf professional at Aronimink Golf Club. She shares her path from junior golf to LSU to playing professionally before becoming a PGA Class A Professional.
Tessa shares advice for aspiring PGA Professionals and outlines her wide-ranging responsibilities at Aronimink Golf Club. She also discusses the preparations for hosting the 2026 PGA Championship, including which holes to watch and her winner prediction.
Nathan then goes into his Fairway Rapid Fire segment, where Tessa has to quickly answer questions about her preferences for golf movies, snacks and more.
Chapters:
[00:33] Golf at LSU
[02:01] From Pro Golfer to Golf Pro
[03:42] PGA Class A Professional Path
[06:52] Advice for Aspiring PGA Professionals
[09:12] A Day in the Life at Aronimink Golf Club
[12:26] Staff Structure at Aronimink
[15:34] Preparing Aronimink for the 2026 PGA Championship
[18:25] Key Holes to Watch During the PGA Championship
[23:07] Fairway Rapid Fire
