207 episodes

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.

Better Than I Found It Better Than I Found It

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    • 4.9 • 169 Ratings

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.

    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




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    • 46 min
    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




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    • 1 hr 3 min
    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




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    • 1 hr 2 min
    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




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    • 1 hr 14 min
    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








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    • 49 min
    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




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    • 51 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
169 Ratings

169 Ratings

Terry Schmitt ,

Outstanding

Outstanding content and thoughtful questions. Highly recommend

andykight ,

Grateful dad to jr golfers

I really enjoy listening to this podcast since I have two young daughters that are aspiring to play in college. It has been very helpful for me with how to act and support my children. I am also going to start sharing these with them. Thanks Coach!

magsgolfer ,

Better than I found it

This podcast is the best!

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