The Big Mike Story

- May 12th 2023

Big Mike made Big Mike famous, and now he's at Clovernook, with our Mike.

The Clovernook Open provides a first class tournament for rising professional golfers. This year we welcome professional participant, "Big Mike" Visacki, who recently found stardom in the golf world. Mike's journey is similar to many of our tournament players, but his emotional moment helped shine the spotlight on the trials and tribulations of professional golfers vying for status on the PGA Tour.

(Big Mike #1) Mike Wolfe is a PGA Tour Entertainment videographer. On a Sunday night in the Spring of 2021 he finished filming Cameron Smith and Marc Leishman win the Zurich Classic team event. First thing Monday morning he flew to Tampa Florida for the Valspar Championship. The first stop was that weeks Monday Qualifier, the last chance for hopeful professionals to gain entry into the Valspar Championship.

On the second playoff hole (Big Mike #2) Mike Visacki made a 20 foot birdie putt to gain entry into his first ever PGA Tour start. After making the putt and hugging his caddie the camera caught him holding back tears. That was just the prelude to the moment that captured everyone's hearts. Mike Wolfe caught up with Mike Visacki moments later outside the clubhouse, and with camera rolling, witnessed Big Mike Visacki call his father. On the phone and full of tears he shared the words "I made it" as his father congratulated him. The video quickly surpassed 12 million views and made Big Mike Visacki a name to remember.

Following his start in The Valspar Championship, Mike went on to get a sponsor's invite into another PGA Tour event, The Charles Schwab Challenge. Visacki not only touched fans, but also PGA Tour players like Justin Thomas who reached out to congratulate and show support for Mike. Later in 2021 Mike Visacki advanced through Korn Ferry Qualifying to achieve tour status for 2022.

In this episode, Kevin Walsh and Mike Visacki discuss Mike's professional career and some great experiences along the way. His story is exceptional and well worth listening to...... that golfers and non-golfers alike would love. Golf is like life and if you play golf, you are my friend! This episode is well worth watching and we hope you enjoy the show!

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To visit Mikes Socials, please visit...

https://www.clovernookopen.com/big-mike-story

https://www.instagram.com/thebigmikevisacki/?hl=en

https://www.pgatour.com/player/55751/michael-visacki

https://x.com/visackigolfer

https://www.westfloridagolftour.com/PlayerProfile.aspx?PlayerID=1942

https://www.foxsports.com/golf/michael-visacki-player

https://golfweek.usatoday.com/2021/05/27/pga-tour-michael-visacki-cry-videographer/

https://ucfknights.com/sports/mens-golf/roster/season/2012-13/player/michael-visacki

https://www.pgatour.com/article/news/long-form/2021/11/03/mike-visacki-goes-viral-makes-most-of-it-reaches-next-level-justin-thomas

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Mike was raised in Huntingdon Valley, then lived and worked in Pittsburgh for 9 years, including three years spent as an Assistant Professional at the Pittsburgh Field Club and six years as the Director of Golf at Edgewood Country Club. Before his move to Pittsburgh, Mike also spent three years as an Assistant Professional at Whitemarsh Valley Country Club. Mike is a graduate of Villanova University and has six children: Jean, Michael, Peter, Robert, Mark and Sally.

In this episode, Kevin Walsh and Mike Reilly discuss Mike's storied career and his true love of the game of golf. The two also reminisce about their early days playing golf in Philadelphia. Mike is a fascinating guy and has lots of stories to tell that golfers and non-golfers alike would love. Golf is like life and if you play golf, you are my friend! We hope you enjoy the show!

Find out where to purchase PAR TEE Drinks at ...https://drinkpartee.com/apps/store-locator

...and follow our socials at...

https://www.instagram.com/drinkpartee/

https://www.instagram.com/parteetimemygolf/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555374627181

To explore properties in the Sarasota and surrounding areas, go to https://www.suncoastdreams.com
.....or call (941) 220-4000.

For more info about Mikel, check out the following...

https://www.invitedclubs.com/clubs/north-hills-country-club/our-story/our-people

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-reilly-b67a1013/

https://mainlinetoday.com/life-style/golf-association-philadelphia-scholarship/

In Dave Frantz's own words...My name is Dave Frantz, and I am a full-time Teaching Professional at Heritage Harbour Golf Club in Bradenton. I am a current High School Golf Coach and a member of the Florida Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame, and was voted "Coach of the Year" three times. I have four decades of golf teaching and coaching experience and I guarantee I can help you reach your goals!

I have been teaching golf classes, giving clinics and running camps for over 30 years. What sets me apart is that I am a teacher in every sense of the word! Most pros have spent more time in the pro shop than they have with their students. As a (retired) professional educator, (retired) golf coach, AND a teaching professional, I can help you see, feel, and think your way to better golf - and have fun while doing it!

I am hands-on, fun, and energetic. I use the Hudl Technique video analysis, Mevo Flightscope, a wide variety of training and instruction aids, and an experienced eye to identify problems and prescribe solutions.

I really enjoy talking to my students about their games, devising a plan that is convenient, affordable, and achievable- and having fun while "working" that plan. If it isn't fun, then I'm not doing my job! Helping a player see, feel, and execute shots they have not been able to consistently produce fuels my enthusiasm. That's something I've loved since my high school (playing) days!

In this episode, Kevin Walsh and Dave Frantz discuss their Lakewood National connection and we learn about Dave's storied history of teaching AP Psychology and coaching the Lakewood Ranch Boys Golf Team. Dave is a fascinating and likable guy with lots of tidbits to share that golfers and non-golfers alike would love. Golf is like life and if you play golf, you are my friend! This episode is well worth watching and we hope you enjoy the show!

Find out where to purchase PAR TEE Drinks at

https://drinkpartee.com/apps/store-locator

...and follow our socials at...

https://www.instagram.com/drinkpartee/

https://www.instagram.com/parteetimemygolf/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555374627181

To explore properties in the Sarasota and surrounding areas, go to

https://www.suncoastdreams.com

.....or call (941) 220-4000.

For more info about Dave, check out the following...

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-frantz-b5b40720/

https://lessons.com/fl/bradenton/golf-lessons/dave-frantz-usgtf-golf-teacher

https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2017/jun/07/in-brothers-honor-coach-champions-cancer-awareness/

https://www.bradenton.com/sports/high-school/article34730055.html

https://www.facebook.com/lakewoodranchhighschool/posts/congratulations-to-the-lakewood-ranch-mustangs-boys-golf-team-coach-dave-frantz-/856376772992808/