John Cook! 11x PGA Tour Winner on Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, & The Masters

Join us for an unforgettable conversation with golf legend John Cook, an 11-time PGA Tour winner and Golf Channel analyst who shares incredible behind-the-scenes stories from his illustrious career. In this episode, Cook reveals his unique relationship with Tiger Woods, describing how he helped mentor the young phenom on controlling wedge shots before his dominant 2000 season. Cook also takes us inside the 1993 Ryder Cup - the last American victory on European soil - where he and Chip Beck stunned Nick Faldo and Colin Montgomerie. From learning under Ken Venturi to his close friendship with Jack Nicklaus, Cook’s journey through golf’s greatest moments will captivate fans of all generations.

⏰ Timestamps:

(00:00:00) - Introduction to John Cook and his broadcasting partnership with Justin


(00:05:20) - Cook’s journey to winning the 1978 US Amateur Championship


(00:11:38) - Meeting and learning from Ken Venturi at age 14


(00:19:43) - Jack Nicklaus’s influence and Ohio State connection


(00:24:50) - Playing with and mentoring Tiger Woods at Isleworth


(00:32:19) - Witnessing Tiger’s dominance at 2000 US Open at Pebble Beach


(00:37:56) - First PGA Tour wins and playoff victories
(00:45:14) - Inside the 1993 Ryder Cup - beating Faldo and Montgomerie


(00:52:03) - Masters experience and staying in the Crow’s Nest


(00:57:42) - Cook’s competitive temperament and occasional outbursts


(01:03:41) - Playing style, caddie relationships, and slow play frustrations


(01:11:17) - Rapid-fire questions: favorite courses, partners, and Ohio State football

💡Key Topics:

📌 How John Cook helped mentor Tiger Woods on wedge control before his dominant 2000 season


📌 Inside the 1993 Ryder Cup - America’s last victory on European soil


📌 Learning from Ken Venturi and developing as a young amateur champion


📌 Relationship with Jack Nicklaus and the Ohio State connection


📌 Masters memories and preparation techniques for major championships


📌 Cook’s broadcasting career and partnership with Justin Kutcher

🏌️‍♂️ About John Cook:

John Cook is an 11-time PGA Tour winner, 1978 US Amateur Champion, and member of the victorious 1993 Ryder Cup team. After a successful playing career that saw him ranked in the top 10 in the world, Cook transitioned to broadcasting where he serves as a studio analyst for Golf Channel.

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