Ep 147: Ned Michaels from LACC

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Ep 147: Ned Michaels from LACC

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Jun 14, 2023

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It's US Open week on one of the more intriguing golf courses in recent memory. We go straight to California to catch up with TV Commentator Ned Michaels who will be doing featured group coverage for NBC all week.

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Jun 14, 2023

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Ep 147: Ned Michaels from LACC

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