
For the sake of those who haven't yet had a chance to tune in, describe Morning Drive and your role on it. What differentiates this studio show from the afternoon and evening studio shows on Golf Channel?
HS: I am one of three co-hosts on Morning Drive. Erik Kuselias (from ESPN) and Gary Williams (from Sirius Satellite Radio) are the main hosts, I provide news updates as well as other segments. It is the first morning show ever on Golf Channel and runs from 7-9 a.m. (ET) Monday-Friday. We talk mostly golf but also incorporate other sports as well. It is more lighthearted than the evening shows on GC, we have daily guests in studio/on the phone and allow them to show their personalities (not just strictly about golf). It's a lot of fun.
I know you played competitively in college, so tell us a little bit about your background as a golfer.
HS: I started golfing when I was six years old. I played the AJGA circuit through middle and high school and made the decison to play golf at Michigan State for four years. During my time there, we won a Big Ten Championship and made incredible memories that I would never trade anything for.
You came to Golf Channel from KATV in Little Rock, Ark. Did you ever have to interview a shirtless John Daly?
HS: Haha, no shirtless John Daly. No John Daly at all, actually! I was only in Arkansas for about 8 months. But I hear he is a cool guy, though.
What's the coolest thing that's happened to you since you joined Golf Channel - either on-air or behind the scenes?
HS: On-air? There have been so many celebrities and legendary golf icons come through our studio it would be hard to pick a top moment.
Off the air? Anytime I am invited to host an event, I get really excited. For example, Steve Sands and I were asked to host the "40 under 40" event in Miami a few weeks ago and it was awesome. I was also asked to host a Masters Maxim party in Augusta which was cool, too. I feel lucky every day to have those experiences offered to me.
Holly Sonders, Win McMurray and Kelly Tilghman tee off for a round of golf. Who's winning the most money after 18, and who's paying up?
HS: I love both of them ... Win never played in college and Kelly was highly decorated at Duke. I don't know how much Kelly still plays but I would rather see all three of us compete in a scramble - would be much more fun!
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