2007 Purgatory Golf Club on HomeTown TV 19

Alan Hinds hosts our twice monthly golf show on Hamilton County's ComCast Cable. It is broadcast on Hometown TV, Channel 19 on the first and third Thursdays of the month, April through October at noon, 4 pm and 8 pm.

In addition, the shows are archived here on the Purgatory Golf Club web site.

It's all about golf... the greatest game! View some of the past programs here.


October 18, 2007 show
  • Golf technologies merge on the practice tee with Brett Crist.
  • Fall and winter reading recommendations with Head Pro, Jon Stutz.
  • The art of putting and basketball? Mike Merchent explains.



  • October 4, 2007 show
  • Is Yoga more for Hollywood than the Heartland? Ask Sr. Golfer Joe Rhodes and Janie Gunn.
  • The HS Golf Coaches Association gives a vibrant boost to Jr. Golf. Bob Brothers explains.
  • The Fall's hottest golf fashions meet cool weather. Head Pro Jon Stutz reviews.



  • September 20, 2007 show
  • What this country needs is a good golf course cigar! Crossroads Cigars lites up!
  • Golf is 90% mental and the other 10% is "almost mental." Dr. Chris Carr, Ph.D explains.
  • Head pro Jon Stutz reviews the three practices--Warm-up, Maintenance and Preparatory.



  • September 6, 2007 show
  • The mystery of course ratings and slopes are explained by John Smith, course evaluator
  • Joan Schernekau of the Indiana Golf Association reviews handicapping
  • Golfers are happy to show their personality and passion via headcovers
  • Has Arthur Ritis joined your game? Dr.Terry Kyle reviews joint pain.



  • August 16, 2007 show
  • Hit it! Find it! The micro-chip golf ball from Radar Golf
  • Tenna Merchent reviews Purgatory's Golf for Women award
  • Nanette Stephenson recalls her Ladies Night Ace
  • Head pro Jon Stuz gives a PGA lesson--that's Posture, Grip and Alignment



  • August 2, 2007 show
  • The new Segway Golf Transport rolls across Purgatory's fairways.
  • Fishers' Brittany Kelly hopes for a spot in the 107th USGA Women's Amateur at Crooked Stick.
  • Golf Architect Ron Kern presents a conceptual view of a Par Seven Hole, all 1,147 yards.



  • July 19, 2007 show
  • The 92nd State Open at Purgatory. Top Hamilton County golfers are interviewed.
  • Golf gives back by way of the Bryce Mitchell Memorial.
  • Technology for both practice and play is reviewed with the versatile Suunto golf watch.



  • July 5, 2007 show
  • Mike Merchent completes the tour of Purgatory's Par 3 holes at Hole # 17, "Hells Half Acre".
  • Another Golf For Women accolade and Ladies Night's first Hole in One is recalled.
  • An American golfer remembers Carnoustie GC visit.



  • June 21, 2007 show
  • Superintendent James Brown readies the course for the State Open
  • Mike Merchent discusses hole #12, "Valley of the Kings"
  • Did you lose your 8-iron? Get ID labels for your clubs



  • June 7, 2007 show
  • The Mental Side of Golf
  • Architecht Ron Kern on Oakmont CC
  • Golf Tricks
  • Advice from pro John Stutz