We had a jam-packed morning on The Starting Lineup, and if you missed our chat with Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Executive Director Rob Marsh, you missed some massive breaking local sports news! Rob joined Scott Puryear and Ned Reynolds via streaming link—thanks to a hilarious morning delay involving his rescue dog clearing a six-foot privacy fence—to give us the full rundown on how the Hall of Fame is adapting its massive summer charity efforts.

The Post-PGA Pivot and Price Cutter Cares

When professional golf scheduled shifts that couldn’t be accommodated, the historic four-day pro event didn’t return this year. But as Rob told us, local charities rely on these ancillary events to keep their doors open. The team didn’t blink. They pivoted fast, launching a modified slate of 10 total tournaments under the pricecuttercares.org banner to ensure our local nonprofits aren’t left behind. We kicked things off with the Springfield Cardinals Classic at Millwood, and the momentum is only building.

Glow Golf, Vets, and Corporate Bragging Rights

This summer’s tournament lineup is anything but standard. This coming Monday features the rebranded Justice Open at Millwood benefiting Legal Services of Southern Missouri. We also dive into some highly unique events on the calendar, like the “Red, White and Birdies” tournament at Rivercut supporting military veterans, the Whetstone Boys Ranch, and families of fallen deputies from Christian and Webster counties. Plus, Ozarks Coca-Cola is presenting the incredibly fun Nighttime Golf Classic at Fremont Hills Country Club—featuring actual glow-in-the-dark golf! For the competitive corporate crowd, the new SRC Corporate Cup Challenge at Highland Springs will put ultimate local bragging rights on the line.

Breaking News: Downtown Museum Reopening!

Before letting him go, Rob dropped an absolute exclusive bomb right here on KOSP. Today, the Hall of Fame is officially issuing a press release via Kerry Boer announcing that the museum downtown at 433 West Walnut is reopening this July after being closed for several years! And yes, for those wondering about long-term goals, Rob gave us a definitive “yes” that the vision still includes building a permanent, brand-new home down the road.