The Back of the Range - Episodes Archive

Sam Jackson - South Carolina Amateur Champion

November 1st, 2025 | 19 mins 44 secs

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My guest on this episode is Sam Jackson, the reigning South Carolina Amateur Champion. We spoke about the upcoming Palmetto Amateur, celebrating it's 50th year at Palmetto Golf Club.

Cindy Ho - UNC Wilmington Women's Golf

October 14th, 2025 | 42 mins 5 secs

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My guest on this episode is Cindy Ho, the head coach of the women's golf team at UNC Wilmington. Great conversation and preview leading into the Landfall Tradition at CC of Landfall!

David Inglis - Northwestern Men's Golf Coach

September 24th, 2025 | 22 mins 55 secs

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Our guest on this episode of The Back of the Range is David Inglis, head coach of Northwestern Men's Golf. We spoke about the upcoming Windon Memorial Classic at Knollwood Club.

Mike Small - Fighting Illini Invitational Preview

September 17th, 2025 | 12 mins 44 secs

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Our guest on this episode of The Back of the Range is Mike Small, head coach of Illinois Men's Golf. We spoke about the upcoming Fighting Illini Invitational at Olympia Fields.

Kiara Romero - 2025 McCormack Medal Winner

September 11th, 2025 | 18 mins 32 secs

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Our guest on this episode of The Back of the Range is Kiara Romero from Oregon Women's Golf. She continues to collect accolades in the world of amateur golf and is currently the #1 ranked amateur in the world and the 2025 McCormack Medal Winner.

Krishnav Nikhil Chopraa - Long Beach State Men's Golf

September 9th, 2025 | 24 mins 1 sec

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Our guest on this episode of The Back of the Range is Krishnav Nikhil Chopraa from Long Beach State Men's Golf. We spoke about his start in the game growing up in India and his collegiate experience thus far in California.

Billy Hurley III - Folds of Honor Collegiate Preview

September 5th, 2025 | 47 mins 52 secs

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Our guest on this episode of The Back of the Range is PGA Tour Winner, Billy Hurley III. He is the first member of the military to win on the PGA Tour and he joins the conversation at The Back of the Range to discuss his work with Folds of Honor.

Brennan Webb - Visit Knoxville Collegiate Preview

September 4th, 2025 | 12 mins 8 secs

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Our guest on this episode of The Back of the Rangeis Coach Brennan Webb from Tennessee Men's Golf. He provided a preview of the Visit Knoxville Collegiate and the upcoming season for the Vols.

John Daly II - Arkansas Men's Golf

September 4th, 2025 | 27 mins 21 secs

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Our guest on this episode of The Back of the Range is John Daly II, a rising senior and will be looked upon to lead the Arkansas Razorbacks to a post-season run. This summer featured many highs for John. 3rd place finish at the Northeast Amateur, a match-play run at the U.S. Amateur, and the biggest win of his amateur career....the Southern Amateur title at his home course, The Blessings, in Arkansas in front of a home crowd.

Blaine Woodruff - Chattanooga Men's Golf Coach

September 1st, 2025 | 41 mins 31 secs

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Our guest on this episode of The Back of the Range is Chattanooga Men's Golf Coach, Blaine Woodruff. After three seasons, Coach Woodruff has racked up nine team wins and kicks off the 2025-2206 by inviting a stacked field to The Invitational at The Honors Course.

Megha Ganne - 2025 U.S. Women's Amateur Champion

August 21st, 2025 | 33 mins 37 secs

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Our guest on this episode of The Back of the Range is the new U.S. Women's Amateur Champion, Megha Ganne.
It is always a fun conversation when I get a chance to visit with Megha. It almost always goes in a multitude of directions. Sometimes it is serious, sometimes it is not. But in between the laughs and the inside jokes, she was able to share some insight on her career at Stanford.....navigating the NIL Space, and what lies ahead when she eventually makes the jump to professional golf.

Tyler Watts - 2025 Sunnehanna Amateur Champion

August 8th, 2025 | 34 mins 4 secs

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Our guest on this episode of The Back of the Range is junior phenom, Tyler Watts from Huntsville, Alabama. The winner of the 2023 Jones Cup Junior Invitational has been trending upwards since his runner-up finish in 2024 at the U.S. Junior and this summer captured one of the most prestigious title in amateur golf, the Sunnehanna Amateur title.

Nicole Gal - 2025 Women's Porter Cup Champion

August 2nd, 2025 | 27 mins 46 secs

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My guest on this episode is Nicole Gal from the Ole Miss Women's Golf Program. Nicole is fresh off a memorable win at the Porter Cup, where she handled a tough field and a tougher golf course with poise and precision. We talked about what makes the Porter Cup such a special event—not just the history and competition, but the people behind the scenes who make it feel like home. We also dug into life down in Oxford, what it’s like competing in the SEC, and how being a part of the Canadian National Team has shaped her game and her mindset.

Will King - 2025 Kansas State Amateur Champion

August 2nd, 2025 | 39 mins 19 secs

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My guest on this episode is Will King from the University of Kansas Men's Golf Team. Will just picked up a huge win at the Kansas State Amateur, adding his name to a prestigious list of champions and building even more momentum heading into the fall season with the Jayhawks. We talked about life on the KU golf team, what it means to represent that storied program, and the tight-knit culture they’ve built in Lawrence. And with the U.S. Amateur looming at Olympic Club, Will gave us some insight into how he’s preparing for one of the biggest events in amateur golf.

Preston Stout - 2025 Northeast Amateur Champion

July 14th, 2025 | 29 mins 59 secs

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My guest on this episode is Preston Stout from the Oklahoma State Cowboys. After his team capped their season with a National Champion title at Omni La Costa, Preston dominated the final round at Wannamoisett to become the winner of the 63rd Northeast Amateur.

Mason Grower - Monroe Invitational Tournament Chairman

July 13th, 2025 | 21 mins 32 secs

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My guest on this episode is Mason Grower, Tournament Chairman of The Monroe Invitational. The Back of the Range will be at the Monroe Invitational for the first time in 2025.