The Back of the Range - Episodes Archive

Rose Zhang - Stanford's #1 Ranked Amateur in the World

January 31st, 2022 | 41 mins 36 secs

ajga, amateur golf, anne walker, college golf, curtis cup, golf podcast, lpga tour, rachel heck, rose zhang, stanford, usga

My guest on this episode is the #1 ranked amateur in the world, Rose Zhang. Fantastic conversation with the Stanford freshman that picked up three wins in her fall campaign and will be looking to lead the Cardinal to another National Championship this spring. Great insight and advice for players of all ages!

Brenda Corrie Kuehn - Wake Forest Amateur Legend

January 25th, 2022 | 1 hr 13 mins

amateur golf, brenda corrie kuehn, casa de campo, curtis cup, golf podcast, lpga tour, rachel kuehn, usga, wake forest

My guest on this episode is Brenda Corrie-Kuehn. This Wake Forest Hall-of-Famer is a two-time Curtis Cupper and a two-time U.S. Amateur Medalist. She played in over 40 USGA Championships....and apparently her kids play some golf as well??!?

Gina Kim - Duke All-American Ready to Make The Move to the LPGA Tour

January 19th, 2022 | 1 hr 1 min

amateur golf, blue devils, chapel hill, college golf, curtis cup, duke, gina kim, pxg, usga

My guest on this episode is Gina Kim from Duke University. She checked every box in junior and amateur golf and is now moving on to the LPGA Tour after getting through Qualifying School.

Jamie Bermel - University of Kansas Men's Golf Coach

January 11th, 2022 | 51 mins 14 secs

amateur golf, college golf, jamie bermel, jayhawks, kansas men's golf, luke kluver, university of kansas

My guest on this episode is Jamie Bermel, Kansas Men's Golf Coach. The Jayhawks racked up four consecutive stroke play victories this past fall and will be looking to challenge for the Big 12 Conference title later this spring. Coach Bermel shared some stories from his start in Iowa that led him into coaching.

Dottie Pepper - Major Champion Shares Stories From Her New Book

January 6th, 2022 | 1 hr 3 mins

cbs sports, curtis cup, dottie pepper, golf podcast, letters to a future champion, mr. pulver, ryder cup, the masters, usga

We kick off 2022 with a visit from one of my favorite guests, Dottie Pepper! Dottie shares some stories from her new book, Letters to a Future Champion: My Time with Mr. Pulver. We also spoke about the year of 2021 which included the U.S. team recapturing the Ryder Cup, Phil winning the PGA Championship, and some interesting thoughts on the LPGA!

Will Zalatoris - 2021 Masters Runner-Up Returns To Recap His Breakthrough Season

December 29th, 2021 | 1 hr 9 mins

davis riley, golf podcast, happy gilmore, maridoe, pga tour, phil mickelson, robbie zalzneck, the masters, walker cup, will zalatoris

My guest on the final episode of 2021 is Will Zalatoris. Always fun to have Will on the podcast. This is his 3rd appearance and we spoke about his phenomenal 2021 season highlighted by his runner-up finish at The Masters.

Braden Thornberry - Ole Miss Star Climbing the Ranks of the Korn Ferry Tour

December 23rd, 2021 | 1 hr 33 secs

braden thornberry, fedex, korn ferry tour, maridoe, ncaa championship, ole miss golf, pga tour, walker cup, will zalatoris

My guest on this episode is Braden Thornberry. We spoke about Braden's legendary collegiate career at Ole Miss that culminated in him winning the National Championship at Rich Harvest Farms. He was also a member of the juggernaut 2017 Walker Cup Team that included names like Morikawa, Hagestad, McNealy, and Zalatoris. Lots of great stories in this one!

David Shefter - USGA Senior Staff Writer

December 8th, 2021 | 1 hr 18 mins

amateur golf, david shefter, golf, golf podcast, michelle wie, u.s. open, usga, walker cup

My guest on this episode is David Shefter. Over 20 years experience as a staff writer for the United States Golf Association....think he's seen a few things? From the frenzy created by Michelle Wie playing in the U.S. Amateur Public Links to Chambers Bay and everywhere in between.....Shefty has been there for it all and has the incredible stories to prove it! All-time episode!

Elite Amateur Golf Series - Interview with Andy Priest, Exec. Director of Southern Golf Association

December 8th, 2021 | 32 mins 23 secs

amateur golf, elite amateur golf series, north and south amateur, northeast amateur, pacific coast amateur, southern golf association, sunnehanna amateur, trans-miss amateur, usga, western golf association

My guest on this episode is Andy Priest, the executive director of the Southern Golf Association. We spoke about the newly announced Elite Amateur Golf Series. The seven championships that make up the series have a distinguished history hosting the top talent and competitive play in amateur golf. These championships are the Sunnehanna Amateur, Northeast Amateur, North & South Amateur, Trans-Mississippi Amateur, Southern Amateur, Pacific Coast Amateur and Western Amateur.

Kevin Marsh - 2005 United States Mid-Amateur Champion

December 3rd, 2021 | 1 hr 3 mins

amateur golf, east west matches, golf podcast, jason gore, kevin marsh, maridoe golf club, ncaa, pepperdine, the masters, tiger woods, u.s. mid amateur, usga

My guest on this episode is the 2005 United States Mid-Am Champion, Kevin Marsh. Phenomenal stories from his days as a pro and his 20 years as a reinstated amateur. Ohhh, and possibly the best Tiger Woods story ever shared at The Back of the Range.

Gene Elliott - 2021 U.S. Senior and British Senior Amateur Champion

December 2nd, 2021 | 1 hr 5 mins

british senior amateur, gene elliott, global golf post, iowa golf association, mike mccoy, r&a, seminole golf club, u.s. senior amateur, usga

My guest on this episode is the 2021 U.S. Senior Amateur and British Senior Amateur Champion, Gene Elliott. That's right, the 2012 inductee into the Iowa Golf Hall of Fame captured both championships in 2021 adding his name to a list that includes Hogan, Jones, and Woods as men that were able to capture a USGA and R&A title in the same year. Gene shared some absolutely incredible stories about 2021 that are a must-listen!

Jero Esteve - The Pride of Puerto Rico Returns to the PGA Tour

November 29th, 2021 | 52 mins 4 secs

amateur golf, crump cup, devil's elbow, jeronimo esteve, mid-amateur, pga tour, puntacana, usga

My guest on this episode makes his return to The Back of the Range after winning the inaugural Devil's Elbow Invitational at Punta Cana. Jeronimo Esteve had a fantastic 2021 season that included earning medalist honors at Pine Valley's Crump Cup. But by winning the Devil's Elbow, he earned an exemption into the 2022 PGA TOUR Corales Championship.

Jackson Suber - Ole Miss Senior Charging Up the PGA Tour U Rankings

November 24th, 2021 | 45 mins 53 secs

amateur golf, college golf, jackson suber, ole miss, pga tour u, usga

My guest on this episode is Jackson Suber. He is currently in his senior season at Ole Miss where the team just finished up their strongest fall season in years. They pulled off the clean sweep at the White Sands Collegiate in the Bahamas. Team title for the Rebels and individual title for Jackson. We spoke about his experience at Ole Miss, what led him there, and we also discussed the PGA TOUR U ranking system, where he is currently ranked 8th.....and how he plans to take advantage of that opportunity when he someday makes the jump into professional golf.

Andrew Kozan - Auburn Alum Locks Up 2022 KFT Card

November 24th, 2021 | 1 hr 1 min

andrew kozan, auburn, druh belts, golf podcast, korn ferry tour, pga tour, titleist, us open, usga

My guest on this episode is Andrew Kozan. The Auburn alum ended his amateur career at the U.S. Open this year at Torrey Pines and then successfully secured his Korn Ferry Tour card for 2022. We spoke about his start in the game in South Florida, making his PGA Tour debut at the age of 16, and how he handled the pressure of Q School.

Ben Curtis and Luke Taylor - Hosts of the Clubs and Corks Golf Podcast

November 22nd, 2021 | 1 hr 2 mins

ben curtis, british open, clubs and corks podcast, golf podcast, jason day, kent state, luke taylor, wine podcast

My guests on this episode are the co-hosts of the Clubs and Corks Golf Podcast, Luke Taylor and Ben Taylor. These guys had me as a guest on their podcast and wanted to invite them back to be guests here at The Back of the Range! I think Luke and I convinced Ben that he needs to play in another Open Championship before he turns 60!

Walter Todd - South Carolina Senior Sensation

November 19th, 2021 | 49 mins 18 secs

amateur golf, azalea senior amateur, east west matches, gene elliott, golf podcast, jones cup senior, south carolina golf assocation, stewart hagestad, walter todd

Such a treat to have Walter Todd join me here at The Back of the Range. One of the great senior amateurs competing right now in South Carolina. Former Azalea and Jones Cup Senior Amateur Champion shares some stories from his time in the game and also his incredible performance at the East West Matches!