The Back of the Range - Episodes Archive

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!

Scott Limbaugh - Vanderbilt Men's Golf Coach

November 19th, 2021 | 1 hr 13 mins

alabama, college golf, golf podcast, gordon sargent, jackson van paris, jay seawell, justin thomas, scott limbaugh, sec conference, vanderbilt, william moll

My guest on this episode is Scott Limbaugh, Head Men's Golf Coach at Vanderbilt University. Incredible insight from the 2017 National Coach of the Year and the man looking to lead the Commodores to back-to-back SEC Championships.

Ina Kim-Schaad - 2019 U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur Champion

November 17th, 2021 | 53 mins 15 secs

amateur golf, carey cup, gio valiante, golf, golf podcast, ian schaad, ina kim-schaad, megan stasi, megha ganne, met golf association, usga

My guest on this episode is the 2019 U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur Champion, Ina Kim-Schaad. We covered many topics, including her new role as a Mental Skills Instructor at Fearless Golf under Dr. Gio Valiante. Incredible stories and insight that EVERYONE will enjoy!

Allisen Corpuz - 2021 U.S. Curtis Cup Team

November 16th, 2021 | 42 mins 52 secs

allisen corpuz, amateur golf, college golf, curtis cup, golf, usc women's golf, usga

My guest on this episode is Allisen Corpuz from the victorious U.S. Curtis Cup team. We spoke about her solid collegiate career and how she is preparing for the final stage of LPGA Q-Series later this year.

Noah Steele - Team Canada's Amateur Sensation

November 10th, 2021 | 1 hr 14 mins

amateur golf, mackenzie tour, noah steele, pga tour, q school, team canada, titleist, will holcomb

My guest on this episode is Team Canada amateur, Noah Steele. How does a native of Kingston, Ontario, Canada find himself playing his college golf at Sam Houston State University? We spoke about his college career and his approach to transitioning into the professional ranks. Noah also shared some Will Holcomb stories as well. So we got THAT going for us on this episode...which is nice.

Henry Shimp - Stanford's Senior Leader

November 3rd, 2021 | 1 hr 21 mins

amateur golf, brandon wu, conrad ray, golf podcast, henry shimp, ncaa golf, stanford, the tie podcast, tiger woods

My guest on this episode is Henry Shimp from the Stanford Cardinal. He's entirely too smart for The Back of the Range, but I think I held my own during our conversation. Mainly because I asked him not to use any big words. He was a member of the 2019 National Championship team and we dissected that season and what lies ahead this year as he leads the team towards another potential championship at Grayhawk. Ohhhh, Henry is also the co-host of The Tie Podcast. Make sure you check that out!

Nick Maccario - 2020 Massachusetts Amateur Player of the Year

October 28th, 2021 | 1 hr 12 mins

gasparilla, jones cup, mass golf, massachusetts, mid am golf, nick maccario, palma ceia, sankaty, surf and turf, us mid amateur, usga

My guest on this episode is "friend of The Back of the Range" and 2021 U.S. Mid-Amateur Semifinalist, Nick Maccario. Great stories and lessons from the 2020 Massachusetts Amateur Player of the Year. We spoke about his journey, the best amateur tournaments in the world, and unlimited surf and turf at the Jones Cup.

James Piot - 2021 U.S. Amateur Champion

October 20th, 2021 | 54 mins 2 secs

amateur golf, austin greaser, college golf, james piot, michigan state, oakmont, usga, wagr, walker cup

My guest on this episode is James Piot, the 2021 U.S. Amateur Champion. We spoke about his journey from junior golf with Michigan State and his incredible run this past summer that led him all the way to Oakmont and his come from behind victory in the finals against Austin Greaser.

Brooke Matthews - U.S. Curtis Cup Team

October 14th, 2021 | 47 mins 42 secs

amateur golf, arkansas women's golf, brooke matthews, college golf, curtis cup, ncaa, usga

My guest on this episode helped Team USA capture the Curtis Cup in Wales. Brooke Matthews is coming off a record-breaking win this season for Arkansas as well as a successful title defense at the Blessings. Fantastic insight and laughs in this episode with one of the longest hitters in the women's game!

Jerry Pate - Alabama Golf Legend

October 8th, 2021 | 46 mins 5 secs

alabama golf, golf, jerry pate, pebble beach, players championship, ryder cup, sec golf, u.s. amateur, usga, walker cup

My guest on this episode really has done it all in the game of golf over the course of his career. U.S. Amateur Champion, U.S. Open Champion, Walker Cupper and Ryder Cupper, and Players Champion. Jerry Pate's career is an incredible story and we spoke about his achievements and also previewed the upcoming SEC Match Play that he will be hosting at Shoal Creek!