The Back of the Range - Episodes Archive

Lee McCoy - Georgia Great Returns to Athens

November 2nd, 2022 | 1 hr 16 mins

amateur golf, chris haack, college golf, georgia, golf podcast, lee mccoy, uga golf, walker cup

My guest on this episode is Lee McCoy. Lee had an incredible collegiate career at the University of Georgia. He was a two-time First-Team All-American that picked up SEVEN wins for the Bulldogs. He was also selected to the 2015 U.S. Palmer Cup and Walker Cup teams. Great conversation with SHERM!

Cole Anderson - Florida State's Maine Man

October 10th, 2022 | 58 mins 48 secs

amateur golf, brooks koepka, cole anderson, college golf, florida state, korn ferry tour, live and work in maine open, pga tour, pierceson coody

My guest on this episode is Cole Anderson from the Florida State Seminoles Men's Golf Team. The Camden, ME native enjoyed a breakout summer that found him in the final pairing of his hometown Korn Ferry Tour event alongside former college rival, Pierceson Coody. We spoke about his childhood in Maine, what led him to Florida State, and the proper way to eat lobster while sailing your schooner around Penobscot Bay.

Brennan Webb - Tennessee Head Men's Golf Coach

October 3rd, 2022 | 1 hr 12 mins

brennan webb, bryce lewis, caleb surratt, college golf, knoxville, peyton manning, rocky top, tennessee, vols golf

My guest on this episode is Brennan Webb, the head men's golf coach of the Tennessee Volunteers. We spoke shortly after their win at the SEC Match Play over Vanderbilt and discussed the program's future and the road that led Coach Webb to Knoxville.

Ben Carr - 2022 U.S. Amateur Finalist

September 27th, 2022 | 1 hr 9 mins

amateur golf, ben carr, gata, georgia southern, golf podcast, u.s. amateur, usga

As many of you know, Ben made an incredible run at the U.S. Amateur this summer, before falling short in the final against Sam Bennett. But I said the same thing to Ben that I said to Ollie Osborne and Austin Greaser, when they lost in their U.S. Amateur finals. If ever this is a time to be OK with getting second place, this is the time. Ben will play in next year's Masters Tournament and U.S. Open...but not before he completes one final season with his teammates at Georgia Southern.

Rusty Strawn - 2022 U.S. Senior Amateur Champion

September 26th, 2022 | 1 hr 1 min

georgia state golf association, golf, golf podcast, rusty strawn, senior amateur, strawn insurance, usga

My guest on this episode is Rusty Strawn, the 2022 U.S. Senior Amateur Champion. Rusty has been on an incredible run this past summer playing non-stop and racking up impressive finishes, with the win at the U.S. Senior Amateur being the highlight. We spoke about his start, what has led to his longevity, and how he prioritized family over golf early....which has led to a greater appreciation of what he is able to do in life and on the golf course.

Neal Shipley - Pennsylvania Champ heads to Buckeye Nation

September 22nd, 2022 | 49 mins 10 secs

amateur golf, college golf, golf, neal shipley, ohio state university

Neal captured the West Penn Open and the Penn State Am titles this summer and we spoke a lot about his start in the game and also the transfer process that led him to the Buckeyes. I know that the transfer portal is a hot topic in collegiate athletics.....so thought that Neal would be the perfect person to break it all down for everyone here at The Back of the Range.

Episode 273: James Piot - From U.S. Amateur Champ to LIV GOLF Rookie

September 14th, 2022 | 59 mins 32 secs

amateur golf, college golf, james piot, liv golf, michgan state, u.s. amateur, usga

My guest on this episode is James Piot. After capturing the 2021 U.S. Amateur at Oakmont, James returned to Michigan State for one final season of collegiate. After his Masters and U.S. Open appearances, he started his professional career by starting the upstart LIV GOLF tour. We spoke candidly about the decision to join LIV and his experiences in his first months as a professional golfer.

Kevin Shea and Mike Policano - Ridgewood's Championship Co-Chairs of the U.S. Amateur

September 5th, 2022 | 51 mins 35 secs

amateur golf, college golf, curtis cup, florida state golf association, latanna stone, lsu women's golf, merion, usga

My guests on this episode served as The Ridgewood Country Club's Championship Co-Chairs for the 122nd U.S. Amateur. Kevin Shea and Mike Policano led a team of incredible people at Ridgewood that made the week of the U.S. Amateur so enjoyable for everyone on property. Some fun stories from behind-the-scenes at Ridgewood!

Maxwell Moldovan - Ohio State's All-American

August 29th, 2022 | 57 mins 33 secs

amateur golf, college golf, maxwell moldovan, ohio state university, usga

My guest on this episode is Maxwell Moldovan from The Ohio State University Men's Golf Team. Coming off an All-American season and a U.S. Open appearance this summer at The Country Club, it could be another magical year for Max as he eyes a National Championship run for the Buckeyes.

Dylan Meyer - 2016 Western Amateur Champion

August 3rd, 2022 | 1 hr 5 mins

amateur golf, college golf, dylan meyer, golf, illinois, pga tour, western amateur, western golf association

My guest on this episode is the 2016 Western Amateur Champion, Dylan Meyer. The former All-American from the University of Illinois spoke about his journey as a professional, but we also looked back on his stellar amateur and collegiate career and what brought him success at Knollwood in 2016. Fantastic conversation with one of the best amateurs to ever come out of the University of Illinois.

Drew Cohen - The Man on the Bag for Michael Thorbjornsen

July 27th, 2022 | 43 mins 36 secs

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My guest on this episode is Drew Cohen, the man on the bag for one of the best amateurs in the world....Michael Thorbjornsen.

Tyler Johnson - Chattanooga Choo Choo Invitational Champion

July 21st, 2022 | 48 mins 5 secs

amateur golf, chattanooga choo choo invitational, college golf, elite amateur series, golf, tennessee golf, tyler johnson

My guest on this episode is the defending Chattanooga Choo Choo Invitational Champion, Tyler Johnson. When the tournament is held at Council Fire Golf Club next week, you won't find anyone that has had more success there than Tyler. Last summer, he won the Tennessee State Amateur AND the Choo Choo on that course and set some records along the way.

Marissa Wenzler - 2021 Women's Western Amateur Champion

July 18th, 2022 | 53 mins 48 secs

amateur golf, college golf, golda borst, golf, jensen castle, kentucky, marissa wenzler, u.s. women's amateur, usga, wildcats, women's western amateur

My guest on this episode is the defending Women's Western Amateur Champion, Marissa Wenzler. We spoke about her run at Park Ridge last year and her incredible performance at the U.S. Women's Amateur at Westchester where she advanced to match play through a playoff and eventually defeated the #1 seed, Rachel Kuehn. Great chat with one of the bright stars from the University of Kentucky's women's golf team.

Sarah Lebrun Ingram - U.S. Curtis Cup Captain

July 6th, 2022 | 44 mins 57 secs

amateur golf, brenda corrie kuehn, curtis cup, emilia migliaccio, golf, merion, rose zhang, sarah lebrun ingram, usga

My guest on this episode is Sarah Lebrun Ingram, the victorious captain of the U.S. Curtis Cup team. We spoke about her start in the game, her success as a career amateur, and what it was like leading players like Rose Zhang and Emilia Migliaccio to victory in Wales and also at Merion in convincing fashion.

Dylan Menante - Back to Back at the Northeast Amateur

June 27th, 2022 | 50 mins 55 secs

amateur golf, college golf, dylan menante, elite amateur series, footjoy, north carolina golf, northeast amateur, palmer cup, titleist, wannamoisett

My guest on this episode is Dylan Menante. We caught up the day after his dominant and record-breaking performance at Wannamoisett Country Club as he defending his title at the Northeast Amateur. Dylan shot 62-64-64-67 and won by NINE shots. We chatted about his start in the game in California, the national championship run at Pepperdine, and what lies ahead for him at North Carolina.

Misha Golod - Ukrainian Junior Golf Champion

June 16th, 2022 | 42 mins 33 secs

amateur golf, david leadbetter, fsga, global golf post, jim nugent, junior golf, misha golod, ukraine golf federation, western golf association

My guest on this episode is Misha Golod. The four-time Ukrainian Junior Champion is now training full-time at the Leadbetter Academy in Orlando, Florida after his story was told by Golf Digest in March 2022. David Leadbetter and Jim Nugent from Global Golf Post spearheaded the effort to change Misha's life and he is making the most of this opportunity. Fantastic young man that everyone can root for as he starts his journey here in the United States.