The Back of the Range

Gus Barchers - 2022 Dogwood Invitational Preview

June 7th, 2022  |  46 mins 32 secs

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My guest on this episode is Gus Barchers, the director of golf at Druid Hills Golf Club which is the host of The Dogwood Invitational. We spoke about Gus' start in the game as well as the history of The Dogwood Invitational. Perfect episode to provide you with some insight into the Dogwood!

Jean-Paul Hebert - Texas Longhorns Assistant Men's Golf Coach

June 6th, 2022  |  1 hr 21 mins

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My guest on this final episode of the 2021-2022 college golf season is the assistant coach for the National Champion Texas Longhorns, Jean-Paul Hebert. We spoke about his start in the game, especially when the guest's father and uncle are major champions. JP had an incredible upbringing in the game surrounded by some of the greatest legends of Texas golf. Demaret, Burke, Harmon.....imagine having those guys as the elders of your club! Well, that's what it was like for Jean-Paul. We chatted a bit about his experience playing at Texas in the 90s and then we transitioned into a discussion surrounding the team that won the National Championship this year at Grayhawk.

Zack Byers - Gardner-Webb's Big South Conference Champion

May 31st, 2022  |  39 mins 4 secs

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My guest on this episode is Zack Byers. He is the first golfer in the history of Gardner-Webb University to make it to the National Championship. Phenomenal story and achievement by this year's Big South Conference Champion!

Parker Gillam - Wake Forest's Senior Standout

May 30th, 2022  |  39 mins 23 secs

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My guest on this episode is Parker Gillam from Wake Forest Men's Golf. The "old guy" on the team was an integral part of the Wake squad that captured the first ACC conference title for the Demon Deacons since 1989. Parker and the team now head to the desert looking for more hardware to bring home to Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Logan McAllister - Oklahoma's Senior Leader Returns to Grayhawk

May 27th, 2022  |  30 mins 53 secs

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My guest on this episode returns to Grayhawk for one last run at a National Championship. Logan McAllister and the Oklahoma Sooners fell to Pepperdine in the National Championship last year, but after amassing seven team victories this year....Logan and the Sooners will look for revenge this year in the desert.

Carolina Lopez-Chacarra - Wake Forest's ACC Freshman of the Year

May 21st, 2022  |  39 mins 31 secs

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My guest on this episode is the ACC Freshman of the Year from Wake Forest University, Carolina Lopez-Chacarra. We spoke about her journey from Madrid to the United States and her first year competing in college golf. And of course, we spoke about her competitive relationship with her brother, Eugenio.

John Fields - University of Texas Men's Golf Coach

May 12th, 2022  |  55 mins 46 secs

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My guest on this episode is the head coach of the University of Texas Men's Golf Team, John Fields. This episode is full of some great stories with some awesome takeaways for juniors and parents. Along with leading the Longhorns to a National Championship in 2012, Coach Fields has nine NCAA Top-Five finishes to his name, 13 finishes in the Top-10, eight Big 12 Championships, 60 tournament wins, and is a two-time National Coach of the Year.

Rachel Heck - Stanford's Reigning National Champion

May 5th, 2022  |  45 mins 7 secs

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In the final episode of the series of featuring members of the 2021 U.S. Curtis Cup team, Rachel Heck stops by The Back of the Range. We spoke about her journey that led her to Stanford and how she balances a busy collegiate golf career with her schoolwork.

Caleb Surratt - 2022 Terra Cotta Invitational Champion

May 2nd, 2022  |  50 mins 34 secs

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My guest on this episode is Caleb Surratt. He is the first back-to-back winner of the Terra Cotta Invitational presented by workday. We spoke about his phenomenal play over the last year that has produced 6 wins and over 20 top-10 finishes.

Luke Kluver - University of Kansas Sophomore Standout

April 26th, 2022  |  51 mins 36 secs

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My guest on this episode is Luke Kluver. The Jayhawks are in the midst of a record-breaking season with five tournament wins leading into the postseason. Great conversation with the Nebraska native.

Magnolia Memories - Stories from the 2022 Augusta National Women's Amateur - PART THREE

April 19th, 2022  |  1 hr 12 mins

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This is the final part of the Magnolia Memories series featuring stories from the 2022 Augusta National Women's Amateur. You'll hear stories from both inside and outside the ropes from players, coaches, caddies, and parents. All three parts of this series are available NOW in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Magnolia Memories - Stories from the 2022 Augusta National Women's Amateur - PART TWO

April 19th, 2022  |  1 hr 4 mins

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This is the second part of the Magnolia Memories series featuring stories from the 2022 Augusta National Women's Amateur. You'll hear stories from both inside and outside the ropes from players, coaches, caddies, and parents. All three parts of this series are available NOW in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Magnolia Memories - Stories from the 2022 Augusta National Women's Amateur - PART ONE

April 19th, 2022  |  1 hr 58 secs

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This is the first part of the Magnolia Memories series featuring stories from the 2022 Augusta National Women's Amateur. You'll hear stories from both inside and outside the ropes from players, coaches, caddies, and parents. All three parts of this series are available NOW in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Carol Semple Thompson - The Queen of Amateur Golf

April 13th, 2022  |  58 mins 58 secs

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My guest on the 250th episode of The Back of the Range is Carol Semple Thompson. One of the greatest amateurs in the history of golf and an absolute treasure. Enjoy!

Aaron Jarvis - 2022 Latin America Amateur Champion from the Cayman Islands

April 6th, 2022  |  37 mins 17 secs

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Michael Brennan - Wake Forest's Sophomore Sensation

March 28th, 2022  |  57 mins 30 secs

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My guest on this episode is Michael Brennan from Wake Forest University. Coming off of winning the Genesis Showcase and playing his first PGA Tour event at Riviera, Michael is looking to lead Wake Forest to a National Championship this spring at Grayhawk. Tremendous information and stories shared by the standout sophomore(!) from Wake Forest.