The Back of the Range - Episodes Archive

Fred Perpall - USGA President-Elect

February 24th, 2022 | 1 hr 15 mins

amateur golf, amateur golf podcast, dallas, fred perpall, harvard, the beck group, trinity forest, united states golf association, usga

My very special guest on this episode is the new president-elect of the United States Golf Association, Mr. Fred Perpall. Truly an incredible journey that we covered in this exclusive episode. Special thanks to the USGA for helping make this episode happen!

Chip Brooke - 2021 Gasparilla Invitational Champion

February 15th, 2022 | 1 hr 1 min

amateur golf, chip brooke, gasparilla invitational, mid-amateur golf, palma ceia, pirates, tampa, titleist, usga

My guest on this episode is the reigning Gasparilla Invitational Champion, Chip Brooke. We spoke about his incredible season in 2021 where he picked up another huge win at Birmingham and we previewed this year's Gasparilla and what makes this tournament held at historic Palma Ceia G&CC so special.

Martha Lang - A Lifetime of Excellence in Amateur Golf

February 10th, 2022 | 56 mins

alabama golf, amateur golf, curtis cup, danielle kang, jessica korda, martha lang, shoal creek, u.s. amateur, usga, women's golf

My guest on this episode is Martha Lang. She is a past winner of the U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur, has played and captained in the Curtis Cup, and has served the game on every USGA Committee you can imagine. Such an honor to have Martha stop by The Back of the Range!

Bill Jones - 2022 Jones Cup Invitational Preview

February 1st, 2022 | 27 mins 24 secs

amateur golf, bill jones, golf podcast, jones cup invitational, ocean forest golf club, sea island, usga, walker cup

My guest on this episode is Bill Jones, the co-founder of the Jones Cup Invitational. We spoke about the creation of Ocean Forest Golf Club and it's place in amateur golf and the history of the Walker Cup. Additionally, you'll learn more about the history of the Jones Cup and how it has become the first premiere amateur tournament of the season.

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.