The Back of the Range - Episodes Archive

Julian Perico - The Peruvian Razorback

December 30th, 2020 | 57 mins 16 secs

amateur golf, arkansas, cabo collegiate, golf, john pak, julian perico, ncaa golf, the blessings, us amateur

My guest on this episode is Julian Perico from the Arkansas Razorbacks men's golf team. He led his team as freshman and was the only Razorback to go 3-0 in match play to lead Arkansas to the SEC Championship. Fantastic conversation with one of the best amateurs in the country.

William Holcomb V - 2020 Maridoe Amateur Medalist

December 12th, 2020 | 43 mins 24 secs

amateur golf, bird hunting, crockett, maridoe, sam houston state, texas, usga, walker cup, william holcomb

My guest on this episode is William Holcomb V. There is nobody quite like William. After winning medalist at the 2020 Maridoe Amateur, we spoke about his golf, faith....and yes, duck hunting. This episode is one for the ages!

Bob Royak - 2019 U.S. Senior Amateur Champion

November 25th, 2020 | 37 mins 45 secs

amateur golf, bob royak, georgia golf, golf podcast, gsga, usga

My guest on this episode is the 2019 U.S. Senior Amateur Champion, Bob Royak. Another incredible senior amateur out of the state of Georgia that had an EPIC season last year. Georgia Senior Match Play Champion. Georgia Senior Amateur Champion. We chatted about all things senior amateur golf and Bob provide some great tips on how to get the most out of your game!

Patrick Christovich - Victorious at the East West Matches

November 16th, 2020 | 55 mins 13 secs

albert huddleston, amateur golf, east west matches, footjoy, maridoe, nathan smith, patrick christovich, titleist, usga, walker cup

Kicking off the week with my conversation with one of the heroes of the East West Matches. Patrick Christovich secured a vital 1/2 point on the 18th hole of singles to propel the West Team to victory. We spoke all things East West Matches and Maridoe Golf Club on this special episode of The Back of the Range Golf Podcast!

Sean Knapp - 2017 U.S. Senior Amateur Champion

November 12th, 2020 | 1 hr 14 mins

amateur golf, nathan smith, oakmont, pennsylvania golf, sean knapp, usga

My guest on this episode is the 2017 U.S. Senior Amateur Champion, Sean Knapp. The Pennsylvania veteran has played in over 50 USGA Championships in his storied amateur career. He shared some incredible stories about Tiger, Arnie, and even our last guest....Nathan Smith! One of the best episodes you'll ever hear at The Back of the Range!

Nathan Smith - He's Won Some Things

October 28th, 2020 | 1 hr 15 mins

amateur golf, masters, mid-amateur, nathan smith, sean knapp, stewart hagestad, usga, walker cup

My guest on this episode is Nathan Smith from Pittsburgh, PA. He's the youngest U.S. Mid-Amateur Champion in history. He's also won the most US Mid-Amateurs in history with FOUR. He's played in three Walker Cups....and his final match as a player in 2013, that final win....was the clincher for the Americans at National Golf Links. He's won the West Penn Amateur four consecutive times, he's won the PA Amateur, the Sunnehanna.... you get the picture!

Lauren Greenlief - 2015 U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur Champion

October 20th, 2020 | 50 mins 31 secs

amateur golf, amateur golf alliance, bcg, boston consulting group, curtis golf, lauren greenlief, usga, virginia state golf association

My guest on this episode is the 2015 U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur Champion, Lauren Greenlief! The Virginia native just picked up a win at the inaugural AGA Women's Amateur in South Florida and is targeting a spot on the 2021 Curtis Cup team. Great chat with one of the best mid-ams in the women's game!

Aman Gupta - Oklahoma State University

October 7th, 2020 | 1 hr 11 mins

alan bratton, aman gupta, amateur golf, college golf, cowboy golf, matthew wolff, oklahoma state, usga, viktor hovland

My guest on this episode is Aman Gupta from Oklahoma State University. Aman had a great run at Bandon Dunes, it all started with a 64 in the first round of the stroke play session....which on its own is beyond impressive. But considering the fact that Aman was the last man in the field, flew out to Bandon without a guaranteed spot in the all-exempt field....and only learned that he would get to tee it up a couple days before the start of the championship....well, that's next level stuff.

John Pak - The Low Amateur at the 2020 U.S. Open

September 23rd, 2020 | 30 mins 35 secs

bryson dechambeau, golf, john pak, ncaa, pga tour, tiger woods, u.s. open, usga, winged foot

What an incredible U.S. Open! Had a chance to catch up with the only amateur to make the cut! John and I talked about his special week and lessons that he will take back to FSU as he prepares to close out his collegiate career. Always fun catching up with John!

Michael O'Keefe - Danny Noonan Returns to Winged Foot

September 18th, 2020 | 22 mins 8 secs

bill murray, butch harmon, caddyshack, claude harmon, danny balin, danny noonan, golf, michael o'keefe, richie's gift, u.s. open, winged foot

My final guest of U.S. Open week is Michael O'Keefe, the actor that played Danny Noonan in Caddyshack! We spoke about his two days on the bag at the U.S. Open caddying for Danny Balin and what it was liked to bring his iconic character back to Winged Foot 40 YEARS after the movie was released.

Hale Irwin - The Man Who Survived The Massacre at Winged Foot

September 17th, 2020 | 31 mins

golf, hale irwin, pga tour, swingwell labs, u.s. open, usga, winged foot

It's U.S. Open week at Winged Foot and it's an honor to welcome the 1974 U.S. Open Champion, Hale Irwin to The Back of the Range! A very special thanks to the Irwin Family and Swingwell Labs for making the episode a reality. Swingwell Lab's products are designed to link mind and body, while elevating overall well-being and day-to-day performance in the office, on the course, or wherever you need a little plant-based pick-me-up!

Butch Harmon - From Winged Foot to World's Best Instructor

September 16th, 2020 | 1 hr 20 mins

ben hogan, butch harmon, claude harmon, dustin johnson, golf, pga tour, phil mickelson, rickie fowler, tiger woods, winged foot

My guest on this episode is the legendary golf instructor, Butch Harmon. We spoke about his start in the game spending time with his father, Claude Harmon, at Winged Foot and his friend Ben Hogan! We spoke Tiger and Phil and everything in between. And we recorded the episode on August 28th which is Butch's birthday....and MY BIRTHDAY! Fun fact!

Winging It at the U.S. Open - John Augenstein, 2019 U.S. Amateur Finalist

September 15th, 2020 | 18 mins 5 secs

john augenstein, masters, ncaa, tiger woods, u.s. open, us open, usga, vanderbilt, walker cup, winged foot

Special Bonus Episode! Had the chance to catch up with 2019 U.S. Amateur Finalist, John Augenstein. John played a practice round on Tuesday with Tiger and JT.....so his day was CLEARLY better than all of ours. Great insights into Winged Foot and he sounds very confident heading into Thursday's opening round!

Winging It at the U.S. Open - Lukas Michel, 2019 U.S. Mid-Am Champ

September 15th, 2020 | 22 mins 1 sec

adam scott, australia, geoff ogilvy, golf, lukas michel, patrick cantlay, tiger woods, u.s. open, usga, winged foot

Special Bonus Episode! Had the chance to catch up with 2019 U.S. Mid-Amateur Champion, Lukas Michel, as he prepares for the U.S. Open at Winged Foot. We talked about his practice rounds with Adam Scott and Patrick Cantlay and what it is like as a first-timer at a major championship. Not scripted or edited.....we're just Winging It!

Dan Hicks - NBC Golf's Voice of the U.S. Open

September 14th, 2020 | 1 hr 2 mins

dan hicks, dustin johnson, nbc golf, paul azinger, tiger woods, u.s. open, usga, winged foot

Kicking off U.S. Open week with a very special episode! My guest is Dan Hicks from NBC Sports. He will be back calling the action at Winged Foot for NBC alongside Paul Azinger at Winged Foot, his home course! Dan shared some great stories and his thoughts on who might be able to survive Winged Foot and walk away with the championship.

Buddy Alexander - 1986 U.S. Amateur Champion

September 9th, 2020 | 1 hr 1 min

buddy alexander, camilo villegas, college golf, gators, jack nicklaus, masters, nick gilliam, uf, us amateur, walker cup

My guest on this episode is Buddy Alexander. Alexander won the 1986 U.S. Amateur Championship and served as the men’s golf coach at the University of Florida for 27 seasons. He won the 1991 Florida State Amateur and has competed in over 40 United State Golf Association championships. Tons of great stories about the Walker Cup, the Masters, and his "commandments" that he instilled in his players. Great listen with lots of great information!