The Back of the Range

Nick Maccario - 2020 Massachusetts Amateur Player of the Year

October 28th, 2021  |  1 hr 12 mins

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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

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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

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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

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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!

Austin Greaser - 2021 U.S. Amateur Finalist

September 29th, 2021  |  53 mins 18 secs

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My guest on this episode was the runner-up at the 2021 U.S. Amateur. Austin Greaser came into the Sunnehanna Amateur in June ranked #139 in the world. Now he is ranked #30. We spoke about his incredible summer, his start in the game in Vandalia, Ohio, and what ultimately led him to play for the Tarheels at UNC.

Matt Parziale - Returning to the U.S. Mid Amateur

September 27th, 2021  |  28 mins 39 secs

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My guest on this episode returned this week to the U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship at Sankaty Head to recapture another title. While Matt Parziale did not make match play this year, it is ALWAYS fun to reconnect with the 2017 U.S. Mid-Amateur Champion.

Jim Gallagher Jr. - Stories from the 1993 Ryder Cup

September 23rd, 2021  |  1 hr 21 mins

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My guest on this episode is five-time PGA Tour Winner, Jim Gallagher, Jr. We spoke about his start in the game and his victories on tour, as well as the incredible 1993 Ryder Cup win for the United States where Jim defeated Seve Ballesteros in the singles matches. A fantastic storyteller at Golf Channel that is also the host of his own podcast, Only One Shot Golf.

Rachel Kuehn - Wake Forest All-American and Curtis Cup Hero

September 13th, 2021  |  55 mins 43 secs

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My guest on this episode helped Team USA capture the Curtis Cup in Wales. Rachel Kuehn is an All-American at Wake Forest and secured the winning point for the Americans. Actually, so did her Mom in 1998! Tons of incredible stories and laughs in this episode.

Sam Bennett - Texas A&M's All-American Star

September 9th, 2021  |  47 mins 10 secs

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My guest on this episode is Sam Bennett from Texas A&M University. This All-American is coming off of a three win season and will be contending for a SEC Championship this season. We spoke about his start in the game, what makes Madisonville, Texas so special, and his best career round. Think it is a 59? Nope. Try 55.

Emilia Migliaccio - 2021 U.S. Curtis Cupper

September 2nd, 2021  |  59 mins

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My guest on this episode just returned from Wales as part of the victorious United States Curtis Cup team. Emilia Migliaccio wrapped up an All-American career at Wake Forest and is now focusing on the next chapter in her life.....which doesn't include professional golf! Great stories and insight from one of the best amateurs in the world!

Michael Thorbjornsen - 2021 Western Amateur Champion

August 31st, 2021  |  53 mins 36 secs

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Jensen Castle - 2021 U.S. Women's Amateur Champion

August 26th, 2021  |  54 mins 32 secs

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My guest on this episode is the 2021 U.S. Women's Amateur Champion, Jensen Castle. We discussed her start in the game in South Carolina, what led her to Kentucky, and the improbable run at Westchester that led her to the title and a spot on the 2021 Curtis Cup team. Fantastic stories and insight into her special week at the U.S. Women's Amateur!

Darren Carroll - Award-Winning Golf Photographer

August 20th, 2021  |  1 hr 14 mins

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My guest on this episode is Darren Carroll. If you have seen incredible photographs from USGA events, there is an excellent chance that Darren was behind the camera when the shutter button was pressed. His work has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Golf World, and Golf Digest and he serves as a photography consultant to the PGA of America, and is also part of the photography team for both the U.S. Open Golf and U.S. Open Tennis championships. Great stories from behind the viewfinder by one of the best golf photographers in the world.

Mary Ann Sullivan - Co-Chair for the U.S. Women's Amateur at Westchester C.C.

August 6th, 2021  |  41 mins 22 secs

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My guest on this episode is Mary Ann Sullivan, the co-chair of the U.S. Women's Amateur at historic Westchester Country Club. We spoke about the rich history of the club and the prospect of welcoming the best amateurs in the world to her home club in Rye, New York.

2021 Western Amateur Preview - Rick and Charlie Waddell

July 26th, 2021  |  49 mins 10 secs

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My special guests on this episode are Rick and Charlie Waddell. Rick is the tournament chairman of the Western Amateur this year, not only is he a member of Glen View but so is his son Charlie. In fact, Charlie is in the field this week, joining other strong mid-ams such as Hagestad and Rank, after winning the club championship at Glen View. It's a special week for the Waddell family and a special week for Glen View, the site of the very first Western Amateur Championship back in 1899.

John Gough - 2021 Palmetto Amateur Champion

July 23rd, 2021  |  52 mins 22 secs

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My guest on this episode is John Gough. John wrapped up an impressive five years at Charlotte and is the new Palmetto Amateur Champion. Great conversation with the very first Englishman to win this prestigious championship!