The Back of the Range
Weekly interviews from prominent amateurs, coaches, and personalities from the game of golf!
About the show
The Back of the Range Golf Podcast, hosted by Ben Adelberg, is a weekly interview-driven podcast focusing on the game of golf. Prominent amateurs and professionals, coaches, and personalities from the game share their stories each and every week. Sometimes, the best stories in golf aren't found on tour. You'll find them at The Back of the Range.
Episodes
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Ludvig Aberg - How to Make a Ryder Cup Team in 100 Days
October 27th, 2023 | 44 mins 11 secs
golf podcast, ludvig aberg, luke donald, pga tour, ryder cup, sweden, viktor hovland
My guest on this episode is Ludvig Aberg. We spoke how his life has changed since turning pro...specifically, being named to the European Ryder Cup team that was victorious in Italy this past fall.
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Stephen Campbell Jr. - Oklahoma's Big Visor
October 23rd, 2023 | 1 hr 14 mins
college golf, i stack cups, imperial visor, oklahoma, ryan hybl, sooners golf, stephen campbell jr., waffle house
My guest on this episode is Stephen Campbell, Jr. from the University of Oklahoma. One of the most colorful characters in college golf. We talk visors, Waffle House, and where to find the best Asian food in Norman, Oklahoma.
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Annika Sorenstam - The Legend
October 16th, 2023 | 33 mins 12 secs
annika foundation, annika sorenstam, college golf, golf podcast, haskins award, lpga, lpga tour, ryder cup, solheim cup, university of arizona, usga
My guest on this episode is the living legend, Annika Sorenstam. We spoke a bit about her start in the game as well as the incredible initiatives of her foundation that helps bring the game to people all over the world.
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Ben James - University of Virginia
October 2nd, 2023 | 1 hr 5 mins
amateur golf, ben james, caleb surratt, college golf, salads, usga, virginia, walker cup
My guest on this episode is Ben James from the University of Virginia. Last year, Ben had arguably the best individual performance of the college golf season. Five wins, with one of those in his collegiate golf debut. We spoke about his performance in the U.S. Amateur and his experience as one of the members of the U.S. Walker Cup team that defeated the GB&I squad in St. Andrews.
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Dudley Hart - Associate Head Coach, Florida Gators
September 25th, 2023 | 1 hr 18 mins
amateur golf, dudley hart, fred biondi, gators golf, golf podcast, masters, ncaa golf, pga tour
My guest on this episode is the Associate Head Coach for the National Champion Florida Gators, Dudley Hart. There is a TON of valuable information in this episode from a two-time PGA Tour winner that is now sharing his wisdom with the new generation of Gators at his alma mater in Gainesville.
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Megha Ganne - Stanford Women's Golf
September 21st, 2023 | 47 mins 7 secs
ajga, amateur golf, augusta national women's amateur, curtis cup, golf podcast, junior golf, megha ganne, ncaa, rachel heck, rose zhang, stanford
My guest on this episode is Stanford University sophomore, Megha Ganne. We spoke about her start in the game, what makes Stanford....Stanford....some teammates of hers that you might have heard of, the best place for ribs in California, and the best place to look for a prom date on short notice. Yes, we covered a lot.....and learned a lot in this episode.
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Mike McCoy - 2023 United States Walker Cup Captain
September 18th, 2023 | 1 hr 14 mins
amateur golf, golf podcast, gordon sargent, mike mccoy, st. andrews, stewart hagestad, usga, walker cup
My guest this week is Mike McCoy, the victorious 2023 United States Walker Cup Captain. In this episode, we spoke about his experience in St. Andrews, how the team came together, and the stressful moments after the first day's play that found the team three points down and staring defeat in the face.
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Neal Shipley - 2023 U.S. Amateur Finalist
September 11th, 2023 | 59 mins 56 secs
best hair in amateur golf, cherry hills, neal shipley, ohio state, u.s. amateur, usga, zyn
My guest this week is Neal Shipley from The Ohio State University. We spoke about his incredible summer run that concluded with his runner-up finish at the U.S. Amateur. Neal captivated the world of golf at Cherry Hills and will tee it up at the Masters next fall.
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Kazuma Kobori - 2023 Western Amateur Champion
August 14th, 2023 | 50 mins 39 secs
amateur golf, elite amateur golf series, golf new zealand, kazuma kobori, pga tour, u.s. amateur, usga, western golf association
In the final match of the Western Amateur, Kazuma Kobori defeated Christiaan Maas to capture the Western Amateur title and the Elite Amateur Cup. Kazuma talks about his start in the game in New Zealand and his incredible run this summer playing in all seven of the tournaments that comprise the Elite Amateur Golf Series.
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Troy Andrew, Executive Director of Pacific Coast Golf Association
July 29th, 2023 | 30 mins 6 secs
amateur golf, capilano, elite amateur golf series, golf podcast, pac coast golf, troy andrew, usga, walker cup
Great conversation with the Executive Director of the Pac Coast Golf Association, Troy Andrew. We spoke about the start of the organization, the history of the championship, and all things golf in the Pacific Northwest!
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Nick Gabrelcik - 2023 Southern Amateur Champion
July 27th, 2023 | 48 mins 11 secs
amateur golf, college golf, elite amateur golf series, footjoy, golf podcast, nick gabrelcik, north florida, pga tour, southern amateur
In this episode, we recap the Southern Amateur with the Executive Director, Andy Priest, and the new champion Nick Gabrelcik. Nick authored the signature round of the championship, picked up the trophy.....and stepped forward as one of the best young American amateurs and could find his way on to the United States Walker Cup team later this summer.
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Jake Holbrook - 2023 Trans-Miss Amateur Champion
July 17th, 2023 | 58 mins 27 secs
amateur golf, elite amateur golf series, jake holbrook, oklahoma golf, ryan hybl, trans-miss golf association, usga, will zalatoris
In this epsiode, we recap the Trans-Miss Amateur with the Executive Director, Rob Addington, and the new champion Jake Holbrook. Jake captured the win in dramatic fashion by sinking a 60-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole to defeat Neal Shipley.
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Nick Dunlap - 2023 North and South Amateur Champion
July 7th, 2023 | 57 mins 19 secs
alabama golf, amateur golf, elite amateur golf series, golf podcast, jackson van paris, karl vilips, nick dunlap, north and south amateur, pinehurst
Nick Dunlap goes back-to-back and captures the North and South Amateur. Before speaking with Nick, I was able to catch up with Matt Nunez, Pinehurst Tournament Director on what goes into hosting a championship at Pinehurst. Special week in North Carolina.....Nick shares what led to his amazing victory and his drive to capture the Elite Amateur Cup this summer.
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Nick Dunlap - 2023 Northeast Amateur Champion
June 27th, 2023 | 56 mins 10 secs
alabama golf, amateur golf, caleb surratt, elite amateur golf series, golf podcast, nick dunlap, northeast amateur, rhode island golf association, wannamoisett
My guest on this episode is the 2023 Northeast Amateur Champion, Nick Dunlap. We spoke about his come-from-behind win last week at Wannamoisett and what lies ahead as he chases the Elite Amateur Cup and potentially a spot on the United States Walker Cup team.
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Jackson Van Paris - 2023 Sunnehanna Amateur Champion
June 20th, 2023 | 53 mins 11 secs
elite amateur golf series, gordon sargent, jackson van paris, northeast amateur, pinehurst, sunnehanna amateur, vanderbilt
My guest on this episode is the 2023 Sunnehanna Amateur Champion, Jackson Van Paris. We spoke about his massive win last week, his two years playing at Vanderbilt, and what lies ahead for the rest of the summer!
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2023 Elite Amateur Golf Series Preview Episode with Andy Priest, Exec. Director of Southern Golf Association
June 13th, 2023 | 53 mins 21 secs
amateur golf, college golf, elite amateur golf series, north & south amateur, northeast amateur, pac coast amateur, southern amateur, sunnehanna, the back of the range, trans-miss amateur, usga, western amateur
My guest on this episode is Andy Priest from the Elite Amateur Golf Series. In this episode, we spoke about the new partnership between the Elite Amateur Golf Series and The Back of the Range and what you can expect from an exciting summer of amateur golf!