The Back of the Range

Scott Stallings - Three Time PGA Tour Winner

December 5th, 2018  |  49 mins 23 secs

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Our guest this week is Scott Stallings.  Before becoming a 3X winner on the PGA Tour, Scott was a two-time Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Year as a Golden Eagle at Tennessee Tech University.  Scott picked up his first win in 2011 at the Greenbriar.  He backed up that win in 2012 at the True South and won again in 2014 at the Farmers Insurance Open.  Scott has battled health issues, but with the help of a new fitness program, he is in the best shape of his life as he enters his 9th year on the PGA Tour.

Bret Saberhagen - 1985 World Series MVP and the American Century Championship

November 28th, 2018  |  36 mins 33 secs

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Our guest this week is Bret Saberhagen! The 1985 World Series MVP and two-time Cy Young Award winner stopped by to talk a little baseball as well as some of his exploits from playing the celebrity golf circuit. Specifically, the American Century Championship. Also, he shares his thoughts on why pitchers make good golfers.

Garrett Barber, LSU Freshman Phenom

November 21st, 2018  |  29 mins 46 secs

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Our guest this week is Garrett Barber from the LSU Men's golf team.

Following his win at the Jones Cup earlier this year, Garrett was granted an exemption into the 2018 RSM Classic, his first PGA Tour event. We spoke about his transition from a small school in Hobe Sound, Florida to joining one of the largest freshman classes in the history of LSU. Garrett also participated in the Junior President's Cup and had some great stories to share about his captains, David Toms and Jack Nicklaus.

Cole Hammer, University of Texas Freshman Phenom

November 14th, 2018  |  44 mins 2 secs

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Our guest this week is Cole Hammer, freshman sensation from the University of Texas Men's Golf Team.

If you follow amateur golf, you've probably heard of Cole Hammer. As a 15 year-old, he burst on the scene at the 2015 U.S. Open. He hasn't slowed down since. After winning the 2018 US Four Ball with partner Garrett Barber earlier this year, he captured the Western Amateur as well as semifinalist honors at the US Amateur AND Junior Amateur. A tremendous young man out of Texas with a bright future ahead of him.

Dennis Walters, 2018 Bob Jones Award Winner and 2019 World Golf HOF Inductee

November 8th, 2018  |  1 hr 30 secs

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Our guest this week is Dennis Walters, the star of the Dennis Walters Golf Show!

Dennis is one of only eleven honorary lifetime members of The PGA of America. The PGA of America. Earlier this year, the USGA awarded Dennis with the Bob Jones Award during the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills. Next year, Dennis will be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame.

Dennis was an exceptional collegiate player, but before he was able to chase down the dream of playing on the PGA Tour, he had a tragic accident that left him paralyzed. As you'll find out in this episode, that didn't stop him from finding a different way to play golf. Eventually, he developed the Dennis Walters Golf Show and has been on his OWN tour for over 40 years. He's performed over 3K shows all over the world. His trick shot artistry may be the glitz and glam of the show, but most importantly....he provides a message of positivity and hard work to his audiences.

Ben Cowan-Dewar, Co-Founder of Cabot Links

October 31st, 2018  |  43 mins 46 secs

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Our guest at The Back of the Range Golf Podcast this week is Ben Cowan-Dewar. He is the co-founder of Cabot Links in Inverness, Nova Scotia.

With both of their courses, the Links and the Cliffs, rated as Top 100 Courses in the World, Ben Cowan-Dewar along with his team have turned a small town that was a relic of the coal-mining industry Canada’s first and only authentic links golf resort. Ben shared his story of how a vision can become a reality.

Gary DeSerrano, Adams Pro Tour Founder

October 24th, 2018  |  52 mins 45 secs

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This week, we welcome Gary DeSerrano to The Back of the Range Golf Podcast. He is the founder of the APT Tour, which is the largest developmental tour in the mid-south region of the United States. In addition to raising thousands of dollars each year for charity, these events provide an avenue for professional golfers to hone their skills while preparing for a life on the PGA Tour.

Laura Ianello, Head Coach, Arizona Wildcats Women's Golf

October 17th, 2018  |  40 mins 37 secs

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This week, we are thrilled to welcome Coach Laura Ianello from the National Champion, Arizona Wildcats Women's Golf Team. After barely making match play last year as the #8 seed, they ran through Baylor, UCLA, Stanford, and finally Arizona to capture the title. We spoke to Coach Ianello about her start in the game, her career as a player at Arizona, and the exciting ride to her first National Championship as a Coach.

Mark Roberts - The World's Most Famous Streaker

October 10th, 2018  |  1 hr 1 min

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This week, we talk to a true legend from the world of sports. In fact, he is the best in the world....at streaking! Our guest this week is Mark Roberts from Liverpool. He's streaked the Ryder Cup and The Open Championship, as well as Wimbledon, the Super Bowl, and the Olympics. He shared some amazing stories from his exploits at the largest sporting events around the world.

Jacob Wilner - Men's Golf Coach, University of Nevada

October 3rd, 2018  |  35 mins 25 secs

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After hanging with a couple U.S. Mid-Amateur Champs the past two weeks, we head back to the college ranks and we welcome Jacob Wilner, Men's Head Coach at the University of Nevada.

Jacob played collegiately at Coastal Carolina University before studying underneath Hank Haney at his International Junior Golf Academy. Jacob shares stories from his USGA appearances and time at the University of Nevada!

Matt Parziale - 2017 U.S. Mid-Amateur Champion

September 27th, 2018  |  30 mins 3 secs

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Another U.S. Mid Amateur Champion visits us here at The Back of the Range Golf Podcast! This time, it's the 2017 Champ, Matt Parziale. We spoke about his amazing ride in the US Mid Am last year, his Masters appearance, making the cut at the U.S. Open, and some great stories from The Concession Cup. Enjoy the episode!

Mike McCoy - 2013 U.S. Mid Amateur Champion

September 19th, 2018  |  46 mins 22 secs

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Our guest this week is Mike McCoy from West Des Moines, Iowa. A lifelong amateur and legend around the amateur golf circuit, Mike has racked up an impressive career. During this episode, Mike shares stories from his 2013 U.S. Mid Amateur win and the invite it brought to the 2014 Masters. He also spoke about his role on the 2015 U.S. Walker Cup team as "Uncle Mike". Great stories from a true gentleman of the game.....recorded live from Pine Valley during the Crump Cup!

Michael Kartrude - Chasing the Dream on the Mackenzie Tour

September 12th, 2018  |  49 mins 59 secs

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Our guest this week is Michael Kartrude from West Palm Beach, Florida. Michael plays professionally on the Mackenzie Tour in Canada and he shared some great stories from his life on the road and also from his time working at The Bear's Club in Jupiter.

Alan Bratton - Oklahoma State University, Men's Head Coach

September 5th, 2018  |  43 mins 40 secs

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With college golf starting up again, we figured this would be the perfect time to catch up with men's coach Alan Bratton from the defending national champions, Oklahoma State University. We discuss his approach to coaching, his victories as a player AND a coach, and his experience caddying for two U.S. Amateur champions.

Hannah Fleming - Assistant Curator, British Golf Museum

August 30th, 2018  |  50 mins 42 secs

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Our guest this week is Hannah Fleming, the assistant curator of The British Golf Museum in St. Andrews, Scotland! Very educational and interesting episode revolving around golf history, interesting artifacts at the museum, and the origination of the Claret Jug. Great episode for anyone interested in golf!

Sheena Willoughby - Stories from The Dunvegan, The Home of Golf's 19th Hole

August 23rd, 2018  |  1 hr 3 mins

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Our guest this week is Sheena Willoughby from The Dunvegan Hotel in St. Andrews, Scotland. After owning the Dunvegan with her husband Jack for nearly 25 years, Sheena shared some great stories! The Dunvegan is the most famous 19th hole in the world, as well it should be! After all, it is only a 9-iron away from The Old Course. Presidents, major champions, and celebrities have raised a pint in this pub over the years, and Sheena has the stories and the pictures to prove it! Tons of great stories in this episode!