The Back of the Range

Fred Biondi - The Brazilian Star from the University of Florida

May 1st, 2023  |  52 mins 29 secs

college golf, fred biondi, gators, golf, latin america amateur championship, palmer cup, pga tour, usga

My guest on this episode is Fred Biondi from The University of Florida. We spoke about his start in the game in Brazil and what led to his success in collegiate golf in Gainesville. We spoke about what it would take for the Gators to capture the SEC title at Sea Island this year and what it would take to defeat Vanderbilt.

Ross Steelman - Georgia Tech Star with Eyes on the Future

April 18th, 2023  |  1 hr 45 secs

amateur golf, college golf, georgia tech, golf, missouri, ross steelman, usga, walker cup

My guest on this episode is Ross Steelman from Georgia Tech University. Ross is heading into the postseason with the Yellow Jackets looking to capture an ACC championship this weekend at the Country Club of North Carolina. Steelman is a Columbia, MO native and arrived at Georgia Tech after a successful run at Mizzou. We spoke shortly after the Linger Longer Invitational last month and we discussed his start in the game, how he approaches staying in the moment during tournaments.....and what waits for him after college. This is a highly entertaining episode. Not gonna lie, we had a bunch of fun and considering the fact that I am a Kansas guy and he is a Missouri guy......this really could have gone sideways fast.

Gordon Sargent - The Teenager at The Masters

April 7th, 2023  |  18 mins 44 secs

amateur golf, college golf, footjoy, gordon sargent, ncaa golf, the masters, titleist, vanderbilt

Before Masters Week got underway, I stopped by Gordon's rental house in Augusta to chat about the tournament, the expectations, and what lies ahead for the #1 ranked amateur in the world.

Ben Carr and Sam Bennett - Heading into the Masters

April 5th, 2023  |  39 mins 25 secs

amateur golf, ben carr, gata, georgia southern, golf podcast, masters, sam bennett, texas a&m, u.s. amateur, usga

Before the week started, I caught up with Ben Carr and Sam Bennett to talk about the start of their special Masters experience!

Larry Mize - 1987 Masters Champion

April 4th, 2023  |  32 mins 21 secs

1987, amateur golf, augusta national, ben carr, country club of columbus, greg norman, larry mize, pga tour, the masters

It's Masters Week and we are kicking things off with a very special episode with the 1987 Masters Champion, Larry Mize!

Anna Davis - 2022 Augusta National Women's Amateur Champion

March 30th, 2023  |  46 mins 30 secs

amateur golf, anna davis, augusta national women's amateur, ben adelberg, champion's retreat, college golf, golf podcast, junior golf, the masters, usga

My guest on this episode is the 2022 Augusta National Women's Amateur Champion, Anna Davis. Fantastic conversation with one of the bright young stars in the amateur game!

Jason Payne - Mercer Men's Golf Coach

March 16th, 2023  |  1 hr 7 mins

amateur golf, any given tuesday, college golf, jason payne, mercer university, reynolds lake oconee, uga golf

My guest on this episode is Jason Payne from Mercer University. Coach Payne has his hands in everything, but what's really great....as you'll figure out relatively quickly, is that he likes to have fun. He has had coaching stints at Georgia, Charleston Southern, and is back at Mercer helps lead the program to a conference championship.

Tommy Kuhl - Illini Senior on a Hot Streak

March 13th, 2023  |  59 mins 26 secs

amateur golf, college golf, illini golf, illinois state golf association, mike small, tommy kuhl, usga, walker cup

My guest on this episode is Tommy Kuhl from the University of Illinois. One of the hottest players in college golf is a product of the blue-collar culture in Champaign, Illinois. We spoke about his collegiate career and his love of amateur golf. Also, we found out which one of his teammates can do the most amount of damage at a Las Vegas buffet.

Amari Avery - USC's Sophomore Sensation

March 7th, 2023  |  44 mins 56 secs

amari avery, amateur golf, college golf, curtis cup, lpga tour, megha ganne, nike golf, the short game, usc

My guest on this episode is junior phenom, Amari Avery from the USC Women's Golf Team. After an impressive junior golf career, she decided to postpone her professional aspirations and hasn't looked back since entering the collegiate ranks.

Billy Mayfair - The Man Who Tamed Tiger

February 8th, 2023  |  1 hr 2 mins

arizona state, billy mayfair, pga tour, pga tour champions, tiger woods, usga, walker cup

My guest on this episode is Billy Mayfair. Yes, he is a five-time winner on the PGA Tour and the only man to defeat Tiger Woods in a playoff. But he also had an impressive amateur career as well! 1986 U.S. Amateur Public Links Champion. 1987 U.S. Amateur Champion. Undefeated record in the Walker Cup. We covered MANY topics on this episode with the former All-American from Arizona State.

Chris Solomon - No Laying Up

February 1st, 2023  |  1 hr 3 mins

amateur golf, chris solomon, gasparilla invitational, golf podcast, jordan speith, justin thomas, no laying up, pga tour, soly

My guest on this episode is Chris Solomon from No Laying Up. Great conversation about the state of professional golf as well as his own game as he prepares to compete in the Gasparilla Invitational later this month.

Alexa Pano - The Prodigy Turns Pro

January 23rd, 2023  |  54 mins 51 secs

alexa pano, augusta national women's amateur, epson tour, golf, golf podcast, lpga tour, new england patriots, titleist

But now, it's time for Alexa to go to work.  She turned professional right after last year's ANWA and after narrowly missing out on earning her card after a successful year on the Epson Tour.....she got through LPGA Tour Q-Series.....and locked up her card.   Not bad for an 18 year-old that has spent the last decade in the public eye.

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My guest on this episode is Alexa Pano. She was featured in the 2013 Netflix documentary "The Short Game" along with Amari Avery and Sky Sudberry as they competed in the 2012 U.S. Kids Golf World Championship. Yes, that was over 10 years ago. That's how long the junior and amateur golf landscape has been aware of Alexa Pano. What has she done since then? She's played in all three ANWAs. She played an event on the LPGA of Japan Tour at the age of 11. Two years later, she made her debut on the LPGA Tour. She's qualified for U.S. Women's Opens. Junior Ryder Cups, Junior Solheims Cup, 5X AJGA All-American......her junior golf resume is in a word...legendary.

But now, it's time for Alexa to go to work. She turned professional right after last year's ANWA and after narrowly missing out on earning her card after a successful year on the Epson Tour.....she got through LPGA Tour Q-Series.....and locked up her card. Not bad for an 18 year-old that has spent the last decade in the public eye.

Rob Couture - Mid-Am Titles from Canada to Texas

January 18th, 2023  |  1 hr 8 mins

amateur golf, canada mid-amateur, crump cup, golf podcast, maridoe, rob couture, texas golf association

My guest on this episode is one of the nicest mid-amateurs that you'll ever come across. After playing collegiate golf at East Tennessee State and Eastern Michigan, he transitioned into the mid-amateur life where he has found success in the Texas Golf Association. After picking up a win at the 2011 Canadian Mid-Amateur Championship, he made his lone appearance in a PGA Tour event at the 2012 RBC Canadian Open. Fun listen!

Derek Hitchner - Pepperdine's All-American

December 28th, 2022  |  1 hr 1 min

amateur golf, college golf, derek hitchner, golf podcast, minnesota golf association, pepperdine, u.s. amateur, walker cup

My guest on this episode is Derek Hitchner from Pepperdine University. The All-American had a sensational 2022 that included deep runs into the Western and U.S. Amateur Championships. Derek will be looking to continue form as he chases a spot on the 2023 U.S. Walker Cup team.

Tug Maude - The King of the Cocktail Circuit

December 22nd, 2022  |  1 hr 5 mins

amateur golf, college golf, coors light, crump cup, merion, mid-amateur golf, pine valley, seminole, tug maude

My guest on this episode is one of the best mid-ams in the country right now. Tug Maude finished an epic 2022 by competing for the United States at the Bridges Cup in South Korea and the Concession Cup in Spain. He was also a member of the victorious East team at Maridoe.

Greg Sands - Texas Tech Men's Golf Coach

December 12th, 2022  |  46 mins 26 secs

amateur golf, big 12 conference, college golf, greg sands, ludvig aberg, nathan weant, texas tech

My guest on this episode is the head coach for the Texas Tech Red Raiders, Greg Sands. Fantastic conversation with a Hall-of-Famer and leader of the one of the best teams in the country. Will we see the Red Raiders capture the championship at Grayhawk next spring?!?