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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Chip Brooke - 2021 Gasparilla Invitational Champion
February 15th, 2022 | 1 hr 1 min
amateur golf, chip brooke, gasparilla invitational, mid-amateur golf, palma ceia, pirates, tampa, titleist, usga
My guest on this episode is the reigning Gasparilla Invitational Champion, Chip Brooke. We spoke about his incredible season in 2021 where he picked up another huge win at Birmingham and we previewed this year's Gasparilla and what makes this tournament held at historic Palma Ceia G&CC so special.
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Martha Lang - A Lifetime of Excellence in Amateur Golf
February 10th, 2022 | 56 mins
alabama golf, amateur golf, curtis cup, danielle kang, jessica korda, martha lang, shoal creek, u.s. amateur, usga, women's golf
My guest on this episode is Martha Lang. She is a past winner of the U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur, has played and captained in the Curtis Cup, and has served the game on every USGA Committee you can imagine. Such an honor to have Martha stop by The Back of the Range!
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Bill Jones - 2022 Jones Cup Invitational Preview
February 1st, 2022 | 27 mins 24 secs
amateur golf, bill jones, golf podcast, jones cup invitational, ocean forest golf club, sea island, usga, walker cup
My guest on this episode is Bill Jones, the co-founder of the Jones Cup Invitational. We spoke about the creation of Ocean Forest Golf Club and it's place in amateur golf and the history of the Walker Cup. Additionally, you'll learn more about the history of the Jones Cup and how it has become the first premiere amateur tournament of the season.
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Rose Zhang - Stanford's #1 Ranked Amateur in the World
January 31st, 2022 | 41 mins 36 secs
ajga, amateur golf, anne walker, college golf, curtis cup, golf podcast, lpga tour, rachel heck, rose zhang, stanford, usga
My guest on this episode is the #1 ranked amateur in the world, Rose Zhang. Fantastic conversation with the Stanford freshman that picked up three wins in her fall campaign and will be looking to lead the Cardinal to another National Championship this spring. Great insight and advice for players of all ages!
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Brenda Corrie Kuehn - Wake Forest Amateur Legend
January 25th, 2022 | 1 hr 13 mins
amateur golf, brenda corrie kuehn, casa de campo, curtis cup, golf podcast, lpga tour, rachel kuehn, usga, wake forest
My guest on this episode is Brenda Corrie-Kuehn. This Wake Forest Hall-of-Famer is a two-time Curtis Cupper and a two-time U.S. Amateur Medalist. She played in over 40 USGA Championships....and apparently her kids play some golf as well??!?
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Gina Kim - Duke All-American Ready to Make The Move to the LPGA Tour
January 19th, 2022 | 1 hr 1 min
amateur golf, blue devils, chapel hill, college golf, curtis cup, duke, gina kim, pxg, usga
My guest on this episode is Gina Kim from Duke University. She checked every box in junior and amateur golf and is now moving on to the LPGA Tour after getting through Qualifying School.
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Jamie Bermel - University of Kansas Men's Golf Coach
January 11th, 2022 | 51 mins 14 secs
amateur golf, college golf, jamie bermel, jayhawks, kansas men's golf, luke kluver, university of kansas
My guest on this episode is Jamie Bermel, Kansas Men's Golf Coach. The Jayhawks racked up four consecutive stroke play victories this past fall and will be looking to challenge for the Big 12 Conference title later this spring. Coach Bermel shared some stories from his start in Iowa that led him into coaching.
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Dottie Pepper - Major Champion Shares Stories From Her New Book
January 6th, 2022 | 1 hr 3 mins
cbs sports, curtis cup, dottie pepper, golf podcast, letters to a future champion, mr. pulver, ryder cup, the masters, usga
We kick off 2022 with a visit from one of my favorite guests, Dottie Pepper! Dottie shares some stories from her new book, Letters to a Future Champion: My Time with Mr. Pulver. We also spoke about the year of 2021 which included the U.S. team recapturing the Ryder Cup, Phil winning the PGA Championship, and some interesting thoughts on the LPGA!
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Will Zalatoris - 2021 Masters Runner-Up Returns To Recap His Breakthrough Season
December 29th, 2021 | 1 hr 9 mins
davis riley, golf podcast, happy gilmore, maridoe, pga tour, phil mickelson, robbie zalzneck, the masters, walker cup, will zalatoris
My guest on the final episode of 2021 is Will Zalatoris. Always fun to have Will on the podcast. This is his 3rd appearance and we spoke about his phenomenal 2021 season highlighted by his runner-up finish at The Masters.
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Braden Thornberry - Ole Miss Star Climbing the Ranks of the Korn Ferry Tour
December 23rd, 2021 | 1 hr 33 secs
braden thornberry, fedex, korn ferry tour, maridoe, ncaa championship, ole miss golf, pga tour, walker cup, will zalatoris
My guest on this episode is Braden Thornberry. We spoke about Braden's legendary collegiate career at Ole Miss that culminated in him winning the National Championship at Rich Harvest Farms. He was also a member of the juggernaut 2017 Walker Cup Team that included names like Morikawa, Hagestad, McNealy, and Zalatoris. Lots of great stories in this one!
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David Shefter - USGA Senior Staff Writer
December 8th, 2021 | 1 hr 18 mins
amateur golf, david shefter, golf, golf podcast, michelle wie, u.s. open, usga, walker cup
My guest on this episode is David Shefter. Over 20 years experience as a staff writer for the United States Golf Association....think he's seen a few things? From the frenzy created by Michelle Wie playing in the U.S. Amateur Public Links to Chambers Bay and everywhere in between.....Shefty has been there for it all and has the incredible stories to prove it! All-time episode!
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Elite Amateur Golf Series - Interview with Andy Priest, Exec. Director of Southern Golf Association
December 8th, 2021 | 32 mins 23 secs
amateur golf, elite amateur golf series, north and south amateur, northeast amateur, pacific coast amateur, southern golf association, sunnehanna amateur, trans-miss amateur, usga, western golf association
My guest on this episode is Andy Priest, the executive director of the Southern Golf Association. We spoke about the newly announced Elite Amateur Golf Series. The seven championships that make up the series have a distinguished history hosting the top talent and competitive play in amateur golf. These championships are the Sunnehanna Amateur, Northeast Amateur, North & South Amateur, Trans-Mississippi Amateur, Southern Amateur, Pacific Coast Amateur and Western Amateur.
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Kevin Marsh - 2005 United States Mid-Amateur Champion
December 3rd, 2021 | 1 hr 3 mins
amateur golf, east west matches, golf podcast, jason gore, kevin marsh, maridoe golf club, ncaa, pepperdine, the masters, tiger woods, u.s. mid amateur, usga
My guest on this episode is the 2005 United States Mid-Am Champion, Kevin Marsh. Phenomenal stories from his days as a pro and his 20 years as a reinstated amateur. Ohhh, and possibly the best Tiger Woods story ever shared at The Back of the Range.
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Gene Elliott - 2021 U.S. Senior and British Senior Amateur Champion
December 2nd, 2021 | 1 hr 5 mins
british senior amateur, gene elliott, global golf post, iowa golf association, mike mccoy, r&a, seminole golf club, u.s. senior amateur, usga
My guest on this episode is the 2021 U.S. Senior Amateur and British Senior Amateur Champion, Gene Elliott. That's right, the 2012 inductee into the Iowa Golf Hall of Fame captured both championships in 2021 adding his name to a list that includes Hogan, Jones, and Woods as men that were able to capture a USGA and R&A title in the same year. Gene shared some absolutely incredible stories about 2021 that are a must-listen!
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Jero Esteve - The Pride of Puerto Rico Returns to the PGA Tour
November 29th, 2021 | 52 mins 4 secs
amateur golf, crump cup, devil's elbow, jeronimo esteve, mid-amateur, pga tour, puntacana, usga
My guest on this episode makes his return to The Back of the Range after winning the inaugural Devil's Elbow Invitational at Punta Cana. Jeronimo Esteve had a fantastic 2021 season that included earning medalist honors at Pine Valley's Crump Cup. But by winning the Devil's Elbow, he earned an exemption into the 2022 PGA TOUR Corales Championship.
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Jackson Suber - Ole Miss Senior Charging Up the PGA Tour U Rankings
November 24th, 2021 | 45 mins 53 secs
amateur golf, college golf, jackson suber, ole miss, pga tour u, usga
My guest on this episode is Jackson Suber. He is currently in his senior season at Ole Miss where the team just finished up their strongest fall season in years. They pulled off the clean sweep at the White Sands Collegiate in the Bahamas. Team title for the Rebels and individual title for Jackson. We spoke about his experience at Ole Miss, what led him there, and we also discussed the PGA TOUR U ranking system, where he is currently ranked 8th.....and how he plans to take advantage of that opportunity when he someday makes the jump into professional golf.