The Back of the Range
Weekly interviews from prominent amateurs, coaches, and personalities from the game of golf!
Displaying all 6 Episode of The Back of the Range with the tag “ben adelberg”.
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Matt Vogt - Mid-Am Qualifies for U.S. Open
December 26th, 2025 | 1 hr 15 mins
amateur golf, ben adelberg, butler university, competitive golf journey., cranberry township, dentistry, gasparilla invitational, golf career balance, golf qualifier, jones cup, matt vogt, mental toughness, mid-amateur golf, oakmont country club, pressure in sports, reinstated amateurs, the back of the range, u.s. open 2025, usga, wine valley golf club
The guest on this episode of The Back of the Range is Matt Vogt, a dentist and accomplished mid-amateur golfer who earned one of the most memorable stories in 2025: qualifying for and competing in the U.S. Open at Oakmont. The conversation covers Vogt’s journey from a modest upbringing in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, to his college golf days at Butler University, and his later-life resurgence into competitive amateur golf. He recounts his U.S. Open Qualifying experience, the emotional significance of his late father during that run, and the whirlwind aftermath of suddenly finding himself part of golf’s biggest stage. Vogt offers candid reflections on balancing a demanding professional career in dentistry with elite-level amateur competition, sharing how he relies on supportive colleagues and flexible scheduling to make it work. He opens up about nerves, lessons learned, and the surreal experience of teeing off at Oakmont in front of thousands—a moment where adrenaline met disbelief. The discussion also touches on broader themes in amateur golf: the evolution of college recruiting, the rising standard of competition, the mid-amateur “fraternity,” and the ongoing debate about reinstated former professionals competing in mid-am events. The conversation ends lightheartedly, with banter about future tournaments like the Gasparilla Invitational and the Jones Cup, showing Vogt’s grounded personality and enthusiasm for competing with his peers.
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Adam Bresnu - Texas Tech Men's Golf
December 23rd, 2025 | 40 mins 14 secs
adam bresnu, athlete support, ben adelberg, golf coaching, golf development, golf scholarships, international golf, moroccan golf, morocco, prince moulay rachid, road to the tour, royal moroccan golf federation, sofia el-skalli, sports funding, youth golf programs.
My guest on this episode of The Back of the Range is Adam Bresnu, one of the stars of the Texas Tech Men's Golf Team. Adam highlights the Royal Morocco Golf Federation’s comprehensive support system — including mental and physical coaching, financial backing, and access to top facilities — which enables Moroccan golfers to pursue international success.
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Ben Adelberg - Host of The Back of the Range
January 29th, 2024 | 48 mins 17 secs
amateur golf, ben adelberg, golf, golf podcast, stewart hagestad, the back of the range, usga
After having 330 guests on The Back of the Range since 2018, I thought I'd see what it felt like to be interviewed at The Back of the Range. Special thanks to Stewart Hagestad for jumping in the chair to host this episode!
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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!
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Magnolia Memories - Stories from the 2022 Augusta National Women's Amateur - PART THREE
April 19th, 2022 | 1 hr 12 mins
amateur golf, anna davis, augusta national women's amateur, ben adelberg, champion's retreat, college golf, golf podcast, junior golf, the masters, usga
This is the final part of the Magnolia Memories series featuring stories from the 2022 Augusta National Women's Amateur. You'll hear stories from both inside and outside the ropes from players, coaches, caddies, and parents. All three parts of this series are available NOW in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Magnolia Memories - Stories from the 2022 Augusta National Women's Amateur - PART ONE
April 19th, 2022 | 1 hr 58 secs
amateur golf, anna davis, augusta national women's amateur, ben adelberg, champion's retreat, college golf, golf podcast, junior golf, the masters, usga
This is the first part of the Magnolia Memories series featuring stories from the 2022 Augusta National Women's Amateur. You'll hear stories from both inside and outside the ropes from players, coaches, caddies, and parents. All three parts of this series are available NOW in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.