The Back of the Range
Weekly interviews from prominent amateurs, coaches, and personalities from the game of golf!
Displaying items 1-10 of 193 in total of The Back of the Range with the tag "college golf".
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Tommy Morrison - Texas Men's Golf
February 28th, 2026 | 51 mins 2 secs
college golf, golf podcast, pga tour, texas golf, tommy morrison, walker cup
My guest on this episode of The Back of the Range is Tommy Morrison. We spoke about his experience representing the United States at the 2025 Walker Cup and what lies ahead for him as he looks towards the start of his professional career after college. Tommy is part of the Texas Longhorn Men's Golf Program that will be looking to compete for a National Championship at Omni La Costa later this spring.
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Christiaan Maas - Texas Men's Golf
February 28th, 2026 | 44 mins 19 secs
christiaan maas, college golf, golf podcast, pga tour u, south africa golf, texas mens' golf
My guest on this episode of The Back of the Range is Christiaan Maas. Christiaan is the #4 ranked amateur in the world and climbing the ranks in this year's PGA TOUR U rankings. Christiaan is part of the Texas Longhorn Men's Golf Program that will be looking to compete for a National Championship at Omni La Costa later this spring.
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Brad McMakin - Arkansas Men's Golf Coach
February 24th, 2026 | 47 mins 35 secs
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My guest on this episode of The Back of the Range is Brad McMakin, head coach of the Arkansas Men's' Golf Team. Fantastic conversation with one of the most respected coaches in college golf.
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Emily Odwin - SMU Women's Golf
February 12th, 2026 | 40 mins 29 secs
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My guest on this episode of The Back of the Range is Emily Odwin from SMU Women's Golf. Emily has quite literally been a trailblazer for her country, Barbados. She is the first person from Barbados to compete in the U.S. Junior Amateur, U.S. Women's Amateur, and the U.S. Open. Most recently, she received an invitation to complete in this year's Augusta National Women's Amateur. We spoke about her start in the game and why competing for SMU has meant so much to her amateur and collegiate career.
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Lisa Strom - The Ohio State University Women's Golf Coach
January 26th, 2026 | 41 mins 44 secs
amateur golf, college golf, golf podcast, lisa strom, ohio state women's golf, therese hession
My guest on this episode of The Back of the Range is Lisa Strom, head coach of The Ohio State University Women's Golf Team. We spoke about her success as a Buckeye and we preview the Therese Hession Regional Challenge at Palos Verdes.
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María José Marín - 2025 NCAA Women's Individual Champion
December 20th, 2025 | 37 mins 50 secs
annika sorenstam, arkansas, college golf, colombian golfer, golf, junior golf, major tournaments, maría josé marín, national championship, travel tips
On this episode, María José Marín shares her journey from a young golfer in Colombia to a successful collegiate athlete at the University of Arkansas. She discusses her heartwarming surprise visit to her family, her early experiences in golf, the structure of junior golf in Colombia, and the transition to college golf. Maria reflects on the importance of representing her country, the impact of winning the individual national championship, and her experiences with golf legends like Annika Sorenstam. She also shares insights on managing nerves during major tournaments and the essentials for traveling as a golfer.
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Cohen Trolio - Ole Miss Men's Golf
December 13th, 2025 | 39 mins 12 secs
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In this engaging conversation, Cohen Trolio reflects on his journey through college golf, discussing the influence of his family, particularly his father, who is a renowned golf instructor. He shares insights into the dynamics of their relationship, the transition from LSU to Ole Miss, and the importance of maintaining a positive outlook despite challenges. Trolio emphasizes the value of amateur golf experiences and the role of teamwork and coaching in his development. As he prepares for a professional career, he expresses excitement and readiness for the next chapter in his golfing journey.
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Kim Lewellen - Wake Forest Women's Golf Coach
December 11th, 2025 | 54 mins 14 secs
college golf, golf podcast, kim lewellen, ncaa golf, rachel kuehn, wake forest
My guest on this episode is Kim Lewellen, the head coach of Wake Forest Women's Golf. After two wins in the fall, they are poised to make another run at a National Championship. We spoke about her start in coaching and what motivates her day in and day out for the Deacons.
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Kaleb Wilson - West Virginia Men's Golf
December 3rd, 2025 | 43 mins 39 secs
college golf, golf podcast, kaleb wilson, pga tour, trans-mississippi amateur, west virginia golf
My guest on this episode is Kaleb Wilson from West Virginia Men's Golf. Kaleb led the Mountaineers to three team wins this fall and will look to make one final run in his senior season in Morgantown. We also spoke about the 2-3-3 at the Trans-Miss this summer.
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White Sands Bahamas Men's Invitational Preview with Jeff Raedle
November 24th, 2025 | 12 mins 5 secs
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My guest on this episode is Jeff Raedle from Sport Five, the organization behind the new White Sands Men's Golf Invitational. Some of the best amateurs in the world will be heading to The Bahamas in December to compete in paradise. Jeff shares all of the details on what we can expect!