The Back of the Range

James Piot - 2021 U.S. Amateur Champion

October 20th, 2021  |  54 mins 2 secs

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My guest on this episode is James Piot, the 2021 U.S. Amateur Champion. We spoke about his journey from junior golf with Michigan State and his incredible run this past summer that led him all the way to Oakmont and his come from behind victory in the finals against Austin Greaser.

Brooke Matthews - U.S. Curtis Cup Team

October 14th, 2021  |  47 mins 42 secs

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My guest on this episode helped Team USA capture the Curtis Cup in Wales. Brooke Matthews is coming off a record-breaking win this season for Arkansas as well as a successful title defense at the Blessings. Fantastic insight and laughs in this episode with one of the longest hitters in the women's game!

Austin Greaser - 2021 U.S. Amateur Finalist

September 29th, 2021  |  53 mins 18 secs

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My guest on this episode was the runner-up at the 2021 U.S. Amateur. Austin Greaser came into the Sunnehanna Amateur in June ranked #139 in the world. Now he is ranked #30. We spoke about his incredible summer, his start in the game in Vandalia, Ohio, and what ultimately led him to play for the Tarheels at UNC.

Sam Bennett - Texas A&M's All-American Star

September 9th, 2021  |  47 mins 10 secs

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My guest on this episode is Sam Bennett from Texas A&M University. This All-American is coming off of a three win season and will be contending for a SEC Championship this season. We spoke about his start in the game, what makes Madisonville, Texas so special, and his best career round. Think it is a 59? Nope. Try 55.

Michael Thorbjornsen - 2021 Western Amateur Champion

August 31st, 2021  |  53 mins 36 secs

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Jensen Castle - 2021 U.S. Women's Amateur Champion

August 26th, 2021  |  54 mins 32 secs

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My guest on this episode is the 2021 U.S. Women's Amateur Champion, Jensen Castle. We discussed her start in the game in South Carolina, what led her to Kentucky, and the improbable run at Westchester that led her to the title and a spot on the 2021 Curtis Cup team. Fantastic stories and insight into her special week at the U.S. Women's Amateur!

John Gough - 2021 Palmetto Amateur Champion

July 23rd, 2021  |  52 mins 22 secs

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My guest on this episode is John Gough. John wrapped up an impressive five years at Charlotte and is the new Palmetto Amateur Champion. Great conversation with the very first Englishman to win this prestigious championship!

Ryan Frazer - Junior Golf Insider Previews the U.S. Junior

July 19th, 2021  |  55 mins 5 secs

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My guest on this U.S. Junior Amateur preview episode is Ryan Frazer. Ryan is considered one of the most knowledgeable resources in the world of junior golf and is trusted by players, parents, and coaches across the country. We spoke about his company, Agora Golf, and who everyone should keep an eye out for this week at Country Club of North Carolina.

Todd White - 2013 U.S. Walker Cupper

July 5th, 2021  |  55 mins 57 secs

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My guest on this episode is Todd White. Todd joined Nathan Smith as one of two mid-ams on the victorious 2013 U.S. Walker Cup team and they also teamed up to win the first U.S. Amateur Four Ball at Olympic Club. Great stories from one of the great amateurs to ever come out of the state of South Carolina.

Joe Pagdin - University of Florida's Star from Sheffield

June 24th, 2021  |  1 hr 3 mins

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My guest on this episode is Joe Pagdin. After a strong freshman season for Florida, he picked up the 2021 SEC Freshman of the Year award and was also a member of the International squad at Palmer Cup and a reserve for the GB&I team at the Walker Cup. We spoke about his start in the game and what drives him to be the best.