The Back of the Range

Dennis Walters, 2018 Bob Jones Award Winner and 2019 World Golf HOF Inductee

November 8th, 2018  |  1 hr 30 secs

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Our guest this week is Dennis Walters, the star of the Dennis Walters Golf Show!

Dennis is one of only eleven honorary lifetime members of The PGA of America. The PGA of America. Earlier this year, the USGA awarded Dennis with the Bob Jones Award during the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills. Next year, Dennis will be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame.

Dennis was an exceptional collegiate player, but before he was able to chase down the dream of playing on the PGA Tour, he had a tragic accident that left him paralyzed. As you'll find out in this episode, that didn't stop him from finding a different way to play golf. Eventually, he developed the Dennis Walters Golf Show and has been on his OWN tour for over 40 years. He's performed over 3K shows all over the world. His trick shot artistry may be the glitz and glam of the show, but most importantly....he provides a message of positivity and hard work to his audiences.

Ben Cowan-Dewar, Co-Founder of Cabot Links

October 31st, 2018  |  43 mins 46 secs

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Our guest at The Back of the Range Golf Podcast this week is Ben Cowan-Dewar. He is the co-founder of Cabot Links in Inverness, Nova Scotia.

With both of their courses, the Links and the Cliffs, rated as Top 100 Courses in the World, Ben Cowan-Dewar along with his team have turned a small town that was a relic of the coal-mining industry Canada’s first and only authentic links golf resort. Ben shared his story of how a vision can become a reality.

Gary DeSerrano, Adams Pro Tour Founder

October 24th, 2018  |  52 mins 45 secs

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This week, we welcome Gary DeSerrano to The Back of the Range Golf Podcast. He is the founder of the APT Tour, which is the largest developmental tour in the mid-south region of the United States. In addition to raising thousands of dollars each year for charity, these events provide an avenue for professional golfers to hone their skills while preparing for a life on the PGA Tour.

Laura Ianello, Head Coach, Arizona Wildcats Women's Golf

October 17th, 2018  |  40 mins 37 secs

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This week, we are thrilled to welcome Coach Laura Ianello from the National Champion, Arizona Wildcats Women's Golf Team. After barely making match play last year as the #8 seed, they ran through Baylor, UCLA, Stanford, and finally Arizona to capture the title. We spoke to Coach Ianello about her start in the game, her career as a player at Arizona, and the exciting ride to her first National Championship as a Coach.

Mark Roberts - The World's Most Famous Streaker

October 10th, 2018  |  1 hr 1 min

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This week, we talk to a true legend from the world of sports. In fact, he is the best in the world....at streaking! Our guest this week is Mark Roberts from Liverpool. He's streaked the Ryder Cup and The Open Championship, as well as Wimbledon, the Super Bowl, and the Olympics. He shared some amazing stories from his exploits at the largest sporting events around the world.

Jacob Wilner - Men's Golf Coach, University of Nevada

October 3rd, 2018  |  35 mins 25 secs

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After hanging with a couple U.S. Mid-Amateur Champs the past two weeks, we head back to the college ranks and we welcome Jacob Wilner, Men's Head Coach at the University of Nevada.

Jacob played collegiately at Coastal Carolina University before studying underneath Hank Haney at his International Junior Golf Academy. Jacob shares stories from his USGA appearances and time at the University of Nevada!

Matt Parziale - 2017 U.S. Mid-Amateur Champion

September 27th, 2018  |  30 mins 3 secs

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Another U.S. Mid Amateur Champion visits us here at The Back of the Range Golf Podcast! This time, it's the 2017 Champ, Matt Parziale. We spoke about his amazing ride in the US Mid Am last year, his Masters appearance, making the cut at the U.S. Open, and some great stories from The Concession Cup. Enjoy the episode!

Mike McCoy - 2013 U.S. Mid Amateur Champion

September 19th, 2018  |  46 mins 22 secs

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Our guest this week is Mike McCoy from West Des Moines, Iowa. A lifelong amateur and legend around the amateur golf circuit, Mike has racked up an impressive career. During this episode, Mike shares stories from his 2013 U.S. Mid Amateur win and the invite it brought to the 2014 Masters. He also spoke about his role on the 2015 U.S. Walker Cup team as "Uncle Mike". Great stories from a true gentleman of the game.....recorded live from Pine Valley during the Crump Cup!

Michael Kartrude - Chasing the Dream on the Mackenzie Tour

September 12th, 2018  |  49 mins 59 secs

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Our guest this week is Michael Kartrude from West Palm Beach, Florida. Michael plays professionally on the Mackenzie Tour in Canada and he shared some great stories from his life on the road and also from his time working at The Bear's Club in Jupiter.

Alan Bratton - Oklahoma State University, Men's Head Coach

September 5th, 2018  |  43 mins 40 secs

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With college golf starting up again, we figured this would be the perfect time to catch up with men's coach Alan Bratton from the defending national champions, Oklahoma State University. We discuss his approach to coaching, his victories as a player AND a coach, and his experience caddying for two U.S. Amateur champions.