The Back of the Range

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

golf, mark roberts, pga, ryder cup, streaker, super bowl, the open, tiger, usga, wimbledon

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

amateur golf, golf, mike mccoy, pga tour, podcast, tiger woods, usga, walker cup

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

amateur golf, college golf, european tour, golf, mackenzie tour, pga, pga canada, podcast, usga

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.

Sheena Willoughby - Stories from The Dunvegan, The Home of Golf's 19th Hole

August 23rd, 2018  |  1 hr 3 mins

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Our guest this week is Sheena Willoughby from The Dunvegan Hotel in St. Andrews, Scotland. After owning the Dunvegan with her husband Jack for nearly 25 years, Sheena shared some great stories! The Dunvegan is the most famous 19th hole in the world, as well it should be! After all, it is only a 9-iron away from The Old Course. Presidents, major champions, and celebrities have raised a pint in this pub over the years, and Sheena has the stories and the pictures to prove it! Tons of great stories in this episode!

Steve Scott - Stories from the 1996 US Amateur

August 15th, 2018  |  53 mins 16 secs

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It's U.S. Amateur week! This week we visit with Steve Scott, the man that stared down Tiger Woods in the 1996 U.S. Amateur Final at Pumpkin Ridge. Arguably, one of the greatest finals in U.S. Amateur history. We discuss Steve's experience playing collegiately at UF, his two Walker Cup appearances, the match against Tiger, and his new projects: The Outpost Club and Silver Club Golfing Society.

The Amazing Story of Patrick Gibbons Handmade's Exotic Leather Golf Goods

August 8th, 2018  |  41 mins 5 secs

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One of our more unique episodes this week! Our guest is Patrick Gibbons, owner of Patrick Gibbons Handmade. Patrick specializes in exotic leather golf goods and counts celebrities and PGA Tour stars as some of his exclusive clientele. It's a fascinating story of how an amazing company started and it proves that hard work and a little bit of luck pays off in the end.