The Back of the Range
Weekly interviews from prominent amateurs, coaches, and personalities from the game of golf!
Displaying items 1-10 of 21 in total of The Back of the Range with the tag "pga tour u".
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Johnnie Clark - University of New Mexico Men's Golf
October 9th, 2026 | 43 mins 3 secs
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Johnnie Clark of the University of New Mexico is making a statement: he won his first three stroke-play events this fall, a rare feat in Division I golf. In this episode, he shares the journey behind his breakthrough, from discovering the game at six in Mesa, Arizona, to competing against future PGA Tour talent as a junior. Johnnie talks about emailing top college programs at 16, his experience at Oklahoma State, and why transferring to New Mexico helped him find a better fit. He also takes us on the road, reflecting on a team trip to Japan filled with Tokyo adventures plus a memorable Canadian tournament. Hear how he stays focused by ignoring leaderboards, trusting his game, and embracing the people around him—and what his rise could mean for a future in professional golf.
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Forrest Schultz - Alabama Men's Assistant Golf Coach
October 8th, 2026 | 1 hr 2 mins
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Alabama assistant coach Forrest Schultz joins The Back of the Range to share his journey from Division II golf to the SEC. Hear how he builds competitive schedules, develops players, and creates a championship culture—plus what makes Alabama’s practices, team traditions, and approach to player development stand out.
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Jeff Thomas - Liberty University Men's Golf Coach
August 27th, 2026 | 35 mins 21 secs
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Our guest on this epsiode of The Back of the Range is Jeff Thomas, head coach of the Liberty University Men's Golf Program.
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Brendan von Doehren - Executive Director, PGA Tour U
August 27th, 2026 | 39 mins 36 secs
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In this episode of The Back of the Range, we dive deep into the evolving landscape of college golf with Brendan von Doehren, the Executive Director of PGA Tour U. Brendan shares valuable insights on the new initiatives shaping the future of golf, particularly for young, emerging talent.
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Christiaan Maas - Texas Men's Golf
February 28th, 2026 | 44 mins 19 secs
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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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David Inglis - Northwestern Men's Golf Coach
September 24th, 2025 | 22 mins 55 secs
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Our guest on this episode of The Back of the Range is David Inglis, head coach of Northwestern Men's Golf. We spoke about the upcoming Windon Memorial Classic at Knollwood Club.
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Mike Small - Fighting Illini Invitational Preview
September 17th, 2025 | 12 mins 44 secs
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Our guest on this episode of The Back of the Range is Mike Small, head coach of Illinois Men's Golf. We spoke about the upcoming Fighting Illini Invitational at Olympia Fields.
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Krishnav Nikhil Chopraa - Long Beach State Men's Golf
September 9th, 2025 | 24 mins 1 sec
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Our guest on this episode of The Back of the Range is Krishnav Nikhil Chopraa from Long Beach State Men's Golf. We spoke about his start in the game growing up in India and his collegiate experience thus far in California.
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John Daly II - Arkansas Men's Golf
September 4th, 2025 | 27 mins 21 secs
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Our guest on this episode of The Back of the Range is John Daly II, a rising senior and will be looked upon to lead the Arkansas Razorbacks to a post-season run. This summer featured many highs for John. 3rd place finish at the Northeast Amateur, a match-play run at the U.S. Amateur, and the biggest win of his amateur career....the Southern Amateur title at his home course, The Blessings, in Arkansas in front of a home crowd.
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Deven Patel - University of Virginia Men's Golf
May 12th, 2025 | 24 mins 32 secs
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My guest on this episode is Deven Patel from the University of Virginia. The senior led his team to their first ACC Conference Championship in program history this year and looks to do more damage at NCAAs before moving to the professional ranks.