The Back of the Range

Matt Sughrue - 2022 Jones Cup Senior Invitational Champion

March 17th, 2022  |  1 hr 10 mins

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My guest on this episode is Matt Sughrue, who just recently prevailed in a two-hole sudden death playoff against Allen Peake to win the Jones Cup Senior Invitational at Sea Island. This episode dives into about Matt's journey in the game of golf. It's a story about perseverance, positivity, and following your passion in life. There is something for EVERYONE in this episode.

Palmer Jackson - 2022 Jones Cup Invitational Champion

March 14th, 2022  |  49 mins 59 secs

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Bill Jones - 2022 Jones Cup Invitational Preview

February 1st, 2022  |  27 mins 24 secs

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My guest on this episode is Bill Jones, the co-founder of the Jones Cup Invitational. We spoke about the creation of Ocean Forest Golf Club and it's place in amateur golf and the history of the Walker Cup. Additionally, you'll learn more about the history of the Jones Cup and how it has become the first premiere amateur tournament of the season.

John Wade - Jones Cup Invitational Tournament Director

January 26th, 2021  |  1 hr 1 min

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My guest on this very special episode is John Wade, the director of golf at Ocean Forest Golf Club...the site of the Jones Cup Invitational. How does John get bitten by the golf bug, then find a way to turn it into his profession, and then end up as the tournament director of one of the elite national invitationals? How does that happen? Well.....it's a great story, we will dig into all of the details and we will learn about Ocean Forest Golf Club, some Jones Cup history, and how it relates to the Walker Cup!

Davis Thompson - Georgia's Top Dawg

July 23rd, 2020  |  34 mins 27 secs

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I had a great conversation with Davis and we hit one several topics including his start in the game and what ultimately led him to the University of Georgia. Davis was the runner-up to Akshay Bhatia in the 2019 Jones Cup....and when Akshay turned professional and didn't use the winner's exemption into the PGA Tour's RSM Classic....it went to Davis. What did he do with that exemption? He made the cut and picked up a top 25 finish. And that should serve him well, since he went ahead and won the 2020 Jones Cup Invitational (by 9 shots) will return to play in his 3rd PGA Tour event later this fall. He picked up First-Team All-American honors, he was a Haskins Award and Nicklaus Award finalist.....this is a young player that you will be seeing on TV for many years to come.