web01.fireside.fm Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:05:01 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The Back of the Range - Episodes Tagged with “The Back Of The Range” https://thebackoftherange.fireside.fm/tags/the%20back%20of%20the%20range Fri, 26 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0500 The Back of the Range Golf Podcast, hosted by Ben Adelberg, is a weekly interview-driven podcast focusing on the game of golf. Prominent amateurs and professionals, coaches, and personalities from the game share their stories each and every week. Sometimes, the best stories in golf aren't found on tour. You'll find them at The Back of the Range. en-us episodic Weekly interviews from prominent amateurs, coaches, and personalities from the game of golf! Ben Adelberg The Back of the Range Golf Podcast, hosted by Ben Adelberg, is a weekly interview-driven podcast focusing on the game of golf. Prominent amateurs and professionals, coaches, and personalities from the game share their stories each and every week. Sometimes, the best stories in golf aren't found on tour. You'll find them at The Back of the Range. no golf podcast, pga tour, usga, masters, golf, amateur golf, college golf, golf Ben Adelberg ben@thebackoftherange.com Matt Vogt - Mid-Am Qualifies for U.S. Open http://thebackoftherange.fireside.fm/426 d3ee0153-c17b-4b32-b1dc-f2b1812d8551 Fri, 26 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0500 Ben Adelberg 426 Matt Vogt - Mid-Am Qualifies for U.S. Open full Ben Adelberg The guest on this episode of The Back of the Range is Matt Vogt, a dentist and accomplished mid-amateur golfer who earned one of the most memorable stories in 2025: qualifying for and competing in the U.S. Open at Oakmont. The conversation covers Vogt’s journey from a modest upbringing in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, to his college golf days at Butler University, and his later-life resurgence into competitive amateur golf. He recounts his U.S. Open Qualifying experience, the emotional significance of his late father during that run, and the whirlwind aftermath of suddenly finding himself part of golf’s biggest stage. Vogt offers candid reflections on balancing a demanding professional career in dentistry with elite-level amateur competition, sharing how he relies on supportive colleagues and flexible scheduling to make it work. He opens up about nerves, lessons learned, and the surreal experience of teeing off at Oakmont in front of thousands—a moment where adrenaline met disbelief. The discussion also touches on broader themes in amateur golf: the evolution of college recruiting, the rising standard of competition, the mid-amateur “fraternity,” and the ongoing debate about reinstated former professionals competing in mid-am events. The conversation ends lightheartedly, with banter about future tournaments like the Gasparilla Invitational and the Jones Cup, showing Vogt’s grounded personality and enthusiasm for competing with his peers. 1:15:55 no <p><span>The guest on this episode of The Back of the Range is Matt Vogt, a dentist and accomplished mid-amateur golfer who earned one of the most memorable stories in 2025: qualifying for and competing in the U.S. Open at Oakmont.</span></p> <p><span>The conversation covers Vogt’s journey from a modest upbringing in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, to his college golf days at Butler University, and his later-life resurgence into competitive amateur golf. He recounts his U.S. Open Qualifying experience, the emotional significance of his late father during that run, and the whirlwind aftermath of suddenly finding himself part of golf’s biggest stage.</span></p> <p><span>Vogt offers candid reflections on balancing a demanding professional career in dentistry with elite-level amateur competition, sharing how he relies on supportive colleagues and flexible scheduling to make it work. He opens up about nerves, lessons learned, and the surreal experience of teeing off at Oakmont in front of thousands—a moment where adrenaline met disbelief.</span></p> <p><span>The discussion also touches on broader themes in amateur golf: the evolution of college recruiting, the rising standard of competition, the mid-amateur “fraternity,” and the ongoing debate about reinstated former professionals competing in mid-am events. The conversation ends lightheartedly, with banter about future tournaments like the Gasparilla Invitational and the Jones Cup, showing Vogt’s grounded personality and enthusiasm for competing with his peers.</span></p> <p><span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mattvogt317/">Matt Vogt - Instagram</a></span><span><br><br><a href="https://hoo.be/thebackoftherange">The Back of the Range - All Access</a></span></p> <p><span><a href="http://www.thebackoftherange.com"><strong>Subscribe to The Back of the Range</strong></a></span></p> <p><span>Subscribe in <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-back-of-the-range/id1324297751">Apple Podcasts</a> and <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fshow%2F5emB9oBKJ8yAWc8FSZxb2l%3Fsi%3D3hCBQdWBRQeDQUuUedQOew&amp;h=ATMobR8QOw2r7resaKN_Dyv_e20PuQ4zV8ROlLGXkNc9zaq8ENC8amtyDuOx4r1esSG9YrXtIpqOYhmOmG5mXJwIsWQQukScKkCv4LYrC7fO6B4quA&amp;s=1">SPOTIFY!</a><br>Also Subscribe in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPN_bdDVAolnKPumG3C9l7A/featured">YouTube</a>,   <a href="https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;apn=com.google.android.music&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Iziruy5vh3vqsiku2to674gzioa?t%3DThe_Back_of_the_Range%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16">Google Play</a> , <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1324297751/the-back-of-the-range-golf-podcast">Overcast</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=161626&amp;refid=stpr">Stitcher</a> </span></p> <p><span><a href="https://linktr.ee/thebackoftherange"><strong>Follow on Social Media!</strong></a></span></p> <p><span>Email us:   <a href="mailto:ben@thebackoftherange.com">ben@thebackoftherange.com</a><br>Website: <a href="http://www.thebackoftherange.com/">www.thebackoftherange.com</a> </span></p> <div><span>Voice Work by <a href="https://www.mpvoice.com">Mitch Phillips</a> </span></div> Matt Vogt, Ben Adelberg, The Back of the Range, U.S. Open 2025, Oakmont Country Club, amateur golf, mid-amateur golf, Jones Cup, Gasparilla Invitational, Wine Valley Golf Club, Butler University, Cranberry Township, golf qualifier, USGA, golf career balance, dentistry, pressure in sports, mental toughness, reinstated amateurs, competitive golf journey. The guest on this episode of The Back of the Range is Matt Vogt, a dentist and accomplished mid-amateur golfer who earned one of the most memorable stories in 2025: qualifying for and competing in the U.S. Open at Oakmont.

The conversation covers Vogt’s journey from a modest upbringing in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, to his college golf days at Butler University, and his later-life resurgence into competitive amateur golf. He recounts his U.S. Open Qualifying experience, the emotional significance of his late father during that run, and the whirlwind aftermath of suddenly finding himself part of golf’s biggest stage.

Vogt offers candid reflections on balancing a demanding professional career in dentistry with elite-level amateur competition, sharing how he relies on supportive colleagues and flexible scheduling to make it work. He opens up about nerves, lessons learned, and the surreal experience of teeing off at Oakmont in front of thousands—a moment where adrenaline met disbelief.

The discussion also touches on broader themes in amateur golf: the evolution of college recruiting, the rising standard of competition, the mid-amateur “fraternity,” and the ongoing debate about reinstated former professionals competing in mid-am events. The conversation ends lightheartedly, with banter about future tournaments like the Gasparilla Invitational and the Jones Cup, showing Vogt’s grounded personality and enthusiasm for competing with his peers.

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]]> The guest on this episode of The Back of the Range is Matt Vogt, a dentist and accomplished mid-amateur golfer who earned one of the most memorable stories in 2025: qualifying for and competing in the U.S. Open at Oakmont.

The conversation covers Vogt’s journey from a modest upbringing in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, to his college golf days at Butler University, and his later-life resurgence into competitive amateur golf. He recounts his U.S. Open Qualifying experience, the emotional significance of his late father during that run, and the whirlwind aftermath of suddenly finding himself part of golf’s biggest stage.

Vogt offers candid reflections on balancing a demanding professional career in dentistry with elite-level amateur competition, sharing how he relies on supportive colleagues and flexible scheduling to make it work. He opens up about nerves, lessons learned, and the surreal experience of teeing off at Oakmont in front of thousands—a moment where adrenaline met disbelief.

The discussion also touches on broader themes in amateur golf: the evolution of college recruiting, the rising standard of competition, the mid-amateur “fraternity,” and the ongoing debate about reinstated former professionals competing in mid-am events. The conversation ends lightheartedly, with banter about future tournaments like the Gasparilla Invitational and the Jones Cup, showing Vogt’s grounded personality and enthusiasm for competing with his peers.

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]]> Ben Adelberg - Host of The Back of the Range http://thebackoftherange.fireside.fm/331 b70f9c0b-805c-4acb-a79b-8fb2d39e53e4 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0500 Ben Adelberg 331 Ben Adelberg - Host of The Back of the Range full Ben Adelberg After having 330 guests on The Back of the Range since 2018, I thought I'd see what it felt like to be interviewed at The Back of the Range. Special thanks to Stewart Hagestad for jumping in the chair to host this episode! 48:17 no <div> <span>After having 330 guests on The Back of the Range since 2018, I thought I'd see what it felt like to be interviewed at The Back of the Range. </span><span>Special thanks to Stewart Hagestad for jumping in the chair to host this episode!  </span><span><br><br><a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF50dlvVfv-XSiYI_jdRCEsWcuAePm-_x">The Story Within - The 2022 U.S. Amateur Documentary - Available Now on YouTube!</a></span> </div> <p><span><a href="https://imperialsports.com/product-category/the-back-of-the-range/">The Back of the Range Collection at Imperial Sports</a><br>COUPON CODE: BOTR15 for 15% your entire purchase!<br><br><a href="http://www.thebackoftherange.com"><strong>Subscribe to The Back of the Range</strong></a></span></p> <p><span>Subscribe in <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-back-of-the-range/id1324297751">Apple Podcasts</a> and <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fshow%2F5emB9oBKJ8yAWc8FSZxb2l%3Fsi%3D3hCBQdWBRQeDQUuUedQOew&amp;h=ATMobR8QOw2r7resaKN_Dyv_e20PuQ4zV8ROlLGXkNc9zaq8ENC8amtyDuOx4r1esSG9YrXtIpqOYhmOmG5mXJwIsWQQukScKkCv4LYrC7fO6B4quA&amp;s=1">SPOTIFY!</a><br>Also Subscribe in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPN_bdDVAolnKPumG3C9l7A/featured">YouTube</a>,   <a href="https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;apn=com.google.android.music&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Iziruy5vh3vqsiku2to674gzioa?t%3DThe_Back_of_the_Range%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16">Google Play</a> , <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1324297751/the-back-of-the-range-golf-podcast">Overcast</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=161626&amp;refid=stpr">Stitcher</a> </span></p> <p><span><a href="https://linktr.ee/thebackoftherange"><strong>Follow on Social Media!</strong></a></span></p> <p><span>Email us:   <a href="mailto:ben@thebackoftherange.com">ben@thebackoftherange.com</a><br>Website: <a href="http://www.thebackoftherange.com/">www.thebackoftherange.com</a> </span></p> <div><span>Voice Work by <a href="https://www.mpvoice.com">Mitch Phillips</a> </span></div> ben adelberg, the back of the range, stewart hagestad, golf podcast, amateur golf, usga, golf After having 330 guests on The Back of the Range since 2018, I thought I'd see what it felt like to be interviewed at The Back of the Range. Special thanks to Stewart Hagestad for jumping in the chair to host this episode!  

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]]> After having 330 guests on The Back of the Range since 2018, I thought I'd see what it felt like to be interviewed at The Back of the Range. Special thanks to Stewart Hagestad for jumping in the chair to host this episode!  

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]]> 2023 Elite Amateur Golf Series Preview Episode with Andy Priest, Exec. Director of Southern Golf Association http://thebackoftherange.fireside.fm/307 50e26459-c2ea-4d29-93c7-b5defc71031b Tue, 13 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0400 Ben Adelberg 307 2023 Elite Amateur Golf Series Preview Episode with Andy Priest, Exec. Director of Southern Golf Association full Ben Adelberg My guest on this episode is Andy Priest from the Elite Amateur Golf Series. In this episode, we spoke about the new partnership between the Elite Amateur Golf Series and The Back of the Range and what you can expect from an exciting summer of amateur golf! 53:21 no <div> <span>My guest on this episode is Andy Priest from the Elite Amateur Golf Series.  In this episode, we spoke about the new partnership between the Elite Amateur Golf Series and The Back of the Range and what you can expect from an exciting summer of amateur golf!</span><span><br></span> </div> <p><span><a href="https://www.eliteamateurgolfseries.org/">Elite Amateur Golf Series - Official Website</a></span></p> <p><span><a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF50dlvVfv-XSiYI_jdRCEsWcuAePm-_x">The Story Within - The 2022 U.S. Amateur Documentary - Available Now on YouTube!</a></span></p> <div><span><a href="https://imperialsports.com/product-category/the-back-of-the-range/">The Back of the Range Collection at Imperial Sports</a><br>COUPON CODE: BOTR15 for 15% your entire purchase!<br><br><a href="http://www.thebackoftherange.com"><strong>Subscribe to The Back of the Range</strong></a></span></div> <p><span>Subscribe in <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-back-of-the-range/id1324297751">Apple Podcasts</a> and <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fshow%2F5emB9oBKJ8yAWc8FSZxb2l%3Fsi%3D3hCBQdWBRQeDQUuUedQOew&amp;h=ATMobR8QOw2r7resaKN_Dyv_e20PuQ4zV8ROlLGXkNc9zaq8ENC8amtyDuOx4r1esSG9YrXtIpqOYhmOmG5mXJwIsWQQukScKkCv4LYrC7fO6B4quA&amp;s=1">SPOTIFY!</a><br>Also Subscribe in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPN_bdDVAolnKPumG3C9l7A/featured">YouTube</a>,   <a href="https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;apn=com.google.android.music&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Iziruy5vh3vqsiku2to674gzioa?t%3DThe_Back_of_the_Range%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16">Google Play</a> , <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1324297751/the-back-of-the-range-golf-podcast">Overcast</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=161626&amp;refid=stpr">Stitcher</a> </span></p> <p><span><a href="https://linktr.ee/thebackoftherange"><strong>Follow on Social Media!</strong></a></span></p> <p><span>Email us:   <a href="mailto:ben@thebackoftherange.com">ben@thebackoftherange.com</a><br>Website: <a href="http://www.thebackoftherange.com/">www.thebackoftherange.com</a> </span></p> <div><span>Voice Work by <a href="https://www.mpvoice.com">Mitch Phillips</a> </span></div> elite amateur golf series, the back of the range, amateur golf, college golf, usga, sunnehanna, northeast amateur, north & south amateur, pac coast amateur, western amateur, trans-miss amateur, southern amateur My guest on this episode is Andy Priest from the Elite Amateur Golf Series.  In this episode, we spoke about the new partnership between the Elite Amateur Golf Series and The Back of the Range and what you can expect from an exciting summer of amateur golf!

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]]> My guest on this episode is Andy Priest from the Elite Amateur Golf Series.  In this episode, we spoke about the new partnership between the Elite Amateur Golf Series and The Back of the Range and what you can expect from an exciting summer of amateur golf!

Elite Amateur Golf Series - Official Website

The Story Within - The 2022 U.S. Amateur Documentary - Available Now on YouTube!

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