The Back of the Range

Jim Anderson - Arizona Men's Golf Coach

August 27th, 2026  |  39 mins 55 secs

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Jim Anderson, Arizona men’s golf coach, talks through the build of a program that is both highly competitive and deeply relationship driven. He explains how the Wildcats are preparing for a new season, what adding associate head coach Alan Murray has meant, and why last year’s NCAA semifinal run proved the program can win it all. In this episode, Ben and Anderson also dig into the realities of college golf today, from transfer portal and NIL pressures to the challenge of building real team chemistry across a roster that spans multiple countries.

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.

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.

Jerry Haas - Wake Forest Men's Golf Coach

August 26th, 2026  |  1 hr 10 mins

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For nearly three decades, Jerry Haas has been the steady hand behind one of the most consistent programs in college golf. Since taking over at Wake Forest in 1997, Haas has guided the Demon Deacons to a nation-leading 48 NCAA Championship appearances, more than 40 tournament victories, and a 2022 ACC Championship — building a program that has become a fixture on the national stage.

But before he was building a dynasty on the sideline, Jerry Haas was building his own game inside one of golf's most storied families. A two-time Illinois Amateur champion, All-American at Wake Forest, and PGA Tour winner, Haas comes from a lineage that includes his brother Jay — an 18-time PGA Tour winner — and his nephew Bill Haas, a FedEx Cup champion who also happened to play for him at Wake Forest.

In this episode, Jerry opens up about what it was like growing up around that kind of golf pedigree, the moment he decided to trade the Tour for the sideline, and how he's kept Wake Forest golf relevant through three decades of change — from scholarship rules to NIL to the transfer portal. We talk about what he actually looks for in a recruit beyond a swing or a scoring average and the stories — not the headlines — that he says tell you everything about what this game teaches young people.

Houston Moore - UTRGV Director of Golf

August 26th, 2026  |  17 mins 25 secs

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My guest on this episode of The Back of the Range is Houston Moore, the director of golf for the UTRGV Men's and Women's Golf Programs.

Josh Brewer - Eastern Michigan Women's Golf

August 21st, 2026  |  50 mins 54 secs

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My guest on this episode of The Back of the Range is Josh Brewer, head coach of the Eastern Michigan Women's Golf Program. We spoke about last season's run at the National Championship and what lies ahead for the program.

Ryan Hybl - Georgia Tech Men's Golf

August 21st, 2026  |  37 mins 2 secs

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My guest on this episode of The Back of the Range is the new head coach of the Georgia Tech Men's Golf program, Ryan Hybl.

Matt Vogt - Mid-Am Qualifies for U.S. Open

December 26th, 2025  |  1 hr 15 mins

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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.

Ben Adelberg - Host of The Back of the Range

January 29th, 2024  |  48 mins 17 secs

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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!

2023 Elite Amateur Golf Series Preview Episode with Andy Priest, Exec. Director of Southern Golf Association

June 13th, 2023  |  53 mins 21 secs

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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!