The Back of the Range

Shannon Johnson - 2018 U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur Champion

January 23rd, 2019  |  1 hr 29 secs

USGA, golf, indiana golf, lpga, parziale, ping, shannon johnson, south dakota golf, thorny lea, us mid am, women's golf

Our guest this week is Shannon Johnson, the 2018 US Women's Mid Amateur Champion. Shannon has played in 13 USGA Championships and has racked up 13 state titles in her home state of South Dakota including four straight Women’s Amateur titles between 2003-06. We talked about her amateur career, her decision to stay an amateur, and her home course of Thorny Lea in Massachucets. Does that name ring a bell? That's Matt Parziale's club. He won the 2017 US Mid Amateur.....so clearly we had to talk about Parz and the culture at Thorny Lea.

Jim Demick - Executive Director, Florida State Golf Association

January 10th, 2019  |  1 hr 1 min

USGA, amateur golf, florida golf, fsga, jeff golden, lexi thompson, marc dull, pga tour

Our guest this week is Jim Demick, the Executive Director of the Florida State Golf Association. This episode was recorded at FSGA headquarters in Tampa, Florida. We talked about how the biggest state golf association in the United States manages over 600 days of tournament competition, 38 state championships, and all of the people that make it happen. We also talked about where he was in 1986 when Jack Nicklaus won The Masters. (HE WAS THERE!)

Stewart Hagestad, 2016 U.S. Mid-Amateur Champ

December 19th, 2018  |  1 hr 19 mins

Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, Ryder Cup, USGA, amateurgolf.com, golf, masters, stewart hagestad, usc golf, walker cup

Our guest this week is Stewart Hagestad. The 2016 U.S. Mid Amateur champion and 2017 US Walker Cup member talks about his college days at USC, fighting off nerves to make the cut at The Masters, and his decision to be a career amateur. Stewart also talks about his junior golf days with his pals Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth.

Cole Hammer, University of Texas Freshman Phenom

November 14th, 2018  |  44 mins 2 secs

USGA, amateur golf, cole hammer, college golf, golf, podcast, spieth, texas

Our guest this week is Cole Hammer, freshman sensation from the University of Texas Men's Golf Team.

If you follow amateur golf, you've probably heard of Cole Hammer. As a 15 year-old, he burst on the scene at the 2015 U.S. Open. He hasn't slowed down since. After winning the 2018 US Four Ball with partner Garrett Barber earlier this year, he captured the Western Amateur as well as semifinalist honors at the US Amateur AND Junior Amateur. A tremendous young man out of Texas with a bright future ahead of him.

Dennis Walters, 2018 Bob Jones Award Winner and 2019 World Golf HOF Inductee

November 8th, 2018  |  1 hr 30 secs

Jack Nicklaus, USGA, World Golf Hall of Fame, amateur golf, dennis walters, golf, pga of america, podcast, tiger woods

Our guest this week is Dennis Walters, the star of the Dennis Walters Golf Show!

Dennis is one of only eleven honorary lifetime members of The PGA of America. The PGA of America. Earlier this year, the USGA awarded Dennis with the Bob Jones Award during the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills. Next year, Dennis will be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame.

Dennis was an exceptional collegiate player, but before he was able to chase down the dream of playing on the PGA Tour, he had a tragic accident that left him paralyzed. As you'll find out in this episode, that didn't stop him from finding a different way to play golf. Eventually, he developed the Dennis Walters Golf Show and has been on his OWN tour for over 40 years. He's performed over 3K shows all over the world. His trick shot artistry may be the glitz and glam of the show, but most importantly....he provides a message of positivity and hard work to his audiences.

Mark Roberts - The World's Most Famous Streaker

October 10th, 2018  |  1 hr 1 min

Ryder Cup, USGA, Wimbledon, golf, mark roberts, pga, streaker, super bowl, the open, tiger

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.

Matt Parziale - 2017 U.S. Mid-Amateur Champion

September 27th, 2018  |  30 mins 3 secs

USGA, amateur golf, golf, matt parziale, pga, podcast, us mid amateur, walker cup

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

USGA, amateur golf, golf, mike mccoy, pga tour, podcast, tiger woods, 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

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

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.

Hannah Fleming - Assistant Curator, British Golf Museum

August 30th, 2018  |  50 mins 42 secs

Ryder Cup, USGA, british open, claret jub, henrik stenson, jordan speith, old tom morris, open championship, r&a, st. andrews

Our guest this week is Hannah Fleming, the assistant curator of The British Golf Museum in St. Andrews, Scotland! Very educational and interesting episode revolving around golf history, interesting artifacts at the museum, and the origination of the Claret Jug. Great episode for anyone interested in golf!