The Back of the Range
Weekly interviews from prominent amateurs, coaches, and personalities from the game of golf!
Displaying items 61-70 of 219 in total of The Back of the Range with the tag "usga".
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Chip Brooke - 2021 Gasparilla Invitational Champion
February 15th, 2022 | 1 hr 1 min
Pirates, USGA, amateur golf, chip brooke, gasparilla invitational, mid-amateur golf, palma ceia, tampa, titleist
My guest on this episode is the reigning Gasparilla Invitational Champion, Chip Brooke. We spoke about his incredible season in 2021 where he picked up another huge win at Birmingham and we previewed this year's Gasparilla and what makes this tournament held at historic Palma Ceia G&CC so special.
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Martha Lang - A Lifetime of Excellence in Amateur Golf
February 10th, 2022 | 56 mins
USGA, alabama golf, amateur golf, curtis cup, danielle kang, jessica korda, martha lang, shoal creek, u.s. amateur, women's golf
My guest on this episode is Martha Lang. She is a past winner of the U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur, has played and captained in the Curtis Cup, and has served the game on every USGA Committee you can imagine. Such an honor to have Martha stop by The Back of the Range!
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Bill Jones - 2022 Jones Cup Invitational Preview
February 1st, 2022 | 27 mins 24 secs
USGA, amateur golf, bill jones, golf podcast, jones cup invitational, ocean forest golf club, sea island, walker cup
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.
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Rose Zhang - Stanford's #1 Ranked Amateur in the World
January 31st, 2022 | 41 mins 36 secs
USGA, ajga, amateur golf, anne walker, college golf, curtis cup, golf podcast, lpga tour, rachel heck, rose zhang, stanford
My guest on this episode is the #1 ranked amateur in the world, Rose Zhang. Fantastic conversation with the Stanford freshman that picked up three wins in her fall campaign and will be looking to lead the Cardinal to another National Championship this spring. Great insight and advice for players of all ages!
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Brenda Corrie Kuehn - Wake Forest Amateur Legend
January 25th, 2022 | 1 hr 13 mins
USGA, amateur golf, brenda corrie kuehn, casa de campo, curtis cup, golf podcast, lpga tour, rachel kuehn, wake forest
My guest on this episode is Brenda Corrie-Kuehn. This Wake Forest Hall-of-Famer is a two-time Curtis Cupper and a two-time U.S. Amateur Medalist. She played in over 40 USGA Championships....and apparently her kids play some golf as well??!?
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Gina Kim - Duke All-American Ready to Make The Move to the LPGA Tour
January 19th, 2022 | 1 hr 1 min
USGA, amateur golf, blue devils, chapel hill, college golf, curtis cup, duke, gina kim, pxg
My guest on this episode is Gina Kim from Duke University. She checked every box in junior and amateur golf and is now moving on to the LPGA Tour after getting through Qualifying School.
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Dottie Pepper - Major Champion Shares Stories From Her New Book
January 6th, 2022 | 1 hr 3 mins
Ryder Cup, USGA, cbs sports, curtis cup, dottie pepper, golf podcast, letters to a future champion, mr. pulver, the masters
We kick off 2022 with a visit from one of my favorite guests, Dottie Pepper! Dottie shares some stories from her new book, Letters to a Future Champion: My Time with Mr. Pulver. We also spoke about the year of 2021 which included the U.S. team recapturing the Ryder Cup, Phil winning the PGA Championship, and some interesting thoughts on the LPGA!
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David Shefter - USGA Senior Staff Writer
December 8th, 2021 | 1 hr 18 mins
USGA, amateur golf, david shefter, golf, golf podcast, michelle wie, u.s. open, walker cup
My guest on this episode is David Shefter. Over 20 years experience as a staff writer for the United States Golf Association....think he's seen a few things? From the frenzy created by Michelle Wie playing in the U.S. Amateur Public Links to Chambers Bay and everywhere in between.....Shefty has been there for it all and has the incredible stories to prove it! All-time episode!
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Elite Amateur Golf Series - Interview with Andy Priest, Exec. Director of Southern Golf Association
December 8th, 2021 | 32 mins 23 secs
USGA, amateur golf, elite amateur golf series, north and south amateur, northeast amateur, pacific coast amateur, southern golf association, sunnehanna amateur, trans-miss amateur, western golf association
My guest on this episode is Andy Priest, the executive director of the Southern Golf Association. We spoke about the newly announced Elite Amateur Golf Series. The seven championships that make up the series have a distinguished history hosting the top talent and competitive play in amateur golf. These championships are the Sunnehanna Amateur, Northeast Amateur, North & South Amateur, Trans-Mississippi Amateur, Southern Amateur, Pacific Coast Amateur and Western Amateur.
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Kevin Marsh - 2005 United States Mid-Amateur Champion
December 3rd, 2021 | 1 hr 3 mins
USGA, amateur golf, east west matches, golf podcast, jason gore, kevin marsh, maridoe golf club, ncaa, pepperdine, the masters, tiger woods, u.s. mid amateur
My guest on this episode is the 2005 United States Mid-Am Champion, Kevin Marsh. Phenomenal stories from his days as a pro and his 20 years as a reinstated amateur. Ohhh, and possibly the best Tiger Woods story ever shared at The Back of the Range.