The Back of the Range

Matt Parziale - Returning to the U.S. Mid Amateur

September 27th, 2021  |  28 mins 39 secs

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My guest on this episode returned this week to the U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship at Sankaty Head to recapture another title. While Matt Parziale did not make match play this year, it is ALWAYS fun to reconnect with the 2017 U.S. Mid-Amateur Champion.

Jim Gallagher Jr. - Stories from the 1993 Ryder Cup

September 23rd, 2021  |  1 hr 21 mins

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My guest on this episode is five-time PGA Tour Winner, Jim Gallagher, Jr. We spoke about his start in the game and his victories on tour, as well as the incredible 1993 Ryder Cup win for the United States where Jim defeated Seve Ballesteros in the singles matches. A fantastic storyteller at Golf Channel that is also the host of his own podcast, Only One Shot Golf.

Rachel Kuehn - Wake Forest All-American and Curtis Cup Hero

September 13th, 2021  |  55 mins 43 secs

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My guest on this episode helped Team USA capture the Curtis Cup in Wales. Rachel Kuehn is an All-American at Wake Forest and secured the winning point for the Americans. Actually, so did her Mom in 1998! Tons of incredible stories and laughs in this episode.

Sam Bennett - Texas A&M's All-American Star

September 9th, 2021  |  47 mins 10 secs

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My guest on this episode is Sam Bennett from Texas A&M University. This All-American is coming off of a three win season and will be contending for a SEC Championship this season. We spoke about his start in the game, what makes Madisonville, Texas so special, and his best career round. Think it is a 59? Nope. Try 55.

Emilia Migliaccio - 2021 U.S. Curtis Cupper

September 2nd, 2021  |  59 mins

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My guest on this episode just returned from Wales as part of the victorious United States Curtis Cup team. Emilia Migliaccio wrapped up an All-American career at Wake Forest and is now focusing on the next chapter in her life.....which doesn't include professional golf! Great stories and insight from one of the best amateurs in the world!

Michael Thorbjornsen - 2021 Western Amateur Champion

August 31st, 2021  |  53 mins 36 secs

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Jensen Castle - 2021 U.S. Women's Amateur Champion

August 26th, 2021  |  54 mins 32 secs

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My guest on this episode is the 2021 U.S. Women's Amateur Champion, Jensen Castle. We discussed her start in the game in South Carolina, what led her to Kentucky, and the improbable run at Westchester that led her to the title and a spot on the 2021 Curtis Cup team. Fantastic stories and insight into her special week at the U.S. Women's Amateur!

Darren Carroll - Award-Winning Golf Photographer

August 20th, 2021  |  1 hr 14 mins

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My guest on this episode is Darren Carroll. If you have seen incredible photographs from USGA events, there is an excellent chance that Darren was behind the camera when the shutter button was pressed. His work has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Golf World, and Golf Digest and he serves as a photography consultant to the PGA of America, and is also part of the photography team for both the U.S. Open Golf and U.S. Open Tennis championships. Great stories from behind the viewfinder by one of the best golf photographers in the world.

Mary Ann Sullivan - Co-Chair for the U.S. Women's Amateur at Westchester C.C.

August 6th, 2021  |  41 mins 22 secs

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My guest on this episode is Mary Ann Sullivan, the co-chair of the U.S. Women's Amateur at historic Westchester Country Club. We spoke about the rich history of the club and the prospect of welcoming the best amateurs in the world to her home club in Rye, New York.

Ryan Frazer - Junior Golf Insider Previews the U.S. Junior

July 19th, 2021  |  55 mins 5 secs

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My guest on this U.S. Junior Amateur preview episode is Ryan Frazer. Ryan is considered one of the most knowledgeable resources in the world of junior golf and is trusted by players, parents, and coaches across the country. We spoke about his company, Agora Golf, and who everyone should keep an eye out for this week at Country Club of North Carolina.