The Back of the Range

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.

Jake Holbrook - 2023 Trans-Miss Amateur Champion

July 17th, 2023  |  58 mins 27 secs

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​In this epsiode, we recap the Trans-Miss Amateur with the Executive Director, Rob Addington, and the new champion Jake Holbrook. Jake captured the win in dramatic fashion by sinking a 60-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole to defeat Neal Shipley.

Nathan Weant - Texas Tech Assistant Men's Golf Coach

May 16th, 2023  |  1 hr 14 mins

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My guest this week is Nathan Weant, the assistant coach for the men's golf team at Texas Tech University. He's got the Texas drawl, the handlebar mustache, and more than a few funny one-liners....you'll love this episode of one man's journey in college golf.

Will Zalatoris - 2021 Masters Runner-Up Returns To Recap His Breakthrough Season

December 29th, 2021  |  1 hr 9 mins

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My guest on the final episode of 2021 is Will Zalatoris. Always fun to have Will on the podcast. This is his 3rd appearance and we spoke about his phenomenal 2021 season highlighted by his runner-up finish at The Masters.

Braden Thornberry - Ole Miss Star Climbing the Ranks of the Korn Ferry Tour

December 23rd, 2021  |  1 hr 33 secs

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My guest on this episode is Braden Thornberry. We spoke about Braden's legendary collegiate career at Ole Miss that culminated in him winning the National Championship at Rich Harvest Farms. He was also a member of the juggernaut 2017 Walker Cup Team that included names like Morikawa, Hagestad, McNealy, and Zalatoris. Lots of great stories in this one!

Davis Riley - Winning at Every Level

June 18th, 2020  |  1 hr 15 mins

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My guest on this episode is Davis Riley, from Hattiesburg, MS. Davis has been a success at every level of the game. From winning U.S. KIDS events, becoming an AJGA All-American, two-time runner-up at the U.S. Junior and stardom at Alabama. Now, Davis is competing on the Korn Ferry Tour and before the coronavirus put a halt to this season, he picked up his first win on the tour in Panama. We had a great conversation about life on tour and the incredible way that he punched his ticket to the U.S. Open in 2015.

Will Zalatoris - Stories from the Maridoe Samaritan

May 1st, 2020  |  49 mins 9 secs

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My special guest today is Will Zalatoris! He joins me for a quick chat after the successful Maridoe Samaritan event that helped raise money for caddies and featured players like Viktor Hovland, Tony Romo, Scottie Scheffler, and Jordan Spieth! Learn more about how they pulled off this amazing tournament while adhering to social distancing policies!

Will Zalatoris - Memories from the 2017 Walker Cup Matches

October 2nd, 2019  |  51 mins 7 secs

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Will Zalatoris joins us this week at The Back of the Range Golf Podcast direct from the Albertson's Boise Open during the KornFerry Tour Finals. We chat about his experience this year on tour and also his fond memories from the 2017 Walker Cup. Will went 3-1 in his matches as the U.S. defeated GB&I by the score of 19-7.