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THE BACKYARD CUP EP. 3 --> OUT NOW Logan Linkmeyer aka "Link" stops by the pod to talk through The Backyard Cup, becoming a videographer for NBA superstars, and his journey into YouTube golf. Link and his team just pulled off one of the biggest YouTube golf events of all-time. 10 NBA players vs 10 content creators at Pinehurst #2. James and Link talk through production and what it took for him...

Harrison Sims is just an elite human being. After a stellar amateur career, Harrison committed to a Top-40 program (Cincinnati) with the hopes of making it to the PGA Tour. Like most collegiate golfers (> 99% to be exact), Harrison realized, in time, those "hopes" were never going to materialize. What happens when the single most important piece of your identity suddenly becomes untrue? In this...

Tad Griffin aka "Clutch Mikey" stops by Swing State University to reminisce with the boys (Anthony De Schutter & James) on the greatest golf interview of all time. In the funniest episode to date, we talk what it's like to go viral, Waffle House NIL deals, and so much more. You do not want to miss this episode... "Mess around and find out" --> We dare you!

Johnny Tan!! In 2023, Johnny opened the coolest golf & coffee third space the world had ever seen (Johnny's Golf Shop) . Since then, Johnny has become a leading golf content creator in Australia, telling stories and providing reviews for some of the most meaningful courses in the country (JohnnysGolfShots) . Johnny also serves as the co-host of the Tee It Up Podcast ... a podcast devoted to In...

College golf is back!! And we couldn't think of a better guest to kick of the 26-27 season than with Blake Smart, head coach of the Memphis Tigers. Coach Smart and the Tigers are coming off a National Championship appearance this past season and with four returning starters to the lineup, they will look to leverage that experience heading into the new year. From being an All-American as a player,...

We got Bhavi!! Bhavi Sohal stops by campus to drop some gems on turning pro, creating golf content, and what it looks like to work for one of the game's sickest grip manufacturers (Garsen Golf). The former Oakland University Golden Grizzly and Horizon League All-Conference ATHLETE has begun to pave the way for golf content creators and is an absolutely joy to be around. Stay to the end for a colle...

WE GOT A HEAD COACH! Easton Key, head coach of the Austin Peay State Governors, joins the pod on the brink of the fall season as our FIRST head coach in Swing State University history. As we reflect on his 12-year career in college coaching, we talk about All-Americans he's coached, recruiting The Delta vs. Middle TN, and we look ahead to the 26-27 season with the Govs. Easton is the man! A true S...

Season 2 is here!! This week on Swing State University, we are joined by Mason McAnnally (PT, DPT) , founder and CEO of ProLevel Phyisio. Based out of Birmingham, AL, ProLevel seeks to build stronger, faster, and more resilient golfers by leveraging an individualized approach to fitness and rehab. During his career, Mason has worked with some of the best golfers on the planet (Gordon Sargant, Smyl...

Diego Lourenco, Junior at Memphis, joins Swing State University for our last episode of the Spring Season! Diego is a 3x winner at the D1 level with wins in each of his first three years at the U of M. After winning at the Colleton Collegiate (hosted by Michigan St.) just one month ago, Diego has his eyes set on the postseason... starting at the AAC Championship set to take place April 27th - 29th...

To Hell and Back... Carson Baez (Sophomore at the University of Richmond) is one of the best players in college golf, but his journey has been anything but conventional. From being one of the top juniors on the planet, to falling all the way to 1747th in world junior golf rankings, Carson has once again established himself as a premier talent at the D1 level. James and Carson talk through Carson's...

Alejandro Formosa, freshman at Columbia University, joins Swing State University to talk through his first year in The City! We talk golf in NYC, being a student athlete in the Ivy League, and much more! Earlier this year, after an incredible start to his freshman year, Alejandro was invited to play in the Collegiate Showcase hosted by The Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club in Los Angele...

The Final Chapter. Thomas Schmidt joins Swing State University on the heels of his final Spring season. We talk through Thomas' big wins throughout his career, what he's learned along the way, and conclude with a Swing State Six-Pack for the ages! Thomas is currently a senior at Arkansas State University, a five-time winner at the D1 level, 2x Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year, finalist for t...

FAMILY REUNION! James Boone (Host) and Daniel Boone Jr. (UNC Charlotte) team up for Swing State University's 11th episode! The guys discuss the Boone family lineage, the importance of fit when choosing a school, and Daniel's growth and development as a college golfer. Daniel is currently a junior at UNC Charlotte and was a member of the AAC's All Conference Team this past year. Dan is currently ra...

Anthony De Schutter... Haskins Award Finalist, #1 ranked player in the Missouri Valley Conference, 3x winner at the D1 level, 2025 Dutch Am Champion, and Senior at Southern Illinois University joins Swing State University for our TENTH EPISODE. This one's special. Swing State University, now enrolling.

Gavin Isbell, sophomore from Samford University, joins Swing State U for the first show of the Spring season. College golf is back and we couldn't be more grateful to kick off the Spring with Trussville's finest! Gavin walks us through his sick golf journey and recent success, the golf scene in Bham, how his faith influences his day to day, best places to eat in Homewood, and oh yeah... STEP SING?...

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On this episode of Swing State University, James Boone sits down with Daniel Tjahjakartana, founder of Orange Grounds Golf & Coffee, a one‑of‑a‑kind space redefining what golf culture can look like in Jakarta, Indonesia, the largest city on the planet. After more than a decade in food and beverage, Daniel blended three worlds rarely seen together—specialty coffee, curated golf gear, and a free...

What happens when a top 100 coffee shop in the world meets the game of golf? In this episode of Swing State University, James sits down with Bartholomew Jones, co-founder of CxffeeBlack—a Memphis-based coffee brand making waves globally. From building the first all-Black coffee supply chain to partnering with the PGA Tour, Bartholomew shares his incredible journey of faith, leadership, and innovat...

JAMAL HUTCHISON, Junior at North Carolina Central University, NEC all conference, and 2X winner at the D1 level joins Swing State U to close out our LAST SHOW of 2025!! We talk about an unforgettable official visit, NIL deal with Webb Simpson, and SO MUCH MORE!! * * Swing State University, now enrolling.

Swing State U is BACK! This time w/ Memphis' own Jackson McCommon! We get the inside scoop on the Memphis golf scene, Jackson's growth as a player, the highs and lows of the transfer portal, and playing in the BIG 12 w/ THE IOWA STATE CYLCONES. Swing State University, now enrolling.

Jacob Lang is one cool cat... wildCAT, that is. Jacob joins Swing State University for our coolest episode to date! We get to hear about Jacob's journey in golf, UK's bright future, what songs will make you play golf as good as Jacob, practice plans, and so much more!!! Swing State University, now enrolling.

Redshirt Sophomore, Trey Wall (2024 Kentucky State Am & 2025 Missouri Valley Conference Champion), of THE Murray State University joins us for our second show. Trey is the BEST!! We dive deep into what has enabled his success, we discuss the value of a redshirt year, we talk hoops, we talk Murray State, WKY, and so much more! Swing State University, now enrolling.

Gage Doyle, junior at Western Kentucky, joins Swing State University for our innagural show! In his third year at WKU, Gage has made a huge leap and we get the chance to hear about his college golf journey, what's contributed to his success, and what's ahead for him! * * Swing State University, now enrolling.