The Back of the Range

My guest on this episode is Jackson Suber.  He is currently in his senior season at Ole Miss where the team just finished up their strongest fall season in years.  They pulled off the clean sweep at the White Sands Collegiate in the Bahamas.  Team title for the Rebels and individual title for Jackson.  We spoke about his experience at Ole Miss, what led him there, and we also d...

My guest on this episode is Andrew Kozan.  The Auburn alum ended his amateur career at the U.S. Open this year at Torrey Pines and then successfully secured his Korn Ferry Tour card for 2022.  We spoke about his start in the game in South Florida, making his PGA Tour debut at the age of 16, and how he handled the pressure of Q School. Andrew Kozan - Instagram Subscribe to The Back of the...

My guests on this episode are the co-hosts of the Clubs and Corks Golf Podcast, Luke Taylor and Ben Taylor.  These guys had me as a guest on their podcast and wanted to invite them back to be guests here at The Back of the Range!  I think Luke and I convinced Ben that he needs to play in another Open Championship before he turns 60! Subscribe to The Clubs and Corks Golf Podcast Ben Adelb...

Such a treat to have Walter Todd join me here at The Back of the Range. One of the great senior amateurs competing right now in South Carolina. Former Azalea and Jones Cup Senior Amateur Champion shares some stories from his time in the game and also his incredible performance at the East West Matches! Subscribe to The Back of the Range Subscribe in Apple Podcasts and SPOTIFY! Also Subscribe in Yo...

My guest on this episode is Scott Limbaugh, Head Men's Golf Coach at Vanderbilt University. Incredible insight from the 2017 National Coach of the Year and the man looking to lead the Commodores to back-to-back SEC Championships. Scott Limbaugh - Vanderbilt University Subscribe to The Back of the Range Subscribe in Apple Podcasts and SPOTIFY! Also Subscribe in YouTube ,   Google Play , Overca...

My guest on this episode is the 2019 U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur Champion, Ina Kim-Schaad.  We covered many topics, including her new role as a Mental Skills Instructor at Fearless Golf under Dr. Gio Valiante.  Incredible stories and insight that EVERYONE will enjoy!   Ina Kim-Schaad - Instagram Subscribe to The Back of the Range Subscribe in Apple Podcasts and SPOTIFY! Also Subscribe...

My guest on this episode is Allisen Corpuz from the victorious U.S. Curtis Cup team.  We spoke about her solid collegiate career and how she is preparing for the final stage of LPGA Q-Series later this year.   Allisen Corpuz - Instagram Subscribe to The Back of the Range Subscribe in Apple Podcasts and SPOTIFY! Also Subscribe in YouTube ,   Google Play , Overcast , Stitcher   F...

My guest on this episode is Team Canada amateur, Noah Steele.  How does a native of  Kingston, Ontario, Canada find himself playing his college golf at Sam Houston State University?  We spoke about his college career and his approach to transitioning into the professional ranks.  Noah also shared some Will Holcomb stories as well.  So we got THAT going for us on this episo...

My guest on this episode is Henry Shimp from the Stanford Cardinal.  He's entirely too smart for The Back of the Range, but I think I held my own during our conversation.  Mainly because I asked him not to use any big words.  He was a member of the 2019 National Championship team and we dissected that season and what lies ahead this year as he leads the team towards another potentia...

My guest on this episode is "friend of The Back of the Range" and 2021 U.S. Mid-Amateur Semifinalist, Nick Maccario.  Great stories and lessons from the 2020 Massachusetts Amateur Player of the Year.  We spoke about his journey, the best amateur tournaments in the world, and unlimited surf and turf at the Jones Cup. Nick Maccario - Instagram Subscribe to The Back of the Range Subscribe i...

My guest on this episode is James Piot, the 2021 U.S. Amateur Champion.  We spoke about his journey from junior golf with Michigan State and his incredible run this past summer that led him all the way to Oakmont and his come from behind victory in the finals against Austin Greaser.   James Piot - Michigan State University James Piot - Instagram Subscribe to The Back of the Range Subscri...

My guest on this episode helped Team USA capture the Curtis Cup in Wales.  Brooke Matthews is coming off a record-breaking win this season for Arkansas as well as a successful title defense at the Blessings.  Fantastic insight and laughs in this episode with one of the longest hitters in the women's game! Brooke Matthews - University of Arkansas Brooke Matthews - Instagram Subscribe to T...

My guest on this episode really has done it all in the game of golf over the course of his career.  U.S. Amateur Champion, U.S. Open Champion, Walker Cupper and Ryder Cupper, and Players Champion.  Jerry Pate's career is an incredible story and we spoke about his achievements and also previewed the upcoming SEC Match Play that he will be hosting at Shoal Creek! Jerry Pate - Official Webs...

My guest on this episode was the runner-up at the 2021 U.S. Amateur.  Austin Greaser came into the Sunnehanna Amateur in June ranked #139 in the world.  Now he is ranked #30.  We spoke about his incredible summer, his start in the game in Vandalia, Ohio, and what ultimately led him to play for the Tarheels at UNC. Austin Greaser - University of North Carolina Subscribe to The Back o...

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. Subscribe to The Back of the Range Subscribe in Apple Podcasts and SPOTIFY! Also Subscribe in YouTube ,   Google Play , Overcast , Stitche...

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. Only One Shot Golf Po...

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.   Rachel Kuehn - Wake Forest University Women's Golf Rachel Kuehn - Instagram Subscribe to The Back of the Range Subsc...

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.    Sam Bennett - Texas A&M Univ...

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!   Photo:   Oisin Keniry / USGA Emilia...

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! Jensen Castle - Kentucky Women's Golf Je...

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 fo...

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. Westchester Country Club - Website New Merch IN STOCK!  Available for sale HERE. Subscribe to The Back of the Range Subscri...

My special guests on this episode are Rick and Charlie Waddell.  Rick is the tournament chairman of the Western Amateur this year, not only is he a member of Glen View but so is his son Charlie.  In fact, Charlie is in the field this week, joining other strong mid-ams such as Hagestad and Rank, after winning the club championship at Glen View.  It's a special week for the Waddell fa...

My guest on this episode is John Gough.  John wrapped up an impressive five years at Charlotte and is the new Palmetto Amateur Champion.  Great conversation with the very first Englishman to win this prestigious championship!    John Gough - Charlotte 49ers Golf John Gough - Instagram New Merch IN STOCK!  Available for sale HERE. Subscribe to The Back of the Range Subscrib...