The Back of the Range

My guest on this episode is Cole Anderson from the Florida State Seminoles Men's Golf Team.  The Camden, ME native enjoyed a breakout summer that found him in the final pairing of his hometown Korn Ferry Tour event alongside former college rival, Pierceson Coody.  We spoke about his childhood in Maine, what led him to Florida State, and the proper way to eat lobster while sailing your sc...

My guest on this episode is Brennan Webb, the head men's golf coach of the Tennessee Volunteers.  We spoke shortly after their win at the SEC Match Play over Vanderbilt and discussed the program's future and the road that led Coach Webb to Knoxville.   Brennan Webb - Tennessee Volunteers Men's Golf The Back of the Range Collection at Imperial Sports Subscribe to The Back of the Rang...

My guest on this episode is Ben Carr, the 2022 U.S. Amateur Runner-Up.  As many of you know, Ben made an incredible run at the U.S. Amateur this summer, before falling short in the final against Sam Bennett.  But I said the same thing to Ben that I said to Ollie Osborne and Austin Greaser, when they lost in their U.S. Amateur finals. If ever this is a time to be OK with getting second pl...

My guest on this episode is Rusty Strawn, the 2022 U.S. Senior Amateur Champion.  R usty has been on an incredible run this past summer playing non-stop and racking up impressive finishes, with the win at the U.S. Senior Amateur being the highlight.  We spoke about his start, what has led to his longevity, and how he prioritized family over golf early....which has led to a greater apprec...

My guest on this episode is Neal Shipley from The Ohio State University Men's Golf Team.  Neal captured the West Penn Open and the Penn State Am titles this summer and we spoke a lot about his start in the game and also the transfer process that led him to the Buckeyes.  I know that the transfer portal is a hot topic in collegiate athletics.....so thought that Neal would be the perfect p...

My guest on this episode is James Piot.  After capturing the 2021 U.S. Amateur at Oakmont, James returned to Michigan State for one final season of collegiate.  After his Masters and U.S. Open appearances, he started his professional career by starting the upstart LIV GOLF tour.  We spoke candidly about the decision to join LIV and his experiences in his first months as a profession...

My guests on this episode served as The Ridgewood Country Club's Championship Co-Chairs for the 122nd U.S. Amateur.  Kevin Shea and Mike Policano led a team of incredible people at Ridgewood that made the week of the U.S. Amateur so enjoyable for everyone on property.  Some fun stories from behind-the-scenes at Ridgewood! The Ridgewood Country Club - Official Website The Ridgewood Countr...

My guest on this episode is Maxwell Moldovan from The Ohio State University Men's Golf Team.  Coming off an All-American season and a U.S. Open appearance this summer at The Country Club, it could be another magical year for Max as he eyes a National Championship run for the Buckeyes. Maxwell Moldovan - The Ohio State University The Back of the Range Collection at Imperial Sports Subscribe to...

My guest on this episode is the 2016 Western Amateur Champion, Dylan Meyer.  The former All-American from the University of Illinois spoke about his journey as a professional, but we also looked back on his stellar amateur and collegiate career and what brought him success at Knollwood in 2016.  Fantastic conversation with one of the best amateurs to ever come out of the University of Il...

My guest on this episode is Drew Cohen, the man on the bag for one of the best amateurs in the world....Michael Thorbjornsen.    Drew Cohen - Instagram Subscribe to The Back of the Range Subscribe in Apple Podcasts and SPOTIFY! Also Subscribe in YouTube ,   Google Play , Overcast , Stitcher   Follow on Social Media! Email us:   ben@thebackoftherange.com Website: www.thebac...

My guest on this episode is the defending Chattanooga Choo Choo Invitational Champion, Tyler Johnson.  When the tournament is held at Council Fire Golf Club next week, you won't find anyone that has had more success there than Tyler.  Last summer, he won the Tennessee State Amateur AND the Choo Choo on that course and set some records along the way.   Tyler Johnson - University of T...

My guest on this episode is the defending Women's Western Amateur Champion, Marissa Wenzler.  We spoke about her run at Park Ridge last year and her incredible performance at the U.S. Women's Amateur at Westchester where she advanced to match play through a playoff and eventually defeated the #1 seed, Rachel Kuehn.  Great chat with one of the bright stars from the University of Kentucky'...

My guest on this episode is Sarah Lebrun Ingram, the victorious captain of the U.S. Curtis Cup team.  We spoke about her start in the game, her success as a career amateur, and what it was like leading players like Rose Zhang and Emilia Migliaccio to victory in Wales and also at Merion in convincing fashion. Subscribe to The Back of the Range Subscribe in Apple Podcasts and SPOTIFY! Also Subs...

My guest on this episode is Dylan Menante.  We caught up the day after his dominant and record-breaking performance at Wannamoisett Country Club as he defending his title at the Northeast Amateur.  Dylan shot 62-64-64-67 and won by NINE shots.  We chatted about his start in the game in California, the national championship run at Pepperdine, and what lies ahead for him at North Caro...

My guest on this episode is Misha Golod.  The four-time Ukrainian Junior Champion is now training full-time at the Leadbetter Academy in Orlando, Florida after his story was told by Golf Digest in March 2022.  David Leadbetter and Jim Nugent from Global Golf Post spearheaded the effort to change Misha's life and he is making the most of this opportunity.  Fantastic young man that ev...

My guest on this episode is Gus Barchers, the director of golf at Druid Hills Golf Club which is the host of The Dogwood Invitational.  We spoke about Gus' start in the game as well as the history of The Dogwood Invitational.  Perfect episode to provide you with some insight into the Dogwood! The Dogwood Invitational - Official Website The Dogwood Invitational - Instagram Subscribe to Th...

My guest on this final episode of the 2021-2022 college golf season is the assistant coach for the National Champion Texas Longhorns, Jean-Paul Hebert.  We spoke about his start in the game, especially when the guest's father and uncle are major champions.  JP had an incredible upbringing in the game surrounded by some of the greatest legends of Texas golf.  Demaret, Burke, Harmon.....

My guest on this episode is Zack Byers.  He is the first golfer in the history of Gardner-Webb University to make it to the National Championship.  Phenomenal story and achievement by this year's Big South Conference Champion! Zack Byers - Gardner-Webb University Subscribe to The Back of the Range Subscribe in Apple Podcasts and SPOTIFY! Also Subscribe in YouTube ,   Google Play , O...

My guest on this episode is Parker Gillam from Wake Forest Men's Golf.   The "old guy" on the team was an integral part of the Wake squad that captured the first ACC conference title for the Demon Deacons since 1989.  Parker and the team now head to the desert looking for more hardware to bring home to Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Parker Gillam - Wake Forest Men's Golf Parker Gillam -...

My guest on this episode returns to Grayhawk for one last run at a National Championship.  Logan McAllister and the Oklahoma Sooners fell to Pepperdine in the National Championship last year, but after amassing seven team victories this year....Logan and the Sooners will look for revenge this year in the desert. Logan McAllister - Oklahoma Men's Golf Logan McAllister - Instagram Subscribe to...

My guest on this episode is the ACC Freshman of the Year from Wake Forest University, Carolina Lopez-Chacarra.  We spoke about her journey from Madrid to the United States and her first year competing in college golf.  And of course, we spoke about her competitive relationship with her brother, Eugenio. Carolina Lopez-Chacarra - Wake Forest University Carolina Lopez-Chacarra - Instagram...

My guest on this episode is the head coach of the University of Texas Men's Golf Team, John Fields.  This episode is full of some great stories with some awesome takeaways for juniors and parents.   Along with leading the Longhorns to a National Championship in 2012, Coach Fields has nine NCAA Top-Five finishes to his name, 13 finishes in the Top-10, eight Big 12 Championships, 60 tourna...

In the final episode of the series of featuring members of the 2021 U.S. Curtis Cup team, Rachel Heck stops by The Back of the Range.  We spoke about her journey that led her to Stanford and how she balances a busy collegiate golf career with her schoolwork.   Rachel Heck - Stanford Women's Golf Rachel Heck - Artist Instagram Page "Raindelayz" Subscribe to The Back of the Range Subscribe...

My guest on this episode is Caleb Surratt.  He is the first back-to-back winner of the Terra Cotta Invitational presented by workday.  We spoke about his phenomenal play over the last year that has produced 6 wins and over 20 top-10 finishes.  Terra Cotta Invitational - Website Subscribe to The Back of the Range Subscribe in Apple Podcasts and SPOTIFY! Also Subscribe in YouTube , &n...

My guest on this episode is Luke Kluver.  The Jayhawks are in the midst of a record-breaking season with five tournament wins leading into the postseason.  Great conversation with the Nebraska native. Luke Kluver - Kansas Jayhawks Luke Kluver - Instagram Subscribe to The Back of the Range Subscribe in Apple Podcasts and SPOTIFY! Also Subscribe in YouTube ,   Google Play , Overcast ,...