Bay State Golf Podcast

This week's guest is Lillian Guleserian, the 2026 New England Women's Amateur champion and Penn State freshman, fresh off her comeback win at Concord Country Club. Lillian breaks down the dramatic back nine of the final round, rallying from four shots ...

The Massachusetts Amateur is here, and Sean Melia is joined by Paul Burke for a deep dive into the state's premier amateur event. With the tournament heading to Winchester Country Club (July 6–10) for just the eighth time in history, Sean and Paul brea...

Episode Description: 2026 Massachusetts Open champion Evan Harmeling joins Sean Melia to break down his wire-to-wire win at Oyster Harbors. Evan shares how a 73 in brutal wind on Day 1 didn't rattle him, why he refused to look at a leaderboard all week...

Sean and Paul are ready for the U.S. Open. They break down everything ahead of US Open week at Shinnecock Hills — one of the most demanding venues in major championship golf. They revisit the 2004 Sunday massacre (scoring average: 78.73), debate the US...

The 116th Mass Open is coming to Oyster Harbors from June 9-11. Dan joins Sean to talk through some storylines, history, and players to watch.

Sean Melia sits down with the 2025 Massachusetts Mixed Masters Four-Ball champions, Conor McCormack and Alexis Florio, fresh off their win at Willowbend. The pair, who met at Woodland CC when Alexis worked their in the summer of 2025, break down how th...

Sean sits down with Marcus El, General Manager of Scoreboard Powered by Clipped, live from Omni La Costa. The two dig into Eastern Michigan's stunning run to the women's Final Four, what it says about the changing landscape of college athletics, and wh...

Ryan Downes joins the Bay State Golf Podcast fresh off helping Vanderbilt win the NCAA Regional title — and ahead of a trip to La Costa for the National Championship. The Longmeadow native talks about what it takes to compete at the highest level of co...

Shane Walsh and Chris Gatcomb came out of nowhere to win the 2026 Massachusetts Four-Ball at Indian Pond and Waverly Oaks — and they did it the hard way: seven-under in miserable cold and rain, a hole-in-one from Chris, an agonizing wait on the leaderb...

Sean and Burke are back to break down the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club — the major that sneaks up on you after a month of no-cut, no-stakes tournaments. Burke shares his firsthand take on Aronimink after playing it and attending the 201...

It's Masters Week and I'm joined by Paul Burke (Azalea cocktail in hand) for our annual Masters preview. We kick things off by marking a historic moment: for the first time since 1994, neither Tiger Woods nor Phil Mickelson will tee it up at Augusta Na...

Planning the ultimate golf day near Boston? In this video, I break down four affordable 36-hole combinations all within 30 miles of the city — and all under $170! Courses Covered: 1. D.W. Field + Easton Country Club (South of Boston) → Weekend: $127 | ...

A lot has happened this winter in Massachusetts golf — and we're breaking it all down in one place. From surprise sales to solar field conversions, here's everything you need to know before the 2026 season tees off. Courses discussed: - Whaling City Go...

Is a winter day trip to Nantucket actually worth it for golf? In this podcast (which you can watch on YouTube), I break down the real, door-to-door cost of playing Miacomet Golf Course in the winter, where greens fees drop from $255 in the summer to $7...

What are the defining shots in major championship golf over the last 25 years? Sean, Jed, and Paul draft the 15 most impactful shots from 2000–2025 — the ones that altered careers, flipped leaderboards, and created the “I remember where I was” moments ...

Ranking the five best public Donald Ross golf courses in Massachusetts in honor of his birthday this week.. This list is built on three things: - Have I played it? - Shot value - Walkability - The phone-call test — if a friend called the night before a...

One of the most neglected golf courses in Massachusetts might finally get the renovation it deserves. In this video, I break down my three big hopes for the future of Leo J. Martin Golf Course—a place with deep community value, passionate players, and ...

For almost a century, Cape Cod Country Club has been one of the jewels of public golf in Massachusetts — a Devereux Emmet and Alfred Tull design that’s hosted Mass Opens, legendary exhibitions, and generations of local golfers. But now, this beloved co...

As fall fades and winter looms, there’s still time for a few unforgettable rounds across Massachusetts golf courses. In this video, I share 10 must-play spots before the season ends — from Cape Cod Country Club and Taconic to Franklin Park and Miacomet...

September Golf Recap: 9 courses, 6 new checks, and one West Coast detour. I sprinted through Cape Cod with a four-day run and squeezed in Whitinsville plus a Walker Cup–adjacent round at Poppy Hills. Quick hits on conditions, vibe, difficulty, and a ho...

In this Ryder Cup 2025 preview, Sean Melia and Paul Burke dive into every major storyline shaping golf’s biggest team event. From Bethpage Black’s iconic setup and rowdy New York crowds to the captaincy drama surrounding Keegan Bradley, Luke Donald, an...

Junior golf, coaching philosophy, and the surge of competitive golf in Massachusetts—all with Coach Dan (Dan Boisvert of Pin High Golf). We dig into training juniors/college players, how to set realistic expectations, avoiding burnout, indoor vs. outdo...

Looking for the best golf courses in Massachusetts to play before the season ends? I’ve played 157 courses across the state and narrowed it down to 10 that are worth checking out. From splurge-worthy tracks to hidden value gems, this list has something...

In this Open Championship deep dive, Sean and Paul tee off on everything from course repetition to major championship schedules to who actually needs a win at Royal Portrush. They debate legacy vs. form, make picks, and even go off the rails into Savan...

Sean and Paul break down the upcoming 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont. From Bryson’s viral practice round, Rory's odd post-Masters stretch, and who really needs to win this week, the guys cover it all—including picks and other predictions. LINKS: Watch on Yo...