Greenside - Official Podcast of the Iowa Golf Association

Clint talks with five players, including several with ties to Iowa, who are all moving on to Final Qualifying for the U.S. Open. You'll hear from Jack Lundin, Mac McClear and Garrett Tighe, who qualified at Riverside's Blue Top Ridge Golf Course, Connor Peck who traveled to Omaha to grab a spot and Charles Jahn, who visited Illinois and came home with success.

Terry Cook joins the podcast to preview the IGA Four-Ball (Coldwater Golf Links), where he and partner Joe Palmer look to defend in the Senior Division once again. Cook also gives some insight on his hometown Spencer Country Club, host of the 2022 Iowa Mid-Amateur, as well as his thoughts on how wrestling and golf relate in terms of competing at a high level. You might even hear a story of his sta...

Dubuque's Eric Lucy visits the podcast following the 2022 Masters this past weekend. Lucy shares how he got started with his 'Masterful' collection and some of the stories from along the way. From badges, to spectator guides and beyond this episode is one you don't want to miss.

We welcome back Iowa Golf Hall of Fame member Gene Elliott to continue our discussion. Gene dives into his magical and historic 2021 golf season that took him across the pond and back for a summer he (and many golf fans) will never forget! Sit back and enjoy...

Iowa Golf Hall of Fame member Gene Elliott joins the podcast to talk about his early days in the game of golf and how it has taken him all over the world. From Butch Harmon to David Leadbetter to wins at the two biggest senior amateur tournaments in the world last year, Gene shares stories from his journey on and off the course.

Tony Lutz, originally from the Waterloo/Waverly area who resides in Oregon now, recently completed his 'mission' to play golf in all 99 counties in Iowa. With the help of friends, co-workers and the Iowa PGA Section Golf Card, Lutz was able to tackle the task! Listen to him tell tales of his travels across the state.

Erin Strieck, PGA Head Golf Professional at the Pinnacle Country Club in Milan, Illinois, joins the podcast to share stories of how she caught the 'golf bug' early in life and how that has shaped her into who she is today. Strieck was recently elected as President of the Iowa Section at the Iowa PGA Annual Fall Meeting and Merchandise Show in October 2021, becoming the first female to be elected P...

We continue our discussion with  2007 Iowa Golf Hall of Fame inductee Jock Olson, a native of Marshalltown, who has been a golf professional for over 35 years. Olson currently serves as Director of Club Relations for ForeTees, LLC, a position he has held since 2009. Listen for his stories about Patty Berg, Paul Krause, Butch Harmon and more!

Clint and Chad welcome 2007 Iowa Golf Hall of Fame inductee Jock Olson to the podcast. Olson, a native of Marshalltown, has been a golf professional for over 35 years. His first job came at the Des Moines Golf and Country Club as an assistant, the start of a journey that led him the head golf professional at Interlachen Country Club in Edina, Minn., one of the top-ranked courses in Minnesota annua...

We continue our chat with Joe Foley, USGA's Director of Regional Affairs for the Midwest Region. Foley talks about what the last two years have been like for the USGA, what is ahead with new CEO Mike Whan, the USGA's move (somewhat) to Pinehurst and trying to get a U.S. Open in the central time zone. Sit back & enjoy!

USGA Midwest Regional Affairs Director Joe Foley joins Clint and Chad on the podcast to talk about a wide range of topics including Foley's work with the Rules of Golf, what the relationship with an Allied Golf Association means to the USGA and ping pong with Tony Finau. 

We continue our conversation with Iowa Golf Hall of Fame member Barb (Thomas) Whitehead about her days on the LPGA Tour, bringing a pro-am back to where she grew up and turning back the clock to her win at the 1995 Cup Noodles Hawaiian Ladies Open (a LONG way from Sibley).

Barb (Thomas) Whitehead, originally from Sibley, joins the podcast with Clint and Katelynn to chat about her 19-year career on the LPGA Tour. Whitehead also recounts stories of growing up and finding her love for the game in Northwest Iowa. A three-time Iowa Women's Amateur champion (1979, 1981, 1982) and 2008 Iowa Golf Hall of Fame inductee, Whitehead's determination and competitive spirit were s...

Matthew Walker, of Ottumwa, joins the podcast to talk about his recent win at the Nebraska Open. Walker, who is currently playing in the 1st Stage of Korn Ferry Q-School, shares his thoughts on being a young professional and the outlook he has on his future. Also Clint gets you updated on USGA events that involved players from Iowa and the 2021 Iowa Cup, won by the Iowa Section PGA.

Andrew Huseman, winner of the 2021 Briarwood Amateur in late August joins the podcast to discuss his recent success. Chad Pitts drops by too to bring us up to speed on the Director's Cup held at Dismal River Club, Mullen, NE. 

David Eichhorn, Jr., Golf Course Superintendent at Marshalltown's Elmwood Country Club, joins the podcast to look back over a year ago until now on the changes at club since the derecho hit the state of Iowa. Catch up on who brought home titles from the Briarwood Amateur, IGA Women's Mid-Am Series Event #3 and some exciting news out of Michigan for one of Iowa's best!

Jim Sedrel, CGCS at Hyperion Field Club in Johnston, joins the podcast to look back over a year ago at not one, but two devastating storms that hit the club in 2020 and discuss what the recovery effort looked like. Also get up to speed on results from the 43rd Iowa Senior Amateur hosted by The Preserve Golf Course on Rathbun Lake. Find out how many Iowans will be represented at this year's U.S. Se...

Des Moines' Zach Steffen, winner of the 72nd Herman Sani Tournament presented by Coppola Enterprises at Hyperion Field Club, stops by the podcast to chat about his second career title of the event.  Laura Leszczynski also visits to discuss a couple things – Her win at the 56th Iowa Senior Women's Amateur hosted by Indianola Country Club and her recent success at the U.S. Senior Wome...

Ames' Joy Chou joins the podcast to talk about her recent victory at the Iowa Women's Amateur hosted by Dubuque Golf & CC, where she successfully defended her title from 2020. Levi Slings, a member of Hyperion Field Club and IGA Communications Committee member, also stops by to give us his outlook and overall thoughts about the 72nd Herman Sani Tournament presented by Coppola Enterprises, comi...

New Sharon's Trent Lindenman, low amateur of the Waterloo Open, stops by the podcast to talk about his recent success. Clint brings you up to date on the rest of the world of golf, including Gene Elliott's play at The Senior Open hosted by Sunningdale Golf Club, Sunningdale, Berkshire, England.

Sperry's (Google it!) Charles Jahn joins the podcast following his 'overpowering' performance at the 119th Iowa Amateur hosted by Wakonda Club in Des Moines. Catch up on other golf news as well from around the state and even an update from across the pond!

Clint gets you caught up on the IGA Match Play and IGA Women's Match Play Championship from last week hosted by Talons Golf. Both champions join the podcast. Other highlights include U.S. Amateur Qualifying, U.S. Senior Open at Omaha CC, British Senior Amateur from the UK and John Deere Classic insight on players with Iowa-ties. Wakuee's Chad Proehl and Osage's Troy Merritt are also teeing it up t...

Des Moines' Cory Schultes, fresh off playing over 200 holes in one day last week, joins the podcast to tell us more about why he played 'all day' and where the idea came from a few years ago. Get up to speed, as always, within the world of golf too as Clint recaps the weekend!

Connor Peck, winner of the 2021 Fort Dodge Amateur joins the podcast to chat with Clint about his recent victory and his outlook on the upcoming IGA Match Play Championship, where Peck is slated to defend his title from last year. Also get up to speed on U.S. Open results, LPGA action and the IGA Father/Son & Parent Child Championship hosted by Jester Park Golf Course over the weekend!

Carson Schaake, former University of Iowa golfer, joins the podcast as he prepares for this week's U.S. Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego, CA. Carson went through both Local and Final Qualifying to reach this year's event and will have his brother Alex, also a former UI golfer, on the bag as his caddie. Carson will join three others with Iowa ties competing at the U.S. Open, including...