The Back of the Range

Looking ahead to the 2024 Linger Longer Invitational, I am joined by the Director of Golf at Lake Oconee, Wesley Forester and the head coach of the Kennesaw State Men's Golf Team, Bryant Odom.  Great discussions leading into one of the biggest collegiate tournaments of the spring season! Kennesaw State Men's Golf - Official Website Reynolds Lake Oconee - Official Website The Story Within - Th...

Charles Fitzsimmons survived a two-hole playoff and emerged as the 2024 Gasparilla Invitational Champion at Palma Ceia Golf and Country Club in Tampa, Florida.   Contact Dr. Fitzsimmons at charles@eclipseperformance.ca Gasparilla Invitational - Official Website The Story Within - The 2022 U.S. Amateur Documentary - Available Now on YouTube! The Back of the Range Collection at Imperial Sports...

The HAACKER stopped by The Back of the Range before heading to Puerto Rico for the opening tournament of the season.  And guess what happened....yep, the Dawgs won.  Great conversation with one of the best college golf coaches in the game! Chris Haack - Georgia Men's Golf Coach The Story Within - The 2022 U.S. Amateur Documentary - Available Now on YouTube! The Back of the Range Collecti...

Fantastic conversation with the Arizona State Men's Golf Coach, Matt Thurmond.  We spoke about the culture that he has created in the desert and how he is utilizing social media to revolutionize the recruiting process. Matt Thurmond - Arizona State Men's Golf Arizona State Men's Golf on Instagram The Story Within - The 2022 U.S. Amateur Documentary - Available Now on YouTube! The Back of the...

After having 330 guests on The Back of the Range since 2018, I thought I'd see what it felt like to be interviewed at The Back of the Range.  Special thanks to Stewart Hagestad for jumping in the chair to host this episode!   The Story Within - The 2022 U.S. Amateur Documentary - Available Now on YouTube! The Back of the Range Collection at Imperial Sports COUPON CODE: BOTR15 for 15% you...

My guest on this episode is Hunter Hamrick, former assistant coach for Alabama Men's Golf.  When Nick Dunlap received his sponsor exemption in the 2024 American Express, he made the call the Hunter to see if he wanted to caddy for him in Palm Springs.  The rest, as they say.....is history.  Great conversation with the man on the bag during Dunlap's historic win on the PGA Tour.&nbsp...

My guest on this episode is Tyson Shelley from Salt Lake City, Utah.  Tyson plays his college golf at BYU and had himself one of the breakout summers of the year.  After capturing the title at the Pacific Coast Amateur.....he Monday qualified into his hometown Korn Ferry Tour event in Utah and would eventually tie for 12th place....which got him another KFT start the following week in Om...

My guest on this episode is Joe Deraney from Belden, MS.  Joe wrapped up a successful 2023 by winning the Devil's Elbow Invitational in the Dominican Republic last month which earned him a spot in next year's 2024 Corales Championship on the PGA Tour.  We spoke about how he sets goals as one of the best mid-ams in the country and how he prepared to compete each year at Pine Valley and Se...

My guest on this episode is Maxwell Ford from the University of North Carolina Men's Golf Team.  During my conversation with Maxwell, we spoke about his start in the game, the uniquely competitive environment of junior golf, and some of the differences he has encountered playing for the University of Georgia and now playing for UNC.   Maxwell Ford - University of North Carolina The Story...

My guest on this episode is Gregory Odom, Jr. from Howard University.  During our conversation we spoke about Greg's start in the game and also the rebirth of the Howard University golf programs.  You'll learn how these programs came back to life, thanks to the help of their Director of Golf, Sam Puryear and a certain NBA future Hall-of-Famer.   Gregory Odom, Jr. - Howard University...

My guest on this episode is Sadie Englemann from Stanford University. The senior from Austin, Texas just picked up the individual title at the 2023 East Lake Cup at Atlanta Athletic Club. Can she help lead Stanford to another National Championship run next spring? Sadie Englemann - Stanford Women's Golf The Story Within - The 2022 U.S. Amateur Documentary - Available Now on YouTube! The Back of th...

My guest on this episode is Erick Morales from Puerto Rico.  An accomplished mid-amateur that has competed in numerous USGA championships and Puerto Rico Opens on the PGA TOUR...now he turns his attention to creating a new mid-amateur championship in the Dominican Republic....the Devil's Elbow Invitational. Devil's Elbow Invitational - Official Website The Story Within - The 2022 U.S. Amateur...

My guest on this episode is Christo Lamprecht.  The Georgia Tech star from South Africa captured the Amateur Championship this summer which led him to winning the Silver Medal at the Open Championship.  Great conversation with a bright young star that will make a splash in the professional ranks next year. Christo Lamprecht - Georgia Tech Men's Golf Christo Lamprecht - Instagram The Stor...

My guest on this episode is Ludvig Aberg.  We spoke how his life has changed since turning pro...specifically, being named to the European Ryder Cup team that was victorious in Italy this past fall. Ludvig Aberg - Instagram The Story Within - The 2022 U.S. Amateur Documentary - Available Now on YouTube! The Back of the Range Collection at Imperial Sports COUPON CODE: BOTR15 for 15% your entir...

My guest on this episode is Stephen Campbell, Jr. from the University of Oklahoma. One of the most colorful characters in college golf. We talk visors, Waffle House, and where to find the best Asian food in Norman, Oklahoma.   Stephen Campbell Jr. - Oklahoma Golf The Story Within - The 2022 U.S. Amateur Documentary - Available Now on YouTube! The Back of the Range Collection at Imperial Sport...

My guest on this episode is the living legend, Annika Sorenstam.  We spoke a bit about her start in the game as well as the incredible initiatives of her foundation that helps bring the game to people all over the world. ANNIKA Foundation - Official Website The Story Within - The 2022 U.S. Amateur Documentary - Available Now on YouTube! The Back of the Range Collection at Imperial Sports COUP...

My guest on this episode is Ben James from the University of Virginia. Last year, Ben had arguably the best individual performance of the college golf season. Five wins, with one of those in his collegiate golf debut. We spoke about his performance in the U.S. Amateur and his experience as one of the members of the U.S. Walker Cup team that defeated the GB&I squad in St. Andrews.   Ben Ja...

My guest on this episode is the Associate Head Coach for the National Champion Florida Gators, Dudley Hart.  There is a TON of valuable information in this episode from a two-time PGA Tour winner that is now sharing his wisdom with the new generation of Gators at his alma mater in Gainesville. Dudley Hart - University of Florida Men's Golf The Story Within - The 2022 U.S. Amateur Documentary...

My guest on this episode is Stanford University sophomore, Megha Ganne.   We spoke about her start in the game, what makes Stanford....Stanford....some teammates of hers that you might have heard of, the best place for ribs in California, and the best place to look for a prom date on short notice.  Yes, we covered a lot.....and learned a lot in this episode.   Megha Ganne - Stanford...

My guest this week is Mike McCoy, the victorious 2023 United States Walker Cup Captain.   In this episode, we spoke about his experience in St. Andrews, how the team came together, and the stressful moments after the first day's play that found the team three points down and staring defeat in the face. The Story Within - The 2022 U.S. Amateur Documentary - Available Now on YouTube! The Back o...

My guest this week is Neal Shipley from The Ohio State University.  We spoke about his incredible summer run that concluded with his runner-up finish at the U.S. Amateur.  Neal captivated the world of golf at Cherry Hills and will tee it up at the Masters next fall. Neal Shipley - Ohio State University Men's Golf Elite Amateur Golf Series - Official Website The Story Within - The 2022 U....

In the final match of the Western Amateur, Kazuma Kobori defeated Christiaan Maas to capture the Western Amateur title and the Elite Amateur Cup.  Kazuma talks about his start in the game in New Zealand and his incredible run this summer playing in all seven of the tournaments that comprise the Elite Amateur Golf Series. Kazuma Kobori - Instagram Elite Amateur Golf Series - Official Website T...

Great conversation with the Executive Director of the Pac Coast Golf Association, Troy Andrew. We spoke about the start of the organization, the history of the championship, and all things golf in the Pacific Northwest! Pacific Coast Golf Association - Official Website Elite Amateur Golf Series - Official Website The Story Within - The 2022 U.S. Amateur Documentary - Available Now on YouTube! The...

In this episode, we recap the Southern Amateur with the Executive Director, Andy Priest, and the new champion Nick Gabrelcik.  Nick  authored the signature round of the championship, picked up the trophy.....and stepped forward as one of the best young American amateurs and could find his way on to the United States Walker Cup team later this summer.  Elite Amateur Golf Series - Off...

In this epsiode, we recap the Trans-Miss Amateur with the Executive Director, Rob Addington, and the new champion Jake Holbrook.  Jake captured the win in dramatic fashion by sinking a 60-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole to defeat Neal Shipley.   Jake Holbrook - Oklahoma Men's Golf Jake Holbrook - Instagram Trans-Miss Golf Association Elite Amateur Golf Series - Official Websit...