The Back of the Range

My guest on the final episode of 2021 is Will Zalatoris.  Always fun to have Will on the podcast.  This is his 3rd appearance and we spoke about his phenomenal 2021 season highlighted by his runner-up finish at The Masters.   Will Zalatoris - Instagram 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 Braden Thornberry.  We spoke about Braden's legendary collegiate career at Ole Miss that culminated in him winning the National Championship at Rich Harvest Farms.  He was also a member of the juggernaut 2017 Walker Cup Team that included names like Morikawa, Hagestad, McNealy, and Zalatoris.  Lots of great stories in this one! Braden Thornberry - Instagr...

My guest on this episode is David Shefter.  Over 20 years experience as a staff writer for the United States Golf Association....think he's seen a few things?  From the frenzy created by Michelle Wie playing in the U.S. Amateur Public Links to Chambers Bay and everywhere in between.....Shefty has been there for it all and has the incredible stories to prove it!  All-time episode! Da...

My guest on this episode is Andy Priest, the executive director of the Southern Golf Association.  We spoke about the newly announced Elite Amateur Golf Series.   The seven championships that make up the series have a distinguished history hosting the top talent and competitive play in amateur golf.   These championships are the Sunnehanna Amateur, Northeast Amateur, North & Sou...

My guest on this episode is the 2005 United States Mid-Am Champion, Kevin Marsh.  Phenomenal stories from his days as a pro and his 20 years as a reinstated amateur.  Ohhh, and possibly the best Tiger Woods story ever shared at The Back of the Range.   East West Matches - Official Website Subscribe to The Back of the Range Subscribe in Apple Podcasts and SPOTIFY! Also Subscribe...

My guest on this episode is the 2021 U.S. Senior Amateur and British Senior Amateur Champion, Gene Elliott.  That's right, the 2012 inductee into the Iowa Golf Hall of Fame captured both championships in 2021 adding his name to a list that includes Hogan, Jones, and Woods as men that were able to capture a USGA and R&A title in the same year.  Gene shared some absolutely incredible s...

My guest on this episode makes his return to The Back of the Range after winning the inaugural Devil's Elbow Invitational at Punta Cana.  Jeronimo Esteve had a fantastic 2021 season that included earning medalist honors at Pine Valley's Crump Cup.  But by winning the Devil's Elbow, he earned an exemption into the 2022 PGA TOUR Corales Championship.   Devil's Elbow Tournament We...

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...