Golf wasn’t supposed to find Jordan Perez—but it did. Embarking on the collegiate beat late into her time at the University of Florida, she was immediately fascinated. The sport’s untapped potential made her dead set on injecting some life into the coverage of collegiate and amateur golf. With personality-infused episodes featuring rants to interviews with guests from the wide world of amateur golf, this podcast is designed to highlight the sneaky good the way they deserve.
Among the most decorated junior golfers in the sport, Latanna Stone caught national attention when she qualified for the U.S. Women's Amateur at age 10. Now, the 20-year-old at LSU is finding her footing and used her winter break to win twice. Now among the best Americans in the sport, Latanna talks life at LSU, equipment superstitions, and shares fun stories as a college golfer. Latanna's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latannastone/?hl=en Latanna's Twitter: https://twitter.com/latannastone?lang=en Follow host Jordan Perez: https://twitter.com/jrdnprz?ref Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's anticipatory content SZN with your girl. Here's a solo episode to chat all WAY WAY too early thoughts on some of the biggest events on the amateur calendar. Enjoy the rambles and happy new year. Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrdnprz Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In a holiday-themed episode, we commemorate the season of giving by diving into one elite amateur's incredible philanthropic efforts in his hometown of Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Tennessee senior Spencer Cross, who was recently named to the Arnold Palmer Cup list, is channeling his energy toward breaking down the barriers of accessing golf through Smoky Mountain Junior Golf. Plus, a very hilarious Secret Santa gift... Follow Spencer: https://www.instagram.com/spencer_cross24/?hl=en Smoky Mountain Junior Golf: https://www.instagram.com/smoky_mountain_junior_golf/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
A now unstoppable force in the amateur golf world, Gina Kim earned her LPGA card at Q-Series - and with quite the decision on her hands, she ruminates on her college experience at Duke and Q-School, offers some solid life coaching and thoroughly discusses her favorite top-40 dance. Follow Gina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginak0504/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/gina_kim0504 (Cha cha real smooth) Follow host Jordan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrdnprz Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
As soon as Kenzie Wright embarked on her pro career she was a winner - but has since learned a thing or two about the trials and tribulations of turning pro. She reminisces on her decorated amateur career, what she's been up to since and offers her thoughts on what the college to LPGA pipeline should look like. Follow Kenzie on Instagram and Twitter. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Doctors told Landon Durham he was finished playing golf after fracturing his vertebrae. His resilient recovery made him the points leader on the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour - and Elon University's newest commit. Landon brings incredible perspective as not only a junior golfer but as a popular golf TikToker and occasional caddie on the Korn Ferry Tour. Follow Landon below: Landon's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@landondurham Landon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eldurham8/?hl=en Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Anya Alvarez has literally done it all. A stint on the LPGA , reality TV, bylines in Rolling Stone and ESPN, the now media consultant has added a rich perspective to golf in her work and on social media. But way before that, Anya was a decorated amateur golfer whose life lessons she learned from UWashington she carries to this day. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
After winning six times and four months in 2013 and a freshman year dominating at Clemson, Ashlan Ramsey turned pro at 18 and went through a myriad of struggles through injuries trying to maintain tour status as a professional golfer. Eventually, she stepped away from the game but a life-changing moment brought her back where she belonged. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Two individual collegiate wins and a scoring average of 67 has put fifth-year senior RJ Manke among the best in his class. In his podcast debut, Manke talks the makings of his incredible 2021 success, what the homecoming meant to him, his favorite things about Seattle (and why it doesn't include coffee), and falling asleep at an Eagles concert. Find RJ on Instagram Follow Jordan Perez on Twitter for the latest on Amateur Hour Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
When Kaitlyn Schroeder isn't on top of the AJGA circuit, she's a fantasy football wiz - or binging a marathon of Friends. That's right - 16-year-old Schroeder's maturity lends itself to diving into sitcoms before her time, but has also quickly produced an incredible golf game. Kaitlyn's maturity and self-motivation caught her up with her peers in no time and thus, the attention of big-time college golf programs. Oh, did I mention she's the daughter of North Florida head coach Scott Schroeder? Listen to her stories from the past summer, what she's looking for in her college commitment, and more. Find Kaitlyn on Instagram Follow Jordan Perez on Twitter for the latest on Amateur Hour Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Alabama junior Canon Claycomb joins Amateur Hour for a little catch-up on his fall szn, Rama Jama's, airplane pet peeves and his Ole Miss vs. Bama prediction. Canon's socials: Twitter and Instagram Follow me on Twitter Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Amateur Hour with Jordan Perez is back to help share the story of 7-time USGA champion Ellen Port, whose 2021 comeback is for the ages. From winning the low amateur at the U.S. Senior Women's Open to becoming the first woman to ever win the Met Senior Amateur, Port's successes haven't come without trials and tribulations - hear the stories behind one of the most decorated careers in amateur golf. For more stories like these, check out the Fire Pit Collective. Follow Jordan Perez on Twitter Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
For the first episode of Amateur Hour, we dive into the expanding world of NIL and its relationship with college golf and the amateur world at large, featuring the USGA's Craig Winter, CBU freshman Jonathan Shuskey, Tour Line Golf founder Christian Heavens, and other voices who chime in on their experiences. For more stories like these, check out the Fire Pit Collective. Follow Jordan Perez on Twitter Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
With a penchant for both tomfoolery and seriousness, Jordan Perez brings a fresh perspective to the world of college golf and amateur golf at-large. Exploring the hottest topics in the ever-chaotic world of college golf, this deep dive gives spotlight to the stories and people all around it. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
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