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Granite State Golfers is a podcast about top amateur golfers in New Hampshire. The show will dive into their stories so we can celebrate them and learn from them.

Mica Stark


    • May 15, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 31m AVG DURATION
    • 59 EPISODES


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    Episode 58: Matt Schmidt

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 31:38


    This episode features Matt Schmidt, the Executive Director of the NH Golf Association. We talk about their recent brand launch and refresh and their efforts to reach more golfers in New Hampshire and the different ways people are engaging with golf. We also talk about some of the new events they are hosting.  Thanks for listening and sharing this with your friends. And thanks to The Oaks for sponsoring the podcast this season. The course is in great shape and the Pavilion will start having extended hours soon. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

    Episode 57: Kat Bordeau

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 23:05


    This episode Kat Bordeau who has earned the NHGA's Player of the Year for the past three seasons - a remarkable stretch of consistent "boring golf" as Kat shares. (I am a big fan of boring golf - fairways and greens.) She talks about her NH Mid Am win and we also discuss her love of fairway woods (and polar bear head covers). She also shares some thoughts on how women's golf has changed over the years in NH.  As always thanks for listening.  Thank you to The Oaks for sponsoring the podcast. The course is in great shape. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

    Episode 56: Will McLaughlin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 64:17


    This episode features Will McLaughlin. Will is a great golfer and a great story teller - I had a lot of fun talking with him. We cover his early years in golf and he shares a great story about shooting the course record at Concord Country Club two years ago. He also shares some great stories about playing with Xander Schauffele at the US Amateur. I really enjoyed hearing Will's perspective on golf and his approach to the mental side of the game - something I think a lot of golfers can benefit from. Thanks to my home course The Oaks for sponsoring the podcast this season. The course is fully open and in great shape - I got out there last week. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

    Episode 55: Kyle Porter

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 40:08


    For my regular listeners, this episode is a bit different. We step outside of New Hampshire to check in with Kyle Porter, one of the top golf writers. Kyle worked for CBS Sports for many years and left CBS last year to launch his own golf newsletter, Normal Sport. We discuss that decision and Kyle shares his thoughts on the current state of golf and golf content. We discover our mutual love for Jordan Spieth and Kyle talks about what he has learned about life through the game of golf. Thank you to The Oaks for sponsoring the podcast. They are starting a TopTracer league - a great way to get into the season.  Thank you for listening and sharing this podcast with your friends.  Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

    Episode 54: Nick Grimbilas

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 34:46


    Welcome to Season 4! We start this season with Nick Grimbilas. I talk with Nick about his successful high school and collegiate career and how he turned an internship with Taylormade into a job. We talk about his work at Taylormade as well as his career low round which he shot at the end of last season. Thanks to The Oaks for sponsoring the podcast again this season. If you are looking to hit some balls and get ready for the season, go visit their TopTracer facility which is open year round and heated.  Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

    Episode 53: Patrick Gocklin

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 39:23


    This episode features Patrick Gocklin, owner of Golf360 in Manchester, and they focus on teaching and fittings. Patrick started playing at a very young age at Derryfield and got the golf bug. He played through high school, picking up an individual high school championship and went on to play in college. Right after college, Patrick started Golf360.  Thanks to The Oaks for sponsoring the podcast. If you are considering a golf membership for next year, call The Oaks - they have a lot of options.  Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

    Episode 52: Three High School Champions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 37:21


    This episode features three high school seniors who each won their respective individual high school championship last weekend. I speak with Jascha Johnston (Exeter High School, 1:56 mark), Carys Fennessey (Dover High School, 21:05 mark), and Josiah Hawala (Mascenic High School, 29:00 mark). We talk about their wins and their plans for golf after high school.  Thank you to The Oaks for sponsoring the podcast. The course is in fantastic condition and with this great fall weather, call them up and make a tee time! Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

    Episode 51: First Tee New Hampshire

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 34:30


    This episode features the First Tee New Hampshire. I speak with executive director, Chris Sargent, and lead coach, Jim Blalock. We cover the origins of the First Tee program and how transformative the program is for kids and the values it teaches them. I love the passion Chris and Jim bring to their work!  Thanks to The Oaks for sponsoring the podcast. If you are in the market for a golf membership for 2025, give them a call. The Oaks has a range of membership options! Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

    Episode 50: Harvin Groft

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 25:16


    This episode features the return of Harvin Groft. If you missed his first appearance, check out Ep. 19. Harvin is fresh off a decisive win in the NH Mid-Am last week. We discuss that victory, his mindset through the event, and his decision to put a new putter in the bag. We also talk about some other wins he had this summer and the injury that sidelined him for a good chunk of last season.  Thanks to The Oaks for sponsoring the podcast this season. The course is in great shape and if you have not visited The Pavilion - check it out, it is a lot of fun.  Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

    Episode 49: Jane Blalock

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2024 30:47


    This episode features one of the most decorated athletes in New Hampshire history, Jane Blalock. After winning a few NH am titles, she turned pro and won rookie of the year honors in 1969. Jane would go on to win 27 times on the LGPA tour and make a staggering 299 CONSECUTIVE cuts! Wow. We talked about her early years in golf at Portsmouth Country Club and her passion for teaching women the game. It was a real treat to speak with Jane.  Thanks to The Oaks for sponsoring the podcast. The course is in great shape and their new golf entertainment facility, The Pavilion, is now fully open. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

    Episode 48: Jim Sheerin

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 30:49


    This episode features Jim Sheerin who was the head pro for 40 years at Abenaqui Country Club in Rye. Jim talks about the evolution of Abenaqui during that time and we talk about Jim's passion for teaching golf, growing the game and getting kids into golf. We also discuss his playing career which includes multiple wins and Monday qualifying for three US Senior Opens. Jim is a member of the NH Golf Hall of Fame. Thanks to my home course, The Oaks, for sponsoring the podcast. The grand opening of The Pavilion at The Oaks is this weekend (Aug. 9-11) - be sure to check it out.  Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

    Episode 47: Amy Dickison

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 20:59


    This episode features Amy Dickison who just won the women's mid-am at Nashua Country Club. I talk with Amy about her early years in golf, including being the captain of the boy's high school golf team. We also talk about her amateur career and playing in tournaments in CT, MA and NH. In addition to winning the mid-am, she also won the Players Invitational earlier this year at Baker Hill. During the WITB segment, Amy talks about building her own irons. As always, thanks for listening and sharing the show with your friends. Thanks to my home course, The Oaks, for sponsoring the podcast. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

    Episode 46: Rob Henley returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 20:04


    This brief episode features the return of Rob Henley who just won the men's state am last week at Concord Country Club. Rob takes us through the long week (9 rounds!) and he talks about the ups and downs of the final 36 hole match. By winning the state am, Rob gets to play in the US Am at Hazeltine next month. When Rob was last on the show (Ep.33), we talked about his love of hot dogs on the course. Rob gives us the low down on the dogs at Concord CC. Thanks to The Oaks for sponsoring the podcast this season. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

    Episode 45: Josiah Hakala

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2024 22:26


    Ep.45 features 17 year old Josiah Hakala who is from New Ipswich, NH. He is playing some tremendous golf this summer. We talk about his big win in Texas last week capturing the PGA Boys High School Golf National Invitational. Josiah also talks about his goal of turning professional and his busy tournament schedule for the rest of the summer which includes playing in the US Junior Amateur at Oakland Hills.  Thanks to The Oaks for sponsoring the podcast this season. I played there this weekend and the course is in fantastic condition. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0  

    Episode 44: Carys Fennessy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2024 9:05


    In this brief episode (7 mins), we check back in with Carys who just won the New England Women's Amateur. We talk about that victory, which college she will be attending and playing golf at and what other tournaments she is playing in this summer. If you missed my prior conversations with Carys, check out episodes 16 and 28. This is the third time she has been on the show - the most of any guest.  Thanks to my home course, The Oaks, for sponsoring the podcast this season.  Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

    Episode 43: Nick McLaughlin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 31:07


    This episode features Nick McLaughlin who just captured his third Seacoast Am title last weekend. Nick grew up in New Castle and went on to play collegiate golf at the University of Virginia. We talk about some of the people he played with in college (Scottie Scheffler!) and his decision to turn pro and his decision to regain his amateur status. Nick shares great insights into the game and how fickle it can be. We also talk about the last round of the Seacoast Am including the playoff which led to his victory.  Thanks for listening and sharing the show with your friends. And a special thanks to my home course, The Oaks, for sponsoring the podcast this year. They will be having a grand opening weekend soon for the Pavilion.  Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

    Episode 42: The Salo Brothers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2024 17:10


    Damon Salo, the guest from our last episode, returns to the show with his brother, Cam, to talk about their win last week at Owl's Nest capturing the NHGA 36 hole 4ball tournament. We talk about their heater in the morning, firing a 62 and then their slow start to begin their second 18. Damon and Cam walk us through the playoff that led to victory. Thank you for listening and enjoy the show! Thank you to The Oaks for sponsoring the podcast this season. They will be making an announcement soon to unveil the first full golf entertainment facility in New Hampshire.   Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

    Episode 41: Damon Salo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2024 29:20


    This episode features Damon Salo who is fresh off a victory, winning the Players Invitational last weekend at Baker Hill. We talk about the win and we also discuss his stacked high school team (3 championships) and playing the Shattuck. Damon also discusses his collegiate career, his brief stint turning pro and which tournaments he is focused on this year.  Thank you to The Oaks for sponsoring the podcast this season. Be sure to check out their US Open challenge tournament at The Pavilion powered by TopTracer Range technology.  Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy my conversation with Damon. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

    Episode 40: Mark Baldwin

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 41:24


    This episode features Mark Baldwin who grew up in the Laconia area and had a very successful junior career capturing three consecutive state junior titles. He went on to play at the University of Notre Dame and turned professional after he graduated. He captured his first win as a professional in 2006, winning the NH Open. Since then, he has played on a number of tours around the world and has played in five PGA Tour events (including the 2022 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am). A lot of Mark's professional journey has been captured well by Ryan French at MondayQ.com - be sure to check it out if you are not already following MondayQ. We spend most of the interview talking about Mark's early years in golf, including late hot summer nights shagging balls at Laconia CC. And thank you to my home course, The Oaks, for sponsoring the podcast this season. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy my conversation with Mark. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0   Thanks for listening! 

    Episode 39: Ken Hamel

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2024 29:00


    This episode features Ken Hamel who has been the pro at three different NH courses and is currently the head pro at Stonebridge in Goffstown. I have known Ken for quite some time and as you will hear, he has a deep passion for the game and loves coaching and getting people to love golf. We talk about his early years in golf, his transition from being a plumber to a PGA Professional and his plans for retirement after this season.  Thank you to my home course, The Oaks, for sponsoring the podcast.  The course has been open for 7 weeks and is getting greener by the day and the greens are rolling smooth.  Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy my conversation with Ken.  Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

    Episode 38: Pat Pelletier

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2024 30:59


    This episode features Pat Pelletier. Pat grew up in Lebanon, NH and started playing as a kid and quickly got the bug for competitive golf, playing in junior tournaments. He played on a high school team that seems like was stacked with a bunch of players. I talk with Pat about his collegiate career at the University of Rhode Island, his decision to turn pro and eventually regaining his amateur status. We also discuss some of his big wins and why the state am title is the one he really wants. I am excited to announce that my home course, The Oaks, is sponsoring the podcast this year. Thank you to The Oaks for their support. If you have not checked out their new Top Tracer practice facility - go check it out. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy my conversation with Pat.  Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

    Episode 37: John Clark

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2024 44:21


    We kickoff Season 3 with John Clark, superintendent at Rochester Country Club. John has spent his entire career at Rochester. We talk about the scope of responsibilities in being a superintendent, how the work has changed over the years, why he likes the fall season, the value of tree thinning, and how research and innovation is changing the job. John loves his work, loves to learn, and takes great pride in what he and his team do. Thanks for listening and enjoy the conversation! (Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)

    Episode 36: Scott Hacker

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2023 56:11


    We wrap up this year with Scott Hacker. Scott played successfully on some mini tours and for the past dozen years or so has been a golf instructor. This is a longer episode. Part 1 covers his early years in golf and his progression into professional golf. Part 2 covers the mental approach to golf. As we head into the off season in New Hampshire, I thought it might be helpful to get some insights from Scott on how we can improve our mental game as we plan for next season. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

    Episode 35: Paul Tessier

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 34:59


    This episode features Paul Tessier who has been the head pro at Bald Peak for 31 years. I got the pleasure of playing Bald Peak this fall for the first time and meeting Paul - I knew right away I wanted him on the podcast. We talk about his journey from growing up in Niagara Falls to joining the plumbers and steamfitters union to interning at some nice courses in Florida. Paul also shares the story about the midnight phone call that helped secure the job at Bald Peak. We talk about the course and what makes this Donald Ross track so special. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show.  Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

    Episode 34: Laura Shanahan Rowe

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 28:59


    This episode features Laura Shanahan Rowe who has had a remarkable career as an amateur and a professional. She is the long-time golf instructor at the Sagamore Golf Center. We discuss her late start in golf but how quickly she got the bug and how fast she started competing and winning. Laura talks about her 2 NH state am titles and winning the 2001 USGA Mid Am. We also discuss her 326 yard long drive. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy my conversation with Laura.  Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

    Episode 33: Rob Henley

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2023 35:42


    Fresh off a decisive win at the NH Mid-Am last week, I talk with Rob Henley. We talk about his win at Rochester CC and we discuss his strong finishes in some other big tournaments this summer. We talk about his time playing golf for Coach Parker at Dartmouth, what's in the bag, why hole 12 at Lake Sunapee is so hard and how hot dogs have become part of Rob's brand.  Following my talk with Rob, I share some thoughts about my experience playing in the Mid-Am and how it felt to make a 10. Golf is hard.  Thanks for listening and sharing the show with your friends.  Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

    Episode 32: Rich Parker

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 62:33


    Story time! This was a fun one. This episode features Rich Parker who has a decorated golf career as a player and as a coach. He competed in the 1990 US Open and the 2010 US Senior Open and won numerous tournaments throughout New England, including three NH Opens. Since 2005, he has been the coach of the Dartmouth men's golf team. Rich is a great storyteller and shares many great tales of his golfing life. Thanks for listening! Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

    Episode 31: Hailey Katona (VT)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 26:17


    This episode wraps up the summer Neighboring State Project where I talk to some of the top golfers in VT and ME. I speak with Hailey Katona who recently captured the Vermont state am title. Hailey grew up in Canada and started playing and competing at a young age. We talk about some of her big wins in Canada, her collegiate career and her golf plans once she graduates.  Hailey was candid about the nerves she felt during the state am and how she manage her nerves. I really appreciated what she shared.  Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy my conversation with Hailey. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

    Episode 30: Erin Holmes (Maine)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 26:01


    The Neighboring State Project continues. This episode features Erin Holmes who just captured her first Maine state am title.  We talk about her mindset going into the tournament and for the final round when she had a big lead. I talked with Erin about her early years in golf and her time playing golf at Bucknell.  She talks about what is in her bag and why she went back to her high school putter. Erin was a lot of fun to talk with and I hope you enjoy the conversation. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

    Episode 29: Caleb Manuel (Maine)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 31:58


    This is another episode in the Neighboring State Project where I talk with top golfers in VT and ME. This episode features Caleb Manuel who will be a senior at the University of Georgia and just won his third straight Maine men's state am title. He started winning tournaments early, capturing a club championship at age 13. We discuss his collegiate career, his plans for golf after college and playing in the US Open last year at Brookline. Thanks for listening and sharing it with your friends.  Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

    Episode 28: Carys returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2023 10:33


    This episode features Carys Fennessy who returns to the show to discuss her recent win capturing the NH women's state am title (by 15 shots!). (I talked to Carys last fall - see Ep. 16). We talk about the state am and she tells us about other tournaments she has played in this summer, her college search process and the new 7 wood in the bag. Thanks for listening and sharing the show with your friends.  Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

    Episode 27: Jack Pepin

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 26:00


    This episode features Jack Pepin who just won the men's NH state am championship. The state am is a long week of golf. Two days of stroke play to set the 64 person match play field. Jack made it all the way through including a 37 hole final. We talk about when he started playing golf, what he wants to do with golf after college and we dig into his semifinal and final match. Thanks for listening and sharing the show with your friends!  Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

    Episode 26: Bryson Richards (VT)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 21:42


    (Neighboring State Series Ep. 1) In this episode, we talk with one of the top golfers in Vermont, Bryson Richards, who just won his second Vermont state am title. Most states are holding their state am titles this month and I thought it would be interesting to check in on the action in some of our neighboring states and meet some of their top golfers. This is Bryson's second state am title. We talk about the tournament and how we felt throughout it. We also discuss his time on the URI golf team and his golf plans when he leaves college. Thanks for listening and sharing the show with your friends. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

    Episode 25: Jamie Ferullo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2023 39:36


    This episode features Jamie Ferullo who is fresh off a big win at the Seacoast Am which always attracts a really good field. We talk about this childhood playing hockey and golf and we dig into the tournament and how he managed his nerves and the course coming down the stretch. Thanks for listening and sharing the show with your friends. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

    Episode 24: Mark Stevens and Joe Bowker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2023 44:08


    Happy US Open week. I am all in on Rickie Fowler. This episode features Mark Stevens and Joe Bowker who teamed up earlier this week and won the NHGA 4 ball championship at Owl's Nest. (I also played in the event but was never a threat!). I talk with Mark and Joe about their earliest golf memories and how quickly they both got addicted to the game. We discuss their win this week, how they approached the event and some strategy on a couple of the holes. Thanks as always for listening and sharing this with your friends. Enjoy the show. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

    Episode 23: Jeremy Duhamel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2023 28:35


    This episode features Jeremy Duhamel who is fresh off a win this past weekend at Baker Hill in the NHGA Players Invitational. We discuss his play over the weekend and the importance of smart target selection. We also talk about what is in his bag and how dominant his Bow High School golf team was. Jeremy did well in last fall's Mid-Am and I think we will be seeing his name more and more on the leaderboard this year.  Thanks for listening and sharing it with your friends.  Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

    Episode 22: Josh Beer and Hooper Golf Course

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 37:43


    This episode features Josh Beer who tells us the story of Hooper Golf Course (Walpole, NH) and why it has become one of the top-ranked 9 hole courses in the country. Josh grew up near the course and worked with many other community members a few years ago to purchase the course and revitalize it. We talk about the routing and what makes it so special. I hope you enjoy the conversation and thanks for listening. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

    Episode 21: Chantel McCabe

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 37:23


    This episode features a real special guest - golf journalist (and NH native!) Chantel McCabe. It was a real treat to talk with her! We discuss her time at UNH, her path in journalism and how she fell in love with golf. In her story, I think you will hear many parallels to the game of golf including the importance of hard work, persistence and the role of confidence. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show.  Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

    Episode 20: Dana Harrity

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 32:57


    Ep. 20 features Dana Harrity, one of the most accomplished and decorated golfers in New Hampshire history. She has won 16 state am championships over a 32 year period and has competed in 30 USGA events. We discuss some of her wins, her love of competition and the credit she gives her husband, Peter (see Ep. 13), for making her a better golfer. Thanks for listening and sharing the podcast with your friends. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

    Episode 19: Harvin Groft

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 58:32


    I was excited to talk with Harvin. We both play at The Oaks and when I first joined there I kept hearing things about what a great player he is and as you will hear, what a nice and thoughtful person he is. We discuss his early years in junior golf and his time playing on the Penn State team. We then talk about his time away from golf and what it was like to pick up a club again. We talked about some of his wins in NH and success he has had at the US Mid-Am. I loved hearing how Harvin approaches the mental part of the game and the lessons we can take from that to our lives away from golf. We also spend some time talking about why The Oaks is one of the best tests of golf in New Hampshire.  Thanks for listening and sharing the podcast with your friends.  Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

    Episode 18: Brian Diamond

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2023 27:17


    Season two kicks off with Brian Diamond, PGA Teaching Professional. Brian works at Willowcreek Golf Academy at Atkinson Country Club. He has had a fascinating career working in the golf industry which you will hear about. Brian talks about his passion for teaching golf and gives some tips on what we can be doing in the off-season.  Thanks for listening and sharing the podcast with your friends.  Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

    Episode 17: Jim Cilley returns to discuss earning player of the year

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 19:58


    This episode features Jim Cilley who just won his second straight player of the year award given out by the NH Golf Association. Jim was my guest on episode 4. We discuss his successful 2022 season along with the ups and downs of his final round at the NH Mid-Am last month. He also shares what he will be working on in the off season as we approach winter. Thanks for listening and sharing with your friends.  Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0  

    Episode 16: Carys Fennessy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2022 18:52


    Ep. 16 features Carys Fennessy who is a sophomore in high school and just won her second straight girls individual high school championship (while hitting all 18 greens in the final round! What??!!). We talk about that win (and others) and we discuss a scary injury she suffered while attending the US Open this past June at The Country Club. We also discuss her plans post high school and what's in the bag. I hope you enjoy the conversation and thank you for sharing this with your friends.  Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

    Episode 15: James Pleat returns, fresh off a win

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2022 19:47


    My very first guest, James Pleat, is back on the show. James captured his third NH Mid-Am Championship this week at Owls' Nest. We spend most of the time talking about the final round and how we approached some of the holes coming down the stretch.  Thank you for sharing the podcast with your friends and family. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0  

    Episode 14: Danny Arvanitis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 29:14


    This episode features Danny Arvanitis who is well-known in the NH golf community. When we spoke, he was fresh off his win capturing the NH Senior Championship. This win meant a lot to him as you will hear. We cover some of his other big wins and we discuss why he carries two putters. Danny is also the coach to The Derryfield School's golf team. And we bonded over our love for Bandon Dunes. I hope you enjoy the conversation and thanks for sharing the show with your friends.  Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

    Episode 13: Peter Harrity

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 30:53


    This episode features Peter Harrity who has an accomplished golfing career in New Hampshire and owns two courses in the state, Candia Woods and my home course, The Oaks. We discuss his early years in golf, memories of his wins and what it has been like to operate golf courses in recent years with the surge in demand. I hope you enjoy the conversation and am always grateful when you share the podcast with your friends.  Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

    Episode 12: Ryan Kohler

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 30:06


    This episode features Ryan Kohler who is fresh off a big win this month and has a rare and remarkable golf story. You need to hear it! I really enjoyed talking with Ryan and learning about how he approaches his game. He will look to defend his title at the mid-am in early October. I hope you enjoy the conversation and please pass it along to your friends! Thank you.  Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

    Episode 11: Tara Watt returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 12:49


    Tara Watt (Ep. 2) returns to the show to catch up on her big victory this week, capturing her third consecutive NH women's mid-am championship. She shares some great insights about the final round (overcoming a bad hole) -- advice all golfers need to hear!  Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

    Episode 10: Julianna Megan

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 23:28


    Julianna Megan won the state am last week at Concord Country Club at age 17. As a rising senior at Pinkerton Academy, Julianna has recorded some big tournament wins. We discuss her final few holes of the state am, a recent tournament she played in at Pinehurst, how she is approaching her college search process and why her 60 degree wedge is her favorite club in the bag. I really enjoyed talking with Julianna and I hope you enjoy the conversation!  Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

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    Episode 9: Matt Schmidt

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 42:04


    With the men's and women's state ams now complete, we talk to Matt Schmidt, the executive director of the NH Golf Association. We talk about all that goes into organizing these big state tournaments. We also cover his journey into golf administration, the growth of golf over the past few years and what the NHGA is working on for the coming years. Enjoy the show!  Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

    Episode 8: Lauren Thibodeau

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 41:08


    At age 11, Lauren captured her first of SEVEN straight NH girls junior championships. A state record. She went on to win a couple NH state ams and now plays for the University of Louisville. Lauren has also faced considerable adversity and we start the conversation about some of her recent medical challenges. Her story is inspiring and I hope you enjoy the conversation.  Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

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