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Skip is with you to talk the Canadian Open, and the upcoming US Open at Oakmont! He's joined by Beth Major of the USGA to discuss the US open, SI.com's Gary Van Sickle, Ian Swietkowski of the AJGA, and OSU's Maxwell Moldovan talks qualifying for the US Open!

Jim and Joseph sit down with Golf Channel's Brentley Romine for a deep dive into the NCAA Men's Golf Championship at Omni La Costa and a way-too-early look at the top contenders for the 2025–26 college season. Jim and Brentley reflect on their time in San Diego, praising La Costa's potential as a permanent championship venue and drawing parallels to Omaha in college baseball.The second half of the episode previews teams most likely to return to match play next season. Brentley and Jim spotlight anticipated roster additions and subtractions at Oklahoma State, Texas, Virginia, Auburn, and Ole Miss, among others.The interiew wraps with a Walker Cup roster re-draft, where Brentley, Jim, and Joseph revisit their November picks and make adjustments based on recent performances and pro departures. Players like Preston Stout, Brian Lee, Miles Russell, and Josiah Gilbert emerge as names to watch this summer as the U.S. squad takes shape.In the Opening Tee Shot, Joseph & Jim discuss Charlie Woods's recent win in an AJGA Invitational and Jim shares such big news for the future of DRVN.Golf. In Angle of Attack with Andrew Lewis, Andrew & Jim discuss the difference between process and outcome goals and the role of each in golf development.The Driven Golf Podcast is brought to you by FlagBag Golf Company and StrackaLine yardage books. Use code ‘DRIVEN' to receive 20% off your StrackaLine yardage book order or mention ‘Driven Golf' when ordering a FlagBag golf bag to receive a free custom headcover with your order.⁠⁠@flagbaggolf⁠⁠ on InstagramFlagBag Golf: ⁠⁠https://flagbaggolfco.com/⁠⁠StrackaLine: ⁠⁠https://www.strackaline.com⁠⁠Resources:Join the ⁠⁠Driven Golf Podcast Group⁠⁠ on Facebook for more discussions. Subscribe to the Driven Golf Analytics YouTube channel: ⁠⁠Driven Golf Analytics YouTube Channel⁠⁠. And please check out the all-new ⁠DRVN.Golf⁠ website for all of our content.Check out ⁠⁠Andrew Lewis's YouTube channel⁠⁠ for more content.Guest: Brentley Romine (⁠@brentleyGC⁠on Twitter)Host: Jim Colton (⁠@drivengolfanalytics⁠) & Andrew Lewis (⁠@andrewlewisgolf⁠)Producer: Joseph Kay (⁠@joseph_kay⁠)Music: "The Road to La Costa" by DG Beat Labs (⁠@dgbeatlab⁠)

The US Women's Open at Erin Hills produced a new major champion in Sweden's Maja Stark. The former podcast guest, that Alex said has done well as past US Open's, cruised to victory with the 54-hole lead Sunday.Jack Nicklaus didn't hold back on his criticism of Rory McIlroy, who skipped Jack's MEMORIAL tournament without a personal phone call to the legend of the game.Scottie Scheffler claimed his second straight MEMORIAL tournament, winning his 8th straight tournament when leading after 54-holes. The world's best player continues to be part of the "next Tiger Woods" conversation.On the PGA Champions circuit, Angel Cabrera couldn't get a third win a row, but the most interesting man in the world, Miguel Angel Jimenez, claimed victory in a playoff. Charlie Woods finally got his first victory on the AJGA circuit, and Alex wonders how the college recruiting process will go for Tiger's son.June means Hurricane season is here, and Michael is ready. Meanwhile, Alex is prepping for bring the Course of Life brand to the small screen this summer.In Tuned In, Michael can't get enough of a Las Vegas sommelier opening expensive bottles of wine, and Alex shares a new show he never heard of, and the release schedule for the final season of Stranger Things.This week's guest is Dr Raymond Prior, Ph.D. Alex chats with Dr Prior, known for his role in performance phycology, who how he got into the field, and why its so important for not just athletes, but also musicians, CEOs, and actors. You can find out more about Dr Prior at BTSMindset.com.The NBA Playoffs are set as the Indiana Pacers and the Minnesota Timberwolves win their conferences. While the NBA may not be loving the ratings potential of this midwest matchup, Michael wonders if the Pacers win will the Fever follow suit?As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex shares a new New England style pizza place in Austin, while Michael is eating out a lot thanks a busy week of family and friends. Support our friends!Use our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Watch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4DtListen + Love + Subscribe: www.courseoflifepodcast.comSupport the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4IJoin us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJFollow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQ

Whiparound Fridays continue as Andy and Brendan cover everything from the quarterback room of the Cleveland Browns to the drinking water at the Austrian Open in this episode. After crowning the Austrian Open as his "Event of the Week," Brendan was swarmed with information about the tournament and its history. He informs Andy about the past "tee up" rounds where every shot could be played off a tee and shares that the drinking water may be causing some issues for players on the course. The main portion of this episode focuses on the changes to the Tour Championship and FedEx Cup Playoffs that were announced Tuesday afternoon. Andy and Brendan discuss the removal of "Starting Strokes" from the Tour Championship and whether these changes will be enough to fix what has become a broken playoff system. With the playing field evened out at East Lake, they then debate who the worst-case scenario winner of the 2025 FedEx Cup would be. Meanwhile at the U.S. Women's Open, slow play is once again the topic of discussion with rounds nearing six hours on Thursday afternoon. Andy and Brendan then recap the NCAA Championship and some gamesmanship by an Oklahoma State player that should have him in Ryder Cup conversations. In other news, Charlie Woods is an AJGA winner, Good Charlotte is headed to Bolingbrook this summer, Blockie's angling for Champions Tour exemptions, and Bryson may have some nice digs in Washington D.C. ahead of LIV Virginia next week. To wrap things up, Brendan shares an amusing story from his trip to a diner with PJ.

Episode No. 4 of Golf's Next GEN features Brad Dalke – former AJGA star, U.S. Amateur finalist, and now part of the Good Good crew. Brad talks junior golf, playing in The Masters, and how he's navigating life on and off the course with one of golf's biggest media brands.

Long before Tiger and Phil and Justin and Jordan became household names, Stephen Hamblin knew of their golfing prowess as the Executive Director of the American Junior Golf Association.  Join Bob and Kelly as we hear great stories from Stephen, who has guided the country's premier junior golf circuit for 41 years, helping countless kids achieve their dreams of playing collegiate golf, and, in many cases, far beyond.

Episode No. 3 of Golf's Next GEN continues Season 2 with Emilia Migliaccio Doran, a standout talent in golf both on and off the course. She reflects on her AJGA career, winning a national championship, and transitioning into a role with Golf Channel. Emilia also shares valuable insight into performance anxiety, offering a unique perspective from her experiences as both a player and broadcaster.

Episode No. 2 of Golf's Next GEN continues Season 2 with Miles Russell, one of the most exciting young talents in golf. He reflects on his journey with the AJGA, the impact of the Florida Sunshine Cup, and how competing at the junior level prepared him for the next stage. Russell also dives into his experiences playing on the Korn Ferry Tour and PGA TOUR, sharing what he's learned from competing against the pros. Plus, he talks about his relationship with TaylorMade and how their support has helped him elevate his game.

Jim welcomes back Ryan Frazer, founder of Agora Golf, to share his insights on junior golf tournaments and navigating the increasingly competitive junior golf landscape. Jim and Ryan conduct what might be the first-ever fantasy draft of elite junior golf tournaments, analyzing key events such as theU.S. Junior Amateur,Junior Invitational at Sage Valley,Ping Invitational, andWestern Junior Championship. They discuss ranking points, tournament prestige, and how these events impact a player's recruitment and future prospects.Andrew Lewis joins the Angle of Attack segment (this time at the start of the episode) to chat about the challenges of earning AJGA Performance Stars. Both Jim and Andrew discuss strategies and recommendations for making efficient use of tournament entries and experiences to improve chances of getting into AJGA events down the road. The segment touches on the recent "Starbitrage" blog post on DRVN.GolfThe Driven Golf Podcast is brought to you by FlagBag Golf Company and StrackaLine yardage books. Use code ‘DRIVEN' to receive 20% off your StrackaLine yardage book order or mention ‘Driven Golf' when ordering a FlagBag golf bag to receive a free custom headcover with your order.@flagbaggolf on InstagramFlagBag Golf:https://flagbaggolfco.com/StrackaLine:https://www.strackaline.comResources:Join theDriven Golf Podcast Group on Facebook for more discussions.Subscribe to the Driven Golf Analytics YouTube channel:Driven Golf Analytics YouTube Channel.Check outAndrew Lewis's YouTube channel for more content.Guest: Ryan Frazer (@agoragolf on Twitter)Host: Jim Colton (@drivengolfanalytics)Producer: Joseph Kay (@joseph_kay)Music: "Rise Up, Pt 2" by DG Beat Labs (@dgbeatlab)

Aimee Cho is a professional golfer, a YouTube star and one of the best golf instructors in the game. A former AJGA girls champion, All-America at The University of Florida, and LPGA pro, Aimee's playing career was curtailed by back injury - an injury that ultimately lead her to a career in golf instruction. She joins #OntheMark to share insights and lessons from her career as a player, while also illustrating how you can "Aimeefy" your game with 5 Simple Disciplines: Improve Weaknesses but be aware of your Strengths with the use of STATISTICS. Improve your ALIGNMENT and CALIBRATE your eyes. Timing and perfecting your PRE-SHOT ROUTINE. The SWISH DRILL for longer and straighter Tee-shots, and The BMF Drill for more short putts holed. Aimee also advises on how to deal with the pressure and stress of golf, how to prioritize practice time for better results and the mindset required to consistently excel in golf. This podcast is also available as a vodcast - search and subscribe to Mark Immelman on YouTube.

Celebrate the season and the finale of an incredible year with Episode 9 of Golf's Next GEN, the official podcast of the AJGA! In this special holiday episode, we reveal the AJGA Awards, challenge our staff with festive trivia and share our favorite holiday movies. Don't miss this exciting wrap-up to our first season!

In this episode of the Driven Golf Podcast, Jim sits down with Shane Bacon, renowned national broadcaster, podcaster, and writer, to discuss his journey through the world of golf media and his passion for the game. They dive into Shane's multi-faceted career, from hosting the popular "Get a Grip" podcast to broadcasting the Masters and other golf events, to creating golf logos through his business, Ground Under Repair. We also discuss his involvement in sponsoring a AJGA tournament last summer in Texas. In Angle of Attack with Andrew Lewis, Andrew & Jim discuss the ramifications of signing day and the pending roster limits on existing college players, recent commits and future recruits. The Driven Golf Podcast is brought to you by FlagBag Golf Company and StrackaLine yardage books. Use code ‘DRIVEN' to receive 20% off your StrackaLine yardage book order or mention ‘Driven Golf' when ordering a FlagBag golf bag to receive a free custom headcover with your order of one of their golf bags. ⁠⁠@flagbaggolf⁠⁠ on Instagram FlagBag Golf: ⁠⁠https://flagbaggolfco.com/⁠⁠ StrackaLine: ⁠⁠https://www.strackaline.com⁠⁠ Resources: Engage with hosts and followers on the ⁠Driven Golf Podcast Group⁠ on Facebook. Subscribe to the Driven Golf Analytics YouTube channel for more content: ⁠⁠Driven Golf Analytics YouTube Channel⁠⁠. Check out ⁠⁠Andrew Lewis's YouTube channel⁠⁠ and subscribe! Latest article on DRVN.Golf: "WAGR Files: WAGR Whac-A-Mole (Part III: U.S. Junior Exemption Impact)" Shameless Plug: "Elf in the City" on YouTube Guest: Shane Bacon (⁠@shanebacon) Host: Jim Colton ⁠(@⁠drivengolfanalytics) & Andrew Lewis (⁠@andrewlewisgolf) Producer: Joseph Kay (@joseph_kay) Music by: DG Beat Labs (⁠@dgbeatlab⁠)

Shane Bacon joins Episode No. 7 of the Golf's Next GEN podcast to discuss hosting an AJGA event this summer, his broadcasting career, and his insights into the junior game and the future of golf. He also talks about his children's book The Golfer's Zoo, which introduces kids to the sport in a fun and creative way.

My guest on this episode is Leigh Chien, the 2024 Southwestern Women's Amateur Champion.  Leigh went bogey-free in her final two rounds to capture the title at Desert Mountain.  We spoke about her outstanding junior career and what lies ahead for her as an incoming freshman at Stanford University. Leigh Chien - Stanford Women's Golf Elite Amateur Golf Series - Official WebsiteThe Back of the Range - All Access The Back of the Range Collection at Imperial SportsCOUPON CODE: BOTR15 for 15% your entire purchase!Subscribe to The Back of the Range Subscribe in Apple Podcasts and SPOTIFY!Also Subscribe in YouTube,   Google Play , Overcast, Stitcher  Follow on Social Media! Email us:   ben@thebackoftherange.comWebsite: www.thebackoftherange.com  Voice Work by Mitch Phillips

Connor Sullivan of TaylorMade Golf joins the podcast to talk about his route from the AJGA to The Kingdom, his junior golf career and the future of junior golf. 

Episode four of Golf's Next GEN features Liam Lodding who suffered a cardiac event at an AJGA tournament last summer. Lodding wanted to give back to those who helped him through it, raising more than $30k for charity while recovering from his own scary condition.

Welcome to a special episode of the Accelerate Golf podcast that features the first husband-wife duo on the show, Liz Janangelo Caron and Jason Caron. Liz won more than 25 tournaments as an amateur and a professional and was inducted in the Connecticut Golf Hall of Fame in 2023, while Jason played over 9 years on the PGA and Korn Ferry Tours and recently tied for fourth at the 2024 Senior PGA Championship. Jason and Liz share their unique experiences working together at The Mill River Country Club in Oyster Bay, New York, and delve into their early days on the PGA and LPGA Tours. They discuss the challenges and joys of balancing professional golf with family life, raising two young daughters, and managing a golf club. Liz won 5 Connecticut Women's Amateur titles, 4 Connecticut Open titles, 8 AJGA titles, then went on to win 7 individual titles as a Duke Blue Devil, and also led them to the 2005 and 2006 NCAA Championships. She won twice in 2007 as a professional on the Futures Tour, and is currently the Director of Golf Instruction at Mill River. Jason is the Head Golf Professional at The Mill River Country Club and has won numerous Met Section events including the 2018 and 2020 MET PGA Championships.  Liz recounts her impressive journey, while Jason talks about his introduction to golf and the pivotal moments that shaped his career. They also share valuable insights into golf instruction, the importance of mental toughness, and the role of technology in modern golf training. Get an inside look at Jason's fantastic performance at the Senior PGA Championship, including his preparation, mindset, and the support from his family. Liz and Jason also offer practical tips for golfers looking to improve their game, emphasizing the significance of short game skills and maintaining good tempo. Don't miss this inspiring conversation with two highly accomplished golfers who exemplify the balance between professional success and personal fulfillment. Liz and Jason can be contacted via the links below. https://members.themillriverclub.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-caron-b6645225/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-caron-bab2a849/   Previous podcast episodes https://accelerategolf.com/podcast/ The podcast is presented by QSchool Sports https://qschoolsports.com/ Intro and outro music: “Silent Night” by Infraction Music.

Andy and Brendan dial it up for this first of the month Wednesday episode with movements from the PGA Pro National down in Frisco marking the return of Blockie Season. They offer up a potential new inhabitant of the Uresti Zone as well before getting to the big news that LIV's finale solo championship is headed to Bolingbrook, site of a rough AJGA experience for Andy in Illinois. How in the world does this happen? It is unserious. Also unserious is the title of this week's PGA Tour event. In further news on underwhelming venue choices, they also discuss some rumors from the ground at TPC Craig T. Nelson Ranch. Then they get to the reports around the delay of Rory's return to the PGA Tour PAC and what it says about the current divide and Tour bungling over the past year. They also discuss the jump in ratings for the Zurich. Schedule for the week tries to hone in on who best fits the TPC Summerlin model and the high season for college golf.

Episode two of Golf's Next GEN showcases Jasmine Koo, a rising star in junior golf who will soon play for the University of Southern California. Koo offers a compelling look into the evolution of women's golf and her personal journey with the AJGA and how it has shaped her as a young golfer.

The debut episode of Golf's Next GEN features Boston Bracken, a talented junior golfer who is set to join the prestigious golf program at Arizona State University. Bracken's story exemplifies the talent and dedication that define the AJGA's young golfers.

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 CoachThe Story Within - The 2022 U.S. Amateur Documentary - Available Now on YouTube! The Back of the Range Collection at Imperial SportsCOUPON CODE: BOTR15 for 15% your entire purchase!Subscribe to The Back of the Range Subscribe in Apple Podcasts and SPOTIFY!Also Subscribe in YouTube,   Google Play , Overcast, Stitcher  Follow on Social Media! Email us:   ben@thebackoftherange.comWebsite: www.thebackoftherange.com  Voice Work by Mitch Phillips 

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 University Women's GolfMegha Ganne - Instagram The Story Within - The 2022 U.S. Amateur Documentary - Available Now on YouTube! The Back of the Range Collection at Imperial SportsCOUPON CODE: BOTR15 for 15% your entire purchase!Subscribe to The Back of the Range Subscribe in Apple Podcasts and SPOTIFY!Also Subscribe in YouTube,   Google Play , Overcast, Stitcher  Follow on Social Media! Email us:   ben@thebackoftherange.comWebsite: www.thebackoftherange.com  Voice Work by Mitch Phillips

Buckle up as we navigate through the storm that recently hit Las Vegas and its spiraling impacts, especially on the golf world. We were as shocked as you at the torrential downpours and the ensuing chaos brought upon by the flooding - turning Burning Man into a muddle and throwing golfing activities off course. Hang in there as we dive into Tony Finau's legal confrontation, leaving no stone unturned in tracing his journey from a modest background to the golfing limelight. Together with his brother Gipper, they've weathered storms of a different kind.Shadow Creek's soaring green fee rate has stirred us up, and we're here to dissect the implications. Are the top-dollar amenities justifying the price hike? Maybe they are, or perhaps not! But one thing's for sure - the Finau Brothers' rise from a humble beginning in Salt Lake City to a successful golfing career is beyond inspiring. From Tony's daughter's recent win in an AJGA event to the Ryder Cup's unexpected turns, we've got it covered. Our heated debates about the Ryder Cup's likely champion and the potential dark horses make for an exhilarating conversation.In what promises to be an engaging discussion, we unravel the evolving dynamics of golf as a sport and a thriving community. The blend of cultures, the Instagram effect on golfers, and its influence on purchasing decisions - we explore it all. Not to mention our banter about personalized putting grips and their role in improving your game. We're also shining a spotlight on our favorite Instagram handles, discussing the artistry of golf photographers, and dissecting the impact of influencers on golfers' style statements. So, tune in for a riveting ride through golf's fascinating intersections with culture, and much more.We hope you enjoy this week's episode, and if you do, please consider leaving us a review on either Spotify or iTunes. Thank You!

This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Auburn University golfer Jackson Koivun. What a career this young man has had from winning AJGA events, playing in the Junior President's Cup, and much more... and he hasn't even started college golf yet. Jackson got started really early on with the game with the help of his family, he started playing competitive golf at the age 6 and never looked back. He first started out playing in U.S. Kids tournaments and eventually traveled to Missouri where he won his first AJGA event. That was only the beginning of all the accolades he'd receive from his junior/start of his amateur career. Jackson was also the #1 ranked junior in his class and we talk about what that meant to him as well as how that affected his recruiting process. Most would think that being the #1 ranked junior that his recruiting process was huge and glorious... however Jackson says differently. Koivun is currently enrolled in summer school at Auburn University and is looking to get things rolling this coming semester. Enjoy the show!

This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features University of Illinois golfer Piercen Hunt. This man has played golf in all sorts of places from his years living in Canada, The Netherlands, Wisconsin, and now Illinois. Of course hockey was a sport he fell in love with because golf was hard to play when there was snow on the ground, but he soon gave everything he had into golf in his early to mid teenage years. He played for his home course team in The Netherlands and when he moved to the states in the state of Wisconsin. Hunt also found a lot of success in his high school years which lead him to playing in some really big junior events in the AJGA circuit. We also touch on his win at the 2019 Western Junior where he came out on top and soon after that he started seeing college coaches rolling in. He committed to the University of Illinois and has loved everything there is to the program from the coaches, teammates, and the practice facilities. Piercen has really seen his game improve over the years, especially his short game he says. He's currently going into his last year of college golf and he wants to make it a memorable one not only for himself, but his family at the University of Illinois. Enjoy the show!

In this episode of the National Links Trust Podcast, we welcome on Chuck Wilson, the CEO of Babygrande Global and founder of Babygrande Records. Chuck is a veteran in the entertainment industry who also has a passion for golf in Washington, DC having grown up playing the city's courses. Chuck's latest venture, Babygrande Golf, is the title sponsor of the upcoming Babygrande D.C. Classic - an AJGA event being July 10-13 at East Potomac Golf Links that also benefits NLT.Learn more about the Babygrande D.C. Classic here.Learn more about National Links Trust here.Join the Capital Club, NLT's annual giving program, here.

This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features professional golfer David Kim. A majority of the guests I have on the podcast either got into the game with the help of a family member or they did it on their own... not David Kim. He doesn't even remember the experience, but his mother said that when he was 3 years old he saw a photo of Tiger Woods in a sports magazine. His mother also told him that after that moment he'd grab anything that would symbolize a golf club and start swinging it. He then started going to the local driving range with his snoopy set of clubs and was hooked! He started playing in U.S. Kids events to get his junior career started then stepped up to SCPGA events which are very competitive in the SoCal area. The proudest moment of his junior career was when he made it to his 1st AJGA event and eventually played in a couple more. Soon after that he was talking to a handful of schools where he ultimately committed to UC Irvine where he spent 4 years developing his game. David is currently a couple years into playing professionally and is getting the season started at PGA Tour Canada where he hopes to do the best he possibly can to move onto the next level. Enjoy the show!

Links from the show:* Troublemaker: A Memoir of Sexism, Retaliation, and the Fight They Didn't See Coming* Connect with Lisa on Twitter or Instagram* Rate the showAbout my guest:Lisa Cornwell spent seven years as an on-air host and reporter for Golf Channel, establishing herself as a respected voice in the game. Prior to Golf Channel, she worked in similar roles for the Big Ten Network as well as local affiliates in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Ohio. Lisa is a four-time Arkansas Women's State Golf champion, a two-time AJGA first-team All-American, a two-time All-State basketball player, and in 1992 was named the Arkansas Female Athlete of the Year. She was recently inducted into the Arkansas Golf and Arkansas Sports Halls of Fame. Get full access to Dispatches from the War Room at dispatchesfromthewarroom.substack.com/subscribe

There are no Sunday scaries here, as Andy and Brendan are bubbling to talk about a fantastic day and weekend of golf. They begin with the LPGA, where Rose Zhang debuted as a pro, and won. They discuss the incredible achievement, the hype train that's chugging full steam, and caution about setting insane expectations. They also hit on the concurrent AJGA event and the abominable pace of play at Liberty National. On the PGA Tour, they praise Viktor Hovland's “mettle” to survive a brutally hard Muirfield Village, a venue that Hovland had some spicy thoughts about earlier in the week on Norwegian television. They elaborate more on the test at Jack's place, and debate whether you should be more concerned about Scheffler's putting or Rory's approach play following that Sunday. There's some intel about Matt Wolff's departure from Team Smash, and more news on a Memorial schedule change. Lastly, they run through the U.S. Open Final Qualifying sites, picking a name, or two from each one to watch on Monday -- beware of Brian Stuard at Springfield!

Ann talks with Caila Roberts, the Tournament Director of the Mizuho Americas Open, the new LPGA tourney at Liberty National in Jersey City, NJ. Roberts talks about the unique tournament that also showcases top junior players from the Am. Junior Golf Assoc., the incredible play of Rose Zhang in her pro debut and about her own success from AJGA intern to Tournament Director.

This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features USC Golfer Gavin Aurilia. At a very young age Gavin Aurilia only knew baseball since his father, Rich Aurilia, was a successful baseball player in the MLB. However, around the age of 12 he decided to put baseball to the side and give golf all his attention. He grew up playing a lot of local junior events in the Arizona area, but eventually moved up to the AJGA events which he found success in. One of Aurilia's memorable moments was winning the 2021 IMG Junior Worlds and two 2nd place finishes in AJGA events. After finding success in his junior career, his brother told him he needed to start reaching out to college coaches. Gavin didn't know what level or what schools he could even play for until he started getting in contact with high-level D1 programs. He eventually committed to USC and has been loving every part of being a Trojan especially the membership at Riviera Country Club, which is offered to 3 players on the USC team. Aurilia is heading into his junior year with the Trojans and is looking to get back into contention with the team starting in the fall. Enjoy the show!

This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features UCLA assistant coach Patrick Murphy. You don't hear many golfers come from Canada to not only play college golf, but coach it as well. Patrick Murphy is one of those guys! He grew up in Crossfield, Alberta, Canada where golf wasn't the biggest sport to play. He grew up playing hockey like any other Canadian, but was playing in high level amateur events in the Southern California area as well as a couple AJGA events. The ability to shoot low rounds in the 60s and having high finishes in those junior events earned him a spot at UCLA where he didn't know too much about until he took his visits there. He repped the UCLA Bruin gear a lot and played in numerous events for the them. After his college career came to an end, he gave the professional route a try. He cashed a couple checks in the beginning, but was always honest with himself and the game of golf. One thing lead to another and he received a call from his coach at UCLA, Derek Freeman, about the coaching job at UCLA and Murphy is currently in his 3rd season with the team. They have a new head coach Armen Kirakossian from ASU and they're looking to get UCLA back to being the epic powerhouse school they know they can be. Enjoy the show!

This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Alabama alum and professional golfer Charlie Nikitas. What a story Charlie Nikitas has with some amazing experiences and stories. His family was a big into basketball so golf wasn't the main sport in the family, but that didn't stop Charlie from wanting to pursue it. He played in whatever junior events he could get in and had a 2 week stretch of golf that changed his life. He placed high in an AJGA event then went on to qualify for the his 1st ever U.S. Am at the age of 16 years old. Nikitas takes us through his years playing at Miami University where he spent his 4 year splaying D1 golf at which he eventually transferred to Alabama for his final year of eligibility. Charlie tells a great story about the events leading up to him getting the offer to come to Alabama as he was going into yet another U.S. Am qualifier with no clubs and exhausted form a previous trip... you don't want to miss it. He's currently about 8 months into his professional golf career and is getting into any event he possibly can while enjoying every minute of the journey! Enjoy the show!

This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features University of Nevada, Las Vegas golfer Ben Sawaia. Ben is the definition of playing for his city because he was born and raised in the state of Nevada! He played both soccer and golf growing up, but he had to make a decision to play one or the other. It's safe to say that golf was the right path for him as he was ranked 2nd in the state of Nevada in his junior golf days! Along with that accomplishment, he made big appearances in both local Nevada events and high level AJGA tournaments. When it came time to where he wanted to go play college golf, he had a few options at some of the best schools in the country. However, there's no place like home for Ben Sawaia and he ended up committing to UNLV to become a Rebel. Ever since his freshmen year at UNLV, he's been enjoying every second of it. The community and support he has around him is something he's truly grateful for and looks to help put UNLV back on the map. Enjoy the show!

TIME CODES:0:45 – Henni at The Players4:33 – Diving deeper on Wyatt's interview last week12:15 – Kamaiu Johnson story at Arnold Palmer Invitational23:50 – PGA Tour's new elevated events schedule27:15 – Will hosting an AJGA event38:15 – Chris Rock special40:00 – Doug's tidbit, Tinder reviewsInstagram: beyondthefairwayTwitter: @TheDouglasFresh @WillLoweryGolf @HenniKoyack

This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Michigan State University golfer Troy Taylor II. From a young age, Troy thought he'd get into basketball as his father was a top 25 player at Ohio State. However, he found himself really attracted to the game of golf which was assisted by his father who was deeply into the game after his basketball career. Troy got started playing U.S. Kids junior events and eventually worked his way up to playing AJGA invitationals which he always wanted to win one. When it came time to the recruiting process his father guided him, but Troy found himself building connections with top programs like Ohio State University, Michigan State University, and many others. Taylor II always thought he'd go to Ohio State because his father had such a legacy there, but he felt very at home when visiting Michigan State. Troy is currently a graduate student and wouldn't change a thing from his experiences playing for the Spartans. He's been in the winners circle, contributed to many team wins, and is looking to enjoy every bit of his last semester of college golf. Enjoy the show!

In this episode, we are joined by Graysen Huff (@AUspudfarmer). Graysen was a two time AJGA winner as a junior and went on to play at Auburn University for five years. During his time at Auburn, Graysen notched two wins, including the 2019 SEC Championship. After college, Graysen turned pro and found immediate success on the Latinoamérica Tour, finishing T-5th in his first start. Since then, Graysen has competed on the Latinoamérica Tour, the Korn Ferry Tour, and the Forme Tour.---Follow us:Twitter - @TournamentCodeInstagram - @thetournamentcodeYouTube - The Tournament CodeHosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)---(00:59) - how Graysen got into the game of golf(10:35) - first AJGA win(12:38) - committing to Auburn(27:23) - tournament prep in college(30:04) - turning pro during COVID(34:29) - playing on the LatinoAmerica Tour(40:29) - finding a caddy(43:10) - working out on the road(50:33) - what Graysen would tell himself as a junior golfer

This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features USC commit Bailey Shoemaker. What a career this young lady has had and she's not even in college yet! She started getting into the game with the help of her father who was an avid golfer himself. She grew up playing a 9 hole course that a family relative built themselves! Bailey got started playing in competitive U.S. Kids events and was enjoying the start of her junior career. Once she got older, she started getting invited to AJGA invitationals where she found herself struggling against kids that were 3 to 4 years old than her. However, that was only the beginning of who Bailey Shoemaker is today, ever since 2020 she's proved to be one of the best amateurs out there! Since 2020, she's qualified for big events the Women's U.S. Am, U.S. Girls Junior Am, Women's U.S. Open, and numerous LPGA Tour events... she never missed a cut in any of these. You might be thinking, why doesn't she turn pro and start making money? Shoemaker thinks differently and committed to USC at a very young age so that she has a backup plan in case golf doesn't work out. Bailey is enjoying the remaining months before she gets going at USC and she can't wait to get started as a Trojan. Enjoy the show!

This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Pepperdine University Golfer Sam Choi. If you like golf and want to hear some good stories then you'll want to listen to Sam Choi's journey. It all started in South Korea where young Sam was getting things going with both golf and life. At a young age his family moved to Southern California and Choi had a lot of questions about this move. His junior career took off as he started playing in local SCPGA events and branched out to high level events in AJGA and Junior Worlds. College golf wasn't something Sam planned on doing because he "just wanted to turn pro and make money!" That eventually changed after some consideration and found himself accepting an offer to go play at the University of New Mexico where he prevailed! As his time at UNM was coming to an end, he had an extra year of eligibility to play around with. He's currently finishing his college career playing for the Pepperdine Waves and is enjoying every minute of it. Choi and his fellow Waves are looking to do some damage this next semester and giving all they have at Nationals! Enjoy the show!

This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Arizona State University golfer Luke Potter. The game of golf was always something young Luke Potter was interested in because everything was on him. He was able to have a very successful junior career playing in local junior tours in the San Diego area to AJGA events as well as high level amateur events. He had a very impressive win at the 2020 Maridoe Amateur when he was only 16 years-old which Potter says is his most memorable moment from his junior career. With all his success came the west coast D1 universities wanting him badly and he committed to Arizona State before he started high school and is now in his freshmen year as a Sun Devil. He's off to a very solid start and has big goals of being one of the better players to come out of the program. Potter and the rest of the Sun Devils are looking forward to this coming semester as they contend for a National Championship and get revenge after last year. Enjoy the show!

This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Southern Methodist University golfer Zach Kingsland. It all started with playing the Wii golf game at his grandma's house and Zach Kingsland thought... why not take this to a real course? That's what he's done ever since and he started playing in junior events in his home state of Texas. As his game developed he started getting more into the high level events like the Legends Junior Tour and AJGA events around the country. Not only did he play competitive junior golf, but his high school team was even more competitive as most of his teammates went on to play at D1 programs. Kingsland takes us through his recruiting process and explains why he wanted to play for both Coach Parra and Wilkins at SMU. Zach is apart of a very talented freshmen class at SMU and is looking to do some damage in his college career! Enjoy the show!

This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Auburn University commit Anna Davis. Her golf journey began when he father got both her and her brother into the game and hasn't looked back since. She played in local junior events in the San Diego area before stepping up to the high-level AJGA events which she found success in quick. This past year has been a one that Davis will never forget as she won on the AJGA circuit and found herself playing in the 2022 Augusta National Women's Amateur... which she won as a 16 year-old. After her exciting victory there, she went on to make cuts in numerous LPGA Tour events and play in 2 majors which opened her eyes to professional golf. Many were curious if she'd stay amateur or turn pro and Anna goes in depth on her decision to stay amateur as well as the exciting news of her committing to Auburn University. Davis is a very established player with a ton of confidence in herself and she's looking forward to what the game of golf throws at her. Enjoy the show!

In this episode, Dawson Armstrong (@DawsonGolf) describes his journey from junior golf to the Korn Ferry Tour. Dawson won his first AJGA start in Nashville and went on to play at Lipscomb University for four years. During his college career, Dawson accumulated 10 victories, including NCAA Regionals medalist honors in 2017. After college, Dawson played on the PGA Tour Canada for two years before earning his Korn Ferry card in 2019 through Q-School. Today, Dawson lives in Jacksonville and is a fully exempt Korn Ferry member for 2023.---Follow us:Twitter - @TournamentCodeInstagram - @thetournamentcodeYouTube - The Tournament CodeHosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)—(01:34) - how Dawson got into golf(09:57) - playing with confidence(12:32) - working with different swing coaches(21:01) - developing a strong putting game(28:46) - learning how to compete in college(31:23) - practice round strategy(37:22) - most nerves Dawson has ever felt(41:40) - creating pressure in practice(43:51) - creating an optimal tournament schedule(47:28) - offseason work(54:52) - goals for 2023(59:07) - what Dawson would tell himself as a junior

My guest on this episode is the 2022 U.S. Girls' Junior Amateur Champion, Yana Wilson.  Lots of fun in this episode but also some nuggets of information and advice that you don't want to miss!  Yana Wilson - Official WebsiteYana Wilson - Instagram  The Back of the Range Collection at Imperial SportsCOUPON CODE: BOTR15 for 15% your entire purchase!Subscribe to The Back of the Range Subscribe in Apple Podcasts and SPOTIFY!Also Subscribe in YouTube,   Google Play , Overcast, Stitcher  Follow on Social Media! Email us:   ben@thebackoftherange.comWebsite: www.thebackoftherange.com  Voice Work by Mitch Phillips 

Kaitlyn & Scott Schroeder, the father/daughter, both excel in great fashion at what they do. Kaitlyn, a University of Alabama signee, is ranked #1 in the Junior Golf Scoreboard rankings and was recently recognized by the AJGA as the "2022 Rolex Player of the Year" with a total of two wins and two top 5's in the 2022 season. Her father, Scott, is the Head Men's Golf Coach at the University of North Florida, a Top-50 Men's D1 program. Scott, a former UNF player, took over coaching the program in 2006 and has since become a 7X ASUN Coach of the Year.  Scott has coached 5 PING All-Americans and 6 Honorable Mentions since his time at UNF.The Schloeders are phenomenal and excel at what they do. Playing their way to the top has given them an incredible amount of experience and wisdom.  In this episode you will hear a lot of great advice from Kaitlyn from a junior golfer, future college player's perspective. You will also hear from Scott, who knows what it takes to make it to the top and has acquired valuable perspectives from being a former player, a current Head D1 Coach, as well as a father of a very successful junior golfer, #1 Junior Girl Golfer in the world to be exact. This is an episode you surely will not want to miss!@kaitlyn_schroeder@sschro36@alabamawgolf@ospreysmgolf@ajgagolfContact Coach Mo@coachmogolfprowww.coachmogolfpro.commgesualdi@stjohnsgolf.comThe Golf Academy at St. Johns Located at St. Johns Golf & CC in St. Augustine/St. Johns, FL@thegolfacademy_st.johnswww.stjohnsgolf.com

This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Stanford Univeristy Assistant Coach Cole Buck. Coach Buck's golf journey began in a little town called Pampa, Texas and since then he's traveled to many different places with amazing experiences! His junior career consisted of playing on numerous Texas junior tours as well as AJGA tournaments, but when he was going into his sophomore year of high school he transferred to the Jim McLean Golf Academy where he got really good, really fast. His dream school had always been TCU and he was able to live that dream out by playing a couple years for the Frogs until he started getting into coaching. His first coaching job was an intern position with the Strength and Conditioning staff at TCU where he was able to find his love coaching. Since then he's interned with AJGA, coached a high school team, and 3 D1 programs in New York, Tennessee, and now in Palo Alto. Hearing all the experiences and places he's been to get to where he's at today is quite impressive at such a young age. Coach Buck is looking to coach for the rest of his time and do everything he can to help Stanford do the best they possibly can. Enjoy the show!

This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features University of Texas Golfer Mason Nome.  Mason was born and raised in the state of Texas and had committed to UT before he even started high school.  Between the time he committed to starting at UT, he played in high level AJGA invitationals and  found great success in them.  When it came time to start playing at UT, he was more than ready to go and play with teammates like Cole Hammer, the Coody brothers, and so many good players.  Nome takes us through his years at UT and what he's been able to learn from not only his teammates, but alumni like Jordan Spieth, Scottie Scheffler, and many more.  Mason was also a contributor to the NCAA National Championship team in 2022 and gives great insight on what that winning feeling was like.  Enjoy the show!

This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features University of Colorado Boulder Golfer Dylan McDermott.  Dylan's journey started back when he would mirror his father's swing in their garage and ever since then he's been in love with the game.  Being from the Granite Bay area he started out playing at The First Tee and many other junior organizations in Northern California.  As his game started to progress, he moved up the ladder and started playing in AJGA events where he was able to get more looks from colleges.  McDermott had a pretty impressive junior career by becoming the youngest player to ever win the Memorial Amateur at the age of 17 and placing well in AJGA/USGA events.  Now Dylan is in his Sophomore season at CU and is off to a hot start with a win at the Fight Irish Classic against a stacked field which has allow given McDermott more confidence in himself.  Him and his teammates at CU are looking to play well in tournaments this season and get to Nationals!  Enjoy the show!

This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Univeristy of North Carolina Golfer David Ford. Focused, determined, and fun is the best way to describe how David Ford like to go about his business in the game of golf. David's journey started when he was a young kid as his Dad got both him and his brother into the game of the golf. Growing in Georgia, he went to a private high school called Rivers Academy that didn't even have a golf team until him and a few guys, including his brother, got a team together. After his time playing in high school and high level junior events like AJGA, USGA, and being ranked as the #1 player in the Rolex Junior Rankings, he had to make a decision on where he wanted to play college golf. Ford is heading into his sophomore year at UNC and is looking to do some damage alongside Austin Greaser, Dylan Menante, Ryan Burnett, and the rest of his fellow Tar Heel teammates. Enjoy the show!

My guest on this episode is Caleb Surratt.  He is the first back-to-back winner of the Terra Cotta Invitational presented by workday.  We spoke about his phenomenal play over the last year that has produced 6 wins and over 20 top-10 finishes.  Terra Cotta Invitational - Website Subscribe to The Back of the Range Subscribe in Apple Podcasts and SPOTIFY!Also Subscribe in YouTube,   Google Play , Overcast, Stitcher  Follow on Social Media! Email us:   ben@thebackoftherange.comWebsite: www.thebackoftherange.com  Voice Work by Mitch Phillips