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In this kickoff episode of the AmateurGolf.com Podcast's Major Preview Series, host Brian takes you deep inside one of amateur golf's most prestigious events—the 63rd Northeast Amateur Invitational at Wannamoisett Country Club (WAHN-uh-moy-sit). With exclusive insights powered by data and AI, Brian breaks down the history, course strategy, elite field, and what it'll take to win. From defending champ Anthony Delisanti to rising stars like Ben James and Miles Russell, this preview gives you everything you need to watch—and who to watch—for one of the summer's most defining tournaments.Amateur Golf Links:AmateurGolf.comSubscribeInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube

In this special preview episode, Anna from AmateurGolf.com breaks down everything you need to know about the 130th Amateur Championship at Royal St George's and Royal Cinque Ports. From course insights and historical context to the star-studded field and Seb Cave's red-hot form, this five-minute audio primer sets the stage for one of amateur golf's most prestigious events. Tune in for storylines, contenders, and the legacy behind the links.Follow our live coverage at Amateurgolf.comAmateur Golf Links:AmateurGolf.comSubscribeInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube

In this special episode from AmateurGolf.com, We tell the almost unbelievable true story of PGA Tour pro Bobby Cruickshank — the man who bet on Bobby Jones in 1930 and walked away with a fortune.After just nine holes watching Jones play, Cruickshank was convinced he was witnessing history in the making. So he placed a bold wager: Bobby Jones to win the British Amateur, British Open, and U.S. Open in the same year. Spoiler alert: He did.What followed was a legendary payout, a swirl of myths involving the IRS and the New York Times, and one of the most enduring tales in golf history.This episode dives into fact vs. folklore, the brilliance of Bobby Jones, and what it means to believe in greatness before the rest of the world catches up.

It's one of the biggest weeks in amateur golf—and while the U.S. Open and Southwestern Invitational grab national headlines, Kyle and Ana go deep on the Sunnehanna Amateur. Recorded on June 9 with a fresh look at the 2025 field, historical data, scoring trends, and weather impact, this 5-minute episode gives players and fans everything they need to know. Who's in, who's not, what the numbers tell us—and why Saturday is the round that separates contenders from champions. Powered by insights from the AmateurGolf.com archives.Amateur Golf Links:AmateurGolf.comSubscribeInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube

Every summer, thousands of hopefuls tee it up in U.S. Open local qualifying — chasing a dream only a handful will realize.In this episode, AmateurGolf.com dives into the inspiring true stories of golfers who made the leap from everyday courses to the biggest stage in golf. From Ken Venturi's heat-stricken triumph in 1964 to Spencer Levin's breakout at Shinnecock, and Beau Hossler's unforgettable run at 17 years old — these aren't just great rounds, they're testaments to belief, grit, and the magic of qualifying.You'll hear about:The only two champions in history to win the U.S. Open after starting in local qualifyingCollege stars like Scott Langley and Russell Henley who turned heads at Pebble BeachA hole-in-one that lit up The Olympic ClubAnd how Jason Duffner quietly launched a major-winning career at Winged FootWhether you're an aspiring qualifier or a fan of underdog stories, this episode proves: 

Welcome to Major Insights, the podcast series that previews the most prestigious events in amateur golf. In this episode, we spotlight the Dogwood Invitational, one of the game's premier proving grounds held at Druid Hills Golf Club in Atlanta.From legends like Webb Simpson and Brian Harman to rising stars lighting up the leaderboard today, the Dogwood is where bold play meets timeless tradition. We break down what it takes to win, recap standout performances, and preview the action for 2025.

Join DECADE Golf - The #1 Course Management System (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%).  Also, my new book, Wicked Smart Golf II: The Blueprint to Breaking 80 Consistently is LIVE on Amazon (kindle + paperback + hardcover) and Audible sometime in February. Learn proven strategies to break 80 and play your best golf ever WITHOUT swing changes. Thanks for the support!  Enter the WSG2 Launch promotion (must have a Gmail address or send name, email, and proof of purchase to wickedsmartgolf@gmail.com).  Today's guest is Pete Wlodkowski, who is the creator of AmateurGolf.com. Not only does he run the biggest website for amateur golfers but also a 3X club champion in three different states. In this episode, you will learn: How to play better in tournaments. The habits of successful tournament golfers. What you can learn from watching pro golf tournaments. How to prepare to play well under pressure (even as a newer competitor).  The best place to sign up and find tournaments in all 50 states.  And a lot more. Check out amateurgolf.com to find golf tournaments and test your game in 2025!  You can also read my articles on Amateur Golf: How to Plan the Ultimate Arizona Golf Trip Why I Quit My $100,000 Career to Chase the Golf Dream WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products DECADE Golf - The #1 Course Management System (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Mental Golf Type - The Best Mental Game Training (use code WICKEDSMART to save 25%).  WHYGOLF Training Aids - The Best Training Aids to help your practice sessions (use code WICKEDSMART to save 15%).  Rypstick - The #1 Speed Trainer to Hit Bombs (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10%)  Mental Golf Coaching - Get 1:1 support to lower your handicap, master your mental game, and have more fun.  Wicked Smart Golf Academy - The FASTEST way to play consistent golf.  PrimePutt: The best putting mats in golf, use code “WICKEDSMART” to save 10% on your investment.  Arccos Golf - The easiest way to track and analyze your stats (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10% on sensors or grips).  Also, don't forget to connect on social media: Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram   Subscribe on YouTube Buy Wicked Smart Golf Amazon or Audible  Buy Wicked Smart Golf II on Amazon (Audible coming soon).

Sean catches up with AmateurGolf.com founder Pete Wlodkowski at the tail end of his month-long trip to Scotland where he was played a ton of golf all over the country. He shares highlights from the trip, where he's stayed over the course of the month, his favorite courses, villages, and the wonderful surprises that tend to find travelers when they spend an extended time in a country.Amateur Golf Links:AmateurGolf.comSubscribeInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube

Monty Scowsill is a relatively new comer to the Pro scene but that doesn't mean he can't compete out there. Coming to the game when he was only 15, Monty got down to scratch within 3 years and then went on to have a successful Amateur career that led him to the R&A Amateur Championship Final. We talk about his first year as a Professional golfer, the ups and downs, lessons learnt and then what his 2024 looks like from a tournament stand point. Monty also explains what he thinks are the top three things any aspiring golfer should be doing.   Like ONEPODLIFE? Share it with your friends and leave a review on whatever platform you are listening from, I would love to hear your thoughts. FOLLOW my journey on Instagram @oneputtlife Learn more about me by visiting oneputtlife.com

In this episode, we are joined by Stephen Behr, Jr. (@SBehrJr). Stephen currently works at SAP leading the Strategy & GTM for Business and Enterprise Architects. Stephen is a well-renowned mid-am golfer, having won many mid-am events including the Crump Cup (Pine Valley's mid-am tournament) and having been named the 2020 AmateurGolf.Com Mid-Amateur Player of the Year. Prior to having a job, Stephen played at Clemson, where he won the 2016 Byron Nelson award.---Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)---(00:28) - appreciating teammates' impact on success(05:26) – playing against Spieth(09:42) - unexpected success in college golf(12:29) - getting in your own way(17:03) - college golf and team dynamics(21:06) - redemption and teamwork(22:21) - nutrition and physical transformation(27:15) - practice/play routine and job(31:30) - playing under elite competition(36:09) - taking time off from golf(37:54) - the evolution of golf(41:16) - distance discrepancy and course familiarity

John Novasel, creator of Tour Tempo returns for Pt2 to break down how the short game backswing to contact ratio is actually 2:1 vs the 3:1 swing ratio of a full swing that is consistent with the greatest players of all time. This episode was originally published in December 2011 as a Members Only episode, so it's the first time it's been released to the public.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3464073/advertisement

In today's episode, we'll cover the latest golf news including Rickie Fowler's Father's Day celebration, Rory McIlroy's pressure to win a major, and Bryson DeChambeau's aim at the Ryder Cup team. Additionally, we will discuss the launch of Ping's new G430 LST 3-wood, the exciting return of LPGA Tour's KPMG Women's PGA Championship to New Jersey with a $9M purse and fan support for Lexi Thompson.Sources: Essentially Sports, The Washington Post, Yahoo, AmateurGolf.com, Yahoo Sports, LPGA

What's happening for the us mens and women open. Talking with Pete Wlodkowski of Amateurgolf.com

All eyes turn towards Augusta as the 4th-annual Augusta National Women's Amateur kicks off a huge week-and-a-half of golf amongst the pine trees of Georgia. In today's episode Cody and Randy are joined by Jordan Perez (@jrdnprz on twitter) to discuss and preview what is surely the deepest, most talented field the ANWA has seen to date. Jordan is covering the ANWA on behalf of AmateurGolf.com and you can find all her writing this week there. Today's run of show is as follows: Cody and Randy spend the first ~35:00 minutes recapping last weekend's Drive On Championship and touching on some LPGA odds & ends. At the 35:00 minute mark Jordan joins to go over her favorite storylines at the ANWA, plus the trio reveal their favorite dark horses to contend and their five favorites to win. Finally, and certainly not to be missed, Cody and Randy interview (at the 1:37:05 mark) World Amateur #1, Rose Zhang, as she prepares to tee it up in her fourth ANWA. Rose talks about the state of her game, lessons learned from prior ANWAs, and her mental approach to this week. Enjoy!

Pete Wlodkowski started AmateurGolf.com 23 years ago. He joins me on this particular episode to talk about a project he's working on for our YouTube channel. He wants to showcase the Carlsbad area in Southern California because it is the mecca for golf club manufacturing. Nearly every major brand has a foothold in Carlsbad. In the first episode of the Carlsbad golf tour, Pete visits Fujikura and learns about how they make shafts, he was also lucky enough to test out some driver shafts in their testing center. Pete shares the goals of this video series and the unique experiences that each manufacturer provides its visitors and the golfing public. Carlsbad Golf Tour: FujikuaAmateur Golf Links:AmateurGolf.comSubscribeInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube

Tim sits down for an interview with Pete Wlodkowski, the founder of amateurgolf.com. Amateurgolf.com is the most comprehensive website there is when it comes to amateur golf tournaments of all sizes. Pete will talk about the early days of amateurgolf.com and how he got started and grown to become an authority of amateur golf tournaments.

Founded in 1999, AmateurGolf.com is dedicated to the 99.7% of golfers who aren't pros! The web's best source of amateur golf tournament information - posting regularly on Facebook with player and tournament features, equipment and course reviews, and more. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by Mindful "U", founder Pete Wlodkowski gives us an overview of AmateurGolf.com, comments on Topgolf, explains their sponsorship with brands like Callaway, Titleist and Cobra Golf and explains their mission. He also details their leaderboards and introduced the Amateur Golf Scoreboard. This was an unforgettable conversation, a great way to start the New Year, and an honor having Pete on this show. Let's tee off.

For the 21st episode of "The General Area", a podcast brought to you by the Northern Ohio Golf Association, Justin was joined by AmateurGolf.com's Pete Wlodkowski. Justin and Pete had an awesome chat about all things amateur golf, the inception of his website, his passion for amateur golf and what he has learned along the way. Be sure to check it out. 

Welcome to FAIRWAY FINDERS, where I share the most important pieces of advice from guests so that you can learn just like I have. Alfie Plant finished the season 38th on the Road to Mallorca rankings on the Challenge Tour, when I spoke to him back in January he gave me the three things that he thinks every aspiring amateur golfer should do to succeed. Get a pen and start learning from the best. **If you enjoyed this episode, please SHARE it with friends and head over to Instagram to follow @oneputtlife and @onepodlife**

Since the age of eight, Jensen Hull has been dreaming of becoming a professional golfer. After a stellar amateur career where he won the Hever Castle Club Championships twice and the West Kent Club Championships twice, he went on to win on the Jamega Tour as an amateur. Now having completed his first full season as a pro, we talk through his highs and what he's learnt and what the future holds as he goes into 2023. **If you enjoyed this episode, please SHARE it with friends and head over to Instagram to follow @oneputtlife and @onepodlife**

Not many people can play professional golf for 10 years and create a career for themselves outside of the game, but @milescollinsgolf has!!! Miles reflects on his career as a professional golfer and how it give him a pathway to side career as a Strength & Conditioning Coach. As always, Miles doesn't just share his story, he opens up on what he thinks every golfer should be doing to achieve. **If you enjoyed this episode, please SHARE it with friends and head over to Instagram to follow @oneputtlife and @onepodlife**

In this episode of Mississippi Stories, Mississippi Today Editor-At-Large Marshall Ramsey visits with golfer Ethan Mangum. Mangum tells about how he started playing golf at the age of two, his pathway of success, how his parents influenced him and how he trains to be the world-class athlete and student. His is an inspirational story and a blueprint for anyone who wants to be successful. His story is a perfect blend of talent and hard work. 

In a bit of a new format, we gathered a crack panel to discuss the past, present, and future of golf in Ohio. Ohio golf often flies under the radar. However, it's history is rich and deep. Our panel tells tales and highlights what makes Ohio golf so great. The panelists share stories about Jack Nicklaus first meeting Arnold Palmer on the Sylvania CC driving range and Ben Curtis winning the Ohio Am by 17 shots. We dive into the evolution and structure of Ohio golf's various associations, the courses and events everyone should have on their shortlist, to the deep talent pool in today's Ohio amateur scene. In addition, our panel of Ohio golf experts shares stories and experiences from their days playing in, organizing, and coving golf in Ohio. The Mediator of the panel is:Pete Wlodkowski - Founder of AmateurGolf.comThe panelists are:Matt Lefferts - Executive Director at Columbus District Golf AssociationDave Shedloski - Longtime Golf Digest writer and Ohio nativeTJ Brudzinski: Ohio amateur legend. He most recently shot 64 on his way to the 2022 Ohio Senior Amateur Championship. TJ has played in 13 USGA ChampionshipsKen Weixel - 5 time US Mid-Am competitor. Member of the USGA Mid-Am Committee

A solo pod. I detail  my day at the U.S. Open. From Rory's presser to visiting the completed Ouimet house to  the grind of practice to a few tips and places to watch if you're attending the U.S. Open this week.Make sure to follow BayState_Golf and AmateurGolf on IG this week for U.S. Open coverage.

Burke joins me to preview the U.S. Open at Brookline. But first, I offer up some thoughts and observations after spending the day at The Country Club.Make sure to follow BayState_Golf and AmateurGolf on IG this week for U.S. Open coverage.

After LIV Golf announced its presence and completed an event in London and Rory McIlroy punched back with a win in the Canadian Open and a dig at Greg Norman, Burke and I decided to process the state of professional golf and where it might be heading. Make sure to follow BayState_Golf and AmateurGolf on IG this week, as I will be at The Country Club covering the U.S. Open.

A full time job. A married man. A father, yet still an elite golfer on this island of Ireland. Colm Campbell rolled back time and captured his second Irish Amateur title last week at The Island Golf Club. We chat about fitting it all in, his mindset when the pressure was on and whether Celtic Symphony is still his walk on song!  For more check out www.paddytalksgolf.com PaddyTalks Golf is Powered By ForeGolf Custom. Get your tour level golf club fitting experience at www.ForeGolf.ie  

Jim Stracka has mixed golf and business for more than two decades. He is the founder and CEO of StrackaLine, which makes green reading books and yardage books. We cover Jim's love of playing golf (especially when there's a bit of money on the line…), how he started StrackaLine, what goes into the process for making a green-reading book, the controversy around the books on the professional level, and why these books can help every golfer at every level. Ever the forward thinker, Stracka is also in the process of launching a new media/tech company called TVGolfer. He tells us all about this new venture and how it can be used by major golf events or a buddies trip to a golfing destination.** AmateurGolf members save 20 percent - visit our website and the "benefits" section or email us at contactus@amateurgolf.com for details.AMATEUR GOLF LINKS:Amateurgolf.comAmateur Golf on IGAmateur Golf on TwitterOTHER LINKS:Strackaline.comTVGolfer.com

"That's the thing about books, they let you travel without moving your feet", Jhumpa Lahiri  David Kearney has done over 20 years of travelling, has kept journals along his travels, is exceptionally well-read and know has shared his life and travels documentation with us in his book, The Golfing Buddha. For more check out www.PaddyTalksGolf.com Click here to buy the book:  https://sigmoidsports.com/shop/  

Chris "Soly" Solomon is part of No Laying Up, a golf media company that has changed the way a lot of golf fans think about, play, and consume the game. My discussion with Soly has nothing to do with his work behind the mic and keyboard, but instead it's about his own golf game and the Gasparilla Invitational that kicks off on February 17 at Palma Ceia in Tampa Bay. Soly has played in the Gasparilla twice and is playing in this year's edition. Soly shares his insights on the tournament, the golf course, and his own golf game.  _________AMATEURGOLF.COM LINKSAmateurgolf.comAmateur Golf on IGAmateur Golf on Twitter

Firstly... want to congratulate Akshay on his first Korn Ferry win at The Bahamas Great Exuma Classic! He played some stern golf coming down the stretch, and we are so happy to see him have such early success this year. Many of you are here because of the hype from his win- and that's cool. Welcome to The Tie- hope you stay a while. We'd love to take credit for the bump, but I think this has been on its way for some time now. And did you see that shot on the last? My goodness.Above all, this is a great pod to listen to if you want to know more about who Akshay is. Hope you all enjoy the content, and make sure to subscribe for more exciting interviews throughout the year!Credible links to learn more about Akshay and his journey:AmateurGolf.com Before They Turned Pro: AKshay Bhatia https://www.amateurgolf.com/golf-tournament-news/28466/Before-they-turned-pro--Akshay-BhatiaThe Back of the Range Podcast (Ben Adelberg): THE ROAD TO HOYLAKE- AKshay Bhatia and Ricky Castillohttps://open.spotify.com/episode/0wpvQhCowLAA84BYYkeGE2?si=baeJFPhrT628CWmWhxuf1w

Ludvig Aberg was named AmateurGolf.com's 2021 player of the year. The Texas Tech junior has a long list of accolades. He was a 2021 PING All-American, a GCAA All-American scholar, All-Big 12 First Team, and a Haskins Award finalist. During our chat, Ludvig talks about growing up and learning the game in Sweden, the choice to attend college in the United States (and Texas Tech in particular), his interrupted freshman year due to CoVID, and more. Ludvig has won amateur events like the Jones Cup in February 2021, but he has also won 2 pro events and competed in the RSM Classic on the PGA TOUR. _________AMATEUR GOLF LINKSAmateurgolf.comAmateur Golf on IGAmateur Golf on Twitter

Shergo al Kurdi is one of the most exciting young talents in the golf industry at the moment. The English born Jordanian has just turned Pro after, what can only be described as an excellent Amateur career finishing with him playing in the OMEGA Dubai Desert Classic in 2021. We talk about his father's influence in her game since a young boy and how now, he is working with Ex DP World Tour Professional Nick Dougherty to take his game to the next level.

This week's guest is Chris Brauner, a jack of all trades for AmateurGolf.com. Next week, I will be heading to Trinity, Texas to cover The Spirit for AmateurGolf.com. The Spirit is considered the Olympics of Amateur Golf. Chris has been to the host course, Whispering Pines and spent some time there for media day. I pick his brain about the event's history and mission, the stellar field, and the golf course.Amateurgolf.com Twitter - BostonHomerInstagram - BayState_GolfBayStateGolf.com

From one to now 11 world-ranked amateur golf tournaments since 2014, the Troon Saguaro Amateur Series now features some of the more popular and sought after events in the amateur golf world. Coming off the announcement of the return of the six winter tournaments in this series, the co-founders, Roy Edwards and Joe Jensen, return for their second visit on the Turn with Jared Cohen and Kris Strauss to discuss the series' growth, trends in youth and amateur golf and much more!

PGA Pro golfer Luke Elwers chats to Simon McBride on how he fell in love with the game, some of his funniest moments and a new regular feature - two minute tips...

We are back! Super to be back on the microphone, pressing record and bringing you conversations like this one with TJ Ford aka ToeStrike winner of the 2021 South of Ireland Championship.  Let me know your thoughts on this episode and who you would like to hear from in the future.  More content, images and some products are available at www.paddytalksgolf.com  

Alex Maguire was just 18 when he jetted off to the USA in the summer of 2019 to begin an exciting new life on a golf scholarship at Florida Atlantic University. Two summers later and he's back on Irish soil and seeking to dominate the amateur scene.  I really hope you enjoy this episode as Alex is incredibly transparent about his journey in the game thus far.  Tell a friend about the show. Leave a podcast review if that's your style.  Check out www.paddytalksgolf.com Follow Alex here:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexmaguire99 Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexmaguire13  

What is better than teeing it up in a tournament and testing your game in true, fair, and fun competition?  Amateur Players Tour is just for you.   Listen to our interview with Paul from the Iowa / Tri-State Chapter as he shares why the Amateur Players Tour is the place to compete this golf season, regardless of your skill level.  After listening to interview you will want to know more.  Visit https://amateurplayerstour.com/ for more information and to sign up today!  You can also connect with your local chapter on Facebook, for the Iowa / Tri-State Chapter visit their Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/AmateurPlayersTourIowaTriState  

The PGA Tour heads to South Carolina for The Palmetto Championship at Congaree!   Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka, Matthew Fitzpatrick, Tyrell Hatton headline the field this week.  The Premier Golf League announced some developments this week.  Listen for an update on the new professional golf league starting up in 2023.  The LPGA Tour stays in California this week for the Mediheal Championship.  Looking for some competitive and fun amateur tournaments in the Iowa or tri-state area?  Visit our Presenting Sponsor, Amateur Players Tour - Iowa / TriState Chapter on their Facebook page.  https://www.facebook.com/AmateurPlayersTourIowaTriState  

From hydration techniques, long bus journeys, Lahinch summers and growing up in a golf strong household in Hurling country it was great to chat with now Walker Cup player, elite golfer and all round nice guy Mark Power.  Semi-finalist in last years Amateur Championship and one of leading lights in the Wake Forest Mens Golf team Stateside, Mark Power has all the pedigree to become one of future star of Irish Golf and Golf in Ireland and beyond.  Listen in and learn more at www.paddytalksgolf.com If you like the show, please share it with a friend.  Follow Mark here:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markpower15 Twitter: https://twitter.com/markpower68 PaddyTalks Golf Podcast is presented by www.seedgolf.com and sponsored by www.druidsgolf.com

It's been a minute, but I got to sit down with Irish Golf's leading amateur Caolan Rafferty. We chat getting into golf, being part of the Maynooth Golf Program, playing Walker Cup, his more recent activities as a part time green keeper at Dundalk Golf Club and his plan for the year ahead. There is a hidden code in the episode for FREE SHIPPING over at www.paddytalksgolf.com too.  Super chat, great guy and an exquisite example of how to embrace a bucket hat!  Follow Caolan here:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/raff_1992 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caolan92  

Ahmad Skaik is an amateur golfer currently studying at University in Dubai and is tipped to be the best player in the UAE in the coming years. He's already played on the MENA Tour and European Tour. Hear how he is balancing his uni work with tournaments, the expectations on his shoulders and what the next 2 years look like for him.

Competitive golfers and friends of the game will enjoy this special edition of Tournament Talk. On May 18 the USGA announced that the two Mid-Am and two Senior Amateurs would be cancelled, leaving just"the big four" events to be played in 2020. We thought amateur golfers would want to learn about the decision process, and the immediate and long-term future of golf in the post-COVID-19 era from its governing body directly. So we spoke to USGA president Stuart Francis, a longtime friend and member of AmateurGolf.com.

Former Irish International Niall Gorey walks us through the majors of Irish Golf, the different formats and who to expect to rise to the top this year.  Albeit this podcast was recorded before COVID19 took hold of the country and isolation protocols may have put paid to this years season to some extent, the lowdown of each tournament is great to hear and also to learn who are top guys that are at the peak of the golfing scene here in Ireland and who to follow in the months and years ahead.   It was a pleasure to speak with Niall and I hope you enjoy the listen. Make sure to leave a review, share the show with your family and friends and please make your way over to www.paddygolf.com and join the timesheet.  Get following Niall for more of his opinions: Twitter: https://twitter.com/niallgorey_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goreyniall/ You can find me here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paddy_golf Twitter:https://twitter.com/paddy_golf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PaddyGolf/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PaddyGolf    

April brings the Azaleas into bloom in Georgia, as the first "major" of the year gets underway. In Alameda, California, another 72-hole golf tournament with officials wearing green jackets takes place. They were doing so before the members of the course in Augusta started doing so in 1934. Any amateur golfer with a handicap of 5.0 or less can enter the72-hole Championship Division. There is also a Senior, and Super Senior Alameda Commuters held April 21-22. Entry information for all divisions can be found at www.alamedacommuters.com. A PDF entry form for the Championship Division can be accessed here. The tournament venue is the Corica Park South Course, designed by Rees Jones. The course has garnered player and media accolades since its opening in 2018 -- for example Golf Digest ranked the South Course the 5th best public course in America. The Alameda Commuters is an NCGA and WAGR points event, and an AmateurGolf.com "Editor's Choice" for its history, venue, hospitality, and quality of competition.  EVENT DETAILS AND SCHEDULE Championship Division - April 18 and 19: 192 player field; cut to 60 and ties that play April 25 and 26. Senior Division - April 21 and 22: Players aged 55 and over may enter Super Senior Division - April 21 and 22: Players age 65 and over may enter

A former world No. 1 and Stanford men's Golf and Walker Cup star, Maverick has his full PGA Tour card now. He plans on using it -- not just win tournaments and make money, but to raise money for education through his charity - Birdies for Education. Every time he makes a birdie he contributes money, which his sponsor matches. We learned a lot about how he approaches going low, doing drills, and tuning his Callaway golf equipment to his exacting specifications. (Hint - it's all about the feels)

It's time to check Bandon Dunes off your bucket list. Join us for the 19th annual playing of AmateurGolf.com's flagship best-ball event at the highly-acclaimed Bandon Dunes Resort. The tournament features Scratch, Senior Scratch, and Net Divisions and it always draws a diverse group of players from across the U.S. and Canada. Listen to AmateurGolf.com founder preview this year's event including the addition of a Father/Son Division.

The Stocker Cup is an elite Mid-Amateur Tournament at the Preserve Golf Club in Carmel, California. We discuss the tournament origins, the venue, and we even make some early predictions for this year. The Stocker Cup is October 23-26, 2019. Learn more about this tournament at stockercup.com. Search 3,000 amateur tournaments on AmateurGolf.com

THE ROAD TO HOYLAKE presented by AmateurGolf.comOur eighth episode in this series takes us down The Road to Hoylake as we catch up with the two young men that squared off in the U.S. Amateur final at Pinehurst.  Andy Ogletree was victorious over John Augenstein in the end, but both have made it to Hoylake as members of the U.S. Walker Cup team. We were fortunate enough to grab them both for a quick chat at the Newark airport before they hopped a flight to the UK.  Thanks to the USGA for helping us get some time with John and Andy! Want 90 Days of FREE ACCESS to AmateurGolf.com?  Go to THIS LINK and enter the code:  BOTR   LinksAmateurGolf.com Subscribe to The Back of the Range Get the official TOWEL of The Back of the Range Golf Podcast! Get the official HAT of The Back of the Range Golf Podcast! Subscribe in Apple Podcasts and SPOTIFY!Also Subscribe in YouTube,  Google Play , Overcast, Stitcher Follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!Follow us on Facebook! Email us:  ben@thebackoftherange.comWebsite:  www.thebackoftherange.com Voice Work by Mitch Phillips

THE ROAD TO HOYLAKE presented by AmateurGolf.comOur seventh episode takes us down The Road to Hoylake as we catch up with two of the top-ranked amateurs in the world.  Brandon Wu has had an amazing summer.  Lead Stanford to the National Championship.  Played in the U.S. and British Open Championship.  Played in the Pan-Am Games in Peru for the United States.  Is Walker Cup next?  Cole Hammer already punched his ticket to Hoylake as the #1 Ranked Amateur in the World.  Look for Cole to lead the Americans at Royal Liverpool Golf Club.  As always, we catch up with Julie Williams from AmateurGolf.com for some additional insight.   Want 90 Days of FREE ACCESS to AmateurGolf.com?  Go to THIS LINK and enter the code:  BOTR   LinksAmateurGolf.com Subscribe to The Back of the Range Get the official TOWEL of The Back of the Range Golf Podcast! Get the official HAT of The Back of the Range Golf Podcast! Subscribe in Apple Podcasts and SPOTIFY!Also Subscribe in YouTube,  Google Play , Overcast, Stitcher Follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!Follow us on Facebook! Email us:  ben@thebackoftherange.comWebsite:  www.thebackoftherange.com Voice Work by Mitch Phillips

THE ROAD TO HOYLAKE presented by AmateurGolf.comOur fifth episode takes us down The Road to Hoylake as we catch up Pierceson Coody from Texas and Isaiah Salinda from Stanford.  While Pierceson is looking to retun to Texas to make another run at the National Championship, Isaiah ended his collegiate career in style by capturing the National Championship.  Both are looking for a strong showing at the U.S. Amateur this week.   As always, we catch up with Julie Williams from AmateurGolf.com for some additional insight.   Want 90 Days of FREE ACCESS to AmateurGolf.com?  Go to THIS LINK and enter the code:  BOTR   LinksAmateurGolf.com Subscribe to The Back of the Range Get the official TOWEL of The Back of the Range Golf Podcast! Get the official HAT of The Back of the Range Golf Podcast! Subscribe in Apple Podcasts and SPOTIFY!Also Subscribe in YouTube,  Google Play , Overcast, Stitcher Follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!Follow us on Facebook! Email us:  ben@thebackoftherange.comWebsite:  www.thebackoftherange.com Voice Work by Mitch Phillips

THE ROAD TO HOYLAKE presented by AmateurGolf.comOur sixth episode takes us down The Road to Hoylake as we catch up junior standouts Ricky Castillo and Akshay Bhatia.  Ricky just completed a fantastic run at the Western Amateur and is looking to keep the momentum going at the U.S. Amateur.  Akshay, the #1 ranked junior in the world, has already been selected to the U.S. Team and will look to leave the amateur ranks on a high note at Hoylake.  As always, we catch up with Julie Williams from AmateurGolf.com for some additional insight.   Want 90 Days of FREE ACCESS to AmateurGolf.com?  Go to THIS LINK and enter the code:  BOTR   LinksAmateurGolf.com Subscribe to The Back of the Range Get the official TOWEL of The Back of the Range Golf Podcast! Get the official HAT of The Back of the Range Golf Podcast! Subscribe in Apple Podcasts and SPOTIFY!Also Subscribe in YouTube,  Google Play , Overcast, Stitcher Follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!Follow us on Facebook! Email us:  ben@thebackoftherange.comWebsite:  www.thebackoftherange.com Voice Work by Mitch Phillips

THE ROAD TO HOYLAKE presented by AmateurGolf.comOur fourth episode takes us down The Road to Hoylake as we catch up Quade Cummins from Oklahoma and John Pak from Florida State.  Both helped their case for their spot on the team by reaching the match play portion of the Western Amateur last week.  As always, we catch up with Julie Williams from AmateurGolf.com for some additional insight.   Want 90 Days of FREE ACCESS to AmateurGolf.com?  Go to THIS LINK and enter the code:  BOTR   LinksAmateurGolf.com Subscribe to The Back of the Range Get the official TOWEL of The Back of the Range Golf Podcast! Get the official HAT of The Back of the Range Golf Podcast! Subscribe in Apple Podcasts and SPOTIFY!Also Subscribe in YouTube,  Google Play , Overcast, Stitcher Follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!Follow us on Facebook! Email us:  ben@thebackoftherange.comWebsite:  www.thebackoftherange.com Voice Work by Mitch Phillips

THE ROAD TO HOYLAKE presented by AmateurGolf.comOur third episode takes us down The Road to Hoylake as we catch up Austin Eckroat from Oklahoma State University and Steven Fisk from Georgia Southern.  Austin will return to OSU next season as the anchor of the team after the departure of Matthew Wolff and Viktor Hovland and will look to bring another National Championship to Stillwater like he did in 2018.  Steven just wrapped up an incredible career at Georgia Southern by finishing runner-up at the 2019 NCAA National Championship.  As always, we catch up with Julie Williams from AmateurGolf.com for some additional insight.   Want 90 Days of FREE ACCESS to AmateurGolf.com?  Go to THIS LINK and enter the code:  BOTR   LinksAmateurGolf.com Subscribe to The Back of the Range Get the official TOWEL of The Back of the Range Golf Podcast! Get the official HAT of The Back of the Range Golf Podcast! Subscribe in Apple Podcasts and SPOTIFY!Also Subscribe in YouTube,  Google Play , Overcast, Stitcher Follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!Follow us on Facebook! Email us:  ben@thebackoftherange.comWebsite:  www.thebackoftherange.com Voice Work by Mitch Phillips

THE ROAD TO HOYLAKE presented by AmateurGolf.comOur second episode takes us down The Road to Hoylake as we catch up with two players that just wrapped up dominant collegiate careers at Texas A&M and Duke University.  Chandler Phillips recorded a school record 7 victories during his career at Texas A&M and Alex has set multiple school records at Duke in addition to winning back-to-back Sunnehanna Amateur titles.  As always, we catch up with Julie Williams from AmateurGolf.com for some additional insight.   Want 90 Days of FREE ACCESS to AmateurGolf.com?  Go to THIS LINK and enter the code:  BOTR   LinksAmateurGolf.com Subscribe to The Back of the Range Get the official TOWEL of The Back of the Range Golf Podcast! Get the official HAT of The Back of the Range Golf Podcast! Subscribe in Apple Podcasts and SPOTIFY!Also Subscribe in YouTube,  Google Play , Overcast, Stitcher Follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!Follow us on Facebook! Email us:  ben@thebackoftherange.comWebsite:  www.thebackoftherange.com Voice Work by Mitch Phillips

THE ROAD TO HOYLAKE presented by AmateurGolf.comOur first episode takes us down The Road to Hoylake as we catch up with a couple guys from California looking to make the U.S. Walker Cup Team: Stewart Hagestad, 2016 U.S. Mid-Am Champion, and the 2019 California State Amateur Champion, William Mouw.   We also catch up with Julie Williams from AmateurGolf.com for some additional insight.   Want 90 Days of FREE ACCESS to AmateurGolf.com?  Go to THIS LINK and enter the code:  BOTR   LinksAmateurGolf.com Subscribe to The Back of the Range Get the official TOWEL of The Back of the Range Golf Podcast! Get the official HAT of The Back of the Range Golf Podcast! Subscribe in Apple Podcasts and SPOTIFY!Also Subscribe in YouTube,  Google Play , Overcast, Stitcher Follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!Follow us on Facebook! Email us:  ben@thebackoftherange.comWebsite:  www.thebackoftherange.com Voice Work by Mitch Phillips

THE ROAD TO HOYLAKE presented by AmateurGolf.com   This preview episode introduces this special series to our listeners and welcomes Managing Editor of AmateurGolf.com, Julie Williams, to The Back of the Range Golf Podcast.  We discuss the upcoming guests that will make up the U.S. Walker Cup team and discuss the recently named members of the team:  Cole Hammer, Akshay Bhatia, and Stewart Hagestad.   Want 90 Days of FREE ACCESS to AmateurGolf.com?  Go to THIS LINK and enter the code:  BOTR   Links   AmateurGolf.com Subscribe to The Back of the Range Get the official TOWEL of The Back of the Range Golf Podcast! Get the official HAT of The Back of the Range Golf Podcast! Subscribe in Apple Podcasts and SPOTIFY!Also Subscribe in YouTube,  Google Play , Overcast, Stitcher Follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!Follow us on Facebook! Email us:  ben@thebackoftherange.comWebsite:  www.thebackoftherange.com Voice Work by Mitch Phillips

Our guest this week is Haley Moore!   After the Arizona Wildcats barely snuck into the Match Play portion of the 2018 National Championship as the 8th seed, they ran through match play and defeated Alabama with Haley making the clincher on the 18th hole.  We spoke about the Augusta National Women's Amateur, her career at Arizona, and her early success as a professional on the Cactus Tour.  She is prepping now for Q-School and this is someone you will see on the LPGA Tour very soon.   Links Haley Moore - GoFundMe Stories from The Dunvegan with Sheena - The Dunvegan heads to Royal Portrush Want 90 Days of FREE ACCESS to AmateurGolf.com?  Go to THIS LINK and enter the code:  BOTR Get the official TOWEL of The Back of the Range Golf Podcast! Get the official HAT of The Back of the Range Golf Podcast! Subscribe to The Back of the Range Subscribe in Apple Podcasts and SPOTIFY!Also Subscribe in YouTube,  Google Play , Overcast, Stitcher Follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!Follow us on Facebook! Email us:  ben@thebackoftherange.comWebsite:  www.thebackoftherange.com Theme Music by Rogue Theory Voice Work by Mitch Phillips

Our guest this week is the founder of AmateurGolf.com, Pete Wlodkowski.  AmateurGolf.com provides the world's most comprehensive golf tournament database, articles about the nation's best amateurs, and tournaments that you can enter to test your game on some of the best courses in the world, like Bandon Dunes.   Pete discusses the state of the game and shares some great stories about the game we all love.   Want 90 Days of FREE ACCESS to AmateurGolf.com?  Go to THIS LINK and enter the code:  BOTR   Links   AmateurGolf.com Subscribe to The Back of the Range Get the official TOWEL of The Back of the Range Golf Podcast! Get the official HAT of The Back of the Range Golf Podcast! Subscribe in Apple Podcasts and SPOTIFY!Also Subscribe in YouTube,  Google Play , Overcast, Stitcher Follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!Follow us on Facebook! Email us:  ben@thebackoftherange.comWebsite:  www.thebackoftherange.com Theme Music by Rogue Theory Voice Work by Mitch Phillips

Welcome to PaddyTalks, a show brought to you thanks to www.seedgolf.com. This is the first episode. So naturally enough I hope you share this podcast with all your family, friends, work colleagues, team mates, sporting friends, golf mates and non-golf mates. In this founding episode of the show I go through the obvious questions. Who are you anyway Paddy? Why a Podcast Paddy? What is it about? Who will be on? Why should I listen? What can I expect in future episodes? I'd love the vibe of my podcast to be like listening in on someone else's conversation in the kitchen, or in the snug of the pub. Follow along, download a few episodes for your commute, get involved. Rate and Review the show, all that jazz! Always, always ask me the question, any question! This show is your show too.  

Pete Wlodkowski is the founder of amateurgolf.com, an amateur golfer, and huge golf nut. Amateurgolf.com is an awesome website that covers all things amateur golf, so I figured having Pete on the week after the US Amateur made sense. We talk about; - How his team covers an event like the US Am - How technology is affecting the modern game - Women amateurs - Norcal vs. Socal golf   Enjoy the show!