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Sam & Tom catch up with recent mid-Am champion Matt McClean following his epic win over in Erin Hills a week ago. Matt now becomes one of only 4 Irish players to have won a coveted USGA title, adding his name to Graeme McDowell, Rory Mcilroy and Padraig Harrington. Matt played in an all Irish final with travel buddy, roomie and friend Hugh Foley who has also enjoyed a stellar season on the amateur circuit.  The final was interestingly played over two days owing to a rain delay from earlier in the week which involved the finalists heading out for a steak dinner in the evening and no doubt discussing the day ahead. Matt now looks forward to a big year in 2023 with a spot in the US Open at LACC, no doubt an invitation for the 2023 Masters at Augusta National and selectors will find it tricky to not pick Matt we suspect for the Walker Cup in 2023 at St Andrews.  

My guest on this episode is Ben Carr, the 2022 U.S. Amateur Runner-Up.  As many of you know, Ben made an incredible run at the U.S. Amateur this summer, before falling short in the final against Sam Bennett.  But I said the same thing to Ben that I said to Ollie Osborne and Austin Greaser, when they lost in their U.S. Amateur finals. If ever this is a time to be OK with getting second place, this is the time.  Ben will play in next year's Masters Tournament and U.S. Open...but not before he completes one final season with his teammates at Georgia Southern. The Back of the Range Collection at Imperial Sports      COUPON CODE - BOTR15Subscribe 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 Rusty Strawn, the 2022 U.S. Senior Amateur Champion.  Rusty has been on an incredible run this past summer playing non-stop and racking up impressive finishes, with the win at the U.S. Senior Amateur being the highlight.  We spoke about his start, what has led to his longevity, and how he prioritized family over golf early....which has led to a greater appreciation of what he is able to do in life and on the golf course. The Back of the Range Collection at Imperial Sports      COUPON CODE - BOTR15Subscribe 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 

For the 12th episode of "The General Area", Justin sat down with Mid-Amateur qualifier and Cleveland native Andrew Bailey.Bailey just participated in the 41st U.S. Mid-Amateur in Erin Hills, Wisconsin. Bailey talked about his experience at the Mid-Am, when he decided to start playing in USGA championships and answered some quick hitting questions at the end. 

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My guest on this episode is James Piot.  After capturing the 2021 U.S. Amateur at Oakmont, James returned to Michigan State for one final season of collegiate.  After his Masters and U.S. Open appearances, he started his professional career by starting the upstart LIV GOLF tour.  We spoke candidly about the decision to join LIV and his experiences in his first months as a professional golfer. James Piot - InstagramJames Piot - LIV GOLFThe Back of the Range Collection at Imperial SportsSubscribe 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 

The senior writer at Golfweek talks about her start in golf journalism and breaks down a thrilling season of USGA championships, including Matt Fitzpatrick's dramatic victory at The Country Club, Minjee Lee's dominant performance at Pine Needles and the inaugural U.S. Adaptive Open.Hosted by Mike Trostel & Dave Giancola.

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!

USGA's Bill McCarthy joins On The Tee.

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network Podcast Ep 339 as we celebrate and appreciate the 42-year career of PGA Pro Dave Zink at Indianwood Golf & Country Club in Lake Orion. As part of this spontaneous phone chat we got a surprise call from PGA Tour player Tom Gillis who credits Zink with helping Tom make it to the very top of the game. Congrats, Mr. Zink! The game, your club, and those who know you are in a much better place because of you. ---------------- FGN 24/7 Listener Hotline - 989-787-0193 - we want to hear from you! Subscribe to the FGN Podcast Check out FGN videos on YouTube !

My guests on this episode served as The Ridgewood Country Club's Championship Co-Chairs for the 122nd U.S. Amateur.  Kevin Shea and Mike Policano led a team of incredible people at Ridgewood that made the week of the U.S. Amateur so enjoyable for everyone on property.  Some fun stories from behind-the-scenes at Ridgewood!The Ridgewood Country Club - Official WebsiteThe Ridgewood Country Club - InstagramSubscribe 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 

Winning meant a little bit more this past week! The top 25 finishers in the Korn Ferry Tour locked in their status for the PGA TOUR next season at the KFT Finals. Damon & Eamon take a look at the graduating class and make their picks for most likely to make waves next season. Gaby Lopez took home her third LPGA Title with a stunning Sunday 63! She joins the show to discus the challenges she faced post-COVID shutdown to get her momentum back, and how her childhood idol Lorena Ochoa is helping guide her career. In the amateur set, 59-year old Rusty Strawn won his first USGA title at the Kitansett Club in Marion, Massachusetts last week at the U.S. Senior Amateur Championship. The Georgia-native stops by to recap his biggest win yet, and how it's opened up his playing schedule. Lastly, the DP WORLD Tour has its flagship event this week at the BMW PGA Championship, and there are more than a dozen LIV Players in the field. Rex Hoggard reports on how many on site are expecting a very tense environment between the DP WORLD players and the defectors to LIV. Rusty Strawn (19:09) Gaby Lopez (25:10)

The Break80 podcast boys headed to Nebraska to play the newest creation from King Collins Golf - Landmand! Epic is a great word to describe what you will find in Homer, Nebraska at Landmand. The course is absolutely amazing and has to be seen to be believed. The property is massive and the greens complexes push the boundaries of what would seem impossible to imagine. Rory's talent showed out at East Lake as he came roaring from behind to catch Scottie Scheffler(as he faltered) at East Lake. Huge win for the PGA Tour as they combat some more defections to LIV Golf. We have an interview with Derek Hitchner, who is a native Minnesotan and senior at Pepperdine University. Derek is coming off a run to the semi-finals at the USGA Amateur Championship at Ridgewood Country Club.

"At that point in my life I was working on the trading floor for many years with BMO and had been introduced to artificial intelligence in the financial realm. Not in sports but AI nonetheless. The two came together and I said "wait a second, I wonder if there's a product here? I wonder if we can bring together AI and this passion for golf? That would be a dream come true if I could start a golf related business!". That's where the seed of the idea came. There has been a lot of work and learning since then, but that was the AHA moment for Xonic Golf." - Eileen Jurczak, Founder and CEO of Xonic Golf https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/YlIiZMl6.jpg Click on the image below to watch our extended conversation with Eileen on our Youtube Channel (https://youtu.be/yPdcs0oHytg)! https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/SCwMp6Ws.jpg (https://youtu.be/yPdcs0oHytg) "A lot of people don't know this about the scock exchange trading floor. While it's in a large financial institution, it's a very entrepreneurial atmosphere with dozens of small businesses being run by a handful of people. We're responsible for wearing multiple hats in each of these businesses to market it, to grow it, to manage the finances. You're doing everything and you're working hard! The idea of "Hey, we want your ideas, bring them to the table" fosters that innovative entrepreneurial mindset. I'm using all the skills and experience that I've built up my entire life and career. It's incredible." You can also connect with Eileen on her bio page (https://modgolf.fireside.fm/guests/eileen-jurczak), along with checking out the Xonic Golf website (https://xonicgolf.com/). https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/TiRlzHdw.jpg (https://xonicgolf.com/) ______________________________________________ We love and wear the premium, stylish golf accessories that Deuce (https://deuce.co/) offers up to take your golf look to the next level. Visit their website (https://deuce.co/) and use the Promo Code MODGOLF for 15% off your purchase of hats, gloves, belts, duffle bags and cigar pouches! https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/6z8BeDeS.jpg (https://deuce.co/) ______________________________________________ Eileen is passionate about giving back to the community and has founded and built a successful not-for-profit company that addresses the need for youth financial services education. Established in 2015, the Bay Street Deconstructed (http://baystreetdeconstructed.com/) workshops have now reached over 10,000 Grade 10 students across Canada, with a priority of reaching students with diverse cultural backgrounds in less affluent areas, helping all students to be better prepared for their futures. https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/o37bFS7V.png (http://baystreetdeconstructed.com/) Special Guest: Eileen Jurczak - Founder and CEO of Xonic Golf.

My guest on this episode is Maxwell Moldovan from The Ohio State University Men's Golf Team.  Coming off an All-American season and a U.S. Open appearance this summer at The Country Club, it could be another magical year for Max as he eyes a National Championship run for the Buckeyes. Maxwell Moldovan - The Ohio State UniversityThe Back of the Range Collection at Imperial SportsSubscribe 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 

Gary Williams sat down with the newest staff member of the PGA Tour, Jason Gore, to talk about his decision to move over from the USGA and the role he will play with the PGA Tour as well as about all the latest news in the world of golf.

Ann visits with Dottie Pepper, winner of 17 LPGA Tour titles, two Majors, author and lead on-course golf reporter for CBS Sports. They discuss her start as a golfer, how she meet Mr. Pulver, her book, 'Letters to a Future Champion, My Time with Mr. Pulver,' Joanne Carner shooting her age at her final USGA event, the US Senior Women's Open and her views on PGA Tour vs LIV Golf.

Justin and Mackenzie are back for the eighth episode of "The General Area". This time, they talked with Walsh head men and women's golf coach Christina Paone. Coach Paone talked about her coaching career, what she has learned, recruiting and much more. Mackenzie and Justin also talked about recent USGA qualfiers, NOGA golfers at USGA championships and something that has never happened in the history of the organization. 

Mike Mottola, and his sister Jenn join the show to discuss their experience with Dana Farber as well as their Lou Merloni fandom  Mike is a Lou Merloni fan and appeared on air with him in 2016 and 2017.  Mike was diagnosed in October 2014 after having severe back pain during a golf tournament. He began treatment at another hospital until February 2015. He was in remission but before long it was clear he was having some complications. By July his cancer was back and he started treatment at Dana-Farber, with a new chemotherapy regimen. By July 12 he was in a coma because of a bad reaction to the chemotherapy and when he woke up he could not move his right arm or left leg and as a result he couldn't walk.  Mike rehabbed and by the end of August was finally able to head home. He spent every couple weeks in the hospital for more chemotherapy and spent the time in between doing more physical therapy.  Early December, Mike was moving around and he began the stem cell transplant process and by early January was allowed to go home and spend the next few months recovering under his parents' watchful eye.  Mike loves to golf and played in the with longtime friend Daniel Koerner in the USGA's seventh U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship. He also partakes in meditation and yoga as part of his holistic therapy.  His family includes his mom, Rosemary, his dad, Joe and sister Jenn. He is getting married in September to his fiancée, Kelsey Rose-Sinclair. 

In June, Massachusetts golf was thrust into the limelight during the U.S. Open. The Country Club held up its end of the bargain, delivering an entertaining week of golf. Golf in the Bay State, however, runs far deeper than just the big country clubs that are hosting USGA events. Massachusetts has a strong Golf Association that celebrates the sport at every level. Our guests help highlight how golf, even in a cold climate with a short season, is available to anyone and everyone. Jesse Menachem, joins the panel as the CEO of MassGolf. He has been with the organization for nearly two decades after starting as a Boatwright Intern. Herbie Aiken is a Mass Midam and Mass Four-ball champion and has played in the biggest amateur events around the country.Shannon Johnson is a US Women's MidAm champion and 2021 MassGolf Women's Player of the Year. Our fourth panel member is Jim McCabe, a veteran writer who covered the PGA Tour for more than 20 years but has found himself writing more and more about golf in his home state.Panelists:Jesse Menachem: CEO of MassGolfHerbie Aikens: Mass MidAm Champion, Mass Four-Ball Champion, played in multiple USGA events including US MidAm.Shannon Johnson: 2021 MassGolf Women's Player of the YearJim McCabe: Golf writer. Covered golf on PGA Tour for 20+Amateur Golf Links:AmateurGolf.comInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube

Will Zalatoris' FedexCup hopes end in disappointment as herniated discs in his back force him to withdraw from the Tour Championship. Damon and Jaime discuss what this means with reporter Rex Hoggard. The LPGA is back this week with the CP Women's Open and a familiar face coming out of the amateur ranks to full tour membership. Ron Sirak and Paige Mackenzie have the latest. After a thrilling win at the U.S. Amateur last week, Texas A&M golf standout Sam Bennett stops by the show to discuss his signature win, club twirls and all. Lastly, with the president's cup rapidly approaching, Jaime and Damon put on their captain hats to pick who their captains picks would be for both teams at Quail Hollow. Ron Sirak (17:18) Sam Bennett (59:48)

Platicamos de los cambios que quieren hacer las estrellas del PGA Tour con algunos torneos del circuito. También le dimos una repasada al US Amateur y lo que se vivió esta semana. Lo que nos dejó el BMW Championship y el Amanali Classic en Gira Mexicana. Además el buen recorrido que llevaa el Camarón Rodríguez en búsqueda de recuperar su tarjeta.

In honor of the late, great Tom Weiskopf. R.I.P. In this episode of the Hank Haney Podcast, Hank Haney is joined by Tom Weiskopf! Tom opens up talking about his current challenge and the greatest accomplishment of his lifetime. Second, Tom shares his thoughts about the USGA, the equipment, and golf ball, then talks about the greatness of Ben Hogan and memories he has of him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Garrett Morrison spent this past Sunday watching Japanese sensation Saki Baba become the latest U.S. Women's Amateur champion. He joins Andy Johnson to share his impressions of the course where all the action took place, Chambers Bay, and its role in future USGA championships after the controversial 2015 U.S. Open. With "anchor sites" like Pebble Beach and Pinehurst No. 2 booked into the 2050s, there's not much room for underdog courses to elbow their way in. Andy and Garrett dig into the why the USGA (and, to a slightly lesser extent, the PGA of America) have pursued this model of venue selection, the issues it's creating, and what they'd like to see change.

Join in as Judd chats with Shad Powers, columnist for The Desert Sun, and tee-up a visit with rising star Bailey Shoemaker, here in the desert for Stage I of LPGA Q-School.

Hank Haney reacts to the penalty assessed to Cameron Smith long after his round was finished and then he shares his thoughts on Will Zalatoris accomplishing his first career victory on the PGA TOUR. Hank shares surprising Zalatoris statistics and the numbers behind Zalatoris' 2022 season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tantas mentiras tanto del PGA Tour como de LIV Golf en los últimos meses que ya no sabemos qué creer. ¿Si se retira el australiano del siguiente torneo por lesión o es una suspensión anticipada del Tour? Además la emocionante victoria de Will Z y como le ayuda esto al PGA.

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network Podcast Ep 334 and the inside story of The Stack System- the golf speed program developed by Dr. Sasho Mackenzie and made famous by Matthew Fitzpatrick when he won the 2022 US Open wit a jaw-dropping increase in speed and distance.  Along with hearing the story of The Stack System development, you'll also hear a special contest within the podcast where you can enter to win a Stack System. Listen carefully for the details! ---------------- FGN 24/7 Listener Hotline - 989-787-0193 - we want to hear from you! Subscribe to the FGN Podcast Check out FGN videos on YouTube !

PGA Tour wins big with judge ruling denying LIV Golf players' a temporary restraining order. Sports law professor, Jodi Balsam joins Golf Today to break down the implications of the ruling. Hideki Matsuyama withdraws from FedExCup. Cameron Smith avoids answering whether or not he will join LIV and looks forward to playing in the Presidents Cup. Anna Jackson and Eamon Lynch get the opportunity to with AIG Women's Open champion Ashleigh Buhai. Jodi Balsam : 32:42 Ashleigh Buhai: 23:47

"Within 15 minutes of showing a driving range owner a video of what it could be they said, "Right, yeah, we're in. We'll happily be your early adopter". And once they came on as early adopters we spent hours and hours of time on the range, interviewing people showing them designs, showing them prototypes and getting push back." - Nick Longley, Co-Founder at Inrange Golf https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/t1lwQjmv.jpg "We got to the point with our first mobile implementation that we had to run competitions just to get people to even log in and play it. But what Declan the owner of Greenwich said to me early on was, "I'm not interested in this mobile thing. I want screens and I want games". And over time we realized that people don't like paying for apps, but put a beautiful touchscreen in their bay with this fantastic augmented training experience and they will happily pay a premium to play and they'll feel like it's for free." Click on the image below to check out our extended conversation with Nick on our Youtube Channel (https://youtu.be/uIy6Br565pk)! https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/AQBXuESA.jpg (https://youtu.be/uIy6Br565pk) You can also connect with Nick on his bio page (https://modgolf.fireside.fm/guests/nick-longley), along with checking out the Inrange website (https://www.inrangegolf.com/). https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/3Cx5GaIS.png (https://www.inrangegolf.com/) ______________________________________________ We love and wear the premium, stylish golf accessories that Deuce (https://deuce.co/) offers up to take your golf look to the next level. Visit their website (https://deuce.co/) and use the Promo Code MODGOLF for 15% off your purchase of hats, gloves, belts, duffle bags and cigar pouches! https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/6z8BeDeS.jpg (https://deuce.co/) ______________________________________________ On this episode Colin and Nick discuss the concept of the Technology Adoption Curve and where Inrange Golf currently sits on it. https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/2oqtNuiY.png Nick also references "Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products" (https://www.amazon.ca/Hooked-How-Build-Habit-Forming-Products/dp/0670069329) by Nir Eyal, which is a book that has helped Inrange develop their game and experience design strategy. https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/FksVKOGI.png Special Guest: Nick Longley - Co-Founder at Inrange® Golf.

BREAKING NEWS - PGA defectors, Phil Mickelson, Bryson DeChambeau, Pat Perez, and Abraham Ancer, among others have filed an antitrust lawsuit against the PGA Tour. Golf Today welcomes Professor of Clinical Law/Director of Externship Programs at Brooklyn Law School, Jodi Balsam, to help examine the terms surrounding this issue. Kira K. Dixon caught up with some current PGA members at the Sedgefield Country Club, in Greensboro, NC, as they get ready for the Wyndham Championship, to get their take. The news comes in the midst of the AIG Women's Open. Damon and Eamon get a chance to chat with former champion Karen Stupples about the upcoming final major championship of the year. Karen Stupples (17:06) Jodi Balsam (53:19)

What a blessing it is to have this Angel of a woman as a dear friend and colleague and guest on the Tough Talks Podcast! Her name is Mary Bea Porter-King. Google her if you haven't heard her name before. She is a true hero – really. That's not even close to a euphemism. Mary Bea lettered in 4 sports at Arizona State University. Yeah, you read that right. Then she played on the LPGA Tour for 25 years. Then she co-founded the Hawaii State Junior Golf Association where she continues to preside as President. She's the first ever pro golfer to serve on the Executive Board of The USGA. She's also currently on the Board of The PGA of America where she runs the Youth player Development Committee. All she does is serve. JUST WAIT until you hear THE story of her "worst shot" that has resulted in profoundly affecting tens of thousands of lives – maybe more! And DEFINITELY stay for the end. I'm pretty sure we were able to touch Mary Bea's soul with a surprise gift. It was moving to say the least. Link to the episode: https://christopherdorris.com/tough-talks-creating-a-safe-place-to-play-with-mary-bea-porter-king/ --- If you enjoyed this content and you are not getting notifications of new posts, then I invite you to sign up to my list. Please also share this with the people in your world that would also dig this post and benefit from it. --- https://christopherdorris.com/lists --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mental-toughness-podcasts/message

We talk to Walter Driver Jr., former President of the USGA, about his life in golf.

The players on the LPGA prepare for this week's Women's Scottish Open, and take a look ahead toward the fifth and final major championship at Muirfield. Amundi Evian Championship winner, Brooke Henderson, joins Golf Today to talk about her recent success. Damon and Eamon discuss candidates for Player of the Year on the PGA Tour, as well as the field for the upcoming Rocket Mortgage Classic. George Savaricas is on the field at the Detroit Golf Club. He caught up with Patrick Cantlay, who breaks down this season's homestretch. Brooke Henderson (40:26)

My guest on this episode is Drew Cohen, the man on the bag for one of the best amateurs in the world....Michael Thorbjornsen.   Drew Cohen - InstagramSubscribe 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 

In honor of the USGA's US Senior Women's Amateur taking place in Anchorage, Alaska, Tron and Randy are bringing back the city preview. Today's guest is Nate Carr. Nate is a friend of the pod, an Alaskan by birth, and a proud resident of Anchorage. He tells us what life is like in the 49th state. From the long winters to the gigantic mosquitoes, and everything in between, Nate informs us on what it's like up there. Enjoy! DraftKings Note:If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537 (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXTSTEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NJ/NY/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. N/A in OR and NH. Min. $5 deposit. Min. $5 wager. $100 paid out in the form of four (4) $25 free bets. Valid 1 per new customer. Offer ends 7/30/22 @ 11:59PM EST. Eligibility restrictions apply. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook.

Ryder Cup Europe has parted ways with Henrik Stenson as captain for Ryder Cup 2023 in Rome. Shane Ryan and Todd Lewis call into the show to react to the news with Damon and George. USGA CEO Mike Whan joins us to discuss the inaugural U.S. Adaptive Open and what the new national championship means for golfers with physical, visual, and intellectual impairments. On the PGA TOUR, 4-time winner Billy Andrade is the 2022 recipient of the Payne Stewart Award for character, charity and sportsmanship. Andrade discusses his personal relationship with Stewart and what winning the award in his namesake means to him. The LPGA is in France for the Evian Championship, so this year's Chevron Championship winner Jennifer Kupcho gives us the inside scoop on her preparations for the penultimate major of the season. Shane Ryan: 10:00 Mike Whan: 18:30 Billy Andrade: 26:13 Todd Lewis: 40:15 Jennifer Kupcho: 53:30

My guest on this episode is the defending Women's Western Amateur Champion, Marissa Wenzler.  We spoke about her run at Park Ridge last year and her incredible performance at the U.S. Women's Amateur at Westchester where she advanced to match play through a playoff and eventually defeated the #1 seed, Rachel Kuehn.  Great chat with one of the bright stars from the University of Kentucky's women's golf team.Marissa Wenzler - University of KentuckySubscribe 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 

This week, host Rick Horrow is in Scotland for the 150th The Open at St. Andrews. We sit down with United States Golf Association CEO Mike Whan who talks about his journey from "bunker boy" to the top executive at the USGA. Whan provides some valuable insight on how he prioritized the sponsor relationship when he was commissioner of the LPGA, and how that continues to be a focus in his current position.

Seven of the most prestigious men's amateur golf events have united to form the Elite Amateur Golf Series, a summer-long race to USGA and pro exemptions for its top five finishers. Jordan Perez chats with co-founder Andy Priest of the Southern Golf Association to learn more about the formation, how the series works, if LIV Golf exemptions could be in its future, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest on this episode is Sarah Lebrun Ingram, the victorious captain of the U.S. Curtis Cup team.  We spoke about her start in the game, her success as a career amateur, and what it was like leading players like Rose Zhang and Emilia Migliaccio to victory in Wales and also at Merion in convincing fashion.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 

In this episode, we are joined with fitness superstar, Meghan Trainor from the Body by Trainor Experience. Meghan is an ex-professional golfer who now enjoys the occasional member/guest and USGA qualifier while running her kick-ass online fitness program. For those of you who have not ventured into Meghan's Instagram page, you will surely see plenty of sequins, sparkles, costumes, coffee, and burpees!  Connect with Meghan: Instagram: @bodybytrainor Website: www.BodybyTrainor.com Ready to book your next Scottsdale Retreat? Contact Sarah now at Elite Golf Experience!   Check out and download TODAY the bestselling practice program, Short Game 100!!   Connect with us on your favorite social platform: Subscribe to our FREE Female Golfer Facebook Group: Real Housewives of Golf   Tori: Instagram: @tori_totlis TikTok: @tori_totlis Website: CompeteConfidenceGolf.com   Sarah: Instagram: @sarahheldgolftravel Website: EliteGolfExperience.com Podcast IG: @realhousewivesofgolf Podcast YouTube: Real Housewives of Golf Be sure you are subscribed to our podcast to automatically receive the NEW episodes weekly!!!

First, the Great Predictor Steve Johnson welcomes Minnesota Tim to the exclusive club of fatherhood (1:00) and then the Great Predictor explains why he has no interest in playing Brookline, the site where the U.S. Open was held (10:00). Later, the guys discuss the hypocrisy surrounding the LIV Golf tour (32:00). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy and Brendan assess this 2022 U.S. Open at its midpoint, bringing three things from Friday that they feel are prime for discussion. They begin with #SyringeGate and the USGA watering the greens in the middle of the round when a storm was forecasted to roll through and the wind settled later in the afternoon. There are pleas for a tougher set up, but praise for the skills The Country Club is testing right now. DJ's LIV comments are also discussed. They review Jon Rahm's charge, Rory hanging on, Joely steering it in, Phil's irrelevance, and a startling Law & Order SVU scene they were subjected to in the media center.

Andy and Brendan are back from The Country Club and posted up at The Precision Pro House. They have a few thoughts on what they watched up close in the first round of the U.S. Open. There's exasperation with the rampant LIV rumors, praise for Rory's day and his tempestuous outbursts, and schadenfreude at Phil's expected no-show. There are a couple “most disappointing” nominees, including frustration with the USGA setup of Brookline, which was characterized as “doughy.”

This is a recording from SGS's live gathering at the USGA's 19th Hole at High Street Place Food Hall in Downtown Boston. It features a recap from Wednesday on the ground at the U.S. Open, including some thoughts on the USGA's press conference with Mike Whan and John Bodenhamer, and a few names not to consider after witnessing some alarming shots. Andy and Brendan also have a spectator's guide segment on some places to watch from the ground and on TV. There's a debate over whether there's a “US Open player.” And they close with a fun Q&A session with some amusing inquiries from both Twitter and the live audience.

Andy and Brendan are live from the Precision Pro House in Boston, where they're on site after a full day at the U.S. Open. They begin with Brooksy getting pissy with the press for talking too much about LIV, but relay how that battle for pro golf's future is dominating every conversation with different stakeholders on the ground this week. That may change once the balls are in the air on Thursday, and they go long with a full preview of how the course has looked so far this week, some potential trouble spots, and why the USGA might be fearful of actually pushing the envelope. They also discuss the reception Phil's received and might receive during the championship. The usual “favorite tee times” segment of major week yields some laughs about a few peculiar trios. Lastly, they close with reports of the DP World Tour possibly turning on the strategic alliance with the PGA Tour to get in bed with the Saudis.

Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon discuss the USGA allowing LIV Tour players to play in the US Open, the Colorado Avalanche sweeping the Edmonton Oilers with a win in overtime, and Mark Messier joins the show.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was an awesome week at Pine Needles for the U.S. Women's Open with Minjee Lee taking home her second major title in as many years. Shane and Golf.com's Claire Rogers recap the week, talk about Minjee's trajectory, the awesome return from Nelly Korda and how tough Danielle Kang was to gut out four rounds with that back injury. The two praise Pine Needles, the USGA and plenty more. A big thanks to Claire for her time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.