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A deep dive into the world of amateur golf through the lens of coaches, players, writers, tournament directors, and anyone else that loves golf.
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In this episode, Justin Hastings, the 2025 Latin America Amateur Champion, reflects on his recent victory and the journey that led him to this point. He shares insights about the significance of the Latin America Amateur Championship, his experiences leading up to the Masters, and the mindset required for competitive golf. Justin discusses his golfing roots in the Cayman Islands, his transition to college golf at San Diego State, and the goals he and his team have for the upcoming season.&nbs...
Jim Garren, the assistant coach of the University of Miami women's golf team joins the pod to discuss the unique dynamics of coaching women's golf, the importance of off-season training, and the evolution of the women's game compared to men's golf. Jim shares insights on player development, the significance of support systems in college golf, and how to identify future stars in the sport. He also reflects on memorable moments from championship wins and emphasizes the importance of buildi...
Sean Melia and Justin Golba reflect on the highlights of the 2024 amateur golf season, discussing memorable moments, standout performances, and the future of amateur golf. They cover significant events such as the Augusta National Women's Amateur, the Northeast Amateur, and the Western Amateur, as well as notable players like Luke Clanton, Lottie Wode, and Neil Shipley. Amateur Golf Links:AmateurGolf.comSubscribeInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube
Michael Leonard, founder of Wicked Smart Golf, discusses his journey as a competitive player and coach. They delve into the importance of the mental game in golf, sharing insights on pre-shot and post-shot routines, managing expectations, and the significance of tracking performance. Michael shares personal anecdotes about his experiences in tournament golf, including the challenges of Q School, and emphasizes the need for golfers to develop a strong mental approach to improve their game. The...
In this conversation, Justin Golba interviews Jake Hall, the 2023 Tennessee State Amateur Champion, as he prepares for the Final Stage of Q School for the PGA Tour. They discuss Jake's journey in golf, his experiences at the University of Tennessee, the importance of mindset and confidence in competitive play, and the role of his caddy, Scott Stallings. Jake shares insights on handling nerves, learning from past tournaments, and his goals for the upcoming week, along with personal anecdotes a...
Hunter Hamrick was on Nick Dunlap’s bag for his historic win on the PGA Tour in 2024. Before that wild win, Hamrick has had quite a relationship with the game of golf. He played on the 2012 Alabama team that lost to Texas in the National Championship. He played professionally for nine years and then returned to Alabama as an assistant coach in 2021, where he met Dunlap. During this podcast, we talk about Hamrick’s recent win in the NIT at the Country Club of Birmingham before diving into that...
Sean Melia and Justin Golba recap the highlights of amateur golf in October, discussing key performances, upcoming events, and notable news in college golf. They explore the CGAA Hall of Fame announcements, the latest updates from PGA Tour U, and the shakeup in men's fall rankings. Then Sean and Justin each bring three stories from October to discuss. Amateur Golf Links:AmateurGolf.comSubscribeInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube
Ryan Ewers, co-founder of Supreme Golf, joins Sean Melia to discuss the evolution of the company, the impact of COVID-19 on golf pricing, and consumer preferences in the golf industry. They explore tee-time pricing trends across the U.S., the importance of value and convenience for golfers, and the rise of membership programs. Ryan shares insights on the global golf market and the future of golf pricing.Amateur Golf Links:AmateurGolf.comSubscribeInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube
In this episode, Pete Wlodkowski visits with Mike Yagley, VP of Innovation and AI at Cobra Golf. They explore Mike's journey into the golf industry, the intricacies of product development, the importance of fitting for golfers of all levels, and the revolutionary impact of 3D printing in golf club design. The discussion highlights the engineering challenges and innovations that drive Cobra Golf's commitment to enhancing player performance through technology. They touch on the innovative ...
Sean and Justin discuss recent events in the world of amateur golf, including Evan Beck's impressive victory at the US Mid-Am, highlights from the US Senior Women's Am, and the results of the Junior President's Cup. They also delve into college golf performances, particularly Ben James' success, and the current rankings in PGA Tour U. The episode wraps up with a preview of upcoming tournaments and a discussion about the future of golf events at Erin Hills.Amateur Golf Links:AmateurGolf.comSub...
Sean and Justin discuss the latest happenings in amateur golf, including recent tournament results, highlights from the Crump Cup, and a preview of the upcoming US Mid-Am Championship. They delve into player performances, course conditions, and the importance of broadcasting amateur events. The conversation also touches on notable players and their stories, as well as predictions for the Mid-Am Championship.Amateur Golf Links:AmateurGolf.comSubscribeInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube
Colin Prater, a three-time Colorado Amateur champion and participant in the US Open, shares his journey in golf, from his early days playing various sports to his experiences in college golf and transitioning into teaching. He discusses the challenges of competing at high levels, including the US Open at Pinehurst, and reflects on the importance of enjoying the game. Colin also shares insights on caddying for John Smoltz and his recent victory at the Colorado Amateur, as well as his preparati...
Sean and Justin discuss various topics in the world of amateur golf. They cover college golf results, the US Women's Mid-Am, and professional players like Luke Clanton, Ben James, and Wenyi Ding transitioning from college to the PGA Tour. The discuss the challenges and opportunities for college golfers in earning points and exemptions for professional events. It highlights the dilemma faced by players like Luke Clanton and Ben James, who have to decide between playing for their college team o...
Marcus El from Clippd/Scoreboard is this week's guest to talk college golf storylines:We touch on:Gordon Sargent's senior yearDynamic Duos across the countryConference realignmentLive ScoringStanford's continued dominance and recruiting classPGA Tour U and PGA Tour AcceleratedAmateur Golf Links:AmateurGolf.comSubscribeInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube
Catriona Matthew joins the podcast to talk about her week at Sunningdale as the Great Britain and Ireland Curtis Cup team captain. She discusses her team's success, what she's learned from her past experiences on Curtis Cup and Solheim Cup teams, Sunningdale as a host course, and the pivotal moments that helped her team capture the Curtis Cup. Amateur Golf Links:AmateurGolf.comSubscribeInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube
Sean and Justin discuss the recent amateur golf events, including the Curtis Cup, U.S. Senior Amateur, and Junior Players Championship. They dive into the weekend at Sunningdale, including the stars who led GB&I, the players USA left at home, and how GB&I upset USA in the Curtis Cup. Amateur Golf Links:AmateurGolf.comSubscribeInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube
Sean and Justin discuss the ongoing US Senior Amateur Championship and the impressive performances of amateur golfers in professional events, including Lottie Wode's performance at the AIG Women's Open and Jacob Skov Olesen's performance in the DP World Tour. Florida State's Luke Clanton and Lottie Wode won the McCormick Medal, making it the first time a college has swept the medal. The McCormick Medal is awarded annually to the leading player in the World Amateur Golf Ranking.&nbs...
Sean and Justin recap Jose Luis Ballester's U.S. Amateur win over Noah Kent. They touch on the final match, the TV coverage, the week in general, and some other topics of interest like Jimmy Ellis winning medalist honors, Gordon Sargent losing in the Round of 64 again, the futures of Ballester and Kent, the summer schedules of the final four players.They wrap up with other news from the week including the Senior North & South, British Boys' and Girls', Lottie Woad's big award, and the sch...
Evan Thompson joins the podcast to talk about qualifying for the U.S. Amateur and launching his company Dual Sport, built to help athletes who play more than one sport. Amateur Golf Links:AmateurGolf.comSubscribeInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube
Sean and Justin discuss the recent happenings in amateur golf. They talk about the Rianne Malixi v. Asterisk Talley rematch and Luke Clanton's impressive performance at the Wyndham Championship. They also touch on the PGA Tour University points system and the challenges faced by amateur golfers transitioning to the professional level. They also discuss the announcement of the USA Curtis Cup team and the upcoming US Amateur Championship. Amateur Golf Links:AmateurGolf.comSubscribeIns...
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