The Back of the Range
Episodes
David Shefter - USGA Senior Staff Writer
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is David Shefter. Over 20 years experience as a staff writer for the United States Golf Association....think he's ...
Elite Amateur Golf Series - Interview with Andy Priest, Exec. Director of Southern Golf Association
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is Andy Priest, the executive director of the Southern Golf Association. We spoke about the newly announced Elite Amate...
Kevin Marsh - 2005 United States Mid-Amateur Champion
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is the 2005 United States Mid-Am Champion, Kevin Marsh. Phenomenal stories from his days as a pro and his 20 years as a...
Gene Elliott - 2021 U.S. Senior and British Senior Amateur Champion
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is the 2021 U.S. Senior Amateur and British Senior Amateur Champion, Gene Elliott. That's right, the 2012 inductee...
Jero Esteve - The Pride of Puerto Rico Returns to the PGA Tour
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode makes his return to The Back of the Range after winning the inaugural Devil's Elbow Invitational at Punta Cana. Je...
Jackson Suber - Ole Miss Senior Charging Up the PGA Tour U Rankings
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is Jackson Suber. He is currently in his senior season at Ole Miss where the team just finished up their strongest fall...
Andrew Kozan - Auburn Alum Locks Up 2022 KFT Card
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is Andrew Kozan. The Auburn alum ended his amateur career at the U.S. Open this year at Torrey Pines and then successfu...
Ben Curtis and Luke Taylor - Hosts of the Clubs and Corks Golf Podcast
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guests on this episode are the co-hosts of the Clubs and Corks Golf Podcast, Luke Taylor and Ben Taylor. These guys had me as a guest on thei...
Walter Todd - South Carolina Senior Sensation
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Such a treat to have Walter Todd join me here at The Back of the Range. One of the great senior amateurs competing right now in South Carolina. Former...
Scott Limbaugh - Vanderbilt Men's Golf Coach
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is Scott Limbaugh, Head Men's Golf Coach at Vanderbilt University. Incredible insight from the 2017 National Coach of th...
Ina Kim-Schaad - 2019 U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur Champion
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is the 2019 U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur Champion, Ina Kim-Schaad. We covered many topics, including her new role as a...
Allisen Corpuz - 2021 U.S. Curtis Cup Team
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is Allisen Corpuz from the victorious U.S. Curtis Cup team. We spoke about her solid collegiate career and how she is p...
Noah Steele - Team Canada's Amateur Sensation
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is Team Canada amateur, Noah Steele. How does a native of Kingston, Ontario, Canada find himself playing his colle...
Henry Shimp - Stanford's Senior Leader
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is Henry Shimp from the Stanford Cardinal. He's entirely too smart for The Back of the Range, but I think I held m...
Nick Maccario - 2020 Massachusetts Amateur Player of the Year
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is "friend of The Back of the Range" and 2021 U.S. Mid-Amateur Semifinalist, Nick Maccario. Great stories and...
James Piot - 2021 U.S. Amateur Champion
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is James Piot, the 2021 U.S. Amateur Champion. We spoke about his journey from junior golf with Michigan State and his ...
Brooke Matthews - U.S. Curtis Cup Team
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode helped Team USA capture the Curtis Cup in Wales. Brooke Matthews is coming off a record-breaking win this season for Ar...
Jerry Pate - Alabama Golf Legend
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode really has done it all in the game of golf over the course of his career. U.S. Amateur Champion, U.S. Open Champion, Wa...
Austin Greaser - 2021 U.S. Amateur Finalist
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode was the runner-up at the 2021 U.S. Amateur. Austin Greaser came into the Sunnehanna Amateur in June ranked #139 in the ...
Matt Parziale - Returning to the U.S. Mid Amateur
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode returned this week to the U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship at Sankaty Head to recapture another title. While Matt Parziale...
Jim Gallagher Jr. - Stories from the 1993 Ryder Cup
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is five-time PGA Tour Winner, Jim Gallagher, Jr. We spoke about his start in the game and his victories on tour, as wel...
Rachel Kuehn - Wake Forest All-American and Curtis Cup Hero
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode helped Team USA capture the Curtis Cup in Wales. Rachel Kuehn is an All-American at Wake Forest and secured the winning...
Sam Bennett - Texas A&M's All-American Star
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is Sam Bennett from Texas A&M University. This All-American is coming off of a three win season and will be contend...
Emilia Migliaccio - 2021 U.S. Curtis Cupper
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode just returned from Wales as part of the victorious United States Curtis Cup team. Emilia Migliaccio wrapped up an All-A...
Michael Thorbjornsen - 2021 Western Amateur Champion
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jensen Castle - 2021 U.S. Women's Amateur Champion
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is the 2021 U.S. Women's Amateur Champion, Jensen Castle. We discussed her start in the game in South Carolina, wh...
Darren Carroll - Award-Winning Golf Photographer
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is Darren Carroll. If you have seen incredible photographs from USGA events, there is an excellent chance that Darren w...
Mary Ann Sullivan - Co-Chair for the U.S. Women's Amateur at Westchester C.C.
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is Mary Ann Sullivan, the co-chair of the U.S. Women's Amateur at historic Westchester Country Club. We spoke abou...
2021 Western Amateur Preview - Rick and Charlie Waddell
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My special guests on this episode are Rick and Charlie Waddell. Rick is the tournament chairman of the Western Amateur this year, not only is he...
John Gough - 2021 Palmetto Amateur Champion
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is John Gough. John wrapped up an impressive five years at Charlotte and is the new Palmetto Amateur Champion. Gr...
Ryan Frazer - Junior Golf Insider Previews the U.S. Junior
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this U.S. Junior Amateur preview episode is Ryan Frazer. Ryan is considered one of the most knowledgeable resources in the world of ...
Todd White - 2013 U.S. Walker Cupper
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is Todd White. Todd joined Nathan Smith as one of two mid-ams on the victorious 2013 U.S. Walker Cup team and they also...
Joe Pagdin - University of Florida's Star from Sheffield
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is Joe Pagdin. After a strong freshman season for Florida, he picked up the 2021 SEC Freshman of the Year award and was...
Joe Highsmith - Pepperdine's Champ Heads to Torrey Pines
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is Joe Highsmith. In a matter of just a couple weeks, Joe led his Pepperdine Waves to a National Championship at Grayha...
Preston Summerhays - 2019 U.S. Junior Amateur Champion
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is Preston Summerhays. The 2019 U.S. Junior Champion discussed his family's obsession with the game and his approa...
Noah Goodwin - SMU Golf & 2017 U.S. Junior Amateur Champion
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is Noah Goodwin. The 2017 U.S. Junior is currently one of the team leader of SMU's Men's Golf Team and will b...
Episode 197: The Coaches Roundtable - Jonathan Dismuke (Houston), Matt Thurmond (Arizona State), and Trey Jones (Florida State)
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, Ryan Crysler from The Floridian leads a conversation with three of the finest collegiate coaches in the game today. Jonathan ...
Serge Hogg - Inside the Ropes at the Walker Cup
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this week is Serge Hogg! Yes, the legend himself returns to The Back of the Range to recap the Walker Cup. Serge is a caddie at S...
The Seminole Sessions: Andrew Biggadike
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Seminole Sessions come to close with an incredible conversation with Andrew Biggadike. The reigning club champion at Seminole shares some in...
The Seminole Sessions: John Murphy
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Seminole Sessions continue on with Louisville's John Murphy. An excellent conversation with one of the rising stars of the Great Britai...
The Seminole Sessions: Stewart Hagestad
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Seminole Sessions heads into Walker Cup Week with a conversation with the three-time U.S. Walker Cupper, Stewart Hagestad. We spoke about hi...
The Seminole Sessions: Bob Ford
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Seminole Sessions continue with Mr. Bob Ford, the head professional at Seminole Golf Club. We discussed his storied career as a golf profess...
The Seminole Sessions: Vinny Giles
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Seminole Sessions kick off with a legendary career amateur, Mr. Vinny Giles. The 1972 U.S. Amateur Champion shared some great stories about ...
David Ford - The #1 Ranked Junior in the Country
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is David Ford, the #1 ranked junior in the country. We spoke about his start in the game and what's next for him w...
Bruce McGill - Walter Hagen from "The Legend of Bagger Vance"
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is Bruce McGill. One of the most successful character actors of this generation. He has over 150 credits to his n...
Drew Stoltz - "The Sleeze" from GOLF's SubPar Podcast
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is The Sleeze! Drew Stoltz, co-host of GOLF's SubPar podcast, stops by to chat about his start in the golf media s...
Michael Thorbjornsen - 2018 U.S. Junior Champ Heads to Stanford
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is the 2018 U.S. Junior Amateur Champion, Michael Thorbjornsen. After a stellar junior career, Michael is now part of S...
Paul Simson - The Legend
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is the legendary Paul Simson. He's the only man to hold the British, Canadian, and U.S. Senior Amateur titles at t...
Angus Flanagan - The Golden Gopher from Woking, England
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is Angus Flanagan from the University of Minnesota. How does a kid from Woking, England make it to Minnesota and play i...
Travis Vick - University of Texas
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is Travis Vick. He's part of that juggernaut down in Austin and we spoke about collegiate golf and what led him t...
Brett Boner - 2018 U.S. Mid Amateur Finalist
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is Brett Boner, the 2018 U.S. Mid Amateur Runner-Up. Great stories from his days at Auburn, toiling on the mini-tours a...
Ludvig Aberg - 2021 Jones Cup Invitational Champion
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is Ludvig Aberg, the 2021 Jones Cup Invitational Champion. We spoke about his collegiate career at Texas Tech as well as his ...
Jonathan Dismuke - University of Houston Men's Golf Coach
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is Jonathan Dismuke, Men's Golf Coach at the University of Houston. How does a kid that grew up in Calhoun City, M...
Graysen Huff - 2020 Patriot All-America Champion
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is Graysen Huff. The Auburn Tiger captured the 2020 Patriot All-America title and is looking to make a run at a SEC Cha...
John Wade - Jones Cup Invitational Tournament Director
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this very special episode is John Wade, the director of golf at Ocean Forest Golf Club...the site of the Jones Cup Invitational. Ho...
Andy Pope - The Conqueror of U.S. Open Qualifiers
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is Andy Pope. He's a full-time member of the Korn Ferry Tour and is looking to make the jump to the PGA Tour in 20...
Segundo Oliva Pinto - The Argentinian Razorback
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is Segundo Oliva Pinto. While many might remember him for the misfortune that fell upon him during the 2020 U.S. Amateu...
Chris Gotterup - 2020 Big Ten Player of the Year
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We kick things off in 2021 with Chris Gotterup from Rutgers University. Chris is the reigning Big 10 Player of the Year and had outstanding fini...
Cole Hammer - Making Moves in Miami
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on the final episode of 2020 is Cole Hammer from the University of Texas. In this episode, Cole and I talk about a tumultous year of go...
Julian Perico - The Peruvian Razorback
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is Julian Perico from the Arkansas Razorbacks men's golf team. He led his team as freshman and was the only ...
William Holcomb V - 2020 Maridoe Amateur Medalist
12 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is William Holcomb V. There is nobody quite like William. After winning medalist at the 2020 Maridoe Amateur, we ...
Bob Royak - 2019 U.S. Senior Amateur Champion
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is the 2019 U.S. Senior Amateur Champion, Bob Royak. Another incredible senior amateur out of the state of Georgia that...
Patrick Christovich - Victorious at the East West Matches
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kicking off the week with my conversation with one of the heroes of the East West Matches. Patrick Christovich secured a vital 1/2 point on the 18th h...
Sean Knapp - 2017 U.S. Senior Amateur Champion
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is the 2017 U.S. Senior Amateur Champion, Sean Knapp. The Pennsylvania veteran has played in over 50 USGA Championships...
Nathan Smith - He's Won Some Things
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is Nathan Smith from Pittsburgh, PA. He's the youngest U.S. Mid-Amateur Champion in history. He's also ...
Lauren Greenlief - 2015 U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur Champion
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is the 2015 U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur Champion, Lauren Greenlief! The Virginia native just picked up a win at the i...
Aman Gupta - Oklahoma State University
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is Aman Gupta from Oklahoma State University. Aman had a great run at Bandon Dunes, it all started with a 64 in the fir...
John Pak - The Low Amateur at the 2020 U.S. Open
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What an incredible U.S. Open! Had a chance to catch up with the only amateur to make the cut! John and I talked about his special week and...
Michael O'Keefe - Danny Noonan Returns to Winged Foot
18 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My final guest of U.S. Open week is Michael O'Keefe, the actor that played Danny Noonan in Caddyshack! We spoke about his two days on the ba...
Hale Irwin - The Man Who Survived The Massacre at Winged Foot
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's U.S. Open week at Winged Foot and it's an honor to welcome the 1974 U.S. Open Champion, Hale Irwin to The Back of the Range! A very...
Butch Harmon - From Winged Foot to World's Best Instructor
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is the legendary golf instructor, Butch Harmon. We spoke about his start in the game spending time with his father, Cla...
Winging It at the U.S. Open - John Augenstein, 2019 U.S. Amateur Finalist
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Special Bonus Episode! Had the chance to catch up with 2019 U.S. Amateur Finalist, John Augenstein. John played a practice round on Tuesda...
Winging It at the U.S. Open - Lukas Michel, 2019 U.S. Mid-Am Champ
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Special Bonus Episode! Had the chance to catch up with 2019 U.S. Mid-Amateur Champion, Lukas Michel, as he prepares for the U.S. Open at Winged ...
Dan Hicks - NBC Golf's Voice of the U.S. Open
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kicking off U.S. Open week with a very special episode! My guest is Dan Hicks from NBC Sports. He will be back calling the action at Winge...
Buddy Alexander - 1986 U.S. Amateur Champion
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is Buddy Alexander. Alexander won the 1986 U.S. Amateur Championship and served as the men’s golf coach at the Un...
Brandon Wu - 2020 Korn Ferry Tour Championship Winner
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is Brandon Wu! Brandon just punched his ticket to the 2020 U.S. Open by winning the Korn Ferry Tour Championship.  ...
Parker Coody - 2020 Southern Highlands Collegiate Champion
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this epsiode is Parker Coody, part of that young nucleus on the Texas Longhorns golf team that includes his twin brother Pierceson, Travis...
Ollie Osborne - 2020 U.S. Amateur Finalist
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is the 2020 U.S. Amateur Finalist, Ollie Osborne. Easily one of the funniest guests in the history of the podcast. &nbs...
Joey Vrzich - The 2020 Cali Am Champ Making Waves at Pepperdine
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After I recap my experience at the 2020 U.S. Amateur, my guest on this episode is the 2020 California State Amateur Champion, Joey Vrzich. This ...
Tyler Strafaci - 2020 United States Amateur Champion
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this special episode is the 2020 U.S. Amateur Champion, Tyler Strafaci. We caught up just a few days after his dramatic victory over...
Jeff Quinney - 2000 U.S. Amateur Champion
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is the 2000 U.S. Amateur Champion, Jeff Quinney. It's the 20th anniversary of Jeff's victory at Baltustrol, so ...
Mac Meissner - 2020 Southern Amateur Champion from SMU
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode of The Back of the Range Golf Podcast is Mac Meissner from SMU. He just recently captured the 2020 Southern Amateur Cha...
Pierceson Coody - 2020 Western Amateur Champion
02 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Special Bonus Episode on a Sunday! I had a chance to catch up with the 2020 Western Amateur Champion, Pierceson Coody on his ride home from Carm...
Mike McGraw - Baylor Men's Golf Coach
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this week on the 150th episode of The Back of the Range is the head coach of men's golf team at Baylor University with three national cha...
Davis Thompson - Georgia's Top Dawg
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is Davis Thompson from St. Simons Island, Georgia. Davis was the runner-up to Akshay Bhatia in the 2019 Jones Cup....and when...
Tim Jackson - The Amateur Legend from Tennessee
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Jackson’s 30 year golf career is defined by global greens, national records, hometown loyalty and old fashioned fun. His career is highlight...
Karl Vilips - #1 Ranked Junior Heads to Stanford
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is Karl Vilips from Perth, Australia. He is a two-time Junior President's Cup team member, Quarterfinalist at the 2...
Michael Beard - Pepperdine Men's Golf Coach
03 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this week's episode is Michael Beard, Head Coach of the Pepperdine Men's Golf Team. He's a former player at Pepperdine th...
Bob Koepka - Stories from a Golf Dad
26 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this week's episode is Bob Koepka, father of Brooks and Chase Koepka. I know that I have been saying this quite often, but this ...
Davis Riley - Winning at Every Level
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is Davis Riley, from Hattiesburg, MS. Davis has been a success at every level of the game. From winning U.S. KIDS...
Ron Jaworski - The Quarterback of Golf Courses
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is Ron Jaworski. If you are a casual fan of professional American football, I have no doubt that you already know Jawor...
Billy Foster - The Legendary Caddie from West Yorkshire
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is Billy Foster. He has toted the bag for Ryder Cuppers like Lee Westwood, Darren Clarke, and Sergio Garcia. We s...
Alex Fitzpatrick - Wake Forest's Walker Cupper from Sheffield
29 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is Alex Fitzpatrick. Alex had a solid showing at the 2019 Walker Cup where he went 2-2. He had an impressive sing...
John Augenstein - Vanderbilt's Star Returns
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is John Augenstein. After finishing runner-up to Andy Ogletree in last year's U.S. Amateur at Pinehurst, he was nam...
Jason Gore - From Tour Winner to the USGA
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is Jason Gore. He's currently the Senior Director of Player Relations at the USGA, but we spoke mainly about his in...
Meghan Stasi - Four-Time U.S. Women's Mid-Am Champion
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My special guest on this episode is Meghan Stasi! The list of players that have won four USGA titles in the same event is pretty small. It...
Doc Redman - 2017 U.S. Amateur Champion
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is Doc Redman. The standout from Clemson parlayed an incredible summer in 2017 to a U.S. Amateur Championship and a spo...
Will Zalatoris - Stories from the Maridoe Samaritan
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My special guest today is Will Zalatoris! He joins me for a quick chat after the successful Maridoe Samaritan event that helped raise money for ...
Ryan Hybl - Oklahoma Men's Golf Coach
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is Ryan Hybl, Men's Golf Coach at Oklahoma. We spoke about his incredible seniors and the 2017 National Championshi...
Justin Leonard - Not Just a Ryder Cup Hero
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is Justin Leonard. While you may know him as the hero of the 1999 Ryder Cup that make the "putt heard around the w...