The Amateur Golf Podcast by AmateurGolf.com
A deep dive into the world of amateur golf through the lens of coaches, players, writers, tournament directors, and anyone else that loves golf.
Episodes
128 episodes
EMERGENCY PODCAST: The NCAA Champ Michael La Sasso Jumps—What It Means
Day 1 at the PGA Show and we’re hitting the ground running. We talk about everything we tested from Cobra Golf’s full 2026 lineup—what stood out, what surprised us, and what we’re already excited to get back in our hands. Then we pivot to the h...
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Why Cobra 3D Printing Works: Lattice Tech, Tungsten Weighting, and Combo-Set Magic
We go deep with Cobra’s Jose Miraflor on the engineering behind Cobra’s 3D-printed irons—from Tour-inspired shapes that play far more forgiving, to how internal lattice structures remove ~50 grams so Cobra can reposition mass with tungsten for ...
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Stanford Scoring, Cobra Innovation, and January “Major” Am Golf
From the leaders at the Silicon Valley Amateur to Cobra’s newest drivers and 3D-printed irons, we’re covering what matters right now in competitive golf. We also recap standout January events—Amelie Salzman’s record-breaking week at the Sally a...
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Amateur Golf Week in Review (Jan 6): Remembering Emanuele, New Year’s Invitational Drama, Jones Cup + Stanford Preview
Kyle and McKenzie break down the biggest amateur golf stories heading into 2026: remembering Emanuele Galeppini, a wild six-man playoff at the 100th New Year’s Invitational, and what to watch at the Jones Cup Invitational. They also preview Ama...
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Electric Caddies, Real Golf: The Future of Walking Rounds
Golf was built to be walked—and in this episode, we dig into why walking isn’t just “old-school,” it’s the best way to experience the game.Rob Rigg (Founder, The Walking Golfer / Walking Golfer Society) joins Mark Stewart (Co-Foun...
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Building a High School Golf Powerhouse with Foresight Tech — Tim Lovell & Lakeview Academy
Tim Lovell has spent his life around competitive amateur golf, from growing up on his grandfather’s nine-hole course in Georgia to a “year of golf” as an exchange student in New Zealand and a memorable AmateurGolf.com Ireland trip. Now he’s giv...
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Records Fall at St. Andrews, Stanford Shines, and Q-School Kicks Off
This week on The AmateurGolf.com Brief, host Mackenzie breaks down the biggest stories in amateur golf — from the start of the 2025 PGA Tour Q-School and what it means for aspiring pros, to a record-breaking week at the St. Andrews Lin...
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Inside Northern California Golf with Pete Wlodkowski: The Roots of AmateurGolf.com
Host McKenzie Steenson sits down with Pete Wlodkowski, founder of AmateurGolf.com, to explore the origins of the site and the thriving amateur golf community of Northern California. From the early days of hand-lettered leaderboard...
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The AmateurGolf.com Brief: Inside the Week in Amateur Golf
From match play duels at Monterey to world championships abroad, The AmateurGolf.com Brief gives you the stories, stats, and soul of the amateur game. Hosted by Chris, it’s your 5-minute tee time with the tournaments and players shapin...
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10 Things You Didn’t Know About the Crump Cup at Pine Valley
The Crump Cup at Pine Valley is back — and we’re pulling back the curtain on amateur golf’s most mysterious and exclusive tournament. From the course’s legendary hazards like Hell’s Half Acre and the Devil’s bunker, to the invite-only field of ...
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The Ultimate Mid-Am: Stewart Hagestad’s Fifth Walker Cup
Stewart Hagestad has redefined what it means to be a career amateur. A three-time U.S. Mid-Amateur champion, 2017 Masters low amateur, and Pan-Am Games gold medalist, Hagestad is set to make his fifth Walker Cup appearance — joining an elite gr...
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The Cypress Veil: The Greatest Secret in Golf
In this special edition of the AmateurGolf.com Podcast, we pull back the curtain on one of golf’s most mysterious and exclusive clubs: Cypress Point. Just ahead of the 2025 Walker Cup on September 6–7, we explore the course’s dramatic origins, ...
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U.S. Amateur Shake-Up: Koivun Out, Daly II Rolling, Russell Chasing History
from The Olympic Club, we break down a dramatic day at the 125th U.S. Amateur — from World No. 1 Jackson Koivun’s stunning exit, to John Daly II’s confident march into the quarterfinals, to 16-year-old Miles Russell putting himself in position ...
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2025 U.S. Women’s Amateur Quarterfinals: Meet the Future Stars of Women’s Golf
The quarterfinals are set at the 2025 U.S. Women’s Amateur, and the talent on display is a preview of golf’s next generation. In this special emergency episode, we break down each of the final eight players — their backgrounds, playing styles, ...
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Dream Courses, Big Wins, and Bandon Drama – This Week in Amateur Golf
From Jase Summy’s dominant Western Amateur victory to Round 2 action at the U.S. Women’s Amateur in Bandon, we’ve got the latest headlines, a peek at tournaments on Top 100 golf courses, and a spotlight on California’s Ojai Senior Cup. Plus, a ...
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Western Amateur Sweet 16 Set: Match Play Drama Awaits at Skokie
After four rounds of grueling medal play at Skokie Country Club, the stage is set for one of amateur golf’s most storied traditions—the Sweet 16 match play at the 123rd Western Amateur. This year’s field is a true showcase of global talent, wit...
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Coleman’s Breakout, Woad’s Win & Walker Cup Moves
This week on the AmateurGolf.com Weekly Recap, host Chris Chatsworth breaks down a huge stretch in amateur (and newly professional) golf:🏆 Hamilton Coleman stuns the field to win the U.S. Junior Amateur🏌️♀️ Lottie...
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Forging Legends: A Deep Dive into the Western Amateur at Skokie
This week on the AmateurGolf.com Preview Pod, we take you inside the ropes of the 123rd Western Amateur Championship at historic Skokie Country Club in Glencoe, Illinois.From the legacy of past champions like Ti...
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Torrey Pines, Tiger, and Your Chance to Play: Inside San Diego’s Ultimate Golf Week
Torrey Pines isn’t just a golf course — it’s a cathedral of the game. From Tiger Woods’ legendary U.S. Open win in 2008 to the stunning Pacific views that frame every tee shot, this public course in La Jolla, California, is as iconic as it gets...
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AmateurGolf Weekly Brief: Daly’s Breakthrough, Deng’s History, and the Road to Cypress
AmateurGolf Weekly Brief – July 21, 2025This week’s episode is packed with major moves across the amateur golf world.🏆 John Daly II captures his biggest win yet at the Southern Amateur with a dominant finish at Bless...
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Leading Team USA at Cypress Point: Nathan Smith on the 2025 Walker Cup
Presented by Cobra GolfIn this special episode, we travel to the edge of the Pacific Ocean for a rare, on-location conversation with Nathan Smith, captain of the 2025 United States Walker Cup team. Standing at
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This Week in Amateur Golf: Porter Cup, Champions, and Gear News
Get up to speed on everything happening in competitive amateur golf this week! We’re previewing the 2025 Porter Cup—one of the game’s most storied events—plus recapping Lance Simpson’s dominant Trans-Miss Amateur win and crowning moments at the...
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Inside the Porter Cup: History, Strategy, and What Makes It Special
Join AmateurGolf.com as we dives deep into the rich history and unique character of the Porter Cup—one of amateur golf’s most prestigious events. From scoring trends to course architecture, hear what makes Niagara Falls Country Club such a dema...
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Carlos Astiazaran’s Breakout Win at the North & South Amateur
Join host amateurgolf.com for a deep dive into the 125th North & South Men’s Amateur Championship at Pinehurst No. 2—one of amateur golf’s most storied and demanding events. This episode explores the tournament’s historic legacy, the unique...
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Gil Hanse on Baltusrol, Tillinghast, and the Art of Golf Restoration
In this special episode of Architects of the Game, we sit down with renowned golf course architect Gil Hanse inside the historic clubhouse of Baltusrol Golf Club. Just hours after walking the newly restored Upper Course during Media Da...
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