
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
103 episodes
The Northeast Amateur: A True Test at Wannamoisett
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 (...
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Episode 7
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British Amateur 2025 Preview: Royal Challenges, Rising Stars, and Seb Cave's Surge
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...
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Episode 6
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The $10,500 Bet: How a Golfer Saw Bobby Jones' Greatness Coming
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 Jo...
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Episode 5
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Championship Week Heat Check: Why Sunnehanna Still Sets the Standard
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...
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Episode 4
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From Munis to Majors: Amateur Legends Who Conquered U.S. Open Qualifying
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 c...
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Episode 3
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Inside the 2025 Southwestern Amateur
Join AmateurGolf.com for a deep dive into the 110th Southwestern Amateur, held June 11–14 at Desert Mountain’s Outlaw Course. From Kristoffer Kuvaas’s electric playoff victory in 2024 to rising stars, course strategy, scoring trends, and what m...
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The Dogwood Invitational | Major Insights: A Preview of Amateur Golf’s Elite Stage
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...
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Episode 1
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California’s Next Golf Icon? Inside the Poppy Ridge Transformation
🎙️ AmateurGolf.com Podcast: Jay Blasi and the New Era of Poppy RidgeJoin us on-site in the heart of Livermore wine country for a special playing preview of the newly reimagined Poppy Ridge Golf Course. In this episode, we...
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What Happens When a Pro Becomes a Caddy?
What happens when a professional golfer steps away from the spotlight and trades the tee box for the caddy bib? In this episode, Blair McKithan—former tour player turned content creator and current caddy for Corey Shaun on the DP World Tour—ope...
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Episode 92: Robert Trent Jones Jr.
In this conversation, Robert Trent Jones Jr. discusses his work on Corica Park, emphasizing the importance of sustainability and playability in golf course design. He shares insights from his career, including his family's influence and the col...
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Episode 91: Lottie Woad
In this engaging conversation, Lottie Wode shares her experiences and insights on her golf journey, including her recent performances, the impact of the LEAP program, and her reflections on winning at Augusta National. She discusses her prepara...
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Episode 91: February Recap
Sean Melia and Justin Golba recap February in amateur golf. They highlight Luke Clanton's achievement of earning his PGA Tour card, the significance of college golf, and the introduction of the LEAP program for the LPGA. The conversation also t...
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Episode 90: Stanford Women's Coach Anne Walker
Anne Walker, the head coach of Stanford Women's Golf, discusses her coaching philosophy, the current season, and the dynamics of her team as they prepare to defend their national championship title. She shares insights on balancing competition ...
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Episode 89: January Recap - Texas wins, Jones Cup, Latin American Am, PGA Tour U
Sean Melia and Justin Golba recap a busy January in amateur golf, highlighting key events, standout performances, and emerging talents. They discuss Texas's victory at the Southwestern Invite, Gordon Sargent's struggles, the exciting Jones Cup,...
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Episode 88: 2025 Latin America Amateur Champion Justin Hastings
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 exper...
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Episode 87: U. of Miami Women's Asst. coach Jim Garren
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 g...
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Episode 86: 2024 Amateur Golf Highlights
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 Amate...
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Episode 85: Wicked Smart Golf founder Michael Leonard
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 t...
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Episode 84: Jake Hall's prep for Q-School's Final Stage as an amateur
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 Tenne...
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Episode 83: Amateur golfer and Nick Dunlap's caddie Hunter Hamrick
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 Champi...
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Episode 82: October Amateur Golf Recap and storylines
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, a...
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Episode 81: Ryan Ewers of Supreme Golf
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....
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Mike Yagley : Cobra Golf VP of Innovation and AI
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, an...
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Episode 79: Evan Beck wins the U.S. Mid-Am
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...
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Episode 78: Weekly recap and U.S. Mid-Amateur preview
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...
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