In this episode, I check back in with James Pleat and Tara Watt to see how their experience was playing in their respective USGA Mid Am tournaments. If you missed my earlier conversation with them about how they qualified for their Mid Ams, check out episode 66. I thank them both for coming on the show. Thanks to The Oaks for sponsoring the podcast. Thank you for listening to the show! Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0   

This episode features Jake Nutter who won the NH Mid-Am last week at Laconia Country Club. Jake talks about what made the playing conditions tough and he walks us through an amazing last six holes which included TWO eagles which helped secure the victory. If you want to hear Jake's full golf story, check out episode 60 from earlier this year. Thanks to The Oaks for sponsoring the podcast. Thanks for listening! Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 

This episode features James Pleat and Tara Watt, both of whom have been on the show before. In this episode, I talk with them about their recent success qualifying for their respective USGA Mid-Am tournaments (they were both medalists!). They talked about their qualifying rounds and how they are preparing for the big tournaments coming up. We also talk about their pride in representing New Hampshire on the national golf stage. When the tournaments are over, I will have them back on the show so we can talk about their experience. Thanks for listening! And thanks to The Oaks for sponsoring the podcast this season. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 

This episode features Julianna Megan who is back for her second time on the show. She is fresh off winning her second women's state am title last week at Derryfield. We discuss the tournament and how she managed her nerves coming down the stretch to close it out. She is a rising junior at Holy Cross and we talk about her time on the golf team there and how her internship with Callaway this summer has her sights set on applying her studies in physics and engineering to the world of golf tech. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy the conversation. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

This episode features Tara Watt. We talk about her win last week, capturing her fourth NH Women's Mid-Am Championship. Tara shares how meaningful and emotional the win was given her back surgery two years ago. She talks about her course strategy at Lochmere and how a podcast helped her stay grounded and present during the rounds. We also talk about her injury and surgery and her road back to playing golf. I love having Tara on the show - if you missed her prior episodes, check out Ep. 2 and 11. Thanks for listening! Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

This episode features the return of Josiah Hakala - or Jojo as people call him. At age 18, he just captured the state am on Saturday at Rochester Country Club. I talked to Jojo last summer so if you want to hear his full golf story, check out episode 45. In this episode, we dig into the state am from his strong play in the stroke play rounds to his march through match play. We talk about the final round and Jojo shares some insights on key moments in the finals. With this win, Jojo now gets to play in the US Amateur next month in California. We talk about that and some other tournaments he has coming up. Thanks for listening. And thanks to my home course The Oaks for sponsoring the podcast. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

This episode features Brett Wilson who is fresh off of a win, capturing his sixth Seacoast Am title. Brett grew up in Dover and went on to UNH where he played for the club golf team. We discuss his two NH Mid Am wins, the challenge of the state am and why the Seacoast Am has special meaning for him. Thanks for listening. And thanks to my home course The Oaks for sponsoring the podcast. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0  

This episode features Jesse Smith. Jesse grew up in Barrington and would go on to play professional golf on some mini tours and the Canadian tour. We discuss his early years chipping and putting at Rochester as a kid, to his collegiate playing days at Colgate to his experience playing in the 2013 US Open at Merion. Jesse also talks about some tragedies he has faced, including the passing of his father when he was in high school and how that experience has shaped him. I really enjoyed talking to Jesse and listening to his perspective on the ups and downs of the game and what golf can teach us about who we are on and off the course. Thanks for listening and sharing the show with your friends.  Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

This episode features Jake Nutter and Demetri Stamoulis who recently won the 36 hole 4ball event at Owl's Nest - always one of the fun events of the year where teams go low. I talk with them about their respective golf backgrounds from high school through college and then we get into the tournament. They share stories of the chip-ins for birdie and the hot putter that propelled them into an early lead after the morning 18 holes. Thanks to The Oaks for sponsoring the podcast this season. And thanks for  listening!  Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

This episode features Cam Salo who is fresh off his first individual NH Golf victory at Baker Hill. We talk about the tournament and some of the key shots he hit coming down the stretch. Cam walks us through his bag and what he is hitting this year and we also talk about his tournament schedule for the rest of the season. As always, thanks for listening. Thanks to The Oaks for sponsoring the podcast this season. The course is in great shape with the greens rolling at 11 on the stimp. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

This episode features Matt Schmidt, the Executive Director of the NH Golf Association. We talk about their recent brand launch and refresh and their efforts to reach more golfers in New Hampshire and the different ways people are engaging with golf. We also talk about some of the new events they are hosting.  Thanks for listening and sharing this with your friends. And thanks to The Oaks for sponsoring the podcast this season. The course is in great shape and the Pavilion will start having extended hours soon. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

This episode Kat Bordeau who has earned the NHGA's Player of the Year for the past three seasons - a remarkable stretch of consistent "boring golf" as Kat shares. (I am a big fan of boring golf - fairways and greens.) She talks about her NH Mid Am win and we also discuss her love of fairway woods (and polar bear head covers). She also shares some thoughts on how women's golf has changed over the years in NH.  As always thanks for listening.  Thank you to The Oaks for sponsoring the podcast. The course is in great shape. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

This episode features Will McLaughlin. Will is a great golfer and a great story teller - I had a lot of fun talking with him. We cover his early years in golf and he shares a great story about shooting the course record at Concord Country Club two years ago. He also shares some great stories about playing with Xander Schauffele at the US Amateur. I really enjoyed hearing Will's perspective on golf and his approach to the mental side of the game - something I think a lot of golfers can benefit from. Thanks to my home course The Oaks for sponsoring the podcast this season. The course is fully open and in great shape - I got out there last week. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

For my regular listeners, this episode is a bit different. We step outside of New Hampshire to check in with Kyle Porter, one of the top golf writers. Kyle worked for CBS Sports for many years and left CBS last year to launch his own golf newsletter, Normal Sport. We discuss that decision and Kyle shares his thoughts on the current state of golf and golf content. We discover our mutual love for Jordan Spieth and Kyle talks about what he has learned about life through the game of golf. Thank you to The Oaks for sponsoring the podcast. They are starting a TopTracer league - a great way to get into the season.  Thank you for listening and sharing this podcast with your friends.  Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

Welcome to Season 4! We start this season with Nick Grimbilas. I talk with Nick about his successful high school and collegiate career and how he turned an internship with Taylormade into a job. We talk about his work at Taylormade as well as his career low round which he shot at the end of last season. Thanks to The Oaks for sponsoring the podcast again this season. If you are looking to hit some balls and get ready for the season, go visit their TopTracer facility which is open year round and heated.  Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

This episode features Patrick Gocklin, owner of Golf360 in Manchester, and they focus on teaching and fittings. Patrick started playing at a very young age at Derryfield and got the golf bug. He played through high school, picking up an individual high school championship and went on to play in college. Right after college, Patrick started Golf360.  Thanks to The Oaks for sponsoring the podcast. If you are considering a golf membership for next year, call The Oaks - they have a lot of options.  Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

This episode features three high school seniors who each won their respective individual high school championship last weekend. I speak with Jascha Johnston (Exeter High School, 1:56 mark), Carys Fennessey (Dover High School, 21:05 mark), and Josiah Hawala (Mascenic High School, 29:00 mark). We talk about their wins and their plans for golf after high school.  Thank you to The Oaks for sponsoring the podcast. The course is in fantastic condition and with this great fall weather, call them up and make a tee time! Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

This episode features the First Tee New Hampshire. I speak with executive director, Chris Sargent, and lead coach, Jim Blalock. We cover the origins of the First Tee program and how transformative the program is for kids and the values it teaches them. I love the passion Chris and Jim bring to their work!  Thanks to The Oaks for sponsoring the podcast. If you are in the market for a golf membership for 2025, give them a call. The Oaks has a range of membership options! Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

This episode features the return of Harvin Groft. If you missed his first appearance, check out Ep. 19. Harvin is fresh off a decisive win in the NH Mid-Am last week. We discuss that victory, his mindset through the event, and his decision to put a new putter in the bag. We also talk about some other wins he had this summer and the injury that sidelined him for a good chunk of last season.  Thanks to The Oaks for sponsoring the podcast this season. The course is in great shape and if you have not visited The Pavilion - check it out, it is a lot of fun.  Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

This episode features one of the most decorated athletes in New Hampshire history, Jane Blalock. After winning a few NH am titles, she turned pro and won rookie of the year honors in 1969. Jane would go on to win 27 times on the LGPA tour and make a staggering 299 CONSECUTIVE cuts! Wow. We talked about her early years in golf at Portsmouth Country Club and her passion for teaching women the game. It was a real treat to speak with Jane.  Thanks to The Oaks for sponsoring the podcast. The course is in great shape and their new golf entertainment facility, The Pavilion, is now fully open. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0