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  • Inside the Golfweek Amateur Tour: Real Stories from Competitive Amateur Golf

    Inside the Golfweek Amateur Tour: Real Stories from Competitive Amateur Golf
    Mar 9 2026
    In this episode of the Golfweek Amateur Tour - The Podcast, hosts Tim Newman and Chris Rocha dive into another great week in the world of the Golfweek Amateur Tour and Senior Amateur Tour Competition. The episode kicks off with a conversation featuring Sean Redmond, who is making big moves in Virginia as the new Senior Amateur Tour Director while continuing to build the Richmond Golfweek Amateur Tour community. Sean joins the show during a busy regional weekend featuring nearly 190 players competing across two championship golf courses. Sean shares what it takes to run successful competitive golf events, the importance of building relationships with players, and how tour directors across the country work together to strengthen the Golfweek Amateur Tour brand. From securing great golf courses to keeping events affordable for players, Sean explains how the focus always comes back to delivering a world-class experience for everyday golfers. One of the biggest themes of the conversation is something every amateur golfer understands: the brotherhood that forms through local golf tours and tournaments. Whether you’re a Champion Flight competitor or a D-Flight grinder, the goal is the same: to compete, improve, and enjoy the game with a community of golfers who share the same passion. Chris also brings coverage from a recent two-man Amateur golf tournament, interviewing champions from multiple divisions. These interviews highlight what makes Golfweek Amateur Tour events special: friendly competition, tough weather conditions, clutch shots, and golfers from across the country coming together to compete. Among the highlights: • A Champ Flight team battles through wind, rain, and cold to secure the win• Division II champions talk about “ham-and-egg” teamwork to stay consistent• Third Flight champions describe a tight final-round battle• Senior Amateur Tour champions discuss clutch eagle shots and course strategy• Chris shares the experience of competing head-to-head with the eventual winners The episode wraps with a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like for tour directors to balance running tournaments, playing competitive golf, and building a national golf community. If you love Amateur Golf, competitive tournaments, and the stories behind everyday golfers chasing their best rounds, this episode delivers. Because at the Golfweek Amateur Tour, this is truly Where Amateurs Play Like Pros. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 14 m
  • Quiet Hole-in-One, Loud Lessons: Cowboy Golf, Course Management & Senior Icebreaker Highlights

    Quiet Hole-in-One, Loud Lessons: Cowboy Golf, Course Management & Senior Icebreaker Highlights
    Feb 23 2026
    Where Amateurs Play Like Pros! This week on the Golfweek Amateur Tour - The Podcast, we bring you everything that makes the Golfweek Amateur Tour & Senior Amateur Tour special: unforgettable moments, hard-earned victories, and the kind of camaraderie that defines our golf community. We kick things off with Champ Flight standout Ty Taylor from the El Paso Tour, fresh off his third hole-in-one, and maybe the quietest ace in Golfweek Amateur Tour history. No roar. No fireworks. Just a striped six-iron into the wind at Rio Mimbres… and then the realization that it disappeared. Classic. Ty walks us through: His 190-yard par-3 ace in brutal Deming wind Why he almost kept playing the hole-in-one ball (rookie move avoided) How he’s stacked up 55 birdies, 4 eagles, and 5 wins in 31 Amateur Golf tournaments Why eliminating “hero shots” is the key to better scores in Competitive Golf Events If you’re a high handicapper trying to level up your tournament game, this is gold. The difference between Champ Flight and the rest? It’s not magic. It’s avoiding triples and playing smart. Then we shift to Hilton Head Island for coverage from the Senior Icebreaker Regional, one of the most relaxed, competitive, and fun stops in our National Championship season. We hear from: Eli Villanueva (Champ Flight) - From 7 back to playoff victory Keith Breazeale (A Flight) - Steady 80-80 consistency under pressure Michael Anderson (B Flight) - Two-time Senior National Champion, doing what he does best David Yi (C Flight) - 88-88 and walks away with the win Butch Novak (D Flight & Tour Director) - Playoff victory and a Firestone plug This is what Amateur golf tournaments are about. Different flights. Different journeys. Same competitive fire. We also get a Myrtle Beach tournament update from Chris Rocha as he preps for a team event and breaks down the strategy behind managing weather, tee times, and team scoring. If you love tournament golf, competitive strategy, and stories from everyday golfers chasing the next great round, this is your golf podcast for everyday golfers. Listen. Compete. Travel. Win. Find your tour at:amateurgolftour.netsenioramateurgolftour.net Because this is Where Amateurs Play Like Pros. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 16 m
  • From Brutal Playoffs to New Tour Directors: Inside the Golfweek Amateur Tour

    From Brutal Playoffs to New Tour Directors: Inside the Golfweek Amateur Tour
    Feb 9 2026
    The Golfweek Amateur Tour Podcast is back with an episode that perfectly captures what Amateur Golf Competition is all about, grit, camaraderie, and golfers who simply refuse to quit when conditions get tough. Hosts Tim Newman and Chris Rocha are joined by Jason Harris and new Milwaukee Tour Director Keith Cowan for a wide-ranging conversation that covers brutal playoff weather, tour growth across the country, and why the Golfweek Amateur Tour continues to be one of the most welcoming local golf tours in the country. From five-hole playoffs in near-freezing temperatures to packed leaderboards and sold-out amateur golf tournaments, this episode highlights the competitive edge and strong golf community that defines the tour. Episode Highlights Surviving the Elements - Jason Harris recounts winning a D-Flight playoff in 30-degree temperatures with 40-mph winds in North Florida. Competitive golf does not stop for weather. Playoffs at Every Level - From Champ Flight to D Flight, the competitive fire burns just as hot. This is what real amateur golf competition looks like. Milwaukee Welcomes Keith Cowan - A military veteran and passionate golfer, Keith steps in as the new Tour Director with big plans for growth, inclusion, and community engagement. Course Talk & Insider Picks - Palencia earns high praise in Florida, while TPC Wisconsin headlines the Milwaukee schedule with limited spots and major demand. Tour Momentum Is Real - Membership numbers are climbing, tournaments are filling fast, and regional events like Orlando and Myrtle Beach are already on players’ radar. Why This Episode Matters This is not just a golf podcast for everyday golfers, it’s a behind-the-scenes look at why competitive golf events thrive when the focus is equal parts competition and camaraderie. Whether you’re chasing points, a National Championship berth, or simply great competition with great people, the Golfweek Amateur Tour delivers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 9 m
  • Weather Wars, Ryder Cup Belts & Why Course Management Still Wins

    Weather Wars, Ryder Cup Belts & Why Course Management Still Wins
    Jan 26 2026
    Grab your rain gear and tighten your grips, this episode of the Golfweek Amateur Tour - The Podcast delivers everything amateur golfers love: competitive golf events, brutal weather stories, Ryder Cup belt chaos, and the camaraderie that makes the Golfweek Amateur Tour one of the strongest golf communities in the country. Co-hosts Tim Newman and Chris Rocha break down the Southern Icebreaker, early-season jitters, and what it takes to survive tournament golf when the wind, rain, and pressure all show up uninvited. This is amateur golf competition at its finest and funniest. What You’ll Hear in This Episode Regional Season Kickoff The 2026 season is officially rolling. Tim and Chris talk about launching one of the biggest fields yet, juggling logistics, and why early-season tournaments test more than just your swing. Featured Guest: Dan Constantino Champ Flight standout Dan Constantino joins the show to talk: Playing Harbor Town in brutal conditions Why iron play and course management matter more than swing aesthetics How higher-handicap golfers can score better by avoiding hero shots His growing YouTube presence blending golf, travel, and real-world golf advice The Ryder Cup Belt Saga Robin Scheffer explains how the Ryder Cup belt has become part trophy, part traveling circus. From Hilton Head photo ops to post-round storytelling, it’s a reminder that competitive golf events are better when fun comes along for the ride. Tournament Recaps A full breakdown of the Southern Icebreaker at Harbor Town and the Jones Course, including: How players navigated wind, rain, and tight sightlines Why “bogey golf” wins when conditions get ugly Flight winner shoutouts and behind-the-scenes insights Flight Winners Shoutout Congratulations to: Champ: Joe Jaspers A Flight: John Dobbins B Flight: Andy Murrow C Flight: Tom Fitzsimmons D Flight: John Cullom Each winner shares what it took to grind out a victory in true tournament conditions. Key Takeaways for Everyday Golfers Weather exposes decision-making faster than any driving range Course management beats swing tinkering under pressure Competitive golf builds confidence and friendships Golfweek Amateur Tour tournaments are about community as much as scorecards Why This Episode Matters If you love amateur golf, local golf tours, and real conversations about competitive golf without the fluff, this episode delivers. It’s proof that the Golfweek Amateur Tour isn’t just about winning trophies; it’s about growing the game and the people who play it. Listen & Learn More Catch this episode and explore upcoming Golfweek Amateur Tour and Senior Amateur Tour events at:amateurgolftour.netsenioramateurgolftour.net Subscribe, share, and leave a review, because the golf community grows one story at a time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 35 m
  • New Year, SAME Rules, Vegas Winds & Smarter Amateur Golf Decisions

    New Year, SAME Rules, Vegas Winds & Smarter Amateur Golf Decisions
    Jan 12 2026
    Send us a text The new year is here, and it’s time for amateur golfers to stop giving strokes away. In this episode of Golfweek Amateur Tour - The Podcast, Tim Newman and Chris Rocha kick off 2026 with a deep dive into the most misunderstood USGA rules, smart competitive golf strategy, and a Vegas tour update that every serious amateur golfer should hear. We start with Roger breaking down the USGA rules that trip up even experienced players, from embedded ball relief outside the fairway cut to red penalty area options, nearest point of relief versus the nicest lie, and what really happens when a practice swing moves your ball. If you play Golfweek Amateur Tour tournaments, these are the rules mistakes quietly wrecking scorecards every weekend. Then we head west with Las Vegas Tour Director Kevin Durant, who gives a candid update on the Vegas Golfweek Amateur Tour, including why Paiute plays completely different when the wind kicks up, how practice rounds and single-day tune-ups can sharpen your game, and why the Golfweek Amateur Tour continues to deliver elite competitive golf events at fair prices. Kevin also shares his transition into A-Flight, mindset shifts, and how regional events prepare players for the National Championship. We wrap with mindset, travel strategy, and consistency, because the Golfweek Amateur Tour isn’t just about swing mechanics. It’s about preparation, routine, community, and making smarter decisions under pressure. This episode is for everyday golfers who want to play better, travel smarter, and compete like pros, without acting like one. Where Amateurs Play Like Pros! Support the show Podcast HomepageGolfweek Amateur TourSenior Amateur TourFacebookYouTubeSrixonJondo Sunglasses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 19 m
  • New Directors, Big Vision: Michigan & St. Louis Set the Tone for 2026

    New Directors, Big Vision: Michigan & St. Louis Set the Tone for 2026
    Dec 29 2025
    Send us a text The heart of the Golfweek Amateur Tour isn’t just scorecards and trophies, it’s people, places, and purpose. This week on Golfweek Amateur Tour – The Podcast, hosts Tim Newman and Chris Rocha kick things off with real talk: holiday stories, missed birthdays, health updates, and a reminder that the Golfweek Amateur Tour Community always comes first. Then it’s on to business, good business. We welcome Jim Shadduck, the new Michigan Tour Director, who’s bringing a player-first mindset to one of the most competitive local Senior Amateur Tours in the country. Jim breaks down a Michigan schedule built around meaningful venues, including university courses and marquee tracks that reward smart strategy over ego-driven swings. From value-driven entry fees to expanded payouts, Jim is focused on delivering Amateur Golf Tournaments that feel fair, competitive, and worth the travel. Next, we introduce Daniel Van Meter, the new St. Louis Tour Director, whose approach blends competitive golf with intentional community building. A pharmacist, coach, and former points champion, Daniel shares how family involvement, junior pathways, and creative ideas like the Birdie Club are enhancing player engagement across all flights. His goal is simple: make every Golfweek Amateur Tour event feel memorable, personal, and shareable. Along the way, Tim and Chris dig into course strategy, destination golf, and why target golf still wins championships, whether you’re navigating Harbour Town-style angles or chasing points toward qualifying for the National Championship. They also highlight the real economic impact of Golfweek Amateur Tour events, including how a single event can inject tens of thousands of dollars into a local community. This episode is a snapshot of what makes the Golfweek Amateur Tour special: serious golf, welcoming competition, and a nationwide network where amateurs truly play like pros. Enjoy the episode?Follow, rate, and share it with a friend who’s already planning their 2026 golf calendar. Support the show Podcast HomepageGolfweek Amateur TourSenior Amateur TourFacebookYouTubeSrixonJondo Sunglasses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 17 m
  • Three Stories That Define the Tour: Coaching, Leadership & Rivalry

    Three Stories That Define the Tour: Coaching, Leadership & Rivalry
    Dec 15 2025
    Send us a text This week on the Golfweek Amateur Tour - The Podcast, Tim Newman and Chris Rocha bring together three stories that perfectly capture what makes Amateur Golf, Competitive Golf Events, and the entire Golfweek Amateur Tourcommunity so addictive. From innovative instruction to new leadership to a cross-state showdown, this episode shows exactly why the Tour continues to thrive nationwide. The episode opens with Evan Silkworth, a former eighth-grade English teacher who somehow managed to turn pedagogy into a competitive advantage in the golf world. Evan walks Tim and Chris through the unlikely parallels between classroom instruction and golf coaching, how learning styles, sequencing, and clear feedback loops create better players and better experiences for everyday golfers. Now running Hudson Valley Indoor Golf, Evan explains why details like tour-quality golf balls, oversized simulator bays, and data-driven software matter for helping players dial in their game. He also shares his plans as a new tour director, emphasizing high-quality courses, better scheduling, and creating a tour environment that feels professional without losing the fun and camaraderie that define the Golfweek Amateur Tour. From there, the conversation shifts to Atlanta, where the Tour welcomes its first-ever father-son director duo, Chris and Mike Webb. They talk about stepping into leadership together, honoring the traditions of one of the most active markets in the country, and bringing in modern touches to energize members. Their 2025 schedule blends beloved venues with strategic Monday events that give players access to premium private clubs. They’re also rolling out new engagement strategies, a season-ending Par-3 event, and initiatives that strengthen the Golf Community both on and off the course. The Webbs’ chemistry and complementary strengths make it clear that Atlanta is in for an exciting year. The episode closes with a rivalry that’s quickly becoming legend: El Paso–Las Cruces vs. Arizona. Two days. Pressure moments. Clutch putts. A championship belt. And a D Flight finish that decides it all. Along the way, both tours come together to launch joint fundraising for the V Foundation, proving once again that even the fiercest competition on the Golfweek Amateur Tour still feels like family when the final putt drops. It’s everything that makes the Golfweek Amateur Tour tournaments meaningful: pride, friendly chirps, unforgettable moments, and a shared commitment to giving back. If you geek out about Golfweek Amateur Tour, you will love hearing how directors shape the player experience, or simply enjoy the stories that bring everyday golfers together. This episode delivers the perfect mix of strategy, personality, and heart. Enjoyed the episode?Share it with your golf crew, follow the show, and buckle up, 2025 is already shaping up to be the most exciting season yet. Support the show Podcast HomepageGolfweek Amateur TourSenior Amateur TourFacebookYouTubeSrixonJondo Sunglasses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 25 m
  • Directors Cup Champions, and the 2026 Season Starts Now

    Directors Cup Champions, and the 2026 Season Starts Now
    Dec 1 2025
    Send us a text Golfweek Amateur Tour rolls into the new year with momentum, fresh storylines, and two Directors Cup champions who brought the heat all weekend. In this episode, Tim Newman and Chris Rocha walk through the biggest updates across Golfweek Amateur Tour, including the first major tour merger of the year, new golf tournaments on the schedule, and an inside look at how champions actually close out three-day stroke-play events. This is Amateur Golf Competition the way everyday golfers want it, honest, competitive, and full of the camaraderie that makes the Golfweek Amateur Tour the strongest Golf Community in the country. A-FLIGHT: BRANDON PETERSON TAKES THE DIRECTORS CUPBrandon Peterson breaks down the win, the windy final round at Hampton Hall, and the mental game required when the greens refuse to cooperate. He also drops the headline announcement: the North Central Florida Tour and Jacksonville are merging to form the North Florida Tour, with new venues, smarter routing, and a Senior Amateur Tour counterpart to match. B-FLIGHT: SHANE McADAMS GRINDS OUT A DIRECTOR’S CUP CHAMPIONSHIP IN TAMPAShane McAdams joins the show to unpack his roller-coaster weekend: cold putter, sharp ball-striking, and a tee-box mix-up that would’ve derailed most players. Instead, he walked away as the B-Flight Champion and now rolls into 2026 with Tampa’s strongest schedule yet, including Ritz-Carlton Members Course and Innisbrook Copperhead. North Florida’s New Era and Tampa’s 2026 Upgrade North Florida Tour debuts with 14 stacked events. Cabot Citrus Farms returns with no caddie requirement, a huge pace-of-play win. New Tour Directors step in across multiple markets with fresh ideas and bigger goals. Tampa, Orlando, Hilton Head, Jacksonville, every region steps up its Competitive Golf Events. Whether you're chasing the National Championship, picking your next Golfweek Amateur Tour or Senior Amateur Tour golf tournaments, or just trying to level up your season, this episode is the perfect jump-start. Registration for the 2026 Golfweek Amateur Tour season is officially open. https://amateurgolftour.net Support the show Podcast HomepageGolfweek Amateur TourSenior Amateur TourFacebookYouTubeSrixonJondo Sunglasses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 12 m