
Granite State Golfers (Mica Stark)
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23 Feb 2023 | Episode 19: Harvin Groft | 00:58:32 | |
I was excited to talk with Harvin. We both play at The Oaks and when I first joined there I kept hearing things about what a great player he is and as you will hear, what a nice and thoughtful person he is. We discuss his early years in junior golf and his time playing on the Penn State team. We then talk about his time away from golf and what it was like to pick up a club again. We talked about some of his wins in NH and success he has had at the US Mid-Am. I loved hearing how Harvin approaches the mental part of the game and the lessons we can take from that to our lives away from golf. We also spend some time talking about why The Oaks is one of the best tests of golf in New Hampshire. Thanks for listening and sharing the podcast with your friends. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 | |||
10 Aug 2022 | Episode 10: Julianna Megan | 00:23:28 | |
Julianna Megan won the state am last week at Concord Country Club at age 17. As a rising senior at Pinkerton Academy, Julianna has recorded some big tournament wins. We discuss her final few holes of the state am, a recent tournament she played in at Pinehurst, how she is approaching her college search process and why her 60 degree wedge is her favorite club in the bag. I really enjoyed talking with Julianna and I hope you enjoy the conversation! Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 | |||
08 Jun 2023 | Episode 23: Jeremy Duhamel | 00:28:35 | |
This episode features Jeremy Duhamel who is fresh off a win this past weekend at Baker Hill in the NHGA Players Invitational. We discuss his play over the weekend and the importance of smart target selection. We also talk about what is in his bag and how dominant his Bow High School golf team was. Jeremy did well in last fall's Mid-Am and I think we will be seeing his name more and more on the leaderboard this year. Thanks for listening and sharing it with your friends. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 | |||
25 Feb 2024 | Episode 37: John Clark | 00:44:21 | |
We kickoff Season 3 with John Clark, superintendent at Rochester Country Club. John has spent his entire career at Rochester. We talk about the scope of responsibilities in being a superintendent, how the work has changed over the years, why he likes the fall season, the value of tree thinning, and how research and innovation is changing the job. John loves his work, loves to learn, and takes great pride in what he and his team do. Thanks for listening and enjoy the conversation! (Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) | |||
21 Apr 2024 | Episode 39: Ken Hamel | 00:29:00 | |
This episode features Ken Hamel who has been the pro at three different NH courses and is currently the head pro at Stonebridge in Goffstown. I have known Ken for quite some time and as you will hear, he has a deep passion for the game and loves coaching and getting people to love golf. We talk about his early years in golf, his transition from being a plumber to a PGA Professional and his plans for retirement after this season. Thank you to my home course, The Oaks, for sponsoring the podcast. The course has been open for 7 weeks and is getting greener by the day and the greens are rolling smooth. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy my conversation with Ken. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 | |||
31 Aug 2022 | Episode 12: Ryan Kohler | 00:30:06 | |
This episode features Ryan Kohler who is fresh off a big win this month and has a rare and remarkable golf story. You need to hear it! I really enjoyed talking with Ryan and learning about how he approaches his game. He will look to defend his title at the mid-am in early October. I hope you enjoy the conversation and please pass it along to your friends! Thank you. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 | |||
14 Oct 2023 | Episode 33: Rob Henley | 00:35:42 | |
Fresh off a decisive win at the NH Mid-Am last week, I talk with Rob Henley. We talk about his win at Rochester CC and we discuss his strong finishes in some other big tournaments this summer. We talk about his time playing golf for Coach Parker at Dartmouth, what's in the bag, why hole 12 at Lake Sunapee is so hard and how hot dogs have become part of Rob's brand. Following my talk with Rob, I share some thoughts about my experience playing in the Mid-Am and how it felt to make a 10. Golf is hard. Thanks for listening and sharing the show with your friends. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 | |||
22 Jun 2024 | Episode 42: The Salo Brothers | 00:17:10 | |
Damon Salo, the guest from our last episode, returns to the show with his brother, Cam, to talk about their win last week at Owl's Nest capturing the NHGA 36 hole 4ball tournament. We talk about their heater in the morning, firing a 62 and then their slow start to begin their second 18. Damon and Cam walk us through the playoff that led to victory. Thank you for listening and enjoy the show! Thank you to The Oaks for sponsoring the podcast this season. They will be making an announcement soon to unveil the first full golf entertainment facility in New Hampshire. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 | |||
16 Aug 2023 | Episode 29: Caleb Manuel (Maine) | 00:31:58 | |
This is another episode in the Neighboring State Project where I talk with top golfers in VT and ME. This episode features Caleb Manuel who will be a senior at the University of Georgia and just won his third straight Maine men's state am title. He started winning tournaments early, capturing a club championship at age 13. We discuss his collegiate career, his plans for golf after college and playing in the US Open last year at Brookline. Thanks for listening and sharing it with your friends. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 | |||
18 May 2022 | Episode 2: Tara Watt | 00:35:39 | |
Episode two features Tara Watt who is the two-time defending champion of the NH mid-am. We cover her early years in golf, which NH golf course she loves the most, what's in her bag and some of her big tournament wins. Tara also provides us with some great advice! I hope you enjoy the conversation. | |||
29 Jan 2023 | Episode 18: Brian Diamond | 00:27:17 | |
Season two kicks off with Brian Diamond, PGA Teaching Professional. Brian works at Willowcreek Golf Academy at Atkinson Country Club. He has had a fascinating career working in the golf industry which you will hear about. Brian talks about his passion for teaching golf and gives some tips on what we can be doing in the off-season. Thanks for listening and sharing the podcast with your friends. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 | |||
07 Jul 2024 | Episode 45: Josiah Hakala | 00:22:26 | |
Ep.45 features 17 year old Josiah Hakala who is from New Ipswich, NH. He is playing some tremendous golf this summer. We talk about his big win in Texas last week capturing the PGA Boys High School Golf National Invitational. Josiah also talks about his goal of turning professional and his busy tournament schedule for the rest of the summer which includes playing in the US Junior Amateur at Oakland Hills. Thanks to The Oaks for sponsoring the podcast this season. I played there this weekend and the course is in fantastic condition. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
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28 Oct 2024 | Episode 52: Three High School Champions | 00:37:21 | |
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 | |||
17 Dec 2023 | Episode 36: Scott Hacker | 00:56:11 | |
We wrap up this year with Scott Hacker. Scott played successfully on some mini tours and for the past dozen years or so has been a golf instructor. This is a longer episode. Part 1 covers his early years in golf and his progression into professional golf. Part 2 covers the mental approach to golf. As we head into the off season in New Hampshire, I thought it might be helpful to get some insights from Scott on how we can improve our mental game as we plan for next season. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 | |||
26 Apr 2023 | Episode 22: Josh Beer and Hooper Golf Course | 00:37:43 | |
This episode features Josh Beer who tells us the story of Hooper Golf Course (Walpole, NH) and why it has become one of the top-ranked 9 hole courses in the country. Josh grew up near the course and worked with many other community members a few years ago to purchase the course and revitalize it. We talk about the routing and what makes it so special. I hope you enjoy the conversation and thanks for listening. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 | |||
17 Jun 2023 | Episode 24: Mark Stevens and Joe Bowker | 00:44:08 | |
Happy US Open week. I am all in on Rickie Fowler. This episode features Mark Stevens and Joe Bowker who teamed up earlier this week and won the NHGA 4 ball championship at Owl's Nest. (I also played in the event but was never a threat!). I talk with Mark and Joe about their earliest golf memories and how quickly they both got addicted to the game. We discuss their win this week, how they approached the event and some strategy on a couple of the holes. Thanks as always for listening and sharing this with your friends. Enjoy the show. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 | |||
17 Jul 2024 | Episode 46: Rob Henley returns | 00:20:04 | |
This brief episode features the return of Rob Henley who just won the men's state am last week at Concord Country Club. Rob takes us through the long week (9 rounds!) and he talks about the ups and downs of the final 36 hole match. By winning the state am, Rob gets to play in the US Am at Hazeltine next month. When Rob was last on the show (Ep.33), we talked about his love of hot dogs on the course. Rob gives us the low down on the dogs at Concord CC. Thanks to The Oaks for sponsoring the podcast this season. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 | |||
21 Nov 2023 | Episode 35: Paul Tessier | 00:34:59 | |
This episode features Paul Tessier who has been the head pro at Bald Peak for 31 years. I got the pleasure of playing Bald Peak this fall for the first time and meeting Paul - I knew right away I wanted him on the podcast. We talk about his journey from growing up in Niagara Falls to joining the plumbers and steamfitters union to interning at some nice courses in Florida. Paul also shares the story about the midnight phone call that helped secure the job at Bald Peak. We talk about the course and what makes this Donald Ross track so special. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 | |||
28 Sep 2022 | Episode 14: Danny Arvanitis | 00:29:14 | |
This episode features Danny Arvanitis who is well-known in the NH golf community. When we spoke, he was fresh off his win capturing the NH Senior Championship. This win meant a lot to him as you will hear. We cover some of his other big wins and we discuss why he carries two putters. Danny is also the coach to The Derryfield School's golf team. And we bonded over our love for Bandon Dunes. I hope you enjoy the conversation and thanks for sharing the show with your friends. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 | |||
14 Sep 2022 | Episode 13: Peter Harrity | 00:30:53 | |
This episode features Peter Harrity who has an accomplished golfing career in New Hampshire and owns two courses in the state, Candia Woods and my home course, The Oaks. We discuss his early years in golf, memories of his wins and what it has been like to operate golf courses in recent years with the surge in demand. I hope you enjoy the conversation and am always grateful when you share the podcast with your friends. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 | |||
29 Aug 2023 | Episode 30: Erin Holmes (Maine) | 00:26:01 | |
The Neighboring State Project continues. This episode features Erin Holmes who just captured her first Maine state am title. We talk about her mindset going into the tournament and for the final round when she had a big lead. I talked with Erin about her early years in golf and her time playing golf at Bucknell. She talks about what is in her bag and why she went back to her high school putter. Erin was a lot of fun to talk with and I hope you enjoy the conversation. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 | |||
07 Oct 2024 | Episode 50: Harvin Groft | 00:25:16 | |
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 | |||
19 Aug 2022 | Episode 11: Tara Watt returns | 00:12:49 | |
Tara Watt (Ep. 2) returns to the show to catch up on her big victory this week, capturing her third consecutive NH women's mid-am championship. She shares some great insights about the final round (overcoming a bad hole) -- advice all golfers need to hear! Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 | |||
09 Jun 2024 | Episode 41: Damon Salo | 00:29:20 | |
This episode features Damon Salo who is fresh off a victory, winning the Players Invitational last weekend at Baker Hill. We talk about the win and we also discuss his stacked high school team (3 championships) and playing the Shattuck. Damon also discusses his collegiate career, his brief stint turning pro and which tournaments he is focused on this year. Thank you to The Oaks for sponsoring the podcast this season. Be sure to check out their US Open challenge tournament at The Pavilion powered by TopTracer Range technology. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy my conversation with Damon. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 | |||
17 Nov 2022 | Episode 17: Jim Cilley returns to discuss earning player of the year | 00:19:58 | |
This episode features Jim Cilley who just won his second straight player of the year award given out by the NH Golf Association. Jim was my guest on episode 4. We discuss his successful 2022 season along with the ups and downs of his final round at the NH Mid-Am last month. He also shares what he will be working on in the off season as we approach winter. Thanks for listening and sharing with your friends. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
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29 Mar 2023 | Episode 21: Chantel McCabe | 00:37:23 | |
This episode features a real special guest - golf journalist (and NH native!) Chantel McCabe. It was a real treat to talk with her! We discuss her time at UNH, her path in journalism and how she fell in love with golf. In her story, I think you will hear many parallels to the game of golf including the importance of hard work, persistence and the role of confidence. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 | |||
29 Jun 2022 | Episode 5: Bob Mielcarz | 00:33:32 | |
This episode features Bob Mielcarz who is a true legend in New Hampshire golf. He has won the state am more than any other male golfer - NINE times spanning four decades (and he has won the club championship at Concord TWENTY times.) Wow. I've had the good fortune of knowing Bob about 15 years and it was getting to hear some of his stories that sparked the idea for Granite State Golfers. I hope you enjoy the conversation!
Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 | |||
11 Sep 2023 | Episode 31: Hailey Katona (VT) | 00:26:17 | |
This episode wraps up the summer Neighboring State Project where I talk to some of the top golfers in VT and ME. I speak with Hailey Katona who recently captured the Vermont state am title. Hailey grew up in Canada and started playing and competing at a young age. We talk about some of her big wins in Canada, her collegiate career and her golf plans once she graduates. Hailey was candid about the nerves she felt during the state am and how she manage her nerves. I really appreciated what she shared. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy my conversation with Hailey. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 | |||
18 Aug 2024 | Episode 49: Jane Blalock | 00:30:47 | |
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 | |||
06 Jul 2024 | Episode 44: Carys Fennessy | 00:09:05 | |
In this brief episode (7 mins), we check back in with Carys who just won the New England Women's Amateur. We talk about that victory, which college she will be attending and playing golf at and what other tournaments she is playing in this summer. If you missed my prior conversations with Carys, check out episodes 16 and 28. This is the third time she has been on the show - the most of any guest. Thanks to my home course, The Oaks, for sponsoring the podcast this season. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 | |||
05 Jul 2024 | Episode 43: Nick McLaughlin | 00:31:07 | |
This episode features Nick McLaughlin who just captured his third Seacoast Am title last weekend. Nick grew up in New Castle and went on to play collegiate golf at the University of Virginia. We talk about some of the people he played with in college (Scottie Scheffler!) and his decision to turn pro and his decision to regain his amateur status. Nick shares great insights into the game and how fickle it can be. We also talk about the last round of the Seacoast Am including the playoff which led to his victory. Thanks for listening and sharing the show with your friends. And a special thanks to my home course, The Oaks, for sponsoring the podcast this year. They will be having a grand opening weekend soon for the Pavilion. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 | |||
01 Jun 2022 | Episode 3: Craig Steckowych | 00:25:14 | |
Ep. 3 features Craig Steckowych, known by many in the NH golf community as Steck. He has had a remarkable golf career, missing only two cuts in 30 years of the NH Am. We covered his early years of playing golf at Derryfield (and biking with his golf bag) to the tournament win he is most proud of and his love of competition. I hope you enjoy it. | |||
23 Mar 2024 | Episode 38: Pat Pelletier | 00:30:59 | |
This episode features Pat Pelletier. Pat grew up in Lebanon, NH and started playing as a kid and quickly got the bug for competitive golf, playing in junior tournaments. He played on a high school team that seems like was stacked with a bunch of players. I talk with Pat about his collegiate career at the University of Rhode Island, his decision to turn pro and eventually regaining his amateur status. We also discuss some of his big wins and why the state am title is the one he really wants. I am excited to announce that my home course, The Oaks, is sponsoring the podcast this year. Thank you to The Oaks for their support. If you have not checked out their new Top Tracer practice facility - go check it out. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy my conversation with Pat. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 | |||
27 Jul 2022 | Episode 8: Lauren Thibodeau | 00:41:08 | |
At age 11, Lauren captured her first of SEVEN straight NH girls junior championships. A state record. She went on to win a couple NH state ams and now plays for the University of Louisville. Lauren has also faced considerable adversity and we start the conversation about some of her recent medical challenges. Her story is inspiring and I hope you enjoy the conversation. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 | |||
24 Jul 2024 | Episode 47: Amy Dickison | 00:20:59 | |
This episode features Amy Dickison who just won the women's mid-am at Nashua Country Club. I talk with Amy about her early years in golf, including being the captain of the boy's high school golf team. We also talk about her amateur career and playing in tournaments in CT, MA and NH. In addition to winning the mid-am, she also won the Players Invitational earlier this year at Baker Hill. During the WITB segment, Amy talks about building her own irons. As always, thanks for listening and sharing the show with your friends. 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 | |||
07 May 2022 | Episode 1: James Pleat | 00:36:54 | |
Episode one features James Pleat who is the two-time defending state am champion. We cover how he got into golf, his family's deep history with the game, what's in the bag and some good advice to golfers looking to get better. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 | |||
18 Jul 2023 | Episode 26: Bryson Richards (VT) | 00:21:42 | |
(Neighboring State Series Ep. 1) In this episode, we talk with one of the top golfers in Vermont, Bryson Richards, who just won his second Vermont state am title. Most states are holding their state am titles this month and I thought it would be interesting to check in on the action in some of our neighboring states and meet some of their top golfers. This is Bryson’s second state am title. We talk about the tournament and how we felt throughout it. We also discuss his time on the URI golf team and his golf plans when he leaves college. Thanks for listening and sharing the show with your friends. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 | |||
08 Mar 2023 | Episode 20: Dana Harrity | 00:32:57 | |
Ep. 20 features Dana Harrity, one of the most accomplished and decorated golfers in New Hampshire history. She has won 16 state am championships over a 32 year period and has competed in 30 USGA events. We discuss some of her wins, her love of competition and the credit she gives her husband, Peter (see Ep. 13), for making her a better golfer. Thanks for listening and sharing the podcast with your friends. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 | |||
15 Jun 2022 | Episode 4: Jim Cilley | 00:44:15 | |
This episode features Jim Cilley who was NH Golf Association's 2021 Player of the Year. He has won many tournaments including the NH Mid Am and NH State Am. Born and raised in the Lakes Region, Jim has a great recall for the names of people who helped him along the way. Jim was a lot of fun to talk with and I hope you enjoy it! | |||
09 Jul 2023 | Episode 25: Jamie Ferullo | 00:39:36 | |
This episode features Jamie Ferullo who is fresh off a big win at the Seacoast Am which always attracts a really good field. We talk about this childhood playing hockey and golf and we dig into the tournament and how he managed his nerves and the course coming down the stretch. Thanks for listening and sharing the show with your friends. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 | |||
27 Apr 2022 | Trailer: Granite State Golfers | 00:00:36 | |
Welcome to Granite State Golfers - a new podcast featuring some of the top amateur golfers in New Hampshire. | |||
25 Sep 2023 | Episode 32: Rich Parker | 01:02:33 | |
Story time! This was a fun one. This episode features Rich Parker who has a decorated golf career as a player and as a coach. He competed in the 1990 US Open and the 2010 US Senior Open and won numerous tournaments throughout New England, including three NH Opens. Since 2005, he has been the coach of the Dartmouth men's golf team. Rich is a great storyteller and shares many great tales of his golfing life. Thanks for listening! Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 | |||
29 Oct 2022 | Episode 16: Carys Fennessy | 00:18:52 | |
Ep. 16 features Carys Fennessy who is a sophomore in high school and just won her second straight girls individual high school championship (while hitting all 18 greens in the final round! What??!!). We talk about that win (and others) and we discuss a scary injury she suffered while attending the US Open this past June at The Country Club. We also discuss her plans post high school and what's in the bag. I hope you enjoy the conversation and thank you for sharing this with your friends. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 | |||
13 Jul 2022 | Episode 6: Phil Pleat | 00:26:20 | |
Phil Pleat is the most decorated male golfer in NH history, with over 20 statewide wins. We cover his early years of golf in Portland, Maine as well as his early years competing in NH golf tournaments. Phil offers some great tips and insights for golfers who are looking at playing competitive golf. It was an honor to speak with Phil and I hope you enjoy the conversation. We recorded this a few days before the start of the state am. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 | |||
09 Nov 2023 | Episode 34: Laura Shanahan Rowe | 00:28:59 | |
This episode features Laura Shanahan Rowe who has had a remarkable career as an amateur and a professional. She is the long-time golf instructor at the Sagamore Golf Center. We discuss her late start in golf but how quickly she got the bug and how fast she started competing and winning. Laura talks about her 2 NH state am titles and winning the 2001 USGA Mid Am. We also discuss her 326 yard long drive. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy my conversation with Laura. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 | |||
03 Aug 2023 | Episode 27: Jack Pepin | 00:26:00 | |
This episode features Jack Pepin who just won the men's NH state am championship. The state am is a long week of golf. Two days of stroke play to set the 64 person match play field. Jack made it all the way through including a 37 hole final. We talk about when he started playing golf, what he wants to do with golf after college and we dig into his semifinal and final match. Thanks for listening and sharing the show with your friends! Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 | |||
14 Oct 2024 | Episode 51: First Tee New Hampshire | 00:34:30 | |
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 | |||
20 May 2024 | Episode 40: Mark Baldwin | 00:41:24 | |
This episode features Mark Baldwin who grew up in the Laconia area and had a very successful junior career capturing three consecutive state junior titles. He went on to play at the University of Notre Dame and turned professional after he graduated. He captured his first win as a professional in 2006, winning the NH Open. Since then, he has played on a number of tours around the world and has played in five PGA Tour events (including the 2022 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am). A lot of Mark's professional journey has been captured well by Ryan French at MondayQ.com - be sure to check it out if you are not already following MondayQ. We spend most of the interview talking about Mark's early years in golf, including late hot summer nights shagging balls at Laconia CC. And thank you to my home course, The Oaks, for sponsoring the podcast this season. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy my conversation with Mark. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
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08 Aug 2024 | Episode 48: Jim Sheerin | 00:30:49 | |
This episode features Jim Sheerin who was the head pro for 40 years at Abenaqui Country Club in Rye. Jim talks about the evolution of Abenaqui during that time and we talk about Jim's passion for teaching golf, growing the game and getting kids into golf. We also discuss his playing career which includes multiple wins and Monday qualifying for three US Senior Opens. Jim is a member of the NH Golf Hall of Fame. Thanks to my home course, The Oaks, for sponsoring the podcast. The grand opening of The Pavilion at The Oaks is this weekend (Aug. 9-11) - be sure to check it out. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 | |||
17 Nov 2024 | Episode 53: Patrick Gocklin | 00:39:23 | |
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 | |||
22 Jul 2022 | Episode 7: Brandon Gillis | 00:31:02 | |
This episode features Nashua, NH native Brandon Gillis who won the 119th NH State Am last Saturday (July 16). Brandon made it to the finals last year and returned to the finals this year after facing a challenging field through match play. We discuss the victory as well as his time playing golf at Wake Forest (with some names you might know!) and URI. He shares what clubs he is currently playing and he tells us why he loves golf so much (love his answer). I hope you enjoy the conversation. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 | |||
12 Aug 2023 | Episode 28: Carys returns | 00:10:33 | |
This episode features Carys Fennessy who returns to the show to discuss her recent win capturing the NH women's state am title (by 15 shots!). (I talked to Carys last fall - see Ep. 16). We talk about the state am and she tells us about other tournaments she has played in this summer, her college search process and the new 7 wood in the bag. Thanks for listening and sharing the show with your friends. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 | |||
08 Oct 2022 | Episode 15: James Pleat returns, fresh off a win | 00:19:47 | |
My very first guest, James Pleat, is back on the show. James captured his third NH Mid-Am Championship this week at Owls' Nest. We spend most of the time talking about the final round and how we approached some of the holes coming down the stretch. Thank you for sharing the podcast with your friends and family. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
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04 Aug 2022 | Episode 9: Matt Schmidt | 00:42:04 | |
With the men's and women's state ams now complete, we talk to Matt Schmidt, the executive director of the NH Golf Association. We talk about all that goes into organizing these big state tournaments. We also cover his journey into golf administration, the growth of golf over the past few years and what the NHGA is working on for the coming years. Enjoy the show! Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 |