Best Matt Kies Podcasts (2025)

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#63 - Jace Derwin - Head of Performance Training, Volt Athletics 51:53

3y ago51:53

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Jace is the lead Sport Performance Specialist at Volt Athletics. He was a dual sport athlete at the collegiate level with a degree in Exercise Science, as well as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Jace focuses on training program design and development of content, manages sport specific programming, and is focused on implementing th…

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#62 - Noah Kumar - Florida Southern College Men’s Golf 52:47

3y ago52:47

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Noah, a second year golf student-athlete at Florida Southern College experienced a rapid improvement in his golf game when his family relocated to Florida around 2017. He was ranked in the 2000’s on Junior Golf Scoreboard and by 2019, Kumar worked his way up to #92 on JGS and was the #1 ranked player in Florida by the FHSAA. In this episode we dive…

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#61 - Greyson Sigg - Professional Golfer, PGA TOUR 56:10

3y ago56:10

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Greyson Sigg is currently 125th in the PGA TOUR FEDEXCUP rankings. He’s an Augusta, Ga native and was an All-American at the University of Georgia. Sigg turned pro in 2017 earning status on the Mackenzie Tour-PGA TOUR Canada where he played for 3 seasons before earning his way onto the Korn Ferry Tour. In 2021 Greyson earned his PGA TOUR card after…

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#60 - Kiel Alderink - Mental Golf Type 1:09:55

3y ago1:09:55

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Kiel Alderink is a Mental Golf Type Master Coach and the Director of Instruction at The Academy at Black Creek in Chattanooga, TN and also remains a co-owner of his junior academy Champion Ways in Lake Bluff, IL.Kiel is recognized as a Top Teacher Under 40 in America by Golf Digest. Kiel is also listed as Top Teacher in Illinois by Golf Digest, and…

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#59 - Jake Zweig - Motivational Leader & Goal Driven Mentor 1:05:44

4y ago1:05:44

1:05:44

Jake Zweig is back and we’re talking VISUALIZATION!We’re going to dive into what visualization is and why it’s important in practice and on the course. Jake talks about how he’s worked with kickers in football and how we can relate that to golf. He discusses his picture book tool for visualization and his 6 week cycle.Check out Jake’s YouTube chann…

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#58 - Derek Radley - Head Women’s Golf Coach, University of Oregon 52:29

4+ y ago52:29

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In this episode, Coach Radley takes us through his journey in golf, how he got introduced to the game, and what his path has been. We talk about building a championship program, building a team, top coaching moments, academics, and more!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junior-golf-kies/message…

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#57 - Agustina Gomez Cisterna - University of Louisville Women’s Golf, 2023 1:07:00

4+ y ago1:07:00

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In this episode we discuss Agustina’s introduction to the game of golf in her native country of Argentina, her college recruiting process, transition to the US, practice and playing habits, and more!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junior-golf-kies/message

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#56 - Flora Zhang - Junior Golfer, 2023 39:43

4+ y ago39:43

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In this episode, Flora joins us to talk about her journey and path in junior golf, making extreme progress over the past few years in her development and success. We discuss her attitude, work ethic, practice and playing habits, achievements, and more!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junior-golf-kies/message…

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#55 - Max Moldovan - Ohio State University '24 49:06

4+ y ago49:06

49:06

Max is back to share some updates and experience from his transition to college golf life. We discuss his schedule, shifts in practice and playing habits, working remotely with his father/coach, and more!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junior-golf-kies/message

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#54 - Jack Townsend - San Diego State University Men’s Golf ‘25 52:37

4+ y ago52:37

52:37

In this episode Jack shares his golf journey with us and some important components that have contributed to his success. We discuss his playing and practice habits, the technical and mental games, having your father as a coach, selecting tournaments to play in, and more!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junior-gol…

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#53 - David Ford - UNC Men’s Golf 25’ 1:17:06

4+ y ago1:17:06

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In this episode, the reigning #1 ranked Rolex AJGA player and UNC commit takes us through his journey in golf. He discusses how he was introduced to the game, practice/playing habits, his recruiting process, a little sibling rivalry, the support of his parents and advice for parents and players out there managing the dynamic of player/parent.--- Se…

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#52 - Tenzin Tsarong - Junior Golf Parent 52:23

4+ y ago52:23

52:23

In this episode, Tenzin joins us to talk about his own journey in golf and how he introduced his 6 year old daughter Aarya to the game. He talks about some of the challenges and successes he has faced as a junior golf parent, supporting and having fun with his daughter, and has some great advice for parents out there trying to do the same. We even …

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#51 - Herman Sekne - Purdue University Men’s Golf 24’ 41:59

4+ y ago41:59

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In this episode, Herman takes us through his journey in golf. We talk about his experience as a Norwegian National Team member, his playing success, college recruiting process, practice and playing habits, and more!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junior-golf-kies/message…

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#50 - Courtney Jones - Associate Head Women’s Coach, University of Washington 54:16

5y ago54:16

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In this episode, Courtney discusses her journey in golf as the current Associate Head Women’s Coach at the University of Washington, the past Head Women’s Coach at Oklahoma State, the AJGA, her junior and collegiate playing career at the University of Tulsa, and more!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junior-golf-k…

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#49 - Alexa Pano - Junior Golfer, 2022 49:22

5y ago49:22

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Alexa is currently the #33 ranked lady amateur in the world and #3 in the Rolex AJGA Rankings.In this episode, she talks to us about her introduction to golf, relationship with her dad, tournament selection and scheduling, her daily routine, playing and practice habits, what/who she pulls inspiration from, and more!Want to connect with Alexa?Instag…

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#48 - LTC (Ret) Bryan Price, P.h.D. - Founder, Top Mental Game 1:04:16

5y ago1:04:16

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In this episode, Bryan takes us through his background and experience as a young multi-sport athlete, to a 3 year starter at West Point for the Army’s baseball team. He also talks through some of the highlights from his 20+ year career in the military and what led him to create Top Mental Game.We’ll dive into mental toughness, what it means to be m…

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#47 - Mark Buchholz - Amateur Golfer & Former Clemson 2-Sport Athlete Standout (Football/Soccer), 1:30:22

5y ago1:30:22

1:30:22

In this episode, Mark talks to us about his journey as a young athlete and as one of Clemson’s best ever dual sport athletes. We talk about what it really means to give 110%, preparation, the process, being a husband and father, some of his best accomplishments, and more!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junior-go…

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#46 - Matt Moosavian - Founder, MooseFit 1:16:12

5y ago1:16:12

1:16:12

In this episode, Matt talks about MooseFit and their approach to holistic wellness, his path in golf, being an athlete and fit golfer, and we dive into some of the examples of players on Tour in their approach to wellness!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junior-golf-kies/message…

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#45 - Dr. Katie Brophy Miles - Founder/CEO, Golf Globally LLC 1:10:02

5y ago1:10:02

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In this episode, Dr. Katie talks about her intro and “late start” to the game of golf, discusses college recruiting, communicating with college coaches, social media, and more!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junior-golf-kies/message

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#44 - Alan Bratton - Head Men’s Golf Coach, Oklahoma State University 1:05:53

5y ago1:05:53

1:05:53

In this episode, Coach Bratton discusses the history and culture of the golf program at Oklahoma State, college recruiting, transitions to college and professional golf, some of his favorite golf moments, and more!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junior-golf-kies/message…

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#43 - Joey Zambri - USC Men’s Golf 2024 46:51

5y ago46:51

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In this episode Joey talks to us about his intro to golf, playing multiple sports, earning a spot at USC to play for his dad, and more!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junior-golf-kies/message

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#42 - Dan Jackson - Director of Golf Performance, The G2 Academy 1:18:20

5y ago1:18:20

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In this episode, Dan talks about his introduction and path in golf that has lead him to head up the team at G2. We discuss being a student of the game, modern technology and coaching, developing a holistic player, statistics, measuring progress, and more!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junior-golf-kies/message…

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#41 - Finn Sapp - University of Northern Colorado Men’s Golf 24’ 59:50

5y ago59:50

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In this episode, Finn takes us through his golf journey so far and about facing and overcoming adversity along the way! Finn also talks about his experience as a high level skier, the success and challenges of competing at a high level.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junior-golf-kies/message…

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#40 - Jack Heath - San Diego State University Men’s Golf 24’ 36:47

5y ago36:47

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Jack joins the show to talk about his journey in junior golf and we touch on some of his accomplishments, recruiting process, practice/playing habits, and more!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junior-golf-kies/message

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#39 - Nikki Bondura (Nikki B) - Golf Channel Correspondent & Co-Host of GC’s “School of Golf” 50:52

5y ago50:52

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In this episode, Nikki shares her journey with us from being introduced to the game at a young age to becoming a correspondent for the Golf Channel and co-host of the “School of Golf,” as well as recently launching Nikki B Golf Academy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junior-golf-kies/message…

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#38 - Scott Bettger - Senior Golf Instructor, IMG Academy 45:54

5y ago45:54

45:54

In this episode, Scott and I discuss a journey that I’m on to develop mental toughness and discipline through physical fitness.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junior-golf-kies/message

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#37 - Heather Wall - Head Women’s Golf Coach, NOVA Southeastern University 58:47

5y ago58:47

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In this episode, Heather takes us through her journey in golf, starting at the age of 8 to present where she is going into her 5th season at NOVA. We discuss her playing and coaching careers, the differences in coaching men and women, preparation and the important areas to focus if you want to be a top competitor. Enjoy!--- Send in a voice message:…

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#36 - John VanDerLaan - Professional Golfer, Korn Ferry Tour 55:26

5y ago55:26

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In this episode, John gives us an inside look to his journey in golf as a rising star on the Korn Ferry Tour. We spend some time talking about his introduction to the game, his junior golf career, tournament play and learning how to win. We also talk about Q-School, Johns college recruiting process, and how to stay sharp with limited facility acces…

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#35 - Emilie Meason - Assoc. Head Coach, Vanderbilt W’s Golf & William Meason - Arkansas Golf Alum 1:15:36

5y ago1:15:36

1:15:36

In this episode, my cousin William and his wife Emilie join the show to talk to us about their journeys in golf. We talk junior golf, college recruiting, transferring schools, tournaments/rankings, and some good golf memories.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junior-golf-kies/message…

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#34 - Larry Mucha - Junior Golf Parent 47:12

5y ago47:12

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In this episode, Larry talks to us about his approach with his kids and their activities, specifically Macklin, his 5 year old son that is in love with the game of golf. We talk about being the parent of young athletes, how to encourage, what to focus on, challenges, and also get a chance to hear from Macklin himself!--- Send in a voice message: ht…

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#33 - Dan Brodnick - Director of Elite Golf Program, Elite Sports Performance 1:08:38

5y ago1:08:38

1:08:38

In this episode, Dan talks to us about his experience learning the game of golf and going on to play in college. We discuss movement training, the importance of strength and mobility, pre-practice/round warm-ups, and more!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junior-golf-kies/message…

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#32 - Todd Ohlmeyer - CEO, Recruiter Elite 1:08:11

5y ago1:08:11

1:08:11

In this episode, Todd joins us to talk about college recruiting and how Recruiter Elite helps families with aspiring college athletes through the recruiting process. We discuss the process itself, what coaches look for, college options, scholarships, parent/player roles, and more!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/…

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#31 - Annabell Fuller - Golf Student-Athlete, University of Florida 44:07

5y ago44:07

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In this episode, Annabell joins us to talk about her introduction to Golf, transition to the US, her recruiting process and transition to college. She also shares some advice for young players and young women, talks about her daily schedule at the University of Florida, and the importance of attitude.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.…

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#30 - Canon Claycomb - Golf Student-Athlete, University of Alabama 38:40

5y ago38:40

38:40

Canon Claycomb rejoins the show to talk to us about his transition to college with academics, living away from home, his change in practice/playing routines, and more!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junior-golf-kies/message

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#29 - Sean Lanyi - Golf Channel Academy Lead Coach 1:07:39

5y ago1:07:39

1:07:39

In this episode Sean talks about AimPoint, Folds of Honor, technology in coaching, how young players learn in layers, and more!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junior-golf-kies/message

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#28 - Ryan Dailey - Co-Founder, Operation 36 Golf 1:05:03

5y ago1:05:03

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In this episode, Ryan talks us through what Operation 36 is and why it was created. We dive into traditional learning vs. the Operation 36 learning model, discuss mentor ship and parenting young athletes.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junior-golf-kies/message

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#27 - Andrew Novak - Professional Golfer, Korn Ferry Tour 50:54

5y ago50:54

50:54

In this episode, Andrew talks with us about his first professional win at the LECOM Suncoast Classic, his later introduction to golf, tournament preparation, how playing other sports helped him prepare for pressure, and more!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junior-golf-kies/message…

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#26 - Trey Wilson - Golf Student-Athlete, Flagler College 44:18

5y ago44:18

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In this episode Trey talks about leadership, transitions and new environments, work ethic, and his golf journey thus far.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junior-golf-kies/message

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#25 - Steve “Foon” Feinstein - Junior Golf Consultant 58:58

5+ y ago58:58

58:58

In this episode, Steve talks about what he has seen over the last 30 years in junior golf. He discusses the explosion of junior golf in the 90’s, important things that families should be focusing on, long range planning, and he shares a couple stories about players he’s interacted with over the years.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.…

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#24 - Stephen Campbell Jr. - Junior Golfer 2020, University of Oklahoma Commit 58:48

5+ y ago58:48

58:48

In this episode, Stephen and Matt talk about routines, practice and playing habits, managing the mental game, Junior Presidents Cup, and other golf memories. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junior-golf-kies/message

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#23 - Jake Zweig - Director of Player Development, University of Illinois 1:02:36

5+ y ago1:02:36

1:02:36

In this episode, Coach Zweig joins us to talk about work ethic, preparation, planning, PERSISTENT practice, how he is raising his 3 boys, and more!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junior-golf-kies/message

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#22 - Jacob Miller - Head Men’s Golf Coach, Tiffin University 1:11:13

5+ y ago1:11:13

1:11:13

This week our guest Jacob Miller joins us to talk through his journey as a younger up and coming coming coach. He’s got some great tips for parents and players about developing as people, students, and players and also shares with us some things you can work on when you don’t always have the option of being outside to play or practice.--- Send in a…

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#21 - Knox Martin - PGA Member and Account Exec, Summit Golf Brands 1:05:30

5+ y ago1:05:30

1:05:30

In this episode, my good friend Knox Martin joins the show for a fun episode where we reflect on some of our childhood golf memories and talk about some of the things we’ve learned along the way that will be valuable for this audience. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junior-golf-kies/message…

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#20 - Ben Curtis - Professional Golfer & Major Champion, PGA Tour 1:17:56

5+ y ago1:17:56

1:17:56

In this weeks episode, Ben Curtis joins the show and walks us through his journey from a young player to becoming the 2003 Open Champion and shares more about his career as a professional golfer through 2018. He also shares his insights about junior golf and parenting, as he is involved in teaching young players and working with players at his acad…

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#19 - Chris Zambri - Head Men’s Golf Coach, University of Southern California 1:12:16

5+ y ago1:12:16

1:12:16

In this episode Chris discusses what it is like to be a parent of a teenage golfer, how to build good team chemistry, ways to prepare for life as a collegiate student-athlete, and more!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junior-golf-kies/message

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#18 - Chris Smeal - Founder, Future Champions Golf 34:48

5+ y ago34:48

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In this episode, Chris talks through his story and how Future Champions Golf was born. He discusses building a tournament schedule, parent/coach relationships, and more. Chris was recently named to the 2019-20 Golf Digest Best Teachers in California and also received the 2019 Southern California PGA Player Development Award. --- Send in a voice mes…

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#17 - Jaravee Boonchant - Golf Student-Athlete, Duke University 43:08

5+ y ago43:08

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In this episode, Jaravee joins us just after the end of the fall season in her junior year at Duke. We chat about her intro to golf, the mental game, and her last match in the 2018-19 National Championship!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junior-golf-kies/message

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#16 - Stephen Hamblin - Executive Director, AJGA 49:40

5+ y ago49:40

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In this episode, Stephen tells us a couple stories, gives some insight to the history of the AJGA, talks about how to manage pace of play, and more.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junior-golf-kies/message

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#15 - Rick Kies (Dad) - Ole Miss Golf, 1982 1:26:54

5+ y ago1:26:54

1:26:54

In this Thanksgiving Day episode, my Dad joined me for a great conversation, reliving some memories and lessons from past experiences, mostly involving golf!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junior-golf-kies/message

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#14 - Max Moldovan - Junior Golfer 2020, Ohio State University Commit 38:53

5+ y ago38:53

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In this episode, 2019 AJGA Rolex Player of the Year, Max Moldovan joins the show to chat about his story, practice/playing habits, college recruiting process, and also offers advice about several other topics in the junior golf world. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junior-golf-kies/message…

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