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Electric Caddies, Real Golf: The Future of Walking Rounds
Golf was built to be walked—and in this episode, we dig into why walking isn’t just “old-school,” it’s the best way to experience the game.Rob Rigg (Founder, The Walking Golfer / Walking Golfer Society) joins Mark Stewart (Co-Founder & CEO, Stewart Golf) for a wide-ranging conversation on the culture of walking golf, the community that forms when you play on foot, and the real physical + mental benefits that come with it. They also break down how electric caddies can make walking more accessible—keeping the rhythm, conversation, and connection to the course, while taking the strain out of carrying.If you’ve ever felt like riding changes the feel of a round, this one’s for you.Featured guestsMark Stewart — Co-Founder & CEO, Stewart Golf Rob Rigg — Founder, The Walking Golfer / Walking Golfer community Explore & SupportStewart Golf (USA) — learn about their electric caddies and product philosophy: https://www.stewartgolfusa.com/ The Walking Golfer — find walking-friendly courses, reviews, and walkability ratings: https://www.walkinggolfer.com/ Course Finder — search for walkable courses near you: https://www.walkinggolfer.com/coursefinder Walkability Ratings — explore course walkability scores and reviews: https://www.walkinggolfer.com/walkability-ratings What you’ll hear in this episodeWhy “walking golf is just golf” (and what it unlocks socially)The origin story of the Walking Golfer community How electric caddies enhance—not replace—the walking experience The engineering mindset behind Stewart Golf’s user-first design How COVID accelerated interest in walking rounds—and how to keep it growing Amateur Golf Links:AmateurGolf.comSubscribeInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube
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Building a High School Golf Powerhouse with Foresight Tech — Tim Lovell & Lakeview Academy
Tim Lovell has spent his life around competitive amateur golf, from growing up on his grandfather’s nine-hole course in Georgia to a “year of golf” as an exchange student in New Zealand and a memorable AmateurGolf.com Ireland trip. Now he’s giving back in a big way—helping coach Lakeview Academy’s high school team and spearheading one of the most advanced tech-driven programs in the state.In this episode, Tim and Pete dig into how Lakeview built a true golf studio on campus with Foresight “Sim in a Box,” GC3s, a GCQuad, TrackMan, and portable mats for wedge sessions on the football field. Tim explains why launch-monitor feedback turns practice into a “video game,” how the team uses data to become elite from 140 yards and in, and how donors and smart planning made the whole setup possible. They also talk Georgia high school golf’s rising level, recruiting advantages, and an eighth-grader cornerstone talent, Hudson Justice, who could help redefine the program’s ceiling.A great listen for coaches, parents, junior players, and anyone curious how technology is reshaping player development at the high school level.Explore Foresight’s Sim-in-a-Box Packages → https://www.foresightsports.com/collections/sim-in-a-boxAmateur Golf Links:AmateurGolf.comSubscribeInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube
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Records Fall at St. Andrews, Stanford Shines, and Q-School Kicks Off
This week on The AmateurGolf.com Brief, host Mackenzie breaks down the biggest stories in amateur golf — from the start of the 2025 PGA Tour Q-School and what it means for aspiring pros, to a record-breaking week at the St. Andrews Links Collegiate, where Princeton and Cal battled for team honors and Cal’s Constance Foy fired a stunning 63 at the Old Course. We also recap Stanford’s dominant performance at their home Intercollegiate, where Megan Guinness led the charge with her third career collegiate win.Tune in for results, insights, and a look ahead to winter competition, including the AmateurGolf.com Winter Series at iconic venues like Pebble Beach, Torrey Pines, and Bandon Dunes.Amateur Golf Links:AmateurGolf.comSubscribeInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube
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Inside Northern California Golf with Pete Wlodkowski: The Roots of AmateurGolf.com
Host McKenzie Steenson sits down with Pete Wlodkowski, founder of AmateurGolf.com, to explore the origins of the site and the thriving amateur golf community of Northern California. From the early days of hand-lettered leaderboards to the digital transformation that reshaped tournament golf, Pete shares how a local idea became a national platform. Hear stories about iconic events like the San Francisco City Championship, insights into the NCGA’s competitive scene, and the creation of the Two-Man Links Championship Series at legendary venues like Pebble Beach and Bandon Dunes.🎧 Presented by Cobra👉 See the full AmateurGolf.com Tour and upcoming Northern California eventsAmateur Golf Links:AmateurGolf.comSubscribeInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube
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The AmateurGolf.com Brief: Inside the Week in Amateur Golf
From match play duels at Monterey to world championships abroad, The AmateurGolf.com Brief gives you the stories, stats, and soul of the amateur game. Hosted by Chris, it’s your 5-minute tee time with the tournaments and players shaping competitive golf’s next generation.Amateur Golf Links:AmateurGolf.comSubscribeInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube
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