Waterloo's Tom Christensen stops by the podcast to chat about growing up and playing a lot of golf with many great players who have called Waterloo home. Christensen, who has served the IGA in many capacities, remembers fondly of how the IGA has grown and strengthened over the years. You might even hear a couple good stories from Christensen too...sometimes you quit after six holes or you have to carry your own bag out west!

Katie Baldwin, USGA Foundation Major Gifts Officer, stops by the podcast to let the listeners know all about the great things the USGA Foundation does and continues to improve. While separate, Baldwin explains how the IGA and USGA Foundation work together to make the game of golf as good as it can be for all those in the game.

Mason City's Jared Doerfler joins the podcast to share his new adventure – Hanna Golf. From a putter that found its way into the bag in college to now as orders are being mailed out from his own 'shop', Doerfler is full steam ahead with his vision and determination to make a dent in the market.

Dave Gaer joins the podcast to talk about his days on the Asian Tour traveling with Payne Stewart, playing in tournaments with Kenny Perry, Greg Norman and others. Gaer, who is sustained a wrist injury in South Africa, remembers his first IGA event when Iowa Golf Hall of Fame member George Turner took him under his wing shortly after winning the Des Moines City Tournament as a young golfer.

Iowa City's Jeff Schmid, an Iowa Section PGA Professional, joins the podcast to talk about his recent success on golf's biggest stages. Schmid talks about his teaching philosophy as well and how he learned to play the game at an early age and continues to find success on the course. Schmid also gives his thoughts on what it will take for those competing in the Iowa Amateur at Finkbine Golf Course to hoist the trophy after 54 holes.

IGA staff Katelynn Hogenson and Karli Kerrigan join the podcast to share all the exciting details of the upcoming 100th Iowa Women's Amateur hosted by Sunnyside Country Club in Waterloo. New divisions, post-round social gatherings and a lot of good golf are in store for sure!

Fort Dodge's Judd Gibb joins the podcast to recall his days growing up playing as much golf as he could, while playing other sports as well. Gibb talks about his playing and coaching days at Iowa State University as well as his success as a player. Gibb, who recently made the cut at the 2024 U.S. Senior Open, mentions meeting Tiger Woods at the 2020 PGA Championship in San Francisco...well, his bodyguard to be exact.

Golf Professional at Terrace Hills Golf Course in Altoona, Zach Steffen, joins the podcast to talk about his life in the golf business – including a start on the PGA Tour at the John Deere Classic. Steffen, who grew up in Des Moines, remembers playing evening rounds with his dad as his game matured as a junior golfer.

Alex McCarty, Tournament Director of the Principal Charity Classic, joins the podcast to talk about the event, set for May 29 - June 2. Alex started his career in 2014 as the Tournament Manager with the Principal Charity Classic. Throughout the last seven years he has managed elite professional golf tournaments including the BMW Championship and U.S. Senior Open. He is a native Iowan and a graduate of Simpson College.

Katelynn Hogenson, IGA COO, visits the podcast to chat about her experience as a Rules Official at the 2024 Augusta National Women's Amateur, which included some priceless memories on the grounds of and around Augusta National Golf Club. Simply surreal...

Clive's Jordan Weber joins the podcast to discuss his recent success on a worldwide professional golf tour, the NEXT Golf Tour. Enough success to earn him a spot in a handful of Challenge Tour starts and one on the DP World Tour events in Europe - what a deal!?

Tyler Johnson, of Mason City, joins the podcast to chat about his latest venture that he can't keep in stock – Toddler Golf Bags. Johnson, the 2019 IGA Match Play Champion, and his Charlie Golf Co. has taken on a life of their own. Sit back and listen to how it all started.

Spencer Groessl and Jeff Webb join the podcast to the speak about the Evans Scholars Foundation and their caddie program that is in place at a few IGA member clubs around the state and those that are starting one this year! It's exciting times ahead for sure with this program in the state of Iowa. As background, the Western Golf Association promotes the use of youth caddies and supports the Evans Scholars Foundation's efforts to award full tuition and housing college scholarships, now at the...

Molly Biggs and Thomas Gould, both with ties to Iowa, stop by the podcast to kick off 2024. Both were interns in 2023 with the USGA's Green Section and were excited to share their experiences from that chapter of their lives. You might even hear a couple stories about recent Greenside guest, Zach Nicoludis - USGA!

Reilly Smidt, former P.J. Boatwright Jr. Intern with the IGA, joins the podcast to chat about his love for golf and the architecture that goes along with it. Smidt has had the fortune of playing several great facilities recently and shares with the listeners what that has been like and what to look for when you are out playing one of your favorite spots!

Brian Hickey, of Palmer Hills Golf Course, and Paul Miller, of Paul Miller Design, Inc., join the podcast to share some exciting news and things still in the works for the course in Bettendorf. If you haven't visited Palmer Hill GC recently, we're willing to bet you'll want to in 2024 after listening to this episode!

Zach Nicoludis, Regional Director, Central Region, joins the podcast to speak on and about the USGA's Green Section and his journey in the turfgrass business along the way. Working on a golf course during high school inspired Zach to pursue a degree in turfgrass science at Penn State University. Upon completing his degree, he worked as an assistant superintendent at St. Clair Country Club in Pittsburgh, Pa., French Creek Golf Club in Elverson, Pa., and Bidermann Golf Course in Wilmington,...

Collin Foster, a 2011 Herman Sani Scholar, joins the podcast to bring us up to speed on what's he been up to since his days at Waukee High School and then on to Ames to play golf for the Cyclones. An Elite 89 Award winners while in college, Foster recalls the days of junior golf, making the transition to college and a much higher level of golf and making the most of his time on and off the golf course. Foster also discusses balancing his lifestyle then and now with being Type 1 Diabetic.

Hogan Hansen, winner of the 74th Herman Sani Tournament joins the podcast to chat about his recent win, growing as a player and the ups and downs of being a golfer in college. Don't miss interviews with recent champions at the 45th Iowa Senior Amateur too – Ben Peters (Senior Division) and Tom Norton (Super Senior Division) as they drop by as well!

Charlie Hoyle, recent 121st Iowa Amateur champion and U.S. Mid-Amateur qualifier, joins the podcast to chat about his early days in England, going to college in South Carolina, mini-tour life (the grind!) and his current position as Assistant Men's Golf Coach for the University of Iowa. Oh...and we'll talk about his recent success as a player too!

Kaitlyn Hanna, winner of the 99th Iowa Women's Amateur Championship, joins the podcast to discuss her recent win at Iowa City's Finkbine Golf Course. Hanna, an Omaha native, is quite the businesswoman and has some pretty 'cool' clients. Oh, and she's been to Augusta with driver, putter and wedge in hand!

Ethan Blomme, recent winner of the Iowa Junior Amateur, joins the podcast to talk about his recent success, including qualifying for the U.S. Junior Amateur to be contested in South Carolina. Blomme, who likes to compare his game year to year using various stats, tells us about a new hobby he's picked up when not on the course – chasing turkeys...kind of! Also, hear from our recent IGA Match Play and Women's Match Play Champions, Zach May & Hannah Bermel.

Derek Peng, Gavin Matthias and Paige Hoffman join Clint on the podcast to talk about their background in the game of golf, what they are looking forward to this summer as a PJ Boatwright Jr. Intern with the IGA and their picks for the 2023 U.S. Open at Los Angeles Country Club. Did you know – In 1991, the USGA established the P.J. Boatwright Jr. Internship Program. This program is designed to give experience to individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in golf administration,...

Sam Herrmann, of Muscatine, winner of the 38th Iowa Mid-Amateur Championship hosted by Geneva Golf & Country Club. Herrmann talks about his three days of success on his current home course, growing up on a course where he could hit a lot of wedges and sharpening his game at Loras College. Sit back and enjoy!