PAR TEE TIME: My Golf Story

Sophia graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University in 2022 as a Psychology major with a Minor in Marketing. She was a member of the Women's Golf Team. She also attended Seminole State College of Florida, where she helped the team win the NJCAA National Championships during her freshmen year! 

Her passion lies in making golf fun and exciting for all, whether that be through enjoyable lessons or curating social media p...

Will Saulsbery is a sports writer and storyteller whose work blends analysis, culture, and humanity into every game he covers. Known for his ability to find narrative in the numbers, Saulsbery brings athletes, fans, and front offices into the same conversation with a voice that’s equal parts sharp, honest, and deeply curious.A lifelong student of competition, Saulsbery covers the modern landscape of sports through data, psychology,...

With over a decade of dedicated teaching experience, Stephen Arnold's passion lies in nurturing players of all skill levels, empowering each individual to surpass their personal goals and unlock their full potential on the course.

His own journey in golf began as a collegiate player, representing both East Tennessee State and then Villanova University with pride and distinction. Graduating from Villanova in 2007, he t...

Cole Lantz is one half of the creative driving force behind the golf media brand BustaJack Golf, alongside Mason “Busta” Nutt. He hails from Prosper, Texas and earned his bachelor’s degree in Entrepreneurship & Marketing at Oklahoma State University.  Early on, his passion for golf found him working as a cart attendant at Karsten Creek Golf Club while at OSU—blending service on the course with growing interest in the game.  At...

You are cordially invited to join Michael Bamberger on a year-long golfing adventure—playing alongside the pros of the PGA Tour, the LPGA Tour, LIV Golf, and more—as he seeks to unlock golf’s most stubborn secrets in various and surprising ways, all in the name of…improvement!

Nearly fifty years after taking up the game, Michael Bamberger made a pair of startling discoveries: golf had never meant more to him, and he knew a...

Marisol González (Director/Writer/Executive Producer) is a Dominican filmmaker and producer. She lives in New York. Currently she works at HBO. González earned Siempre Mujer Magazine’s ‘Always Inspiring’ honor for her hands-on commitment to important causes in the Hispanic community. In 2011 she was presented the ‘Proclamation Award’ by New York State Senator José Peralta for her “outstanding service to the Latino community.” In 20...

Before his finance career, Oliver Hudesman was active in collegiate golf. He played on the men’s golf team at Adelphi University, where in 2008-09 he had several strong finishes in tournaments.  Earlier, at Nassau Community College, he was a standout golfer. He was the 2007 Region XV medalist, helped lead the team to a national junior college championship, and earned both regional and All-American honors.  

He holds the CF...

Brandon Redding is the author of the "Did I Tell You About My Albatross?" podcast. Brandon made a 1/600 million, walk-off albatross (2 on a par 5) to win a 2 day golf tournament in Tampa, FL. So he started a podcast to tell the world about it and to find/share stories like his. Welcome to ‘Did I Tell You About My Albatross’, the golf podcast that delves into the most incredible, improbable, and downright mind-blowing mome...

Noah Zelnik is living his dream of owning a golf course. He and his wife, Samantha are managing and creating an environment for many golfers to enjoy at Moccasin Wallow in Palmetto, FL. Their experience around golf courses has covered 55 years between the two of them. Having travelled both north and South America as well as the islands in the Atlantic and the Pacific, they have taken bits and pieces from all operations and plan on ...

Steve Shaffer grew up outside of Louisville, Kentucky and lived an idyllic life in the countryside. He picked up the game of golf and became proficient at an early age. His family then moved to Jacksonville, Florida where he continued his golf as well as a host of other sports. 

Steve also discovered the world of acting and continued this pursuit as performing arts major in college. He then tried his hand at acting in New ...

Will Reilly has been playing golf for fifty years. He comes from a golf family. His brother’s Hugh Jr. and Michael along with his Father Hugh Sr. are all members of the PGA of America. He also has four sisters that play, and his mother Suzanne was their high school Golf coach at Bishop McDevitt in Wyncote, Pennsylvania. Will has a passion for every aspect of golf especially when it comes to growing the game.
Will is a Top 50 Ma...

For Caleb VanArragon ’23, ’24 M.S., the statistical way of thinking has always resonated in the most logical sense. “I love the way it can be used to solve all sorts of real-world problems,” he explains. It’s a personal truth that stuck with him throughout his Valparaiso University experience. As an undergraduate student, he combined his interests with a double-major in biology and statistics, then narrowed down his professional in...

Dr. Robert K. Winters is an internationally renowned Sports Psychologist, Author, and Professional Speaker. He holds Bachelor (B.S) and Master's (M.A.) degrees from Ball State University and earned his Ph.D. doctorate in Sport Psychology from the University of Virginia.  Dr. Winters has spent the past 35 years investigating how one's thoughts and attitudes affect one's ability to perform to their optimal talent level...

Garlon Hodges, aka "G", is a truly prolific character. He's had a very interesting life, from growing up in a small town in Florida, playing college football, becoming an executive chef, mixologist and professional golf caddie. He's experienced lots of ups and downs in his life but has remained a beacon of positivity along the way.

In this episode Kevin and Garlon discuss their love for the game of golf...

In Dave Frantz's own words...My name is Dave Frantz, and I am a full-time Teaching Professional at Heritage Harbour Golf Club in Bradenton. I am a current High School Golf Coach and a member of the Florida Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame, and was voted "Coach of the Year" three times. I have four decades of golf teaching and coaching experience and I guarantee I can help you reach your goals!

I hav...

Jim McCabe is one of golf’s most respected journalists having spent over 30 years covering the game for the PGA TOUR, Golfweek and the Boston Globe. Presently he produces his own weekly digital newsletter called "Power Fades" which can be found at powerfades.com.

In this episode Kevin Walsh and Jim McCabe discuss their affinity for the game of golf and how it brings so many people together. Jim is a master story ...

Will Reilly has been playing golf for fifty years. He comes from a golf family. His brother’s Hugh Jr. and Michael along with his Father Hugh Sr. are all members of the PGA of America. He also has four sisters that play, and his mother Suzanne was their high school Golf coach at Bishop McDevitt in Wyncote, Pennsylvania. Will has a passion for every aspect of golf especially when it comes to growing the game.
Will is a Top 50 Ma...

Tyler Hosey's origin story started in 2007; he competed in multiple sports at a high level (baseball, golf, and paintball). He played travel baseball, competed as a scratch golfer, and played tournament-level paintball. But he was undersized and outmatched (100lbs soaking wet at a staggering 5ft 2inches).

His father introduced him to the gym to help him build muscle and strength. He quickly fell in love with being in ...

Joel Ehrhart is the Director of Agronomy at Lakewood National Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. He has also served as Superintendent at famed clubs as Sarasota National, Plantation Golf and Country Club, Coral Creek and the Oaks Club. He is extremely well respected in his field and his operation is impeccable. He and over 40 of his co-workers have made Lakewood National into one of the best course in America.

In this e...