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Shining a light on golf in & around our nation's capital. The Beltway Golfer podcast is all about engaging conversations with the game's movers and shakers throughout DC, Maryland & Virginia. beltwaygolfer.com @beltwaygolfer

  1. 94. Rick Maese on the termination of the National Links Trust lease

    JAN 2

    94. Rick Maese on the termination of the National Links Trust lease

    Rick Maese of The Washington Post breaks down the Trump administration’s termination of the lease held by the National Links Trust for the operation of the three golf courses on National Park Service land in Washington, DC. The conversation traces the timeline, the ambiguous notice of default, and what those moves could signal for the […]

    40 min
  2. 93. Barry Svrluga on the Fight for D.C.’s Public Golf Courses

    12/24/2025

    93. Barry Svrluga on the Fight for D.C.’s Public Golf Courses

    Washington Post columnist Barry Svrluga joins the podcast to unpack the unfolding controversy surrounding Washington, D.C.’s three public golf courses at Langston, Rock Creek Park, and East Potomac. Barry breaks down what the Trump administration’s notice of default against the National Links Trust means for the 50-year lease, why affordable public golf in the nation’s […]

    32 min
  3. SB 12. Writing a Golf Travel Book, Weird Golf, X-Country Golf Course

    11/15/2025

    SB 12. Writing a Golf Travel Book, Weird Golf, X-Country Golf Course

    Josh joins to discuss Where the Fairway Ends, his Nova Scotia golf road-trip book with his dog, his Weird Golf map project of unusual courses throughout the country, and his plan to build a cross-country golf course inspired by Australia’s Nullarbor Links. weirdgolf.com

    38 min

  4. 10/16/2025

    92. Lauren Greenlief – 7x VSGA Women’s Golfer of the Year

    Lauren Greenlief has long been one of the faces of Virginia amateur golf — a seven-time state Golfer of the Year and the 2015 U.S. Women’s Mid-Am Champion. Fresh off another impressive run at the 2025 Mid-Am, she joins the pod to talk about staying competitive at the highest level while managing a demanding full-time […]

    45 min

  5. 09/20/2025

    91. Rob Randall – Superintendent, Worthington Manor GC

    The summer of 2025 proved a major challenge for golf course superintendents across the Mid-Atlantic, as relentless heat and pounding rains pushed every aspect of course care to its limits.  Worthington Manor Superintendent, Rob Randall joins to reflect on the season’s challenges, sharing how various grass types stood up to the test, why clear communication […]

    52 min
  6. SB 11. Volunteering at the Walker Cup, Inside the Ropes at the BMW, Rock Creek Park GC, Latest in the DMV

    09/12/2025

    SB 11. Volunteering at the Walker Cup, Inside the Ropes at the BMW, Rock Creek Park GC, Latest in the DMV

    Fresh off a week on the west coast, where he volunteered at Cypress Point and was able to play some of the best courses the Golden State has to offer, David Lee joins the Surrender Birdies pod for a second time. We discuss his experience volunteering at the Walker Cup, and his getting to play […]

    45 min

  7. 08/11/2025

    90. Bernie Najar – Director of Instruction at Caves Valley Golf Club

    With the PGA Tour descending on Caves Valley GC this week, we are joined by Bernie Najar, the Director of Instruction at the prestigious club.  We discuss the upcoming BMW Championship, the recent renovations to the course, and the challenges it presents to players. He shares insights from his extensive experience in golf instruction, including […]

    1h 10m

  8. 07/06/2025

    89. Ford Martin – US Adaptive Open competitor

    Ford Martin breaks down his rise in the world of adaptive golf, from overcoming neurogenic club foot to earning a global top-10 ranking. He shares how his background in lacrosse shaped his competitive mindset, walks us through the process of qualifying for elite adaptive events and recounts some of his achievements in golf including winning […]

    47 min
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Shining a light on golf in & around our nation's capital. The Beltway Golfer podcast is all about engaging conversations with the game's movers and shakers throughout DC, Maryland & Virginia. beltwaygolfer.com @beltwaygolfer

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  • Creator
    BeltwayGolfer
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    99
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2023 BeltwayGolfer
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