The Amateur Golf Podcast by AmateurGolf.com

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A deep dive into the world of amateur golf through the lens of coaches, players, writers, tournament directors, and anyone else that loves golf.

  1. 3D AGO

    From First Tee to Varsity: Building Junior Golfers with Andrew Sherman

    Junior golf is booming—and so is the pressure. In this episode of the AmateurGolf.com Podcast presented by Cobra, Kyle sits down with Andrew Sherman, the Varsity Golf Coach at Templeton High School (Templeton, California), to talk about what player development really looks like on the ground. Andrew shares his own path into competitive golf through San Diego Junior Golf, how he transitioned into coaching, and why the kids on the edge of the lineup—the “varsity bubble”—often face the toughest emotional battle. They dig into how to keep players off the roller coaster, what separates varsity golfers from the rest, and why the 50–100 yard scoring zone and putting fundamentals can change a season. This episode is for junior golfers, high school players, parents, and coaches who want practical, real-world guidance on building better golfers—and more resilient competitors. Amateur Golf Links: AmateurGolf.com Subscribe Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube

    20 min

  2. FEB 10

    Record Rounds, Global Champs, and the Cobra Amateur Blueprint (Trivia)

    Kyle and McKenzie break down a wild early-season week in amateur golf, led by Auburn star Jackson Koybun’s video-game scoring at the Amerari Invitational—62-62-67 (-25), a new NCAA 36-hole scoring record (previously held by Tiger Woods), and an Auburn team total that tied the NCAA record at 77-under.   From there, they go worldwide: Jake Buchanan goes wire-to-wire at the Africa Amateur to earn major opportunities, while Billy Dowling and Jazzy Roberts light up the Australian Amateur with closing 63s.   They preview the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific in New Zealand—where the winner punches tickets to major championships and the ANWA—and finish with a fast, fun trivia segment: the “Cobra Amateur Blueprint,” featuring staffers’ legendary amateur milestones (Lexi, Ricky, Homa, Woodland, Willett).   Amateur Golf Links: AmateurGolf.com Subscribe Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube

    20 min

  3. FEB 3

    Hogan Watchlist Buzz, a South African Legacy Win, and Golf-Course Trivia (feat. Augusta to Pine Valley)

    College golf’s “Heisman moment” is here: we break down the 35-player Ben Hogan Award Watch List, what it signals about the season, and why the award’s history basically predicts future tour stars.   Then we go global—Judd Sundelson’s storybook South African Amateur win (a three-generation family feat) and what it could mean with a South African Open/Masters pathway on the line.   We also tee up the Australian Amateur (men’s and women’s) and why these “national” championships are now true world-stage launching pads. Plus: an update on upcoming AmateurGolf.com events (Pebble, Bandon, Sand Valley, Pinehurst) and a fast, fun round of iconic course trivia—from Amen Corner to Pine Valley’s diabolical greens.   Presented by COBRA Golf: Control is KING. From the HIGHLY ADDICTIVE ACCURACY of the KING Tec Mini Driver—built for insanely tight dispersion and confident shot-shaping—to the groundbreaking 3DP irons lineup, the future isn’t forged… it’s printed. Explore the full COBRA 3DP family—3DP MB, 3DP TOUR, and 3DP X—engineered for unmatched feel, forgiveness, and precision through fully 3D-printed construction. And it doesn’t stop there: dial in your launch and control with FutureFit33™ adjustability, command the course with COBRA KING Wedges, and experience a true tour-level setup using COBRA’s Fitting Tool or Fitter Locator to find the perfect model for your game. Visit CobraGolf.com (Plus: free shipping over $75.) Amateur Golf Links: AmateurGolf.com Subscribe Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube

    24 min

  4. JAN 29

    Augusta Invites, DP World Tour Amateurs, and Cobra’s 3D-Printed Future

    Welcome to the AmateurGolf.com Podcast Presented by Cobra—your weekly hit of competitive-amateur golf, told with equal parts authority and personality. In this episode, Kyle and McKenzie break down the latest amateur storylines on the DP World Tour, react to early invites for the Augusta National Women’s Amateur, and share takeaways from the PGA Show—highlighting Cobra’s 3D-printed irons and women’s-focused ÖPTIM line. Plus: a USGA handicap-by-state trivia segment that gets weird fast.   Amateur Golf Links: AmateurGolf.com Subscribe Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube

    17 min

  5. JAN 24

    EMERGENCY PODCAST: The NCAA Champ Michael La Sasso Jumps—What It Means

    Day 1 at the PGA Show and we’re hitting the ground running. We talk about everything we tested from Cobra Golf’s full 2026 lineup—what stood out, what surprised us, and what we’re already excited to get back in our hands. Then we pivot to the headline-making news: reigning NCAA champ Michael La Sasso reportedly joining LIV, what it signals for elite amateur golf, and why this kind of move could change the pathway from college to the pro game. Amateur Golf Links: AmateurGolf.com Subscribe Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube

    6 min

  6. JAN 18

    Why Cobra 3D Printing Works: Lattice Tech, Tungsten Weighting, and Combo-Set Magic

    We go deep with Cobra’s Jose Miraflor on the engineering behind Cobra’s 3D-printed irons—from Tour-inspired shapes that play far more forgiving, to how internal lattice structures remove ~50 grams so Cobra can reposition mass with tungsten for launch and stability. We also cover pricing, where to get fit, and why these three models are built to mix and match without losing feel across the set.   Amateur Golf Links: AmateurGolf.com Subscribe Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube

    26 min
  7. Stanford Scoring, Cobra Innovation, and January “Major” Am Golf

    JAN 14

    Stanford Scoring, Cobra Innovation, and January “Major” Am Golf

    From the leaders at the Silicon Valley Amateur to Cobra’s newest drivers and 3D-printed irons, we’re covering what matters right now in competitive golf. We also recap standout January events—Amelie Salzman’s record-breaking week at the Sally and William Sides’ win at the weather-shortened Jones Cup—before previewing our PGA Show coverage.   Amateur Golf Links: AmateurGolf.com Subscribe Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube

    19 min
  8. Amateur Golf Week in Review (Jan 6): Remembering Emanuele, New Year’s Invitational Drama, Jones Cup + Stanford Preview

    JAN 6

    Amateur Golf Week in Review (Jan 6): Remembering Emanuele, New Year’s Invitational Drama, Jones Cup + Stanford Preview

    Kyle and McKenzie break down the biggest amateur golf stories heading into 2026: remembering Emanuele Galeppini, a wild six-man playoff at the 100th New Year’s Invitational, and what to watch at the Jones Cup Invitational. They also preview AmateurGolf.com’s Silicon Valley Amateur at Stanford (Kyle will be on site next week), give a first-round update from the Australian Master of the Amateurs, dig into NIL valuations in golf, and wrap with some quick college-golf trivia. Plus: a shoutout to Callaway as the 2026 Chrome Tour ball lineup hits the market after our own fitting and testing at the Callaway Performance Center last year. Amateur Golf Links: AmateurGolf.com Subscribe Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube

    22 min
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