The Cart Barn Podcast

Chris Lemley and Gregg Dewalt
  • 5.0 (15)
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The Cart Barn is a new podcast dedicated to telling stories about golf in Alabama. The hosts, Chris Lemley and Gregg DeWalt, are former college golfers who have a deep love for golf in Alabama. They aim to highlight the rich history of golf in the state and share interesting stories about local players, courses, and events. The podcast will feature interviews with notable figures in Alabama golf, such as Stewart Cink and Tad Moore. The hosts want to entertain and educate listeners about the unique golf landscape in Alabama.

  1. 2d ago

    From PGA Tour Winner to Changing 200 Lives | The Mac McClendon Story | Cart Barn Podcast

    Collin McCrary joins The Cart Barn Podcast to share the incredible story and legacy of Alabama golf legend Mac McClendon. From winning SEC titles at LSU and PGA Tour events to becoming one of the nation’s top financial advisors, Mac’s impact stretched far beyond golf. Collin shares personal stories involving Hubert Green, Shoal Creek, the Masters, and the scholarship foundation that has helped more than 200 Troy University students pursue their education. A powerful episode about golf, family, mentorship, and legacy.

    49 min

  2. May 27

    Boo Weekley on Golf, Fishing & Life on the Champions Tour | The Cart Barn

    Boo Weekley stops by The Cart Barn at the Regions Tradition for a laid-back conversation on the range. We talk with Boo about his early days around golf, memories of playing in North Alabama, his love for fishing and hunting, his current game, the Legacy Course at Greystone, and what makes life on the PGA TOUR Champions different from the regular tour. This one is short, funny, and exactly what you’d expect from Boo Weekley.

    8 min

  3. May 20

    Inside the Growth of Regions Tradition ft. Gene Hallman | The Cart Barn Podcast

    For this episode of The Cart Barn Podcast, we sat down with Regions Tradition Tournament Director Gene Hallman live from the range at Greystone Golf & Country Club during tournament week. Gene discusses the continued growth of Regions Tradition, how the event has evolved into one of the premier stops on the PGA Tour Champions schedule, and why Birmingham continues to support the event at such a high level. We also talk about:  the changing demographics of golf fans  attracting younger audiences to the event  the atmosphere surrounding tournament week  future plans for the fan experience  why the Wednesday Pro-Am crowds rival weekend attendance at many Champions Tour events Special thanks to Gene for spending time with us during a busy tournament week. The Cart Barn Podcast is presented from the heart of Alabama golf culture — sharing stories, people, places, and conversations that make the game special. #RegionsTradition #PGATourChampions #GolfPodcast #AlabamaGolf #TheCartBarnPodcast

    20 min

  4. May 13

    Why Stewart Cink Is Playing Some of the Best Golf of His Life | The Cart Barn Podcast

    Stewart Cink joins The Cart Barn Podcast to discuss his recent success on PGA Tour Champions, the mindset changes that helped him start winning again, and how modern analytics and AI are shaping the way he practices and competes. Episode Description: Friend of the podcast Stewart Cink returns to The Cart Barn Podcast after an incredible stretch of golf that has already produced multiple wins on PGA Tour Champions. In this episode, Stewart sits down with J Chris Lemley and Gregg Dewalt at the Regions Tradition to discuss:  Why he believes most golfers practice the wrong things  The mindset shift that changed his performance  How AI and analytics now influence his game  Why “strengthening your strengths” matters  The differences between PGA Tour and Champions Tour competition  Preparing for the PGA Championship at Aronimink  Playing alongside longtime friends like Zach Johnson and Ben Crane  Balancing competition, family, travel, and life after 50 Stewart also shares insights into how elite players evaluate performance, how expectations can sabotage results, and why the Champions Tour is far more competitive than most fans realize. This is one of the most in-depth golf performance conversations we’ve had on the show. Recorded on-site at the Regions Tradition in Birmingham, Alabama. Stewart Cink, PGA Tour Champions, PGA Tour, golf podcast, golf analytics, golf mindset, golf instruction, Champions Tour, Regions Tradition, Alabama golf, J Chris Lemley, Gregg Dewalt, golf performance, golf practice, golf strategy, Zach Johnson, Ben Crane, professional golf, golf stories, Cart Barn Podcast

    23 min

  5. May 6

    The Golf Life of Wes Tuck: Future Masters, Auburn, Tour School & Turf

    Wes Tuck joins the Cart Barn Podcast to tell the story of a life spent inside the game — from growing up around Alabama junior golf, winning the Future Masters, playing at Troy and Auburn, competing in the 1988 U.S. Amateur, chasing professional golf, and eventually finding a second career on the course maintenance side of the game. Wes Tuck has lived almost every version of a golf life. He grew up around the game in Alabama, learned under influential pros like Billy Eastep and Chris Rigdon, won the Future Masters, played college golf at Troy and Auburn, and made a strong run in the 1988 U.S. Amateur — including a match against defending champion Billy Mayfair. In this episode, Wes talks about junior golf before the modern travel-tour era, what he learned from great players, his years chasing professional golf, and how his career eventually shifted into golf course maintenance and turf management. It is a conversation about practice, perspective, parents, pressure, persistence, and why affordable public golf still matters.

    1h 8m

  6. Apr 29

    How a College Golf Coach Built Champions ft. Mike Griffin | The Cart Barn Podcast

    Episode Summary  Legendary college golf coach Mike Griffin shares stories from Troy and Auburn, including coaching elite players, building championship programs, and the lessons that shaped his career. Full Show Notes  Coach Mike Griffin is one of the most respected names in college golf, with a career spanning decades at Troy and Auburn. In this episode, he shares the stories, decisions, and lessons that defined his journey—from small-town beginnings to building nationally competitive programs. We get into what it takes to develop players at the highest level, the evolution of college golf, and behind-the-scenes stories involving players like Jason Duffner and Paul Azinger. Coach Griffin also shares one of the most impactful moments of his career—winning a tournament but not being selected to advance—and how that experience shaped his philosophy as a coach. This is a conversation about leadership, development, and what it really takes to build champions. Chapters   00:00 Cold Open: “You weren’t supposed to win”  01:05 Introduction to Coach Mike Griffin  02:00 Early life and learning the game  07:30 College golf at Troy  12:45 The moment that shaped his coaching philosophy  17:00 From player to coach  21:00 Building a winning program at Troy  26:30 Recruiting and developing players  29:15 The Jason Duffner story  32:00 The Paul Azinger story  42:20 How college golf has changed  54:00 Auburn years and legacy Tags (Transistor) golf podcast, college golf, Auburn golf, Troy golf, Jason Duffner, Paul Azinger, golf coaching, sports leadership, golf stories, Cart Barn Podcast

    1h 5m

  7. Apr 22

    What 500 Golf Courses Taught This PGA Pro ft. Lawrence Auer

    Lawrence Auer shares lessons from playing 500+ golf courses worldwide, his journey from Australia to Alabama, and why small-town golf still defines the game. Show Notes  Lawrence’s start in Australia and early golf influences  Journey to the U.S. and career in Mobile  Differences between public and private golf environments  The significance of municipal golf courses  Playing 500+ courses across 8 countries  Favorite golf destinations and future trips  Hidden gem courses vs “name brand” golf  Why golf is one of the most accessible lifetime sports

    55 min

  8. Apr 15

    How a Golf Course Medical Scare Sparked Strokes Gained ft. Travis Key | Cart Barn Podcast

    Travis Key joins Chris and Gregg to talk about growing up around golf, falling in love with competitive golf later in life, and how a frightening dehydration incident on the course led to the launch of Strokes Gained. Travis shares the origin of the brand, how they developed the product, what makes it different, and what it has been like building a golf business while raising a son who is now deep into junior golf. This is a conversation about golf, fatherhood, entrepreneurship, and the realities of trying to build something in the game.  Show notes This week in the Cart Barn, Chris and Gregg welcome Travis Key, co-founder of Strokes Gained, for a conversation that goes far beyond hydration. Travis talks about:  how his dad introduced him to the game  why competitive golf hooked him later in life  what he has learned from watching and caddying for his son in junior golf  the frightening on-course dehydration incident that sparked the idea for Strokes Gained  how he and his partner built the brand, developed the formula, and secured the trademark  what it has been like scaling from a startup idea to placement in clubs around the country This episode is part golf story, part founder story, and part reminder that the game has a way of teaching lessons well beyond the scorecard.  Short episode description A dehydration scare on the golf course led Travis Key to build Strokes Gained. He joins Chris and Gregg to talk golf, fatherhood, competitive golf, and what it takes to build a brand in the industry.  Keywords Cart Barn Podcast, Travis Key, Strokes Gained, golf hydration, junior golf, golf business, golf entrepreneurship, competitive golf, Alabama golf, PGA Show, golf founder story, hydration for golfers, golf lifestyle, golf stories

    43 min
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The Cart Barn is a new podcast dedicated to telling stories about golf in Alabama. The hosts, Chris Lemley and Gregg DeWalt, are former college golfers who have a deep love for golf in Alabama. They aim to highlight the rich history of golf in the state and share interesting stories about local players, courses, and events. The podcast will feature interviews with notable figures in Alabama golf, such as Stewart Cink and Tad Moore. The hosts want to entertain and educate listeners about the unique golf landscape in Alabama.

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  • Creator
    Chris Lemley and Gregg Dewalt
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    92
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Chris Lemley and Gregg Dewalt
  • Show Website
    The Cart Barn Podcast

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