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This week we cross into Maine with Eli Spaulding, the two-time Maine Amateur champion (2024 & 2025) and Loyola University standout, fresh off a stacked summer that includes wins at the Philadelphia Amateur and New England Amateur, plus a qualifying spot for the U.S. Amateur at Merion.
Eli talks about falling in love with golf watching Tiger Woods, growing up in a family of college distance runners, and learning to practice by watching Brunswick GC standout Caleb Manuel.
He breaks down his creative, feel-based approach to shot-making, why he skips a traditional yardage book in favor of writing clubs on a scorecard before each round, and how journaling after tournaments — reflecting on process rather than just results — has become one of his biggest edges. He also relives the final-round duel with Caden Piselli at the New England Amateur, and looks ahead to his third straight US Amateur appearance and what challenges Merion will provide.
A great listen for anyone interested in course management, mental prep, and the process behind two Maine Am titles.
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