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The Back of the Range

Ben Adelberg

The Back of the Range Golf Podcast, hosted by Ben Adelberg, is a weekly interview-driven podcast focusing on the game of golf. Prominent amateurs and professionals, coaches, and personalities from the game share their stories each and every week. Sometimes, the best stories in golf aren't found on tour. You'll find them at The Back of the Range.

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  • #450
    Friday · 1 hr 13 min

    Mike Sposa - 2026 U.S. Senior Amateur Champion

    Mike Sposa’s U.S. Senior Amateur win is only part of the story. The real surprise is how a former pro who spent years grinding on tour found himself energized by amateur golf again, from the pressure of match play to the joy of competing without the weight of a paycheck. Ben and Mike unpack what changes—and what doesn’t—when a lifelong tournament golfer steps back into elite amateur competition. Mike shares what he’s learned about preparing faster, handling nerves differently, and using better

  • #449
    September 29 · 46 min

    Darby Sligh - North Carolina State Women's Golf Coach

    NC State women’s golf coach Darby Sligh speaks about the experiences that shaped her path—from growing up in North Augusta, South Carolina, and working the range at Augusta National to coaching at Newberry, Illinois State, and NC State. Darby shares what she learned building a program with limited resources, why connection and consistency matter when developing a team, and how the NCAA’s 50/50 postseason rule influences scheduling. Coach Sligh also discusses how college golf has changed, the imp

  • #448
    September 12 · 25 min

    Jeff Roope - Toledo Men's Golf Coach

    College golf is won long before the first tee shot - in the fundraising, the relationships, and the relentless behind-the-scenes grind that most fans never see. Toledo's Jeff Roope pulls back the curtain on how he turned vision into a nationally relevant program, why Inverness Intercollegiate has become one of the best events in the sport, and what it really takes to compete when your budget is a fraction of the power programs. From high school coaching to a national championship at Wittenberg a

  • #447
    September 9 · 51 min

    Josh Hill - Walker Cup Legend

    GB&I’s Walker Cup win at Lahinch wasn’t just a trophy—it was a masterclass in team chemistry, preparation, and handling the biggest amateur stage in golf. Josh Hill stops by The Back of the Range to relive the wild celebration and the moments that turned a week in Ireland into the best night of his life. Beneath the laughter is a deeper story: how a player who felt he underachieved at Tennessee used setbacks, injuries, and hard-earned lessons to become a key part of a championship team.

  • #446
    September 3 · 54 min

    Armen Kirakossian - UCLA Men's Golf Coach

    In this episode, Armen walks through exactly how you take a program from 81st in the country to a top-two national finish in four years — the recruiting philosophy, the culture shifts, and the belief system he had to install before the results ever showed up. We talk about what it took to build match-play mental toughness into a young roster, what it meant to develop a true program identity at a school with UCLA's history and expectations, and how the lessons from smaller programs like UTRGV sha

  • #445
    September 2 · 42 min

    Shauna Taylor - Arkansas Women's Golf Coach

    College golf is changing fast, and Shauna Taylor is one of the few people who’s lived its evolution from every angle - elite player, head coach, recruiter, mentor, and Hall of Famer. If you care about what actually builds winning programs, this conversation will show you why the best teams are built on values, relationships, and the courage to adapt. Shauna Taylor, the head coach of Arkansas Women’s Golf, opens up about the team retreat that may have set the tone for her entire season - includi

  • #444
    August 31 · 56 min

    Jonathan Moore - Oklahoma Men's Golf Coach

    In this episode of The Back of the Range, Ben Adelberg sits down with Jonathan Moore, head coach of Oklahoma Men’s Golf, for a deep and wide-ranging conversation about leadership, player development, and the realities of building a championship program.

  • #443
    August 27 · 39 min

    Jim Anderson - Arizona Men's Golf Coach

    Jim Anderson, Arizona men’s golf coach, talks through the build of a program that is both highly competitive and deeply relationship driven. He explains how the Wildcats are preparing for a new season, what adding associate head coach Alan Murray has meant, and why last year’s NCAA semifinal run proved the program can win it all. In this episode, Ben and Anderson also dig into the realities of college golf today, from transfer portal and NIL pressures to the challenge of building real team chem

  • #441
    August 27 · 39 min

    Brendan von Doehren - Executive Director, PGA Tour U

    In this episode of The Back of the Range, we dive deep into the evolving landscape of college golf with Brendan von Doehren, the Executive Director of PGA Tour U. Brendan shares valuable insights on the new initiatives shaping the future of golf, particularly for young, emerging talent.

  • #440
    August 26 · 1 hr 10 min

    Jerry Haas - Wake Forest Men's Golf Coach

    For nearly three decades, Jerry Haas has been the steady hand behind one of the most consistent programs in college golf. Since taking over at Wake Forest in 1997, Haas has guided the Demon Deacons to a nation-leading 48 NCAA Championship appearances, more than 40 tournament victories, and a 2022 ACC Championship — building a program that has become a fixture on the national stage. But before he was building a dynasty on the sideline, Jerry Haas was building his own game inside one of golf's mo

  • #439
    August 26 · 17 min

    Houston Moore - UTRGV Director of Golf

    My guest on this episode of The Back of the Range is Houston Moore, the director of golf for the UTRGV Men's and Women's Golf Programs.

  • #438
    August 21 · 50 min

    Josh Brewer - Eastern Michigan Women's Golf

    My guest on this episode of The Back of the Range is Josh Brewer, head coach of the Eastern Michigan Women's Golf Program. We spoke about last season's run at the National Championship and what lies ahead for the program.

  • #437
    August 21 · 37 min

    Ryan Hybl - Georgia Tech Men's Golf

    My guest on this episode of The Back of the Range is the new head coach of the Georgia Tech Men's Golf program, Ryan Hybl.

  • #436
    May 6 · 16 min

    NGI Preview with Lance Ringler

    My guest on this episode of The Back of the Range is Lance Ringler, tournament host of the National Golf Invitational. We spoke about the upcoming tournaments at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes that provide collegiate teams one more shot at glory in the postseason.

  • #435
    April 8 · 30 min

    Fifa Laopakdee - Asia-Pacific Amateur Champion

    My guest on this episode of The Back of the Range is Fifa Laopakdee, the reigning Asia-Pacific Amateur Champion. Fifa tees it up this week at The Masters before heading back to Arizona State University to help the Sun Devils make a deep postseason run in college golf.

  • #434
    April 8 · 32 min

    Ethan Fang - British Amateur Champion

    My guest on this episode of The Back of the Range is Ethan Fang, the reigning British Amateur Champion. We spoke about his experience representing the United States at the 2025 Walker Cup and what lies ahead for him as he looks to compete in The Masters. Ethan will look to lead the Oklahoma State Cowboys to Omni La Costa for another national title run next month.

  • #433
    February 28 · 51 min

    Tommy Morrison - Texas Men's Golf

    My guest on this episode of The Back of the Range is Tommy Morrison. We spoke about his experience representing the United States at the 2025 Walker Cup and what lies ahead for him as he looks towards the start of his professional career after college. Tommy is part of the Texas Longhorn Men's Golf Program that will be looking to compete for a National Championship at Omni La Costa later this spring.

  • #432
    February 28 · 44 min

    Christiaan Maas - Texas Men's Golf

    My guest on this episode of The Back of the Range is Christiaan Maas. Christiaan is the #4 ranked amateur in the world and climbing the ranks in this year's PGA TOUR U rankings. Christiaan is part of the Texas Longhorn Men's Golf Program that will be looking to compete for a National Championship at Omni La Costa later this spring.

  • #431
    February 24 · 47 min

    Brad McMakin - Arkansas Men's Golf Coach

    My guest on this episode of The Back of the Range is Brad McMakin, head coach of the Arkansas Men's' Golf Team. Fantastic conversation with one of the most respected coaches in college golf.

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