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  • New Year, SAME Rules, Vegas Winds & Smarter Amateur Golf Decisions

    New Year, SAME Rules, Vegas Winds & Smarter Amateur Golf Decisions
    Jan 12 2026
    Send us a text The new year is here, and it’s time for amateur golfers to stop giving strokes away. In this episode of Golfweek Amateur Tour - The Podcast, Tim Newman and Chris Rocha kick off 2026 with a deep dive into the most misunderstood USGA rules, smart competitive golf strategy, and a Vegas tour update that every serious amateur golfer should hear. We start with Roger breaking down the USGA rules that trip up even experienced players, from embedded ball relief outside the fairway cut to red penalty area options, nearest point of relief versus the nicest lie, and what really happens when a practice swing moves your ball. If you play Golfweek Amateur Tour tournaments, these are the rules mistakes quietly wrecking scorecards every weekend. Then we head west with Las Vegas Tour Director Kevin Durant, who gives a candid update on the Vegas Golfweek Amateur Tour, including why Paiute plays completely different when the wind kicks up, how practice rounds and single-day tune-ups can sharpen your game, and why the Golfweek Amateur Tour continues to deliver elite competitive golf events at fair prices. Kevin also shares his transition into A-Flight, mindset shifts, and how regional events prepare players for the National Championship. We wrap with mindset, travel strategy, and consistency, because the Golfweek Amateur Tour isn’t just about swing mechanics. It’s about preparation, routine, community, and making smarter decisions under pressure. This episode is for everyday golfers who want to play better, travel smarter, and compete like pros, without acting like one. Where Amateurs Play Like Pros! Support the show Podcast HomepageGolfweek Amateur TourSenior Amateur TourFacebookYouTubeSrixonJondo Sunglasses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 ora e 13 min
  • New Directors, Big Vision: Michigan & St. Louis Set the Tone for 2026

    New Directors, Big Vision: Michigan & St. Louis Set the Tone for 2026
    Dec 29 2025
    Send us a text The heart of the Golfweek Amateur Tour isn’t just scorecards and trophies, it’s people, places, and purpose. This week on Golfweek Amateur Tour – The Podcast, hosts Tim Newman and Chris Rocha kick things off with real talk: holiday stories, missed birthdays, health updates, and a reminder that the Golfweek Amateur Tour Community always comes first. Then it’s on to business, good business. We welcome Jim Shadduck, the new Michigan Tour Director, who’s bringing a player-first mindset to one of the most competitive local Senior Amateur Tours in the country. Jim breaks down a Michigan schedule built around meaningful venues, including university courses and marquee tracks that reward smart strategy over ego-driven swings. From value-driven entry fees to expanded payouts, Jim is focused on delivering Amateur Golf Tournaments that feel fair, competitive, and worth the travel. Next, we introduce Daniel Van Meter, the new St. Louis Tour Director, whose approach blends competitive golf with intentional community building. A pharmacist, coach, and former points champion, Daniel shares how family involvement, junior pathways, and creative ideas like the Birdie Club are enhancing player engagement across all flights. His goal is simple: make every Golfweek Amateur Tour event feel memorable, personal, and shareable. Along the way, Tim and Chris dig into course strategy, destination golf, and why target golf still wins championships, whether you’re navigating Harbour Town-style angles or chasing points toward qualifying for the National Championship. They also highlight the real economic impact of Golfweek Amateur Tour events, including how a single event can inject tens of thousands of dollars into a local community. This episode is a snapshot of what makes the Golfweek Amateur Tour special: serious golf, welcoming competition, and a nationwide network where amateurs truly play like pros. Enjoy the episode?Follow, rate, and share it with a friend who’s already planning their 2026 golf calendar. Support the show Podcast HomepageGolfweek Amateur TourSenior Amateur TourFacebookYouTubeSrixonJondo Sunglasses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 ora e 11 min
  • Three Stories That Define the Tour: Coaching, Leadership & Rivalry

    Three Stories That Define the Tour: Coaching, Leadership & Rivalry
    Dec 15 2025
    Send us a text This week on the Golfweek Amateur Tour - The Podcast, Tim Newman and Chris Rocha bring together three stories that perfectly capture what makes Amateur Golf, Competitive Golf Events, and the entire Golfweek Amateur Tourcommunity so addictive. From innovative instruction to new leadership to a cross-state showdown, this episode shows exactly why the Tour continues to thrive nationwide. The episode opens with Evan Silkworth, a former eighth-grade English teacher who somehow managed to turn pedagogy into a competitive advantage in the golf world. Evan walks Tim and Chris through the unlikely parallels between classroom instruction and golf coaching, how learning styles, sequencing, and clear feedback loops create better players and better experiences for everyday golfers. Now running Hudson Valley Indoor Golf, Evan explains why details like tour-quality golf balls, oversized simulator bays, and data-driven software matter for helping players dial in their game. He also shares his plans as a new tour director, emphasizing high-quality courses, better scheduling, and creating a tour environment that feels professional without losing the fun and camaraderie that define the Golfweek Amateur Tour. From there, the conversation shifts to Atlanta, where the Tour welcomes its first-ever father-son director duo, Chris and Mike Webb. They talk about stepping into leadership together, honoring the traditions of one of the most active markets in the country, and bringing in modern touches to energize members. Their 2025 schedule blends beloved venues with strategic Monday events that give players access to premium private clubs. They’re also rolling out new engagement strategies, a season-ending Par-3 event, and initiatives that strengthen the Golf Community both on and off the course. The Webbs’ chemistry and complementary strengths make it clear that Atlanta is in for an exciting year. The episode closes with a rivalry that’s quickly becoming legend: El Paso–Las Cruces vs. Arizona. Two days. Pressure moments. Clutch putts. A championship belt. And a D Flight finish that decides it all. Along the way, both tours come together to launch joint fundraising for the V Foundation, proving once again that even the fiercest competition on the Golfweek Amateur Tour still feels like family when the final putt drops. It’s everything that makes the Golfweek Amateur Tour tournaments meaningful: pride, friendly chirps, unforgettable moments, and a shared commitment to giving back. If you geek out about Golfweek Amateur Tour, you will love hearing how directors shape the player experience, or simply enjoy the stories that bring everyday golfers together. This episode delivers the perfect mix of strategy, personality, and heart. Enjoyed the episode?Share it with your golf crew, follow the show, and buckle up, 2025 is already shaping up to be the most exciting season yet. Support the show Podcast HomepageGolfweek Amateur TourSenior Amateur TourFacebookYouTubeSrixonJondo Sunglasses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 ora e 19 min
  • Directors Cup Champions, and the 2026 Season Starts Now

    Directors Cup Champions, and the 2026 Season Starts Now
    Dec 1 2025
    Send us a text Golfweek Amateur Tour rolls into the new year with momentum, fresh storylines, and two Directors Cup champions who brought the heat all weekend. In this episode, Tim Newman and Chris Rocha walk through the biggest updates across Golfweek Amateur Tour, including the first major tour merger of the year, new golf tournaments on the schedule, and an inside look at how champions actually close out three-day stroke-play events. This is Amateur Golf Competition the way everyday golfers want it, honest, competitive, and full of the camaraderie that makes the Golfweek Amateur Tour the strongest Golf Community in the country. A-FLIGHT: BRANDON PETERSON TAKES THE DIRECTORS CUPBrandon Peterson breaks down the win, the windy final round at Hampton Hall, and the mental game required when the greens refuse to cooperate. He also drops the headline announcement: the North Central Florida Tour and Jacksonville are merging to form the North Florida Tour, with new venues, smarter routing, and a Senior Amateur Tour counterpart to match. B-FLIGHT: SHANE McADAMS GRINDS OUT A DIRECTOR’S CUP CHAMPIONSHIP IN TAMPAShane McAdams joins the show to unpack his roller-coaster weekend: cold putter, sharp ball-striking, and a tee-box mix-up that would’ve derailed most players. Instead, he walked away as the B-Flight Champion and now rolls into 2026 with Tampa’s strongest schedule yet, including Ritz-Carlton Members Course and Innisbrook Copperhead. North Florida’s New Era and Tampa’s 2026 Upgrade North Florida Tour debuts with 14 stacked events. Cabot Citrus Farms returns with no caddie requirement, a huge pace-of-play win. New Tour Directors step in across multiple markets with fresh ideas and bigger goals. Tampa, Orlando, Hilton Head, Jacksonville, every region steps up its Competitive Golf Events. Whether you're chasing the National Championship, picking your next Golfweek Amateur Tour or Senior Amateur Tour golf tournaments, or just trying to level up your season, this episode is the perfect jump-start. Registration for the 2026 Golfweek Amateur Tour season is officially open. https://amateurgolftour.net Support the show Podcast HomepageGolfweek Amateur TourSenior Amateur TourFacebookYouTubeSrixonJondo Sunglasses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 ora e 6 min
  • Season Finale: Directors’ Cup Champions, Comebacks & Community

    Season Finale: Directors’ Cup Champions, Comebacks & Community
    Nov 17 2025
    Send us a text This week on the Golfweek Amateur Tour – The Podcast, Tim Newman and Chris Rocha close out the season with a celebration of everything that makes Amateur Golf Competition so special: grit, camaraderie, friendly trash talk, and the incredible people who keep the Golfweek Amateur Tour moving forward. To wrap the year, Tim and Chris welcome two Directors’ Cup champions whose stories capture exactly what our Golf Community is all about. First up is Orlando Tour Director Terry Lawson, who somehow turned a year of double knee replacements into one of the most impressive comeback stories we’ve seen on the Golfweek Amateur Tour. From surgery to the National Championship to battling the yips and a lingering cold, Terry still managed to lead one of the strongest senior turnouts in the country. He talks recovery, mindset, community, and why he’s determined to come back next season as a single-digit handicap golfer. His passion for building connection and creating a “family feel” at every event, reminds us why players love this tour so much. Then we head to Kansas and catch up with Tour Director David Keene, fresh off his Directors’ Cup win. David shares how consistency, structure, and community engagement helped him drive momentum all season long. From managing flights and skins to operating a tour that stretches across Kansas City, Wichita, and the Ozarks, David proves that great Local Golf Tours thrive when the details matter. He also talks about past injuries, future plans, and the importance of keeping competitions fun, fair, and pressure-tested for everyday golfers. Throughout the episode, Tim and Chris highlight what makes the Golfweek Amateur Tour and Senior Amateur Tour the premier destinations for Amateur Golf Tournaments in the country: competitive formats, season-long storylines, friendships that feel like family, and a shared love of showing up, grinding it out, and playing like pros. If you’re passionate about Competitive Golf Events, love hearing the behind-the-scenes stories from tour directors or want to be part of a thriving Golf Community, this season finale hits the sweet spot. Enjoyed the episode?Share it with your golf crew, follow the show, and get ready, next season is already shaping up to be bigger than ever. Support the show Podcast HomepageGolfweek Amateur TourSenior Amateur TourFacebookYouTubeSrixonJondo Sunglasses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 ora e 8 min
  • National Champions, Senior Showdowns, and a Season of Growth

    National Champions, Senior Showdowns, and a Season of Growth
    Nov 3 2025
    Send us a text In this episode of Golfweek Amateur Tour – The Podcast, hosts Tim Newman and Chris Rocha celebrate the champions, stories, and camaraderie that make this tour, Where Amateurs Play Like Pros! Fresh off the National Championships, we sit down with winners from both the Golfweek Amateur Tour and the Senior Amateur Tour to relive their biggest moments. From Jeff Wong’s short-game masterclass to Ricardo Almeida’s first-ever El Paso national title, these champions share the mindset, course strategies, and mental resilience that defined their victories. We also highlight the community heartbeat behind the competition, tour directors, fellow players, and families, reminding us that amateur golf isn’t just about scores; it’s about stories, friendships, and growth. As we look ahead to the upcoming season and Black Friday kickoff, Tim and Chris reflect on lessons learned, celebrate milestones, and offer a reminder to every competitive golfer: patience, preparation, and passion build champions on and off the course. Listen in for: The secret to performing under pressure at national championships What the short game reveals about consistency and confidence Senior Amateur Tour champions on friendship, focus, and fierce competition The post-win chaos and emotions of national champions Tour-wide support moments that prove this golf community is family Follow the Golfweek Amateur Tour online at amateurgolftour.net and the Senior Amateur Tour at senioramateurgolftour.net. Subscribe, share, and join the community where Amateurs Play Like Pros! Support the show Podcast HomepageGolfweek Amateur TourSenior Amateur TourFacebookYouTubeSrixonJondo Sunglasses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 ora e 10 min
  • Ryder Cup Reflections, Gear Tips & Nationals Prep — Where Amateurs Play Like Pros

    Ryder Cup Reflections, Gear Tips & Nationals Prep — Where Amateurs Play Like Pros
    Oct 6 2025
    Send us a text The Ryder Cup sting is still fresh, but it’s also the perfect reminder that preparation and focus separate winners from the field. In this episode, Tim Newman and Chris Rocha reflect on what went wrong in match play and how amateur golferscan apply those same lessons to their own game as Nationals week approaches. Special guest Drew Flavell from the Jacksonville Tour joins the conversation to share his insights on golf adapters, a simple yet game-changing tool that allows golfers to swap shafts, adjust launch angles, and fine-tune tempo without the cost of a full new set. Drew breaks down how adapters work, when they make sense, and how to improve your performance with smarter gear choices. Then Roger’s Rules returns with a clear and practical look at the “2-by-2” sprinkler head myth. Roger explains when relief really applies, how to find your nearest point correctly, and why two club lengths isn’t always the answer. The team also discusses how to use the USGA Rules of Golf App, when to play two balls, and how self-policing protects both your scorecard and your reputation. As Nationals approaches, Tim and Chris share final preparation tips, covering time-zone adjustments, travel routines, and the mindset needed to finish strong. Whether you’re chasing a championship in A-Flight or grinding in C-Flight, this episode is your reminder that gear, rules, and preparation all play a role in performing your best. This is Golfweek Amateur Tour – The Podcast, where Amateurs Play Like Pros. KEY TAKEAWAYS The Ryder Cup disappointment reminds players to control what they can. Golf adapters offer affordable customization for better performance. Understanding the rules prevents avoidable penalties during competition. The Golfweek Amateur Tour community thrives on integrity, camaraderie, and competition. Nationals week success comes from preparation, focus, and mindset. CONNECT WITH US Learn more about the Golfweek Amateur Tour: amateurgolftour.net Explore the Senior Amateur Tour: senioramateurgolftour.net Download the USGA Rules of Golf App for on-course rulings Subscribe for the Nationals recap and future episodes Support the show Podcast HomepageGolfweek Amateur TourSenior Amateur TourFacebookYouTubeSrixonJondo Sunglasses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 ora e 1 min
  • Countdown to Hilton Head – Preparing for the 2025 National Championship

    Countdown to Hilton Head – Preparing for the 2025 National Championship
    Sep 22 2025
    Send us a text The Golfweek Amateur Tour National Championship is less than 30 days away! In this episode, Tim Newman and Chris Rocha share the essential details you need to know before heading to Hilton Head. We cover: Registration and waitlist management – why payment matters now Pre-tournament skins game at Palmetto Dunes Hills Course ($60 exact cash) Course rotations, including B-Flight split on Championship Sunday Registration night Thursday, 4:30–6:30 PM with live podcast broadcast No spectator carts or special requests Daily lunches and networking opportunities after each round Two-Man Challenge registration opens October 1st All prizes this year will be Visa gift cards Get ready for competitive golf, camaraderie, and three incredible days of amateur golf competition at the National Championship. Support the show Podcast HomepageGolfweek Amateur TourSenior Amateur TourFacebookYouTubeSrixonJondo Sunglasses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 min