Greenside - Official Podcast of the Iowa Golf Association
88 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsGreenside explores a wealth of topics surrounding the world of golf in Iowa and beyond. From Rules of Golf education to recaps with IGA Champions to anything golf related, we'll look to keep you entertained.
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Chou defends title at Iowa Women's Amateur; Slings talks Herman Sani Tournament at Hypo
August 04, 2021 15:53 - 45 minutes - 83.2 MBAmes' Joy Chou joins the podcast to talk about her recent victory at the Iowa Women's Amateur hosted by Dubuque Golf & CC, where she successfully defended her title from 2020. Levi Slings, a member of Hyperion Field Club and IGA Communications Committee member, also stops by to give us his outlook and overall thoughts about the 72nd Herman Sani Tournament presented by Coppola Enterprises, coming up August 6-8.
Battle of Waterloo
July 26, 2021 18:36 - 13 minutes - 24.1 MBNew Sharon's Trent Lindenman, low amateur of the Waterloo Open, stops by the podcast to talk about his recent success. Clint brings you up to date on the rest of the world of golf, including Gene Elliott's play at The Senior Open hosted by Sunningdale Golf Club, Sunningdale, Berkshire, England.
Nothing sweeter for Jahn
July 19, 2021 16:05 - 19 minutes - 36.7 MBSperry's (Google it!) Charles Jahn joins the podcast following his 'overpowering' performance at the 119th Iowa Amateur hosted by Wakonda Club in Des Moines. Catch up on other golf news as well from around the state and even an update from across the pond!
Match Play & More
July 08, 2021 16:44 - 24 minutes - 45.3 MBClint gets you caught up on the IGA Match Play and IGA Women's Match Play Championship from last week hosted by Talons Golf. Both champions join the podcast. Other highlights include U.S. Amateur Qualifying, U.S. Senior Open at Omaha CC, British Senior Amateur from the UK and John Deere Classic insight on players with Iowa-ties. Wakuee's Chad Proehl and Osage's Troy Merritt are also teeing it up this week at the John Deere Classic, but were not mentioned on the podcast. The Iowa Amateur will...
Quite the adventure
June 28, 2021 20:00 - 24 minutes - 45.2 MBDes Moines' Cory Schultes, fresh off playing over 200 holes in one day last week, joins the podcast to tell us more about why he played 'all day' and where the idea came from a few years ago. Get up to speed, as always, within the world of golf too as Clint recaps the weekend!
Chasing down the leaders
June 23, 2021 15:19 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBConnor Peck, winner of the 2021 Fort Dodge Amateur joins the podcast to chat with Clint about his recent victory and his outlook on the upcoming IGA Match Play Championship, where Peck is slated to defend his title from last year. Also get up to speed on U.S. Open results, LPGA action and the IGA Father/Son & Parent Child Championship hosted by Jester Park Golf Course over the weekend!
U.S. Open Week
June 16, 2021 17:11 - 19 minutes - 35.7 MBCarson Schaake, former University of Iowa golfer, joins the podcast as he prepares for this week's U.S. Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego, CA. Carson went through both Local and Final Qualifying to reach this year's event and will have his brother Alex, also a former UI golfer, on the bag as his caddie. Carson will join three others with Iowa ties competing at the U.S. Open, including Zach Johnson, Chris Baker and Troy Merritt.
Summer is here
June 15, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 39.7 MBClint recaps the weekend in golf including play on the PGA and LPGA Tour, a look at the leaderboard of the IGA Women's Mid-Am Series Event #2 and the Carroll Amateur. Nate, winner of the 2021 edition of the Carroll Amateur, joins the podcast to recount his second (2019 & 2021) victory at the historic event. TEASER – Look for an episode coming with one (maybe more) entrants in this week's U.S. Open with ties to the state of Iowa.
Talking With Champions
June 10, 2021 16:55 - 17 minutes - 31.7 MBClint brings you up to speed on the recent U.S. Women's Open, U.S. Open Final Qualifying, the Memorial on the PGA Tour and much more. J.D. Anderson, winner of the 2021 Southeast Iowa Amateur, and Leanne Smith, winner of the 58th Iowa Women's Forever 39 Match Play Championship, join the podcast as well.
Off & Running
June 02, 2021 17:00 - 39 minutes - 73.2 MBClint recaps the 19th IGA Senior Match Play Championship hosted by Geneva Golf & Country Club in Muscatine and speaks with Joe Palmer (Senior) and Jim Butler (Super Senior) who both earned titles in the event. Katelynn Hogenson joins the podcast after returning from the Pacific Northwest where she served as on the Rules Committee for the 6th U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship. Also on this episode get caught up on U.S. Open Final Qualifying, Clint's picks for the U.S. Women's Open and who t...
Lots of golf
May 25, 2021 18:32 - 42 minutes - 78.2 MBClint brings you up to speed on a lot of golf being played around the state and nationally – the college men's and women's post season scene, U.S. Four-Ball being contested, 25th IGA Four-Ball recap. Chad joins the podcast and discusses his experience at the NCAA D1 Regional in Indiana, where he served as an official. Don't miss out on post-round comments from both the Open and Senior Division champions at the 25th IGA Four-Ball hosted by The Falls in Larchwood too! NOTE – The Super Senior ...
Opening With A Win
May 17, 2021 20:54 - 28 minutes - 52.7 MBPella's Tabitha Schumacher joins the podcast to talk about her win over the weekend at the IGA Women's Mid-Am Series Event #1 hosted by Irv Warren Golf Course in Waterloo. Schumacher also touches on what brought her to Iowa this past July and her excitement to grow the game even more with women. Clint brings you up to speed on the world of golf from the professionals to the college scene as well.
Defending His Title
May 11, 2021 16:58 - 32 minutes - 60.9 MBClint welcomes Gene Elliott, winner of the 36th Iowa Mid-Amateur Championship at Finkbine GC, to the podcast. This marks Gene's sixth career Mid-Am title (1998, 2000, 2009, 2013, 2020 & 2021). Also featured are Joe Palmer (Senior Division) and Rob Christensen (Super Senior Division) who picked up wins this past weekend in Iowa City as well.
Two Fairways Over – Part II
May 07, 2021 02:00 - 35 minutes - 65.6 MBChad and Clint continue their chat with Tom Miller and Josh Willis of Spraying Mantis Golf. Find out more about the Youth on Course program that the IGA Foundation helps support and how you can get involved and maybe participate in the 100 Hole Hike that Chad has taken on the last couple of years. Other topics covered are the IGAF's Partners Program, Tom and Josh's plan to visit (and play golf) in 99 counties and much more! Oh, and you will find out where the Spraying Mantis concept came fr...
Classic Moments
May 04, 2021 19:19 - 25 minutes - 47.4 MBClint welcomes Carson Caylor, champion of the 2021 edition of The Classic held at Marshalltown's Elmwood Country Club, to the podcast to talk about his victory over the weekend. Caylor chased down IGA staff member Nate McCoy for his biggest individual victory to date. A recap of Monday's U.S. Open Local Qualifier is also highlighted and co-medalists Tripp Kinney and Andrew Petersen are featured.
Two Fairways Over
April 30, 2021 14:13 - 36 minutes - 67.8 MBChad and Clint welcome Tom Miller and Josh Willis of Spraying Mantis Golf to the podcast. Many topics are discussed including getting to know Tom and Josh, establishing and the concepts of having an official USGA handicap, benefits of being a member of the IGA (both as an individual and as a club), a summary of the programs the IGA Foundation support and much more!
Taking the show on the road
April 26, 2021 15:14 - 19 minutes - 36.4 MBSomething a little different to start off the week – Chad & Nate come to you from Prairie Dunes Country Club, in Hutchinson, KS, site of the Big 12 Men's Conference Championship, where both are serving as rules officials. The course sounds like it's going to be a challenge, and as always, the weather (WIND!) will play a factor in who takes home the title this year.
Weekend Rewind – April 19
April 19, 2021 22:00 - 20 minutes - 38.5 MBClint and Nate recap the week in golf, including the Hawkeye Invitational in Iowa City at Finkbine Golf Course. Staff and volunteers served as rules officials at the two-day event. Nate gives his insight on Finkbine GC, as the Iowa Mid-Amateur is just on the horizon in May, and gives listeners an idea of what golfers will expect at Prairie Dunes Country Club, host of the Big 12 Men's Golf Championship, where Nate and Chad will serve as rules officials. Also included in this episode are remin...
Staying in the game
April 16, 2021 13:45 - 42 minutes - 78.6 MBChad and Clint are joined by Adam Yoder, a Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist in Iowa, to discuss various topics within the game of golf including the benefits of exercise for golfers and how a physical therapist/fitness instructor can work with a golf teaching professional, myths and criticism of golfers working out, proper warm up techniques before playing and much more. This episode is full for great information for golfers of all ages looking to improve and continue to play the game t...
Weekend Rewind – April 12
April 12, 2021 22:00 - 32 minutes - 60.5 MBMonday after The Masters – Chad and Clint reflect back on the 2021 Masters and champion Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan. Find out what holes they like at Augusta National Golf Club and maybe a few they are not the most fond of. As always, Clint will catch listeners up on the college golf scene and what's on deck for those schools.
On Target with Noel
April 09, 2021 04:00 - 39 minutes - 72.5 MBLook out!? Katelynn and Clint welcome former PJ Boatwright Intern and staff member Noel Knock to the podcast. From leaving trophies on the trunk of her car to grinding it out in the library at Burlington Golf Club while trying to figure out pairings on TPP, Noel relives her glory days at the IGA.
Weekend Rewind – April 5
April 06, 2021 04:00 - 38 minutes - 70.5 MBClint, Nate and Ben look back at the week in golf – From the college scene to the professional tours and a shout out to an Iowan who represented Iowa well at Augusta National Golf Club over the weekend during the Drive, Chip & Putt Finals. The boys also talk about The Masters as Nate recalls his experience as a caddie and tells a couple stories, including one about his brother, Danny, having a 'chat' with Nick Faldo.
Traveling around
April 02, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes - 70.1 MBBen Frotscher joins Chad and Clint on the podcast to tell about his journey...of playing EVERY golf course in Iowa! Yeah, every golf course. Sit back and enjoy this episode as Ben recalls his adventure.
Weekend Rewind – March 30
March 30, 2021 21:51 - 31 minutes - 58.7 MBWeekend Rewind – Clint, Nate and Ben discuss the difference between stroke and match play when it comes to the Rules of Golf. Nate chimes in with how he mentally approaches match play and, as always, a recap of the game of golf from the past weekend. Be sure to listen to the end for a sneak peak at an upcoming episode and guest!
Rain Out
March 24, 2021 01:20 - 39 minutes - 72.6 MBChad, Clint & Ben run into some weather during the second round of the 2021 (U. of Jamestown) Jimmie Spring Swing at Lake Panorama National GC and discuss what goes into making decisions when considering delays during and some times the cancellation of a round. The guys also talk NCAA March Madness, college golf and much more! Teaser – Watch out for Marc Leishman at this week's World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play...there's a theory to this pick!
Covering the field – Part II
March 19, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes - 68.3 MBChad and Clint continue their chat with Iowa Golf Hall of Fame member Rick Brown. Rick, who is an 11-time Iowa Sportswriter of the Year winner, recently teamed up with the IGA to publish “Golden Harvest - Iowa’s Rich Golf History”. Rick recalls memories of sportswriter Dan Jenkins, Tiger Woods' visit to the Quad-Cities, how Mike "Fluff" Cowen might of saved Jerry Smith's life, the tragic story of Mary Louise Cordingly, the legend of Floren DiPaglia and much more.
Weekend Rewind – March 15
March 16, 2021 04:00 - 26 minutes - 49.9 MBIt's almost time – Score posting season is just ahead! Chad, Clint and Ben remind listeners to get their IGA Membership activated for 2021 to make sure scores can be posted on April 1st (no fooling)! The trio also looks back on the past week of golf on the college and professional scene, including Ben's insight on players to watch this week at The Honda Classic (and who will conquer the Bear Trap).
Covering the field
March 12, 2021 04:49 - 30 minutes - 56.5 MBChad and Clint sit down to talk with Iowa Golf Hall of Fame member Rick Brown. Rick, who is an 11-time Iowa Sportswriter of the Year winner, recently teamed up with the IGA to publish “Golden Harvest - Iowa’s Rich Golf History”, which is highlighted in this episode along with several other stories from Rick's past. From his days looping for some of Iowa's best players at Fort Dodge Country Club to teeing it up at Augusta National Golf Club, Rick's appreciation of and dedication to the histor...
Weekend Rewind – March 8
March 09, 2021 11:54 - 26 minutes - 49.4 MBClint, Nate and Ben discuss the world of golf including a couple hotel 'deals' for IGA championship participants, college golf scoreboard, recap of the Arnold Palmer Invitational and preview of THE PLAYERS Championship on the PGA Tour.
USGA Qualifying 2021
March 05, 2021 04:41 - 1 hour - 119 MBChad, Clint and Nate give listeners a preview of this year's USGA Qualifiers that will be contested in Iowa. Nate adds an 'inside the ropes' view from his experiences at the U.S. Amateur at Pinehurst. Register here – You can view and register as entries open for the USGA Qualifiers the IGA will administer at https://iowagolf.org/usga-qualifiers-2/.
Weekend Rewind – March 1
March 02, 2021 12:58 - 29 minutes - 55.3 MBChad, Clint and Ben recap the weekend in the world of golf from the WGC-Workday Championship, college golf scoreboard, Jones Cup Senior Invitational, Arnold Palmer Invitational preview and more. In case you didn't mark it on your calendar, entries into IGA Championships are now open! Visit https://iowagolf.org/iga-championships-2021/ for more information and to register.
A look at the 2021 IGA schedule
February 26, 2021 09:01 - 1 hour - 114 MBChad, Clint and Nate breakdown the 2021 IGA Championship schedule and give some insight into how that comes together each year. Don't forget entries into championships open March 1st – https://iowagolf.org/iga-championships-2021/. NOTE – Since recording this episode we have been able to schedule all four (4) of the IGA Women's Mid-Am Series Events.
Weekend Rewind – Feb. 22
February 23, 2021 04:45 - 34 minutes - 63.2 MBChad, Clint and Ben discuss recent golf news and updates ranging from the Iowa PGA Section's Las Vegas Pro-Am, college golf results, the Gasparilla Invitational, The Genesis Invitational and entries into IGA Championships opening up March 1st!
The New Guy
February 17, 2021 11:35 - 46 minutes - 86.4 MBWe welcome and get to know a little about Ben Larson, the IGA's new Director of Competitions. Larson, who started with the IGA on Jan. 1, 2021, spent the past seven years as the Director of Competitions for the South Dakota Golf Association, where he administered their men’s and women’s state championships, as well as USGA qualifiers. He has attained an expert rating from the USGA based on his rules of golf exam scores and has been invited to serve as a rules official at USGA championships i...
Tales from the early days – Part III
February 12, 2021 03:07 - 20 minutes - 37.9 MBWe conclude our discussion with Bill Dickens, who served the IGA as Executive Director from 2001-2015 and concluded his career as Senior Director of Administration from 2016-2020, as he recalls some of the best shots, rounds and courses he enjoyed visiting during his tenure. Also learn about what Bill found truly rewarding as he reflects back on his career in golf administration.
Tales from the early days – Part II
February 10, 2021 03:21 - 25 minutes - 47.1 MBWe continue our discussion with Bill Dickens, who served the IGA as Executive Director from 2001-2015 and concluded his career as Senior Director of Administration from 2016-2020, prior to his retirement in December 2020. Bill shares memories of past presidents of the IGA and other stories from his career.
Tales from the early days
February 08, 2021 03:52 - 25 minutes - 46 MBPrior to his retirement in December 2020, we sat down to chat with Bill Dickens, who served the IGA as Executive Director from 2001-2015 and concluded his career as Senior Director of Administration from 2016-2020. Bill shares some of memories of his time in Iowa and what he will remember most from his career at the IGA.
Hello world
February 03, 2021 18:57 - 26 minutes - 48.7 MBChad Pitts, CEO / Executive Director, and Clint Brown, Director of Communications & Marketing, give listeners a preview of what to expect on Greenside – The Official Podcast of the IGA.