EPISODE · Aug 11, 2025 · 1H 24M
Record-Breaking Scores, Fundraising Milestones & The Final Push to Nationals
from Golfweek Amateur Tour - The Podcast · host Tim Newman & Chris Rocha
Send us a text With just 67 days until the National Championship, the competition is heating up, and so are the stories! In this episode, Tim Newman and Chris Rocha bring you a powerful mix of record-breaking golf, inspiring fundraising, and the camaraderie that makes the Golfweek Amateur Tour truly special. We start in Arizona, where Gabe and his team are on the verge of hitting $10,000 raised for the V Foundation, proving once again that golf can be a powerful force for good. Then, we head to Louisiana to hear from Rod Baronet, who delivered one of the most jaw-dropping performances in tour history, rounds of 68 and 63 at Oak Wing, not only setting the lowest two-day score ever but also shooting his age for the first time at 65. His patient, strategic mindset is a masterclass for every amateur golfer. Chris also shares highlights from his recent trip to Hawaii, including the unforgettable beauty (and challenges) of island golf. Plus, we give you the latest updates on regional championships, Player of the Month nominations, and the ongoing raffle for a brand-new set of irons. Whether you’re chasing your own personal best, playing for a cause, or just soaking in the joy of our golf community, this episode is packed with the stories and strategies that make amateur golf competition so addictive. In This Episode You’ll Learn: How the Arizona Tour is making a major impact in the fight against cancer The mental approach behind Rod Baronet’s historic tournament performance Why patience and course strategy can beat raw power in competitive golf Updates on Regional Championships and the road to the National Championship How camaraderie fuels performance on the Golfweek Amateur Tour Links & Resources: Golfweek Amateur Tour: amateurgolftour.net Senior Amateur Tour: senioramateurgolftour.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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Send us a text With just 67 days until the National Championship, the competition is heating up, and so are the stories! In this episode, Tim Newman and Chris Rocha bring you a powerful mix of record-breaking golf, inspiring fundraising, and the camaraderie that makes the Golfweek Amateur Tour truly special. We start in Arizona, where Gabe and his team are on the verge of hitting $10,000 raised for the V Foundation, proving once again that golf can be a powerful force for good. Then, we head to Louisiana to hear from Rod Baronet, who delivered one of the most jaw-dropping performances in tour history, rounds of 68 and 63 at Oak Wing, not only setting the lowest two-day score ever but also shooting his age for the first time at 65. His patient, strategic mindset is a masterclass for every amateur golfer. Chris also shares highlights from his recent trip to Hawaii, including the unforgettable beauty (and challenges) of island golf. Plus, we give you the latest updates on regional championships, Player of the Month nominations, and the ongoing raffle for a brand-new set of irons. Whether you’re chasing your own personal best, playing for a cause, or just soaking in the joy of our golf community, this episode is packed with the stories and strategies that make amateur golf competition so addictive. In This Episode You’ll Learn: How the Arizona Tour is making a major impact in the fight against cancer The mental approach behind Rod Baronet’s historic tournament performance Why patience and course strategy can beat raw power in competitive golf Updates on Regional Championships and the road to the National Championship How camaraderie fuels performance on the Golfweek Amateur Tour Links & Resources: Golfweek Amateur Tour: amateurgolftour.net Senior Amateur Tour: senioramateurgolftour.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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