This Cost Him 2 Strokes… (And It Happens ALL The Time)

Welcome back to the Golfweek Amateur Tour - The Podcast, the amateur golf podcast where everyday golfers step into the world of competitive golf events and experience what it’s like to compete like the pros. This week, Chris Rocha takes the lead early before Tim Newman jumps in, and the episode delivers everything that makes the Golfweek Amateur Tour THE premier amateur golf tour in the country. We kick things off with a fan-favorite segment, Roger’s Rules, where Roger Cowan breaks down real situations from the course, including one he personally experienced… hitting the wrong ball. Yes, even the rules expert had a moment. From there, the conversation dives into: What happens when you hit the wrong ball (and how costly it can be) How provisional balls actually work in tournament play Penalty area confusion and how to handle it correctly Practice swings gone wrong (literally) If you play in local golf tours or any amateur golf competition, this segment alone is worth the listen. Then we head north to the Minneapolis Amateur Golf scene, where Tour Director Matt Foehse joins the show to talk about: Growing a Golf Community in a short-season market Packing 15 golf tournaments into a Midwest schedule Using video and social media to grow participation Building a next-level tournament experience (including a mobile tournament trailer setup) Why delivering a great player experience matters more than ever This is a masterclass in how local golf tours are evolving and how directors across the Golfweek Amateur Tour are raising the bar for amateur golf nationwide. We close things out with some Masters talk, travel stories, and a reminder of what makes this tour special: competition, camaraderie, and a community that feels like family. If you’re looking for amateur golf tournaments, want to compete in a National Championship, or just love the game, this is your tour. Learn more or find your local tour: amateurgolftour.net senioramateurgolftour.net Because this is where Amateurs Play Like Pros. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices