On Par with Anthony Scorcia

Today, we’re diving deep into one of the most iconic and architecturally significant golf clubs in the world—Baltusrol Golf Club—through the lens of one of golf’s greatest design minds: A.W. Tillinghast. And joining us is someone who quite literally wrote the book on Tillinghast—Philip Young. He’s a leading historian on Golden Age golf architecture and a go-to expert on Tillinghast’s life, work, and legacy. Click here to buy any of Phil’s books.

Joining me is Scott Blough, the Golf Course Superintendent at Nassau Country Club. With decades of experience in turf management and a deep passion for the game, Scott oversees every blade of grass on this iconic course. We’ll talk about the course’s unique challenges, its rich legacy, and what it takes to keep Nassau in championship condition year-round.

This week, Director of Golf at Colonial Spings Golf Club, Dan Sposato and University of Michigan Freshman standout, Dean Muratore join the program to talk about golf at the next level and much more. Enjoy and thank you for the support. 

North Hempstead CC Superintendent, Tom Kaplun joined the show to discuss the green side of golf and the apprentice program offered through NYSTA. Thank you for listening and enjoy.

This episode is super insightful if you're curious as to what's going on when it comes to the green side of golf during extreme weather conditions. Joe and I also cover bunkers, firm and fast conditions and much more. Enjoy and thank you for your support.

Director of Agronomy at Pine Hills and Spyring, Adam Jessie joined me to discuss building and opening of Spy Ring Golf Club and the renovations happening at Pine Hills Golf and Country Club.

Sleepy Hollow CC superintendent, Jonathan Heywood joins this special edition of On Par to discuss his journey as a golf course superintendent and he and the USGA are prepping Sleepy Hollow for this year's Mid-AM Championship.

Our twelfth season kicks off with Fresh Meadow superintendent, Joe Gardner. If was a pleasure to talk about the Masters and how it impacts the golf world at large and how supply chain issues continue to be an issue in 2022. 

Few can provide the detailed issues on the hard good side of the game like Golf Digest's, Mike Stachura. From the lipstick to golf balls to the GD Hotlist. We covered a lot of ground in this week's show. Enjoy and thank you for your support.

The legend of Stewart Hagestad grows and it was a pleasure to have him on the program to discuss his recent win. Enjoy and thank you for the support.

Golf.com's, Tim Reilly joined the show to talk about creating content for the Ryder Cup and about Bergen Point Golf Course. Enjoy.

Great to speak with the Golf Channel's Damon Hack about the Ryder Cup, Long Island golf and his return to the met section. Enjoy and thank you for your support.

Golf course construction is a lot more than just moving dirt. On this episode, Mike Telleli  joined the program to discuss golf world of golf course construction. Enjoy and thank you for the support.

On this episode, Ashlan Ramsey joined the program to discuss her LPGA career and her new position at Eligo Golf Club. Enjoy and thank you for the support.

On this episode, Dan Goldstein joined the program to discuss his remarkable rise as an amateur in the met section. Enjoy and thank you for the support.

Rob Collins joined the program to discuss King/Collins' work at Inness in Accord, NY. Enjoy and thank you for the support.

Director of Agronomy at Bethpage State Park, Andrew Wilson joined the program to discuss the planning and maintenance of Bethpage State Park.

Talking beautiful pictures of golf courses isn't as simple as running around with your camera taking endless snaps. It takes a lot of work and coordination to get the type of pictures Evan Schiller is able to capture. Enjoy this behind the scenes conversation about his photo shoot at Sands Point.

Mike has been a presence on the Long Island amateur circuit and it was great to catch up with him to talk about his journey. 

Mike Teatum is the first assistant at the Meadowbrook Club and he joined the program this week to discuss his journey in the green-side of golf. Enjoy and thank you for your support.