SCGA: Off The Hosel

A special Mother's Day episode featuring Joyce Lathrop, Biff's mom. Joyce comes intot eh office to chat with Biff and Allen about the early years of Happ and Joyce and the long journey with the SCGA. scgolf.org

Biff and Allen are joined by PGA Professional Chris Sparrow, Wildewood CC General Manager & Director of Golf. Learn more about the SCGA at scgolf.org

Biff and Allen travel to Orangeburg CC to talk with longtime SCGA player Marion Moore. scgolf.org

Biff and Allen travel to Orangeburg CC to sit down with Carolinas GCSA Immediate Past President and OCC Golf Course Superintendent Alex Tolbert. scgolf.org

Biff and Allen sit down with John Obrien for the final episode of 2025. scgolf.org

Biff and Allen travel to Rock Hill CC during the 2025 SCGA Mid Amateur Championship to chat with longtime SCGA player Alex Finke and discuss his playing career and Rock Hill CC.

Dr. Bob Edens joins Biff and Allen at Forest Lake Club. scgolf.org

Listen to longtime Forest Lake CLub Golf Professional John Winterhalter on this episode of SCGA Off The Hosel. scgolf.org

🎙 Off The Hosel – South Carolina Golf Association Podcast In this episode of Off The Hosel, we’re joined by Tyler Riggin from the USGA for an inside look at the game from a national perspective. Tyler shares updates, insights, and behind-the-scenes stories from the USGA that impact golfers right here in South Carolina. Whether you’re a player, fan, or supporter of the game, you won’t want to miss this conversation that connects the local SCGA community to the broader world of golf. 👉 Don’t forget to download the MySCGA App for schedules, live scoring, and the latest updates from the South Carolina Golf Association. 🔗 Learn more at scgolf.org

Join in as the guys sit down with Eoin Cass from 3's in Greenville, SC. scgolf.org

Biff and Al travel to Greenville to sit down with Beau Welling. We hear about golf course design and his involvement with the USA and World Curling. scgolf.org

Join us for a conversation with Dillard Pruitt, a Greenville native, former PGA Tour winner, and longtime rules official. From his playing days at Clemson to competing—and winning—on the PGA Tour, Pruitt’s path through professional golf has taken him to the highest levels of competition and governance.

Past SCGA Senior Champion Johnny Dennis joins Biff and Allen at Greenville CC to talk his golf career and the changes at Greenville CC.

Yancey Johnson joins Biff and Allen at the Thornblade Club in this interview of our 2024 SCGA Senior Champion. scgolf.org

Join Biff and Allen at the Thornblade Club as they sit down with Tommy "Chew" Lever.

Biff and Allen join Michael Pius from the First Tee - Upstate South Carolina to learn more about all that is going on across the upstate. scgolf.org

In this episode, Biff and Allen catch up with Kerry Tharp at the iconic Camden Country Club for a conversation that spans college athletics, NASCAR, and the next chapter of his journey in South Carolina golf. Known across the state for his work as an associate athletic director at the University of South Carolina, Kerry made a name for himself in motorsports as a key voice in NASCAR and later as President of Darlington Raceway. But he’s not done leaving his mark—Kerry is now bringing that same energy and passion to the golf world, working with Darlington Country Club to help lead its revitalization and share its story with a wider audience. From Gamecock sidelines to pit lanes to putting greens, this one’s packed with stories, insights, and plenty of laughs. scgolf.org

Biff and Allen sit down with SCGA player Brent Roof. Hear as they cover his upbringing in coastal South Carolina to playing for the USC Gamecocks and much more! scgolf.org

In this episode of Off The Hosel, SCGA’s own Biff Lathrop and Allen Knight sit down with Greg Middleton, owner of Bluebird Golf & Resort Management. Greg shares his journey in the golf industry, from his love of the game to his latest acquisition of Columbia Country Club. As the owner of Solina Golf Club and The Players Club, he’s shaping the future of golf in Columbia, and we dive into what’s next for these exciting properties. Tune in for insight into the business of golf, course management, and what it takes to build a top-tier golf experience. 📲 Visit the SCGA at scgolf.org 📱 Download the MySCGA App on the Google Play Store or the App Store

Biff and Al pop in Spring Valley CC during the practice round for the 2025 Partners Championship. They chat with Zach Herold, Jake Montgomery and John Asay. Download the MySCGA App in the App Store or Google Store. scgolf.org

Biff and Al sit down with Michael Maness in the latest edition of SCGA Off The Hosel. scgolf.org

In this episode of SCGA Off The Hosel, we sit down with Cody Proveaux, a South Carolina golf standout whose journey has taken him from a decorated junior career to collegiate success and beyond. We discuss his rise through the ranks, lessons learned along the way, and his insights on the evolving world of competitive golf and his transition to his new role at the SCJGA. scgolf.org

Emmy winner Justin Wheelon visits the SCGA office to talk his passion for golf and film. scgolf.org

Biff and Allen visit Brent Bagwell at Hidden Valley Golf Club to learn his history and the current restoration project in Lexington. scgolf.org

Biff and Allen travel to Spring Valley Country Club to sit down with Head Golf professional Matt Barton. scgolf.org

Biff and Al travel to Camden CC to talk with golf course superintendent Nick price. scgolf.org

Biff and Allen travel to Camden CC to sit down with Golf Professional Matt McCarley. scgolf.org

Biff and Allen join Steve hamilton from The Dunes Golf and Beach Club for this look back at the Myrtle Beach CLassic and the 2022 South Carolina Amateur. scgolf.org

Professor Jim Huntoon from THe Horry Georgetown Technical College Turfgrass Program sits down with Biff and Allen at the Golf Tourism Solutions Digital Studio in Myrtle Beach, SC. scgolf.org

Biff and Allen travel to the Golf Tourism Solutions HQ in Myrtle Beach and visit with the Director of Marketing, Kyle Oland. scgolf.org

James Park joins Biff and Allen to discuss his tenure at the SCGA and growing up in Greenwood, SC. scgolf.org

Join hosts Biff and Allen as they delve into the rich history of Greenwood, South Carolina in this captivating second episode. They're joined by a special guest, Furman Self, a local historian with deep roots in the community. Together, they unravel the fascinating story of the Self family and its significant impact on Greenwood's development over the years. scgolf.org

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SCGA Competitor and Fitness Guru Ken Taylor stops by the SCGA office to sit down with Biff and Allen. scgolf.org

Michael Sims comes to the SCGA Office for his turn in the hot seat. scgolf.org

Longtime Carolinas PGA Member Jimmy Koosa joins Biff and Al for this edition of SCGA Off The Hosel.

Rick Cloninger from Rock Hill, SC comes to the SCGA office to talk with Biff and Allen. scgolf.org

Meet the newer employees of the SCGA/SCJGA on this episode of Off The Hosel. scgolf.org

Hear from some of the new faces of the SCGA/SCJGA on this episode of Off The Hosel. scgolf.org

SCGA President Rob Reeves from Greenville, SC joins Biff and Allen for the first episode of 2024. www.scgolf.org

Troy Thrall from the Solina Golf CLub joins os for the final episode for the 2023 season.

Steven Hartwig joins Biff and Allen at the SCGA Office. Steven is the golf professional at Columbia CC and has served at many of the area courses during his golf career. scgolf.org

Biff Lathrop and Allen Knight sit down with Gus Sylvan at the SCGA office in Irmo, SC. scgolf.org

Biff and Al travel to the Country Club of Spartanburg to talk with long time friend and Past President of the SCGA, Doug Smith.

Biff and Al travel to Carolina CC in Spartanburg to visit with Kevin Britt at his teaching academy. scgolf.org

Fresh off his SC Amateur Victory and recorded the week before his US Senior Amateur victory, Todd White joins us on this episode of Off The Hosel. scgolf.org

South Carolina Junior Golf Foundation's Alex Hamilton joins the Biff and Allen on this episode of Off The Hosel. Visit scgolf.org for more information on the South Carolina Golf Association.

Biff and Al sit down with past SC Amateur Champions Zach Adams (2022), Tyler Grey (2019), Lee Palms (2008), Taylor Hough (1993), Todd White (1990), Geoffrey Goff (2006).

Biff Lathrop and Allen Knight sit down with SCJGA alum and longtime friend of the SCGA, Kyle Thompson. Hear about Kyle's introduction to the game of golf, his years on tour and his letter from Arnold Palmer. Recorded at Fox Run Country Club. scgolf.org