Jackie Rogowicz shares her journey in golf, from her early days influenced by her father's passion for the sport to her collegiate experience at Penn State. She discusses the evolution of junior golf, the challenges of balancing a full-time career with competitive play, and her decision to pursue amateur golf rather than a professional career. Jackie reflects on her experiences at the Donna Andrews Invitational, including her victory in 2021, and emphasizes the importance of course strategy and community in the sport.

In this conversation, Emilia Migliaccio Doran shares her experiences as a broadcaster and golfer, reflecting on her recent participation in the US Open and her upcoming involvement in the Donna Andrews Invitational. She discusses the challenges and excitement of covering major golf events, her transition from aspiring professional golfer to broadcaster, and the importance of preparation and support in her career. Emilia also highlights her meeting with Donna Andrews and her anticipation for the upcoming tournament, emphasizing the significance of legacy in women's golf.

This conversation explores the experiences of young golfers Logan Reilly, Ben James and Michael Brennan transitioning from amateur to professional play, focusing on their recent competitions, travel experiences, and the importance of fitness and time management in their training. The discussion also highlights their reflections on significant tournaments like the Scott Robertson and offers advice for aspiring young golfers.

In this conversation, Justin shares his journey in golf, from introducing his son to the game to his own experiences growing up playing various sports. He discusses the importance of enjoying the game without pressure, the competitive nature of golf, and his transition to college golf. The conversation also highlights the significance of the Scott Robertson Memorial Tournament, its history, and its role in nurturing young talent in the sport. In this conversation, Justin Young discusses the vision for the Scott Robertson Tournament, the significance of Roanoke Country Club as a premier venue, his personal journey in competitive golf, and the origins and development of The Goat tournament. He emphasizes the importance of community, competition, and continuous improvement in the sport.

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Our friend John Rosestock has qualified for the US Mid-Am! Rosey shot 69 at Willow Oaks Country Club to earn the third of four spots into the US Mid-Am field held in September at Kinloch and Independence Golf Clubs in the Richmond region. This is the second time John has qualified for the US Mid-Am but this is even more special with the tournament being held here in Richmond. In this conversation John takes us through his round which included an early double-bogey and a birdie on 18.

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Matt is joined by LPGA major winner Donna Andrews to get hyped for The Donna Andrews Invitational this coming weekend (June 30-July 2, 2024) at Boonsboro Country Club in Lynchburg, Virginia. In this episode, Donna talks about growing up at Boonsboro, shares some stories from her time on tour and offers some thoughts on the field and future of The Donna.

Matt catches up with Sky Sload to preview the 2024 Donna Andrews Invitational at Boonsboro Country Club. Sky has played in The Donna since it began in 2019 and come to know Donna personally over the course of her golf career in Virginia. In this episode, Matt and Sky look at the course and areas that can play difficult and talk about keys to playing well and contending at The Donna.

Matt's checking in with a recap of the past few weeks including the work we did around the anniversary of the PGA Championship at Belmont, talking about social media content including takeaways from Name Your Number and a look at what's coming up in the next month of golf around Virginia.

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