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What does it really take to go really low in Amateur Golf Competition? In this episode of Golfweek Amateur Tour – The Podcast, hosts Tim Newman and Chris Rocha sit down with Lance LaCombe, fresh off firing a bogey-free 63 at the Slammer & Squire course at World Golf Village, one of the lowest rounds ever recorded on the Golfweek Amateur Tour.

Lance takes us deep inside the championship mindset, sharing how he kept his head clear, managed every shot with intention, and why avoiding doubles is often more important than chasing birdies. You’ll hear how mental clarity, strategic course management, and knowing your own tendencies are the keys to scoring and how most players are just one mental mistake away from blowing up a round.

But that’s not all.

We also catch up with the flight champions from the 2025 Virginia Tech Regional, including A-flight’s comeback story of the week, an 82 followed by a 71. Every champion shares their unique approach to preparation, performance, and what it feels like to grind out a win in a high-stakes amateur golf tournament.

We wrap the episode with a data-packed look at some of the lowest scores in Amateur Golf Tour history, from legends like Joe Jaspers and Jeff Wong, and how those players continue to separate themselves through consistent, smart, competitive golf.

This episode is packed with insights for anyone playing Amateur Golf—from seasoned Championship Flight competitors to Weekend Warriors grinding for their first win. It’s all about mindset, strategy, and learning from the best.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How Lance LaCombe stayed bogey-free and what he was thinking on every shot
• The biggest scoring mistakes lower-flight players make (and how to stop making them)
• Why “avoiding the big number” matters more than you think
• The biggest differences in decision-making between Champ and A Flight golfers
• Tournament tips and emotional wins from the Virginia Tech Regional flight champions
• The mental habits elite amateur golfers use to stay consistent
• Historical low rounds from top names on the Golfweek Amateur Tour
• A statistical breakdown of score patterns among the best in the field

Featured Guests:

• Lance LaCombe, who carded a historic 63
• Regional champions from all flights at the 2025 Virginia Tech Regional
• Commentary and insights from hosts Chris Rocha and Tim Newman

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This week, we celebrate grit, growth, and the golfers who make the Golfweek Amateur Tour feel like home.

Meet Traci Taylor, the first female Member of the Month to be featured on the podcast. After a fractured hip ended her marathon career, Traci turned to golf and never looked back. Now a fierce competitor with over 120 rounds under her belt, she’s proof that perseverance, passion, and a strong putting game can carry you far. Even while blind in one eye, she’s climbed from D-Flight to C-Flight, recruited more women to the game, and become a true ambassador for the Arkansas Golfweek Amateur Tour.

We also go behind the scenes with Tim Horan, Tour Director for the Philadelphia and New Jersey Golfweek Amateur Tours, to find out how he’s built two of the most sought-after local tours in the country. From locking down private country club tee times to balancing schedules and player expectations, Tim shares the hustle it takes to make each weekend unforgettable.

Oh, and yes, we talk birthdays, scheduling chaos, and what happens when a golf tournament lands on your kid’s big day. It’s equal parts heartfelt and hilarious.

In this episode:

• Traci’s transition from marathons to competitive golf
• How she’s grown the Arkansas Tour’s female presence
• The power of putting, even when vision is impaired
• Why course quality and community matter more than trophies
• Tim Horan’s strategy for securing elite venues
• The art (and chaos) of scheduling tournaments
• Honoring all June Members of the Month nominees

Whether you’re chasing a trophy or your next round with friends, this episode is a reminder of why we say: Where Amateurs Play Like Pros!

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Kurt Lambert just did something most amateur golfers only dream of—firing a bogey-free 64 to tie the course record at his home club in Minnesota. On this episode, Tim Newman and Chris Rocha break down Kurt’s unforgettable round and how his rivalry with Matt Fossey pushes them both to elite levels of performance. With handicaps of +2.0 and +1.2, this is amateur golf at its finest.

We also dive into the action at the Fripp Island Regional, where A-Flight winner Scott Edwards birdied the final hole for the win, B-Flight champ Max Emerson prevailed using borrowed clubs, and C-Flight’s Eric Walker proved that course management always matters.

Tim and Chris also discuss their personal takeaways from recent travels, the importance of finding joy in competition, and a special V Foundation fundraiser happening on the Arizona tour.

Whether you're chasing the cut line or chasing a record, this episode is for you.

Topics Covered:

• Kurt Lambert’s record-tying 64 and the power of friendly rivalry
• Standout moments from Fripp Island Regional winners
• Chris Rocha’s shift from A-Flight to B-Flight and what it taught him
• Golf as a family sport and community builder
• Fundraising through golf: V Foundation initiative in Arizona

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