Golf has always been about more than scorecards.

It's about the people we meet, the courses that shape us, and the stories that stay with us for a lifetime.

In this episode, Daryle Sager joins Chris Lemley and Gregg DeWalt to reflect on a different era of amateur golf. From Bonnie Crest Country Club and the legendary players who came through its fairways to the lifelong friendships formed through the game, James shares why these stories deserve to be remembered.

The conversation also explores how amateur golf has changed, what has been gained, what may have been lost, and why preserving the history and character of the game still matters.

If you enjoy golf history, unforgettable personalities, and conversations that go beyond the scorecard, this episode is for you.

Every golfer has a story worth preserving.

Thanks for letting us help preserve yours.

Winning the Alabama State Amateur doesn't happen by accident.

Fresh off his victory at the Country Club of Birmingham, Ryley Heath joins The Cart Barn Podcast to discuss the journey that led to one of the biggest amateur titles in the state. But this conversation is about much more than one tournament.

Ryley reflects on growing up at Burning Tree Country Club, learning the game alongside his sister Ginger, and the players and mentors who helped shape him into one of Alabama's top amateurs. He explains why difficult golf courses helped his game, how practicing every day at Silver Lakes transformed his short game and mental toughness, and why Jacksonville State became the perfect place for his development.

The conversation also revisits the dramatic final round at the Country Club of Birmingham, including the birdie on the 72nd hole that secured the championship, what was going through his mind under pressure, and how that victory earned him a place in this year's U.S. Amateur Championship at Merion Golf Club.

Whether you're a competitive golfer, a junior player chasing bigger goals, or simply someone who appreciates the process behind success, this episode offers an honest look at what it takes to build a championship mindset.

In this episode:

• Winning the Alabama State Amateur
• The pressure of the final hole
• Growing up at Burning Tree Country Club
• Why Silver Lakes made him a better golfer
• Jacksonville State's impact on his career
• Preparing for the U.S. Amateur at Merion
• The value of patience, resilience, and confidence
• What's next as he pursues professional golf

Every golfer has a story worth preserving.

Thanks for letting us help preserve yours.

Every golfer has a story they still remember.

A shot from thirty years ago. A round with their father. A tournament that changed everything. A playing partner who later became someone they never expected.

This week, Chris Lemley and Gregg DeWalt welcome Curt Thompson, creator of Dear Golf Journal, for a conversation about why golf memories stay with us long after the scorecard is forgotten.

From Future Masters memories and lifelong friendships to rounds with family and the shots that still come to mind decades later, Curt shares why preserving these stories may be one of the most meaningful parts of the game.

The conversation explores golf's unique ability to connect generations, create lasting relationships, and leave us with memories that become part of who we are.

Topics include:

• Why golfers remember shots from decades ago
• The stories hidden behind our favorite rounds
• Future Masters memories and friendships that lasted a lifetime
• Playing Dothan Country Club forty years apart
• Golf journaling and preserving family history
• Paul Tesori and the relationships golf creates
• Why golf remains a game we can enjoy for a lifetime

Whether you're a competitive player, a weekend golfer, or someone who simply loves the game, this episode will likely remind you of a few stories of your own.

This week on The Cart Barn Podcast, Chris Lemley and Gregg Dewalt continue their coverage from the practice range at the Regions Tradition with two guests who Alabama sports and entertainment fans will immediately recognize.

First, U.S. Senator and former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville joins us to discuss golf in Washington, playing with fellow senators, the future of NIL and the transfer portal, his campaign for Governor of Alabama, and why golf remains one of the best ways to learn about people.

Then, American Idol winner Taylor Hicks stops by to talk music, golf, Shoal Creek, John Daly's songwriting, Alice Cooper's influence on his golf game, and life on the road.

Topics include:

• Tommy Tuberville on NIL and college athletics
• Golf in Washington, D.C.
• Playing with President Trump and fellow senators
• Running for Governor of Alabama
• Taylor Hicks on American Idol
• Shoal Creek and Alabama golf
• John Daly's music career
• Alice Cooper's golf influence
• Bucket-list golf destinations
• Behind-the-scenes at the Regions Tradition

The Cart Barn Podcast explores the people, stories, history, and culture that make golf special, with a focus on Alabama and beyond.

For more than 77 years, the Future Masters has been one of the most respected junior golf tournaments in America.

Long before they became PGA Tour stars, major champions, and household names, players such as Scottie Scheffler, Stewart Cink, Trevor Immelman, Hubert Green, Ben Curtis, Jerry Pate, Russell Henley, Bubba Watson and many others competed in Dothan, Alabama at the Future Masters.

In this episode, Future Masters Tournament Coordinator Angelia Turner joins Chris Lemley and Gregg Dewalt to share the history behind the tournament, the stories that have shaped its legacy, and how a community-driven event became a destination for elite junior golfers from around the world.

Topics include:

• The origins of the Future Masters

• Hubert Green's unforgettable Future Masters story

• Trevor Immelman's letter predicting future success at Augusta National

• Scottie Scheffler's early appearances in Dothan

• Charlie Woods and the modern era of junior golf

• The selection process for one of the country's most respected junior events

• The impact the tournament continues to have on players, families, and the city of Dothan

Whether you're a fan of golf history, junior golf, or Alabama golf, this episode offers a fascinating look at a tournament that continues to influence the future of the game.

Collin McCrary joins The Cart Barn Podcast to share the incredible story and legacy of Alabama golf legend Mac McClendon. From winning SEC titles at LSU and PGA Tour events to becoming one of the nation’s top financial advisors, Mac’s impact stretched far beyond golf. Collin shares personal stories involving Hubert Green, Shoal Creek, the Masters, and the scholarship foundation that has helped more than 200 Troy University students pursue their education. A powerful episode about golf, family, mentorship, and legacy.

Boo Weekley stops by The Cart Barn at the Regions Tradition for a laid-back conversation on the range.

We talk with Boo about his early days around golf, memories of playing in North Alabama, his love for fishing and hunting, his current game, the Legacy Course at Greystone, and what makes life on the PGA TOUR Champions different from the regular tour.

This one is short, funny, and exactly what you’d expect from Boo Weekley.

For this episode of The Cart Barn Podcast, we sat down with Regions Tradition Tournament Director Gene Hallman live from the range at Greystone Golf & Country Club during tournament week.

Gene discusses the continued growth of Regions Tradition, how the event has evolved into one of the premier stops on the PGA Tour Champions schedule, and why Birmingham continues to support the event at such a high level.

We also talk about:

• the changing demographics of golf fans
• attracting younger audiences to the event
• the atmosphere surrounding tournament week
• future plans for the fan experience
• why the Wednesday Pro-Am crowds rival weekend attendance at many Champions Tour events

Special thanks to Gene for spending time with us during a busy tournament week.

The Cart Barn Podcast is presented from the heart of Alabama golf culture — sharing stories, people, places, and conversations that make the game special.

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