Greenside - Official Podcast of the Iowa Golf Association

Clint, Nate and Ben look back at the week in golf – From the college scene to the professional tours and a shout out to an Iowan who represented Iowa well at Augusta National Golf Club over the weekend during the Drive, Chip & Putt Finals. The boys also talk about The Masters as Nate recalls his experience as a caddie and tells a couple stories, including one about his brother, Danny, having a 'chat' with Nick Faldo.

Ben Frotscher joins Chad and Clint on the podcast to tell about his journey...of playing EVERY golf course in Iowa! Yeah, every golf course. Sit back and enjoy this episode as Ben recalls his adventure. 

Weekend Rewind – Clint, Nate and Ben discuss the difference between stroke and match play when it comes to the Rules of Golf. Nate chimes in with how he mentally approaches match play and, as always, a recap of the game of golf from the past weekend. Be sure to listen to the end for a sneak peak at an upcoming episode and guest!

Chad, Clint & Ben run into some weather during the second round of the 2021 (U. of Jamestown) Jimmie Spring Swing at Lake Panorama National GC and discuss what goes into making decisions when considering delays during and some times the cancellation of a round. The guys also talk NCAA March Madness, college golf and much more! 

Teaser – Watch out for Marc Leishman at this week's World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play...there's a theory to this pick!

Chad and Clint continue their chat with Iowa Golf Hall of Fame member Rick Brown. Rick, who is an 11-time Iowa Sportswriter of the Year winner, recently teamed up with the IGA to publish “Golden Harvest - Iowa’s Rich Golf History”. Rick recalls memories of sportswriter Dan Jenkins, Tiger Woods' visit to the Quad-Cities, how Mike "Fluff" Cowen might of saved Jerry Smith's life, the tragic story of Mary Louise Cordingly, the legend of Floren DiPaglia and much more.

It's almost time – Score posting season is just ahead! Chad, Clint and Ben remind listeners to get their IGA Membership activated for 2021 to make sure scores can be posted on April 1st (no fooling)! The trio also looks back on the past week of golf on the college and professional scene, including Ben's insight on players to watch this week at The Honda Classic (and who will conquer the Bear Trap). 

Chad and Clint sit down to talk with Iowa Golf Hall of Fame member Rick Brown. Rick, who is an 11-time Iowa Sportswriter of the Year winner, recently teamed up with the IGA to publish “Golden Harvest - Iowa’s Rich Golf History”, which is highlighted in this episode along with several other stories from Rick's past. From his days looping for some of Iowa's best players at Fort Dodge Country Club to teeing it up at Augusta National Golf Club, Rick's appreciation of and dedication to the history of golf in Iowa is second to none.

Clint, Nate and Ben discuss the world of golf including a couple hotel 'deals' for IGA championship participants, college golf scoreboard, recap of the Arnold Palmer Invitational and preview of THE PLAYERS Championship on the PGA Tour.  

Chad, Clint and Nate give listeners a preview of this year's USGA Qualifiers that will be contested in Iowa. Nate adds an 'inside the ropes' view from his experiences at the U.S. Amateur at Pinehurst. 

Register here – You can view and register as entries open for the USGA Qualifiers the IGA will administer at https://iowagolf.org/usga-qualifiers-2/.

Chad, Clint and Ben recap the weekend in the world of golf from the WGC-Workday Championship, college golf scoreboard, Jones Cup Senior Invitational, Arnold Palmer Invitational preview and more. 

In case you didn't mark it on your calendar, entries into IGA Championships are now open! Visit https://iowagolf.org/iga-championships-2021/ for more information and to register.