Greenside - Official Podcast of the Iowa Golf Association

We continue our chat with Joe Foley, USGA's Director of Regional Affairs for the Midwest Region. Foley talks about what the last two years have been like for the USGA, what is ahead with new CEO Mike Whan, the USGA's move (somewhat) to Pinehurst and trying to get a U.S. Open in the central time zone. Sit back & enjoy!

USGA Midwest Regional Affairs Director Joe Foley joins Clint and Chad on the podcast to talk about a wide range of topics including Foley's work with the Rules of Golf, what the relationship with an Allied Golf Association means to the USGA and ping pong with Tony Finau. 

We continue our conversation with Iowa Golf Hall of Fame member Barb (Thomas) Whitehead about her days on the LPGA Tour, bringing a pro-am back to where she grew up and turning back the clock to her win at the 1995 Cup Noodles Hawaiian Ladies Open (a LONG way from Sibley).

Barb (Thomas) Whitehead, originally from Sibley, joins the podcast with Clint and Katelynn to chat about her 19-year career on the LPGA Tour. Whitehead also recounts stories of growing up and finding her love for the game in Northwest Iowa. A three-time Iowa Women's Amateur champion (1979, 1981, 1982) and 2008 Iowa Golf Hall of Fame inductee, Whitehead's determination and competitive spirit were second to none during her days on the course.

Matthew Walker, of Ottumwa, joins the podcast to talk about his recent win at the Nebraska Open. Walker, who is currently playing in the 1st Stage of Korn Ferry Q-School, shares his thoughts on being a young professional and the outlook he has on his future. Also Clint gets you updated on USGA events that involved players from Iowa and the 2021 Iowa Cup, won by the Iowa Section PGA.

Andrew Huseman, winner of the 2021 Briarwood Amateur in late August joins the podcast to discuss his recent success. Chad Pitts drops by too to bring us up to speed on the Director's Cup held at Dismal River Club, Mullen, NE. 

David Eichhorn, Jr., Golf Course Superintendent at Marshalltown's Elmwood Country Club, joins the podcast to look back over a year ago until now on the changes at club since the derecho hit the state of Iowa. Catch up on who brought home titles from the Briarwood Amateur, IGA Women's Mid-Am Series Event #3 and some exciting news out of Michigan for one of Iowa's best!

Jim Sedrel, CGCS at Hyperion Field Club in Johnston, joins the podcast to look back over a year ago at not one, but two devastating storms that hit the club in 2020 and discuss what the recovery effort looked like. Also get up to speed on results from the 43rd Iowa Senior Amateur hosted by The Preserve Golf Course on Rathbun Lake. Find out how many Iowans will be represented at this year's U.S. Senior Amateur Championship as well!

Des Moines' Zach Steffen, winner of the 72nd Herman Sani Tournament presented by Coppola Enterprises at Hyperion Field Club, stops by the podcast to chat about his second career title of the event.  Laura Leszczynski also visits to discuss a couple things – Her win at the 56th Iowa Senior Women's Amateur hosted by Indianola Country Club and her recent success at the U.S. Senior Women's Amateur qualifier held at Stone Creek GC in Williamsburg earlier in the week. Other topics covered include 60th Women's Club Team Championship and U.S. Senior Amateur qualifying results.

Ames' Joy Chou joins the podcast to talk about her recent victory at the Iowa Women's Amateur hosted by Dubuque Golf & CC, where she successfully defended her title from 2020. Levi Slings, a member of Hyperion Field Club and IGA Communications Committee member, also stops by to give us his outlook and overall thoughts about the 72nd Herman Sani Tournament presented by Coppola Enterprises, coming up August 6-8.