This week on The AmateurGolf.com Brief, host Mackenzie breaks down the biggest stories in amateur golf — from the start of the 2025 PGA Tour Q-School and what it means for aspiring pros, to a record-breaking week at the St. Andrews Links Collegiate, where Princeton and Cal battled for team honors and Cal’s Constance Foy fired a stunning 63 at the Old Course. We also recap Stanford’s dominant performance at their home Intercollegiate, where Megan Guinness led the charge with her third career collegiate win.

Tune in for results, insights, and a look ahead to winter competition, including the AmateurGolf.com Winter Series at iconic venues like Pebble Beach, Torrey Pines, and Bandon Dunes.

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Host McKenzie Steenson sits down with Pete Wlodkowski, founder of AmateurGolf.com, to explore the origins of the site and the thriving amateur golf community of Northern California. From the early days of hand-lettered leaderboards to the digital transformation that reshaped tournament golf, Pete shares how a local idea became a national platform. Hear stories about iconic events like the San Francisco City Championship, insights into the NCGA’s competitive scene, and the creation of the Two-Man Links Championship Series at legendary venues like Pebble Beach and Bandon Dunes.

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From match play duels at Monterey to world championships abroad, The AmateurGolf.com Brief gives you the stories, stats, and soul of the amateur game. Hosted by Chris, it’s your 5-minute tee time with the tournaments and players shaping competitive golf’s next generation.

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The Crump Cup at Pine Valley is back — and we’re pulling back the curtain on amateur golf’s most mysterious and exclusive tournament. From the course’s legendary hazards like Hell’s Half Acre and the Devil’s bunker, to the invite-only field of elite mid-ams, to first-hand stories from AmateurGolf.com’s own Pete and Kyle playing Pine Valley for the first time, this 10-minute episode dives into the history, the format, the legends, and the drama to come. Tune in for everything you need to know as the 2025 Crump Cup tees off September 25–28.

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Stewart Hagestad has redefined what it means to be a career amateur. A three-time U.S. Mid-Amateur champion, 2017 Masters low amateur, and Pan-Am Games gold medalist, Hagestad is set to make his fifth Walker Cup appearance — joining an elite group of American legends. In this episode, we explore his journey from Newport Beach to Augusta, his dominance in USGA championships, and why his continued presence on Team USA matters for the future of amateur golf.

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In this special edition of the AmateurGolf.com Podcast, we pull back the curtain on one of golf’s most mysterious and exclusive clubs: Cypress Point. Just ahead of the 2025 Walker Cup on September 6–7, we explore the course’s dramatic origins, the lost plans of Seth Raynor, Marion Hollins’ bold vision, and Alister MacKenzie’s masterpiece carved into sand, forest, and sea.

From its quiet exit from the PGA Tour in 1991 to its fiercely protected culture of privacy, Cypress Point has remained hidden in plain sight. For one weekend, the world will get a rare glimpse when the Walker Cup returns the amateur game to this sacred ground.

Join us for the story of secrecy, tradition, and beauty that makes Cypress Point the greatest secret in golf.

And if the idea of competing at an iconic venue sparks your imagination, don’t miss your chance to join us at Pebble Beach. The AmateurGolf.com 2026 Two Man Links and Father & Son Championship, presented by Callaway, will be held March 26–29, 2026 across Poppy Hills, Spyglass Hill, and Pebble Beach Golf Links. Spots are limited—learn more and register now at AmateurGolf.com/tour.

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from The Olympic Club, we break down a dramatic day at the 125th U.S. Amateur — from World No. 1 Jackson Koivun’s stunning exit, to John Daly II’s confident march into the quarterfinals, to 16-year-old Miles Russell putting himself in position to become the youngest Walker Cup player in history. Plus, a preview of Friday’s matchups and a look at how you can keep your competitive edge this winter with the AmateurGolf.com Winter Series

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The quarterfinals are set at the 2025 U.S. Women’s Amateur, and the talent on display is a preview of golf’s next generation. In this special emergency episode, we break down each of the final eight players — their backgrounds, playing styles, and why they could be lifting the Robert Cox Trophy by week’s end. From international standouts to rising NCAA stars, this is your inside look at the future of the women’s game.

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From Jase Summy’s dominant Western Amateur victory to Round 2 action at the U.S. Women’s Amateur in Bandon, we’ve got the latest headlines, a peek at tournaments on Top 100 golf courses, and a spotlight on California’s Ojai Senior Cup. Plus, a special lifetime membership deal that gets you one step closer to your dream golf trip.

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After four rounds of grueling medal play at Skokie Country Club, the stage is set for one of amateur golf’s most storied traditions—the Sweet 16 match play at the 123rd Western Amateur. This year’s field is a true showcase of global talent, with co-medalists Ethan Fang and Zackary Swanwick leading the charge, joined by teenage phenom Tyler Watts, seasoned mid-am Stewart Hagestad, and a host of elite collegiate standouts all chasing the George R. Thorne Trophy. In this episode, Chris from AmateurGolf.com breaks down the drama of stroke play, the players who surged under pressure, and the storylines to watch as match play begins. From Fang’s dominant summer run to Hagestad’s bid for another Walker Cup nod, this is where legends are made and golf’s future stars step into the spotlight.

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