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Granite State Golfers

Granite State Golfers is a podcast about top amateur golfers in New Hampshire. The show dives into their stories so we can celebrate them and learn from them.

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Episode 48: Jim Sheerin

Granite State Golfers ·

2024/08/08

This episode features Jim Sheerin who was the head pro for 40 years at Abenaqui Country Club in Rye. Jim talks about the evolution of Abenaqui during that time and we talk about Jim's passion for teaching golf, growing the game and getting kids into golf. We also discuss his playing career which includes multiple wins and Monday qualifying for three US Senior Opens. Jim is a member of the NH Golf Hall of Fame.Thanks to my home course, The Oaks, for sponsoring the podcast. The grand opening of The

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Episode 47: Amy Dickison

Granite State Golfers ·

2024/07/24

This episode features Amy Dickison who just won the women's mid-am at Nashua Country Club. I talk with Amy about her early years in golf, including being the captain of the boy's high school golf team. We also talk about her amateur career and playing in tournaments in CT, MA and NH. In addition to winning the mid-am, she also won the Players Invitational earlier this year at Baker Hill. During the WITB segment, Amy talks about building her own irons.As always, thanks for listening and sharing the

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Episode 46: Rob Henley returns

Granite State Golfers ·

2024/07/17

This brief episode features the return of Rob Henley who just won the men's state am last week at Concord Country Club. Rob takes us through the long week (9 rounds!) and he talks about the ups and downs of the final 36 hole match. By winning the state am, Rob gets to play in the US Am at Hazeltine next month. When Rob was last on the show (Ep.33), we talked about his love of hot dogs on the course. Rob gives us the low down on the dogs at Concord CC.Thanks to The Oaks for sponsoring the podcast

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Episode 45: Josiah Hakala

Granite State Golfers ·

2024/07/07

Ep.45 features 17 year old Josiah Hakala who is from New Ipswich, NH. He is playing some tremendous golf this summer. We talk about his big win in Texas last week capturing the PGA Boys High School Golf National Invitational. Josiah also talks about his goal of turning professional and his busy tournament schedule for the rest of the summer which includes playing in the US Junior Amateur at Oakland Hills. Thanks to The Oaks for sponsoring the podcast this season. I played there this weekend and the

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Episode 44: Carys Fennessy

Granite State Golfers ·

2024/07/06

In this brief episode (7 mins), we check back in with Carys who just won the New England Women's Amateur. We talk about that victory, which college she will be attending and playing golf at and what other tournaments she is playing in this summer. If you missed my prior conversations with Carys, check out episodes 16 and 28. This is the third time she has been on the show - the most of any guest. Thanks to my home course, The Oaks, for sponsoring the podcast this season. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa

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Episode 43: Nick McLaughlin

Granite State Golfers ·

2024/07/05

This episode features Nick McLaughlin who just captured his third Seacoast Am title last weekend. Nick grew up in New Castle and went on to play collegiate golf at the University of Virginia. We talk about some of the people he played with in college (Scottie Scheffler!) and his decision to turn pro and his decision to regain his amateur status. Nick shares great insights into the game and how fickle it can be. We also talk about the last round of the Seacoast Am including the playoff which led to

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Episode 42: The Salo Brothers

Granite State Golfers ·

2024/06/22

Damon Salo, the guest from our last episode, returns to the show with his brother, Cam, to talk about their win last week at Owl's Nest capturing the NHGA 36 hole 4ball tournament. We talk about their heater in the morning, firing a 62 and then their slow start to begin their second 18. Damon and Cam walk us through the playoff that led to victory. Thank you for listening and enjoy the show!Thank you to The Oaks for sponsoring the podcast this season. They will be making an announcement soon to

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Episode 41: Damon Salo

Granite State Golfers ·

2024/06/09

This episode features Damon Salo who is fresh off a victory, winning the Players Invitational last weekend at Baker Hill. We talk about the win and we also discuss his stacked high school team (3 championships) and playing the Shattuck. Damon also discusses his collegiate career, his brief stint turning pro and which tournaments he is focused on this year. Thank you to The Oaks for sponsoring the podcast this season. Be sure to check out their US Open challenge tournament at The Pavilion powered by

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Episode 40: Mark Baldwin

Granite State Golfers ·

2024/05/20

This episode features Mark Baldwin who grew up in the Laconia area and had a very successful junior career capturing three consecutive state junior titles. He went on to play at the University of Notre Dame and turned professional after he graduated. He captured his first win as a professional in 2006, winning the NH Open. Since then, he has played on a number of tours around the world and has played in five PGA Tour events (including the 2022 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am). A lot of Mark's

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Episode 39: Ken Hamel

Granite State Golfers ·

2024/04/21

This episode features Ken Hamel who has been the pro at three different NH courses and is currently the head pro at Stonebridge in Goffstown. I have known Ken for quite some time and as you will hear, he has a deep passion for the game and loves coaching and getting people to love golf. We talk about his early years in golf, his transition from being a plumber to a PGA Professional and his plans for retirement after this season. Thank you to my home course, The Oaks, for sponsoring the podcast

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Episode 38: Pat Pelletier

Granite State Golfers ·

2024/03/23

This episode features Pat Pelletier. Pat grew up in Lebanon, NH and started playing as a kid and quickly got the bug for competitive golf, playing in junior tournaments. He played on a high school team that seems like was stacked with a bunch of players. I talk with Pat about his collegiate career at the University of Rhode Island, his decision to turn pro and eventually regaining his amateur status. We also discuss some of his big wins and why the state am title is the one he really wants. I am

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Episode 37: John Clark

Granite State Golfers ·

2024/02/25

We kickoff Season 3 with John Clark, superintendent at Rochester Country Club. John has spent his entire career at Rochester. We talk about the scope of responsibilities in being a superintendent, how the work has changed over the years, why he likes the fall season, the value of tree thinning, and how research and innovation is changing the job. John loves his work, loves to learn, and takes great pride in what he and his team do. Thanks for listening and enjoy the conversation! (Song is Good Vibe

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Episode 36: Scott Hacker

Granite State Golfers ·

2023/12/17

We wrap up this year with Scott Hacker. Scott played successfully on some mini tours and for the past dozen years or so has been a golf instructor. This is a longer episode. Part 1 covers his early years in golf and his progression into professional golf. Part 2 covers the mental approach to golf. As we head into the off season in New Hampshire, I thought it might be helpful to get some insights from Scott on how we can improve our mental game as we plan for next season. Thanks for listening and

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Episode 35: Paul Tessier

Granite State Golfers ·

2023/11/21

This episode features Paul Tessier who has been the head pro at Bald Peak for 31 years. I got the pleasure of playing Bald Peak this fall for the first time and meeting Paul - I knew right away I wanted him on the podcast. We talk about his journey from growing up in Niagara Falls to joining the plumbers and steamfitters union to interning at some nice courses in Florida. Paul also shares the story about the midnight phone call that helped secure the job at Bald Peak. We talk about the course and

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Episode 34: Laura Shanahan Rowe

Granite State Golfers ·

2023/11/09

This episode features Laura Shanahan Rowe who has had a remarkable career as an amateur and a professional. She is the long-time golf instructor at the Sagamore Golf Center. We discuss her late start in golf but how quickly she got the bug and how fast she started competing and winning. Laura talks about her 2 NH state am titles and winning the 2001 USGA Mid Am. We also discuss her 326 yard long drive. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy my conversation with Laura.Song is Good Vibe by

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Episode 33: Rob Henley

Granite State Golfers ·

2023/10/14

Fresh off a decisive win at the NH Mid-Am last week, I talk with Rob Henley. We talk about his win at Rochester CC and we discuss his strong finishes in some other big tournaments this summer. We talk about his time playing golf for Coach Parker at Dartmouth, what's in the bag, why hole 12 at Lake Sunapee is so hard and how hot dogs have become part of Rob's brand. Following my talk with Rob, I share some thoughts about my experience playing in the Mid-Am and how it felt to make a 10. Golf is

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Episode 32: Rich Parker

Granite State Golfers ·

2023/09/25

Story time! This was a fun one. This episode features Rich Parker who has a decorated golf career as a player and as a coach. He competed in the 1990 US Open and the 2010 US Senior Open and won numerous tournaments throughout New England, including three NH Opens. Since 2005, he has been the coach of the Dartmouth men's golf team. Rich is a great storyteller and shares many great tales of his golfing life. Thanks for listening! Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

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Episode 31: Hailey Katona (VT)

Granite State Golfers ·

2023/09/11

This episode wraps up the summer Neighboring State Project where I talk to some of the top golfers in VT and ME. I speak with Hailey Katona who recently captured the Vermont state am title. Hailey grew up in Canada and started playing and competing at a young age. We talk about some of her big wins in Canada, her collegiate career and her golf plans once she graduates. Hailey was candid about the nerves she felt during the state am and how she manage her nerves. I really appreciated what she

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Episode 30: Erin Holmes (Maine)

Granite State Golfers ·

2023/08/29

The Neighboring State Project continues. This episode features Erin Holmes who just captured her first Maine state am title. We talk about her mindset going into the tournament and for the final round when she had a big lead. I talked with Erin about her early years in golf and her time playing golf at Bucknell. She talks about what is in her bag and why she went back to her high school putter. Erin was a lot of fun to talk with and I hope you enjoy the conversation. Song is Good Vibe by Ketsa is

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Episode 29: Caleb Manuel (Maine)

Granite State Golfers ·

2023/08/16

This is another episode in the Neighboring State Project where I talk with top golfers in VT and ME. This episode features Caleb Manuel who will be a senior at the University of Georgia and just won his third straight Maine men's state am title. He started winning tournaments early, capturing a club championship at age 13. We discuss his collegiate career, his plans for golf after college and playing in the US Open last year at Brookline. Thanks for listening and sharing it with your friends. Song

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