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The Cart Barn Podcast

Chris Lemley and Gregg Dewalt

The Cart Barn is a new podcast dedicated to telling stories about golf in Alabama. The hosts, Chris Lemley and Gregg DeWalt, are former college golfers who have a deep love for golf in Alabama. They aim to highlight the rich history of golf in the state and share interesting stories about local players, courses, and events. The podcast will feature interviews with notable figures in Alabama golf, such as Stewart Cink and Tad Moore. The hosts want to entertain and educate listeners about the unique

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42:14

Jerry West Spent One Week With Jimmy Ballard. His...

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2026/09/30

Jerry West spent a week taking lessons from Jimmy Ballard at Pine Harbor in Pell City. When he got back to the LA Country Club, 23 of his next 24 rounds were in the 60s. The 24th was a 59 that set the course record.In Part 2, Jimmy picks up right where we left off. Curtis Strange showed up with a back so bad he had to sit down after five shots. Jimmy put his swing side by side with Ben Hogan's and told him the rebuild would take five years, because that's how long it took Hogan. It did, and

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45:35

Babe Ruth Told His Best Friend "You've Got to Hit...

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2026/09/23

Long before he became one of the most influential golf instructors of the last 50 years, Jimmy Ballard was a teenager in Birmingham who'd quit playing golf entirely. A chance round with Lee Mackey (the man who shot 64 at the 1950 US Open) got him back on the course, and got him introduced to Sam Byrd, the man who'd define the rest of his life.Byrd played outfield for the Yankees alongside Babe Ruth, and the two were genuinely best friends. Babe was best man at Byrd's wedding. And the single

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38:41

She Sewed Her First Headcover in a Dorm Room. Now...

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2026/09/16

Zoe Walker went from a reluctant cheerleader who wanted nothing to do with golf, to a preferred walk on for the University of Georgia women's golf team, to a professional golfer competing on the Women's All Pro Tour and Annika Tour, all while building Zalea's Golf Co, a women's golf headcover brand that started with a bag of fabric from Hobby Lobby and her grandmother's sewing machine.In this episode, Zoe talks about growing up in Palm Desert, California surrounded by golf she had no

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71:43

Stewart Cink Returns: 6 Wins, Grandkids, and the...

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2026/09/09

Two years ago, Stewart Cink was our very first guest. Now he's back to celebrate The Cart Barn's anniversary, talk grandkids, his six win season, and the phone notes that are running his golf game.Full description / show notesTwo years ago, Stewart Cink sat down for the very first episode of The Cart Barn Podcast. Now he's back to help us celebrate our second birthday, and he brought a lot to talk about.The 2001 U.S. Open champion and six time winner on the PGA Tour Champions this season

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40:32

Matt Terry Talks Coming Home After 32 Years to Coach...

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2026/09/02

On this week's episode of The Cart Barn, Chris Lemley and Gregg Dewalt are joined by returning guest Matt Terry, the new head men's golf coach at the University of North Alabama after nine seasons at Louisiana Tech. Terry, a Moulton, Alabama native who met his wife on the UNA campus, talks coming home to Florence, why he left Louisiana Tech to take over one of UNA's flagship athletic programs, and how the transfer portal and new nine man roster limits are reshaping college golf

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46:30

Gabi Nicastro Talks Her Run to the U.S. Women's...

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2026/08/26

On this week's episode of The Cart Barn, Chris Lemley and Gregg Dewalt are joined by Samford University senior and reigning Alabama Women's Amateur champion Gabi Nicastro, fresh off a semifinal run at the 2026 U.S. Women's Amateur. The Huntsville, Alabama native talks entering the national tournament as the 44th seed and ranked 380th in the world, beating four higher seeded golfers to reach the final four, and falling to top seeded Anna Iwanaga after playing in a field alongside nationally

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14:25

Alex Mortensen: UAB Took the Field 40 Players Short...

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2026/08/19

UAB football head coach Alex Mortensen joins The Cart Barn for a 2026 season preview, recorded on the range at the Regions Tradition just days before college football kickoff. Mortensen, who spent nine seasons on Nick Saban's staff at Alabama, breaks down NIL, revenue sharing, the transfer portal, and how UAB football is closing the recruiting gap on American Conference contenders like Tulane, Memphis, and USF.Mortensen also tells the story of UAB taking the field against Tulsa 40 players

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17:30

Jason Bohn: Ernie Els Asked Him for Putting Tips

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2026/08/12

Jason Bohn is a two-time PGA Tour winner, University of Alabama golf alum, and now a PGA Tour Champions player competing this week at the 2026 Regions Tradition in Hoover, Alabama. On this episode of the Cart Barn Podcast, Bohn tells the story of the day Ernie Els, a four-time major champion and World Golf Hall of Famer, walked up to him on the practice green and asked him for putting tips. Bohn's response: "you're a Hall of Famer, bud, what are you asking me for?"That moment lines up with

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18:55

From Sweden to the PGA TOUR: Freddie Jacobson's...

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2026/08/05

Freddie Jacobson's path to professional golf wasn't typical.Growing up in Sweden, he played multiple sports before committing to golf. That journey eventually brought him to Wallace State Community College in Alabama, where he arrived speaking very little English but found an opportunity that helped launch a career spanning the European Tour, PGA TOUR, and now PGA TOUR Champions.Recorded on-site at the Regions Tradition, Freddie joins Chris Lemley and Gregg DeWalt to discuss: Why Sweden has

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17:05

The Weirdest Golf Hole We've Ever Seen + Gregg's...

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2026/07/29

This week, we're taking a short break from guest interviews to catch up on what's happening in golf and share one of the most memorable golf trips we've ever discussed on The Cart Barn Podcast.Gregg recently traveled to Nebraska, where he played everything from nationally ranked courses to hidden nine-hole gems. Along the way, he discovered something neither of us had ever seen before—a golf course with sand greens, including one unforgettable hole known simply as "The Bull Pen."We also

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46:06

Anna Davis on Augusta, the Curtis Cup & What's Next...

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2026/07/22

What happens after you shock the golf world at 16?In this episode of The Cart Barn Podcast, Chris Lemley and Gregg DeWalt sit down with Anna Davis, the 2022 Augusta National Women's Amateur Champion, Curtis Cup champion, and Auburn University standout.Anna reflects on how her life changed after Augusta, representing Team USA, competing in one of college golf's toughest conferences, and preparing for the next chapter of her career. She also shares stories from Augusta National, Pine Valley,

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34:06

Making a Championship: Inside the Alabama Open with...

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2026/07/15

What does it really take to build a championship golf tournament?Tournament Director Wade Dockery of the Alabama–Northwest Florida PGA Section takes Chris Lemley and Gregg DeWalt behind the scenes of the Alabama Open, revealing what most golfers never get to see. From preparing the golf course and building the purse to attracting the region's top professionals and amateurs, Wade explains what it takes to stage one of the South's premier state championships.The conversation also explores the

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50:35

Why Golf Doesn't Feel the Same Anymore

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2026/07/08

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

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42:31

Alabama State Amateur Champion Ryley Heath | The...

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2026/07/01

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

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40:05

The Golf Stories We Never Write Down | Curt Thompson...

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2026/06/24

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

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17:42

Tommy Tuberville on NIL, Golf & Running for Governor...

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2026/06/17

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

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49:08

The Tournament That Helped Launch Golf Legends | The...

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2026/06/10

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

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48:55

From PGA Tour Winner to Changing 200 Lives | The Mac...

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2026/06/03

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,

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8:06

Boo Weekley on Golf, Fishing & Life on the Champions...

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2026/05/27

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.

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19:58

Inside the Growth of Regions Tradition ft. Gene...

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2026/05/20

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

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