Scrambling with Dylan Otto: Recent Episodes
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Scrambling with Dylan Otto is a podcast where the listeners can hear, learn, and laugh about both my life in the golf world and other numerous topics with guests on the show. Tune in every week for the newest episode and enjoy the show!
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This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto is a final update on my journey in summer golf and how tournaments have been going. I played in the 2023 NCGA Am at Spyglass Hill which was a ton of fun and talk about each round. I'll take you through my though process with each round as well as what the game of golf has done for me in my life. I love being fully transparent with the listeners and hope you enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features University of Oregon golfer Nate Stember. Born in Portland, Oregon and playing for the Oregon Ducks... Nate Stember is the hometown kid. Nate got into the game from the help of his grandpa and father at the age of 3 years old which is the definition of starting them young. He played most of his competitive golf in the summers and found success in many events. When to came time to the recruiting process, he was getting looked at by mainly west coast D1 schools. His decision was between Oregon State and University of Oregon and funny story is that he grew up a Beaver fan, but he had to put his past to the side. Over the last 4 years at U of O, Nate says his ball striking and mental side of the game are what developed tremendously due to the coach Casey Martin. Nate is heading into his last year of college golf which he feels a bit more pressure on this year, but is looking to enjoy every shot of it and find some success. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Univeristy of North Carolina Golfer Austin Greaser. Golf was something that Austin fell in love very easily with the help of his father who found the love of the game later on in life. Greaser was always known as the smaller guy who didn't hit very far, but that didn't stop him from playing in competitive junior events and giving it all he had. When it came time to his high school years, he grew into the body he's currently in and that's bigger and stronger Austin Greaser. When it came to the recruiting process he would market himself to college coaches as not having the spectacular resume like other players did, but that one day he'll be the best golfer in the nation. At first UNC told Greaser that they were full and didn't have any spots open, but after some coaching changes and them realizing his talents... he committed to Tar Heal Nation. He's done a lot for himself both in college golf and amateur golf by finishing finishing runner-up in the 2021 U.S. Am and playing in both the 2022 Masters and 2022 U.S. Open. Austin is currently going into his 5th years at UNC and is looking to finish his college career on a strong note with his boys. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features University of Oregon Women's Assistant Coach Krissy Carman. You've probably seen this name a lot because she's a legend in the state of Oregon and amateur golf world. Krissy grew up in Canby, Oregon where she played most of her junior golf and went onto play at both Oregon State University and Portland University. As her years playing college golf were coming to an end, she made the decision to not pursue golf and get things going in life. However, that never stopped her from playing in high level amateur events! Her biggest victory thus far was winning the 2022 U.S. Women's Mid-Am which got her an exception into the 2023 U.S. Women's Open at Pebble Beach which was a week you couldn't have drawn up better she said. Not only is golf a focus point in her life, but so is her family as they share the same love of the golf between her husband and son Conrad. Carman will be heading into her 1st season as the assistant coach for the Ducks and is looking forward to getting the ball rolling with the team. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto is an update on my journey in summer golf and how tournaments have been going. The game is in a really good spot right now off the tee, from the fairway, and around the greens. I touch on positives and negatives from each round as well as the matches my Dad and I have been playing in at Kings River Country Club in the Summer Matchplay. The college golf season is just around the corner and I touch on what I'm looking forward to the most. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Auburn University golfer Jackson Koivun. What a career this young man has had from winning AJGA events, playing in the Junior President's Cup, and much more... and he hasn't even started college golf yet. Jackson got started really early on with the game with the help of his family, he started playing competitive golf at the age 6 and never looked back. He first started out playing in U.S. Kids tournaments and eventually traveled to Missouri where he won his first AJGA event. That was only the beginning of all the accolades he'd receive from his junior/start of his amateur career. Jackson was also the #1 ranked junior in his class and we talk about what that meant to him as well as how that affected his recruiting process. Most would think that being the #1 ranked junior that his recruiting process was huge and glorious... however Jackson says differently. Koivun is currently enrolled in summer school at Auburn University and is looking to get things rolling this coming semester. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Washington State University Golfer Drayton Joseph. For a majority of Drayton's childhood he was known as a baseball and football player until he torn his rotator cuff which meant only one thing... time to play golf! He saw results pretty fast as he was grinding on his game and started playing in local SoCal junior events like SoCal Junior PGA, Toyota Tour Cups and eventually playing in AJGAs. The results were there and college coaches were seeing them which he soon verbally committed to USD, however the world threw a wrench into the mix as COVID shut down the world and players started coming back for another year of eligibility. Joseph found himself going to Florida Atlantic University where he played his 1st year of college golf and really developed his course management as he talks about. Drayton then found himself in the transfer portal to see what else was out there and he came to the conclusion that Washington State was the place for him and he's currently going into his 4th year with the Cougars. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Southern Methodist University golfer Aaron Jarvis. You don't hear many golfers coming out the Cayman Islands nowadays, but Aaron Jarvis is leading the way for his home country. He first started playing soccer until his brother got introduced to the game and Aaron was hooked as soon as he started playing. As he was developing his game on one of very few courses on the Cayman Islands, he moved to Florida to attend an academy where he was really able to get some exposure with competitive golf. Once he finished his time at the academy, he signed with UNLV which is where he played his first two years of college golf. Outside of his college career, he won the 2022 Latin American Amateur which allowed him to play in the 2022 Masters and Open Championship at St. Andrews. We touch on his experiences playing in those majors as well as the process to transferring to SMU where he'll finish the remaining years of eligibility he has. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features University of Illinois golfer Piercen Hunt. This man has played golf in all sorts of places from his years living in Canada, The Netherlands, Wisconsin, and now Illinois. Of course hockey was a sport he fell in love with because golf was hard to play when there was snow on the ground, but he soon gave everything he had into golf in his early to mid teenage years. He played for his home course team in The Netherlands and when he moved to the states in the state of Wisconsin. Hunt also found a lot of success in his high school years which lead him to playing in some really big junior events in the AJGA circuit. We also touch on his win at the 2019 Western Junior where he came out on top and soon after that he started seeing college coaches rolling in. He committed to the University of Illinois and has loved everything there is to the program from the coaches, teammates, and the practice facilities. Piercen has really seen his game improve over the years, especially his short game he says. He's currently going into his last year of college golf and he wants to make it a memorable one not only for himself, but his family at the University of Illinois. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features professional golfer David Kim. A majority of the guests I have on the podcast either got into the game with the help of a family member or they did it on their own... not David Kim. He doesn't even remember the experience, but his mother said that when he was 3 years old he saw a photo of Tiger Woods in a sports magazine. His mother also told him that after that moment he'd grab anything that would symbolize a golf club and start swinging it. He then started going to the local driving range with his snoopy set of clubs and was hooked! He started playing in U.S. Kids events to get his junior career started then stepped up to SCPGA events which are very competitive in the SoCal area. The proudest moment of his junior career was when he made it to his 1st AJGA event and eventually played in a couple more. Soon after that he was talking to a handful of schools where he ultimately committed to UC Irvine where he spent 4 years developing his game. David is currently a couple years into playing professionally and is getting the season started at PGA Tour Canada where he hopes to do the best he possibly can to move onto the next level. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features BYU alum & newly professional golfer Carson Lundell. The way Carson got into the game of golf is a story you've never heard before. He had no interest in the game of golf until he dislocated his pinky finger at a camp he didn't even want to go to and the only thing he could do in his cast was chip and hit putts. Ever since then, golf has consumed his life! Junior golf was not existent to him and his family, they didn't know where to start with competitive golf. Lundell started playing in local Thursday night matches at the local course and once he started high school golf, he was able to find the golfer he'd eventually turn into. Shooting some really low numbers all throughout his high school career and playing in for some local Utah Junior organizations. Carson tells a story about when he was at the National Championship at PGA National in Florida for his high school team and after winning it, players were asking him where he was going to play college golf. He responded with... "I don't know". He soon committed to BYU where he had the best 5 years of his life and can't believe it's all over already. Carson has recently turned professional since graduating a month ago and is looking to take professional golf head on. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Mississippi State assistant coach Kolton Lapa. Yes, the name Kolton Lapa does sound familiar as he appeared in episode 28. However, he's made the transition from playing professional golf to coaching D1 golf in the SEC. Lapa was at last year's NCAA National Championship behind the ropes missing the coaching aspect of it. A day later he was getting a call from the head coach at Mississippi State asking if he wanted to join him coaching. Kolton had a very tough decision to make and did some soul searching to see if he wanted to throw the towel for a little... at this year's NCAA National Championship he walked down the 1st fairway with his team. Coach Lapa has been enjoying every moment and everything about Mississippi State from developing the players to learning all he can about coaching so that he can help his players even more. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto is a little different as we go over a few things with the podcast, photography business, and summer golf. I've been wanting to give the listeners a little update on how things have been going as well as a quick assessment of how my 1st tournament of the summer went. I'll take you through round-by-round of the 2023 Fresno City Amateur and what my experiences were like getting back into competition golf for this coming summer. We've got some really interesting guests coming on the next couple weeks and you don't want to miss them! I can't thank everyone enough for the all the support and appreciation you show, it really is great to see people interacting both on social media and in person. As always, if you ever see me out on the course taking photos, playing, or wherever.. don't be afraid to stop and stay what's up! Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Arizona State University golfer Michael Mjaaseth. Competitive skiing and soccer are the sports Michael Mjaaseth grew up playing in his home country of Norway. The game of golf didn't come into his life until he joined a summer golf camp when he was 10 years old and he was hooked! Mjaaseth then joined a so-called academy and started to develop his game by playing in local junior events in Norway. Once he saw better results in the local events, he started traveling to different countries to play against the best junior golfers in the world. He found success in junior events in numerous countries and even played in 4 professional events... he even won on that stage. When it came to the recruiting process, he knew going to the U.S. was the best way to develop his game even further and ultimately made his way to ASU. He's currently a freshman and has found success early on by being co-medalist in his 1st college event ever and having multiple top 20 finishes. Mjaaseth and the rest of the Sun devils are preparing for the National Championship at Gray Hawk next week and they're looking to take home some hardware. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features professional golfer Hunter Epson. Golf was always something Hunter did growing up, but he was really invested in soccer and ice hockey as well. Once he started to realize that he could go practice on his own and create his own success, he gave golf all of his attention. He started playing in a lot of local junior events in the Long Beach area like Toyota Tour cups, SCGA events, then a few AJGAs. He started his college career at Pepperdine University where he was making the lineup, but felt he needed a school that better fit him as a player so he went in the transfer portal. A couple months later he found himself coming back to where he was born and raised... Long Beach State University. He was a main contributor to the team over his years there and had quite a resume there. Hunter is currently a couple years into playing professional golf and has played on mini tours, PGA Tour Canada, and most recently gaining full status on the Sunshine Tour. He's looking to get the season underway in South Africa and potentially get into some big events. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features USC Golfer Gavin Aurilia. At a very young age Gavin Aurilia only knew baseball since his father, Rich Aurilia, was a successful baseball player in the MLB. However, around the age of 12 he decided to put baseball to the side and give golf all his attention. He grew up playing a lot of local junior events in the Arizona area, but eventually moved up to the AJGA events which he found success in. One of Aurilia's memorable moments was winning the 2021 IMG Junior Worlds and two 2nd place finishes in AJGA events. After finding success in his junior career, his brother told him he needed to start reaching out to college coaches. Gavin didn't know what level or what schools he could even play for until he started getting in contact with high-level D1 programs. He eventually committed to USC and has been loving every part of being a Trojan especially the membership at Riviera Country Club, which is offered to 3 players on the USC team. Aurilia is heading into his junior year with the Trojans and is looking to get back into contention with the team starting in the fall. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features UCLA assistant coach Patrick Murphy. You don't hear many golfers come from Canada to not only play college golf, but coach it as well. Patrick Murphy is one of those guys! He grew up in Crossfield, Alberta, Canada where golf wasn't the biggest sport to play. He grew up playing hockey like any other Canadian, but was playing in high level amateur events in the Southern California area as well as a couple AJGA events. The ability to shoot low rounds in the 60s and having high finishes in those junior events earned him a spot at UCLA where he didn't know too much about until he took his visits there. He repped the UCLA Bruin gear a lot and played in numerous events for the them. After his college career came to an end, he gave the professional route a try. He cashed a couple checks in the beginning, but was always honest with himself and the game of golf. One thing lead to another and he received a call from his coach at UCLA, Derek Freeman, about the coaching job at UCLA and Murphy is currently in his 3rd season with the team. They have a new head coach Armen Kirakossian from ASU and they're looking to get UCLA back to being the epic powerhouse school they know they can be. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features professional golfer and swing coach Dylan Crowley. As I've said numerous times... every golfer has a different story and Dylan Crowley's is one you don't hear about too often. He's originally from the New York area, but moved to Southern California at a young age. He got into the game of golf by going to a local range just across the street from his house on his own, hitting balls into the late hours of the night. Crowley eventually grew to love the game and got some help from his family members on playing very few, but elite junior/amateur events like qualifying for the U.S. Junior Am, The Ike, and other big East Coast events. He played in a total of 3 junior events and a hand full of amateur events, but placed in the top 5 which was something he didn't expect since he was so new to the competitive side of golf. He then found himself signing a NLI to go play at St. Johns University where he played D1 golf and did pretty well. Soon after his years playing college golf, he turned pro and has been playing on tours like PGA Tour Canada, PGA Latin America, and numerous mini tour events. More recently he's been promoting him giving lessons and really improving the games of his students while playing professional golf. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Fresno State golfer Joseph Lloyd. Joseph grew up in a very saturated area with a ton of talented golfers... Scottsdale, Arizona. He played most of his junior golf in his home state and found great success doing so by having multiple wins like the 2020 Arizona Junior State Championship as well as being medalist at the 2020 Arizona Am. With this success and being ranked 45th on junior golf scoreboard in the class of 2021, he found himself talking to schools like the University of Utah and Colorado. With COVID happening in the middle of his recruiting process, he took the offer at the University of Utah which was something he was excited about. Lloyd loved the facilities there and the campus was gorgeous, but he needed some warmer weather and he found that by taking a visit to Fresno State University with Coach Spencer. Ever since last year, he's been enjoying every second of being a Bulldog! He loves his teammates and they have a lot of common interests which is something that they all enjoy. Joseph is currently a sophomore at Fresno State and has some high, but reachable goals that he's looking to accomplish. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Texas Tech University golfer Calum Scott. What a journey it's been from Nairn, Scotland to teeing it up in his 1st college event at Pebble Beach. It all started with the help of his father getting both him and his brother Sandy into the game, though he didn't get to play much with his brother growing up. Calum grew up playing in anything he could get in whether it was in Scotland or traveling to other countries to play against the best junior golfers. When it came time to the recruiting process, he was able to get some insight from his brother Sandy who was already playing at Texas Tech. One thing lead to another and Calum found himself on a plane to go play golf for Texas Tech University. When he got there he had to adapt to a lot of new things in his life from the different culture and atmosphere of doing both golf and school at the same time. His 1st time ever teeing it up in America was at his 1st college event at Pebble beach... he went on to shoot 69 and finished T20. Calum is currently a sophomore year at TTU and has already made a big impact on the team! Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Alabama alum and professional golfer Charlie Nikitas. What a story Charlie Nikitas has with some amazing experiences and stories. His family was a big into basketball so golf wasn't the main sport in the family, but that didn't stop Charlie from wanting to pursue it. He played in whatever junior events he could get in and had a 2 week stretch of golf that changed his life. He placed high in an AJGA event then went on to qualify for the his 1st ever U.S. Am at the age of 16 years old. Nikitas takes us through his years playing at Miami University where he spent his 4 year splaying D1 golf at which he eventually transferred to Alabama for his final year of eligibility. Charlie tells a great story about the events leading up to him getting the offer to come to Alabama as he was going into yet another U.S. Am qualifier with no clubs and exhausted form a previous trip... you don't want to miss it. He's currently about 8 months into his professional golf career and is getting into any event he possibly can while enjoying every minute of the journey! Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features CSU Bakersfield head coach Tiffanie Yabut. From Omaha, Nebraska to Bakersfield, California... Tiffanie Yabut will go wherever she needs to because she loves coaching that much! Before she was a coach though she was a player, growing up and learning all she could from her father. She had always been around the game and knew she wanted to play at the highest competitive level that she could which is what she set out to do. Her junior days consisted of playing in local junior tours and eventually committed to play college golf at Missouri Western University where she had a ton of great experiences like making the putt to send her team into their 1st ever National Championship appearance. Yabut takes us through that week and sets the stage well for the listeners to feel like they were there when she made the putt. When it came time to post-grad, she got a marketing/sales job and gave the "big girl"job a go for roughly a year or so. All she thought about was golf so she got back into the game she loves and got her 1st coaching job at Winona State University as the head coach of the women's program. Yabut was thrown into the fire and learned a lot of things pretty fast, but she was built for things like that. Tiffanie is currently in her 2nd season at CSU Bakersfield and has a lot of big plans for the program in the next few years. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Colorado State University head coach Michael Wilson. What a journey coach Wilson has been on from growing up on the Monterey Peninsula to coaching his 1st season at Colorado State. Wilson was a player before he was a coach though and earned a scholarship to go play at UC Berkley where he was on the National Championship team. There's a funny story that Coach talks about during his episode about him being in the team van in college. Someone asked their coach, out of all the guys on the team who could he see as a coach someday... Michael's name was brought up. He got into teaching out at the Preserve Golf Club near the Monterey area and his 1st collegiate coaching job was with the University of Washington where he got great experiences coaching under Matt Thurmond. After 2 seasons with the Huskies, next stop was Long Beach State where he spent a fair amount of his coaching career at. He really developed the program at Long Beach State and all he wanted to do was get better each day which is what he did. Coach Wilson is currently in his 1st season with the Rams and is looking to do the same thing he did at Long Beach State... create an outstanding culture and compete! Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features University of Arizona golfer Chase Sienkiewicz. My first impression on Chase Sienkiewicz's game back at the Sacramento City Amateur when he was 16 was... wow this kid hits a mile. Golf wasn't the only sport he played growing up though, he was pretty involved in basketball at the same time. It wasn't until his junior/senior year of high school that he "closed his eyes and saw himself pursing golf". His last 2 years of high school/amateur golf is where his career started trending after finishing finishing 2nd in the IMG Junior World Championship and qualifying for the 2018 U.S. Am. This allowed him to receive a scholarship to go play at a school he's had a close relationship to... the University of Arizona. His college career started off very much like his junior career, finding himself and is now a world class player. He's even developed relationships with world class players like Scott Stallings and Bryson Dechambeau that help him along the way in the game of golf. Sienkiewicz is currently in his senior year at Arizona and is looking to graduate this semester to get his professional career going. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features University of Nevada, Las Vegas golfer Ben Sawaia. Ben is the definition of playing for his city because he was born and raised in the state of Nevada! He played both soccer and golf growing up, but he had to make a decision to play one or the other. It's safe to say that golf was the right path for him as he was ranked 2nd in the state of Nevada in his junior golf days! Along with that accomplishment, he made big appearances in both local Nevada events and high level AJGA tournaments. When it came time to where he wanted to go play college golf, he had a few options at some of the best schools in the country. However, there's no place like home for Ben Sawaia and he ended up committing to UNLV to become a Rebel. Ever since his freshmen year at UNLV, he's been enjoying every second of it. The community and support he has around him is something he's truly grateful for and looks to help put UNLV back on the map. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Michigan State University golfer Troy Taylor II. From a young age, Troy thought he'd get into basketball as his father was a top 25 player at Ohio State. However, he found himself really attracted to the game of golf which was assisted by his father who was deeply into the game after his basketball career. Troy got started playing U.S. Kids junior events and eventually worked his way up to playing AJGA invitationals which he always wanted to win one. When it came time to the recruiting process his father guided him, but Troy found himself building connections with top programs like Ohio State University, Michigan State University, and many others. Taylor II always thought he'd go to Ohio State because his father had such a legacy there, but he felt very at home when visiting Michigan State. Troy is currently a graduate student and wouldn't change a thing from his experiences playing for the Spartans. He's been in the winners circle, contributed to many team wins, and is looking to enjoy every bit of his last semester of college golf. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Santa Clara University head coach Andrew Larkin. If you want to hear someone that is passionate about coaching and truly cares about their players then listen to Andrew Larkin's journey! It all started growing up in the Los Angeles area playing both golf and soccer. Larkin was passionate about both and went on to play both sports at Occidental College which is pretty rare to hear. Once he finished playing golf and soccer at Occidental, he got into coaching at his alma mater at the age of 22. He soon adapted to coaching and did a lot for the program at Occidental by raising money for a 2,500 square foot on-campus facility and much more. After his time at Occidental, he became the assistant coach at UCLA under Coach Freemen which he learned a ton from his years there. As most college coaches, Larkin wanted to become a head coach and he made sure that wherever he went that it'd the right fit. He's currently in his 3rd season as the head coach at Santa Clara and is loving every second of it! He's looking to develop the program to compete for WCC Championships and ultimately for NCAA National Titles. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Wake Forest University golfer Marshall Meisel. You probably don't know many people from Chevy Chase, Maryland... well you're in luck because you're about to hear Marshall Meisel's journey. He got into the game at a very young age with the help of his father who might not have been the best of players, but truly enjoyed the game. His reasoning for getting his son into the game was that it'd be a great skill to have in the business world. It's safe to say that was a good decision on their part because he's currently a sophomore at Wake Forest University and is making huge strides in his game! He's be able to make multiple appearances and be a contributor to the team in different ways. Marshall is looking forward the most to developing even more over his years at Wake Forest and win as much as he can with his fellow Deacons. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features USC commit Bailey Shoemaker. What a career this young lady has had and she's not even in college yet! She started getting into the game with the help of her father who was an avid golfer himself. She grew up playing a 9 hole course that a family relative built themselves! Bailey got started playing in competitive U.S. Kids events and was enjoying the start of her junior career. Once she got older, she started getting invited to AJGA invitationals where she found herself struggling against kids that were 3 to 4 years old than her. However, that was only the beginning of who Bailey Shoemaker is today, ever since 2020 she's proved to be one of the best amateurs out there! Since 2020, she's qualified for big events the Women's U.S. Am, U.S. Girls Junior Am, Women's U.S. Open, and numerous LPGA Tour events... she never missed a cut in any of these. You might be thinking, why doesn't she turn pro and start making money? Shoemaker thinks differently and committed to USC at a very young age so that she has a backup plan in case golf doesn't work out. Bailey is enjoying the remaining months before she gets going at USC and she can't wait to get started as a Trojan. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Charlie Reiter, Dylan Vanderveer, Gavin Cohen, and Mason Glinski the guys from Only G0lf. We have 4 podcast alum making their return this week, but with a new platform they've created called Only G0lf! Each of these guys played D1 golf at competitive universities and since they've graduated in the last year, they've started their professional golf careers. They're playing in anything they can get into from mini tour events to Monday Qualifiers and posting it on their Instagram page for all to see. Not only are they posting about their road trips and tournaments, but also their fun side games they play. Although they have a lot of goals for their platform and are enjoying the process, they're laser focused on their golf careers to eventually be the best in the world! Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Arizona State University golfer Josele Ballester. The Ballester has a very athletic background as Josele's parents competed in the Olympics multiple times and his mother even has a gold medal. From a young age, Josele was always into tennis and swim, but golf is what stuck out to him the most. He decided to go all in on golf when he started to see his game develop and not to mention started practicing with legendary golfer, Sergio Garcia! Ballester has played in numerous high level junior events in different parts of the world from his home country Spain, Japan, and even the U.S. College golf was something Josele always knew he wanted to do and had universities like Arizona State and Oklahoma State interested in him. After his visit at Arizona State, he knew it was meant to be and bought a Sun Devil sweatshirt at the airport right after. Josele is currently in his sophomore year at ASU and is looking to become a big contributor/leader for his fellow Sun Devils! Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features University of Oregon golfer Owen Avrit. From a young boy at The First Tee to playing as the #1 golfer for the University of Oregon... Owen Avrit has come a long ways. Growing up in the Central Coast area of California, Owen picked up the game at a very young age with the help of his parents and brother. Playing in any junior tournament they could play in which ranged from Ventura Junior Golf Events, Future Champions, and JTNCs. With the help of his brother and resume he developed from high school golf/junior golf, Avrit was able to secure a scholarship to go play at Long Beach State University. After a year of outstanding play and COVID canceling the season, he wanted a personal change of scenery. It only took him 3 days to land his dream school and that was the University of Oregon! Since then he's been one of the main contributors to the team and looks forward to giving it his all for his fellow Ducks. Beyond college golf, Owen is determined to become the best player in the world on the PGA Tour and is preparing himself now for that moment. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features San Jose State University Golfer Antonia Malate. Monterey area has always been known for their spectacular golf courses that everyone dreams of playing... Antonia Malate grew up playing them. Her golf journey got started with the help of her father always being there to help her get better and push her to achieve the goals she had set for herself. Malate's junior career consisted of playing in NCGA and JTNC events that had really good competition which helped her develop a great foundation. This allowed her to qualify for events like the IMG Junior Worlds, the U.S. Women's Amateur, and win the 2018 NCGA Women's Amateur! With this resume she decided to take it to the next level and started reaching out to colleges in the California area. She was really looking for a university that would trust/believe in her so that she could develop even more as a player. She committed to San Jose State University and is currently in her 5th year as a Spartan. She's looking to go out with a bang as this is her last semester of college golf and wants to spend as much time with her teammates who she dearly loves. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Pepperdine University Golfer Sam Choi. If you like golf and want to hear some good stories then you'll want to listen to Sam Choi's journey. It all started in South Korea where young Sam was getting things going with both golf and life. At a young age his family moved to Southern California and Choi had a lot of questions about this move. His junior career took off as he started playing in local SCPGA events and branched out to high level events in AJGA and Junior Worlds. College golf wasn't something Sam planned on doing because he "just wanted to turn pro and make money!" That eventually changed after some consideration and found himself accepting an offer to go play at the University of New Mexico where he prevailed! As his time at UNM was coming to an end, he had an extra year of eligibility to play around with. He's currently finishing his college career playing for the Pepperdine Waves and is enjoying every minute of it. Choi and his fellow Waves are looking to do some damage this next semester and giving all they have at Nationals! Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Arizona State University golfer Luke Potter. The game of golf was always something young Luke Potter was interested in because everything was on him. He was able to have a very successful junior career playing in local junior tours in the San Diego area to AJGA events as well as high level amateur events. He had a very impressive win at the 2020 Maridoe Amateur when he was only 16 years-old which Potter says is his most memorable moment from his junior career. With all his success came the west coast D1 universities wanting him badly and he committed to Arizona State before he started high school and is now in his freshmen year as a Sun Devil. He's off to a very solid start and has big goals of being one of the better players to come out of the program. Potter and the rest of the Sun Devils are looking forward to this coming semester as they contend for a National Championship and get revenge after last year. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Oklahoma State University Golfer Maddison Hinson-Tolchard. From a land down under, Maddison began her golf journey at the age of 2 which is the definition of starting them young. Growing up in the Australian Junior Golf scene was definitely competitive Tolchard says, but as she traveled to the U.S. for junior tournaments and she felt those were even more intense! At the age of 16, she won the Australian Girls Amateur Championship which got her a spot in her 1st Professional event at the Australian Open. When it came time to the recruiting process, not a ton of people were thinking about going to college at the time and Maddison talks about how that wasn't much of a thought for her either until she started looking more into it. She had numerous universities reach out to her from the U.S. and ultimately committed to Oklahoma State Univeristy where she's now a junior. Tolchard is a main contributor to her team and the Cowgirls are looking forward to the spring semester as they start out in the Bahamas and work their way towards a National Championship! Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Southern Methodist University golfer Zach Kingsland. It all started with playing the Wii golf game at his grandma's house and Zach Kingsland thought... why not take this to a real course? That's what he's done ever since and he started playing in junior events in his home state of Texas. As his game developed he started getting more into the high level events like the Legends Junior Tour and AJGA events around the country. Not only did he play competitive junior golf, but his high school team was even more competitive as most of his teammates went on to play at D1 programs. Kingsland takes us through his recruiting process and explains why he wanted to play for both Coach Parra and Wilkins at SMU. Zach is apart of a very talented freshmen class at SMU and is looking to do some damage in his college career! Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Auburn University commit Anna Davis. Her golf journey began when he father got both her and her brother into the game and hasn't looked back since. She played in local junior events in the San Diego area before stepping up to the high-level AJGA events which she found success in quick. This past year has been a one that Davis will never forget as she won on the AJGA circuit and found herself playing in the 2022 Augusta National Women's Amateur... which she won as a 16 year-old. After her exciting victory there, she went on to make cuts in numerous LPGA Tour events and play in 2 majors which opened her eyes to professional golf. Many were curious if she'd stay amateur or turn pro and Anna goes in depth on her decision to stay amateur as well as the exciting news of her committing to Auburn University. Davis is a very established player with a ton of confidence in herself and she's looking forward to what the game of golf throws at her. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features University of Texas Golfer Brian Stark. In the previous months Stark had entered the transfer portal and the 29th ranked amateur in the world is now on the move! Brian has really became a star in the college/amateur golf world from his years playing at Oklahoma State and is really excited to be playing for Coach Fields. Brian dives into whats schools he was talking to as well and what his future looks like for the remainder of his college career. Of course college golf isn't where Stark's journey ends... listen in to hear what his plans are post-grad and how he feels his game stacks up to the best in the world. Brian and the rest of the talented UT program are really looking forward to coming out of the gates firing in the spring and winning another National Championship. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Pepperdine University Golfer Luke Gifford. Who would've thought that a Florida boy would be playing college golf in Malibu, California! Mr. Gifford is that man, however it wasn't until recently that he made the switch to Malibu. Growing up in the Boca Raton area, Luke's junior golf days consisted of high competition every time he was teeing it up. This allowed him to really develop his game and start looking at his future playing college golf. He makes the argument that if you're from Florida you either want to be a Gator or a Seminole, he wanted to be a Bull at USF. He played his 4 years there and is now currently taking his 5th year at Pepperdine where they have a very talented team. Gifford and his fellow Waves are looking to do some damage this next semester and give winning Nationals a run! Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Southern Methodist University golfer Will Sides. Growing up in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area, there were a lot of competitive junior golfers which allowed Sides to really develop as a player. With his success from high level tournaments like AJGAs and the Western Junior Invitational, he found himself committing to SMU quick! Since starting the season at SMU, Will has enjoyed every second of being apart of the program and has had some solid finishes with a T20 at their home event and a T13 at the Cal Poly Invitational. Something that Sides contributes to his early success is how he's switched from putting right handed to left handed, which you don't see too often. Will is apart of a very talented freshmen class at SMU and is looking to do some damage in his college career! Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Long Beach State Golfer Isaac Rodea. Isaac takes us through what it was like playing golf against some of the best juniors in the world in the San Diego area and he explains how those experiences developed him as a player. With his success in junior golf, he found himself accepting an offer to go play at Long Beach State where he's currently a senior. Over his years of playing junior and college golf, his mentality has changed by making things simple and just enjoying the game more. Both him and the team at Long Beach State finished the semester with a lot of success and they're looking to carry this momentum into next semester. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Univeristy of North Carolina Golfer Ryan Burnett. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Stanford Univeristy Assistant Coach Cole Buck. Coach Buck's golf journey began in a little town called Pampa, Texas and since then he's traveled to many different places with amazing experiences! His junior career consisted of playing on numerous Texas junior tours as well as AJGA tournaments, but when he was going into his sophomore year of high school he transferred to the Jim McLean Golf Academy where he got really good, really fast. His dream school had always been TCU and he was able to live that dream out by playing a couple years for the Frogs until he started getting into coaching. His first coaching job was an intern position with the Strength and Conditioning staff at TCU where he was able to find his love coaching. Since then he's interned with AJGA, coached a high school team, and 3 D1 programs in New York, Tennessee, and now in Palo Alto. Hearing all the experiences and places he's been to get to where he's at today is quite impressive at such a young age. Coach Buck is looking to coach for the rest of his time and do everything he can to help Stanford do the best they possibly can. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features University of Tennessee golfer Kayla Holden. When someone says they were born into the game, you automatically should think of Kayla Holden! Both of her parents love the game of golf and she was always around professional golf as her father caddied for legendary player, Bernhard Langer. Growing up in Florida helps support that statement as well and Holden played most of her junior career on tours in the state of Florida with occasional tournaments outside the state. When it came time to the recruiting process, she had no idea what to do or what the best way to go about the journey. Once she made a player profile and emailed some schools, she found herself stepping foot on the campus at Tennessee. Since then she's found success in the game not only in college, but by qualifying for USGA events and her most recent win at the Sea Island Women's Amateur. Holden is currently a junior at Tennessee and is looking to do big things with her teammates all while having fun of course. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features University of Texas Golfer Mason Nome. Mason was born and raised in the state of Texas and had committed to UT before he even started high school. Between the time he committed to starting at UT, he played in high level AJGA invitationals and found great success in them. When it came time to start playing at UT, he was more than ready to go and play with teammates like Cole Hammer, the Coody brothers, and so many good players. Nome takes us through his years at UT and what he's been able to learn from not only his teammates, but alumni like Jordan Spieth, Scottie Scheffler, and many more. Mason was also a contributor to the NCAA National Championship team in 2022 and gives great insight on what that winning feeling was like. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features University of Colorado Boulder Golfer Dylan McDermott. Dylan's journey started back when he would mirror his father's swing in their garage and ever since then he's been in love with the game. Being from the Granite Bay area he started out playing at The First Tee and many other junior organizations in Northern California. As his game started to progress, he moved up the ladder and started playing in AJGA events where he was able to get more looks from colleges. McDermott had a pretty impressive junior career by becoming the youngest player to ever win the Memorial Amateur at the age of 17 and placing well in AJGA/USGA events. Now Dylan is in his Sophomore season at CU and is off to a hot start with a win at the Fight Irish Classic against a stacked field which has allow given McDermott more confidence in himself. Him and his teammates at CU are looking to play well in tournaments this season and get to Nationals! Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Univeristy of Georgia Golfer Maxwell Ford. Rarely do you see two brothers growing up together and eventually playing D1 golf at the same time, but you see it here with David and Maxwell Ford. Max takes us through his years playing junior and high school golf, but things get interesting as Maxwell decided to go to UGA over UNC like his brother. People have asked him before "Do you think about what would've happened if you went to UNC?", but he hasn't regretted his decision one bit. His coaches at UGA have seen guys like Chris Kirk, Keith Mitchell, and Brendan Todd come through their program which is something Max touches on in this episode and how he's learning a ton from his coaches. Maxwell is looking to go into battle with a very talented Georgia Bulldog team this season and improve on his Freshmen year. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Korn Ferry Tour Player Kevin Velo. When people say "you're on a heater" you think of the way Kevin Velo has been playing. Since Kevin's 1st appearance on the podcast he's continued to play in professional on numerous tours and has now found himself with conditional status on the Korn Ferry Tour. Of course it wasn't as easy as it sounds. Velo continued to play on mini tours until it was time for PGA Tour Latin America Q-School where he was looking to get starts and quickly found success which earned him full status on tour. Through those weeks there were a lot of highs and lows and Kevin takes us through his thought process through those times. Velo is looking forward to getting the season going and securing that full-time Korn Ferry Tour card. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Georgia Tech golfer Aidan Tran. Aidan started playing the game of golf as early as he could hold a club and got right into tournament golf at the age of 5! He's been in the spot light ever since his mother posted a YouTube video of him practicing at such a young age and the local news channel found him quick. Tran played on many junior tours in the area growing up from U.S. Kids to AJGAs which helped him develop as a player. When it came time for the recruiting process, he communicated with a few schools and found himself attracted to the first school he ever talked with and that was Georgia Tech. Aidan is currently a Freshmen at GT and is looking to be a main contributor to the team. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Univeristy of North Carolina Golfer David Ford. Focused, determined, and fun is the best way to describe how David Ford likes to go about his business in the game of golf. David's journey started when he was a young kid as his Dad got both him and his brother into the game of the golf. Growing in Georgia, he went to a private high school called Rivers Academy that didn't even have a golf team until him and a few guys, including his brother, got a team together. After his time playing in high school and high level junior events like AJGA, USGA, and being ranked as the #1 player in the Rolex Junior Rankings, he had to make a decision on where he wanted to play college golf. Ford is heading into his sophomore year at UNC and is looking to do some damage alongside Austin Greaser, Dylan Menante, Ryan Burnett, and the rest of his fellow Tar Heel teammates. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Iowa State Univeristy Assistant Coach Taylor Riggs. Taylor's journey starts in the state of Kentucky where basketball is a common sport to play, but golf is what stood out the most for him. Growing up he played in junior events against guys like Justin Thomas which really opened his eyes up and he worked his tail off to get a scholarship to play at Eastern Kentucky University. When his time at EKU was coming to an end he decided to become the graduate assistant at his alma mater. Taylor's coaching career can be compared to what players go through in college, going from school to school getting experience under their belt. Riggs has many years of coaching under his belt in different divisions and not only was the coach for the women's program, but the men's side as well. Coach Riggs is going into his 2nd season with the Cyclones and is looking to do all he can for his players/program! Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features University of Nevada, Las Vegas golfer Yuki Moriyama. His junior career was something only junior golfers would dream of from playing around the world in junior tournaments to being the 1st Japanese golfer to qualify for the U.S. Junior Am 3 times in a row. Yuki goes in depth on how his success helped him get a ton of looks by top Division I programs and how he ended on committing to University of Oregon where he spent a couple of seasons playing at. It wasn't until right after this year's NCAA National Championship, he entered the transfer portal and he was back in the recruiting process. Moriyama tells us why he chose UNLV and how they made him feel special. Yuki and the Rebels are looking forward to getting the season going so they can show the true colors of the UNLV program. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features ASU alum and professional golfer Cameron Sisk. With this being the first returning guest on Scrambling with Dylan Otto, there was some catching up involved with Sisk's senior year at Arizona State University and the experiences from his point of view. With his amazing results in his senior year, he placed 14th in the PGATourU Rankings and Cameron goes in depth on what the transition has been like. Sisk is currently playing professionally on PGA Tour Canada and has been succeeding in such a short amount of time and making money. Not only is he doing great things on the course, but he's also signed endorsement deals with Taylormade and Adidas Golf which is always an interesting topic to talk about. Cameron had such a great career at ASU and he's looking to giving everything he's got to make a name for himself on tour! Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Loyola Marymount golfer Riley Lewis. From snowing days in Idaho to the bright sunshine in Los Angeles, Riley Lewis has came along ways in his golf career. He grew up playing golf alongside his brother who were always competing against each other. Riley and his family eventually moved to Arizona where he really developed his game and had great success in local junior tours. His past results and tournament experience landed him a scholarship to play at LMU in beautiful Los Angeles where he's currently going into his junior year and looks to continue both his individual and team success! LMU is on the rise and the guys are looking to "grab a couple more wins” and make it a memorable one! Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Arizona State University golfer Ashley Menne. Ashley started her golf journey with the help of her father and brother back when they lived in Singapore. She grew up always wanting to beat her brother in anything they did and to this day, she loves competing. The Menne family made their way to Arizona which is where Ashley spent most of her years developing her game and traveling to numerous junior events. Her resume is quite impressive with over 40 junior victories and playing on the national level! In her sophomore year of high school, she committed to play college golf in her home state at ASU. She came out of the gates firing with a couple awesome seasons and is currently heading into her junior year. Ashley plans on enjoying the remaining years of her college career and will do anything to win! Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features USC Golfer Brianna Navarrosa. Listen in to hear how the California girl grew up playing in the most competitive junior tournaments and the amount of success she had. A couple major accomplishments were winning the 2019 Canadian Women's Am, playing in the 2019 Junior Solheim Cup, numerous others! Her success lead her to committing to USC at a very young age, but she's now going into her junior year and has her sights set on doing the best she can for the Lady Trojans. USC has a very talented/young team and they're looking to make some noise not only this year, but years to come. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features San Diego State University Head Coach Lauren Dobashi. If you were to tell Coach Dobashi that she'd be a head coach at a D1 program, she'd more than likely tell you "No way!". That's the beauty of her journey! From her playing career at UC Davis to getting the head coaching job at San Diego State, she's seen many different sides of college golf. After graduating and playing for her Coach, Anne Walker, she got right into coaching which wasn't the plan. Then she made the move from UC Davis to Stanford University where she spent 8 seasons coaching alongside Anne Walker once again. The experiences she's had at both universities are absolutely astonishing and now that she's going into her 2nd season at SDSU, she's ready to move up the rankings. Her plans for her players and program are something she takes very serious and you definitely want to keep an eye out on the Aztecs! Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Arkansas State University golfer Jack Maxey. Golf wasn't the first sport that Jack showed interest in. Being from England, he wanted to get into football or soccer as we call it in the USA. However, he couldn't start soccer until he got old enough so he got some golf lessons. At a young age, Maxey started dealing with heart issues and couldn't get his heart rate up too high. After a couple heart surgeries, he was able to perform at his full strength! Jack takes us through his recruiting process being that he'd never stepped foot on US soil, he had to do the best he could with finding schools. He landed on Keiser University in Palm Beach, Florida which he had both individual and team success winning Nationals his freshmen year as a team and a few individual titles. Jack finished his freshmen year with a 71 scoring average and 3rd in GolfStat rankings. He's now looking forward to attending Arkansas State Univeristy in the Fall to play D1 golf and let his golf game take care of the rest. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features SMU Assistant Coach Brandon Wilkins. You see a lot of people that are from the state of Texas either move away and come back to Texas or they never leave. Brandon's golf journey is just that! He grew up in a small town called Aledo, Texas and was a solid player throughout his junior career shooting low numbers with the occasional high number. Wilkins played his first two years of college golf at McLennan Community College where he was able to develop his game and see what competitive golf was like. After his time at McLennan he found himself playing for Abilene Christian University, but that transition itself threw some obstacles at Wilkins. Professional golf wasn't something Brandon wanted to get into and soon landed his first coaching job at his alma mater. Since then he's loved every second of coaching and the places it's taken him. Coach Wilkins is going into his 3rd season with SMU and is looking to do the best job he possibly can for not only his players, but for a program he believes in. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Penn State at Harrisburg golfer Josh Africa. From his first set of golf clubs to doing TikTok dances during COVID, Josh Africa is all about having fun. Africa always knew he had a love for the game of golf as he tried multiple sports growing up, but he always saw himself going back to golf. Josh takes us through his years learning the game from his family as well as his best friend Everett Whiten Jr. and how he tied the lowest round recorded at Penn State at Harrisburg! Josh is currently a senior going into his 5th year playing for the Lions and he's looking to finish on a high note playing wise, but mostly looks forward to getting that engineering degree and entering a new chapter in his life. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Grand Canyon University Assistant Coach Michael Schaloum. Michael's golf journey started at the age of 2 and some of his family claims it was even younger, but that wasn't the only sport he played growing up. Tennis was in the picture for Michael in high school and even though he went on the tennis court to compete, it was always golf in his eyes. Schaloum started his college career at the University of Redlands, but made a quick switch to the College of the Desert which he had a fair amount of success at. He then transferred to GCU to play D1 golf which was always the dream he'd tell himself growing up. Not only did he finish his playing career there, but he has started his coaching career there as well! The 9 to 5 job straight out of college wasn't cutting it and he knew he had to get back into golf. Coach Schaloum loves everything about GCU and even though he has big plans for his players/program, he's laser focused on being the best coach he can be. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features San Jose State University golfer Kris Stiles. When Kris Stiles says he has a unique story that you don't hear very often, he means it. Kris grew up in the Palmdale/Lancaster area and got into the game of golf from his father and uncle as they were playing a Tiger Woods game on their Nintendo Wii. His father took him to the range and when he saw that first shot fly in the air, he never looked back. Stiles takes through his junior career playing in local and national events which he found himself winning. Once he got this success early on, it was time for the recruiting process and he was thrown a bit of a curve ball during this time. Kris is currently going into his junior season with the spartans and he's looking to make some noise not only individually, but overall with his team. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Seattle University golfer Alex Fowke. Alex goes in depth on how he grew up in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada playing hockey for multiple junior leagues and giving it his all to the sport he loved from a young age. Golf wasn't a big part of his life until he made the decision to stop playing hockey and go all in on golf 3 years ago! His junior golf career was much shorter than others, but that didn't stop him from finding success early on. Alex made as many phone calls as he possibly could and eventually made his way to the U.S. to play college golf. He's currently grinding away at Seattle University learning all he can not only about competitive golf, but about himself. Listen in to hear Alex's journey from grinding on the ice to battling it out in competition with his teammates at Seattle University. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features USC Assistant Golf Coach Matt Walton. Matt started his journey in his home country of England where football (soccer) was his main thing. There was nothing he wanted to be other than a professional footballer, however that changed as he got older and more into golf. Once it was time to start college he decided to get serious about the recruiting process and was seeing what his options were like in the USA. Walton had great experiences playing both junior college and NAIA college golf and when it came time to graduating, he got into the instruction side of golf. Coach Walton bounced around with instruction and teaching jobs until he landed his first college coaching job and thanks to Coach McGraw and many others for the networking, he's currently at USC where he's heading into his 3rd season with the team. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Howard University Golfer Everett Whiten Jr. Everett started his golf journey when he was in 8th grade and was hooked from the beginning. Whiten found success early when he qualified for the 2nd Annual Drive, Chip, and Putt championship which is played at Augusta National. You might recognize him as the boy in the white Nike bucket hat featured on SportsCenter back in 2015. After his junior and high school career ended, he committed to playing at Hampton University which was a great home for him until the program was cut during COVID. However, Everett got picked up immediately by Coach Puryear and the Howard University program was born. Since he started at Howard, Whiten has the honor of playing alongside his talented teammates, coaches, and guys like Stephen Curry who back the program at Howard. Even though Everett has a couple years left at Howard, he's already getting experiences playing in professional events on the APGA and Korn Ferry Tour. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features University of Florida golfer Taylor Roberts. Taylor starts her story with being born and raised in the Sunshine State of Florida, playing golf with the help of her grandparents. More specifically playing with her grandma and her friends just having a good time getting familiar with the game. It wasn't until the age of 10 that she played in her first junior event and the rest was history. Being a natural with no swing coach, she found success on local junior tours as well as qualifying for the U.S. Junior Girls' Championship not once, but three times! She started her college career at Florida State University and then COVID hit and it was time for a change. She entered the transfer portal and is now a Gator! Roberts redshirted her first semester at UF and is itching to get back to playing competitive golf with her teammates in the fall! Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features USC Golfer Michaela Morard. The definition of starting them young is what Michaela Morard is being that she started at the age of 2 years and has taken off since. Morard takes us through what junior golf was like playing in high level AJGA tournaments and being selected for teams like the Wyndham Cup and Junior Solheim Cup. Being from Alabama, she wanted to stay close to home which she went to her first year of college, but it was time for a change. Michaela is currently a sophomore at USC and is focused on performing the best she can with her fellow Trojans. USC has a very talented/young team and they're looking to make some noise not only this year, but years to come. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Texas Tech University Golfer Ludvig Åberg. Ludvig dives into what it was like growing up in Sweden and how golf wasn't his main focus at a young age. While high school golf isn't as big in Sweden, he was able to turn to the Swedish National team which he joined and got to travel all around the world to play in tournaments. Once Ludvig made his way to the U.S. to play at Texas Tech, it was a whole new world for him. Since then, he hasn't turned back and has played some amazing golf not only in college events, but at high level amateur events. Ludvig touches on his win at the Jones Cup Invitational which earned him a spot to play with the best players in the world on the PGA Tour for a week. The #3 ranked amateur in the world looks to do all he can for his team heading into postseason and they'll definitely be a threat to others! Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Professional Golfer and Pepperdine University Alumni Josh McCarthy. Josh grew up playing multiple sports until he fully decided to play golf and developed a very impressive junior career with wins with multiple organizations like JGANC, JTNC, and AJGA. McCarthy knew he wanted to play college golf so he had his sights set on a handful of schools which he ultimately committed to Pepperdine. McCarthy had a great run in his 5 years and ending it on the highest note you possibly could! Josh is currently in his 1st year as professional and takes us through some of his goals for the remaining year. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Pepperdine University Golfer Joe Highsmith. Joe is from the Tacoma, Washington area and he didn't start getting serious about the game of golf until the age of 8. His junior career started when he was 10 years-old which was the age his mother let him start playing in tournaments and since then he hasn't looked back! Highsmith has had quite the resume for both college and amateur tournaments as he's qualified for 9 USGA events including the 2021 U.S. Open as well as a team member of the 2021 National Championship team for the Waves. Joe and the rest of the team are looking forward to the remainder of this semester and defending their title at Nationals this year! Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features San Diego State golfer Sara Kjellker. Sara takes us through her years growing up and playing golf in Sweden with her family as well as what it was like playing for the Swedish National Team. With her impressive resume of tournaments and a close friend that attended SDSU before her, she decided to commit to SDSU as soon as she was offered. Kjellker explains some of the difficulties that came along with going to a school in a different country, but she found her groove pretty quick with the golf aspect. Sara is currently in her 5th year at SDSU and is looking to make some noise at conference before she turns pro at the end of the semester! Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Wake Forest University golfer Scotty Kennon. Scotty had a really cool upbringing as his father was a caddy at Bandon Dunes and he played a big role in him getting into the game as well as hearing his experiences playing in high level junior/amateur events. Kennon was an elite player growing up as he was ranked 13th at one point and to this day he's still a behemoth of an athlete. Scotty is currently in his freshmen year at Wake Forest and the team as a whole are determined to do the best they can week-in-week-out so that when postseason comes around they'll be ready. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features University of Texas Golfer Parker Coody. Parker talks about how his father got him and his twin brother, Pierceson, into the game of golf which wasn't the only sport Parker played at a young age. Coody didn't start getting serious with golf until the 9th grade and he hasn't looked back since! Throughout his high school and junior golf years, he developed a good amount of success which allowed him to get noticed by powerhouse schools. Parker takes us through his years at UT and what he's been able to learn from not only his teammates, but alumni like Jordan Spieth, Scottie Scheffler, and so many more. The Longhorns are full of talent and they're willing to do whatever it takes to win a NCAA National Championship title. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features San Diego State commit Tommy Stephenson. Tommy goes in depth on what kind of golfer he was from a young age to what his junior golf days were like playing in different junior tournaments and the U.S. Junior Am. Stephenson started his college career playing at Fresno State University where he's had a good amount of success and has recently made the decision to transfer to San Diego State University in the coming semesters. Stephenson is passionate about playing the best golf he possibly can and he's looking forward to starting his career as an Aztec so that he can get his game to the next level! Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Pepperdine University Golfer Derek Hitchner. Derek describes what it was like growing up playing golf in Minnesota where you can't play golf year round as well as what rotation of tournaments he'd play in at a young age. Hitchner takes us through what his recruiting process was like and how his mother urged him to travel across the pond to a golf camp which would eventually change his life. Derek is currently in his senior year and looks to take advantage of his 5th year so that he can get everything he can out of the program at Pepperdine. The Waves have a very talented team as usual and their looking to accept challenges so that they'll be ready to defend at Nationals. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Stanford University golfer Sadie Englemann. Sadie goes in depth on how she started playing golf at the age of 4 from the help of her father and ever since then she hasn't looked back. Englemann talks about her experiences playing in the 2019 Junior Solheim Cup and the 2021 Augusta National Women's Am which are some incredible events that had some amazing experiences. She's currently in her Sophomore year at Stanford and Sadie takes us through what it was like when she first got to Stanford compared to how things are nowadays. The women on the Stanford team are very talented with players like Rachel Heck, Rose Zhang, and so many more and they're looking forward to getting back to Nationals to take home the title. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Pepperdine University Golfer Ian Maspat. Ian dives into how he comes from a family of golfers with his uncle getting him and his brothers into the game as well as what his junior career was like playing in Toyota Tour Cup and AJGA events. Maspat is currently in his Freshmen year at Pepperdine University, but that wasn't the original plan because he was committed to another university beforehand. Ian has came out of the gates firing in his college career with an individual win at The Prestige and numerous high finishes. Both him and the Pepperdine Waves are looking to continue the good play and defend their National Championship title. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features CSU San Marcos Coach and LPGA Tour veteran Tiffany Joh. Tiffany talks about how she was a late bloomer in the game of golf and Joh goes in depth on her experiences playing at UCLA as well as the transition from college golf to professional golf. Tiff had an amazing amateur career being a 4 time All-American at UCLA to having such a great career on the LPGA Tour. She's officially stopped competing as of last year and is now starting her new journey in coaching. With all the knowledge and experiences she's been through in her playing career, there's no doubt that she'll be known as one of the best coaches around. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features UNLV Golfer Caden Fioroni. Caden talks about how he was so into the game of golf that he started playing at the age of 2 and hasn't looked back since. Fioroni goes in depth on what his junior career was like playing in local junior tournaments as well as playing in the U.S. Junior AM and traveling to Japan to compete. Caden is known as the "California Kid" from San Diego and you know his presence when you see him because of the swagger he has on the course which his coach at UNLV calls him the Swag Master. Fioroni is a very talented player and is looking to be a top level player for the remainder of his time in the game. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features LPGA Tour Rookie Gina Kim. Gina talks about how she got into the game of golf through a couple of family members and she explains how she wasn't too big of a fan of golf when she was younger. Kim developed tremendously as a player from her junior golf career which consisted of qualifying for 2016 Junior Ryder Cup, 2017 Junior Solheim Cup, and the 2017 LPGA Volunteers of America Texas Shootout before the age of 18. Gina takes us through her recruiting process and what her years playing for Duke University were like. Gina has qualified and played in every amateur tournament you can think of from her first junior tournament to being on the 2021 Curtis Cup team and she's looking forward to getting her professional career started as she's claimed her LPGA Tour card. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Ohio State University golfer Maxwell Moldovan. Max dives into how his father got him into the game of golf at such a young age that his first tournament he played in was at the age of 7 as well as how much success he had playing in high level junior/amateur events before he even started college. Moldovan talks about his experiences playing the 2019 U.S. AM and the Junior President's Cup and how he was able to start his time at OSU with tons of confidence. Maxwell has started off his college career with tremendous accomplishments and stats which he looks to continue improving on so that him and the rest of the team can contend at the National Championship. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features University of Oklahoma Golfer Drew Goodman. Drew talks about how he grew up as a pretty athletic kid playing all sorts of sports including golf and when he was in the 6th grade he decided to put all his time into the game of golf. Goodman goes in depth on what his recruiting process was like and how he felt OU was the best fit for him. Drew goes in depth on what the program is like at OU and so far he's had a great start to his college career by contributing to the team's success in the fall of 2021 and is looking to only improve as the years go on. The OU program as a whole has tons of talent from the players to the coaches and they're looking to get back to the NCAA National Championship to get revenge. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Arizona State University golfer Mason Andersen. Mason talks about how he grew up playing football most of his life until his father introduced the game of golf to him and the rest was history. Andersen goes in depth on what qualities he was looking for in a university and talks through when he started the recruiting process which was a little later on. Mason has accumulated a solid resume of success in golf from both from junior golf and ASU like qualifying for the 2017 U.S. Open at Erin Hills at the age of 18. Mason is ready to get after it as it's his last semester as a Sun Devil and the whole ASU program has their eyes set on that NCAA National Championship trophy! Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features University of California, Davis Golfer Thomas Hutchison. Thomas talks about how his father got him and his siblings into golf at a very young age, however Thomas didn't start taking it seriously until later on. Hutchison had a spectacular junior career playing well in JTNC tournaments which lead to him being highly recruited by top programs in the country. Thomas has had a solid career playing for UC Davis and has qualified for 2 US AMs outside of college golf which has enabled him to really develop his game. Both him and the UC Davis team are ready to get after it in the second half of the season and Thomas is looking to go out with a bang! Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Duke University Golfer Anne Chen. Anne talks about how she was born and lived in Melbourne, Australia until the age of 10 as well as what her junior career was like which consisted of numerous wins and qualifying for an LPGA Tour event and the Women's U.S. Open at the age of 15. Chen takes us through what it means to be a golfer at Duke University and all the work they put into both their studies and game to make sure they're competing at the best of their abilities. Anne Chen and the rest of her talented Duke team are looking to getting the spring semester going so that they can get back to the NCAA National Championship and come out on top! Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features University of Oklahoma Golfer Chris Gotterup. Chris goes in depth on what it was like growing up in New Jersey playing local junior tours as well as how he went about the recruiting process. Gotterup committed to Rutgers University out of high school and had a very successful career his 4 years there which allowed him to transfer to the #1 ranked golf program at OU. Chris has came out of the gates firing just in the first semester at OU which he looks to continue doing and to get back to the NCAA National Championship to get revenge. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Wake Forest University golfer Alex Fitzpatrick. Alex talks about how he came from a family of golfers and how he's been playing golf ever since he was 3 years old. Fitzpatrick goes in depth on how he decided on playing college golf which has lead him to playing at one of the best programs in the country. Alex has had a tremendous amateur career and looks to finish on a high note in his senior year so that he can get out on tour to compete against the best in the world including his brother Matt Fitzpatrick. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features University of Texas Golfer Travis Vick. Travis talks about how he his father helped him get into the game of golf at the age of 3, but that wasn't the only sport he was a stud in. Vick was getting recruited for numerous sports in high school and he ultimately committed to playing golf full time which he's now playing for one of the best golf programs in the country. Travis also goes in depth on what the program at UT is like and what some of his goals are for not only college golf, but professional golf as well. Vick and the rest of the talented UT program are really looking forward to coming out of the gates firing in the spring and getting back to Nationals. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features University of Oklahoma Golfer Logan McAllister. Logan talks about how his father got him into the game of golf and how he became addicted which allowed him to be ranked as the #1 junior golfer in his junior career. McAllister goes in depth on how his years at OU have been from not making the lineup every week to being ranked 3rd on the PGATourU rankings and taking a leadership role on the team. Logan and the rest of the OU program are hungry for success and are looking to take home that NCAA Nationals trophy. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features University of Colorado Golfer Adam Matteson. Adam talks about how his father would take him out to the course when he was a little kid, but he also had a passion for baseball which he talks about how he was better at baseball than he was at golf when he was younger. Matteson goes in depth on how he went about the recruiting process which resulted in him committing to CU. Adam touches on his relationship that he has with his swing Coach Adam Porzak and explains how their relationship started. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features University of Oklahoma Golfer Stephen Campbell Jr. Stephen talks about how he got into the game of golf by watching his father's shadow since his father is right handed and Stephen is left handed. Campbell also goes in depth on what it means to be not only an athlete at OU, but what the golf program is all about. OU has a lot of depth on their team with the help of the #1 ranked college golfer, Chris Gotterup, 3rd ranked player on PGATourU rankings, Logan McAllister, and so many other talented players, they're looking to keep the pedal down so they can get back to the National Championship to take home the ship. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Wake Forest University golfer Michael Brennan. Michael talks about how his father got him into the game of golf when he was 4 years old, but that wasn't the only sport he played growing up. Brennan takes us through his junior career, which was absolutely impeccable, and how he went through the recruiting process figuring out what he was looking for in a university. Michael has had a great start to his college career at Wake Forest and he looks to get better and better every day so he can play the best he can for his powerful team. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Arizona State University golfer Ryggs Johnston. Ryggs talks about how his parents bought a set of plastic golf clubs for him when he was 2 years old and the success he had at such a young age like qualifying for the 2015 U.S. AM. Johnston goes in depth on what the program is like at ASU and the kind of resources they have access to like their practice facilities called "the Bird" and much more. Ryggs is a very talented player who knows what it's like to win from a young age and is looking to do all he can for the Sun Devils the rest of his college career. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features University of San Diego golfer Harrison Kingsley. Harrison goes in depth on he started playing golf competitively at the age of 7 with the help of his Dad as well as highlighting his junior golf days. Kingsley talks through the recruiting process and how he played his first year at Cal Baptist then transferred to USD. Harrison is a talented player along with the rest of the USD team and they're hungry for success! Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features University of Washington golfer Noah Woolsey. Noah explains what kind of golfer he was as he was going through his junior and high school golf years which lead him to commit to the University of Washington. Woolsey goes in depth on what his time at UW has been like and explains what the team's goals are for remainder of the season. Noah and the UW team have had some great success in the fall semester and being they're a very tight-knitted team, they're looking to make a run for the National Championship! Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features University of Arizona golfer Cal McCoy. Cal talks about how he got into the game of golf with the help of his Dad and Grandpa who were a huge influence on the player he is today as well as how he went through the recruiting process not knowing much about it. McCoy goes in depth on his time at the University of Denver and how he was able to develop his game so much that he was able to transfer to the University of Arizona. Cal is a very talented player who is looking to play the best he can for the Wildcats who are looking to make a run at the National Championship! Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features University of San Francisco golfer Alex Chin. Alex talks about how his Dad got him into the game of golf when he was 4 years old and what his junior golf years were like playing in local junior tournaments. Chin goes in depth on what it's like playing for the University of San Francisco as well as the resources they have access to like playing Olympic Club, San Francisco Club, and Cal Club. Alex has played in some high level tournaments like the US Am, the California Am, and the Pacific Coast Am and with the experiences he's had from college golf, he's excited for what the future has in store for him. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features professional golfer and CSU San Marcos Alum Jaime Jacob. Jaime talks about how she was a swimmer until 6th grade when she found her love for the game of golf and what the process was like becoming a good enough player to receive a scholarship to play golf at CSU San Marcos. Jacob goes in depth on her experiences playing at CSU San Marcos as well as what her goals are for both her playing career and social media presence. Jaime is a very driven gal and is excited to see where the game of golf takes her now that she is professional. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Professional Golfer and Baylor University Alum Cooper Dossey. Cooper talks about how his grandfather was a huge influence for him getting into the game of golf and how he started playing competitive golf at a very young age. Dossey talks us through his years playing for Baylor University as well as his experiences playing in the 2020 Palmer Cup and 2021 Walker Cup. Cooper is currently going through q-school for the Korn Ferry Tour which he advanced through first stage as medalist with the help of a 59. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Loyola Marymount golfer Caden McMackin. Caden talks about he only had a year of competitive golf under his belt before he started playing high school golf and he talks about how his game developed enough in his high school years which has allowed him to play D1 golf. McMackin goes in depth on how his first year at LMU went which consisted of back-to-back team wins and some awesome finishes individually. Caden and the whole LMU team are pumped to get after it this coming season and are really looking to put LMU on the map. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features founders of the company Purefect Golf Brandon Duncan and Zack Sims. Duncan and Sims talk about how they both got into the game of golf and how their love for the game lead them to creating a company that preaches kindness. Brandon tells his story about how he got into the teaching side of golf and gives great advice on how golfers can truly become better players. Zack goes in depth on his playing career as well as his experiences caddying for Korn Ferry Tour player Sahith Theegala. Both Brandon and Zack give amazing insight on what Purefect Golf is all about. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Korn Ferry Tour Player Kevin (Chun An) Yu. Kevin talks about how his Dad, who was a professional golfer as well, got him into the game of golf at the age of 5 and what his journey to the United States to play college golf was like. Yu goes in depth on how his years at Arizona State University were and stories about playing in huge major championships as an amateur like the U.S. Open. Kevin graduated from ASU and went straight to the Korn Ferry Tour since he gained status through the PGA Tour University rankings and he talks about his experiences on tour along with some amazing advice for college golfers who are looking to turn professional. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features University of Kentucky Golfer Marissa Wenzler. Marissa talks about how she started the recruiting process in her junior year of high school as well as what the process was like to committing to the University of Kentucky. Wenzler goes in depth on the mental side of golf and explains how she's changed the way she thinks about golf which helped her win the 2021 Western Women's Amateur this past summer. The UK team as a whole are looking to prepare as well as they can for this upcoming season and are ready to get after it! Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features USC Golfer Shane Ffrench. Shane talks about what he does to stay focused on his game when he's in high pressure situations as well as explaining his experiences playing in televised college tournaments. Ffrench goes in depth on the transition from junior golf to a division 1 college program as well as how excited he is to get after it this coming season with the Trojans. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features OSU Cowboy golfer Leo Oyo. Leo talks about how he started the game of golf at the age of 14 as well as his journey from Japan to the U.S. to pursue his dream to play college golf. Oyo goes in depth on his years at San Diego State and what the transfer process was like to his dream school, Oklahoma State, as well as what it means to play golf at OSU. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features University of Texas Golfer Ashleigh Park. Ashleigh talks about how she was given a golf club at the age of 2 as well as the struggles she faced at a young age to the point where she thought about quitting the game. Park goes in depth on how she's developed as a golfer with the help of her swing coach, Adam Porzak, who's been able to give her the confidence she now has to perform for one of the best programs in the country. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Long Beach State Golfer Clay Seeber. Clay talks about how his aunt got him into the game of golf as well as what organizations he played for during his junior golf career. Seeber goes in depth on how Long Beach State has been treating him as well as how his outlook on the game of golf has influenced to be the player he is today. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features UCLA Golfer Mason Greene. Mason talks about how his Dad was a big influence with not only getting into the game of golf, but the fitness aspect of it. Greene goes in depth on what the transformation from high school golf to college golf was like as well as developing as a golfer with the help of his team with people like James Oh, Urban Golf Performance, and his UCLA team. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features USC Golfer Parker Sisk. Parker talks about how him and his twin brother Cameron got into the game of golf together as well as what the process was like transferring from San Jose State to USC. Sisk goes in depth on how he's developed as a golfer not only physically, but with his swing coach, Adam Porzak, who's evolved his swing into what it is today. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Saint Mary's College Player Dylan VanderVeer. Dylan talks about how he made the decision between golf and basketball in his sophomore year of high school as well as what kind of player he was in his years playing junior golf. VanderVeer goes in depth on how the team at Porzak Golf has evolved his game and gives great advice for junior golfers who are looking to go to the next level. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features soon to be Saint Mary's College Player Mitchell Hoey. Mitchell goes in depth on how his high school and junior golf days were as well as how he made a decision between lacrosse and golf. Hoey talks about the steps he took with the recruiting process as well as advice on how to better your chances in getting recruited. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Challenge Tour Player and University of Colorado Alum Yannik Paul. Yannik talks about how he grew up playing the game of golf with his twin brother Jeremy as well as what it was like playing golf in Germany. Paul goes through his years at the University of Colorado as well as what it's been like playing professional golf in both the U.S. and Europe. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Symetra Tour Player Ingrid Gutiérrez Núñez. Ingrid talks about what it was like growing up in Mexico getting into the game of golf at the age of 10 as well as her years playing for the University of New Mexico. Núñez goes in depth on what it's like playing on the Symetra tour and all that goes into not only playing, but planning her weeks. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Professional Golfer and Stanford University Alum Isaiah Salinda. Isaiah talks about how he got into the game with the help of his Dad at the age of 3 and how his junior golf days lead him to play at Stanford. Salinda also goes in depth about his time at Stanford University winning the National Championship in 2019 to finish his college career and how it's prepared him for professional golf. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Professional Golfer and San Jose State Alum Kevin Velo. Kevin talks about how he fell in love with the game later in his teenage years and what the struggles were like for him in the recruiting process. Velo goes in depth on his time at San Jose State and talks about how much of a learning curve college golf was which prepared him for professional golf. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features founder of Future Champions Golf Chris Smeal. Chris talks about his experiences in college and how he got into the teaching side of golf. Smeal talks about what all went into creating the organization Future Champions Golf as well as his short game course in his backyard. Enjoy the show!
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This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features creator of the Instagram account @pinsandpassports Mike Bartels. Mike talks about how he got into the game of golf from his buddies as well as his passion for the game of golf. Bartels goes in depth about the different parts of the golf world he's passionate about and why he wants people to see these different sides of golf. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features LPGA Tour Player Gemma Dryburgh. Gemma talks about what it was like growing up in Europe playing many different sports as well as her years playing at Tulane University. Dryburgh also goes in depth with what it's like playing on the LPGA Tour and her most memorable golf moment during the Curtis Cup. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features CSU San Marcos golfer Matthew Moss. Matthew talks about how him and his brother got into the game of golf as well as how him and his brother are a team when it comes to being better players. Moss goes in depth on how his time at CSU San Marcos has gone and what his plans are after college. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Pepperdine Assistant Golf Coach Blaine Woodruff. Blaine talks about what his playing career was like on the East Coast as well as his early years in coaching. Woodruff goes in depth about the program at Pepperdine and what it's like being able to help coach such a talented/power house school. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Professional Golfer and University of Oregon Alum Ryan Gronlund. Ryan talks about how he got initially attended SMU out of high school and the transfer process to University of Oregon. Gronlund goes in depth about the guys that were on team as well as their run for the National Championship. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Loyola Marymount golfer Gavin Cohen. Gavin talks about how he got started into the game of golf with the help of his Dad as well as what his first golf experience was like. Cohen goes in depth on what it's like playing at LMU with a close knit team and goes through what it was like getting back-to-back individual wins this semester. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features MacKenzie Tour Player Kolton Lapa. Kolton talks about how he decided between playing baseball and golf at a young age as well as his college days at both the University of Nebraska and Arizona. Lapa goes in depth on how he got started playing professional golf and what his goals are for the next 5 years while playing pro. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Loyola Marymount alumni and USD Golfer Mason Glinski. Mason talks about how he got started late into the game of golf with the help of his Dad as well as what kind of players he grew up playing with. Glinski goes in depth on what it was like playing at LMU with a close knit team and what his goals are in the game of golf for the next 5 years. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Professional Golfer and Long Beach State Alum Joe Fryer. Joe talks about how he got started late into the game of golf as well as his journey to the U.S. to pursue playing Division 1 golf. Fryer goes through his years at Long Beach State as well as what it's been like playing professional golf in Arizona. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Elite Golf Instructor Chris Mayson. Chris talks about the different kinds of players he works with that are on the PGA Tour, LPGA Tour, Korn Ferry Tour, and high level college teams. Mayson goes in depth on what his experience was like at the 2021 Players with Brendan Steele, Scott Piercy, and K.H. Lee as well as how he wants to be the best coach he can be for his players. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features LPGA Tour Player Brianna Do. Brianna talks about what it was like playing on the 2007 Junior Solheim Cup as well as her years at UCLA. Do also goes in depth with what it's like playing on the LPGA Tour and what the atmosphere is like playing with the best ladies in the world. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features former Pro Golfer Michael Weaver. Michael talks about his experiences playing at Cal Berkeley as well as his stretch of golf in 2013 where he beat guys like Zac Blair, Patrick Rodgers and Justin Thomas in the 2013 U.S. AM followed by the 2013 Masters Tournament. Weaver also goes in depth with what it was like playing on the Latino America Tour, Korn Ferry Tour and PGA Tour. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features San Diego State golfer Puwit Anupansuebsai. Puwit talks about his journey from Thailand to the United States in search of playing the highest level of golf he possibly can. Anupansuebsai also talks about the team's win at the Southwestern Invitational that was televised on the Golf Channel and what he did to stay focused on playing his game. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features University of Indianapolis Women Golfers Cailyn Hendersen and Hunter Nugent. Listen to these impressive ladies talk about how competitive and driven their program is as a whole. The girls also talk about their individual mentality to be the best players they can be not only in college, but in their future years as pro golfers. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features San Diego State golfer Steve Sugimoto. Steve talks about the team's win at the Southwestern Invitational that was televised on the Golf Channel and how they battled in the tough playing conditions against some of the best colleges in the country. Sugimoto also touches on what the SDSU program is about as well as the team chemistry amongst them. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features CEO of Sneaker Head Golf Company Conner Conkel. Conner talks about his journey in the golf world from when he got into the game to present day. Conkel goes in depth with what Sneaker Head Golf Company is all about as well as where the future of the business is going. Enjoy the show!
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This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features CSU San Marcos golfer Justin Vrzich. Justin talks about how he got into the game of golf in high school as well as experiences he's had while playing at CSU San Marcos. Vrzich goes in depth with an intense playoff he was in to win a tournament as well as how competitive his family is. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features University of San Diego golfer Charlie Reiter. Charlie talks about his time at both University of Southern California and the transferring process to the University of San Diego. Reiter goes in depth with what the team chemistry is like at USD as well as his PGA Tour sponsor exceptions at The Career Builder Challenge. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Sonoma State Women Golfers Jasmine Monas, Lexi Nielsen, and Sam Cabunag. Listen to the ladies talk about their journey to Sonoma State and what it's like playing on such a close team. The girls also talk about how competitive they are not only with the men's team, but with other schools as well. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features University of San Diego golfer Ryan Bisharat. Ryan talks about his time at both CSU San Marcos and the transferring process to the University of San Diego. Bisharat goes in depth with experiences he's had at tournaments he's played in as well as stories he has with his coaches and friends. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features PGA Tour Latin America player Sulman Raza. Raza talks about winning a national championship, what's it like playing in a U.S. Open, where his game is at today, and many other topics. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features Fresno State golfer Michael Cliff. Michael talks about how his years at Fresno State have progressed as well as an update on what their season will look like in the spring of 2021. Cliff also gives some advice for junior golfers who are looking to get serious about playing college golf and much more. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features soon to be Fresno State golfer Jake Bettencourt. Listen in to hear about Jake's years playing junior and high school golf as well as what his expectations are for playing division 1 golf at Fresno State. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features the 27th ranked amateur in the world and ASU Sun devil golfer Cameron Sisk. Listen in to hear Cameron talk about what it means to be a golfer at Arizona State University and what comes along with it. Sisk also talks about his relationship with his swing coach and many other topics. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features University of the Pacific golfer Tom O'Rourke and Reedley College golfer Beau Willett. Listen in to hear the Australians talk about their journey to the U.S. to play college golf at Reedley College and the funny stories they experienced. Beau and Tom also talk about their goals for their remaining years in college and much more. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features OSU Cowboy golfer Brian Stark. Listen in to hear about the one of the best golf schools in the nation and getting inside information directly from a cowboy golfer. Brian talks about all the resources Oklahoma State provides for them as well as the early years of his golfing career leading to present day. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features CSU Fullerton golfer Garrett Boe. Boe talks about his recruiting journey and gives advice for junior golfers on what to look for in a school when gettin recruited. Listen in to hear about the Garrett talk about how his coach told him he was taking a risk with him and much more. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features PGA Tour caddie and assistant coach at Sonoma State University Eric Frazzetta. Listen in to hear about his college and professional golf years as well as his experiences caddying for PGA Tour winner Michael Kim. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features past teammates Bailey Flickinger and Xavier Coreno. Listen in to hear about the stories they have at Reedley College as well as where the game of golf is heading. Bailey and Xavier also talk about what schools they're currently attending and their plans for the future. Enjoy the show!
This week's episode of Scrambling with Dylan Otto features student-athlete Griffin Pace. Listen in to hear about the early years of Griffin's golfing career leading to present day with stories along the way. Enjoy the show!
This episode is the final part of the 3 part series of episodes that highlight the golfing career of Dylan Otto throughout his life. Tune in to listen to the experiences and stories told along the way!
This episode is part 2 of a 3 part series of episodes that highlight the golfing career of Dylan Otto throughout his life. Tune in to listen to the experiences and stories told along the way!
This episode is part 1 of a 3 part series of episodes that highlight the golfing career of Dylan Otto throughout his life. Tune in to listen to the experiences and stories told along the way!
Episode one is a brief introduction to the podcast and the host Dylan Otto. Part of the introduction includes why he created the podcast and background of his golf career.