College Golf Talk: Recent Episodes
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Keep up with the latest from the college golf world with Golf Channel's College Golf Talk with host Steve Burkowski. From in depth conversations with current players and coaches, to Golf Channel experts breaking down the biggest collegiate events, this 10-part series will keep you in the know throughout the college golf season.
After a few-week hiatus, Burko and Brentley return to recap both NCAA Championships at La Costa, where the Stanford women and Auburn men took home NCAA team titles. All the best stories of the week are discussed, including the Eastern Michigan women and the crazy playoff to get into match play on the men's side. There is a quick sidebar debate about whether top teams should get to bypass regionals or at least host a regional. From there, the boys dissect several recent coaching hires and transfer-portal news before talking U.S. Open qualifying and the college players we'll see at Shinnecock next week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
Burko and Brentley recap each of the six NCAA women's regionals, which wrapped Wednesday afternoon. Stanford's record-breaking performance led the way, but there were plenty of other stories from the day that was, including a pair of playoffs, a No. 2 seed and top-ranked amateur failing to advance, and much more. The Annika Award race is discussed, as was a "revolutionary" endeavor that popped on our feeds this week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
In the aftermath of the men's selection show, Burko and Brentley expand on their preview of the NCAA Division I men's golf regionals. They deliver their picks to advance, including a couple of 10 seeds to watch out for. Also, a No. 1 seed being on high alert is discussed, as is whether or not Jackson Koivun can put the finishing touches on the best season ever in college golf. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
A yearly tradition continues as USC women's golf coach Justin Silverstein joins Burko and Brentley to break down all six NCAA women's golf regionals. They discuss the favorites, the sleepers and maybe even a few teams that should be in high alert. Justin provides some great insight on some of the golf courses and teams that he's seen throughout the season. The .500 rule is debated in light of South Carolina missing regionals as the No. 24 team in the country. And finally, Burko and Brentley roll through some men's conference results, including three-peats by Jackson Koivun and Preston Stout. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
Burko and Brentley break down the many women's conference championships that finished within the past week, while also discussing why Oregon's star isn't at Big Tens, who the favorite to win the Annika Award is at the moment and the breaking news of Stanford booting a player for violating team rules. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
After a week off, Burko and Brentley revisit the Augusta National Women's Amateur – and Brentley recounts his Monday round at Augusta National. They then move to results, especially USC's big win at the Western Intercollegiate at Pasatiempo. Jackson Koivun continues to dominate; is he a POY lock? And has Texas moved atop the list of men's favorites? Women's conference championships have started to finish with two first-time NCAA regional qualifiers, while the ACC and SEC are off and running. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
With it being Augusta National Women's Amateur week, Brentley assumes hosting duties for an extended interview with the top freshman in the country, BYU's Kihei Akina. From Hawaii and one of seven siblings, Akina talks about his roots in the game, how his first love was basketball, his friendship with potential NBA No. 1 draft pick A.J. Dybantsa, his success on the golf course, what he's learned on the PGA Tour, his goals and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
Before heading to Augusta, Burko and Brentley get an early start on previewing the Augusta National Women's Amateur, which includes their annual snake draft. Other college news and results are discussed, from Texas Tech's victory at Valspar to Stanford's win at the Charles Schwab Women's Collegiate to a potential change in portal dates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
With a few hours to spare, Burko (the voice of the A-10) and Brentley offer their last-minute NCAA Tournament advice, while also adding a golf wrinkle – the Sweet 16 of Campus Courses. They are divided on the winner, too! Aside from the March Madness talk, they also discuss the recent results, from Pauma Valley to Texas women's home event. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
We'll call this the cliffhanger episode. Not only is Brentley anxious over a Liberty basketball game that Burko recommended he pick for a pool (spoiler: they lost), but Brentley also catches up with Texas junior Farah O'Keefe during the Darius Rucker Intercollegiate (she won). O'Keefe shares the crazy story of how got into this new putter that has unlocked her game, her new mental approach, why she was lightly recruited, the neat sports backgrounds of her parents, what was on her list of goals she wrote as a kid, and much more. And speaking of Burko, he's away this week calling A-10 hoops, so Golfweek's Cameron Jourdan joins to recap a wild Hayt Invitational and other results. Plus, they play a new .500-rule game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
In this week's episode, Burko and Brentley recap three of the biggest events of the season: Texas' statement at the Darius Rucker Intercollegiate, Virginia clipping Auburn at Southern Highlands Collegiate and Oklahoma State sliding by Arkansas in Cabo. Rice's surprise third-place finish in Mexico is discussed, as is the Stanford women's loss to San Jose State in match play and an inexcusable live-scoring issue in Las Vegas. Finally, the episode finishes as Brentley interviews Oklahoma State's Preston Stout, who won by a whopping seven shots in Cabo. They discuss the big win, Stout's hunting passion, how his game projects at the next level and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
Burko and Brentley are together again, this time at Long Cove Club ahead of the Darius Rucker Intercollegiate. They preview the event, plus two big men's tournaments, in Las Vegas and Cabo, before interviewing two of the participating coaches, South Carolina's Kalen Anderson and Vanderbilt's Greg Allen. The episode ends with a sitdown with tournament namesake, Darius Rucker. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
Texas A&M sophomore Vanessa Borovilos joins this latest episode, fresh off her victory at the Moon Golf Invitational. She provides insight into how she's become one of the top women's amateur players in the world, how she ended up going from Canada to College Station, and more. Burko and Brentley then spin through some results, including aces wild for Vandy and Jackson Koivun winning yet again, before getting to the shocking news that Georgia head coach Chris Haack is stepping down. Riviera 2012 memories are discussed while Brentley gets confused by the minefield that is the Scoreboard results page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
In this episode of College Golf Talk, recently retired Baylor head coach Mike McGraw reflects on an amazing career that spanned nearly four decades. From sleeping in Rickie Fowler's driveway while recruiting him to helping Wyndham Clark through personal tragedy, McGraw shares some of his best memories. He also explains the reason he's retiring from coaching, and the impact that his wife, Pam, has had in his career. After saying goodbye to Mike, Burko and Brentley talk the big news of the week – Charlie Woods is headed to Tallahassee. Why did he pick FSU? What schools were also in the running? Those answers are provided and more. Finally, dominant performances by the Stanford women, Auburn men and Virginia men are discussed, while the guys wonder, is this Anne Walker's best team ever? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
College Golf Talk is back in 2026, as Burko and Brentley preview the spring semester, from favorites in the Power 4 conferences to the big storylines to follow. Also, Michael La Sasso's departure from Ole Miss to join LIV Golf is discussed, plus Mike McGraw's retirement prompts a look-back on one of the best coaching careers in the sport. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
With the early signing period for the Class of 2026 wrapping up, Brentley Romine spins through his player and class rankings with junior-golf guru Ryan Frazer of Agora Golf. But the episode starts with Vanderbilt signee Luke Colton of Frisco, Texas, who is Brentley's top-ranked recruit in the Class of 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
Burko and Brentley recap an action-packed fall slate of NCAA golf while discussing the standout teams and players, and picking their NCAA title favorites at the moment. Georgia Tech's Bruce Heppler is retiring, and his legendary career is reflected on. Then the episode ends with Brentley's interview with Stanford star Megha Ganne. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
In this week's episode, Burko is in Dubai, so Brentley calls on Golfweek's Cameron Jourdan and Lance Ringler to fill the void. Top tournaments such as the Williams Cup and Stanford Intercollegiate are broken down at length before the guys re-fire the great rankings debate after news that Mark Broadie has been tasked by the women's committee to add guardrails to runaway winners – or in this case, just Arkansas. D2 and D3 golf gets some play, and the guys discuss the best food in college golf. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
In this Extra Credit episode of College Golf Talk, Brentley sits down with Johnny Keefer, a Baylor alum and this year's No. 1 player on the Korn Ferry Tour. They discuss Keefer's journey to the PGA Tour, how he went from a top lacrosse player to Baylor golf recruit, what he's changed in his game to succeed at the highest levels and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
In this week's episode, UCF women's coach Emily Marron stops by after one of the biggest wins in program history, at Medinah. Marron discusses the impact of this week's win in Illinois, what it's like to coach a team representing seven different cultures, and puts her committee hat on to talk the pros and cons of an Omaha of College Golf site. Burko and Brentley also run through the biggest tournaments, including one in the Hamptons, where Brentley wonders if Ole Miss' Michael La Sasso is on the right track. Then a big rankings discussion breaks out before another Tournament Name of the Week award winner is chosen. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
In this week's College Golf Talk podcast with Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine, Brentley spends some time with Notre Dame junior Jacob Modleski, who has already racked up three top-10s this fall after a busy summer that included being a member of the victorious U.S. Walker Cup team. They discuss the meaning of representing one's country, growing up the son of a U.S. Air Force pilot, and how journaling has helped him on and off the course. The episode starts with full recaps of the Ben Hogan Collegiate and other notable events. Brentley and Burko decide on the Tournament Name of the Week award, which then derails into Burko talking about Hallmark Christmas movies. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
In this week's episode of College Golf Talk, Burko and Brentley chat with Oklahoma State head coach Alan Bratton, whose defending NCAA champion Cowboys won the Olympia Fields Fighting Illini Invitational last weekend. Other results are discussed, including a record-breaking win by the USC women and another strong showing by the BYU men, who could be an NCAA title threat this season. Brentley also debuts a potential new award, the Tournament Name of the Week, and the initial candidates are some good ones. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
In this week's episode, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine break down all the happenings from the Jackson T. Stephens Cup at Shoreacres, where Wake Forest upset Stanford on the women's side and LSU topped North Carolina for the men's title. Other tournaments are discussed, including Ole Miss' victory at the Honors Course and an unfortunate shuttle accident in Utah, plus to preview the Olympia Fields men's event, Burko and Brentley draft a few players for a friendly, little competition. The episode closed with an interview with LSU junior Noah McWilliams, who is the Kenny Powers of college golf, according to his coaches and teammates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
A jam-packed Thursday morning episode recaps a once-in-a-lifetime week at Cypress Point. Burko and Brentley hand out their Walker Cup MVP awards and discuss potential changes to the competition. Then it's time for college golf, where they talk Alabama's win at the Folds of Honor and Arizona State's one-shot victory over Texas at Sahalee, where the high-schoolers balled out and 15 penalty strokes were handed out. On the women's side, Texas A&M keeps rolling with its young team and Wake Forest captures the Annika Intercollegiate, where Chloe Kovelesky, our guest on this episode, tied for medalist honors. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
College Golf Talk is back for a seventh season as Burko and Brentley reunited at Cypress Point ahead of the 50th Walker Cup. Can Great Britain and Ireland win for just the third time ever on U.S. soil? The guys discuss among an array of preview topics. They also go over Brentley's NCAA golf preseason rankings and highlight a few teams and players that stand out. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
The final episode of the 2024-25 season recaps Oklahoma State's 12th national championship with a 4-1 win over Virginia at La Costa. Burko and Brentley offer their full takeaways from the men's championship, including Florida State's disappointment, Michael La Sasso's individual title and a thrilling semifinal finish. Finally, Brentley looks ahead to next season and offers a few teams who will be expected to be among the nation's best. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
In this episode, which includes an intro (sorry for last week!), Burko and Brentley recap one of the greatest upsets of all-time, Northwestern's 3-2 win over Stanford in the NCAA women's final. They talk Maria Jose Marin's individual win, then give Stanford and Anne Walker plenty of praise for their amazing season and sportsmanship. Northwestern's first NCAA title is heavily discussed, including the remarkable journeys of Lauryn Nguyen and her family. After that, they shift gears to the men, who start Friday. Favorites, concerns, sleepers; all are broken down. Finally, a surprising coaching decision and more disdain for the transfer portal. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
Burko and Brentley break down all that was at this week's NCAA men's regionals, where LSU made the wrong kind of history, Augusta surprised again and Florida State's Luke Clanton made things interesting as it pertains to the Haskins Award race. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
Burko and Brentley recap each of the six NCAA Division I women's golf regionals that concluded earlier this week. They talk about who advanced, who didn't and which teams were perhaps motivated by their pre-tournament picks. Also, there is plenty of criticism of the transfer portal, which hit one particular team hard right before regionals – and yet, said team still found a way to qualify for its first NCAA Championship. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
In this week's episode, Burko and Brentley are coming off a busy Selection Wednesday. They break down each of the six NCAA Division I men's golf regionals, spill their facts and nuggets, identify their upsets and sleepers, and make their picks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
Maybe the most comprehensive show we've done. USC's Justin Silverstein is back, as is tradition, to help Burko and Brentley preview the NCAA women's golf regionals, whose fields were recently revealed. They comb through all six sites and pick who they think will advance. There's chalk. There are upsets predicted, including a certain No. 2 seed down in Baton Rouge and a No. 3 seed on the Plains. If you're a fan of college golf, or a coach or player competing, you'll want to listen to this. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
After another week off for the Masters, Burko and Brentley reconvene to spin through the many women's conference championships already in the books, from exciting finishes at the Big 12s and ASUN, to conference-title firsts around the association. They discuss SECs and ACCs, both in progress, before previewing some of the men's tourneys on tap. The .500 rule is talked about, as is the magic number. Finally, they update everyone on former Kent State coach Herb Page, who continues to battle cancer. We love you, Herbie! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
Burko and Brentley are in Augusta on the eve of the Augusta National Women's Amateur, which begins Wednesday. They discuss whether Lottie Woad is the favorite, Mirabel Ting's historic season, an injury to a top-5 amateur (and subsequent WD), Anna Davis' round of the year and much, much more. They then do their annual snake draft, picking seven players each; Burko thinks he has a sleeper that will help him get his revenge on Brentley. Finally, we talk hoops and a huge matchup between Florida-Auburn (aka Burko-Clinard). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
In this episode of College Golf Talk, Burko is back from Spring Break as he joins Brentley and guest Jake Amos, the first-year head coach for LSU. The Tigers are now up to sixth in the country following a statement win at Pauma Valley. Amos talks about smashing expectations, establishing a culture and keeping it all going for a couple more months. Burko and Brentley then dive into the latest results, including the Valspar Collegiate, where Texas prevailed and then rose to No. 1 in the country. Historic runs by Stanford and FSU's Mirable Ting on the women's side continue. Finally, Brentley gets some advice on his NCAA Tournament survivor league. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
With regular host – and temporary Michigan State fan – Burko off this week, Brentley seeks out former Alabama golfer Canon Claycomb as a fill-in for the annual March Madness episode. They first get into a myriad of results, from LSU's statement win at Pauma Valley to Wake Forest's 3-0 performance at Old Barnwell in a premier women's match-play event. Luke Potter's incident with Rory McIlroy is discussed, as is PGA Tour University Accelerated – specifically why Brentley doesn't see another 20-point guy after Jackson Koivun for some time. Then Duke's Ethan Evans, fresh off a runner-up at the General Hackler, joins from the team van (apologies on the audio, but it gives us character!). He fields a few golf questions before we get into the important business. Ethan is a ball-knower, and he certainly shows off his knowledge of college hoops. Canon carries McNeese's water as a potential Cinderella. And Brentley goes chalk (unsurprisingly). If you need some help filling out your brackets, there's some decent nuggets in here (starting at the 47-minute mark). Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
After a week off so Brentley could enjoy some time with his family and kid No. 2, George, he and Burko catch up on one of the biggest two-week stretches of the year. Southern Highlands, Cabo, Darius Rucker – it's all discussed in depth while the guys also welcome Auburn's Nick Clinard, who dishes on the No. 1 Tigers and their looming NCAA title defense later this spring, plus his standout sophomore – and future PGA Tour member – Jackson Koivun. There is also a March Madness bet made between Nick and Burko (Florida). Many other results are spun through before things close with Brentley dreaming of the days of the Pizza Hut buffet. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
He did it, folks! Florida State junior Luke Clanton has his PGA Tour card after making the cut at the Cognizant Classic and earning his 20th and final PGA Tour U Accelerated point. In this episode of College Golf Talk, Burko and Brentley discuss the great achievement while Brentley empties the notebook from a week of following Clanton and writing about his incredible journey. The guys then preview some huge tournaments on the docket – Cabo, Southern Highlands and the Darius Rucker, which will be on Golf Channel. Some results are discussed before Brentley catches up with UCLA head coach Alicia Um Holmes following the Bruins' much-needed home win in the post-Campos/Canales era.
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In this week's episode, Burko and Brentley welcome Florida State director of golf Trey Jones, whose golf programs – and junior Luke Clanton – dominated the headlines this past week. Clanton is a big topic, as well as what can we expect from the Seminoles, both men and women, later this spring. Big results are discussed, from the Watersound to the Gator to Moon Golf, before Brentley reports on a few news items, including another All-American departing UCLA. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
In this episode of College Golf Talk, Burko joins Brentley from the road ahead of a big A-10 women's hoops matchup to break down some of the top results in college golf, from Big Tom Morrison's win at the Amer Ari to the Stanford women staying dominant to a wild – and flu-filled – Puerto Rico Classic, where Purdue got its biggest win of the Andrew Sapp era. The episode is capped with an in-depth interview with Ole Miss junior Cohen Trolio, who transferred from LSU last summer and has returned to being a relevant name in elite amateur golf. Trolio talks about past struggles and expectations, what he's learned, and what it will take to not only win an NCAA title but for him to make the PGA Tour one day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
On this episode, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine welcome in Arkansas women's coach Shauna Taylor, whose Razorbacks are fresh off their fourth win of the season. They discuss why this program plays with such a chip on their shoulder, her current marvelous Maria (Jose Marin) and her former marvelous Maria (Fassi), and lastly, how she got her own menu item at Fayetteville staple Herman's Ribhouse. Once Shauna departs (presumably to go order The Shauna), the guys spin through a bunch of recent results, from USC's big win at Palos Verdes to Texas' Daniel Bennett proving he belongs in the Longhorns' victory at the Southwestern to debating just how far Vanderbilt can go with Gordon Sargent continuing to struggle. The episode closes with a preview of the Amer Ari and why Auburn is down a couple stars, and then Burko shares his upcoming hoops schedule. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine return from winter break to preview the NCAA golf spring season. They discuss superstar Luke Clanton and Florida State's chances in the ACC, Stanford's continued dominance, South Carolina's midseason addition from Thailand and much, much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
Burko and Brentley reunited to button up the fall season. They go over some of the latest results, including Stanford's victory in Hawaii, before discussing the fall's winners and losers. There is plenty of Cardinal talk on the women's side, Ole Miss is given its due for being No. 1 in men's golf, and Brentley also wonders what has happened to the stars on the men's side. Of course, Brentley's disgust with Clippd's decision to put some results behind a paywall for teams is further dissected, too. Lots to talk about in this one. Hope you and enjoy. And see you in the spring! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
This week is a special crossover episode with Back of the Range's Ben Adelberg, who comes in from the bullpen for Burko, who has a soccer injury to tend to. Brentley and Ben hit all the big tournaments of the past week, one of which Ben attended. They discuss David Ford's hot fall and why he's Mr. October, Oklahoma State's crazy stat that ended this week and Arkansas' flex at the Stephens Cup. USC's Jasmine Koo, fresh off her win at Stanford, joins the pod for a fun interview, Hall of Fame inductions are discussed and there is also some sad news to share with the passing of legendary Cal coach Nancy McDaniel.
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For the first time in 111 episodes, Burko and Brentley are together live – and what better place to do it at than the Rusacks Hotel in St. Andrews, where just hours earlier Northwestern's men and Arizona's women won the team titles at the St. Andrews Links Collegiate on the Old Course. After some brief discussion over hotel minutiae, Northwestern head coach David Inglis, a Scotland native from just down the road in Edinburgh, is welcomed on the pod. The conversation is wide-ranging, including the Wildcats' growth this fall, Inglis' connection with St. Andrews, Luke Donald (inarguably the Wildcats' greatest alum), Matt Fitzpatrick (arguably the greatest single-semester alum), NCAA golf future and much more. The episode ends with Burko and Brentley about to crack open an IRN BRU, which Burko is very unsure about when told it tastes like bubblegum. (Behind the scenes: Burko did try it, nearly spit it out because of the carbonation, but finished the can like a champ.) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
On this week's episode of College Golf Talk, Brentley gets ahead of the hurricane and welcomes former college player Frankie Capan III, who just earned his PGA Tour via the Korn Ferry Tour. Capan talks going from an SEC school to a mid-major, his unique path to the KFT, the key to being a great putter and his expectations for the PGA Tour, which includes the goal of making a certain team next fall. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
In this week's episode, Brentley catches up with Oklahoma senior Drew Goodman, who explains why the Sooners have now won back-to-back tournaments, while also talking the legend of Ryan Hybl, an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction, running a half marathon and more. Before that, Burko and Brentley, after multiple connectivity issues, share an update on Hurricane Helene and the devastation it has caused for local golf team. La Costa getting two more years is discussed, and then several big tournament results are combed through, from the Windy City to Colonial and many stops in between.
In what was a first for this podcast, Georgia Tech head coach Bruce Heppler escaped from an elevator just in time to record. Safely back in his office, Heppler talks about the significant of the Yellow Jackets' win at the Olympia Fields/Fighting Illini Invitational last weekend, Ben Reuter's incredible journey so far in college golf, the ever-changing landscape of college golf and athletics in general and what it was like coaching 6-foot-9 Christo Lamprecht. He then shares some old stories about his start in coaching – and time before that serving as 'cheerleader supervisor' and equipment manager for the UNLV basketball team under legendary coach Jerry Tarkanian. The story about Heppler, Stacey Augmon and Co. driving around Louisville one night is a must-listen! Burko and Brentley then say goodbye to Hepp and dive right into a bevy of results, from Oklahoma winning Valero to Texas getting its first win under coach Laura Ianello at the Mason Rudolph. Oh, and if you have any tips on growing grass in Central Florida, please send to Brentley.
For this week's episode, Burko and Brentley quickly recap a lean week results-wise and look ahead to some big-time events, including Luke Clanton's return for FSU at Olympia Fields. The bulk of the show, though, is dedicated to South Carolina senior Hannah Darling, who shares with Brentley how she's overcome some struggles earlier this year to get back to her winning ways for the Gamecocks. She explains why she took an extended break after a disappointing NCAA Championship and how she easily could've not been playing golf right now. They then discuss Scotland's best golf courses, the "secret range" at St. Andrews and a crazy fact about her head coach Kalen Anderson.
In this episode, Burko and Brentley welcome FSU women's coach Amy Bond to talk about the significance of the Folds of Honor Collegiate, plus junior Mirabel Ting's win, the Seminoles' season outlook and even a little .500 rule talk. After having some fun with the Folds helmet trophy, Burko and Brentley dive into some other results. Hannah Darling's resurgence is discussed, as is whether South Carolina is for real after winning the Annika in a route. Also, Virginia has its praises sung after topping Auburn at Inverness, though there is still some concern about Gordon Sargent.
In this season kickoff episode of College Golf Talk, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine go over Brentley's preseason rankings. Who is ranked too highly? Who is being underrated? They discuss big storylines such as PGA Tour U and the .500 rule coming to the women's game, and dissect individual players such as Vanderbilt's Gordon Sargent and Stanford's star freshmen class.
In the final episode for the 2023-24 season, Burko and Brentley recap the NCAA men’s championship, from Hiroshi Tai’s individual win, to big upsets in the quarters, to Auburn’s first national championship – and J.M. Butler’s moment in a 3-2 win over Florida State.
On this episode of College Golf Talk, Burko and Brentley recap the NCAA Women's Championship, from stroke-play thoughts to an all-Pac-12 semifinal round to UCLA's run under first-year coach Alicia Um Holmes to finally, Stanford's third NCAA title of the match-play era – and Rachel Heck's fitting close to her college career. Then they pivot to the men's championship, which begins Friday. They talk favorites, sleepers and more. Plus, there are some La Costa takes and some coaching news.
Burko and Brentley hop on for a late-night recording – and Brentley forgets to switch over to his actual mic, so apologies for the broken AirPod audio at times – just hours removed from a wild Wednesday of NCAA Division I men's golf regionals. They break down all the chaos, from Arizona State's "embarrassing" exit as a top seed and similar disappointment from a whopping four of the six No. 2 seeds. Plenty of kudos are given, especially to Stanford and its star seniors, who survived at home. Burko gets his revenge on Brentley in their picks. And then they shift to the NCAA Women's Championship, which starts Thursday. They look at the favorites, throw some other contenders in the hat, and Brentley offers up his early-wave sleeper – that really shouldn't be a sleeper. Finally, they get completely off the rails about trading cards of college golfers and Burko gets nerdy about grading and rare finds. This was a fun one!
In this episode of College Golf Talk, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine digest all the happenings from this week's NCAA D-I women's regionals, including the top performers, the close calls and the disappointments. There is also an apology from Brentley to the folks at Traditions Club in Bryan, Texas, and more goose-poop talk on the back end than one could've expected a week ago.
In this 100th episode of College Golf Talk, Burko and Brentley break down all six NCAA D-I men's golf regionals. They discuss the top teams – Auburn, Vandy, UNC, etc. – and some sleepers while offering their picks of who will make it through to La Costa. Lots of insight and analysis in this one!
In this special episode of College Golf Talk, Brentley Romine catches up with Texas head coach John Fields, who first talks about how his Longhorns have responded to several new rules this spring (phone bans, more workouts, etc.) to win Big 12s and enter the NCAA Austin Regional with lots of momentum. They then pivot to some regional memories before shifting to the upcoming NCAA Championship at La Costa. Fields, who has been instrumental in getting the NCAAs to La Costa, breaks down the golf course and his big plans for a potential Omaha of college golf. Finally, Fields tells the story of when he first watched Scottie Scheffler hit a golf ball, plus the pivotal moment early in Scheffler's college career that helped mold him into the champion we see today. This one was a good one!
In what has become an annual tradition, Burko and Brentley welcome USC head coach Justin Silverstein on the pod to break down all six of the 2024 NCAA Division I women's golf regional fields. They talk his Trojans, but also dive into the favorites, potential sleepers and maybe even a few teams in upset alert.
In this week's episode, after a week away, Burko and Brentley return for a jam-packed episode. They touch on the big Gordon Sargent news, dive into some big men's tournament results, including No. 1 Auburn absolutely dominating at the Mossy Oak. Conference championships are here on the women's side, and the guys discuss a five-time winner now this season, Emma Bunch of New Mexico State. Then they close with the SEC, as Mississippi State's Julia Lopez Ramirez joins to talk about the Bulldogs' clean sweep.
In this extra credit episode of College Golf Talk, Brentley Romine sits down with Anna Davis, who is in the middle of her first semester at Auburn. Davis shares why she chose to play college golf and for the Tigers, and she shares what the experience has been like so far. There's also a deep dive into her game and background, and what makes her different. There is some fashion talk, though the bucket-hat chatter is kept to a minimum. Finally, they discuss the upcoming ANWA and what is really motivating Davis in her third appearance. This is a super episode – and also be sure to check out Brentley's feature on Davis on GolfChannel.com.
It's Augusta National Women's Amateur week. Burko and Brentley get a head start on things with a preview of the prestigious women's tournament in Augusta, Georgia. Sorry, there are no college results discussed, but we do break down the favorites in a snake draft format. Brentley then sits down with Kiara Romero of Oregon to talk about her two-win freshman season so far, her ANWA expectations (spoiler alert: her game fits Augusta National very well) and much more.
Fresh off his impressive victory at the Valspar Collegiate, Florida State sophomore Luke Clanton hops on the pod to discuss beating one of the best fields in college golf, his humble beginnings in the game growing up in South Florida, how much not making the Walker Cup has motivated him and what it's like flying on Brooks Koepka's private jet and getting advice from the five-time major champion. Burko and Brentley also break down a wild finish at the Floridian as Vandy made a ferocious charge only to be negated by a sloppy finish. Ingrid Lindblad's 10-shot win at Clemson is also discusses, as well as several other results from the week.
Alabama's Canon Claycomb joins this special episode as he and Brentley talk about the Tide's recent success in the post-Nick Dunlap era, including a win at the Linger Longer, plus his roots at Lake Nona, his hoops days and more. They end with some March Madness analysis and picks as Burko, now a real college basketball expert, joins the show as well to offer his insight. There is some talk on the South Carolina van crash and unfortunate injury to star player Nathan Franks, and discussion on whether the Duke women can thank this podcast for a dominating victory in Tallahassee.
It's Players Championship week, so this week's epsiode is sans Burko. Brentley Romine goes over some pertinent results before tossing to an hour-long interview with Dan Brooks, the legendary Duke women's coach. They talk Brooks' start in coaching, what it was like sharing an athletic department with Coach K and Steve Spurrier, his famous dots method for recruiting and much more.
In this episode of College Golf Talk, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine have a ton of results to get to. On the women's side, Arizona State wins the Darius Rucker Intercollegiate, which was tightly contested on both the team and individual leaderboards. Wake Forest is banged up, too, but the Deacs still moved to No. 1 – even after Stanford won a tournament. Though as Brentley points out, it's likely due to an input error. The rankings issues persist throughout the episode, including during the Cabo portion, where Michael Thorbjornsen of Stanford is now No. 3 after his win in Mexico. The Arizona State men bounce back, Vandy struggles, and down in Pinehurst, Auburn flexes its muscles as perhaps the best team in the country right now. Brentley then sits down with Tigers freshman Jackson Koivun, who has an argument as not only the best freshman in college golf but also best player.
In this episode of College Golf Talk, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine open things up with Burko taking us down memory lane regarding Anthony Kim; one story will tug at the heart strings. They then preview the Darius Rucker next week with a little game of should win, could win and probably won't win. The Southern Highlands Collegiate is discussed at length, as is time travel. Brentley then sits down with Florida junior Ian Gilligan, a cancer survivor who has become one of the best players in college golf.
On this episode of College Golf Talk, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine break down a busy week in men's and women's college golf. They start with the men, where Florida's B team almost won the Gator Invitational. What is J.C. Deacon's best five in Gainesville? Arizona won again, this time at the John Burns Intercollegiate, and the Wildcats are suddenly a top-10 team nationally. No surprise as Vanderbilt wins the Watersound, where Florida State's Mr. Indy took medalist honors. The guys also discuss Stanford's much-needed performance at The Prestige, but are the Card and other recent NCAA team champs still in trouble as it relates to the .500 rule. They then transition to the women's side, where UCLA beat Stanford at the Pac-12 Preview. Where is Rachel Heck. Also, LSU dominates late at the Moon Golf. Finally, Brentley sits down with Florida's Maisie Filler, a three-time winner this season and the new No. 1 in the national rankings. Filler discusses what's allowed her to rack up the victories, how she ended up in Florida from the Northeast, why she's so superstitious and much more.
In this episode of College Golf Talk, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine welcome Arizona State head coach Matt Thurmond on the podcast to talk about his Sun Devils, including his sensational freshman, Wenyi Ding. How impressive has the kid been? How did he end up in Tempe? What's he like off the golf course? And what does ASU have to do win at La Costa this May? Thurmond also shares stories of his former players, Nick Taylor and Joel Dahmen before Burko and Brentley go over results from Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the Bahamas and San Diego. They also look ahead to a busy week in men's college golf and on the Moon.
With the spring season in NCAA golf full steam ahead, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine dive into the Power 5 conferences and preview these next few months of college golf. The episode starts with some controversy in Palos Verdes, as the guys once again call for some sort of standard rules. They then touch on some recent results, including the Arkansas women proving that Brentley's assertion is wrong. Conference favorites are thrown out there, as well as a few teams that maybe could surprise and win the whole thing.
In the first episode of the new year, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine welcome on Alabama head coach Jay Seawell. Seawell takes the guys inside Nick Dunlap's whirlwind and historic last two weeks, his decision and why he believes success will continue. He then shares a great Nick Saban story before Burko and Brentley say goodbye and break down a couple news items – Caleb Surratt joining LIV and Brentley's recap of December's coaches convention.
In this final episode of College Golf Talk for 2023, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine recap the fall season and signing day before offering their reactions to the first NCAA golf rankings created by Mark Broadie.
On this episode of College Golf Talk, Brentley Romine subs in USC women’s coach Justin Silverstein for Steve Burkowski as co-host, and they recap the Stanford Intercollegiate, East Lake Cup and more while also diving into the USGA’s hire of Chris Zambri and the Spikemark disaster. Before all that, one of Silverstein’s top players, Catherine Park, joins, and they discuss her ball-striking prowess, her unique family athletic background, her relationship with best friend Rose Zhang and why her team calls her Miss Six Dots.
On this episode of College Golf Talk, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine welcome Virginia’s Paul Chang, who started his college career as a club golfer before finally earning his way onto Virginia’s team, starring at the U.S. Amateur and now rolling off four straight top-16s this fall. After this excellent story of perseverance, Burko and Brentley recap a couple big events, preview Golf Channel’s St. Andrews tournament and then close with another (and final) update in the Spikemark saga.
In this episode of College Golf Talk, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine share in their anticipation for Spikemark’s big Oct. 15 rankings reveal (fingers crossed!). They then break down a slew of tournaments, including the Stephens Cup, Williams Cup and Big 12 Match Play. Finally they preview the GC of Georgia Collegiate before getting off the rails a bit on the importance of playoffs.
In this episode of College Golf Talk, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine recap a busy week of elite tournaments, including the Blessings, Windy City and Ben Hogan Collegiate, where Vanderbilt senior Cole Sherwood won in a playoff to earn a PGA Tour exemption. Then Brentley caps the show by sitting down with Sherwood himself, discussing his golf, Vandys loaded team, his world travels and growing up as a self-described problem child.
On this episode of College Golf Talk, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine welcome Georgia Tech senior Christo Lamprecht, college golf’s tallest player at 6’8, a recent winner at Olympia Fields and the newest world No. 1 amateur. They then run through some scores before talking about the fiasco that has been Spikemark’s debut as the NCAA’s scoring and rankings provider.
After a busy summer, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine recap a memorable week at the Walker Cup before breaking down Brentley’s preseason rankings for the men and women. Several teams are discussed before the two offer some quick predictions for NCAA team champions and players of the year.
In this final episode of the season for College Golf Talk, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine relive Florida’s run to the NCAA title, Georgia Tech’s close-call and much more from Grayhawk. They also review three years at Grayhawk and then do a quick look ahead to this summer’s Walker Cup.
In this special edition of College Golf Talk, Brentley Romine welcomes Rose Zhang, fresh off announcing her plans to turn professional and cap what many consider to be the greatest female amateur career of all-time. For over a half-hour, they talk about her big decision, her emotional Stanford goodbye at Grayhawk, the people who helped shape her, her G.O.A.T. title and much, much more. You don’t want to miss this one!
In this episode of College Golf Talk, host Steve Burkowski, fresh off a red-eye, joins Brentley Romine to recap a historic week at Grayhawk – Wake Forest’s first NCAA women’s title, Rose Zhang’s back-to-back, Emilia Migliaccio’s incredible comeback story and more. They then quickly handicap the men’s NCAA Championship field with a little stock up, stock down, while also looking at the player of the year race.
In this episode of College Golf Talk, as they prepare to fly to the desert, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine take some time to recap each of the six NCAA men’s regionals, from Chattanooga’s inspirational run to nationals to Texas A&M’s clutch comeback. They then pivot to the big tournament, the NCAA Women’s Championship, which began as they were discussing. Will Stanford defend now that Rachel Heck is back? Will Rose Zhang repeat? What other teams and players should we keep an eye on?
In this episode of College Golf Talk, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine break down the big stories out of each of the NCAA D-I women’s golf regionals, from No. 1 seed LSU’s scare, to a DQ that cost a team a regional title, to tough weeks from Oregon, Arizona State and Auburn – oh, and Rose Zhang and Stanford dominating out West. They then touch on PGA Tour University updates, break news about an All-American returning to school for a fifth year and offer their favorites, sleepers and concerns for each of the men’s regionals, which start Monday.
In this episode of College Golf Talk, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine welcome in a good friend, Arkansas fifth-year senior Julian Perico, who is also known as the Mayor of Fayetteville. Together they go through each regional, talking favorites, sleepers and concerns. Perico also dishes on his Razorbacks’ chances and how he’s doing after a freak injury earlier this spring. The guys then say goodbye to Perico and pivot to their NCAA Women’s regional picks.
In this episode of College Golf Talk, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine are joined by USC women’s coach Justin Silverstein, who sizes up his squad before joining the guys for a region-by-region preview. Is Stanford the favorite still, or is it Wake Forest? Who are some sleepers? Who is in trouble? Then Burko and Brentley recap the SEC, ACC and Big 12 tournaments on the men’s side, and Brentley is scratching his head as it relates to Texas.
In this week’s episode of College Golf Talk, Steve Burkowski and a less-than-100% Brentley Romine are joined by Golfstat’s Marcus El and Golfweek’s Lance Ringler for a fun and informative chat on rankings, the .500 rule, live scoring, what they’d change about college golf and more, before all four of the guys break down some conference championship results on the women’s side. Things run way too long, but they close the late-night episode with some NCAA predictions and the announcement of a new postseason tournament run by Lance.
In this episode of College Golf Talk, Pepperdine senior Derek Hitchner joins Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine fresh off his first career college victory, at the Western Intercollegiate at Pasatiempo. Hitchner discusses how he never looked at the leaderboard all week at Pasatiempo, his journey from cold Minnesota to sunny Malibu, his relationship with PGA Tour player Sahith Theegala and much more. Then Burko and Brentley wrap up the Western, weigh Pepperdine’s NCAA title chances, talk Sam Bennett’s magical week at Augusta National and finally quickly preview the men’s conference championships.
In this episode of College Golf Talk, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine tie a bow on Rose Zhang’s Augusta National Women’s Amateur victory before previewing the big NCAA women’s conference championships. They then discuss some men’s results, including an emotional win for Chattanooga, before weighing Gordon Sargent’s chances at Augusta.
In this week’s episode of College Golf Talk, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine quickly run down notable results, from Alabama’s upset of Vanderbilt at the Linger Longer, to Arizona’s big home win at the NIT, to the Iowa State women’s record-breaking performance. Then it’s all about the Augusta National Women’s Amateur, as they discuss favorites, sleepers, top storylines and then finish it off by having a fantasy draft.
In this episode of College Golf Talk, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine speak with Illinois Men's Golf head coach Mike Small about his team this year, being roommates with Steve Stricker, how he is handling the new NIL and transfer portal rules and how far he thinks the Illinois Men's basketball team will go in March Madness. The guys then recap the week that was in golf before getting into their own March Madness picks.
In this episode of College Golf Talk, Brentley Romine sits down with LSU senior Ingrid Lindblad at the Darius Rucker Intercollegiate, and they talk Ingrid’s figure skating background, how she became the world’s No. 2 amateur, ANWA, Rose Zhang, and whether she’s staying for five years. Then Steve Burkowski hops on to discuss LSU’s win at the Rucker, the first college title for South Carolina’s Mathilde Claisse, Stanford’s serious injury problem, Illinois capturing Southern Highlands and the .500 rule coming to the women’s game.
In this episode of College Golf Talk, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine run through a bunch of big events. They look at Vanderbilt’s exciting win at the Watersound, a heavyweight individual battle in Palm Springs and Brentley reports back from the Moon – Moon Golf Invitational that is – where LSU won but Michigan State was the biggest story of the week. Then it’s time to preview a couple loaded events next week – the Southern Highlands Collegiate in Las Vegas and the Darius Rucker Intercollegiate in Hilton Head.
In this episode of College Golf Talk, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine welcome Ricky Castillo to discuss the Florida senior's recent top performances, how he's overcome recent struggles, PGA Tour University and his future, and the story of why he wears a puka shell necklace every round. Then the guys break down recent tournaments, including the canceled Amer Ari and Rose Zhang's eighth career win.
In this week’s special Extra Credit edition of College Golf Talk, Brentley Romine sits down with USC sophomore Amari Avery. They talk about Avery’s fascinating upbringing, her NIL success, ANWA, her relationship with Stanford’s Rose Zhang and much more. Get to know Amari like you’ve never gotten to before, and stay for the hot Cheetos talk.
On this episode of College Golf Talk, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine chat with University of Arkansas golfer Mateo Fernández de Oliveira about winning the 2023 Latin America Amateur Championship, life as a college golfer and even some Messi/ Ronaldo debates before previewing the 2023 NCAA Golf season.
In this special episode of College Golf Talk, Brentley Romine sits down with Vanderbilt sophomore Gordon Sargent for an hour-long conversation about his recent Masters invite, his speed records, PGA Tour U Accelerated and whether he’d turn pro this summer if give his PGA Tour card, and the craziest LIV rumor he’s heard about himself.
On this episode of College Golf Talk, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine welcome Pepperdine’s William Mouw to discuss his college career as he wraps up his senior year. They discuss how he has grown over the years, what challenges he expects as he makes his jump into professional golf, answer some fun questions from the guys and more. Brentley and Burko also discuss how their yearly predications fared from the start of the season, as well as make some new predictions for the rest of this year as they sign off for the 2023 College Golf season.
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On this episode of College Golf Talk, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine welcome North Carolina’s David Ford, who recaps his stunning 62 at Seminole and his team’s big win at the Jackson T. Stephens Cup. They also talk about why he points to the sky after putts and Ford gives us an inside look at the Tar Heels’ team room. The boys then turn their focus to the women’s final at Seminole, where Stanford topped Wake Forest in an NCAA preview, before going over some other results, PGA Tour U rankings and Tennessee’s all-time best squad
On this episode of College Golf Talk, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine debrief after some dominant performances at Blessings Golf Club before recapping a loaded men’s event at Colonial and USC women’s win in the Windy City. They then preview the Stephens Cup next week at Seminole, where Stanford and Rose Zhang will be in attendance. And last but not least, they recount some of the best stories and quotes from the late Richard Sykes, the legendary coach who spent 46 years at North Carolina State.
On this episode of College Golf Talk, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine welcome one of their biggest guests ever: Stanford junior Michael Thorbjornsen, who is fresh off his first college win at Olympia Fields. Michael shares insight on his journey to the college winner’s circle, discusses how his friendship with Rose Zhang has helped him and then things get a little off the rails with talk about workouts, video games and what it’s like being the “Son of a Thunderbear.” Burko and Brentley then wrap up other takeaways from Olympia Fields, including the level of concern for a few top teams.
On this episode of College Golf Talk, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine welcome one of their biggest guests ever: Stanford junior Michael Thorbjornsen, who is fresh off his first college win at Olympia Fields. Michael shares insight on his journey to the college winner’s circle, discusses how his friendship with Rose Zhang has helped him and then things get a little off the rails with talk about workouts, video games and what it’s like being the “Son of a Thunderbear.” Burko and Brentley then wrap up other takeaways from Olympia Fields, including the level of concern for a few top teams.
On this episode of College Golf Talk, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine welcome Wake Forest women’s coach Kim Lewellen, whose team is less than 24 hours removed from a huge win at the ANNIKA Intercollegiate. They talk the reemergence of Lauren Walsh, the return of Emilia Migliaccio and how the Demon Deacons finally plan to solve the Grayhawk puzzle. Then Burko and Brentley go over some other results, including yet another near-59, before finishing with a discussion on all-time teams for Oregon and BYU, who meet on the football field this Saturday.
On this episode of College Golf Talk, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine welcome Wake Forest women’s coach Kim Lewellen, whose team is less than 24 hours removed from a huge win at the ANNIKA Intercollegiate. They talk the reemergence of Lauren Walsh, the return of Emilia Migliaccio and how the Demon Deacons finally plan to solve the Grayhawk puzzle. Then Burko and Brentley go over some other results, including yet another near-59, before finishing with a discussion on all-time teams for Oregon and BYU, who meet on the football field this Saturday.
On this episode of College Golf Talk, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine reconvene after the summer break to preview the upcoming men’s and women’s seasons. Using Brentley’s rankings as a guide, they highlight several teams and players to watch, make their NCAA title and Player of the Year picks, and in anticipation for the big Alabama-Texas football game, offer their all-time starting fives on the golf course for each school.
On this episode of College Golf Talk, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine reconvene after the summer break to preview the upcoming men’s and women’s seasons. Using Brentley’s rankings as a guide, they highlight several teams and players to watch, make their NCAA title and Player of the Year picks, and in anticipation for the big Alabama-Texas football game, offer their all-time starting fives on the golf course for each school.
In the final episode of the season, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine welcome on Texas head coach John Fields, fresh off his Longhorns’ NCAA title at Grayhawk. Fields talks about his team’s journey to winning the national championship, what he’ll miss most about his three senior stars and how an angel unexpectedly came into their lives this spring and inspired the Longhorns to victory.
In this episode of College Golf Talk, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine recap Stanford’s impressive NCAA title sweep at Grayhawk, talk about Oregon’s magical run and then turn their attention toward the Men’s championship, with favorites, sleepers and question marks.
In this episode of College Golf Talk, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine recap the NCAA Men’s regionals and preview the NCAA Women’s Championship at Grayhawk before Brentley returns to his first full day of dad duties.
In this episode of College Golf Talk, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine dive into an exciting three days of Women’s regional action, from a playoff in Stanford to a thrilling rally in Stillwater. They also review their picks from last week and make predictions for next week’s Men’s regionals as well as discuss the news from the PGA Tour U on LIV Golf.
On this episode of College Golf Talk, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine preview each of the six NCAA men’s regionals, talk about a great story of sportsmanship out of the Big East Championship, set a friendly wager in picking the teams to advance out of next week’s women’s regionals, and wrap things up by talking about the news that LIV Golf has reached out to top amateurs.
On this episode of College Golf Talk, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine recap the NCAA Women’s Selection Show as they go over the new format as well as some of their favorites, sleepers and best stories from the Championships. The guys also take a quick look back at the Men’s conference championships ahead of their selection show next week.
On this episode of College Golf Talk, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine recap the many women’s conference championships, from Oregon’s Pac-12 win to a list of one-shot victories in mid-major conferences, and preview what’s ahead. Tulane women’s coach Stewart Burke, fresh off his team’s upset win in the American, also joins to talk about the Green Wave’s journey, from being displaced by Hurricane Ida in the fall to rallying from 10 shots down to win the program’s first conference crown since 2014.
In this episode of College Golf Talk, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine recap the Western Intercollegiate, where, as Brentley predicted, Texas showed why it is the best team in the country when it is healthy. They also discuss the .500 rule picture and the decision of one top star to return to school for another year before getting into a few of the big women’s conference tournaments that either are already underway or soon to start.
In this episode of College Golf Talk, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine hop on from their hotel rooms in Augusta, Georgia, for a quick recap pod, covering Pepperdine’s win at the Valspar and several women’s events where the winners have now translated their success over to Round 1 of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur.
In this episode of College Golf Talk, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine preview next week’s Augusta National Women’s Amateur. They also recap some of the week’s big events, including the Linger Longer, which prompts a question about the origin of the tournament name. They review their March Madness miscues and answer a few Twitter questions before discussing some of the top job openings in the country.
In this episode of College Golf Talk, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine talk with Oregon women’s coach Derek Radley after the Ducks won the prestigious Northrop Grumman Regional Challenge and ascended to No. 2 in the nation. They hit some results and dive into their March Madness brackets quickly before spending some time discussing the tragedy in Andrews, Texas, where seven members of the University of the Southwest men’s and women’s golf teams were killed in a car crash.
On this episode of College Golf Talk, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine share a bowl of crow as they welcome Oklahoma senior Chris Gotterup. They talk Gotterup’s (and Burko’s) Jersey roots, the senior’s T-7 PGA Tour finish last Sunday in Puerto Rico, and Gotterup gets his chance to officially comment on a pair of bad predictions by the co-hosts. The rest of pod includes some transfer news, another Stanford runner-up and the guys even rank their top Bandon courses and spring-break destinations.
In this episode of College Golf Talk, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine welcome Vanderbilt head coach Scott Limbaugh after his team’s win in Cabo. They then discuss what was an action-packed week in college golf, from Vegas to the Darius Rucker on the women’s side to Stanford women’s record-breaking performance. They close with some transfer portal thoughts after Oklahoma State’s women lost yet another player to the portal.
On this week’s episode of College Golf Talk Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine talk about USC and Amari Avery winning in Houston, and welcome on Trojans head coach Justin Silverstein. They then transition to a new Presidents Cup-style event for HBCUs and bring on Doug Smith from “Beyond the Fairway.” Finally, they wrap up the big men’s tournaments, including The Prestige.
On this episode of College Golf Talk, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine welcome on two winning coaches, Florida’s J.C. Deacon, whose Gators won their home event on Sunday, and San Jose State’s Dana Dormann, who led the Lady Spartans to a huge upset over previously unbeaten and No. 1 Stanford.
On this episode of College Golf Talk, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine preview the spring season, answering several pressing questions, making some predictions, highlighting the top Haskins and Annika Award contenders, and even talking some WM Phoenix Open and Super Bowl.
The spring season is underway! In this first episode of 2022, hosts Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine are joined by Stanford great and current PGA Tour up and comer Maverick McNealy. Plus the guys discuss what they learned from the Southwestern Invitational and react to some huge transfer news out of Stillwater.
In the final edition of College Golf Talk presented by Velocity Global in 2021, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine are joined by Golfweek's Lance Ringler to break down the impact NIL has made on college golf, share which team, men's and women's, was the biggest surprise and disappointment this fall, as well as look ahead to this spring season to predict who will be the strongest team come NCAA's.
On this special Signing Day edition of College Golf Talk presented by Velocity Global, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine break down Brentley’s top signees and classes for the men and women. They also welcome Tennessee signee Caleb Surratt, who talks about his roots and expectations as he prepares for college golf.
In this episode of College Golf Talk, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine are joined by Ole Miss Senior, and #8 in the PGA Tour University Velocity Global Rankings, Jackson Suber to discuss his recent win in the Bahamas, his team's favorite thing to do off the course, as well as his expectations heading into the spring season.
In this episode of College Golf Talk, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine are joined by #1 ranked women's amateur in the world, Rose Zhang to discuss her incredible performance this fall at Stanford, her adjustment to college and team golf, as well as her timeline to turn professional.
In this episode of College Golf Talk, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine are joined by the host of The Back of the Range Golf Podcast Ben Adelberg to recap the week in college golf, react to Rose Zhang's dominant fall season, as well as preview the last two big events on the fall schedule.
In this episode of College Golf Talk, Brentley Romine is joined by special guest host Florida State Men's Golf Head Coach Trey Jones to discuss having two alumni on the U.S. Ryder Cup team, J.R. Smith’s college golf debut, and remembering the late Bobby Bowden.
In this latest episode of College Golf Talk, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine recap big tournaments at Blessings, Colonial and in Chicago before welcoming on two guests, Stanford men’s coach Conrad Ray and Arkansas senior Brooke Matthews. They close by discussing where Stanford’s women stack up in relation to the other top teams in the country and go over the latest PGA Tour University presented by Velocity Global Ranking.
Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine welcome Oklahoma State senior Eugenio Chacarra on to College Golf Talk, and the topics are wide-ranging: Sanderson Farms start, Sergio and Seve, and even an upcoming soccer match between the Cowboys men’s golf team and the Cowgirls women’s soccer team. Burko and Brentley then talk future Ryder Cup stars for Europe, wrap up the results from the week and preview next week’s event at The Blessings.
On this week’s edition of College Golf Talk, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine welcome North Carolina junior Austin Greaser onto the podcast to talk about his big win at Olympia Fields, the Tar Heels’ title chances, Roy Williams’ golf game and the best food spot in Chapel Hill, among other things. The boys then break down Olympia Fields and take a look at the latest PGA Tour U rankings.
Coming out of two big events, Maridoe and the ANNIKA, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine jump on for the first pod of the fall, recapping those events before offering their predictions for the season. Favorites, sleepers, player of the year contenders; they discuss it all.
In the latest episode of College Golf Talk, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine recap Pepperdine’s NCAA Championship victory, look at coaching and transfer news, and highlight some of the college players who made it through U.S. Open qualifying.
Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine debrief after one week in Scottsdale, talking Ole Miss’ historic title, Stanford freshman Rachel Heck’s spectacular season and more from the NCAA Women’s Championship. Then they turn to the men’s event, which begins Friday. Who will win? Who will surprise? What individual players will play well?
Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine discuss the NCAA's decision to call off the Baton Rouge women's regional, they recap the 3 other regionals & give their Favorites for the Championship, plus they preview the Men's Regional and recap the Walker Cup.
In the latest episode of College Golf Talk, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine recap some of the conference championships that have already wrapped up, look ahead to more and also bring in Golfweek’s Lance Ringler for some bubble/rankings conversation as regional selections approach.
On the latest episode of College Golf Talk, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine chat with Oklahoma State head coach Alan Bratton after the Cowboys’ win at the Augusta Haskins Award Invitational. Bratton talks about winning without senior Austin Eckroat, the growth of his young team and the career of departing athletic director and legendary golf coach Mike Holder. Burko and Brentley also discuss the Augusta National Women’s Amateur and the amateurs competing this week at the Masters.
In this week’s episode of College Golf Talk, Burko and Brentley assess the spring season so far, looking at South Carolina women’s win in Augusta and talking current player of the year candidates. They close by talking some college hoops and offer their picks for March Madness.
In this edition of College Golf Talk, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine recap the last two weeks in College Golf, then Brentley chatted with Baylor University Women's Golf coach Jay Goble about their hot start this year, and preview the Walker Cup.
Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine catch up with Florida head coach J.C. Deacon following their dominating win at the Gators Invitational. Plus the guys discuss how deep the women's SEC is and predict which players could be filling out the United States Walker Cup team.
In this week’s episode, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine look back on the Southwestern Invitational, discuss Pepperdine’s start to the spring and talk some other early surprises, while Brentley catches up with Wake Forest’s Kim Lewellen and Rachel Kuehn as the Demon Deacons begin their season.
Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine are joined by Golfweek’s Julie Williams and Lance Ringler to look ahead to the women’s and men’s spring seasons. From the best conferences, to the sleeper teams to watch, to the teams that could take home the title at Grayhawk this spring, this episode is jam packed.
In this College Golf Talk, Steve and Brentley recap the fall 2020 NCAA golf season and make some predictions for the upcoming spring season.
In this College Golf Talk episode, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine share their takeaways from the Blessings Collegiate Invitational, break down the latest PGA Tour University rankings, and preview the East Lake Cup for both men’s and women’s teams.
College golf is back! On this episode, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine discuss the teams and players they are keeping an eye on this fall. Plus, the guys dive into the latest PGA Tour U rankings and preview the inaugural Blessings Collegiate Invitational, October 5-7 on Golf Channel.
Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine break down the initial PGA Tour U rankings and discuss all the latest from the world of college golf.
With the 2020 NCAA men's golf season canceled due to COVID-19, host Steve Burkowski and GolfChannel.com editor Brentley Romine are joined by Golfweek’s Lance Ringler and thefriedegg.com’s Will Knights to discuss what might have been at Grayhawk Golf Club, which includes crowning the most likely team and individual champions.
Host Steve Burkowski is joined by the Korn Ferry Tour's Senior Director of Tournament & Membership affairs Brendan von Doehren to announce a new initiative, PGA TOUR University. Designed to strengthen and elevate the Path to The PGA TOUR through the Korn Ferry Tour, Mackenzie Tour – PGA TOUR Canada, PGA TOUR Latinoamérica and PGA TOUR Series – China, PGA TOUR University will reward elite collegiate play with varying levels of playing access to tours operated under the PGA TOUR umbrella, while upholding the principles and virtues of collegiate athletics.
With the 2020 NCAA women’s golf season canceled due to COVID-19, host Steve Burkowski and GolfChannel.com editor Brentley Romine are joined by Golfweek’s Julie Williams and Golf Digest’s Ryan Herrington to discuss what might have been at Grayhawk Golf Club, which includes crowning the most likely team and individual champions.
On this second College Golf Talk special presented by TopGolf, GolfChannel.com senior writer Ryan Lavner is joined by Wake Forest Senior Siyun ‘Swing’ Liu to discuss the impact the Coronavirus has had on her college career and her plans to turn professional.
On this College Golf Talk special presented by TopGolf, GolfChannel.com senior writer Ryan Lavner is joined by Georgia Tech Senior and 2019 U.S. Amateur champion Andy Ogletree to discuss the impact the Coronavirus has had on his college career and his plans to turn professional.
Host Steve Burkowski and insider Brentley Romine are joined by Oklahoma men’s head coach Ryan Hybl, who discusses the cancellation of the spring season due to the coronavirus and how the Sooners are coping. Plus, the guys breakdown the impact the cancellation will have on college golf from a number of angles.
Burko and Brentley discuss this past weekend's results at the Cabo Collegiate and the Southern Highlands Collegiate and are joined by USC Men's Golf Coach Chris Zambri.
The NCAA golf season is heating up. Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine reflect on the season so far and look ahead to the spring before being joined by Vanderbilt men's head golf coach Scott Limbaugh.
Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine talk to Notre Dame Men’s Head Golf Coach, John Handrigan, discuss changes to the transfer process and the top storylines in college golf.
Host Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine look back at the East Lake Cup and breakdown the men’s and women’s teams/players that impressed this fall. Plus, a big discussion on women’s players leaving school early to test the pro waters and what should be done about it.
On our debut episode, host Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine breakdown the fall season thus far on the Women's and Men's side. Brentley also catches up with Texas Longhorns head coach John Fields and super-sophomore Cole Hammer, plus we preview the 5th annual East Lake Cup.
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