Austin Eckroat on F1 racing, meeting fiancée in day care, impact of PGA TOUR University and more

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Austin Eckroat on F1 racing, meeting fiancée in day care, impact of PGA TOUR University and more

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Jun 17, 2021

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Kevin Prise is joined by Oklahoma State alum Austin Eckroat to discuss his fascination with F1 racing, meeting his fiancée in day care, earning Korn Ferry Tour membership via PGA TOUR University and more.

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Jun 17, 2021

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Join host James Nitties as he speaks to members of the Korn Ferry Tour who are #TOURBound for the PGA TOUR.

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Ep. 6: Ben Kohles on securing Web.com Tour Finals berth in dramatic fashion: Kevin Prise and Matt Cochran recap the Web.com Tour Regular Season finale, where the first 25 PGA TOUR cards were awarded, and visit with University of Virginia alum Ben Kohles about his strong performance under pressure in Portland, a longtime... by Chasing TOURBound Golf Podcast
38 min listen
Ep. 2: Keith Mitchell: Kevin Prise and Matt Cochran discuss Brice Garnett’s emotional win in Utah, look ahead to the inaugural Pinnacle Bank Championship in Omaha, and visit with second-year Web.com Tour player Keith Mitchell about the secret to gap-wedge power, the... by Chasing TOURBound Golf Podcast
48 min listen
Ep. 18: Max Homa and Kevin Dougherty on putting from 90 yards, unique travel experiences and more: Kevin Prise and guest co-host Max Homa are joined by Kevin Dougherty to discuss the practicality of putting from 90 yards away, travel adventures in Central and South America, March Madness bracket strategy and more. by Chasing TOURBound Golf Podcast
34 min listen
Ep. 3: Stephan Jaeger on pairing with Stephen Curry: Kevin Prise visits with three-time Web.com Tour winner Stephan Jaeger about his pairing with two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Stephen Curry for two competitive rounds at the Ellie Mae Classic at TPC Stonebrae, learning the game while growing up in... by Chasing TOURBound Golf Podcast
28 min listen
Ep. 12: Patrick Newcomb on globetrotting lifestyle, bucket-hat style, and qualifying for first Web.com Tour season: Kevin Prise and Matt Cochran visit with incoming Web.com Tour rookie Patrick Newcomb to discuss playing college golf with his brother at Murray State, his unique fashion style, the worst Christmas gift he’s ever received and more by Chasing TOURBound Golf Podcast
38 min listen
Ep. 9: 2017 season recap with Web.com Tour Insider Adam Stanley: Kevin Prise is joined by Web.com Tour Insider Adam Stanley to recap the Web.com Tour Championship and discuss recent feature stories such as A.J. McInerney’s survival of the Las Vegas shooting and deep-dive profiles on Stephan Jaeger, Brandon... by Chasing TOURBound Golf Podcast
44 min listen
Ep. 7: Peter Uihlein on adventures in Europe, desire to become a global player: Kevin Prise and Matt Cochran visit with Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship winner Peter Uihlein about his experiences on the European Tour, preparations for Hurricane Irma, his love for Boston sports, the desire to play a global schedule... by Chasing TOURBound Golf Podcast
40 min listen
Ep. 20: Taylor Moore on talking Austin Cook out of medical school, driver-off-the-deck strategy and more: Kevin Prise is joined by Arkansas alum Taylor Moore to discuss the persuasion of former college roommate Austin Cook to pursue a professional golf career, techniques for hitting driver-off-the-deck, fantasy football strategies and more. by Chasing TOURBound Golf Podcast
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Ep. 13: Scott Langley on six-shot comeback in Panama, sports allegiances and carpet squares: Kevin Prise and Matt Cochran visit with University of Illinois alum Scott Langley to discuss his dramatic comeback victory at the Panama Championship, being star-struck by Adam Wainwright, how to stay warm at a Green Bay Packers game and more. by Chasing TOURBound Golf Podcast
37 min listen
Ep. 1: Introduction and Josh Teater: Welcome to Golf’s Next Wave, your source for behind-the-scenes insight and analysis of life on the Web.com Tour, where professional golfers chase their dream of qualifying for the PGA TOUR. Co-hosts Kevin Prise and Matt Cochran introduce the show,... by Chasing TOURBound Golf Podcast
41 min listen
Ep. 10: Don Leafstrand on Q-School, professional pool and living hotel-to-hotel: Kevin Prise and Matt Cochran visit with nine-year pro Don Leafstrand, who will compete at Second Stage of the Web.com Tour Qualifying Tournament next month, to discuss the challenges of Q-School, his former lifestyle as a professional pool player, the... by Chasing TOURBound Golf Podcast
34 min listen
Cody Blick on his stolen clubs and their unlikely recovery: Kevin Prise is joined by incoming Web.com Tour rookie Cody Blick, who discusses having his clubs stolen prior to the final round of the 2018 Web.com Tour Qualifying Tournament, shooting 63 with borrowed clubs to secure guaranteed starts, and a wild... by Chasing TOURBound Golf Podcast
47 min listen
J.J. Killeen on second career as managing partner of golf entertainment complex 4ORE! Golf: Kevin Prise and Tim Langer are joined by 2011 Web.com Tour Player of the Year J.J. Killeen, who discusses his second career as managing partner of golf entertainment complex 4ORE! Golf, the similarities and differences between life as a touring... by Chasing TOURBound Golf Podcast
46 min listen
Ep. 17: Andrew Novak on conquering Bear Trap at The Honda Classic, appearance on ESPN SportsCenter’s Top 10 Plays and more: Kevin Prise and Matt Cochran visit with Wofford alum Andrew Novak to discuss his bogey-free showing around the famed Bear Trap as an open qualifier at The Honda Classic, a monster putt at NCAA Regionals that led to an appearance on SportsCenter’s... by Chasing TOURBound Golf Podcast
34 min listen
Ep. 8: Beau Hossler on path from no status to TOUR, overcoming injury: Web.com Tour digital producers Kevin Prise and Alex Wood recap all the action from the Albertsons Boise Open, including ‘Boilermaker’ celebrations, Jonathan Randolph’s dog, and potatoes as fans; and Prise visits with University of Texas alum... by Chasing TOURBound Golf Podcast
28 min listen
Ep. 4: Tom Lovelady on roommate Justin Thomas’ PGA Championship win, chasing a PGA TOUR card: Kevin Prise and Matt Cochran visit with Web.com Tour rookie Tom Lovelady about his roommate Justin Thomas’ first major title at last week’s PGA Championship, his colorful wardrobe, his time at the University of Alabama, lessons learned in his... by Chasing TOURBound Golf Podcast
35 min listen
Ep. 5: Talor Gooch on securing PGA TOUR card, best Halloween costume: Kevin Prise and Matt Cochran visit with Oklahoma State alum Talor Gooch about securing his first PGA TOUR card with a timely victory at the News Sentinel Open, his admitted addiction to Netflix, the importance of a well-fitted hat, his best Halloween... by Chasing TOURBound Golf Podcast
41 min listen
Robby Shelton on winning two events in three weeks, first hole-in-one at age 7 and more: Kevin Prise is joined by University of Alabama alum Robby Shelton, who reflects on winning two Web.com Tour titles in three weeks, chasing a Three-Victory Promotion to the PGA TOUR, memorable fishing experiences, his first hole-in-one at age 7,... by Chasing TOURBound Golf Podcast
32 min listen
Ep. 21: Chris Naegel on qualifying for U.S. Open at Shinnecock, nearly giving up pro golf in May: Kevin Prise is joined by Web.com Tour veteran Chris Naegel to discuss his quick change of fortune in the past month, from pursuing a job in commercial real estate, to Monday qualifying for the Nashville Golf Open (finishing T7 to ensure Web.com Tour... by Chasing TOURBound Golf Podcast
26 min listen
Ep. 14: Jimmy Stanger on experiences in Central America, Federal Reserve internship and more: Kevin Prise and Alex Wood visit with Web.com Tour rookie Jimmy Stanger to discuss the emotions of competing for a top-25 finish while on conditional status, how to adjust when playing at altitude, college internships at the Federal Reserve and Raymond... by Chasing TOURBound Golf Podcast
31 min listen
Ep. 19: Ben Taylor previews Smylie Kaufman’s wedding, provides travel advice for London and more: Kevin Prise and Matt Cochran visit with LSU alum Ben Taylor, who previews the dance floor at college teammate Smylie Kaufman’s wedding, discusses the must-see stops on a visit to London, revisits making the winning putt for LSU at the 2015 NCAA... by Chasing TOURBound Golf Podcast
34 min listen
Ep. 11: Jim Knous on Monday qualifying for Shriners, life at Colorado School of Mines: Kevin Prise and Matt Cochran visit with Jim Knous about Monday qualifying for the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, life as an engineering major at the Colorado School of Mines, an appearance on SportsCenter’s Top 10, roller coasters and more.... by Chasing TOURBound Golf Podcast
38 min listen
Shane Smith on getting lost in Malaysia, applying for 11 jobs last spring, growing up on 55-acre farm and more: Kevin Prise is joined by Korn Ferry Tour rookie Shane Smith, 30, who shares stories of getting lost in Malaysia, having two credit cards declined at a gas station in Arizona, growing up on a 55-acre farm, applying for 11 jobs last spring and more. by Chasing TOURBound Golf Podcast
42 min listen
George Cunningham on rookie pro season, traveling across Canada via RV and motorcycle: Kevin Prise and Tim Langer are joined by University of Arizona alum George Cunningham, who shares memories of his successful rookie season on the Mackenzie Tour-PGA TOUR Canada, traveling across Canada via RV and motorcycle, attending the Waste... by Chasing TOURBound Golf Podcast
41 min listen
Martin Trainer on converting no status into TOUR card, proper crowd-acknowledgement techniques and more: Kevin Prise is joined by University of Southern California alum Martin Trainer, the Web.com Tour’s only two-time winner in 2018, and his caddie Matt Garcia to discuss a quick rise from no status to a PGA TOUR card, the art and science of... by Chasing TOURBound Golf Podcast
37 min listen
Sebastian Cappelen on securing first TOUR card, owning a dog in college, coffee preferences and more: Kevin Prise is joined by University of Arkansas alum Sebastian Cappelen, who reflects on the ups and downs of his six-year journey in professional golf that has led to securing his first TOUR card, coffee preferences, growing up in Denmark, owning a... by Chasing TOURBound Golf Podcast
37 min listen
Justin Lower on playing golf in the snow as a kid, Cleveland sports memories and more: Kevin Prise and Zephyr Melton are joined by Malone College alum Justin Lower, who reflects on the ups and downs of an nine-year career in professional golf, reminisces on playing golf in the snow as a kid in northeast Ohio, evaluates the state of his... by Chasing TOURBound Golf Podcast
36 min listen
Royce Thompson shares memories from seven-year career in Web.com Tour communications: Kevin Prise and Tim Langer are joined by longtime Web.com Tour communications manager Royce Thompson, who shares his favorite memories and lessons from seven years on the Web.com Tour staff, as he completes his final week in Communications and readies... by Chasing TOURBound Golf Podcast
38 min listen
Ep. 15: Nicholas Thompson on fundraising for Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and more: Kevin Prise and Matt Cochran visit with Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School alum Nicholas Thompson to discuss his fundraising efforts in remembrance of victims of the school’s recent shooting, the family dynamic with a brother and sister also in... by Chasing TOURBound Golf Podcast
20 min listen
Korn Ferry Tour ‘Finals Theory’ with PGA TOUR Competitions staff: Ever wonder the how and why behind Korn Ferry Tour Finals eligibility, priority ranking, structure and theory? Kevin Prise is joined by PGA TOUR Competitions staffers Kirsten Burgess, Katelyn DiCristofano and Kathy Mobley to shed some insight on the... by Chasing TOURBound Golf Podcast
57 min listen

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