In this episode, we welcome Founder and Principal of Feature Golf Design, Scott Laffin! Scott discusses his introduction into the game of golf and into golf architecture, along with where the origins of his inspiration to become a golf architect. We also dive into his newest local project, Railway GC in Clermont County, a 9-hole short course with template greens that is aiming for an opening date next summer. He discusses the layout, purpose, the owner Robert Gerwin II and their mission in opening the first public course in the Greater Cincinnati area in 21 years.

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In today's episode, we visit with Geoff Hensley, a decorated Junior Met, Met, PGA Tour and PGA Professional. First, we recap the GCGA MET Mid-Am and present our random Cincinnati golf fact for today’s episode. Geoff then joins us to talk about his unique start in the game, his experiences as a college golfer and his journey to becoming Head Professional and Pro Emeritus at Coldstream CC. Geoff also discusses technology in the game, the importance of utilizing it, and the pride he possesses with his alma Mater, University of Cincinnati, calling Coldstream CC home. The guys then ask Geoff this episode's Cincinnati 9.

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On today's episode, we welcome the Hall of Famer himself, Anthony Muñoz! We discuss Anthony's journey as a professional athlete and his time with the Cincinnati Bengals. We then talk about his golf game, his time playing with his former teammate and good friend, Jim Breech, and the current state of his golf game. He also discusses his foundation, and his love for the city of Cincinnati. We wrap up the interview with a round of the Cincinnati 9 questions.

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On today's episode, we celebrate National Intern Day by hosting the 2026 P.J. Boatwright interns, Anthony Moran, Bella Dixon and Gavin Stark! The USGA sponsored program provides interns to the GCGA on an annual basis, and we talk to the interns about their experience with the Association, the city and the tournaments held. We then interview the USGA P.J. Boatwright Internship Program Administrator, Daniel Magen! Daniel describes what the internship is and how it provides jobs not just inside the USGA and its associated programs, but for other jobs within the industry and more.

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On today's episode, Jared Riesenberg joins us for the GCGA Amateur MET Championships recap. The Women's, Senior Women's, Men's, Junior, and Senior Men's all are discussed, champions honored, along with some post-round interviews conducted by Gavin Stark.

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On this episode, we welcome Mariemont HS and The Ohio State University golfer Will Grimmer! Will talks about his upbringing in the game, and the importance of loving the game. We then discuss his accolades as a decorated amateur golfer, and his most noted accomplishment, his 59 at the 2013 North & South Junior Amateur at Pinehurst No.1. We also discuss his 2 U.S. Open appearances, his made cut at the 2018 U.S. Open at Shinnecock GC, and his latest journeys the game of golf has taken him.

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On today's episode, we have GCGA Director of Rules and Competitions, Jared Riesenberg! We review three of the first GCGA tournaments of the season: The U.S. Open Local Qualifier at Four Bridges CC, the MET Four-Ball at Coldstream CC, and the Northern Kentucky Amateur at Summit Hills CC. Jared describes the weather struggles at each competition and the thrilling playoff finishes needed to complete the Four-Ball and NKY AM! Tom and Phil add some stories of their experience playing in the Four-Ball, sharing a few laughs and the overall positive experience of having the opportunity to play.

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On today's episode, we welcome back Tournament Chairman of Maketewah Country Club for the LPGA Queen City Championship, Alex Rodger! Alex goes into depth with us about the upcoming LPGA Queen City Championship, and some of the responsibilities and behind-the-scenes information regarding the set up and process of hosting an LPGA event. From course setup, to spectator parking, signature holes and more, Alex expresses the excitement and aura of the membership headed into the week of the tournament. He also describes the work entailed in hosting, and the expectation of hours that he will be in attendance.

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