Greenside - Official Podcast of the Iowa Golf Association

Nov 26 2024 98 ep. 32 mins 1

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Greenside explores a wealth of topics surrounding the world of golf in Iowa and beyond. From Rules of Golf education to recaps with IGA Champions to anything golf related, we'll look to keep you entertained.

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Need a ruling

Nov 26 2024 44 mins

Todd Stice, Manager, Rules (Technology, Content and Education) with the United States Golf Association (USGA) joins the podcast to enlighten the audience on the rules of golf, tell a few stories from his experiences and reminisce about growing up with the game (walk – don't take the cart!) in Keokuk.

Still having fun

Oct 29 2024 35 mins

Waterloo's Tom Christensen stops by the podcast to chat about growing up and playing a lot of golf with many great players who have called Waterloo home. Christensen, who has served the IGA in many capacities, remembers fondly of how the IGA has grown and strengthened over the years. You might even hear a couple good stories from Christensen too...sometimes you quit after six holes

Solid Foundation

Sep 25 2024 22 mins

Katie Baldwin, USGA Foundation Major Gifts Officer, stops by the podcast to let the listeners know all about the great things the USGA Foundation does and continues to improve. While separate, Baldwin explains how the IGA and USGA Foundation work together to make the game of golf as good as it can be for all those in the game.

Not your run of the mill

Sep 16 2024 26 mins

Mason City's Jared Doerfler joins the podcast to share his new adventure – Hanna Golf. From a putter that found its way into the bag in college to now as orders are being mailed out from his own 'shop', Doerfler is full steam ahead with his vision and determination to make a dent in the market.

Living the dream

Aug 07 2024 58 mins

Dave Gaer joins the podcast to talk about his days on the Asian Tour traveling with Payne Stewart, playing in tournaments with Kenny Perry, Greg Norman and others. Gaer, who is sustained a wrist injury in South Africa, remembers his first IGA event when Iowa Golf Hall of Fame member George Turner took him under his wing shortly after winning the Des Moines City Tournament as a youn

Major Accomplishments

Jul 26 2024 42 mins

Iowa City's Jeff Schmid, an Iowa Section PGA Professional, joins the podcast to talk about his recent success on golf's biggest stages. Schmid talks about his teaching philosophy as well and how he learned to play the game at an early age and continues to find success on the course. Schmid also gives his thoughts on what it will take for those competing in the Iowa Amateur

100th Celebration

Jul 18 2024 23 mins

IGA staff Katelynn Hogenson and Karli Kerrigan join the podcast to share all the exciting details of the upcoming 100th Iowa Women's Amateur hosted by Sunnyside Country Club in Waterloo. New divisions, post-round social gatherings and a lot of good golf are in store for sure!

Growing up with the game

Jul 12 2024 47 mins

Fort Dodge's Judd Gibb joins the podcast to recall his days growing up playing as much golf as he could, while playing other sports as well. Gibb talks about his playing and coaching days at Iowa State University as well as his success as a player. Gibb, who recently made the cut at the 2024 U.S. Senior Open, mentions meeting Tiger Woods at the 2020 PGA Championship in San Fran

Zach's path

Jun 10 2024 31 mins

Golf Professional at Terrace Hills Golf Course in Altoona, Zach Steffen, joins the podcast to talk about his life in the golf business – including a start on the PGA Tour at the John Deere Classic. Steffen, who grew up in Des Moines, remembers playing evening rounds with his dad as his game matured as a junior golfer.

Bringing the show to town

May 08 2024 27 mins

Alex McCarty, Tournament Director of the Principal Charity Classic, joins the podcast to talk about the event, set for May 29 - June 2. Alex started his career in 2014 as the Tournament Manager with the Principal Charity Classic. Throughout the last seven years he has managed elite professional golf tournaments including the BMW Championship and U.S. Senior Open. He is a native Iow