Second Shot All American Podcast

On today's episode, Tom and Phil welcome the General Manager of Clovernook Country Club, Harry Alexander! A product of Taylor High School, Harry speaks of his beginnings of the game at Neumann Golf Course and his special connection with the Head Professional. He then discussed his talents as a baseball player driven by The Big Red Machine of the 1970s Cincinnati Reds. Harry then speaks of why he chose to attend Northern Kentucky University, and his career beginnings from inside sales into a PGA Professional. The guys then discuss Harry's journey from Miami Whitewater Golf Course, to Shawnee Lookout and back to Miami Whitewater in a 30 year career with Great Parks, including his time mentoring a young Jim Herman. The conversation wraps up speaking about the relationships golf has allowed Harry to develop and the meaning golf has had in his life. The episode finishes with the Cincinnati 9. Follow the GCGA (@GCGA1905) & Podcast (@ssaagolfpod) on Instagram  Please feel free to reach out with any feedback or questions at [email protected]

Today, Tom and Phil hit a milestone episode: their 50th! They welcome the current Mount St. Joseph University Men's and Women's Golf Coach, Justin Tereshko! The guys have Justin talk about his early days as a golfer in Madison, Indiana and his journey to Lexington, Kentucky to play collegiately at Transylvania University. They then reminisce about their college days and facing each other in tournaments. Justin then talks about his four United States Amateur appearances, the courses he's played for them, and the 2014 Round of 64 and 7-and-6 victory over future Major Champion Xander Schauffele. Justin then dives into some of his golf coaching jobs and stops along the way, finishing up with a conversation about his current position and what to expect out of the golfers in the spring.  Follow the GCGA (@GCGA1905) & Podcast (@ssaagolfpod) on Instagram  Please feel free to reach out with any feedback or questions at [email protected]

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. Follow the GCGA (@GCGA1905) & Podcast (@ssaagolfpod) on Instagram  Please feel free to reach out with any feedback or questions at [email protected]

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.   Follow the GCGA (@GCGA1905) & Podcast (@ssaagolfpod) on Instagram  Please feel free to reach out with any feedback or questions at [email protected]

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.   Follow the GCGA (@GCGA1905) & Podcast (@ssaagolfpod) on Instagram    Please feel free to reach out with any feedback or questions at [email protected]

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.   Follow the GCGA (@GCGA1905) & Podcast (@ssaagolfpod) on Instagram  Please feel free to reach out with any feedback or questions at [email protected]

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.    Follow the GCGA (@GCGA1905) & Podcast (@ssaagolfpod) on Instagram  Please feel free to reach out with any feedback or questions at [email protected]

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.  Follow the GCGA (@GCGA1905) & Podcast (@ssaagolfpod) on Instagram  Please feel free to reach out with any feedback or questions at [email protected]

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. U.S Open Local Qualifying Leaderboard https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/5721416 GCGA MET Four-Ball Leaderboard https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/5721746 NKY AM Leaderboard https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/5721781 Follow the GCGA (@GCGA1905) & Podcast (@ssaagolfpod) on Instagram  Please feel free to reach out with any feedback or questions at [email protected]

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. Follow the GCGA (@GCGA1905) & Podcast (@ssaagolfpod) on Instagram  Please feel free to reach out with any feedback or questions at [email protected]