In The Rough | Episode 9 - Ron Rawls

Join us as we recorded on site for First Tee Idaho's first ever 100 Hole Hike! We catch up with the likes of Bryan Lawley, Burke Spensky, Brett Kleinkopf, Sam Huston, Brad Tensen, Aaron Koerner and the one and only Mark Johnson. Everyone shares stories about how golf has played a role in their lives and what junior golf means to them now. Many thanks to everyone that was involved with this fundraiser and helped raise $63,000!

Join us as we chat with local golf legend, Mr. Jim Empey! Jim has been known as a top golf instructor in the Treasure Valley for the past 25 years and has the awards to prove it. Outside of his ability to give great instruction, he has been an extremely accomplished player and has played in FOUR major championships. Listen in as Jim talks about how college golf has changed, his stories from playing in the '92 US Open at Pebble Beach, and how he is giving back to the game now through the Rocky Mountain PGA Foundation.

Listen in as we interview two amazing young golfers from Boise! Chloe Singpraseuth and Carter Macy recently qualified for the National Drive, Chip and Putt in Augusta, Georgia. They discuss their experience, the golfers they were able to meet, how golf has helped them in life, and what their future goals are for golf! Chloe are Carter are great golfers, but even better people. Their future is bright!

We're back! Listen in to our April episode with Cali Hipp! We discuss our programs kicking off for Spring, fun events we have planned for the year, and a GREAT interview with local golfer Cali Hipp. Miss Hipp discusses her experiences as a junior golfer in Idaho, what it was like playing golf in the Pac-12, and how she has given back to the game since leaving the University of Oregon.

Listen in as we interview Boise golf legend, Ron Rawls! Ron is a PGA Member and longtime Head Golf Professional at Crane Creek Country Club. He is an Idahoan that has done so much for the game of golf throughout his career in the golf industry, and he has some refreshing takes on the future of golf. Interviewing Ron was a great way to kick off the 2022 golf season here in Idaho!

Join us for our first episode of 2022 as we interview the Executive Director for Game Changers Idaho, Gabe Moreno! Our programs partnered for the first time in 2021, and we are looking forward to partnering for many years going forward. Gabe's work in the Treasure Valley is inspiring and impactful. Visit gamechangersidaho.com to learn more about how to get involved with this great program!

Join us for our final episode of 2021 as we interview Coach Chuck Pagano! Since their is snow on the ground in Boise, and not much golf is being played, we thought we could talk a little football with Coach. Listen in to learn more about Coach's background, his journey in life, and how to live in vision - not in circumstance. #CHUCKSTRONG

Join us for our sixth episode as we catch up with Emily Cadwell on her Thanksgiving break! We discuss what it's like growing up in a golfing family, achieving success in high school, and what the transition to college golf has been like. With all that she has going on, she still finds time to give back by volunteering with First Tee Idaho! Go Cougs!

Listen in to our fifth episode with guest JJ Astorquia! JJ was once a junior golfer in Idaho and took his talents to the collegiate level. He now puts forth time and efforts to have a significant impact on junior golf all throughout the state! The golf community in Idaho is lucky to have people like JJ. 

Join us for episode four and get to know the rest of the staff for First Tee Idaho! Katie McKelvey is the incredible Program Director for the organization, and is a role model for so many young people in our programs. She tells us what it's like growing up in the small town of Mackay, Idaho, her background with sports, and what she loves most about her job. We are beyond lucky to have her on our team!