Granite State Golfers

Episode 13: Peter Harrity

This episode features Peter Harrity who has an accomplished golfing career in New Hampshire and owns two courses in the state, Candia Woods and my home course, The Oaks. We discuss his early years in golf, memories of his wins and what it has been like to operate golf courses in recent years with the surge in demand. I hope you enjoy the conversation and am always grateful when you share the podcast with your friends. 
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Episode 12: Ryan Kohler

This episode features Ryan Kohler who is fresh off a big win this month and has a rare and remarkable golf story. You need to hear it! I really enjoyed talking with Ryan and learning about how he approaches his game. He will look to defend his title at the mid-am in early October. I hope you enjoy the conversation and please pass it along to your friends! Thank you. 
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Episode 11: Tara Watt returns

Tara Watt (Ep. 2) returns to the show to catch up on her big victory this week, capturing her third consecutive NH women's mid-am championship. She shares some great insights about the final round (overcoming a bad hole) -- advice all golfers need to hear! 
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Episode 10: Julianna Megan

Julianna Megan won the state am last week at Concord Country Club at age 17. As a rising senior at Pinkerton Academy, Julianna has recorded some big tournament wins. We discuss her final few holes of the state am, a recent tournament she played in at Pinehurst, how she is approaching her college search process and why her 60 degree wedge is her favorite club in the bag. I really enjoyed talking with Julianna and I hope you enjoy the conversation! 
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Episode 9: Matt Schmidt

With the men's and women's state ams now complete, we talk to Matt Schmidt, the executive director of the NH Golf Association. We talk about all that goes into organizing these big state tournaments. We also cover his journey into golf administration, the growth of golf over the past few years and what the NHGA is working on for the coming years. Enjoy the show! 
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Episode 8: Lauren Thibodeau

At age 11, Lauren captured her first of SEVEN straight NH girls junior championships. A state record. She went on to win a couple NH state ams and now plays for the University of Louisville. Lauren has also faced considerable adversity and we start the conversation about some of her recent medical challenges. Her story is inspiring and I hope you enjoy the conversation. 
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Episode 7: Brandon Gillis

This episode features Nashua, NH native Brandon Gillis who won the 119th NH State Am last Saturday (July 16). Brandon made it to the finals last year and returned to the finals this year after facing a challenging field through match play. We discuss the victory as well as his time playing golf at Wake Forest (with some names you might know!) and URI. He shares what clubs he is currently playing and he tells us why he loves golf so much (love his answer). I hope you enjoy the conversation. 
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Episode 6: Phil Pleat

Phil Pleat is the most decorated male golfer in NH history, with over 20 statewide wins. We cover his early years of golf in Portland, Maine as well as his early years competing in NH golf tournaments. Phil offers some great tips and insights for golfers who are looking at playing competitive golf. It was an honor to speak with Phil and I hope you enjoy the conversation. We recorded this a few days before the start of the state am. 
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