Utah Golf Radio - FULL POD - 3-21-26
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Utah Golf Radio delivers a comprehensive two-hour deep dive into the state's golf scene, blending news, interviews, and community highlights. The episode opens with hosts Paul Pugmire and Jan Brownstein discussing the emotional and logistical recovery of Hobble Creek Golf Course after a devastating windstorm that felled dozens of mature trees, with outgoing professional Craig Norman reflecting on his 53-year career and upcoming retirement. The show then shifts to college golf, spotlighting the University of Utah’s team victory at a major tournament, with coach Garrett Clegg praising the performance of his players, especially new transfer Jack Gerge. The episode celebrates standout amateur performances, including David Lichty’s record-setting 61 at Copper Rock and Navy Hubs’ dominant win in the women’s Winter Champs. A heartfelt tribute follows with Ernie Schneider Jr., a 96-year-old golf legend and inaugural inductee into the Utah PGA Hall of Fame, sharing his lifelong passion for the game. The final segment urges listeners to register for upcoming qualifiers, as spots fill rapidly across Utah’s golf calendar. Throughout, the show emphasizes community, legacy, and the enduring joy of the game.
Hobble Creek Golf Course has recovered from a major windstorm thanks to rapid cleanup efforts, with Craig Norman retiring after a legendary 53-year career.
David Lichty shot a course-record 61 at Copper Rock, winning the UGA Winter Champs with a mix of brilliance and resilience.
Ernie Schneider Jr., 96, was honored as an inaugural Utah PGA Hall of Fame inductee, embodying a lifetime of dedication to the sport.
The University of Utah men’s golf team defended their title with a team effort, highlighted by a crucial 68 from new transfer Jack Gerge.
Registration for key Utah golf events like the State Am and Mid-Am qualifiers is filling quickly—act fast to secure your spot.
Welcome to Utah Golf Radio & Hobble Creek Storm Recovery
“It's been a heck of a ride. I was sitting there thinking. The other day, I started working at Old Tempt Golf Course for Dave Croton running carts in about 1973. Wow. And so that was 53 years ago.”
College Golf Highlights: Utah Utes Win & New Talent Emerges
“Without Jack’s 68, we don’t win this past weekend. And he’s had a number of solid rounds for us so far this spring.”
Amateur Champions: Lichty’s 61 & Hubs’ Comeback
“I thought I had lost. Oh no. I didn't think that I had won at all. So when I finished and picked up, I was just assuming that Jane had won.”
Legacy & Hall of Fame: Ernie Schneider Jr. at 96
“I want them to know that he loved people, that he appreciated people, that he enjoyed people and wanted to make sure that they enjoyed themselves when they came to the golf course.”
Upcoming Events & Registration Alerts
The hosts issue a timely reminder: Utah’s golf qualifiers are filling fast. The Mid-Am and State Am qualifiers at major venues like Stonebridge, Sleepy Ridge, and Green Springs are full or nearly full, with only a few spots left at Dinoland and Ochre Hills. They urge listeners to register immediately.
“I want them to know that he loved people, that he appreciated people, that he enjoyed people and wanted to make sure that they enjoyed themselves when they came to the golf course.”
“It's been a heck of a ride. I was sitting there thinking. The other day, I started working at Old Tempt Golf Course for Dave Croton running carts in about 1973. Wow. And so that was 53 years ago.”
“I thought I had lost. Oh no. I didn't think that I had won at all. So when I finished and picked up, I was just assuming that Jane had won.”
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Paul Pugmire
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Jan Brownstein
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Craig Norman
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Hobble Creek Golf Course
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Garrett Clegg
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University of Utah Men's Golf Team
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David Lichty
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Ernie Schneider Jr.
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Copper Rock Golf Course
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Navy Hubs
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