Former Shocker golfers Corey Novascone and Calvin Pearson join us to discuss the First Tee-Greater Wichita program and the recently opened Steve Hatchett Learning Center at MacDonald Golf Course. We talk about how First Tee is boosting high school golf in Wichita and how the program is able to remove many of the financial barriers that dissuade families from the sport. We learn about the new building and what it offers young golfers educationally and athletically. We wrap up with stories about playing for former WSU coach Grier Jones, highlighted by Pearson’s memory about how an errant shot led to a bee sting. Novascone, who played on WSU’s NCAA regional team in 1998, is First Tee program director. Pearson is vice president of the board of directors. He played on MVC champion and NCAA teams in 2011, 2012 and 2013.
Wichita State golfer Michael Winslow will play in the U.S. Amateur Championship from Aug. 12-18 at Hazeltine National Golf Club. Winslow won the Kansas Amateur in July in Topeka, part of a summer that included winning the Kansas City Amateur and advancing to the semifinals of the Missouri Amateur. We talk about the mental game that is fueling his hot streak and what he learned playing in the 2022 U.S. Amateur. We also talk about preparing for Hazeltine, what it means to add his name to the list of Kansas Amateur champions and his advice for young golfers.
Wichita State men’s golf coach Judd Easterling joins us to talk about the team’s third-place finish in the American Athletic Conference Championship, the program’s best in seven years as a member. Easterling describes Michael Winslow’s final-round 66 and how the Shockers dealt with the challenging Pelican Golf Club. We discuss how Lucas Scheufler rebounded from a tough first round and the boost Easterling felt when his phone filled up with congratulatory messages. We finish up talking about how the transfer portal helped the Shockers and how he can continue to use the portal as a recruiting tool.
Wichita State golfers Blake Lorenz and Michael Winslow get us started on the spring. We talk about the good vibes emanating from the opening tournament in Cancun. Lorenz defends his musical choices and describes competitive ping pong games with his brother. The golfers detail their practice routine and how the variety of courses around the Wichita area helps their preparation. We also dive into their advice for young golfers and the importance of family support.
Wichita State assistant coach Josh Gliege and sophomore Michael Winslow talk about playing in the U.S. Amateur, rooming together on road trips and picking music for Instagram posts. We break down Winslow’s progress as a Shocker, favorite golf courses and how the Shockers hope to rebound from a disappointing fall when the spring schedule begins. Winslow discusses growing up in a big golf family and how they handle the stress of watching him play.
The Roundhouse podcast talks to Wichita State’s Jack Sigrist (baseball), Michelle Ledermann (golf), Trajata Colbert (basketball) and Megan Taflinger (volleyball) about life during the pandemic. How are they staying active? What are they reading and watching? How are they studying? What do they miss away from teammates, teachers and coaches?
Mike Kennedy, Bob Lutz and Paul Suellentrop list their top moments, stories and developments for Wichita State athletics in the 2010 era. Topics include the 2013 Final Four, the 2014 perfect regular season, the 2012 volleyball Sweet 16, Aliphine Tuliamuk’s distance running and the ups and downs of Shocker baseball.
