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Shining a light on golf in & around our nation's capital.The Beltway Golfer podcast is all about engaging conversations with the game's movers and shakers throughout DC, Maryland & Virginia.beltwaygolfer.com@beltwaygolfer
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- Jul 11, 202658 min
Ep 96. Geoff Shackelford - The Quadrilateral
Geoff Shackelford is one of the preeminent voices in golf, authoring 10 books on the game, appearing regularly on Golf Channel, doing hands-on design work on a pair of prominent courses, and covering the sport’s biggest events through his popular newsletter, The Quadrilateral, where he has voiced his own opinions on the East Potomac Golf Course situation. With the administration announcing plans and a start date for work at the course, including golf course architect Tom Fazio, we brought Geoff on to break down what to expect from a Fazio renovation. We discuss the entire situation at large, including what is […]
- Apr 30, 202648 min
Ep 95. Ryan McCarthy - Argyle CC
Winner of both the 2025 Mid Atlantic Mid-Am and the Belle Haven Four Ball, Ryan is on the board of the Mid-Atlantic Golf Association, and is heavily involved at Argyle Country Club. He played his college golf at Loyola and is the older brother of PGA Tour player Denny McCarthy. We covered everything from competitive amateur golf in the Mid Atlantic to helping lead his home club through a recent course renovation. Listen or watch episode 95 below! https://youtu.be/69rUa0IMrkA
- Apr 23, 20261h 16m
SB 13. BG at The Masters, The Hundred & Magazine update
Alex breaks down his weekend in Augusta, talking through everything from lodging to restaurants to walking the grounds for two days at The Masters. David Lee joins the show and talks about the latest version of The Hundred, and we provide an update on the first issue of BG Magazine.beltwaygolfer.com/magazine
- Jan 2, 202640 min
94. Rick Maese on the termination of the National Links Trust lease
Rick Maese of The Washington Post breaks down the Trump administration’s termination of the lease held by the National Links Trust for the operation of the three golf courses on National Park Service land in Washington, DC. The conversation traces the timeline, the ambiguous notice of default, and what those moves could signal for the future of these historic properties.Maese offers insight into the unusual nature of the lease termination process, the role of the Department of the Interior, and the political and legal consequences that may follow. The discussion also looks ahead to potential new leaseholders and what is at stake for public access and affordable golf, placing the story within a broader context of politics, public land, and long-term control. Listen or watch Episode 94 below!
- Dec 24, 202531 min
93. Barry Svrluga on the Fight for D.C.’s Public Golf Courses
Washington Post columnist Barry Svrluga joins the podcast to unpack the unfolding controversy surrounding Washington, D.C.’s three public golf courses at Langston, Rock Creek Park, and East Potomac. Barry breaks down what the Trump administration’s notice of default against the National Links Trust means for the 50-year lease, why affordable public golf in the nation’s capital is at stake, and how this battle has broader implications for access, community golf culture, and federal influence over municipal facilities. Listen or watch Episode 93 below!
- Nov 15, 202537 min
SB 12. Writing a Golf Travel Book, Weird Golf, X-Country Golf Course
Josh joins to discuss Where the Fairway Ends, his Nova Scotia golf road-trip book with his dog, his Weird Golf map project of unusual courses throughout the country, and his plan to build a cross-country golf course inspired by Australia’s Nullarbor Links.weirdgolf.com
- Oct 16, 202544 min
92. Lauren Greenlief – 7x VSGA Women’s Golfer of the Year
Lauren Greenlief has long been one of the faces of Virginia amateur golf — a seven-time state Golfer of the Year and the 2015 U.S. Women’s Mid-Am Champion. Fresh off another impressive run at the 2025 Mid-Am, she joins the pod to talk about staying competitive at the highest level while managing a demanding full-time career. Lauren shares how she balances practice and preparation, what fuels her love for the game, and how she sets up her competitive schedule. We also dive into her Virginia roots, her connection to International Country Club, and how she has improved over time, in part by focusing on the mental side of the game. Listen or watch Episode 92 below!
- Sep 20, 202552 min
91. Rob Randall – Superintendent, Worthington Manor GC
The summer of 2025 proved a major challenge for golf course superintendents across the Mid-Atlantic, as relentless heat and pounding rains pushed every aspect of course care to its limits. Worthington Manor Superintendent, Rob Randall joins to reflect on the season’s challenges, sharing how various grass types stood up to the test, why clear communication with golfers is essential during difficult stretches. The conversation highlights how superintendents set up the course with golfers in mind, keeping playability and enjoyment at the forefront. Listen or watch Episode 91 below!
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