Amateur Golf Podcast: Jordan Perez on the latest college and amateur golf news
2/9/2024 | by Sean Melia of AmateurGolf.com
Dunlap and Surratt turn pro, college season kicks off, and forecasting some current amateurs as professionals
In this episode, Sean and Jordan discuss recent news in amateur golf, including Nick Dunlap and Caleb Surratt turning pro. They analyze Dunlap's decision and his impressive amateur career. They also discuss Surratt's move to LIV Golf and the valuation of amateur golfers.
Then they review recent amateur golf events, including the Latin American Amateur Championship and some college results. They also preview the Masters invites for amateurs and discuss the potential impact on their careers.
The episode concludes with a discussion on women's college golf and the upcoming Curtis Cup.
The pod wraps up with a Player Impact Program (PIP) draft, predicting future PIP stars, the importance of personality and marketability, the impact of COVID-19 on amateur golf, and the rise of Ludwig Aberg.
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