On Par with Anthony Scorcia

Phil Young, A.W. Tillinghast and Baltusrol G.C.

Today, we’re diving deep into one of the most iconic and architecturally significant golf clubs in the world—Baltusrol Golf Club—through the lens of one of golf’s greatest design minds: A.W. Tillinghast.

And joining us is someone who quite literally wrote the book on Tillinghast—Philip Young. He’s a leading historian on Golden Age golf architecture and a go-to expert on Tillinghast’s life, work, and legacy.

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Scott Blough, Nassau CC Director of Agronomy

Joining me is Scott Blough, the Golf Course Superintendent at Nassau Country Club. With decades of experience in turf management and a deep passion for the game, Scott oversees every blade of grass on this iconic course. We’ll talk about the course’s unique challenges, its rich legacy, and what it takes to keep Nassau in championship condition year-round.

Dan Sposato PGA and Dean Muratore

This week, Director of Golf at Colonial Spings Golf Club, Dan Sposato and University of Michigan Freshman standout, Dean Muratore join the program to talk about golf at the next level and much more. Enjoy and thank you for the support. 

Tom Kaplun

North Hempstead CC Superintendent, Tom Kaplun joined the show to discuss the green side of golf and the apprentice program offered through NYSTA. Thank you for listening and enjoy.

Joe Gardner, Fresh Meadow CC Superintendent

This episode is super insightful if you're curious as to what's going on when it comes to the green side of golf during extreme weather conditions. Joe and I also cover bunkers, firm and fast conditions and much more. Enjoy and thank you for your support.

Adam Jessie- Director of Agronomy at Pine Hills and Spy Ring

Director of Agronomy at Pine Hills and Spyring, Adam Jessie joined me to discuss building and opening of Spy Ring Golf Club and the renovations happening at Pine Hills Golf and Country Club.

Sleepy Hollow CC Superintendant, Jonathan Heywood

Sleepy Hollow CC superintendent, Jonathan Heywood joins this special edition of On Par to discuss his journey as a golf course superintendent and he and the USGA are prepping Sleepy Hollow for this year's Mid-AM Championship.

Joe Gardner, Fresh Meadow CC

Our twelfth season kicks off with Fresh Meadow superintendent, Joe Gardner. If was a pleasure to talk about the Masters and how it impacts the golf world at large and how supply chain issues continue to be an issue in 2022. 

11.22 Mike Stachura Golf Digest

Few can provide the detailed issues on the hard good side of the game like Golf Digest's, Mike Stachura. From the lipstick to golf balls to the GD Hotlist. We covered a lot of ground in this week's show. Enjoy and thank you for your support.

11.21 Stewart Hagestad, Mid Am Champion

The legend of Stewart Hagestad grows and it was a pleasure to have him on the program to discuss his recent win. Enjoy and thank you for the support.