College Golf Talk

The first college-centric episode of the new season, and it's without Burko, who will return next week. Brentley welcomes Wake Forest women's assistant Ryan Potter as the Deacs are No. 1 in the first ranking of the season (courtesy of The Differential). Potter walks us through what's working well so far, how he and head coach Kim Lewellen form a great duo, why Wake is a special place and whether La Costa is worthy of being a longterm NCAA Championship site. Technical issues cut off the Disney World breakdown portion of the pod, though Brentley wraps things up with a spin-through of all the notable tournament results from Stephens Cup to Inverness to Sahalee and most everything in between. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Burko and Brentley are live from Lahinch Golf Club in Ireland, and after a few days walking the course, talking to players and captains, and enjoying the town, they are ready to preview the 51st Walker Cup. They talk the great history and design of Lahinch, break down some of the players on each team, and add some news from the week, including the stomach bug that has stricken some of the American players. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After a few-week hiatus, Burko and Brentley return to recap both NCAA Championships at La Costa, where the Stanford women and Auburn men took home NCAA team titles. All the best stories of the week are discussed, including the Eastern Michigan women and the crazy playoff to get into match play on the men's side. There is a quick sidebar debate about whether top teams should get to bypass regionals or at least host a regional. From there, the boys dissect several recent coaching hires and transfer-portal news before talking U.S. Open qualifying and the college players we'll see at Shinnecock next week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Burko and Brentley recap each of the six NCAA women's regionals, which wrapped Wednesday afternoon. Stanford's record-breaking performance led the way, but there were plenty of other stories from the day that was, including a pair of playoffs, a No. 2 seed and top-ranked amateur failing to advance, and much more. The Annika Award race is discussed, as was a "revolutionary" endeavor that popped on our feeds this week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the aftermath of the men's selection show, Burko and Brentley expand on their preview of the NCAA Division I men's golf regionals. They deliver their picks to advance, including a couple of 10 seeds to watch out for. Also, a No. 1 seed being on high alert is discussed, as is whether or not Jackson Koivun can put the finishing touches on the best season ever in college golf. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A yearly tradition continues as USC women's golf coach Justin Silverstein joins Burko and Brentley to break down all six NCAA women's golf regionals. They discuss the favorites, the sleepers and maybe even a few teams that should be in high alert. Justin provides some great insight on some of the golf courses and teams that he's seen throughout the season. The .500 rule is debated in light of South Carolina missing regionals as the No. 24 team in the country. And finally, Burko and Brentley roll through some men's conference results, including three-peats by Jackson Koivun and Preston Stout. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Burko and Brentley break down the many women's conference championships that finished within the past week, while also discussing why Oregon's star isn't at Big Tens, who the favorite to win the Annika Award is at the moment and the breaking news of Stanford booting a player for violating team rules. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After a week off, Burko and Brentley revisit the Augusta National Women's Amateur – and Brentley recounts his Monday round at Augusta National. They then move to results, especially USC's big win at the Western Intercollegiate at Pasatiempo. Jackson Koivun continues to dominate; is he a POY lock? And has Texas moved atop the list of men's favorites? Women's conference championships have started to finish with two first-time NCAA regional qualifiers, while the ACC and SEC are off and running. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With it being Augusta National Women's Amateur week, Brentley assumes hosting duties for an extended interview with the top freshman in the country, BYU's Kihei Akina. From Hawaii and one of seven siblings, Akina talks about his roots in the game, how his first love was basketball, his friendship with potential NBA No. 1 draft pick A.J. Dybantsa, his success on the golf course, what he's learned on the PGA Tour, his goals and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Before heading to Augusta, Burko and Brentley get an early start on previewing the Augusta National Women's Amateur, which includes their annual snake draft. Other college news and results are discussed, from Texas Tech's victory at Valspar to Stanford's win at the Charles Schwab Women's Collegiate to a potential change in portal dates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With a few hours to spare, Burko (the voice of the A-10) and Brentley offer their last-minute NCAA Tournament advice, while also adding a golf wrinkle – the Sweet 16 of Campus Courses. They are divided on the winner, too! Aside from the March Madness talk, they also discuss the recent results, from Pauma Valley to Texas women's home event. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We'll call this the cliffhanger episode. Not only is Brentley anxious over a Liberty basketball game that Burko recommended he pick for a pool (spoiler: they lost), but Brentley also catches up with Texas junior Farah O'Keefe during the Darius Rucker Intercollegiate (she won). O'Keefe shares the crazy story of how got into this new putter that has unlocked her game, her new mental approach, why she was lightly recruited, the neat sports backgrounds of her parents, what was on her list of goals she wrote as a kid, and much more. And speaking of Burko, he's away this week calling A-10 hoops, so Golfweek's Cameron Jourdan joins to recap a wild Hayt Invitational and other results. Plus, they play a new .500-rule game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week's episode, Burko and Brentley recap three of the biggest events of the season: Texas' statement at the Darius Rucker Intercollegiate, Virginia clipping Auburn at Southern Highlands Collegiate and Oklahoma State sliding by Arkansas in Cabo. Rice's surprise third-place finish in Mexico is discussed, as is the Stanford women's loss to San Jose State in match play and an inexcusable live-scoring issue in Las Vegas. Finally, the episode finishes as Brentley interviews Oklahoma State's Preston Stout, who won by a whopping seven shots in Cabo. They discuss the big win, Stout's hunting passion, how his game projects at the next level and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Burko and Brentley are together again, this time at Long Cove Club ahead of the Darius Rucker Intercollegiate. They preview the event, plus two big men's tournaments, in Las Vegas and Cabo, before interviewing two of the participating coaches, South Carolina's Kalen Anderson and Vanderbilt's Greg Allen. The episode ends with a sitdown with tournament namesake, Darius Rucker. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Texas A&M sophomore Vanessa Borovilos joins this latest episode, fresh off her victory at the Moon Golf Invitational. She provides insight into how she's become one of the top women's amateur players in the world, how she ended up going from Canada to College Station, and more. Burko and Brentley then spin through some results, including aces wild for Vandy and Jackson Koivun winning yet again, before getting to the shocking news that Georgia head coach Chris Haack is stepping down. Riviera 2012 memories are discussed while Brentley gets confused by the minefield that is the Scoreboard results page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of College Golf Talk, recently retired Baylor head coach Mike McGraw reflects on an amazing career that spanned nearly four decades. From sleeping in Rickie Fowler's driveway while recruiting him to helping Wyndham Clark through personal tragedy, McGraw shares some of his best memories. He also explains the reason he's retiring from coaching, and the impact that his wife, Pam, has had in his career. After saying goodbye to Mike, Burko and Brentley talk the big news of the week – Charlie Woods is headed to Tallahassee. Why did he pick FSU? What schools were also in the running? Those answers are provided and more. Finally, dominant performances by the Stanford women, Auburn men and Virginia men are discussed, while the guys wonder, is this Anne Walker's best team ever? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

College Golf Talk is back in 2026, as Burko and Brentley preview the spring semester, from favorites in the Power 4 conferences to the big storylines to follow. Also, Michael La Sasso's departure from Ole Miss to join LIV Golf is discussed, plus Mike McGraw's retirement prompts a look-back on one of the best coaching careers in the sport. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the early signing period for the Class of 2026 wrapping up, Brentley Romine spins through his player and class rankings with junior-golf guru Ryan Frazer of Agora Golf. But the episode starts with Vanderbilt signee Luke Colton of Frisco, Texas, who is Brentley's top-ranked recruit in the Class of 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Burko and Brentley recap an action-packed fall slate of NCAA golf while discussing the standout teams and players, and picking their NCAA title favorites at the moment. Georgia Tech's Bruce Heppler is retiring, and his legendary career is reflected on. Then the episode ends with Brentley's interview with Stanford star Megha Ganne. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week's episode, Burko is in Dubai, so Brentley calls on Golfweek's Cameron Jourdan and Lance Ringler to fill the void. Top tournaments such as the Williams Cup and Stanford Intercollegiate are broken down at length before the guys re-fire the great rankings debate after news that Mark Broadie has been tasked by the women's committee to add guardrails to runaway winners – or in this case, just Arkansas. D2 and D3 golf gets some play, and the guys discuss the best food in college golf. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.