About this episode

The episode discusses the new directors of the Michigan and St. Louis tours and their visions for enhancing the Golfweek Amateur Tour experience.

Send us a text The heart of the Golfweek Amateur Tour isn’t just scorecards and trophies, it’s people, places, and purpose. This week on Golfweek Amateur Tour – The Podcast, hosts Tim Newman and Chris Rocha kick things off with real talk: holiday stories, missed birthdays, health updates, and a reminder that the Golfweek Amateur Tour Community always comes first. Then it’s on to business, good business. We welcome Jim Shadduck, the new Michigan Tour Director, who’s bringing a player-first mindset to one of the most competitive local Senior Amateur Tours in the country. Jim breaks down a Michigan schedule built around meaningful venues, including university courses and marquee tracks that reward smart strategy over ego-driven swings. From value-driven entry fees to expanded payouts, Jim is focused on delivering Amateur Golf Tournaments that feel fair, competitive, and worth the travel. Next, we introduce Daniel Van Meter, the new St. Louis Tour Director, whose approach blends competitive golf with intentional community building. A pharmacist, coach, and former points champion, Daniel shares how family involvement, junior pathways, and creative ideas like the Birdie Club are…

People in this episode

Hosts: Tim Newman, Chris Rocha

Guests: Jim Shadduck, Daniel Van Meter

Topics covered

• Golfweek Amateur Tour
• Community building
• Competitive golf
• Player engagement
• Tour directors

Keywords

• Golfweek Amateur Tour
• Michigan Tour Director
• St. Louis Tour Director
• community building
• competitive golf
• player engagement
• tournaments

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Golfweek Amateur Tour

Places: Michigan, St. Louis, Harbour Town

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