About this episode

This episode discusses the challenges of amateur golf, including weather conditions and course management, featuring guest Dan Constantino.

Grab your rain gear and tighten your grips, this episode of the Golfweek Amateur Tour - The Podcast delivers everything amateur golfers love: competitive golf events, brutal weather stories, Ryder Cup belt chaos, and the camaraderie that makes the Golfweek Amateur Tour one of the strongest golf communities in the country. Co-hosts Tim Newman and Chris Rocha break down the Southern Icebreaker, early-season jitters, and what it takes to survive tournament golf when the wind, rain, and pressure all show up uninvited. This is amateur golf competition at its finest and funniest. What You’ll Hear in This Episode Regional Season Kickoff The 2026 season is officially rolling. Tim and Chris talk about launching one of the biggest fields yet, juggling logistics, and why early-season tournaments test more than just your swing. Featured Guest: Dan Constantino Champ Flight standout Dan Constantino joins the show to talk: Playing Harbor Town in brutal conditions Why iron play and course management matter more than swing aesthetics How higher-handicap golfers can score better by avoiding hero shots His growing YouTube presence blending golf, travel, and real-world golf advice The Ryder Cup Belt…

People in this episode

Hosts: Tim Newman, Chris Rocha

Guest: Dan Constantino

Topics covered

• amateur golf
• tournament golf
• course management
• Ryder Cup
• weather challenges
• golf community

Keywords

• amateur golf
• Ryder Cup
• course management
• tournament recap
• golf community
• weather stories
• golf advice

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Harbor Town

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