From Local Tours to National Dreams: Building the Ultimate Golfweek Amateur Tour Golf Experience

Welcome back to another episode of the Golfweek Amateur Tour Podcast, where amateurs play like pros and every round has a story.

This week, we’re diving deep into the heart of Golfweek Amateur Tour competition, from tour growth to unforgettable moments on the course. Tim and Chris sit down with Alabama Tour Director Scott Parker, who’s quietly building one of the most respected local golf tours in the country.

Scott shares how his Golfweek Amateur Tour and Senior Amateur Tour have exploded in growth, what it takes to run high-level amateur golf tournaments, and why pace of play might be the most underrated factor in competitive golf.

Then, we head to Orlando, where Chris Rocha caught up with champions across multiple flights, highlighting what makes this golf community so unique: competition, camaraderie, and a whole lot of grit.

Why Alabama might be the most underrated destination in amateur golf

How strong relationships drive success in competitive golf events

The real impact of pace of play on tournament quality

Why two-day events are becoming the future of golf tournaments

What separates top players from the rest (hint: it’s not just talent)

Behind-the-scenes stories from Orlando’s rising amateur golf competition

Chris brings you on-the-ground interviews with flight winners who battled tough conditions, demanding greens, and serious competition:

Champ Flight: A comeback round under pressure