Bryan Jackson's Public Golf Roots, Teaching a Major Champion and Inside the NASCAR Circuit

Emilia Doran Recaps Her Summer of '25 Including a Win at The Donna

In this engaging interview, Emilia Doran shares her journey from amateur golf to professional broadcasting, her experiences at the Donna Andrews Invitational, and insights into preparing for major tournaments like the US Women's Mid-Am. Discover how her dedication, strategic approach, and the supportive golf community shape her success and love for the game.

Previewing the 2026 Scott Robertson Memorial

The Scott Robertson Memorial returns to Roanoke Country Club — and in this preview episode of the Active Season Podcast, Matt sits down with some of the top junior golfers in the country during practice round week at one of the premier junior invitationals in America. Players from across the country share their thoughts on the championship, the challenge of Roanoke Country Club’s classic A.W. Tillinghast design, and what it takes to succeed on one of the most demanding and historic junior stages in golf. The conversations cover course strategy, tournament preparation, mental approach, course conditions, and the unique traditions that make the Scott Robertson Memorial such a special championship — including the iconic winner’s tree planted at Roanoke Country Club. From fast greens and strategic angles to elite junior talent and championship atmosphere, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at one of junior golf’s standout events.

Michael Brennan on winning in Utah, Augusta and the Scott Robertson

We catch up with PGA Tour winner and Virginia native Michael Brennan to hear about his win in Utah, his experience at the Masters and relive some shots and memories from his win at the Scott Robertson Memorial as an amateur in 2019. We're joined on the show this week by Justin Young who played alongside Michael in many Virginia events.

The busiest week in Virginia Golf?

This episode covers the vibrant week in Virginia golf, highlighting key tournaments, qualifiers, and players making waves nationally and locally. From the PGA Professional Championship at Bandon to the Virginia State Amateur qualifiers, discover the stories behind the scores and the future stars of golf.

Luke Principato on Finding Golf Later—and Falling Hard

Golf didn’t show up early in Luke’s life — it found him later, somewhere between fatherhood, the pandemic, and a single round that changed everything. In this episode of This Round’s on Me, we sit down with Luke Principato, a Richmond-based golf dad and the voice behind the Instagram handle @get_legs__nestle [https://www.instagram.com/get_legs__nestle], to talk about discovering the game in your 30s, chasing single digits between diaper changes, and why golf becomes more meaningful when community enters the picture. Luke shares the round that hooked him for good, how lessons and practice reshaped his game, and how Instagram turned a personal golf journey into a global connection with golfers from Richmond to Finland. It’s a conversation about improvement, patience, family, and keeping the game fun — even when the scores don’t always cooperate. Beverage Partner: FORE Craft Cocktails Apparel Partner: tasc Performance Use code ACTIVESEASON20 at tascperformance.com [http://tascperformance.com] now through December 31.