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What does it really take to go really low in Amateur Golf Competition? In this episode of Golfweek Amateur Tour – The Podcast, hosts Tim Newman and Chris Rocha sit down with Lance LaCombe, fresh off firing a bogey-free 63 at the Slammer & Squire course at World Golf Village, one of the lowest rounds ever recorded on the Golfweek Amateur Tour.

Lance takes us deep inside the championship mindset, sharing how he kept his head clear, managed every shot with intention, and why avoiding doubles is often more important than chasing birdies. You’ll hear how mental clarity, strategic course management, and knowing your own tendencies are the keys to scoring and how most players are just one mental mistake away from blowing up a round.

But that’s not all.

We also catch up with the flight champions from the 2025 Virginia Tech Regional, including A-flight’s comeback story of the week, an 82 followed by a 71. Every champion shares their unique approach to preparation, performance, and what it feels like to grind out a win in a high-stakes amateur golf tournament.

We wrap the episode with a data-packed look at some of the lowest scores in Amateur Golf Tour history, from legends like Joe Jaspers and Jeff Wong, and how those players continue to separate themselves through consistent, smart, competitive golf.

This episode is packed with insights for anyone playing Amateur Golf—from seasoned Championship Flight competitors to Weekend Warriors grinding for their first win. It’s all about mindset, strategy, and learning from the best.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How Lance LaCombe stayed bogey-free and what he was thinking on every shot
• The biggest scoring mistakes lower-flight players make (and how to stop making them)
• Why “avoiding the big number” matters more than you think
• The biggest differences in decision-making between Champ and A Flight golfers
• Tournament tips and emotional wins from the Virginia Tech Regional flight champions
• The mental habits elite amateur golfers use to stay consistent
• Historical low rounds from top names on the Golfweek Amateur Tour
• A statistical breakdown of score patterns among the best in the field

Featured Guests:

• Lance LaCombe, who carded a historic 63
• Regional champions from all flights at the 2025 Virginia Tech Regional
• Commentary and insights from hosts Chris Rocha and Tim Newman

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