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Beltway Golfer

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Golf
National Links Trust
US Junior Amateur
US Open
East Potomac Park
Argyle Country Club
Oakmont Country Club
East Potomac
Nova Scotia
Keswick Hall
Augusta National
The Masters
Charlottesville
East Potomac Golf Links
Walker Cup
Tom Fazio
PGA Junior League
Westwood Country Club
Golf Etiquette
Bobirdie Magazine

Shining a light on golf in & around our nation's capital. The Beltway Golfer podcast is all about engaging conversations with the game's movers and shakers throughout DC, Maryland & Virginia. beltwaygolfer.com @beltwaygolfer

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Geoff Shackelford is one of the preeminent voices in golf, authoring 10 books on the game, appearing regularly on Golf Channel, doing hands-on design work on a pair of prominent courses, and covering the sport’s biggest events through his popular new... more

Winner of both the 2025 Mid Atlantic Mid-Am and the Belle Haven Four Ball, Ryan is on the board of the Mid-Atlantic Golf Association, and is heavily involved at Argyle Country Club. He played his college golf at Loyola and is the older brother of PGA... more

Alex breaks down his weekend in Augusta, talking through everything from lodging to restaurants to walking the grounds for two days at The Masters. David Lee joins the show and talks about the latest version of The Hundred, and we provide an update o... more

Rick Maese of The Washington Post breaks down the Trump administration’s termination of the lease held by the National Links Trust for the operation of the three golf courses on National Park Service land in Washington, DC. The conversation traces th... more

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Recent Guests

Geoff Shackelford
Golf writer and architecture historian; The Quadrilateral newsletter author
The Quadrilateral
Episode: Ep 96. Geoff Shackelford – The Quadrilateral
Ryan McCarthy
Golfer; Argyle Country Club member; brother of Denny McCarthy
Argyle Country Club
Episode: Ep 95. Ryan McCarthy – Argyle CC
Rick Maese
Washington Post reporter covering politics and sports, contributor on national/local golf issues
The Washington Post
Episode: 94. Rick Maese on the termination of the National Links Trust lease
Barry Svrluga
Sports columnist for The Washington Post
The Washington Post
Episode: 93. Barry Svrluga on the Fight for D.C.’s Public Golf Courses
Josh Hafken
Golf writer and traveler, author of a forthcoming golf travel book
Weird Golf / related projects
Episode: SB 12. Writing a Golf Travel Book, Weird Golf, X-Country Golf Course
Lauren Greenleaf
Virginia amateur golfer, 2015 US Women's Mid-Am champion, board member of the Virginia State Golf Association
Virginia State Golf Association; University of Virginia; Virginia-based golf community
Episode: 92. Lauren Greenlief – 7x VSGA Women’s Golfer of the Year
Rob Randall
Golf course superintendent at Worthington Manor
Worthington Manor
Episode: 91. Rob Randall – Superintendent, Worthington Manor GC
David Lee
Guest, golf traveler and volunteer at Cypress Point for the Walker Cup
Private individual (volunteer)
Episode: SB 11. Volunteering at the Walker Cup, Inside the Ropes at the BMW, Rock Creek Park GC, Latest in the DMV
Bernie Najar
Director of Instruction at Caves Valley Golf Club
Caves Valley Golf Club
Episode: 90. Bernie Najar – Director of Instruction at Caves Valley Golf Club

Host

Alex Dixon
Host of Beltway Golfer

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 53 ratings
  • Great pod

    Great pod

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Daniel B Swartz
    United States2 years ago
  • The King of Ashburn lead me here!

    Found this podcast thru Lurch Papa, was a great interview with the King of Ashburn!! Got a new sub from me! Lots of great courses all over the DMV and MD, looking forward to a local golf pod!! Second episode in and hear you guys talkn bout a local course to me Furnace Bay! Next time your up this way you should check out Pilgrims Oak, not to far from Furnace Bay and it’s a beautiful course!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Its F1 not McGlovin
    United States2 years ago
  • Love this pod..casual and informative interviews. Strong guests

    Podcast Addict
    5
    3puttpar
    3 years ago
  • Tremendous range of guests

    Podcast Addict
    5
    johnv
    4 years ago
  • Can’t recommend enough

    THE best and only source for DMV-related golf news

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    egore333
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners praise strong local focus and in-depth interviews that cover both golf and community issues.
Episodes are described as relatable, with high-quality guests and engaging storytelling.
Show is seen as a go-to source for DMV golf news and course updates.

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#168
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Apple Podcasts
#117
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Apple Podcasts
#193
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Apple Podcasts
#202
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Ep 96. Geoff Shackelford – The Quadrilateral
Q: Why do you think Tom Fazio's approach is controversial here, and what would you like to see instead?
Fazio's design philosophy is criticized for prioritizing spectacle and cart-path manipulation over the essence and soul of the site; a more historically respectful, human-scale approach that preserves Walter Travis's reversible concept would be preferable for a local, long-term community asset.
Ep 96. Geoff Shackelford – The Quadrilateral
Q: Given the administration's long-term goals, do you think a major tournament at East Potomac is logistically possible?
Logistically it's extremely challenging due to the site's constraints, water table, and surrounding infrastructure; even if feasible, the calendar and existing commitments make it unlikely in the near term.
Ep 96. Geoff Shackelford – The Quadrilateral
Q: Have you seen other municipal projects that may be similar to what National Links Trust was originally trying to do with East Potomac?
Yes, a few, particularly Bethpage and Torrey Pines, are often cited as contrasts to the DC situation because they handle large land footprints and multiple courses, but the East Potomac project stands out for trying to restore a historic design and serve the everyday golfer without turning it into a tournament venue.
SB 11. Volunteering at the Walker Cup, Inside the Ropes at the BMW, Rock Creek Park GC, Latest in the DMV
Q: What were your first impressions of getting access to Cypress Point before the main rounds?
It felt surreal and intimate, walking the course with almost no ropes, seeing greens and tees up close, and meeting the ground crew who were generous with access and stories.
SB 11. Volunteering at the Walker Cup, Inside the Ropes at the BMW, Rock Creek Park GC, Latest in the DMV
Q: So you signed up to volunteer at the Walker Cup, how long ago?
It was several months ago, possibly six to eight months, and we got in off the wait list, with a credential and shifts lined up for the event, including merch tent duties.

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A DMV-focused golf show that mixes conversations with players, writers, course managers, and industry insiders to explore regional courses, governance, and local golf culture. Episodes frequently center on public-course access, course renovations, tournament implications, and personal journeys in golf—from architecture and design debates to amateur and mid-amateur pathways, tournament-week insights, and travel-adjacent stories. A standout element is the strong local angle: coverage of Washington, DC-area courses, politics around public golf, and a mix of behind-the-scenes industry perspectives with engaging storytelling that appeals to both serious golf fans and local community followers.

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Recent guests on Beltway Golfer include:

1. Geoff Shackelford
2. Ryan McCarthy
3. Rick Maese
4. Barry Svrluga
5. Josh Hafken
6. Lauren Greenleaf
7. Rob Randall
8. David Lee

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