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Diego Lourenco, Junior at Memphis, joins Swing State University for our last episode of the Spring Season! Diego is a 3x winner at the D1 level with wins in each of his first three years at the U of M. After winning at the Colleton Collegiate (hosted by Michigan St.) just one month ago, Diego has his eyes set on the postseason... starting at the AAC Championship set to take place April 27th - 29th hosted at The Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club in Sarasota, FL.

James and Diego discuss what it takes to compete at the highest level, things we love about living in Memphis, and so much more to close out the Spring.

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To Hell and Back...

Carson Baez (Sophomore at the University of Richmond) is one of the best players in college golf, but his journey has been anything but conventional. From being one of the top juniors on the planet, to falling all the way to 1747th in world junior golf rankings, Carson has once again established himself as a premier talent at the D1 level.

James and Carson talk through Carson's junior career, recruiting journey, and his first two years at Richmond. They also discuss what it looks like to build a brand and create engaging content while balancing competing week in and week out.

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Alejandro Formosa, freshman at Columbia University, joins Swing State University to talk through his first year in The City! We talk golf in NYC, being a student athlete in the Ivy League, and much more!

Earlier this year, after an incredible start to his freshman year, Alejandro was invited to play in the Collegiate Showcase hosted by The Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles, CA. Past winners have included Scottie Scheffler, Will Zalatoris, Sahith Theegala, and Michael Brenan - all of whom have gone on to record victories on the PGA Tour.

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The Final Chapter.

Thomas Schmidt joins Swing State University on the heels of his final Spring season. We talk through Thomas' big wins throughout his career, what he's learned along the way, and conclude with a Swing State Six-Pack for the ages!

Thomas is currently a senior at Arkansas State University, a five-time winner at the D1 level, 2x Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year, finalist for the Haskins Award, and is currently ranked #25 in Clippd rankings.

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FAMILY REUNION!

James Boone (Host) and Daniel Boone Jr. (UNC Charlotte) team up for Swing State University's 11th episode! The guys discuss the Boone family lineage, the importance of fit when choosing a school, and Daniel's growth and development as a college golfer.

Daniel is currently a junior at UNC Charlotte and was a member of the AAC's All Conference Team this past year. Dan is currently ranked #159th in Clippd for the #21st ranked Charlotte 49ers.

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Anthony De Schutter... Haskins Award Finalist, #1 ranked player in the Missouri Valley Conference, 3x winner at the D1 level, 2025 Dutch Am Champion, and Senior at Southern Illinois University joins Swing State University for our TENTH EPISODE.

This one's special.

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Gavin Isbell, sophomore from Samford University, joins Swing State U for the first show of the Spring season. College golf is back and we couldn't be more grateful to kick off the Spring with Trussville's finest!

Gavin walks us through his sick golf journey and recent success, the golf scene in Bham, how his faith influences his day to day, best places to eat in Homewood, and oh yeah... STEP SING?!?!

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To close out our Swing State Coffee Break series, we sit down with the founder of Two Putt Coffee, a coffee roaster out of Providence, Rhode Island.

In this episode, Justin shares the behind‑the‑scenes journey of launching Two Putt Coffee—from selling locally at farmers markets to growing an e‑commerce brand rooted in golf. We dive into how his background in college golf shaped the brand, why consistency matters in both putting and coffee, and how Two Putt sources and roasts grade one, single‑origin beans fresh each week.

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On this episode of Swing State University, James Boone sits down with Daniel Tjahjakartana, founder of Orange Grounds Golf & Coffee, a one‑of‑a‑kind space redefining what golf culture can look like in Jakarta, Indonesia, the largest city on the planet.

After more than a decade in food and beverage, Daniel blended three worlds rarely seen together—specialty coffee, curated golf gear, and a free‑to‑use golf simulator—into a community hub in West Jakarta. Inspired by global concepts like Johnny’s Golf Shop in Australia but shaped by Indonesia’s unique cultural landscape, Orange Grounds isn’t just a shop—it’s an invitation. An invitation to slow down, connect, and for many, to experience golf for the very first time.

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What happens when a top 100 coffee shop in the world meets the game of golf? In this episode of Swing State University, James sits down with Bartholomew Jones, co-founder of CxffeeBlack—a Memphis-based coffee brand making waves globally. From building the first all-Black coffee supply chain to partnering with the PGA Tour, Bartholomew shares his incredible journey of faith, leadership, and innovation. We dive into the challenges of running a business in North Memphis, the future of coffee, and how community-driven entrepreneurship can change lives.
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JAMAL HUTCHISON, Junior at North Carolina Central University, NEC all conference, and 2X winner at the D1 level joins Swing State U to close out our LAST SHOW of 2025!! We talk about an unforgettable official visit, NIL deal with Webb Simpson, and SO MUCH MORE!!

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Swing State U is BACK! This time w/ Memphis' own Jackson McCommon! We get the inside scoop on the Memphis golf scene, Jackson's growth as a player, the highs and lows of the transfer portal, and playing in the BIG 12 w/ THE IOWA STATE CYLCONES.

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Jacob Lang is one cool cat... wildCAT, that is. Jacob joins Swing State University for our coolest episode to date! We get to hear about Jacob's journey in golf, UK's bright future, what songs will make you play golf as good as Jacob, practice plans, and so much more!!!

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Redshirt Sophomore, Trey Wall (2024 Kentucky State Am & 2025 Missouri Valley Conference Champion), of THE Murray State University joins us for our second show. Trey is the BEST!! We dive deep into what has enabled his success, we discuss the value of a redshirt year, we talk hoops, we talk Murray State, WKY, and so much more!

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Gage Doyle, junior at Western Kentucky, joins Swing State University for our innagural show! In his third year at WKU, Gage has made a huge leap and we get the chance to hear about his college golf journey, what's contributed to his success, and what's ahead for him!

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