For Caleb VanArragon ’23, ’24 M.S., the statistical way of thinking has always resonated in the most logical sense. “I love the way it can be used to solve all sorts of real-world problems,” he explains. It’s a personal truth that stuck with him throughout his Valparaiso University experience. As an undergraduate student, he combined his interests with a double-major in biology and statistics, then narrowed down his professional interests in pursuit of a master of science in analytics and modeling.

“Valpo has an amazing statistics program. I would absolutely recommend that students study math and statistics here,” Caleb shares. “The professors are amazing; I’ve learned so much from them, and I’ve learned a lot of skills that I’ve been able to apply to all sorts of things outside just my classes.”

Statistics has even played a role in Caleb’s position on the Valpo men’s golf team. “Every season, our coach has us record all of our data from our tournaments. I’ve been able to use that data and some of the skills that I’ve learned here from the statistics department to improve my golf game,” Caleb says. “Last year, I looked at my correlations and I figured out that the number of fairways I hit per round did not influence my score at all. Everything you do – every shot that you hit – can be turned into statistics, and you can use it to figure out which shots are important and how you’re playing in every aspect of your game.” Just looking at the statistics helped Caleb figure out what he needed to practice and what he didn’t – a testament that statistics is a tool that can be applied to anything and everything.

Since graduation, Caleb has experienced astounding succeess with his professional golf career. VanArragon, a two-time NCAA Regional Qualifier and two-time Academic All-American while at Valpo, turned in a 66 (-4) in the fourth and final round on Sunday, finishing the final stage of Q-School with a 72-hole score of 282 (+2), tied for 36th in an extremely competitive field. He turned in a round-by-round line of 77-70-69-66, improving his score with each passing round.

VanArragon's performance in qualifying school earned him a minimum of eight starts on the Korn Ferry Tour in 2025.

He is currently working on his game in Lakewood Ranch, FL and preparing to compete on the tour.

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Nicole Weller is a proud member of the PGA of America, the LPGA, Proponent Group and the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce. She currently instructs members, their guests and local Wilmington area golfers at Compass Pointe Golf Club near Wilmington, NC while traveling back to the Pinehurst area to instruct with the Pine Needles Golfari Schools. She has served on the LPGA*USGA Girls Golf of Savannah Board, two terms on the PGA National Youth Player Development Committee, LPGA Education and Hall of Fame Committees, the PGA Special Awards Committee, LPGA and PGA Mentorship Programs and is a co-author of the LPGA Girls Golf Playbook. Nicole was voted an LPGA Top 50 Teacher again in 2023 and listed #3 on the Golf Digest Best in State Teacher for North Carolina.

Nicole enjoys quiet downtime at home, traveling & exploring, baking, home improvement projects, bringing golf to children at the local children's hospital in Savannah and Wilmington and family time with her husband and cat near Wilmington, NC. Her background includes a European upbringing, with both parents having immigrated to the U.S. from Germany and Switzerland and a brother who now resides overseas. She has been hang gliding, skydiving and has attained a black belt in the Isshinryu martial arts form (weapons, forms, sparring).

Nicole published her children's golf book, Stick to Sports: Let's Play Golf, in 2011 and flashcard memory game, Match Play Golf, in 2014. The book is perfect for youngsters ages 4-8+ complete with point and sticker rewards and a suggested itinerary for adult mentors to follow.

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The Cut Golf & Grill is the only dining destination in Palmetto, Florida where great food meets fun. Enjoy fresh, locally sourced dishes while honing your golf skills on state-of-the-art simulators. Whether you're here for a casual meal or a round of golf with friends, our welcoming atmosphere, top-quality food, and interactive experience offer the perfect blend of relaxation and recreation.

The Cut Golf & Grill was started by 2 life-long Manatee County natives with a passion for great food and hitting the links. One was a nurse with a love for crafting homemade, from-scratch recipes, and the other was a business owner who thrived on entertaining. Together, they envisioned a space that blended their passions for food and golf—a place where family and friends could gather in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Their vision became a reality in North Manatee County, offering a unique spot that combined delicious, locally sourced food with the fun of golf simulators, filling a
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In this episode, Kevin interviews Cody Summers, the proprietor of The Cut Golf & Grill. Cody is a lifelong Florida and Manatee County resident. He's bringing together golf and great food to deliver a truly fun experience to customers. Make sure to ask for a PAR TEE when you are visiting them. Coady's a really fascinating guy and if you love golf, then you are a friend of mine!! This episode is well worth watching and we hope you enjoy the show!

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Noah Zelnik is living his dream of owning a golf course. He and his wife, Samantha are managing and creating an environment for many golfers to enjoy at Moccasin Wallow in Palmetto, FL. Their experience around golf courses has covered 55 years between the two of them. Having travelled both north and South America as well as the islands in the Atlantic and the Pacific, they have taken bits and pieces from all operations and plan on giving the best experience they know how.

In this episode, Noah Zelnick returns to give us an update of his progress restoring Moccasin Wallow back to its glory. He also regales us with more of his stories in and around the gold world. Noah' is a really fascinating guy and if you love golf, then you are a friend of mine!! This episode is well worth watching and we hope you enjoy the show! We can't wait to see you again Noah!!!

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Jan Lynn Stephenson is an Australian professional golfer. She became a member of the LPGA Tour in 1974 and won three major championships and 16 LPGA Tour events. She has 41 worldwide victories including (10) LPGA Legends Tour wins and 8 worldwide major championships. She has 15 holes-in-one with nine in competition. She was elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame, class of 2019.

Early life and amateur career
While a teenager, she won five consecutive New South Wales Schoolgirl Championships in Australia, beginning in 1964, and followed that up with three straight wins in the New South Wales Junior Championship.

Professional career
Stephenson turned professional in 1973 and won the Wills Australian Ladies Open that year. She joined the LPGA Tour in 1974 and was named LPGA Rookie of the Year.

Stephenson's first LPGA victory was the 1976 Sarah Coventry Naples Classic. Her most productive period was the early 1980s, when she won all of her majors in consecutive years: 1981 Peter Jackson Classic, the 1982 LPGA Championship and the 1983 U.S. Women's Open.

On the golf course, Stephenson won three times each in 1981, 1983 and 1987, those wins in 1987 being her final ones on the LPGA. Stephenson continued playing LPGA events throughout the 1990s, but was hampered by an injury incurred during a mugging in Miami in 1990. Her left ring finger was broken in two places, an injury that still bothers her play in cold or wet weather.

Stephenson went on to win on the Women's Senior Golf Tour, a tour she helped found. In 2003, she became the first woman to play on the Champions Tour at the Turtle Bay Championship, where she finished in last place. Stephenson is among the few women in the course design business, and produced an exercise video for people with arthritis. Her many charitable efforts include being an honorary chairman of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Stephenson was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 1985. She was a contestant in the 2011 season of Dancing with the Stars on Channel Seven.

Stephenson is an Ambassador for blind and disabled golf through ISPS Handa and has acquired Tarpon Woods Golf Club in Palm Harbor through her Foundation (Jan Stephenson's Crossroads Foundation) www.jscrossroads.com. The golf course provides initiatives for blind/disabled and wounded veterans and first responders. Her mission is, "Giving to Those that have Given so Much". She has been recognized for her philanthropic work by the Government of Australia and other charitable organizations. She was awarded recognition by the Military Order of the Purple Heart in October 2017 for her service to combat wounded/disabled/blind veterans and first responders. Her Foundation was awarded the Charity of the Year by the Palm Harbor Chamber of Commerce in September 2018.

In the 2018 Australia Day Honours, Stephenson was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) ‘for service to golf, and to not-for-profit organizations’.

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Michael Belkin is a true entrepreneurial ecosystem revenue leader with a relentless customer-centric approach. He started on the buy-side at H.I.G. Growth and then seeded & co-founded Nextgengolf (acquired by PGA). Mikchaelthen moved into tech GTM at HubSpot, Catalant, and Zuora where he currently leads the Global PE/VC Practice. He has 13+ years of leading successful investments and transformative partnerships.

Michael is also an exceptional golfer and spent much of his youth caddying at various levels. He graduated from Amherst College where he played golf. He also created Nextgengolf, which is a college golf league available to thousands of participants. Mike truly embodies the spirit of golf and if you love the game, then you are a friend of mine. Enjoy the show!!!

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Son of a PGA Tour legend, Cristian DiMarco is a prime example of what it means to represent a golf legacy with grace, grit and determination – while striving to win on his own terms.

In this encore episode, Kevin Walsh and Cristian DiMarco discuss Cristian's progress as he forges along on his journey to becoming a golf professional. The two guys talk about Cristian's recent successes and his commitment to becoming a PGA professional. This episode is well worth watching and we hope you enjoy the show!

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In 8th grade, a basketball injury changed everything. No more contact sports. At the time, devastating. Now, a blessing. It pushed Kyle towards golf, and he was grateful.

In high school, his passion for golf deepened. By senior year, he clinched the D1 Individual State Championship and earned "Mr. Golf" honors for the state in 2013.

Eastern Michigan University offered him a golf scholarship, just a short drive from home. Over his career, he secured 1 win, 5 top 5 finishes, and 10 top 10s, setting the third-lowest single-season scoring average record (72.1).

In 2017, he graduated from Eastern Michigan University and set his sights on fulfilling his lifelong dream of competing on the PGA Tour. While life on the mini tours can be challenging, he enjoy the opportunity to test his skills against some of the nation's top players. Although he hasn't yet made it to the PGA Tour, he remains dedicated to honing his game and am committed to achieving that goal in the future.

Professional golf highlights, thus far:

6x professional champion, including wins at the 2024 NFPGA Stableford Championship, 2018 Toledo Open, 2020 Sault Ste. Marie Pro Invite, and 3X West Florida Tour

3x U.S. Open Sectional qualifier (2018, 2022, 2024)

5x Course Record Holder (Lakelands Golf & CC, Laurel Oak CC- Player, Eagle Crest Golf Club, Ritz Carlton Members Club- Sarasota, Esplanade Azario LWR)

Personal Best tournament round: 59 (-13), 2024 NFPGA Stableford Championship

Personal Best practice round: 58 (-14), Ritz-Carlton Members Club

Today, drawing on 16 years of competitive golf, he coaches others to conquer golf's challenges. He strives daily to excel on and off the course. Beyond golf, he's passionate about fitness, having completed his second marathon in February 2024, enhancing his mental focus for golf. His parents introduced him to golf. Without their love and support throughout my career, he would not be the professional he is today.

In this encore episode, Kyle updates us on this career progress and his amazing recent achievement. Kyle truly embodies a true professional striving to make it on the PGA tour. His story is really fascinating and if you love golf, you will love this interview and you are definitely a friend if mine.

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