Granite State Golfers

Granite State Golfers is a podcast about top amateur golfers in New Hampshire. The show dives into their stories so we can celebrate them and learn from them.

Granite State Golfers is a sports podcast hosted by Mica Stark, with 83 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Mica Stark hosts Granite State Golfers, a sports show with 83 episodes published.

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  Episode #82

  Episode 82: Mike Mahan and Jim Cilley

  Sep 3, 202651 min

  A two-part episode. Part One: Mike Mahan, won his second Seacoast Am title earlier this summer, talks his start in golf, choosing a college that let him keep playing multiple sports, and the final stretch at York — including the chip-in that forced a playoff. Part Two: Jim Cilley joins Mike to talk about their recent Mid-Am Team Championship win at Mount Washington, bouncing back from a Four-Ball playoff loss earlier this year, and what makes two-man team golf different from solo stroke play. Presented by The Oaks Golf Links. Thanks to The Oaks for sponsoring the podcast — aeration is behind us and the course is in terrific shape heading into fall, with plenty of season left to get out and play. The Oaks also offers instruction and clinics with Director of Instruction Jay Pollini. Reach Jay anytime jay@oaksnh.com for lessons.

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  Episode #81

  Episode 81: Andrew Surprenant

  Aug 28, 202621 min

  This episode features one of the top young players in New Hampshire, Andrew Surprenant. A 2024 Merrimack Valley High School grad and member of the SNHU Penmen men's golf team, Andrew talks about his high school career and how quickly he developed into a top-tier player, SNHU's back-to-back NE10 Conference championships, and the big wins he's put together this summer — including the New Hampshire Golf Stroke Play Championship, which he won by four shots. Presented by The Oaks Golf Links. Aeration is behind us and the course is in great shape heading into September — plenty of season left to get out and play. The Oaks also offers instruction and clinics with Director of Instruction Jay Pollini, a 2x NH PGA Chapter Champion and the current leader for Player of the Year. Reach Jay at Jay@oaksnh.com

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  Episode #80

  Episode 80: Mady Savary (State Am)

  Aug 3, 202620 min

  Episode Summary This episode features Mady Savary, the 2026 New Hampshire Women's Amateur Champion. Mady joins Granite State Golfers to discuss her rise through New Hampshire golf, beginning with the lessons she learned from her dad, Jeff, and continuing through her junior golf career and playing on the Bishop Brady High School golf team. We also take an inside look at her victory at the 2026 New Hampshire Women's Amateur Championship at Abenaqui Country Club. After finishing runner-up the previous two years, Mady entered the final round with a commanding lead and completed a breakthrough performance to earn her first Women's Amateur title. She shares how she approached the pressure, what she learned from coming so close in the past, and why this championship meant so much. Whether you're a competitive golfer, junior player, parent, or simply enjoy hearing stories of perseverance and achievement, you'll enjoy getting to know one of New Hampshire golf's brightest young stars. Presented by The Oaks Golf Links The Oaks continues to grow one of New Hampshire's premier women's golf communities through its Birdies & Bubbles program, on-course instruction, and women's league opportunities. If you're interested in learning more or getting involved, contact Director of Golf Jon Ellis at Jon@oaksnh.com .

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  Episode #79

  Episode 79: Sarah DesRuisseaux

  Jul 30, 202637 min

  This episode features Sarah DesRuisseaux, the 2026 New Hampshire Women's Mid-Amateur Champion. Sarah joins us to discuss her journey in golf—from competing on her high school's boys' golf team to playing Division II golf at Franklin Pierce University. She reflects on the challenges she faced, the mentors who helped shape her game, and the experiences that prepared her for championship golf. We also take an inside look at her victory in the New Hampshire Women's Mid-Amateur Championship at Stonebridge Country Club. Sarah shares what it was like competing at her home course, the pressure that came with being one of the favorites, and how she navigated the two-day championship to earn the title as the tournament's only player to finish under par. Sponsored by The Oaks Golf Links The Oaks continues to grow one of New Hampshire's premier women's golf communities through its Birdies & Bubbles program, on-course instruction, and women's league opportunities. If you're interested in learning more or getting involved, contact Director of Golf Jon Ellis at Jon@oaksnh.com .

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  Episode #77

  Episode 77: Understanding Slope and Rating

  Jul 11, 202632 min

  In this episode, we unpack the slope and rating system that is assigned to each course. In part one, I talk with Peter Harrity, one of the owners of Candia Woods and The Oaks. Last fall, they converted hole 14 from a par 4 to a par 5; this change slightly adjusted the course slope and rating. I talk with Peter about that change, what went into it, and some other changes that will be coming to the Oaks. In part two, I talk with Kate Billings from New Hampshire golf. Among her responsibilities is conducting the slope and rating review process for each course in New Hampshire. She walks us through how that system works and what goes into determining how hard a course is. If you are interested in becoming a rater, reach out to Kate at kate@nhgolf.com Thanks to The Oaks for sponsoring the podcast. Go book around - the course is in terrific condition!

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