Cole Rueck, from Boise to North Berwick
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Summary
Cole Rueck, a collegiate golfer from Boise State, shares his experience playing in the Scottish Open and other high-level tournaments. He won a playoff at the Genesis Collegiate Showcase to earn a spot in the Scottish Open, where he played practice rounds with Jordan Spieth and Colin Morikawa. Cole's short game impressed him, but he realized he needs to work on his putting consistency. He also learned from watching the pros' practice rounds and their meticulous approach to shot selection. Cole's favorite tournament was the Scottish Open, and his favorite course was North Berwick. Cole Rueck discusses his love for Chambers Bay golf course and his desire to see a US Open return there. He also shares his goals for the upcoming season, including winning tournaments and lowering his scoring average. Rueck talks about his daily routine as a collegiate golfer, balancing academics, practice, and competition. He highlights the importance of team golf and the support he receives from his coach and teammates. Rueck reflects on his family's influence on his golf career and expresses his aspirations to play professional golf.
Chapters
00:00 From Genesis Collegiate Showcase to the Scottish Open
06:05 Reactions to Playing in the Scottish Open
10:58 Managing Thoughts of Qualifying for the Scottish Open
16:11 Assessing Cole's Game and Tournament Performance
19:55 The Ups and Downs of Golf Performance
21:41 Favorite Course: North Berwick
24:38 Goals for the Upcoming Season: Winning Tournaments and Lowering Scoring Average
26:24 The Daily Routine of a Collegiate Golfer
28:30 The Benefits of Team Golf
34:49 The Influence of Family on Rueck's Golf Career
39:10 Aspiring to Play Professional Golf
Creators and Guests
Host
Matt Considine
Founder of NewClub and our resident feel player. Matt’s junior golf career led him to the University of Akron where he met our co-host. During his junior year, Matt Studied abroad in Ireland and discovered golf societies. Subsequent trips to Scotland fed his passion for the history, ideals, and culture of accessible, affordable, and sustainable golf, a concept he would later bring to the U.S. with NewClub. Known for his interviewing style, quick wit, and compelling storytelling, Matt brings thoughtful, reflective conversations to The Bag Drop. His professional journey before NewClub included multiple leadership positions in growth-stage startups, where he managed teams responsible for more than $250 million in revenue. Matt actively gives back to the game as a Board Member of the First Tee of Akron and past chair of the Evans Scholar Foundation. Proudly based in his hometown of Akron, Ohio, Matt finds inspiration in family life with his wife, their three children, and their golf dog, Gypsy.
Host
The Professor
NewClub's Chief Ambassador and every golf sicko's favorite educator. Kevin is a thoughtful and deeply curious host. His studied, constructivist approach adds intellectual enrichment and balance to the show. As a professor of Math Education at the University of Georgia, Kevin's background in applied mathematics and cognitive psychology uniquely informs his insights on golf strategy and performance. Originally from Ohio, Kevin was a Division I collegiate golfer at the University of Akron, where his passion for understanding mathematical thinking began. After earning his doctorate from Arizona State University, he combined his analytical expertise with his love for golf by co-founding Golf Blueprint, an organization aimed at helping golfers optimize their games through data-driven strategies. Kevin enjoys balancing deep philosophical discussions with simple pleasures, such as indulging his sweet tooth, cheering on college football, and spending relaxed evenings with his friends, his wife, and their beloved dog, Nole.