Every golfer has a story they still remember.

A shot from thirty years ago. A round with their father. A tournament that changed everything. A playing partner who later became someone they never expected.

This week, Chris Lemley and Gregg DeWalt welcome Curt Thompson, creator of Dear Golf Journal, for a conversation about why golf memories stay with us long after the scorecard is forgotten.

From Future Masters memories and lifelong friendships to rounds with family and the shots that still come to mind decades later, Curt shares why preserving these stories may be one of the most meaningful parts of the game.

The conversation explores golf's unique ability to connect generations, create lasting relationships, and leave us with memories that become part of who we are.

Topics include:

• Why golfers remember shots from decades ago
• The stories hidden behind our favorite rounds
• Future Masters memories and friendships that lasted a lifetime
• Playing Dothan Country Club forty years apart
• Golf journaling and preserving family history
• Paul Tesori and the relationships golf creates
• Why golf remains a game we can enjoy for a lifetime

Whether you're a competitive player, a weekend golfer, or someone who simply loves the game, this episode will likely remind you of a few stories of your own.

This week on The Cart Barn Podcast, Chris Lemley and Gregg Dewalt continue their coverage from the practice range at the Regions Tradition with two guests who Alabama sports and entertainment fans will immediately recognize.

First, U.S. Senator and former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville joins us to discuss golf in Washington, playing with fellow senators, the future of NIL and the transfer portal, his campaign for Governor of Alabama, and why golf remains one of the best ways to learn about people.

Then, American Idol winner Taylor Hicks stops by to talk music, golf, Shoal Creek, John Daly's songwriting, Alice Cooper's influence on his golf game, and life on the road.

Topics include:

• Tommy Tuberville on NIL and college athletics
• Golf in Washington, D.C.
• Playing with President Trump and fellow senators
• Running for Governor of Alabama
• Taylor Hicks on American Idol
• Shoal Creek and Alabama golf
• John Daly's music career
• Alice Cooper's golf influence
• Bucket-list golf destinations
• Behind-the-scenes at the Regions Tradition

The Cart Barn Podcast explores the people, stories, history, and culture that make golf special, with a focus on Alabama and beyond.

For more than 77 years, the Future Masters has been one of the most respected junior golf tournaments in America.

Long before they became PGA Tour stars, major champions, and household names, players such as Scottie Scheffler, Stewart Cink, Trevor Immelman, Hubert Green, Ben Curtis, Jerry Pate, Russell Henley, Bubba Watson and many others competed in Dothan, Alabama at the Future Masters.

In this episode, Future Masters Tournament Coordinator Angelia Turner joins Chris Lemley and Gregg Dewalt to share the history behind the tournament, the stories that have shaped its legacy, and how a community-driven event became a destination for elite junior golfers from around the world.

Topics include:

• The origins of the Future Masters

• Hubert Green's unforgettable Future Masters story

• Trevor Immelman's letter predicting future success at Augusta National

• Scottie Scheffler's early appearances in Dothan

• Charlie Woods and the modern era of junior golf

• The selection process for one of the country's most respected junior events

• The impact the tournament continues to have on players, families, and the city of Dothan

Whether you're a fan of golf history, junior golf, or Alabama golf, this episode offers a fascinating look at a tournament that continues to influence the future of the game.