As you have come to know some of the ladies on the staff over the last couple of weeks, we figured it was only fair that you got to know the men on staff, too! It has been a job being able to share a little more about ourselves—the people behind the scenes that truly help make the magic happen for the Idaho Golf Association.
Caleb Cox—Executive Director
What is your favorite golf tournament to watch on television? Why?
Masters. I absolutely love the beauty of Augusta.
What brand of golf clubs do you like playing? Why?
Ping has always been my brand for most clubs. I love the soft feel that they bring in irons, and the classic looks in wedges and
putters.
Favorite course you have played? Number one course you want to play?
My favorite course that I have played is the course at Angel Fire Resort in Angel Fire, NM. I’ve spent a lot of time there with family, and it always brings back great memories. If I can only choose one, it would have to be Karsten Creek in Oklahoma.Flagstick left in the hole or pulled when putting?
Pulling the flagstick.Top snacks that are essential for every round?
Beef JerkyGreatest golfing accomplishment?
Beating the man who taught me to play golf, my grandpa, in middle school.
Brooks Koepka or Bryson DeChambeau? Why?
Neither. Prefer Justin Thomas or Jordan SpiethBest golf movie of all time?
The Greatest Game Ever Played
Do you have any superstitions when it comes to your golf game?
No. It’s bad luck to be superstitious.If you could play a round of golf with any three golfers, who would they be?
My grandfather, Byron Nelson and Gary PlayerWhat would be the one rule of golf that you would change? Why?
I would remove tee markers, and allow players to play from anywhere inside a designated teeing area. Seems kind of silly to penalize or worse, DQ a player for teeing off 2 inches in front of the place designated.
Favorite club in the bag? Why?
54 degree. I have holed out with it many times from the fairway.
What direction is the game of golf going? Good or bad?
Of course, it is heading in the right direction. More players enjoying this game means more players experiencing the enjoyment we all love.Why do you love golf?
Because there are no bad days when playing golf.
When was the first time you remember playing golf? Who got you started?
My grandpa got me started at around age 10. We went and hit balls on a 3-hole course near our house. Still remember it like it was yesterday.
BEAUX YENCHIK—MANAGER OF MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS
What is your favorite golf tournament to watch on television? Why?
The Open Championship. Having lived in the UK, and just being fascinated with that culture and links golf, I will stay up late and wake up early to watch live coverage of the event.
What brand of golf clubs do you like playing? Why?
Callaway. They make clubs for every skill level, and I just love the way they look and feel.
Favorite course you have played? Number one course you want to play?
The Championship Course at Sand Hollow Resort (Hurricane, UT) & The Old Course at St. Andrews
Flagstick left in the hole or pulled when putting?
I lean toward pulling the flagstick out when I can!
Top snacks that are essential for every round?
Banana or apple, goldfish, and a granola bar
Greatest golfing accomplishment?
I caddied for Nathan Stamey in the 2021 Utah Championship—making the cut in one of the PGA Korn Ferry Tour’s premier events.
Brooks Koepka or Bryson DeChambeau? Why?
Brooks Koepka. I don’t like either of them, but there is something about Bryson that just seems different. Maybe it’s the one-length clubs...
Best golf movie of all time?
Happy Gilmore
Do you have any superstitions when it comes to your golf game?
I do the same stretch routine with my 5-iron before I play a round or hit balls at the range.
If you could play a round of golf with any three golfers, who would they be?
Tony Finau, Dustin Johnson & Luke Donald
What would be the one rule of golf that you would change? Why?
I don’t know if there is one specific rule I would change over another, but I would, however, want to see the rules of golf a little less complicated—make a more simplified rule book.
Favorite club in the bag? Why?
PW. Every time that club is in my hands, I feel like I am going to hit a solid shot.
What direction is the game of golf going? Good or bad?
I think golf is trending in the right direction! It has its wrinkles that need to be ironed out, but it is definitely in a good place right now.
Why do you love golf?
Golf is unconquerable! It is something that I can spend a lifetime trying to master and leave this life with a losing record. The good shots, lucky bounces and my progression are what keep me coming back, time and time again!
When was the first time you remember playing golf? Who got you started?
The first time a played a round of golf was when I was 10 years old with my dad and older sister at a local par-3 course. I owe my passion for the game of golf to my dad. He played the role of coach during my childhood.