Podcasts about golf course design

In this episode, the hosts discuss various themes including the dominance of certain players in major golf tournaments, their personal experiences with food and drink, and reflections on reading and personal growth. They delve into the intricacies of golf performance, the impact of course design on player success, and the characteristics that distinguish top players in the sport. In this conversation, the hosts delve into various aspects of golf, focusing on stress management, the importance of driving and iron play, the randomness involved in major championships, and the identification of the best players and teams. They discuss how mental state affects performance, the significance of distance and accuracy in driving, and the need for a balance between challenge and fairness in major tournaments. The conversation wraps up with predictions for upcoming NCAA championships and reflections on the current state of golf.Hope you all enjoy this conversation.Thanks for the support as always!Cheers, - The Tie GuysChapters:00:00 Welcome Back and Major Themes03:07 Food and Drink Adventures05:55 Reading and Personal Reflections08:50 Golf Insights and Performance12:01 Major Championship Analysis15:04 Golf Course Design and Player Performance17:59 Comparing Top Players and Their Skills20:48 Stress Management in Golf24:50 The Importance of Driving and Iron Play29:27 Randomness in Major Championships34:01 Identifying the Best Players and Teams38:57 Closing Thoughts and PredictionsWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thetiepodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/thetiepodcast/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mobile.twitter.com/thetiepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GoodWalk Coffee:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://goodwalkcoffee.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CODE: thetie for 20% off BDraddy: bdraddy.com CODE: thetie25 for 25% offLivPur Hydration:livpur.comCODE: Sticks20Keywords:golf, majors, food, drink, personal reflections, golf performance, player analysis, golf course design, major championships, sports podcast, golf, stress management, major championships, driving, iron play, randomness, NCAA, best players, golf courses, competition

In this episode of The Hole Story Podcast, Jonathan and Robby tee off with renowned golf course architects Tim Jackson and David Kahn of Jackson Kahn Golf Course Design—a team whose work has become the stuff of every golfer's bucket list. From creating some of the most exhilarating modern courses to redesigning beloved classics, Tim and David share the inside scoop on what it really takes to craft courses that are as fun as they are challenging.You'll hear about the inspiration behind the legendary Bad Little Nine at Scottsdale National, the unique challenges and rewards of building a course from scratch versus working with natural landscapes, and why making a course playable and enjoyable is always at the heart of their design philosophy. The conversation also digs into what makes a golf course memorable—not just for low handicappers, but for every golfer looking to find joy (and maybe a little humility) in every round.https://www.jacksonkahndesign.com/BestBall Links:•https://BestBall.com•https://linktr.ee/BestBall•https://bestball.substack.com - Subscribe to Par 3 Thursdays!Friends of BestBall:•B. Draddy - https://www.bdraddy.com - Enter "BESTBALL20" for 20% off your order•Zero Restriction - https://www.zerorestriction.com - Enter "BESTBALL20" for 20% off your order•Fairway & Greene - https://www.fairwayandgreene.com - Enter "BESTBALL20" for 20% off your order•Arccos Golf - https://bit.ly/4gXNDQi - Get 15% off your order•The Stack System - https://www.thestacksystem.com/discount/BestBall - Get 10% off your order•Western Birch - https://westernbirch.com - Enter "BESTBALL" in the shipping cart for a free gift with your order. Interested in becoming a sponsor of The Hole Story Podcast? Email info@bestball.com.

In this episode of Turf Today, hosts Adam Courchaine and Brian Laurent sit down with Mick Sutton from New South Wales, a turf industry veteran whose story is as powerful as his passion for the grass beneath our feet. From working hands-on as a Greenkeeper to his current role in Sales with Toro, Mick has seen every side of the turf world. Was not an easy road for him. After a serious car accident, doctors told him he'd never return to the field. Mick not only proved them wrong but came back stronger, continuing to make his mark on the industry he loves. Tune in to hear about Mick's resilience, his journey through the highs and lows of turf management, and the transition from maintenance to sales, all while staying true to his roots. Powered by our Sponsors The Toro Company, The Andersons, USGA, Apex-10, Standard Golf and Flash Weather Ai, this episode is a reminder that grit and passion can overcome any obstacle.  Download the show and give us a five star rating if you love Turf Today!

In this episode, Adam and Brian sit down with Trent Manning, a Certified Turf Equipment Manager from the prestigious Ansley Golf Club in Roswell, Georgia. With years of hands-on experience maintaining and managing high-performance turf equipment, Trent shares his journey into the golf course industry, what it takes to keep a golf course running smoothly, and the evolving technology shaping turf management today. Whether you're a golf enthusiast, a turf professional, or just curious about the work behind the beauty of the greens, this conversation offers a fascinating inside look at one of the most vital and often overlooked roles in golf course operations.

This week on Turf Today, brought to you by Toro: Adam and Brian sit down with Zach Sack, Assistant Superintendent at Butler National Golf Club in Chicago. After a long run in baseball and a life-changing event, Zach found his way into the turf industry—and he's never looked back. Full of passion, great insight, and stories that range from hilarious to downright spooky, this is one you don't want to miss!

This week on Turf Today, hosts Adam Courchaine and Brian Laurent sit down with Professor Jim Huntoon, the man growing the next generation of turf legends at Horry-Georgetown Technical College in Conway, South Carolina. After years in the trenches as a golf course superintendent, Jim swapped early mornings and greens mowing for lectures and life lessons. We dive into his journey from managing turf to managing turf students — the wins, the wild stories, and a few growing pains along the way. Tune in for laughs, wisdom, and a behind-the-scenes look at life on the education side. Thank you to our sponsors and our community for your continued support.

This week on Turf Today, we're joined by Scotty Mulhern, an Australian native and former professional baseball player who's now running a 1.5 man turf operation in Prague, Czech Republic. Scotty shares his unique journey from the baseball field to the turf world, the challenges of managing turf solo in a foreign country, and how his athletic background influences his approach to his new career. It's a conversation full of grit, passion, and a global perspective on the work behind the game. Thank you to our sponsors for their continued support and to all of our listeners for always tuning in. 

When our host Colin Weston attended a TGL match (Tiger's Jupiter Links vs Rory's Boston Common) he quickly learned that several of the compelling holes played out on a 60' high simulator video screen and 360º rotating, undulating green are designed by previous guest Agustin Pizá, who is the creative force behind Pizá Golf Design. First appearing on The ModGolf Podcast back in November 2021, Augie rejoins us to pull back the curtain on his design inspiration as he walks us through six of the fun and challenging holes he and his Pizá Golf team created for TGL. https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/EsxnmWH4.jpg Are you a watcher more than a listener? Then you can watch our video with Augie on The ModGolf YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/RUDZqWY3U9U) as he walks us through his inspiration and process on six TGL hole designs. Click on this link (https://youtu.be/RUDZqWY3U9U) or the image below as Colin and Augie discuss how their mutual backgrounds in architectural design influence their creativity in the golf space. https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/2XsdxxE3.jpg (https://youtu.be/RUDZqWY3U9U) Here are images of all six holes that Augie shares with us for you to take in while listening to the podcast: The Plank Teams will need to walk “The Plank” as they navigate this uphill hole with tricky diagonal bunkering. For this short 380-yard par 4, it could be tempting for teams to go for the driver, but 3 pot bunkers narrow the landing area adding risk to the aggressive play. Agustín says: "For The Plank, we wanted to design something simple but also something that required you to think through your shots. To achieve this, we positioned the bunkers to create several dynamic diagonal lines across the hole." "When you stand on the tee box, that positioning gives you the sensation of, ‘Oh, it's full of bunkers, there's nowhere to land my ball!' But obviously that's not the case, you have several landing areas and platforms to access. The Plank is designed to be a drivable par-4, depending on the wind, but the strategy will change if it's a crosswind versus wind at the players' backs. If less than a driver is chosen off the tee, a well-placed tee shot still leaves a short approach and great chance at birdie." https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/zErM0GXO.png Pick Yer Plunder Set in Bounty Bay, this hole is the ultimate match play par 5. From the gold tee, players are faced with three options. The riskiest, and by far most rewarding choice, is going straight over the guardian bunker to a 27-yard-wide fairway, requiring a 300-yard carry. Choosing the right option, the fairway is just 37-yards-wide and requires a 285-yard carry. With a solid drive, players will be left with less than 250 yards remaining. The safest play is to the left, where the fairway is 70 yards wide. But the further left you miss it, the more blind and long your second shot will be. Agustín says: "A 590 yard par 5. The hole idea is you can take that middle section and you will be rewarded. You will only have a 200 yard shot to the GreenZone to get on in two. The alternative is to play the right arm or the left arm. You will have to play the second shot on a high cliff or a low cliff. This hole not only plays with your psyche on ways of playing it, but also where you land could create some blind shots and some other challenges that you probably were not expecting." https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/_r20cPOY.png On The Rocks This stunning downhill par 3 hangs off the edge of a cliff in the North Sea of Scotland. The green sits on a 41-yard-wide island that replicates the exact same-sized turntable in TGL's GreenZone at SoFi Center. Players will be tempted to be aggressive, most will likely have a short iron in hand, but any slight misjudgment and a team may quickly find themselves On The Rocks. Agustín says: "This is one of the last designs that we created, it's a par 3 that sits right on the cliffs. What we did very special here, is we took the GreenZone and just erased everything, all the surroundings, and kept the turntable. We have five distinct tee boxes. The first two tees are right in the center and they are somwhere between 100 yards and 130 yards. On the sides, the tee boxes spread out to ask for a fade or for a draw. If you go towards the furthest one out, it'll ask for a draw and it's 180 yards out." https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/Mtgou8fv.png Sidewinder A high trajectory right-to-left tee shot will reward teams with Position A on this reachable Par 5, while bunkers dot the approach to the green, which sits beyond a small ravine. While the design is similar to Serpent, the penalty areas have been minimized with the intention for Sidewinder to have a bit less bite. Agustín says: "You can take the conservative route on the right and if you hit over 290 to 310 yards you will get that speed slope onto position A. If you try to clear the left side and be more aggressive you will get rewarded even more. If you cannot get home in two then you will have to find a very good strategy to attack the GreenZone. You have to choose whether you want to lay your ball on the left or the right and that will be dictated by where the flag is played." https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/7drFnnF4.png The Spear A close relative of Temple, teams will face a simple risk vs. reward choice when teeing off on The Spear. The design places a pinch point right around the PGA TOUR average carry and gives players a choice to either hit a long and straight tee shot past the pinch point, or lay up short and play to the green in three. Teams that hit the ball short of the pinch will have plenty of room to lay up as they progress towards the green. Players that are able to execute the risky drive and land safely are then rewarded with a green light to go for the floating GreenZone in two. Agustín says: "The Spear is a full par 5. Architecture at the end is about playing with form and we started to create this hole by playing with triangles and we came up with The Spear. It pinches away on the fairway at approximately 300 yards, give or take. That's where it's going to make players think, with a crosswind likely a key factor in play, too. The strategy is right there in your face. It's a heroic hole. Do you want to lay up to guarantee a three shot hole or do you want to try to clear it and take that risk as it opens up in a very generous way? You'll have a very good chance of getting home in two if you clear the pinch successfully." https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/e7864_kR.png Temple is a hole design inspired by ancient civilizations and based on simplicity, the art form of two triangles facing each other to create a unique risk vs. reward with its hourglass shape. The choice off the tee is whether to carry the narrow intersection where the opposing triangles meet, or to lay up short and run the risk of a 240-yard or longer shot into the green. From the tee box, the fairway reaches its narrowest point at 285 yards before it widens again. The entire hole is surrounded by penalty areas and wind will be a factor within the virtual setting, complicating the decision for teams. Agustín says: "Temple is a par 4 playing over 500 yards that we found in the mountains of South America. This is a very special design because it plays with simplicity. With just two forms - two triangles pinched in the center - it can give us so much excitement and strategy, and we have placed the green in a position to reward the most aggressive shots off the tee." https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/OQzAsQ_5.png Want to connect with Augie? Visit his bio page (https://modgolf.fireside.fm/guests/agustin-piza) for contact information. And visit The TGL website (https://tglgolf.com/holes) to learn more about all 29 holes designs that were available for the 2025 TGL season. https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/YWS02n9A.png (https://tglgolf.com/holes) Join our mission to make golf more innovative, inclusive and fun... and WIN some awesome golf gear! As the creator and host of The ModGolf Podcast and YouTube channel I've been telling golf entrepreneurship and innovation stories since May 2017 and I love the community of ModGolfers that we are building. I'm excited to announce that I just launched our ModGolf Patreon page to bring together our close-knit community of golf-loving people! As my Patron you will get access to exclusive live monthly interactive shows where you can participate, ask-me-anything video events, bonus content, golf product discounts and entry in members-only ModGolf Giveaway contests. I'm offering two monthly membership tiers at $5 and $15 USD, but you can also join for free. Your subscription will ensure that The ModGolf Podcast continues to grow so that I can focus on creating unique and impactful stories that support and celebrate the future of golf. Click to join >> https://patreon.com/Modgolf I look forward to seeing you during an upcoming live show!... Colin https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/q_IZwlpO.jpg (https://patreon.com/Modgolf) We want to thank our Episode Presenting Partner Golf Genius Software who have supported The ModGolf Podcast since 2019! Are you a golf course owner, manager or operator looking to increase both your profit margins and on-course experience? https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/K9NPjjAv.jpg (https://www.golfgenius.com) Golf Genius powers tournament management at over 10,000 private clubs, public courses, resorts, golf associations, and tours in over 60 countries. So if you're a golf professional or course operator who wants to save time, deliver exceptional golfer experiences, and generate more revenue, check them out online at golfgenius.com (https://www.golfgenius.com). Special Guest: Agustín Pizá - Founder and Architect with Pizá Golf Design.

Rob Collins and King Collins Dormer are fast becoming well known throughout the United States of America, thanks in part to their design of cult hero golf course at Sweetens Cove Golf Club in Tennessee, and their big, bold, home run hitting design of the golf course at Landmand Golf Club in Nebraska, both under the former guise as King Collins. Apart from these special two designs, a number of other new golf course designs coming soon in the USA, and the addition of Trevor Dormer, thus becoming King Collins Dormer, they have something very new on their horizon. Their first new 18 hole course design outside the USA. And it will be at one of Australia's most talked about golf course destinations, 7 Mile Beach! Yes, with the 1st 18 hole course designed by Clayton DeVries Pont (CDP) soon to be open for play, King Collins Dormer are champing at the bit and ready to begin the design and construction of their addition, to not only this incredible golf site, but the Australian golf landscape!Recorded during US Masters week, Rob Collins and I discuss his background to give the wider Australian audience a better understanding of just who both he and King Collins Dormer are. Oh yeah, and as it turns out, there's the uncanny prophetic skills of Rob picking the Masters winner after just 1 round! Rob takes us through his career in golf course design and we ride the wave of emotions that he has experienced to get to where he is today beginning with his first golf course baby - Sweetens Cove. From Sweetens to Landmand, and the small public 9 hole golf course redesign of Overton Park in the middle, would prove significant to the public's understanding of what the formerly known King Collins design team was capable of. Their fun, engaging, interesting and considerably entertaining designs had them standing out of the crowd. Enter the not yet open, 7 Mile Beach golf complex, the vision of Australian professional golfer and now golf course developer Mat Goggin, and the world has the ingredients for something truly sensational.For all the fans out there of Australian golf courses and Rob Collins, this is one conversation you don't want to miss out on. Join me for some fun and insight with Rob as I get my fan-girling on and he butters us up to get even more excited about 7 Mile Beach in Hobart, Tasmania!You hit 'em clean and we'll keep 'em green!The Golfing Greenkeeper - InstagramThe Golfing Greenkeeper - Facebook⁠⁠The Golfing Greenkeeper TV - YouTubePeople and places mentioned in this podcast:King Collins Dormer7 Mile BeachSweetens Cove Golf ClubLandmand Golf ClubOverton Park Golf CourseBounty Club21 Golf ClubSand Hills Golf Club - WikiPinehurst No.2St Andrews Links - The Old CourseRoyal Dornoch Golf ClubThe Royal Country Down Golf ClubEP.84 - The Board Room: Mat Goggin (7 Mile Beach) - AppleEP.84 - The Board Room: Mat Goggin (7 Mile Beach) - Spotify

Rolling with the Green Section is a new podcast from Turf Today, featuring in-depth conversations with the experts behind the USGA Green Section. From the latest research in turfgrass science to the real-world challenges faced by golf course superintendents, this show digs into the issues that keep the game rolling — literally. Join us as we chat with agronomists, researchers, and course care professionals about everything from mowing heights to moisture meters, bringing fresh insight to the surfaces that shape the game of golf. If you live for lush fairways, fast greens, and the science that makes them possible, this particular  podcast is for you. This week on the show we feature George Waters(0:01:47) who leades the education and outreach department of the USGA Green Section. We are then joined by Elliott Dowling(0:29:59) who dives deep into his article: Consider The Potential Of Less Aggressive Aeration Rolling with the Green Seciton was recorded on the Superintendent Network and is hosted by Adam Courchaine and Brian Laurent.  To connect with the show: email adam@superintendentnetwork.com

This week on Turf Today, we're joined by Golf Course Superintendent Rodney Robbins, from The Country Club at Muirfield Village. Rodney sits down with Adam and Brian for a fun, insightful chat about life on and off the course, turf management challenges, and what it really takes to be a leader in all aspects of life. The winners of the Toro headcover giveaway are announced on this episode. Thank you to our sponsors and everyone who keeps this show rolling. 

On this episode of Turf Today, hosts Adam Courchaine and Brian Laurent sit down with the Ontario Boys: Liam Fischer, Beck Ljungberg and Caleb Patry, who embarked on a memorable road trip all the way from Canada to The Players Championship. Tune in as they share their adventures, experiences, and insights from one of golf's most prestigious events. We also dive deep into the world of Augusta and The Masters with special guest John Lamoureux, who gives us an insider's look at the iconic tournament and what makes it one of the most anticipated weeks in golf. Turf Today is brought to you by Toro, your trusted partner in turf management. Music: Augusta (The Masters Theme) John Story- Trees of the Sun Music Label

Join us on this exciting episode of Turf Today as we sit down with golf media personality Matt Ginella! With years of experience in golf media, Matt shares his unique insights on the turf industry, his favorite courses, and the latest trends in the world of golf. Whether you're in the turf world or simply a fan of the sport of golf, Matt's stories, expertise, and passion for the game are sure to inspire. Tune in for a conversation packed with valuable tips, behind-the-scenes industry knowledge, and plenty of turf talk you won't want to miss!  Thank you to our sponsors Toro, The Andersons, USGA, Standard Golf, Flash Weather Ai and Apex-10.

Construction Superintendent at Olde Eight Golf Club, Hunter Cooper, is on the Turf Today podcast this week. Hunter talks about the different techniques and lessons he has learned from the courses he's worked at and people he has worked for. Hunter has some excellent advice for some of the people pushing the pace of the industy. He also tells some all-time stories about his experience as a superintendent, firefighter and father. Continue to share the show with your peers in the industry so we can all grow together.    Thank you to our sponsors: Toro, The Andersons, Standard Golf, Apex-10, USGA and FLASH Weather Ai.   Please Subscribe to the Superintendent Network Youtube Channel.    

Golf Course Superintendent from Black Diamond Ranch, Jeremiah Mincey joins Turf Today from The Players Championship. Get to know Jeremiah more by hearing him talk about his experiences as a younger Superintendent and volunteering at some big PGA tournaments. Originally from Georgia, Jeremiah is an up and coming Superintendent in the industry and offers some fantastic perspectives on certain aspects of the profession. We are also joined this week by Trevor Larsen with an update on his busy life! Thank you to both of these guys for making time for us and a huge shoutout to our sponsors: Toro, The Andersons, Standard Golf, The USGA, Apex-10 and Flash Weather Ai.

Golf Course Superintendent at Saucon Valley Country Club, Jim Roney, joins Adam Courchaine and Brian Laurent for an entertaining converasation on this week's episode of Turf Today. Coming to us from one of his two shops on a 60 hole golf course, Jim brings his stories and his experience to life with the way he speaks and the type of title he has. This is a great interview for anyone who is working their way up the ranks as Jim comes from a hard working background and line of great leaders. This is also one for anyone who knows Jim or is in a similar position to him in this wonderful industry. We hope you enjoy listeneing to this episode as much as we did making it!

This week we are joined by The Grounds Superintendent at Oakmont Country Club, host of the 125th U.S. Open Championship. Michael McCormick joins Adam and Brian for a very fun and eye opening conversation about his journey and those who have helped him along the way. His integrity and resiliency on the golf course have propelled him to becoming a leader at one of the top properties in the game of golf. Mike has also surrounded himself by some well known and knowledgeable mentors throughout his career, to help get him where he is today. There is a ton of great stuff packed into this episode including another segment of Ask The Agronomist with PHD Aronomist Ben Pease from The Andersons. Huge thank you to all our sponsors: Toro, The Andersons, Apex-10, Standard Golf, Flash Weather Ai and The USGA. To connect with the show send email to adam@superintendentnetwork.com

This week, Robby and Jonathan welcome a special guest, Walker Simas—co-host of The Tie Podcast and a fellow creator of Sticks Golf. Walker takes us through his incredible journey, from growing up surrounded by golf in Charlotte, North Carolina, to playing collegiately at Wofford College. He shares memorable stories from his travels, including a transformative trip to Australia to study golf course architecture, and his role in bringing Landmand—one of the world's most beloved public courses in Homer, Nebraska—to life. The conversation explores the art of golf course design, the importance of land preservation, and the rich golf cultures found in different corners of the world.Walker Simas - https://www.instagram.com/walkersimas22/The Tie Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/thetiepodcast/Sticks Golf - https://www.instagram.com/sticksgolf/BestBall Links:•https://BestBall.com•https://linktr.ee/BestBall•https://bestball.substack.com - Subscribe to Par 3 Thursdays!Friends of BestBall:•B. Draddy - https://www.bdraddy.com - Enter "BESTBALL20" for 20% off your order•Zero Restriction - https://www.zerorestriction.com - Enter "BESTBALL20" for 20% off your order•Fairway & Greene - https://www.fairwayandgreene.com - Enter "BESTBALL20" for 20% off your order•Arccos Golf - https://bit.ly/4gXNDQi - Get 15% off your order•The Stack System - https://www.thestacksystem.com/discount/BestBall - Get 10% off your order•Western Birch - https://westernbirch.com - Enter "BESTBALL" in the shipping cart for a free gift with your order.  Interested in becoming a sponsor of The Hole Story Podcast? Email info@bestball.com.

Golf Course Superintendent at Caves Valley Golf Club, Kyle Steidel joins Adam and Brian for an awesome conversation about his career and hosting the BMW Championship. Kyle is a hard working leader who has taken advantage of some great mentors and opportunities throughout his career. Listen in to some of the excellent stories Kyle tells and learn about all that goes into preparing and executing a PGA tournament. Please drop a rating and review on the platform of your choice if you are a part of the Turf Today and Superintendent Network communities.

The Cheif Executive Officer of the GCSAA, Kevin Sunderman joins the show, following a busy confenerence week. Kevin highlights the show and tell us about his role and upcoming initiatives at the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America. This is another great episode packed with information about the indusrty, told through the eyes of a man who has seen many angles of the golf course, including being a golf course superintendent. Huge Thank You to Kevin for joining us this week. Also, shoutout to our sponsors: Toro, The Andersons, Flash WeatherAi, Standard golf and Apex-10. You can find the video versions of these episodes on The Superintendent Network Youtube Channel.

This episode is for all the golf course design junkies and enthusiasts as we sat down with golf course designer Tyler Rae. He joined Gary Williams for a deep dive on his career in golf, some of his creative influences, top courses around the world, periods of time in course architecture and much more. He touched on his work at Lookout Mountain and Old Sawmill and talked in depth about Pinehurst No. 2, Seminole and Pine Valley.Rae has played the top 100 courses in the U.S. and 98 of top 100 in the world so his knowledge of great golf courses is amongst the elite and he loves the hidden gem courses of the world. He also listed his top courses in New England from Eastward Ho, Myopia Hunt Club and the Country Club; from Westchester, NY with Winged Foot, Somerset Hills and Mountain Ridge; Long Island with Shinnecock, Maidstone and National Golf Links; the Chicago area with Chicago Golf Club, Shoreacres and Beverly; and finally in the greater Philadelphia area with Pine Valley, Merion and Lancaster.

In this episode Jasper is joined by golf course designer, Brett Hochstein. He discusses how his career got off to a rocky start during the 2008 Financial Crash, and how he used that time to develop skills in greenkeeping, and course management. He also discusses his recent input at various golden-age courses, including Pasatiempo.Follow us on socials:On Instagram: @officialtop100On Twitter: @top100golfVisit Our Website for all of your golf course research:www.top100golfcourses.com

Brian and Adam are joined by Rob Uzar and Ty Robb, the hosts of Turf Talk. Getting it's start as a live show on X, Turf Talk has engaged with numerous turfgrass professionals from all over the world. It was great to get to know these guys better and learn more about their stories. Learn more about the creation of Turf Talk and some of the stuff going on at Rob's course only. We appreciate all the love and are grateful you tune in every week. Thank you to our sponsors: Toro, The Andersons, Standard Golf, Apex-10 and Flash WeatherAi.

Director of Turf at the Sofi Center for the TGL, Tanner Coffman joins Adam and Brian for one of the coolest interviews in Turf Today history. Learn about Tanner's career and how he has taken on one of the most innovative jobs in the industry. This is an interview that will keep you engaged from start to finish as Tanner goes through everything behind the scenes at the TGL. Share this show with your friends who love golf anf turf.  Thank you to our awesome sponsors- The Toro Company, The Andersons, Standard Golf, Apex-10 and Flash WeatherAI 

Jason Bruno, the founder of @linksnation and Green Team Leader at The Atlantic Technical College (Coconut Creek, Florida) sits down with Adam and Brian a couple weeks after the boys were down in Florida. Jason gets into all things golf and turf as he experienced many different subsections and spoken with many of the greats this sport has to offer. Jason comes loaded with some memorable stories for the community, including a couple involving Tiger. We appreciate all the love and can't wait to see some of you in the upcoming weeks/months.  Thank you to our sponsors: Toro, The Andersons, Standard Golf, Flash WeatherAI and Apex-10 To interact with the show email: adam@superintendentnetwork.com  

Brandon Razo, Golf Course Superintendent at Panther Creek Country Club in Springfield Illinois, joins Adam and Brian for a wonderful conversation. Brandon not only gets into how he has worked to move on in his career, but how he has found the benefits in giving back and vollunteering his time. There is a ton of good advice in this epsiode and Brandon is a great example of someone that worked hard to get where he is at and has his eyes on more in the future. A huge thank you to Brandon for coming on and telling his story.  Thank you to our sponsors: Toro, Andersons, Standard Golf, Apex-10 and Flash Weather A.I.   

Golf Course Superintendent at the Inverness Club in Ohio, John Zimmers, joins Adam and Brian for a wonderful conversation about his career and about how his leadership style and mentorship has helped so many people succeed in this industry. John opens up about some different events and provides some great advice for those coming up behind him. It was a pleasure to have Mr. Zimmers on the show and we hope you enjoy this episode enough to give us a rating!  Thank you to our Sponsors: Toro, The Andersons, Standard Golf and Apex-10 Please share Turf Today with your collegues in the industry to help us continue to grow and spread the good word of turf.  For info contact: adam@superintendentnetwork.com

In this episode of Leadership on the Links, Tyler sits down with Nick Mazzella, founder of The Mazzella Partnership and a leading expert in golf course project management and renovations. Nick shares his journey, from managing small-scale public projects to working with historic venues preparing for major championships. With his deep industry knowledge, Nick discusses the art of balancing large-scale transformations with smaller, strategic improvements that elevate a course without breaking the bank. You'll hear about Nick's favorite tools and technology, his dream projects, and why he believes relationships are at the heart of success in the golf business. This conversation is packed with practical insights and thoughtful reflections, making it a must-listen for anyone passionate about golf course design, management, or leadership. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Big vs. Small Projects: How Nick approaches large-scale renovations and smaller, budget-conscious improvements. Client Relationships: Why understanding client needs and building strong connections drive successful outcomes. The Role of Technology: A deep dive into the Trimble Catalyst GPS tool and its impact on field efficiency and cost estimation. Industry Trends: Nick's perspective on the exciting opportunities in the current golf course design and renovation market. Leadership Insights: The importance of team-building, mentoring, and fostering relationships within the golf industry. Soundbites: "There's no replacement for actual time in the field and understanding what it takes to make these things happen." (2:46) "Project management is a science. The vertical [construction] world is completely different than golf. And I'm glad I'm on the golf side." (17:11) Key Quotes: “There's nothing quite like the excitement of working on a historic venue with a major championship on the horizon.” “Success in this industry is about the people—the relationships you build and the passion you share for the game.” “Whether it's an $8 per square foot renovation or a $30 million project, the goal is always to deliver value and quality for the client.” Links and Resources Mentioned: The Mazzella Partnership: www.mazellapartnership.com Nick Mazzella LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-mazzella-a6938a13/ Tyler Bloom's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-bloom-603b6243/  

Mike and Tim were joined by Kevin Norby of Norby Golf Course Design to talk golf course architecture. Norby Golf Course Design has done some exceptional work around the United States, including The Club at Golden Valley, Minnesota Valley Country Club, Fox Hills, Coal Creek and many others. Kevin dives into his background, including getting into the business almost by accident and how that has become his career of now more than 30 years. With this experience, he has many stories to tell about how golf course architecture has changed and what the future may have in store. Subscribe to the Break80 Podcast on Apple and Spotify for weekly golf content. For even more from the golf world, subscribe to our YouTube channel and the Break80 Newsletter on Substack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The CEO if the GCSAA, Rhett Evans is the final interview of the 2024 season on Turf Today. Rhett joins us after embarking on the journey of a lifetime this year, summiting the world's tallest peak, Mount Everest. Rhett tells some facinating stories from his adventures and always finds a way to relate things back to our industry. He also talks about the endless advantages to being a part and giving back to local and national associations. This is an episode that everyone in the turf world could benefit from listening to so please pass it on. Thank you to our sponsors: The Toro Company, The Andersons, Aplex-10  We will be back with more in 2025! 

One of the most electric guests of Turf Today is back! The guys sit down with two-time "All Dressing Room Athlete" and holder of the Guinness record for "Most words said in one day" Aggrigate salesman, Mark Prieur. Mark joins the show for the third time and the episode could have gone all day. From memories from this year's PGA Championship at Valhalla, to the shenanigans that go on at the Niagara Falls Superintendent's hockey tournement every year, this episode will have you wanting even more. Shout out to our awesome sponsors, The Toro Company and The Andersons, for all your excellent support. Also a huge thank you to everyone who downloads and shares the show.  Reach out to us with any questions or comments to adam@superintendentnetwork.com

The Manager of the Diploma in Turfgrass Management program at The University of Guelph, Cam Shaw, sits down with the guys to talk about of number things form his career, both on the course and in the classroom. A full breakdown of how The Turf Bowl works, wildlife stories from working in Northern Canada and some great tips for helping grow this industry are just a few highlights from this one. Please rate the show and give us a review if you can, to help us grow! Thank you to our sponsors: Toro, The Andersons and Apex-10  www.turftodayshop.com www.superintendentnetwork.com/sn-store  

Andy Johnson, the founder of the Fried Egg joins the guys this week along side guest co-host, Phil Cuffare from Oakland Hills. This episode has it all, as one of the top golf podcast hosts talks with Adam, Brian and Phil about many different and interesting topics in the game today. Andy gives some great insights into to where golf is a whole and how the maintenance industry is viewed on the different levels. Passion, knowledge and vision has driven this talented entrepreneur to covering some of the top stories in the sport and travelling to some of golf's hidden gems. Thank you to Andy and Phil for being on the show. Also a big thank you to our sponsors Toro and The Andersons Turf Today is recorded on The Superintendent Network

Fried Egg Golf's Garrett Morrison sits down with golf architect Trevor Dormer to discuss his recent partnership with King-Collins Golf Course Design, now known as King Collins Dormer. The two talk about Trevor's new role as a partner at King Collins Dormer and what appealed to him about joining the firm. Garrett and Trevor then discuss Trevor's ongoing project, his first solo course in the United States, a rebuild of Old Dane in Nebraska. Trevor details his process in making memorable golf experiences, how his experience with Coore & Crenshaw influences his work, and the evolution of the golf architecture profession.

What will a typical golf course look like in 2050? Will 7,200 yard long layouts with deep green fairways and rough be a thing of the past due to water shortages and heat waves? Will golf properties be "off the grid" energy self sufficient by incorporating on-site renewable energy sources such solar power to achieve their sustainability goals? To open Season 16, host Colin Weston and guest Petra Himmel explore the spectrum of sustainability issues surrounding the golf industry, from plastic use in golf balls to the environmental and social benefits of urban golf courses. https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/S7bgqRSJ.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/@modgolfpodcast/videos) "You really have to believe in the future otherwise you could give up at once. We currently have all these erosion, flood, wildfires and heat wave stories that are impacting golf clubs. Climate change doesn't really care if we care or not. It's just there. We just have one chance to get it right, so we either react in time or we will struggle. There are so many experts predicting that you either start preparing for it or you just don't have a chance to survive economically as a golf club. If you are in the wrong region or if you aren't prepared, then you will not make it. The good thing is that we have possibilities and solutions."... Petra Himmel, journalist and creator of www.GolfSustainable.com Petra created GolfSustainable.com (https://golfsustainable.com/en/) in 2020 as a response to the trends and practices she witnessed as a journalist covering professional golf for over two decades. Click on this link (https://golfsustainable.com/en/) or the image below to learn more. https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/5pNZdsp8.png (https://golfsustainable.com/en/) If you would like to connect with Petra, visit her bio page (https://modgolf.fireside.fm/guests/petra-himmel) for contact information. We want to thank our partner inrange® for presenting this episode of The ModGolf Podcast! https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/tiYKqRxn.jpg (https://www.inrangegolf.com/the-experience-range?lng=en) inrange® is a radar-based ball-tracking company that enhances the driving range experience by offering the most engaging gameplay and precise ball-tracking on the market. From private clubs and standalone commercial ranges, to multi-storey “Big Box” entertainment venues and limited-flight ‘compact' ranges, Inrange® creates unparalleled experiences for every type of player - and unleashes your business' growth potential. They are also the only software in the world offering a bay vs bay link up feature - allowing large groups to play against one another in teams across the entire venue. To learn more check out www.inrangegolf.com (https://www.inrangegolf.com). After their engaging conversation on this podcast episode, Petra and Colin jumped over to The ModGolf YouTube channel to discuss her takeaways from the first sustainability conference of England Golf titled "The Sustainable Future of Golf". Click on the image below to watch. https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/SCrVdfRN.jpg (https://youtu.be/SN_tX5HE4Bw) Join our mission to make golf more innovative, inclusive and fun... plus you can WIN some awesome golf gear! As the creator and host of The ModGolf Podcast and YouTube channel I've been telling golf entrepreneurship and innovation stories since May 2017 and I love the community of ModGolfers that we are building. I'm excited to announce that I just launched our ModGolf Patreon page to bring together our close-knit community of golf-loving people! As my Patron you will get access to exclusive live monthly interactive shows where you can participate, ask-me-anything video events, bonus content, golf product discounts and entry in members-only ModGolf Giveaway contests. I'm offering two monthly membership tiers at $5 and $15 USD, but you can also join for free. Your subscription will ensure that The ModGolf Podcast continues to grow so that I can focus on creating unique and impactful stories that support and celebrate the future of golf. Click to join >> https://patreon.com/Modgolf I look forward to seeing you during an upcoming live show!... Colin https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/q_IZwlpO.jpg (https://patreon.com/Modgolf) Special Guest: Petra Himmel, journalist and creator of www.GolfSustainable.com.

That's a wrap for Season 15 of The ModGolf Podcast! Our team is currently working on your next twelve episodes for Season 16, which launches in mid September 2024. We heard some amazing stories from a diverse group of guests who discussed how inclusion, technology, entertainment, music, celebrity, hospitality and community building intersect to shape the future of golf. Join our mission to make golf more innovative, inclusive and fun... and WIN some awesome golf gear! As the creator and host of The ModGolf Podcast and YouTube channel I've been telling golf entrepreneurship and innovation stories since May 2017 and I love the community of ModGolfers that we are building. I'm excited to announce that I just launched our ModGolf Patreon page to bring together our close-knit community of golf-loving people! As my Patron you will get access to exclusive live monthly interactive shows where you can participate, ask-me-anything video events, bonus content, golf product discounts and entry in members-only ModGolf Giveaway contests. I'm offering two monthly membership tiers at $5 and $15 USD, but you can also join for free. Your subscription will ensure that The ModGolf Podcast continues to grow so that I can focus on creating unique and impactful stories that support and celebrate the future of golf. Click to join >> https://patreon.com/Modgolf I look forward to seeing you during an upcoming live show!... Colin https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/q_IZwlpO.jpg (https://patreon.com/Modgolf) If you didn't get the chance to listen to all of our twelve Season 15 episodes, this bonus show gives you a recap of the great conversations I had with some of the golf industry's top influencers, innovators and entrepreneurs. Hopefully this will inspire you to listen to a couple of the episodes listed below. Let us know which ones you enjoyed the most and why you liked them! https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/sSKQS-ad.jpg Our Season 15 guests were: Episode 1 David Hinkle and Rio Valeriano - T36 Golf Co-Founders "We're flipping the script on traditional golf and redefining the sport for a new generation of golfers" T36 Golf Co-Founders David Hinkle and Rio Valeriano join host Colin Weston to share how their "Double Loop" design delivers a full 18-hole game experience with a smaller environmental footprint and shorter playtime. Click to listen >> CREATING A NEW TYPE OF GOLF (https://modgolf.fireside.fm/166-t36golf) Episode 2 Tyler Simmons - CEO and Founder of BucketGolf "Seeing my roommate throw his clothes into his pop-up laundry hamper, I realized that I should instead make retractable pop-up buckets which cut our product cost almost in half." Tyler Simmons - CEO and Founder of BucketGolf shares how they have created a portable, fun golf game that anyone can enjoy almost anywhere. Click to listen >> TURNING A HOMEMADE GOLF GAME INTO A GLOBAL BUSINESS VENTURE (https://modgolf.fireside.fm/167-bucket-golf) Episode 3 Nick Darby - UK non-profit Get Golfing "It was such a shame seeing all these beautiful golf courses going downhill. So our job is to save as many courses as we can to keep golf flourishing." - Nick Darby with UK non-profit Get Golfing shares how they are on a mission to revolutionize the golfing experience. Click to listen >> A NON-PROFIT ON A MISSION TO REVOLUTIONIZE THE GOLFING EXPERIENCE (https://modgolf.fireside.fm/168-nick-darby-getgolfing) Episode 4 Jared Solomon - CEO of Five Iron Golf "It doesn't matter that we made a million dollar mistake, let's keep moving forward and learn as we go". Jared Solomon - CEO of Five Iron Golf joins host Colin Weston to share how four co-founders built a successful indoor golf entertainment business starting from the back room of a Manhattan men's clothing store. Click to listen >> LEARN BY DOING AND JUST KEEP MOVING FORWARD (https://modgolf.fireside.fm/169-jared-solomon-five-iron) Episode 5 Carolin Pinegger - "The Golf Pitch Challenge" "I felt like I was treading water and not because I wasn't working hard enough. I was doing my very best and wasn't getting where I wanted to be. I needed to pivot and change!" Golf entrepreneur and Ex-Pro Golfer Carolin Pinegger shares her personal story and latest collaborative venture: The "Shark Tank for Golf Innovators" called The Golf Pitch Challenge. Click to listen >> EMBRACE CHANGE TO FUEL ENTREPRENEURIAL SUCCESS (https://modgolf.fireside.fm/170-carolin-pinegger) Episode 6 Ann Liguori - Author of "Life On The Green" To celebrate her recent book "Life on the green - lessons and wisdom from legends in golf" host Colin Weston creates a game show called "Who Said That??" to test Ann's ability to recall quotes from the dozen stories told. We hope you like this fun and inspiring episode as much as we enjoyed making it! Click to listen >> TAKING AN ENTREPRENEURIAL APPROACH TO BUILD A CAREER IN SPORT JOURNALISM (https://modgolf.fireside.fm/171-ann-liguori) Episode 7 Igor Vainshtein - Founder GolfTrak.app Entrepreneur Igor Vainshtein joins us to share his incredible journey that started when his parents immigrated to Australia from the former USSR with $200 and no English skills whatsoever. We discuss the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and Igor's passion to constantly innovate and create products that customers want. Click to listen >> EMBRACING LESSONS: WISDOM GAINED FROM FAILURE (https://modgolf.fireside.fm/172-igor-vainshtein) Episode 8 A BRIEF HISTORY OF SYNTHETIC TURF Known initially by names such as AstroTurf, ModSod and Artificial Turf, we explore the origins of synthetic sport surfacing with a focus on applications in the golf industry. Host Colin Weston speaks with subject matter experts Bob Johnston (Principal, JSA Sport Architecture) and Jeffery McDaniel (Synthetic Turf International) to uncover the history and explore the future of this multi-billion dollar industry. Click to listen >> A BRIEF HISTORY OF SYNTHETIC TURF (https://modgolf.fireside.fm/173-history-of-synthetic-turf) Episode 9 Tim Briand - Foresight Sports So how do golf launch monitors work and what is the technology behind them? Tim Briand with Foresight Sports joins host Colin Weston for an engaging and in-depth conversation about the massive growth in the launch monitor sector for both the professional player on the range and the recreational player having fun in a golf simulator. Click to listen >> TECH-DRIVEN PRODUCTS THAT BOTH TRAIN AND ENTERTAIN (https://modgolf.fireside.fm/174-tim-briand) Episode 10 Kevin Carpenter - The GratiDude / Grateful 4 Golf "I am perfectly content helping one person at a time, as every ripple makes a wave". Kevin Carpenter, aka The GratiDude joins us to share the impactful work he takes on through his Grateful 4 Golf non-profit program and his discovery of "The superpower of meditation". Click to listen >> SHARING AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE (https://modgolf.fireside.fm/175-kevin-carpenter) Episode 11 Jeff Nicholson - VertaCat Mobility Riders Stand tall, roam free, and “Stand and play the VertaCat way”. Jeff Nicholson joins host Colin Weston to share how their 70 year old manufacturing company saw an opportunity to give back to the sport they love by creating the VertaCat all-terrain mobility rider for paraplegic athletes. Click to listen >> "THIS IS GOING TO CHANGE MY LIFE!" (https://modgolf.fireside.fm/176-vertacat) Episode 12 Barney Adams - Adams Golf Founder / CEO of Breakthrough Golf Technology We are joined by golf industry icon and entrepreneurial legend Barney Adams, who shares the trials, tribulations and successes he has encountered over his career that spans more than five decades. This episode provides you with lessons learned, key takeaways and nuggets of wisdom from one of golf's most successful entrepreneurs. Click to listen >> IF YOU DON'T LOVE IT DON'T DO IT (https://modgolf.fireside.fm/177-barney-adams) We want to thank our partner iGolf Genius Software for presenting this episode of The ModGolf Podcast! https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/K9NPjjAv.jpg (https://www.golfgenius.com) Golf Genius powers tournament management at over 10,000 private clubs, public courses, resorts, golf associations, and tours in over 60 countries. So if you're a golf professional or course operator who wants to save time, deliver exceptional golfer experiences, and generate more revenue, check them out online at golfgenius.com (https://www.golfgenius.com). Special Guests: Ann Liguori - award-winning sport's talk show host, Barney Adams, Founder of Adams Golf and CEO, Breakthrough Golf Technology, Bob Johnston, Principal at JSA Sport Architecture Inc., Carolin Pinegger - CEO of David Leadbetter Entrerprises / The Golf Pitch Challenge / Online Golf Coach, David Hinkle - Co-Founder and Principal at T36 Golf, Igor Vainshtein - Founder of GolfTrak.app, Jared Solomon, CEO and Co-Founder of Five Iron Golf, Jeffrey McDaniel - Global Director of Business Development at Synthetic Turf International, Jeffrey Nicholson - Chief Marketing Officer with VertaCat, Kevin Carpenter, Coach, Teacher and The GratiDude / Grateful 4 Golf, Nick Darby - Golf Retail Sales Manager at Get Golfing, Rio Valeriano - Co-Founder and Principal at T36 Golf, Tim Briand - Director Of Business Development at Foresight Sports, and Tyler Simmons - CEO and Founder of BucketGolf.

Andrew Green has become the leader in high profile Donald Ross restorations and East Lake is his latest. The long time site of the Tour Championship has been restored in the last 12 months by Andrew and his team and this conversation goes into detail on how he earned the responsibility, all the changes to the golf course and thoughts on the misconceptions and principals of Donald Ross designs. Andrew has become a star in the industry and his thoughtfulness and view of his own journey is inspiring.

From young golf enthusiasts to industry leaders overseeing iconic venues, Jeff Corcoran and Dave Delsandro share their journey of passion, growth, and adaptation in the golf industry. Discover their evolution from demanding superintendents to understanding leaders, the challenges of labor shortages, and their new roles as advisors, providing invaluable insights and expertise to the next generation of golf course superintendents  Corcoran has been a golf course superintendent for more than 20 years. He landed his first head superintendent job at The Weston Golf Club, outside of Boston, and he has been the director of agronomy at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York, since 2003. During his tenure at Oak Hill, he hosted two PGA Championships and two Senior PGA Championships. In 2019, Corcoran worked in conjunction with architect Andrew Green to renovate Oak Hill's East Course. Corcoran has been responsible for placing 10 assistant superintendents into superintendent roles. Delsandro's career in the turf industry has spanned 25 years, most recently as the superintendent at Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania. His experiences include all types of conventional golf course construction projects, as well as large-scale site development, earth moving, utility relocation/installation, and building construction. He has worked with several leading golf architectural firms, including Fazio Design, Coore & Crenshaw, and Hanse Golf Design. Delsandro has successfully prepared for, hosted, and restored venues for four national championships, including two U.S. Opens. They partnered last year to form Agronomic Advisors, a consulting company focused on providing a diverse, comprehensive suite of solutions to the golf course industry. In this episode, Delsandro and Corcoran look back fondly on the golf course as their babysitter, share the lessons they learned as leaders at premier venues, and advise today's superintendents on leadership approaches in a changing industry. Your Club Selection Changes with Age, so Should Your Leadership Approach Most of us need to adjust our club selection as we age in order to hit the ball as far as we once did. The clubs we grabbed as teens, such as the self-described junkies Delsandro and Corcoran once were, won't make the cut after we make the turn in the game of life. Neither will the same approach to managing a department in a golf club nor leading a large capital project. Know when and how to adapt. “When you're younger, and you're trying to prove yourself at this particular level, as a superintendent, your bandwidth for people that fall outside of those realms that you that you live in is pretty narrow,” Corcoran said. “I remember telling guys, ‘You don't want to work till 7 o'clock tonight on Friday? You're not dedicated enough. You've only worked 21 days in a row and you want a day off? You're not dedicated enough.' “That sounds awful now.” Recognize that it takes all kinds of individuals to build a team and have a culture of success. Labor Market Management The labor market in the industry has changed significantly in recent years, and that's not just a problem for superintendents at local community golf venues. Leaders at the premier clubs face the same challenges, particularly when weighed against the facts that member expectations are not changing, nor are members willing to pay more for a stagnant experience. Talk about shifting winds. “The light-bulb moment for me was… I can either expect the labor market to change to meet the needs of one corporation or the upper echelon of one industry, or duh, realistically, we have to change to meet the labor market,” Delsandro said. Get as many outside perspectives, including those from outside the golf industry, as possible, and see what makes sense to apply as you manage a team at your course. Enjoy this episode of Leadership on the Links with David Delsandro and Jeff Corcoran! Soundbytes 17:15-17:46 “In this industry, as a professional, it started to become very apparent to me that everybody defined success differently. And from a leadership standpoint, the one good thing about working at a premium club in our business, or towards the upper echelon of any industry, is that typically, if you do it right, you're going to find transferable skills. Whether that's communication, professionalism, work ethic, or management skills.” —David Delsandro 34:42-35:25 “You see this whole dynamic of wages rising and operational pressure. Then you're talking about dues increases at a membership level and inflationary wage increases far exceeding operational increases. You know what I mean? There's this whole dynamic that starts crashing down. And at some point, it's going to break, right? So you do need to be creative. But on a macro level, it's gonna get to the point where there's a threshold. And there's some vast changes within industry that I think that are upcoming in the next five to eight years.” —Jeff Corcoran Quotes “The golf course was like my babysitter for the most part. My parents had to work. They just dropped me off, went to work, and they'd pick me up when it got dark out.” —Jeff Corcoran “I started working at the local public golf course when I was 15 just to get free golf. I thought I was going to work in the pro shop. I showed up on my first day with pressed khakis and a Sears, three-button Polo shirt, but at 9 a.m. I had some 60-year-old guy holding my ankles hanging over an irrigation ditch, covered in mud.” —David Delsandro “The labor market is such that there aren't as many individuals that are as motivated as there [used to be], if I'm being very open and honest about that.” —Jeff Corcoran “You soon learn that you don't know everything, and you need some help. You need people to see some stuff outside of the box and bring in consultants or industry professionals.” —Jeff Corcoran “There comes a point — and we've all been there, whether it's your first intendent's job or a new superintendent job at a different venue — that there's the realization that happens when you're like, ‘OK, I'm the guy now. Every decision that I make has consequences.' And it's more that you're not trying to succeed, you're just trying not to fail.” —David Delsandro “We've found that helping a new superintendent or a superintendent at a new venue has been some of the most rewarding work that we've done, because we're able to serve the person who we used to be; to help them succeed by avoiding mistakes that we made.” —David Delsandro Links Mentioned in This Episode: Tyler Bloom Consulting: https://tylerbloomconsulting.com/ Agronomic Advisors: https://agro-advisors.com/ Connect with David on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-delsandro-5071692a6/ Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-corcoran-5681092a6/ Follow Agronomic Advisors on X: https://x.com/agro_advisors23

After designing golf courses for 25 years, Jim Nagle knows what club executives should look for when they search for an architect to plan their course renovation.  Nagle grew up wanting to be the next Bob Vila, but when the golf bug bit him, he traded home improvement for course improvement. Nagle combined his natural design talent, a landscape architecture degree from West Virginia University, and his newfound passion for the game into a life's work. He benefited from influential internships and summer jobs while in college, learning from architects like Pete Dye, Perry Dye, and Don Placek. He went on to spend most of his professional career as a golf course architect with Ron Forse and Forse Golf Design, Inc., specializing in the restoration and renovation of classic and modern golf courses. Nagle started his own business, Nagle Design Works, on March 1, 2024. His course redesign projects include Lancaster Country Club in central Pennsylvania, site of the recently completed U.S. Women's Open. In this episode, Nagle shares his story and lessons learned from a lifetime of work in the golf course industry. How to Evaluate Architects for Your Golf Course Project Golf courses, resorts, and related businesses benefited from the surge in engagement and golf activity from COVID-19, helping to offset some of the financial challenges posed by the pandemic, and also breathing new life into many facilities with capital improvements. Often members don't know exactly what the course needs, nor do they know who to hire. Nagel offered his top two traits an architect or designer should demonstrate before you sign him or her to a contract. Listening skills rank at the top. The applicant has to understand what the hot-button issues are and what the timeline is, and then help you develop a written plan of action.  Recall is not far behind. Nagel puts stock in being able “to walk a golf course, sit down four hours later, and rattle off all the distinct features of that course.” People, Not Pars Nagle was never very good at playing golf, but he's had a passion for the game and its people since he was a teenager.  As a designer or architect, you must be able to develop relationships with club leaders and members alike. It's rare to simply be handed the keys to a course overhaul, so engaging with the club community early in a project sets you up for success, like a nice drive down the middle of the fairway. Enjoy this episode of Leadership on the Links with Jim Nagle! Quotes “When I was a kid, I wanted to be the next Bob Vila.” “When we take that step into the unknown, in the back of your mind, it's like, is this going to work? Is this going to work? And I saw pretty quickly that I think it's going to work.” “Our industry is evolving, where now we're starting to see those courses built in the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s starting to get facelifts, but also starting to get some significant rebuilds.” “If there's anything our industry is, it's relationship-based. And it is so small that it will take you within a minute to find some sort of connection with the person you're sitting next to, talking to.” “They talk a lot about the community and what this U.S. Women's Open means to that community. To be a part of that, although a very small part of that, there's this community-wide success and enjoyment for this event.” Links Mentioned in This Episode: Tyler Bloom Consulting: https://tylerbloomconsulting.com/ Nagle Design Works: https://www.nagledesignworks.com/ Connect with Jim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-nagle-asgca-31031414/ U.S. Women's Open at Lancaster Country Club (Photo Tour): https://www.uswomensopen.com/2024/galleries/course-tour-of-lancaster-country-club.html

The stars finally aligned recently in providing me with an opportunity to spend some time with Angela Moser - golf course architect, shaper and world traveller! There was no sign of either a dozer or a digger.... although I am absolutely sure that one of those is undoubtedly in her immediate future. In this episode we take a deep dive on Renaissance's only current Irish course, St Patricks Links @ The Rosapenna Golf Resort, where Angela, Tom Doak, Eric Iverson, Clyde Johnson, Brian Schneider, Brian Slawnik, Blake Conant, Don Placek & Co. have created what in all likelihood will probably be the last great links to be built in Ireland. We take a look Angela's back story in golf, which started by chance when her parents enrolled her in a three day golf summer camp for kids in her home town of Augsburg, Germany. The golf bug bit, ultimately leading her towards a degree in Landscape Architecture at the Munich Univeristy of Applied Sciences, followed by a year long Erasmus scholarship in Sheffield. This UK sojourn, afforded Angela both the encouragement and opportunity to immerse herself in disciphering the myriad puzzles that many of the great UK courses afford golfers. After graduation, Angela worked in Greenkeeping and Golf Course Design in Germany and Austria. An internship with Renaissance Golf Design would follow in 2011 and the rest as they say is history. We take a look at some of this history, while also looking at a few of the upcoming projects that are on the drawing board and one that our interview subject might be inclined to put there, should the opportunity every arise. Many thanks to Angela for graciously affording me the time to speak with her. We both very much hope you enjoy our chat. If you want to find out more about The Olde Glen Bar, Glen Village, Co. Donegal, please click on the following link (https://oldeglen.ie/) Additional details on the Rosapenna Golf Resort stay and play packages can be found by clicking on the following link (https://www.rosapenna.ie/) Angela mentions Norderney Golf Club during the course of the episode, you can visit the Norderney Golf Club website by clicking here (https://gc-norderney.de/?ngsetproto=1), alternatively you can read a little more about it on the Good Sundays Website (http://goodsundays.com/gc-norderney/). Angela Moser Socials Moser Golf Website (moseronadozer.com) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mosergolf/?hl=en) Twitter/X (https://x.com/mosergolf?lang=en) F&F Podcast Socials Twitter/X (https://x.com/firmandfastgolf) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/firmandfastgolfpodcast/) The Firm & Fast Golf Podcast Occasional Newsletter on Substack (https://shanederby.substack.com/) Episode Music provided under license from Epidemic Sound Special Guest: Angela Moser.

What is an Ivy League educated guy spending his days moving dirt around? Beau Welling saw Augusta National and Cypress Point as a kid and both places got to him. After years working and learning from Tom Fazio, Welling has established his own design firm among the best in the industry. This conversation is about Beau's background and experiences, the state of the design industry and is the cash influx sustainable. Plus, his favorite holes, why he loves curling and Alistair Mackenzie as a drinking buddy. It's all in this 5 Clubs conversation with Gary Williams.

On May 2, Bandon Dunes' latest par-3 course, Bandon Shorty's, will open during the resort's 25th-anniversary celebration. In this episode, Garrett sits down at Bandon Dunes with one of the designers of Shorty's, Keith Cutten, a partner in the firm Whitman, Axland & Cutten. Garrett and Keith discuss the origins of WAC, the renowned skills of his co-designers Rod Whitman and Dave Axland, the goals and process behind the Shorty's project, and the joys and difficulties of designing short courses in general. In the second half of the pod, Garrett and Keith dig into the fascinating ideas of Keith's book The Evolution of Golf Course Design. His basic argument is that the broader trends in society and culture have influenced the golf architecture of each era in ways that haven't been thoroughly investigated. Garrett loves discussing this kind of stuff, so he and Keith really get after it here.

David Hinkle and Rio Valeriano with T36 Golf are flipping the script on traditional golf and redefining the sport for a new generation of golfers. Their revolutionary "Double Loop" design lets you experience a full 18-hole game with a smaller environmental footprint and shorter playtime. T36 Golf's unique "Double Loop" layout at Baytown Texas amplifies the player experience while reducing time of play by an hour and the land required to around half of that of a traditional 18 hole course. https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/KOFRWAOf.jpg (https://www.youtube.com/@modgolfpodcast/videos) "I decided to go down to Key Largo and took my significant other Dina. We walked into this place called The Raw Bar and we sit at the only two seats available next to another couple and we order a drink called a "Dinarita". It's a margarita with a good tequila, splash of Chambord, no salt. So they say "Those sound great! Get us two of those." That struck up a conversation with this gentleman that was involved in golf. Three weeks later, I called him and said "I've got this course, 118 acres. I know we can't do an 18-hole golf course. What can we do?" He said "Actually you can build an 18-hole golf course on that acreage. Let me introduce you to somebody". That led us to a golf course architect which was that "AHA Moment" that ultimately evolved into T36 Golf."... Co-Founder Rio Valeriano Episode Chapters [03:00] How and when Rio and David where introduced to golf [08:00] How David and Rio met each other and the "AHA Moment" that started T36 Golf [11:30] Rio shares the "Dinarita" cocktail story at a Key Largo bar that led to meeting the right person at the right time [15:00] How and why they decided to build the first T36 Golf course in Baytown Texas [21:10] The "Double Loop" course layout explained [26:00] course design considerations to ensure the playing experience is fast, safe and fun [28:00] David talks about their target demographics and how they take a Blue Ocean Strategy approach to their business model [34:20] Their branding exercise and how they landed on the name "T36 Golf" [37:30] The importance of supporting youth golf at T36 Golf and Troon [39:30] How they have created a community gathering place for the people of Baytown [42:00] amplifying the customer experience through the restaurant, menu and lounge design [44:30] future expansion plans for the T36 Golf brand You can also learn more about Rio and David on thier bio pages (https://modgolf.fireside.fm/guests/david-hinkle). https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/jqh00dBK.jpg (https://modgolf.fireside.fm/guests/brad-schweigert) Want to check out T36 Baytown (located 30 minutes east of Houston Texas) and perhaps book a tee time? Have a look at their website (https://t36golf.com/baytown/) to learn more. https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/6bM3QI9_.jpg (https://t36golf.com/baytown/) We want to thank our Episode Presenting Partner Golf Genius Software who have supported The ModGolf Podcast since 2019! https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/K9NPjjAv.jpg (https://www.golfgenius.com) Golf Genius powers tournament management at over 10,000 private clubs, public courses, resorts, golf associations, and tours in over 60 countries. So if you're a golf professional or course operator who wants to save time, deliver exceptional golfer experiences, and generate more revenue, check them out online at golfgenius.com (https://www.golfgenius.com). Special Guests: David Hinkle - Co-Founder and Principal at T36 Golf and Rio Valeriano - Co-Founder and Principal at T36 Golf.

Bradley S. Klein, Ph.D., talks with Illinois-based golf course architect Michael Benkusky of Michael J. Benkusky Golf Course Architecture about his start in golf course design and why some consider it the best profession in the golf industry. Benkusky also discusses how his business is one of relationships and the importance of designing golf courses that are fun yet also offer strategic challenges throughout. Finally, they discuss the camaraderie that exists between architects even in the face of competition for winning design and restoration projects.

Andy Johnson is the founder of The Fried Egg newsletter, golf blog and podcast.  He has quickly become one of the more respected voices in golf and he joins #OntheMark to talk about Golf Course Design, his philosophy on Design, and Course Management for better golf. Andy shares his favorite courses, both on a budget and not on a budget, to play.  He talks about his likes and dislikes in Course Design and setup. With regard to better Course Management, Mindset and Decision-making Andy addresses and elaborates on the following: The Mindset of Playing Par 5's as Par 4's and vice versa, Understanding the Design of the Hole and Playing with the Correct Mentality, Making Golf Fun, Turning Disadvantages into Advantages, Playing Outside of the "Book", Conservative Approaches, and Understanding the "Pulse" on Your Game. This podcast is also available on YouTube.  Search and Subscribe to Mark Immelman.

Brian Hilko is a PGA professional and owner of The Golf Factory, a new indoor golf facility outside of Chicago. Brian takes us through his life in the game, from his work with junior golfers to most recently becoming a small business owner.  Brian also provides some great insights for anybody looking to invest in a launch monitor or build out a simulator space in your home. In Angle of Attack w/ Andrew Lewis (1:08:25), Andrew & I talk about the offseason development plans and setting your junior golfer up for success in 2024 and beyond.  And Peter Flory is back to help me discuss a Big Idea (1:25:45) for using Artificial Intelligence to develop golf courses. The Driven Golf Podcast is brought to you by FlagBag Golf Company and StrackaLine yardage books. @flagbaggolf on Instagram https://flagbaggolfco.com/ Mention 'Driven Golf' to receive a free custom headcover with any order of a golf bag. https://strackaline.com/ Enter code 'DRIVEN' to receive 20% off your StrackaLine Yardage Books & Greens Guides. Engage with hosts and followers on the the Driven Golf Podcast Group on Facebook. Resources: The Golf Factory: https://www.golffactory.golf/ @golf_factory_chicago on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/golf_factory_chicago/) Andrew Lewis Golf: @andrewlewisgolf on Instagram @drivengolfanalytics on Instagram; @golfdriven on Twitter Host: Jim Colton (@jcolton31) Producer: Joseph Kay (@joseph_kay) Show Notes: 01:30 Interview with Brian Hilko 05:48 Brian's Golf Journey and Obsession 07:35 Brian's Professional Golf Career 09:21 Brian's Love for Golf Architecture 12:21 Exploring Hidden Golf Gems 25:07 Brian's Experience with Junior Golfers 31:24 Transition from Professional Golf to Business 32:37 The Birth of the Golf Factory 36:04 Creating a Unique Indoor Golf Experience 49:00 The Role of TrackMan IO in Golf Factory 01:02:37 Advice for Building Your Own Golf Space 01:07:51 Introducing a New Sponsor: Straka Line Yardage Books 01:08:23 The Angle of Attack with Andrew Lewis: Off-Season Planning 01:25:47 The Big Idea: Artificial Intelligence in Golf Course Design

Tom Coyne, New York Times best selling author and Senior Editor of The Golfer's Journal joins me to discuss his endeavors as the Owner/Operator of Sullivan County Golf Club, a golden age 9 holer located in the Catskills region of New York State. To learn more about Tom & Sullivan County Golf Club please visit: https://www.sullivancountygolf.com https://www.golfersjournal.com https://www.tomcoyne.com Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Email questions & inquires to: thetalkinggreenkeeper@gmail.com

Giulia Ferroni is a Golf Course Architect Associate who works for Leeds Golf Course Design where Giulia's approach to golf course architecture is influenced heavily by sustainability.  To learn more about Giuilia and her approach to golf course design, please visit the Leeds Golf Course Design website: https://www.leedsgolfdesign.com/about-us/ Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Email questions & inquires to: thetalkinggreenkeeper@gmail.com

Joel Weiman is a golf course architect who is the owner and operator of Weiman Golf Design.    On this episode, we break down Odessa National Golf Club, which is a course that Joel deisgned and built, and a course where I was the Superintendnent.  We recorded this episode after playing a round there, and it was the first time I had been on property since being terminated in 2011.  And it was Joel's first round there ever! Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/index.html Email questions & inquires to: thetalkinggreenkeeper@gmail.com To learn about Joel Weiman and his approach to golf course design, please visit: https://weimangolfdesign.com

The Park in West Palm Beach is one of the most exciting municipal golf course projects in recent memory. Designed by Gil Hanse and Jim Wagner, The Park opened on Monday and brings high-quality public golf architecture to South Florida. Andy saw the course last week, and he opens this episode by giving his reactions to the design and his thoughts on its innovative business model. To discuss The Park further, Andy sits down with Jim Wagner, the Vice President and Design Partner at Hanse Golf Course Design. Andy and Jim talk about the site in West Palm Beach, the concept for the course, the style of the greens, the inspiration behind the design, and Dirk Ziff's involvement with the project.