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Send us Fan MailSome people play golf for fun. Joseph Bronson turned it into something deeper.This week on Here's What We Know, we sit down with the award-winning author, longtime business executive, world traveler, and passionate golfer for a conversation that starts with golf… but doesn't stay there for long.Joseph has played 93 of the world's most iconic golf courses, teed it up with legends like Arnold Palmer, and spent decades chasing mastery in a game that never fully lets you catch it.And maybe that's the point.We talk about competition, discipline, aging, perspective, and why the mental side of golf has so much to teach us about life itself.There's a moment in this conversation where we land on something that felt bigger than golf: Most people aren't thinking about your mistakes nearly as much as you think they are.Honestly, that might be one of the healthiest things any of us could remember.In This Episode:What it's like playing Augusta, Pebble Beach, and St. AndrewsWhy golf is almost entirely a mental gameThe difference between elite athletes and everyone elseWhat Arnold Palmer was really like off the courseWhy Joseph walked away from golf for a seasonHow First Tee of Silicon Valley helps shape young people through golfThe surprising connection between golf and personal growth This episode is sponsored by: Dignity Memorial Sterling Oak Cabinetry (Be sure to tell them Gary sent you!) Bio:Joseph “Joe” Bronson is a longtime business executive, world traveler, and passionate golfer whose career has taken him across the globe and onto some of the most prestigious golf courses in the world. A member of renowned clubs including Monterey Peninsula Country Club, CordeValle, and Boulder Ridge Golf Club, Joe has played 93 of America's Top 100 golf courses, along with legendary courses throughout Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.Joe is also the award-winning author of Pardon Me, Golf Chronicles, and Through the Green, three books inspired by the stories, traditions, humor, and human moments that make golf more than just a game. His writing blends personal experience, thoughtful observation, and a deep appreciation for the culture and character of golf.Website: https://www.josephbronson.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-bronson/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorjosephbronson/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebronsongroup/Tags: golf, golf podcast, Joseph Bronson, golf mindset, mental game, life lessons, personal growth, Arnold Palmer, Pebble Beach, Augusta National, St. Andrews, golf psychology, discipline, resilience, competition, sports and life, First Tee Silicon Valley, sports culture, leadership, perseverance, curiosity, mindset, golf stories, athlete mentality, overcoming failure, Connect with Gary:Gary's WebsiteFollow Gary on InstagramGary's TiktokGary's FacebookWatch the episodes on YouTubeAdvertise on the PodcastThank you for listening. Let us know what you think about this episode. Leave us a review!
Every golfer has undoubtedly heard of Pebble Beach and Cypress Point, and most are probably familiar with Monterey Peninsula Country Club. But what other golf courses does this special parcel of California have to offer? The hosts share thoughts on the “best of the rest” on the Monterey Peninsula on this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast. This episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast is presented by The Landings Golf & Athletic Club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fresh off her second U.S. Women's Mid-Am win, Ina Kim-Schaad joins Andy Johnson on this episode of The Fried Egg Golf Podcast. Andy and Ina discuss the 2025 U.S. Women's Mid-Am at Monterey Peninsula Country Club and Ina's golf journey. Ina details why she decided to take a hiatus from playing and what led her back to the sport before sharing more about her work as a mental coach for golfers. Ina provides tips for improving your own golf game and insight into what has helped her become one of the top mid-ams in the world. Andy also asks about Ina's outfits from MPCC which made the rounds on social media throughout the week ahead of her latest win.
Trey Bayliss, General Manager/CEO of Pinehurst Country Club in Denver, Colo., and Christina Wynn, the club's Director of Communications, joined Rob Thomas on the Club + Resort Talks podcast to discuss a $21.5 million capital plan for the club. Key projects include golf course repairs, a new pool with a resort-style snack bar, and upgraded cart paths. The golf course renovations will address erosion and degradation, with work starting in 2027. The new pool, expected to cost $9 million, will feature a zero-entry area, a kiddie pool, and a splash pad. The club also plans to install lights at the racquet sports facility to extend play into shoulder seasons. Also in the news, the extensive renovation project at Monterey Peninsula Country Club is nearing completion. The current project by Zinkand Golf Design, the third phase of the master plan, touches all of the Shore Course's bunkers and waste areas; each is receiving new drainage and capillary flow liners. The extensive upgrades at Boca Royale Golf & Country Club in Wellen Park, Fla., include reimagined pools, restaurants, a bar, and a pro shop, along with the addition of a spacious outdoor dining pavilion. The community's 18-hole semi-private championship golf course underwent significant improvements, as well. Lastly, Arcis Golf continues its partnership with Els for Autism. Purchases—including merchandise, food and beverage, and golf—made by Arcis Golf club members and guests are “rounded up” to the nearest dollar with the round-up amounts donated to Els for Autism.
While visiting Scottsdale, Arizona, Andy Johnson met up with Tim Jackson and David Kahn of Jackson Kahn Design (@JKDgolfdesign). Tim and David got their start working for Tom Fazio's organization, founded their own firm in 2009, and went on to do striking, ambitious work at Monterey Peninsula Country Club and Scottsdale National Golf Club. In this episode, they describe their design style, share stories of working for Bob Parsons (“kaboom, baby!”), and explain how a video game helped them conceptualize the Bad Little Nine at Scottsdale National. They also have some choice words about the current state of golf course architecture as an art.
Originally recorded as part of the Tourist Sauce California recap podcast, the crew sit down to discuss the Dunes Course at Monterey Peninsula Country Club. Enjoy! Tourist Sauce: California "MPCC" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a limited amount of original work, David Kahn has proven to be one of the most creative, courageous and expressionistic golf course architects working today. Along with partner Tim Jackson, the other half of Jackson Kahn Design, he’s reimagined the shaping and visage of the historic Dunes Course at Monterey Peninsula Country Club, built… Read More Read More The post Episode 74: David Kahn appeared first on Feed The Ball.
After working for over a decade for Tom Fazio, Tim Jackson opened his own West Coast design firm with David Kahn, another Fazio alum. Jackson Kahn Design is known for their creative, ambitious ideas about design–as exhibited at, Monterey Peninsula Country Club’s Shore Course and The Other Course and The Bad Little Nine at Scottsdale… Read More Read More The post Feed the Ball Salon Vol. 12, ft. Tim Jackson appeared first on Feed The Ball.
On this segment of Next on the Tee, Kevin Roman shares his insights into the set up and playing conditions at Pebble Beach as we look ahead to the US Open. He also talks about what it will take to win there and the type of player the conditions will favor. Kevin also talks about the two Top 100 courses they have at Monterey Peninsula Country Club and shares some playing lessons for how to deal with windy playing conditions.
On this episode of Next on the Tee I'm joined by: Kevin Roman, 2014 Georgia PGA Teacher of the Year and current Director of Instruction at Monterey Peninsula Country Club; Alison Curdt, 2015 LPGA National Teacher of the Year; and Golf Digest Top 100 Club Fitter Scott Felix. Kevin Roman shares his insights into the set up and playing conditions at Pebble Beach as we look ahead to the US Open. He also talks about what it will take to win there and the type of player the conditions will favor. Kevin also talks about the two Top 100 courses they have at Monterey Peninsula Country Club and shares some playing lessons for how to deal with windy playing conditions. Dr. Alison Curdt talks about this year's Women's Golf Day event and the challenges she's had to overcome as a female during the course of her golf career. Alison shared her experience of not only playing in but also making the cut last year in the Men's PGA Professional Championship. We also got a couple of playing lessons for how to hit better pitch shots and shots out of a fairway bunker. Scott Felix took us through why it's even more important for high handicap players to get fit for their clubs than it is for Tour Pros. He explained the importance of finding the right shaft for your swing speed, the steps he goes through to determine the right clubs for each of his customers, the importance of grip size and how to get fit for the right putter as well.
On this episode of Next on the Tee I'm joined by: Kevin Roman, 2014 Georgia PGA Teacher of the Year and current Director of Instruction at Monterey Peninsula Country Club; Alison Curdt, 2015 LPGA National Teacher of the Year; and Golf Digest Top 100 Club Fitter Scott Felix. Kevin Roman shares his insights into the set up and playing conditions at Pebble Beach as we look ahead to the US Open. He also talks about what it will take to win there and the type of player the conditions will favor. Kevin also talks about the two Top 100 courses they have at Monterey Peninsula Country Club and shares some playing lessons for how to deal with windy playing conditions. Dr. Alison Curdt talks about this year's Women's Golf Day event and the challenges she's had to overcome as a female during the course of her golf career. Alison shared her experience of not only playing in but also making the cut last year in the Men's PGA Professional Championship. We also got a couple of playing lessons for how to hit better pitch shots and shots out of a fairway bunker. Scott Felix took us through why it's even more important for high handicap players to get fit for their clubs than it is for Tour Pros. He explained the importance of finding the right shaft for your swing speed, the steps he goes through to determine the right clubs for each of his customers, the importance of grip size and how to get fit for the right putter as well.
In this episode of Living Legends, Bob Zoller of Monterey Peninsula Country Club in Pebble Beach, California discusses his long career that started before the July 4, 1976 bicentennial in one of the country's top golf destinations. He also discusses golf turf management as a family legacy as well as some of the challenges facing superintendents around the Monterey Peninsula, including drought and water issues. He also talks about the importance of mentoring others and the many superintendents who came up through the ranks working for him. He concludes by discussing his passion for vintage American muscle cars, including a 1964 Chevrolet Corvette.
Kevin Roman, Director of Instruction at Monterey Peninsula Country Club, shares his memories of playing in the 1993 US Open at Baltusrol and the 2009 PGA Championship at Hazeltine. We also talked about his golf career that has taken him on a journey from New York to Georgia to California. Kevin also shared some tips for how to maintain your focus in tough playing conditions and the importance of thinking your way around the course, not just hitting shots.
TaylorMade CEO David Abeles and Monterey Peninsula Country Club Director of Instruction Kevin Roman Join Me on this edition of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast. David Abeles discusses why TaylorMade made the decision not to attend the PGA Merchandise Show in January plus the great success their Twistface driver technology has had for players like Justin Rose, Dustin Johnson, Tiger Woods, Brooks Koepka and the rest of their players. We also talked about the0 speed foam technology in their new P790 irons and GAPR clubs plus what they have in store for this holiday season and he wet our whistle for new technology that will change golf clubs forever. They are set to launch it in January. Kevin Roman shared his experiences from playing in the 1993 US Open at Baltusrol and the 2009 PGA Championship at Hazeltine. Kevin also talked about his new club, Monterey Peninsula Country Club where he is the Director of Instruction, plus tips on how to focus in tough playing conditions and how to strategically play the golf course versus just hitting golf shots.
TaylorMade CEO David Abeles and Monterey Peninsula Country Club Director of Instruction Kevin Roman Join Me on this edition of Next on the Tee Golf Podcast. David Abeles discusses why TaylorMade made the decision not to attend the PGA Merchandise Show in January plus the great success their Twistface driver technology has had for players like Justin Rose, Dustin Johnson, Tiger Woods, Brooks Koepka and the rest of their players. We also talked about the0 speed foam technology in their new P790 irons and GAPR clubs plus what they have in store for this holiday season and he wet our whistle for new technology that will change golf clubs forever. They are set to launch it in January. Kevin Roman shared his experiences from playing in the 1993 US Open at Baltusrol and the 2009 PGA Championship at Hazeltine. Kevin also talked about his new club, Monterey Peninsula Country Club where he is the Director of Instruction, plus tips on how to focus in tough playing conditions and how to strategically play the golf course versus just hitting golf shots.
In this episode of How I Teach Golf, I talk to Kevin Roman Director of Instruction at the amazing Monterey Peninsula Country Club. Kevin recalls playing in 2 major championships and how he ended up at one of the finest facilities anywhere in the world. There's a nice surprise for me at the end of the podcast!
Iconoclast golf course designer Mike Strantz is at the center of this “Talking GolfGetaways” conversation with Mark Stewart, co-owner of Tobacco Road golf in the historic Pinehurst region of North Carolina. Hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch talk with Stewart about Strantz’ design and desire to make golf a visual experience that tempts and taunts all players who tee it up at courses such as Tobacco Road, Caledonia, Monterey Peninsula Country Club and more.
Iconoclast golf course designer Mike Strantz is at the center of this “Talking GolfGetaways” conversation with Mark Stewart, co-owner of Tobacco Road golf in the historic Pinehurst region of North Carolina. Hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch talk with Stewart about Strantz’ design and desire to make golf a visual experience that tempts and taunts all players who tee it up at courses such as Tobacco Road, Caledonia, Monterey Peninsula Country Club and more.