Podcasts about National Golf Foundation

Dan Van Horn is the President and Founder of U.S. Kids Golf. What started as a father simply trying to make golf easier and more enjoyable for his kids has become the world's leading provider of kids' golf equipment, tournaments, and development best practices in the world. Since 2018, U.S. Kids Golf has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Businesses in golf by the National Golf Foundation. In 2022, Golf Business Magazine stated “no organization has done more to grow the game of golf than U.S. Kids Golf. It's not even close.” The annual U.S. Kids World Championships will mark its 19th year competing inside the Home of American Golf and annually brings together some of the best junior golfers from all 50 states and more than 30 countries. The event has an estimated $16.5 million economic impact on the Pinehurst area. Check out this episode of Paradise in the Pines as Dan Van Horn talks about the growth of U.S. Kids Golf, how much Pinehurst has played a role in his success, and what the future holds for the organization.

Golf has exploded in popularity in recent years thanks to the pandemic and the popularity of Netflix's Full Swing documentary series. More than 531 million rounds of golf were played in the U.S. in 2023 alone, according to the National Golf Foundation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Club + Resort Talks podcast, Senior Editor Phil Keren speaks with Jennifer Bermingham, Director of Golf Programming for Invited, and a PGA/LPGA member. June is Women's Golf Month. Invited, the leading owner-operator of private golf and country clubs, and city clubs in North America, has partnered with the LPGA Foundation to celebrate Women's Golf Month. Invited has launched numerous women's golf programs at 120 of its clubs in North America. Bermingham discusses the programs that Invited and the LPGA offer to bring more women to golf. The golf boom during the COVID-19 pandemic gave rise to many positive trends in the game, including the fact that more women than ever are playing golf. Today, according to the 2024 National Golf Foundation report, females account for 26% of on-course participants – the highest proportion on record. Phil and Editor-In-Chief Rob Thomas also talked about large-scale projects happening at three different clubs around the country. Members of Great Hills Country Club in Austin, Texas recently approved a $22.3 million golf course and clubhouse enhancement project. This plan includes replacing the 50-year-old irrigation system and establishing a Task Force on Golf Course Sustainability and Playability to develop a long-term plan for the golf course. Greens, bunkers and the practice facility will be upgraded. Conceptual plans are also in place to create a quiet dining space, a casual family bistro, a new outdoor bar and a children's playscape area. Rob and Phil also highlighted plans for a $35 million renovation of the 46,000-sq.-ft. clubhouse at Glenmoor Country Club in Cherry Hills Village, Colo. The expansion will increase the clubhouse footprint by approximately 10,000 sq. ft. Glenmoor will build a new pro shop, expand its fitness center, add pickleball courts and include structural upgrades. This project is part of a broader trend at Glenmoor, such as a $4 million pool and patio remodel in 2019 and an $8 million golf course renovation, that included a new irrigation system and updated greens, in 2023. King's North at Myrtle Beach (S.C.) National closed earlier this month to begin a comprehensive, two-part, two-year renovation project. Phase one, which will focus entirely on the front nine, includes renovating and restoring the greens, and installing Capillary Concrete bunker liners throughout the layout.

Dan Van Horn is the President and Founder of U.S. Kids Golf. What started as a father simply trying to make golf easier and more enjoyable for his kids has become the world's leading provider of kids' golf equipment, tournaments, and development best practices in the world. Since 2018, U.S. Kids Golf has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Businesses in golf by the National Golf Foundation. In 2022, Golf Business Magazine stated “no organization has done more to grow the game of golf than U.S. Kids Golf. It's not even close.” The annual U.S. Kids World Championships will mark its 19th year competing inside the Home of American Golf and annually brings together some of the best junior golfers from all 50 states and more than 30 countries. The event has an estimated $16.5 million economic impact on the Pinehurst area. Check out this episode of Paradise in the Pines as Dan Van Horn talks about the growth of U.S. Kids Golf, how much Pinehurst has played a role in his success, and what the future holds for the organization.

Description: Listen in as Jay Karen (CEO, NGCOA) and Don Rea, PGA (Vice President, PGA of America) recap a busy past few months, take a peek at what's in store for 2024, and sit down with special guest Greg Nathan, President and Chief Operating Officer of the National Golf Foundation (NGF). Jay, Don and Greg react to eye-opening industry data, discuss their takeaways from NGCOA's recently released 2024 Golf Industry Compensation and Benefits Report, and look ahead to the new year as NGF has announced Greg Nathan will take the helm as their CEO starting January 1.   Then, host Michael Williams welcomes Lauren Dudding, Sr. HCM Account Executive for Paylocity, for a House Chat. Discover how Paylocity has simplified the process of HR by providing a mobile-first approach to their business systems. Learn how managers, supervisors, and employees have everything at their fingertips, from paystubs to expense reports, training videos, and social collaboration tools all in one place. Are you looking for an effective way to save time and streamline your operations?  

Ted Eleftheriou is a member of the Professional Golfers' Association of America and works for the National Golf Foundation (NGF) as Vice President of Player Development and Engagement. He has emerged and is recognized as a leading expert in the areas of player and business development particularly in sports, with an emphasis on golf.He travels the globe conducting informative, engaging, and impactful keynotes, seminars, and workshops on how to grow business and revenue. Since 2019, he's also been busy presenting on many video platforms. His best known topics are on leadership, marketing, and customer engagement.In addition to speaking, he leads NGF's Welcome2Golf initiative, which focuses on growing adult golfer participation by creating and training leaders in the golf industry.Prior to NGF, some of Ted's career highlights include: Director of Golf Program Development for the PGA of America; owner of two successful golf academies; opened and managed 41 Nike Golf Learning Centers throughout the United States; and worked in the film industry as a freelance producer.Stalk Ted to learn more about speaking at your next event and/or how he can help you achieve your business and professional goals.@tedeleftheriou@welcome2golf@nationalgolffoundationContact Coach Mo@coachmogolfprowww.coachmogolfpro.commgesualdi@stjohnsgolf.comThe Golf Academy at St. Johns Located at St. Johns Golf & CC in St. Augustine/St. Johns, FL@thegolfacademy_st.johnswww.stjohnsgolf.com

Welcome to a fascinating episode of Golf Sustainability! In this enlightening conversation, your host, John Failla, engages in an in-depth dialogue with Greg Nathan, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Golf Foundation (NGF). Together, they explore the dynamic world of off-course golf and its profound impact on the golf industry. Diving headfirst into the discussion, John and Greg traverse the various facets of off-course golf, encompassing driving ranges, the exhilarating world of golf entertainment exemplified by Topgolf, and the cutting-edge realm of simulator golf. A particular focus emerges on the role these activities play in cultivating "shot euphoria," that gratifying sensation integral to the game of golf. Drawing from his extensive expertise, Greg Nathan presents data on the remarkable growth of off-course golf participation and underscores the pivotal role of off-course golf in making golf more accessible and enjoyable, particularly for newcomers and casual players. Unearthing the driving forces behind the meteoric rise of off-course golf, John and Greg dissect the allure of these venues, from their accessibility and entertainment  factor to the engaging gaming elements, and seamless integration of technology. In particular, the discussion spotlights the transformative impact of golf entertainment hubs like Topgolf. Furthermore, Greg Nathan accentuates the pressing need for traditional golf courses to evolve, embracing a more welcoming and inclusive approach that breaks down the barriers preventing newcomers from transitioning to on-course golf. This conversation doesn't stop at showcasing the success of off-course golf; it also sheds light on the harmonious coexistence of off-course and on-course golf. Many who partake in off-course activities find themselves drawn towards the allure of a traditional golf course. This symbiotic relationship underscores how off-course golf is a gateway that introduces individuals to the broader golfing experience, paving the way for potential migration to on-course play. In essence, this episode delves deep into the heart of the evolving golf landscape, emphasizing the pivotal role of off-course golf in shaping the sport's future. The insights shared by Greg Nathan, the NGF President & CEO, and John Failla are invaluable, providing listeners with a profound understanding of how off-course golf is redefining the game and expanding the horizons of golfing enthusiasts. So, join us for this illuminating episode as we explore the captivating world of off-course golf and its transformative influence on the golf industry. Topics Covered: An Introduction to NGF and Off Course Golf Participation Trends Timestamp: [00:00:00] to [00:18:00] Summary: Discuss the growth and trends in off-course golf participation, including the different segments such as traditional driving ranges, golf entertainment (e.g., Topgolf), and simulator golf. Impact of Off Course Golf on On Course Participation Timestamp: [00:18:00] to [00:27:00] Summary: Explore how off-course golf activities, like driving ranges, golf entertainment, and simulators, act as a gateway to on-course golf by removing barriers and providing a more accessible and enjoyable entry point. 3. The Impact of Off-Course Experience on Green Grass Golf Timestamp: [00:27:00] to [00:30:00] Discuss how individuals with off-course experience, such as traditional driving ranges, golf entertainment, or simulators, are more interested in green grass golf. Explore the statistics provided regarding the percentage of new golfers with off-course experience and the increasing trend over the years. Evolution of the National Golf Foundation's Role and Work  Timestamp: [00:41:00] to [00:42:00] Highlight the historical evolution of the National Golf Foundation's role, citing the example of the golf ball reconditioning program during World War Two. Discuss the organization's commitment to adapting to industry needs and the current focus on addressing challenges within the golf industry. Future Initiatives: Improving the Welcome to Golf Experience Timestamp: [00:43:00] to [00:45:00] Explore the NGF's plans for the "Welcome to Golf" program in 2023 and beyond. Discuss the organization's goal of creating a modern and approachable venue for individuals interested in taking up golf. Address the importance of making the golf course environment comfortable for new players and the missing element in existing online resources.   Resources and People Mentioned: National Golf Foundation (NGF) Fortnight - NGF Newsletter Topgolf   Connect with Our Guests Greg Nathan LinkedIn Connect with The National Golf Foundation  National Golf Foundation Connect With Golf Sustainability LinkedIn  Facebook  Instagram X (Twitter) Email Subscribe to Golf Sustainability Apple Podcast  Spotify  Google Podcasts  Note: Timestamps provided are approximate. Thank you for listening to the Golf Sustainability podcast. If you found this episode interesting, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! For more insights and updates on sustainable energy solutions, visit our website and follow us on social media.

In this episode Ted and Brian speak with the CEO of the National Golf Foundation, Joe Beditz.  Joe has his finger on the pulse of the golf business and talks about how the game has grown over the last few years.  He highlights where the sport has seen it's biggest growth, how 'off course' golf has contributed and what golf needs to do to keep this positive momentum.  This episode will leave you loving the direction golf is going!

On the latest installment of Club + Resort Talks, Club + Resort Business Senior Editor Phil Keren welcomed Mason Jones, Vice President of Marketing for TruGolf, a company that specializes in indoor golf services. Phil spoke with Mason about the National Golf Foundation's recent State-of-the Industry report showing that the number of off-course participants in golf was higher than the amount of on-course participants in 2022. Phil and Mason discussed this trend and why it's happening, as well as the opportunities that are available to country clubs and resorts. Mason talked about how TruGolf works with country clubs and resorts to set up simulators and other forms of indoor golf technology.

During the Covid-19 pandemic, recreational golf saw a major uptick. Rounds went up and equipment sales boomed. Have those boom times continued in 2022? Or has there been a regression to the mean? To take the temperature of the golf industry as a whole, Garrett speaks with Greg Nathan, the Chief Business Officer of the National Golf Foundation. Garrett and Greg discuss the nature of golf's "Covid bump," the overall health of the golf business, the future of golf course development, and more.

Listen in as Jay Karen (NGCOA CEO) and Don Rea, PGA (Secretary, PGA of America) chat with Joe Beditz, President & CEO of the National Golf Foundation. What are the industry trends surging to the top of NGF's radar – and how will they affect your golf operations? Joe, Jay and Don discuss the unprecedented levels of new participation and how course owners can improve the customer experience and increase golfer retention.   Then, Golf Business LIVE host Michael Williams welcomes 100GROUP's Jeff Brodsly (CEO) and Trevor Bastien (Director of Sales) for this edition of House Chat. Discover how they're changing the game for course owners when it comes to credit card processing. Hear how members are running a more efficient, secure, and cost-saving operation courtesy of 100GROUP, one of the latest NGCOA Smart Buy Partners.

Special guest Greg Nathan, chief business officer for the National Golf Foundation reveals the most essential elements of a desirable golf course. He offers insight to the effects of the pandemic and now inflation on the industry. He also describes the different steps taken by superintendents to keep the cost of golf play reasonable including the impact of technology on water cost and use. Podcast Recorded on September 8, 2022

It's no secret that fundraising evolved in the past year. In 2021, few in-person events could be done safely or even legally in the nonprofit space. Social distancing mandates and gathering restrictions took a toll on fundraisers across the board. That is, except for one: golf outings. In fact, golf outings saw a 7.4% increase in 2021 according to the National Golf Foundation. These classic fundraisers proved to be a pandemic-friendly option, encouraging people to get outside. Executive directors who never raised a club before found themselves greeting donors out on the green. And even more will do the same this coming year. About Logan Foote: Logan Foote is the Education and Development Manager at GolfStatus.org. Since 2017, Logan has worked with all types of nonprofit organizations to automate and streamline the management of their golf events and maximize fundraising outcomes. Logan has been playing golf since he was four years old. He has a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and resides in Lincoln, Nebraska with his wife and two sons.

Everything about RainDance National, a new golf course in Northern Colorado, is BIG, except for the guy who helped design it and the odds that it won't hit.   It's big news that there's a new golf course being built. According to the National Golf Foundation, there were only 18 new ones in 2019, and some of those were only nine holes. The number on the RainDance National scorecard, from the back tees, will be over 8,400 yards, which will make it one of the biggest and longest in the country. The 1,000-year-old arroyos that the course is built around are big. The mountains that surround the course are even bigger. The landing areas, greens and expectations for the finished product are also all big. And then there's Fred Funk, one of the littlest and shortest hitters in professional golf, who's the co-designer of RainDance National. Nothing is bigger than his smile as he walks the routing and talks about how much fun he has had getting the opportunity to break into the business of course design. Funk, who won the 2005 Players Championship, is quick to point out that at an elevation of 5,000-feet, with most holes playing downhill and with the ideal playing conditions being hard and fast, the length could be deceiving.  In this episode of the Fire Pit, while sitting around a fire overlooking the arroyos, you'll hear from Funk, Harrison Minchew, Funk's co-designer who spent most of his career working for Arnold Palmer Design, and Martin Lind, the third-generation farmer who finally pulled the trigger on a project he's been sitting on for over a decade.  Visit the The Fire Pit Collective to check out everything we are doing. Use promo Firepit25 at Linksoul.com for 25% off your next Linksoul order. Got a comment about this story or a tip on a story we should track down? You can reach me on Twitter (@mattginella) or on Instagram (@matt_ginella). For bonus visuals and some behind the scenes of The Fire Pit podcast production, go to The Fire Pit YouTube Channel. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Digital Editor Al Lunsford and LINKS contributor Erik Matuzewski of the National Golf Foundation have traveled to golf resorts across the country and share their thoughts about what key elements are crucial to making a golf destination truly great. Erik also references survey data from the NGF that provides context into what core golfers deem most important to their enjoyment when visiting a golf facility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordan Spieth speaks prior to the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am and Matt Adams brings you the best of his comments which include some incredible honesty about what took place at the WMPO plus Joe Beditz from the National Golf Foundation stops by to explain why golf has taken off in 2020.

The National Golf Foundation tracks golf - rounds, revenue, etc. Ted Eleftheriou is a PGA Professional who works for the NGF as their Vice President of Player Development and Engagement. He has a career spanning decades of bringing people into the game. So what does a man who has spent his whole professional career think when rounds of golf are up 20%+ nationwide? Listen to this awesome interview where he and Keith give their industry insider perspective on the golf boom. This is a very valuable conversation, and one golf leaders nationwide shouldn't overlook. Download and take notes, your 2021 success depends upon it... 

GOLF'S CORONAVIRUS COMEBACK: COURSES ARE THRIVING DURING COVID-19 PANDEMICChief Marketing Officer for ClubCorp MEG TOLLISON is available.Many industries are struggling during this Pandemic, but golf isn't one of them. The sport has seen a huge boost as people look for more activities to do outside. Maple Hill Golf Course in Wyoming has been packed this Labor Day weekend, but owners aren't surprised by that. They said that they've seen a major bump in both rounds played and pro-shop sales this year. "It's got our staff going crazy just trying to keep up," said Part-Owner of Maple Hill Golf Course, Andy Kitchen. He said that their phones been ringing non-stop for the past couple months. "When golf started with being able to walk, we sold out of every pull cart and push cart we had," Kitchen said. He told FOX 17 that after weeks of uncertainty this Spring, things have really taken off. "I could see it starting to unfold and then we were like 'Geez, the snowball is going downhill real fast' and then before you know it it's like every day has just been busy," Kitchen said. That is par for the course industry wide right now. According to the National Golf Foundation, rounds played across the country in July were up 20%. That's about 10 million more rounds played than July, 2019. Kitchen said, "It's just something that everybody can do and it's fun. I mean, even things like the driving range, if people are a little intimidated to get on the course, they can go hit balls and just kind of having that flexibility in terms of different ways to golf and with different people." It's success he knows other industries aren't seeing.It may be the perfect pandemic sport. It's ideal for social distancing and golfers get plenty of Vitamin D from sunlight which helps keep their immune system in top shape.

In episode 10 of the Shack Show, the CEO of the National Golf Foundation, Dr. Joe Beditz, joins Geoff Shackelford to discuss golf offering a safe activity during the ongoing pandemic and the heightened interest in golf. Dr. Beditz also shares how the pace of play has improved, research techniques they employ and how golf would look if it was started from scratch today. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

We have a lot of statistics from the National Golf Foundation about the numbers of golf courses that are open during this quarantine period, the states that allow golf and those that have prohibited it. Jeff also gives more suggestions on how to keep yourself and your golf game up to par without breaking any Social Distancing rules you might be living under. Also, our bonus content, from happier times, Jeff explains the color coding of hazard markers and the associated penalties for each. Even though we know we will probably just ignore those rules.

We have a lot of statistics from the National Golf Foundation about the numbers of golf courses that are open during this quarantine period, the states that allow golf and those that have prohibited it. Jeff also gives more suggestions on how to keep yourself and your golf game up to par without breaking any Social Distancing rules you might be living under. Also, our bonus content, from happier times, Jeff explains the color coding of hazard markers and the associated penalties for each. Even though we know we will probably just ignore those rules.

Show Notes:(2:17) Ben talked about his past career working in the golf industry - working at the National Golf Foundation and the PGA of America.(4:12) Ben discussed about his first exposure to machine learning and data science.(5:06) Ben talked about his motivation for pursuing an online Master’s degree in Data Science at Southern Methodist University.(6:02) Ben emphasized the importance of a Data Mining course that he took.(8:12) Ben discussed his job as a Senior Data Scientist at CarePredict, an AI elder care platform that helps senior live independently, economically, and longer.(8:56) Ben shared his thought about data security, the biggest challenge of adopting machine learning in healthcare.(10:38) Ben talked about his next employer JM Family Enterprises, one of the largest companies in the automotive industry.(12:44) Ben walked through the end-to-end model development process to solve various problems of interests in his Data Scientist work at JM Family Enterprises.(14:15) Ben discussed the challenges around feature engineering and model experiments in this process.(18:09) Ben shared information about his current role as Machine Learning Technical Lead at Southeast Toyota Finance.(19:29) Ben talked about his passion to do IC data science work.(22:37) Ben went over different conferences he has been / will be at.(26:03) Ben shared the best practices/techniques/libraries to do efficient feature engineering and feature selection, as presented at Palm Beach Data Science Meetup in September 2018 and PyData Miami in January 2019.(29:27) Ben talked about the importance of doing exploratory data analysis and logging experiments before engaging in any feature engineering / selection work.(32:50) Ben shared his experiments performing data science for Fantasy Football - specifically using machine learning to predict the future performance of players, from his talk at the Palm Beach Data Science Meetup last year.(37:25) Ben talked about his experience using H2O AutoML.(40:07) Ben gave a glimpse of his talks about evaluating traditional and novel feature selection approaches at PyData LA and Strata Data Conf.(51:25) Ben gave his advice for people who are interested in speaking at conferences.(52:29) Ben shared his thoughts about the tech and data community in the greater Miami area.(53:16) Closing Segment.His Contact Info:LinkedInHis Recommended Resources:MLflow from DatabricksStreamlit LibraryPyData ConferenceH2O World ConferenceO’Reilly Strata Data and AI ConferenceREWORK Summit ConferencePandas LibraryXGBFir Librarytsfresh LibraryLending Club DatasetSHAP library from Scott Lundberg"Interpretable Machine Learning with XGBoost" by Scott LundbergAmazon SageMakerGoogle Cloud AutoMLH2O AutoMLWes McKinney’s "Python for Data Analysis"

Show Notes:(2:17) Ben talked about his past career working in the golf industry - working at the National Golf Foundation and the PGA of America.(4:12) Ben discussed about his first exposure to machine learning and data science.(5:06) Ben talked about his motivation for pursuing an online Master’s degree in Data Science at Southern Methodist University.(6:02) Ben emphasized the importance of a Data Mining course that he took.(8:12) Ben discussed his job as a Senior Data Scientist at CarePredict, an AI elder care platform that helps senior live independently, economically, and longer.(8:56) Ben shared his thought about data security, the biggest challenge of adopting machine learning in healthcare.(10:38) Ben talked about his next employer JM Family Enterprises, one of the largest companies in the automotive industry.(12:44) Ben walked through the end-to-end model development process to solve various problems of interests in his Data Scientist work at JM Family Enterprises.(14:15) Ben discussed the challenges around feature engineering and model experiments in this process.(18:09) Ben shared information about his current role as Machine Learning Technical Lead at Southeast Toyota Finance.(19:29) Ben talked about his passion to do IC data science work.(22:37) Ben went over different conferences he has been / will be at.(26:03) Ben shared the best practices/techniques/libraries to do efficient feature engineering and feature selection, as presented at Palm Beach Data Science Meetup in September 2018 and PyData Miami in January 2019.(29:27) Ben talked about the importance of doing exploratory data analysis and logging experiments before engaging in any feature engineering / selection work.(32:50) Ben shared his experiments performing data science for Fantasy Football - specifically using machine learning to predict the future performance of players, from his talk at the Palm Beach Data Science Meetup last year.(37:25) Ben talked about his experience using H2O AutoML.(40:07) Ben gave a glimpse of his talks about evaluating traditional and novel feature selection approaches at PyData LA and Strata Data Conf.(51:25) Ben gave his advice for people who are interested in speaking at conferences.(52:29) Ben shared his thoughts about the tech and data community in the greater Miami area.(53:16) Closing Segment.His Contact Info:LinkedInHis Recommended Resources:MLflow from DatabricksStreamlit LibraryPyData ConferenceH2O World ConferenceO’Reilly Strata Data and AI ConferenceREWORK Summit ConferencePandas LibraryXGBFir Librarytsfresh LibraryLending Club DatasetSHAP library from Scott Lundberg"Interpretable Machine Learning with XGBoost" by Scott LundbergAmazon SageMakerGoogle Cloud AutoMLH2O AutoMLWes McKinney’s "Python for Data Analysis"

The golf world is always in motion. Keith hosts Joe Beditz this week and he is the President and CEO of the National Golf Foundation. The NGF is actively monitoring the business of golf and creating new opportunities to grow the game. Listen in to their discussion about the evolving golf world and what steps are necessary to get those on the couch off, and out on the course. It's a fascinating discussion so tune in! 

On today’s show we’re talking about what happens when a neighborhood goes downhill. As real estate developers we’re always thinking about improving things. But what happens when things go bad in a neighborhood, and quickly? When you hear something like, there goes the neighborhood, many people think that some undesirable people have moved in. That’s not what we’re talking about. People are people, and they all have the right to live on this planet. We are talking about the abrupt destruction of property value with the death of area amenities. There is actually an extremely common case of a neighborhood taking a significant hit. Throughout the 1970’s, 1980’s and 1990’s, there were many residential communities planned around a golf course. The residential properties backing onto the golf course were sold at a premium. They had large back yards and the large open spaces behind those homes were a beautiful thing to look at. Golf courses were being built at a feverish pace. We now have an oversupply of courses fueled by the infamous National Golf Foundation’s edict to “Build a course a day to keep up with demand.” Fast forward to today, and that demand isn’t there. Oversupply causes price drops and business failures in any industry. Golf is no exception. As some private clubs have faced declining membership, many started opening their door to daily play some changing entirely to a semi-private model. This has had the effect of increasing golf course availability 20-30% overnight. Much of that latent over-supply was hidden behind private memberships. As we’ve talked about on the show previously, some courses are being sold and redeveloped as development land. But in reality, many golf courses go through a period of decline, long before being redeveloped. How many? About 2,000 golf courses across North America have closed down in the past 12 years to put a number on it. That’s a lot of golf courses. In fact, with that many closures, these courses fall quickly into disrepair. The once beautiful view out your back window is now replaced by a weed infested, swampy mosquito pit. The impact to your property value is swift and steep. Any buyer for your home will want to know what’s going to happen to the golf course. In the meantime, if there’s uncertainty, the resale value of your property is impacted. If the golf course is sold for redevelopment, then your property is going to be negatively impacted. Some of these courses are very large and span hundreds of acres. When you’re looking out your back window at the beautiful green fairways, it’s easy to think it would be great to get outdoors and take a nature walk. But the business of golf is not very environmentally friendly. The perfectly green short cut fairways are the result of some pretty harsh and toxic chemistry. New environmental regulations have also increased costs for some operators. Some chemical treatments have been outright banned, leaving only costlier and sometimes less effect alternatives. Let’s be clear, I’m in favour of a clean environment. The point of this, is that if you’re in the business of golf, your job just got harder and more expensive at a time when you are experiencing falling revenue. So what does this mean for you as an investor? It means that buying an operating golf course for its value as a golf business could represent a very low cost land bank. You would be buying development land with a modest income stream to carry the land during the entitlement process. Once your project is entitled, you can build the infrastructure including roads, and utilities. From there you can sell the parcels of entitled land to home builders who will do the heavy lifting.

Guests in Hour 1 include Lauren Howe of the CO Golf HOF & winner of the LPGA Tour, Joe Beditz of the National Golf Foundation, and Joe Pinson of Overland Golf. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"If your best moment is being on the golf course, we want to create more moments like that". This week our host Colin Weston speaks to Golf Canada CEO Laurence Applebaum. Since 2017 Laurence has lead the team at Golf Canada - the National Sport Federation and governing body for golf in Canada - with a mission to "have more people playing more golf and to succeed within the sport than ever before”. window.dojoRequire(["mojo/signup-forms/Loader"], function(L) { L.start({"baseUrl":"mc.us19.list-manage.com","uuid":"fb1db86bf86e67d377747be70","lid":"2e2f634e4c","uniqueMethods":true}) }) https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/EWHVaJEU.jpg On this episode Laurence and Colin cover a wide range of golf industry topics including: • How Golf Canada is focused on bringing new people to golf: “We are here to increase Canadian participation and excellence in golf, to have more people playing more golf and to succeed within the sport than ever before” • “As a governance body we have a responsibility to take the obstacles down and make golf more welcoming as a sport" • Laurence talks about Golf Canada’s High Performance Centre at Bear Mountain GC in Victoria BC, which is their Longterm Player Development Program (https://golfcanada.ca/article/ltpd-golfs-ultimate-player-development-resource). • “We adopted an equity and diversity policy and this policy has become so renowned that it’s being picked up by other national sport federations and golf associations and it’s really been driving the growth in female participation”. • The Brooke Henderson Effect on young girls and boys. “What makes Brooke so special is that she’s incredibly relatable. She’s kind and thoughtful but on the course Brooke is a fierce and focused competitor”. • They discuss National Golf Day in Canada, taking place May 1st on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. • Laurence talks about the philanthropic side of golf: "Golfers in Canada raise over half a billion dollars for charitable endeavours. That is more than the next 40 sports combined". • The environmental, economic and social sustainability of golf and golf courses. • Laurence talks about the new rules of golf and the fine work Diane Barabé - Golf Canada's current rules chair - does • How Golf Canada looks to "make golf fun, fast and accessible and understandable, speeding it up and make it more relatable". • “The platform of diversity and inclusion is going to put this sport on a trajectory that we haven’t seen before”. •Laurence leaves us with this: "If your best moment is being on the golf course, we want to create more moments like that. Our goal is to bring joy to people’s lives in some small way". Would you like to volunteer for Golf Canada? Recruitment for 2019 Tournament Officials (Starting, Scoring and Rules) is now open. Please click here (https://golfcanada.ca/about-us/#volunteer-opportunities) to register and apply. Golf Canada supports several charitable initiatives, including Golf For The Cure to raise money for breast cancer research and support. To learn more click here (http://golfforethecure.golfcanada.ca/about-golf-fore-the-cure/). https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/sCfBsa3D.jpg (http://golfforethecure.golfcanada.ca/about-golf-fore-the-cure/) Through Golf Canada’s Future Links “Golf In Schools” (https://golfinschools.golfcanada.ca/) program supported by Acura, children in 25% of all schools in Canada will have participated by the end of 2019. https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/8pE7Y9cc.jpg (https://golfinschools.golfcanada.ca/) About Laurence Applebaum With a sports management career spanning nearly 25 years in Canada, Europe and the United States, Laurence Applebaum proudly returned home when he was named Chief Executive Officer of Golf Canada, the National Sport Federation and governing body for golf in Canada in July of 2017. In his role as CEO, Applebaum oversees the executive management and strategic direction of Golf Canada’s multi-faceted business which includes Membership & Sport; Commercial Operations overseeing all revenue and marketing activities; fostering key relationships at the provincial, national and international level; and conducting Championships including the RBC Canadian Open and CP Women’s Open. Applebaum also represents Golf Canada on numerous committees and advisory councils including the Golf Canada Foundation, National Golf Foundation, the International Golf & Health Initiative, the PGA TOUR’s President’s Cup, the Canadian Olympic Committee and We Are Golf comprising the leadership of the Canadian golf industry. Special Guest: Laurence Applebaum - CEO, Golf Canada.

Who is Jack Berry? He's a long time dear friend of mine. He was a Sports Writer with the Detroit New for many years. He was awarded the 2007 PGA Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism. He watched me grow up as a pretty good Junior Golfer in Michigan in the 60'-70's. Wrot some nice things about me and I love that he ran in our Emily Detroit Run's in the 70'-80'. I took this story about Jack off the Golf Wire from 2007. What a career he has had and he is still very active with his writing and video story telling in many ways including with my good friend Art McCafferty's GLSP Michigan Golfer. Jack Berry, the 2007 PGA Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism,was the 18th individual to be recognized with this Award. The award honors members of the media for their steadfast promotion of golf.In 1945, the year the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago Cubs in the World Series Jack Berry's father was the Detroit Tigers Traveling Secretary. PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. – Jack Berry, of W. Bloomfield, Mich., whose five decades of reporting featured more than 70 of golf’s major Championships, as well as the promotion of the PGA Professional, has been named recipient of the 2007 PGA Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism. Berry is the 18th individual to be recognized with this Award. Berry, 75, will be honored April 4, 2007, at the 35th Golf Writers Association of America Annual Spring Dinner and Awards Ceremony at the Savannah Rapids Pavilion in Augusta, Ga. "It is with a great deal of pride that The PGA of America presents this award to Jack Berry, a professional who has enlightened us all by both his attention to detail and wit, and has captured the best in the game of golf in his work," said PGA of America President Brian Whitcomb. "Mr. Berry has spent his journalistic career covering the landmark events, but he also has been a tireless servant of the game by promoting local golf and elevating the PGA Professional’s vocation to the general public." Born in Detroit, Berry began a lifelong love affair with sports as a baseball fan, following his father, Clair, who was the traveling secretary for the Detroit Tigers. Jack Berry picked up a golf club, his father’s wooden-shaft driver, for the first time in high school. He learned the game through the late PGA Professional Chet Jawor, who was PGA head professional for Detroit’s six municipal golf courses. "I soon became a big fan of the PGA Professional," said Berry. "I always liked what they did for the game and all were good guys and completely different than the Tour professional. I was fortunate that the two newspapers where I worked (Detroit Free Press and Detroit News) had a good tradition of local golf coverage. I enjoyed the opportunity to work with people in the community in covering golf. I am very honored to receive this Award, considering those who have preceded me." Berry attended Marquette University from 1949-1951, and also served two years in the U.S. Army from 1952-54. Upon his discharge, he finished his college education and graduated from Michigan State University in 1956. His journalism career began as a correspondent for United Press (1956-59), where he distinguished himself through his versatility, covering professional and local sports as the wire service’s sports editor for the state of Michigan. Berry joined the Detroit Free Press in 1959, and spent the next 12 years on the sports staff. He marked his first Tour event when he covered the 1958 Buick Open in Grand Blanc, Mich. His professional sports "beat" featured the Detroit Red Wings of the then-six-team National Hockey League; and he marked his first major Championship in 1961, at the U.S. Open at Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Township, Mich. Berry joined the Detroit News in 1971, and remained its premier golf writer through 1993, during which time he developed a relationship with Michigan PGA Professionals and the Free Press Junior Golf Program, which collaborated with the Detroit Recreation Department. It is a program "that was a forerunner to today’s First Tee in providing opportunities for young people to join the game," said Berry. In 1984, Berry was named the 27th president of the Golf Writers Association of America, making him the second journalist from the Detroit News (preceded by John Walter in 1958-59) to hold that position. Berry also served as GWAA secretary-treasurer from 1990-98. Following his Detroit News’ career, Berry became one of the most prolific golf freelance writers, with columns and features appearing in PGA Magazine, Chicagoland Golf and the Michigan Golfer. He is the recipient of the 1997 Golf Association of Michigan Distinguished Service Award. In 2003, he became the second journalist inducted into the Michigan Golf Hall of Fame, joining the late Walter. Among the members of the Michigan Hall of Fame are legendary five-time PGA Champion and founding PGA member Walter Hagen, and 1953 PGA Champion Walter Burkemo. Berry marked the 1986 Masters, when Jack Nicklaus conquered Augusta National Golf Club at age 46, as not only his most memorable golf event as a reporter, but also a defining moment in his life. Berry nearly died following the Masters. He was stricken with acute viral myocarditis two weeks earlier at the Players Championship. After enduring great pain and energy loss during the Masters, he arrived home to enter the emergency room of the local hospital. "I arrived with heart, liver and kidney failure, and in shock," said Berry. "I almost made the final six-footer." Some two years later, Berry’s recovery was complete, as he competed in the New York City Marathon. His reporting has also ventured into horse racing, where he chronicled Secretariat’s path to the 1973 Triple Crown; to Super Bowl VII, where the Miami Dolphins became the NFL’s first and only unbeaten championship team at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in 1973; and to Lake Placid, N.Y., where the 1980 United States Olympic Hockey Team upset the squad from the former Soviet Union in the famous "Miracle on Ice." The PGA Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism, first presented in 1989, honors members of the media for their steadfast promotion of golf. Past Award winners include: Dick Taylor, Herbert Warren Wind, Jim Murray, Frank Chirkinian, Bob Green, Dan Jenkins, Furman Bisher, Jack Whitaker, Dave Anderson, Ken Venturi, Jim McKay, Kaye Kessler, Nick Seitz, Renton Laidlaw, Bob Verdi, Al Barkow and Ron Green Sr. The Award selection committee is composed of representatives from The PGA of America, PGA Tour, USGA, LPGA Tour, Champions Tour, European Tour, Golf Superintendents Association of America, National Golf Course Owners Association, American Society of Golf Course Architects, National Golf Foundation and past recipients.

Happy Tuesday! On our 25th episode, we talk about the 2018 NGF Golf Industry Report and some great new numbers that show improved interest in the game and new demographics that can open the doors for increased play on course and off. It is up to us to take these new potential golfers and beginning golfers and show them the game that we love and inspire them to make it a part of their lives. If you want to contact us, contact me at jrockhold@pga.com or you can reach out to me on Instagram and Twitter @FindtheGreen or on Facebook at Find The Green. The Find the Green series is going to contain different aspects of the business: Operations, Marketing, Strategy, Branding, and Social Media Footprints. Check www.rockholdandassociates.com for upcoming Find The Green blogs, books, and conversation that can help raise the waterline of the industry. Jump in the boat and enjoy the ride! I would like to thank the National Golf Foundation for the 2018 Golf Industry Report from which the statistics that I talk about are from.

Welcome to the Women of Golf Show! This week Cindy & Ted welcome to the show Symetra Tour Player - Allyssa Ferrell (Edgerton, Wisconsin) winner of the fifth annual Garden City Charity Classic held at Buffalo Dunes Golf Course in Garden City, Kansas. More on Allyssa: Rookie year for Ferrell was 2015. Her first win on the Symetra Tour was this event Garden City Charity Classic held at Buffalo Dunes Golf Course. The Michigan State alumna, jumped from 69 to 21 in Volvik Race for Card with win earning a $22,500 winner’s check helped move Allyssa Ferrell up 48 spots, having earned $33,896 through 16 events played. Later in the show: Cindy & I discuss the "National Golf Foundation - 2018 Golf Industry Report” Join us LIVE Tuesday 9:00 - 10:00AM Eastern http://www.blogtalkradio.com/womenofgolf Listen to the Women of Golf Show on these social media platforms  iTunes.com , Stitcher.com, Tunein.com ,  & Talkstreamlive.com

Host Kyle Surlow (@ksurlow) reviews everything from the 2018 Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass, previews the AT&T Byron Nelson at Trinity Forest Golf Club, and discusses the state of America's golf industry on the heels of the National Golf Foundation releasing its annual industry report. This episode is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET and Golf Guide Magazine.

Narratives can be powerful in sports, and they can make people believe things about those sports that aren't true.  That is a problem facing golf these days, as the perception out there is that golf is suffering.  The narrative, however, is far from reality.  The National Golf Foundation tracks these things, and their research suggests that people are picking up the game of golf more than they ever have before.  The NGF explains where the game could stand to grow, where it's already growing, and the role of the oft-discussed Millennial generation in the game's future.

In this episode we Speak Frankly once again with Jim Koppenhaver, president and founder of Pellucid Golf. The lively conversation includes the recent Wall Street Journal article citing NGF executive Joe Beditz, the PGA Junior League Golf and Drive, Chip and Putt Championship,  and Jim's new venture with three other partners the Internet Golf Course Database and how superintendents can help inlfuence ratings!  Smart talk from leading thinkers and always Speaking Frankly!

 Mission StatementGolfer Girl Magazine will help to grow the community of female golfers by providing a magazine that is informative, educational, interesting, and wholesome. The content will be inspirational to help girls find inspiration from success of others and educational to learn about golf's history and famous women golfers. The Hooton sisters -Libby 17 years old -Courtney 15 years old and Chloe Belle 12 years, old began- playing golf in 1999 and have been avid players since they started. They love the game and all of its challenges.Every summer, they live and breathe golf and particularly enjoy the wonderful community of friends that they have developed. They love to read about the game, the players, and most of all, the fashions. Unfortunately, there are no known publications that are tailored to the junior audience.Twenty-five percent of all golfers are women. However, through 2003, only 13 percent to 16 percent of junior golfers were girls source: National Golf Foundation . This is an audience that had been underserved by the traditional golf marketers. Until now.Beginning in 2002, younger girl golfers began to have a big impact on the golfing market. Perhaps the biggest movement began when a young Hawaiian resident, Michelle Wie, began playing competitively in adult tournaments at the age of 12. Many have estimated that Wie will have the biggest influence on women s golf ever seen. However, there are also a number of other very young golfers making their mark on professional golf. In 2005, Paula Creamer was the second-highest ranked woman golfer by the time she was 18. Morgan Pressel just missed winning the 2005 women s U.S. Open while still a junior in high school. Many ofthe LPGA tour s top players are in their early twenties.Learn more at www.golfergirlmagazine.comMike & Billy also play GTR "Fore Play" golf trivia where the winner receives a $500 golf package courtesy of the Avila La Fonda Hotel, Inn at Avila Beach, Avila Beach Golf Resort and Blacklake Golf Resorts located in beautiful Avila Beach, California. Avila Beach Golf Resort - www.avilabeachresort.com Blacklake Golf Resort - www.blacklake.comInn at Avila Beach - www.avilabeachca.comAvila LaFonda Hotel - www.avilalafondahotel.comGolfland Warehouse - www.golflandwarehouse.comSlickstix - www.slickstix.comFor more information on Golf Talk Radio with Mike & Billy visit www.golftalkradio.com and visit www.centralcoasttoday.com for Golf Talk TV with Mike & Billy.