Podcasts about national links trust

In this episode of the National Links Trust Podcast, we're joined by Ryan Book AKA @BethpageBlackMetal on Instagram. Ryan's account is one of the most interesting in golf as he shares golf course construction and architecture updates from projects big and small around the country. It is a definitive source for all things golf development, and we highly recommend you follow it if you haven't already.In this interview, Ryan and National Links Trust co-founder, Will Smith, discuss trends in public and municipal golf development, the importance of accessibility to the game, and Ryan's favorite munis around New York City, where he grew to love the game, and his home state of Ohio.You can read more of Ryan's work at bethpageblackmetal.com.

This episode of the National Links Trust Podcast features a recording of a recent Municipal Golf Network webinar highlighting Barrier Free Golf and their first project: The Loop at Chaska.Barrier Free Golf is a nonprofit dedicated to making golf accessible to people with disabilities, veterans, juniors, and beginners of all ages. Their first project, The Loop at Chaska, is a 9-hole short course ( and putting course!) designed by Benjamin Warren in partnership with the City of Chaska, MN. Opened in spring 2024, it was specifically built with adaptive golfers in mind and has quickly become a community favorite. Looking ahead, Barrier Free Golf aims to collaborate with more municipalities to develop inclusive, engaging golf facilities. Joining our host and National Links Trust co-founder, Will Smith, are Paul Andersen, Chair of Barrier Free Golf's Board of Directors, and Benjamin Warren, the course's architect. They share insights on The Loop at Chaska, discuss the keys to a successful public-private partnership, and explore the organization's vision for the future of accessible golf.

Most people don't think twice about the public golf courses in their city—until they start disappearing. Across the country, historic municipal courses have been neglected for decades, leaving behind a patchwork of underfunded, undermaintained spaces that struggle to serve their communities. But there's a shift happening, and it's reshaping the future of the game. Will Smith, co-founder of the National Links Trust, has been at the center of that shift. He and his team took on the ambitious task of restoring three historic municipal courses in Washington, D.C., securing a 50-year lease and enlisting some of the best architects in the game. These aren't just renovations; they're a rethinking of what public golf can be. With a focus on accessibility, sustainability, and financial viability, the work being done is proving that municipal courses don't have to be stuck in a cycle of decline. The way forward for public golf isn't just about fixing tee boxes and bunkers—it's about creating spaces that truly serve their communities. The changes happening in D.C. offer a roadmap for how cities everywhere can reclaim their public courses and make the game more welcoming for generations to come.  Topics covered: The neglected state of municipal golf and why it matters [00:50]  The National Links Trust and the fight to restore public courses [03:00]  Rethinking what a municipal golf course can be [08:10]  The business model behind municipal golf's comeback [11:10]  The future of public golf and what's at stake [16:30]  How municipal golf courses can secure funding for long-term success [20:00]  The national movement to restore and protect municipal golf courses [28:10]   Final thoughts: The lasting impact of municipal golf restoration [36:00]  Resources & People Mentioned National Links Trust – Revitalizing historic municipal golf courses. Troon – Management partner bringing sustainability to public golf. Gil Hanse & Tom Doak – World-class architects restoring D.C.'s muni courses. Doak's site. Connect with Will Smith Connect with Will Smith on LinkedIn Connect With Golf Sustainability LinkedIn  Facebook  Instagram X (Twitter) Email Subscribe to Golf Sustainability Apple Podcast  Spotify  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. Audio, Video, and Show Notes by - PODCAST FAST TRACK

How can 150 acres of urban public green space benefit a community beyond recreational access? How can a golf course address stormwater runoff and pollution issues, improve water quality, revitalize habitats, and improve biodiversity?  How can it create partnerships and programs with other nonprofits to improve access and inclusion for underrepresented populations (while keeping the game affordable for all)? Andrew Szunyog has dedicated his career to improving the relationship between the game of golf and its surrounding communities. Municipal golf courses are becoming community centers to facilitate a healthy environment and places for people to go.  As the Director of Sustainability at National Links Trust, he's laid out the most comprehensive framework for sustainability at a golf course that I've ever heard. His report outlines four buckets addressing emissions and runoffs, resource efficiency, waste management, and community and environmental stewardship. Topics covered: Andrew's career journey to the Director of Sustainability at National Links Trust [1:39] After graduating from the University of Florida in 2003 with a degree in Business and Sports Management, Andrew got a minimum-wage job at a local course working in outside operations. He quickly learned he wanted to spend his life in golf. Six months later, his dad passed away unexpectedly. His inheritance allowed him to complete a 16-month program at Professional Golfers Career College. He fell in love with running tournaments.  He got an internship with the Arnold Palmer Invitational in 2006 and 2007 where he learned volunteer management, spectator management, ticket sales, and more.  He completed a research project on “What does Sustainability in Golf Mean?” and what organizations are doing to be responsible for their impact on the environment. He realized there was an intersection between social and environmental justice and wanted to understand how golf fits in that. He wants the tournaments he runs to have some higher purpose that provides value.  Together with Alex Baxter and Andre Paul, they created a golf sustainability mastermind group which transformed into a newsletter and blog. They created a platform for the golf industry to tell its sustainability journey.  When he learned that The National Links Trust formed, he made himself available for volunteer opportunities.  In 2021, he was working with Blue Strike Environmental when National Links Trust reached out to him to lead a sustainability panel for their first annual symposium on municipal golf. Afterward, NLT asked him to become their in-house sustainability professional.  The origin, purpose, and mission of the National Links Trust [00:26:19]  The National Links Trust is a 501C3 non-profit organization that has a 50-year lease with the National Park Service to manage the three public golf courses in D.C.  The goal over the 50-year lease is to renovate all three courses to give them a fresh look, built with sustainability in mind, presenting the historical significance of what the courses mean to the city.  They will break ground on Rock Creek Park on November 1st, 2024. They've set a two-year timeline for the renovations of each course.  Developing a sustainability report for the National Links Trust [00:30:17]  Andrew is writing a sustainability report and created frameworks to address the impact of their operations, how they will address root causes, and rebuild with sustainability in mind. Bucket one accounts for emissions and runoffs. It's looking at water quality monitoring to reduce waste pollution, looking at reducing emissions, and addressing nutrient and pesticide management. Bucket two looks at resource efficiency, covering energy audits, electrifying the infrastructure, lighting audits, upgraded HVAC systems, window tinting, automatic on/off switches, and water efficiency. This also includes retrofitting and upgrading their historical structures.  Bucket three is waste management procurement. Their goal is to eliminate single-use practices, ban plastic tees, and work with vendors to make sure products are sent in compostable plastic packaging. They'll create partnerships to become zero waste.  The fourth bucket is geared toward community and environmental stewardship, improving access to the game, and developing partnerships that promote sustainability, climate resilience, and social and environmental justice. They'll create volunteer programs, community programming, internships, and much more.  What's motivating the reinvention of municipal golf courses [00:44:40]  Their mission is to show the value that municipal courses have as community assets. These places are entry points for well over half of people who play golf.  If a golf course is viewed as a park, money won't be set aside for upkeep. But if it's viewed as an asset, it becomes a sustainable business that can make money.  What drives Andrew to make a difference in golf sustainability [00:50:18]  Andrew strives to ensure that the game of golf continues for future generations, remaining affordable, accessible, and sustainable.  He hopes that future golf professionals can work in an industry that's sustainable, responsible, and accountable for its actions and operations.  Andrew's ultimate vision is that when people think of golf, they think of municipal golf. It's the place that drives community change within the sports world.  Resources & People Mentioned The Greatest Game Ever Played Professional Golfers Career College Connect with Andrew Szunyog National Links Trust Driving the Green Connect on LinkedIn Connect With Golf Sustainability LinkedIn  Facebook  Instagram X (Twitter) Subscribe to Golf Sustainability Apple Podcast  Spotify  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. Audio, Video, and Show Notes by - PODCAST FAST TRACK

How can 150 acres of urban public green space benefit a community beyond recreational access? How can a golf course address stormwater runoff and pollution issues, improve water quality, revitalize habitats, and improve biodiversity?    How can it create partnerships and programs with other nonprofits to improve access and inclusion for underrepresented populations (while keeping the game affordable for all)?   Andrew Szunyog has dedicated his career to improving the relationship between the game of golf and its surrounding communities. Municipal golf courses are becoming community centers to facilitate a healthy environment and places for people to go.    As the Director of Sustainability at National Links Trust, he's laid out the most comprehensive framework for sustainability at a golf course that I've ever heard. His report outlines four buckets addressing emissions and runoffs, resource efficiency, waste management, and community and environmental stewardship. Topics covered: Andrew's career journey to the Director of Sustainability at National Links Trust [1:39] After graduating from the University of Florida in 2003 with a degree in Business and Sports Management, Andrew got a minimum-wage job at a local course working in outside operations. He quickly learned he wanted to spend his life in golf. Six months later, his dad passed away unexpectedly. His inheritance allowed him to complete a 16-month program at Professional Golfers Career College. He fell in love with running tournaments.  He got an internship with the Arnold Palmer Invitational in 2006 and 2007 where he learned volunteer management, spectator management, ticket sales, and more.  He completed a research project on “What does Sustainability in Golf Mean?” and what organizations are doing to be responsible for their impact on the environment. He realized there was an intersection between social and environmental justice and wanted to understand how golf fits in that. He wants the tournaments he runs to have some higher purpose that provides value.  Together with Alex Baxter and Andre Paul, they created a golf sustainability mastermind group which transformed into a newsletter and blog. They created a platform for the golf industry to tell its sustainability journey.  When he learned that The National Links Trust formed, he made himself available for volunteer opportunities.  In 2021, he was working with Blue Strike Environmental when National Links Trust reached out to him to lead a sustainability panel for their first annual symposium on municipal golf. Afterward, NLT asked him to become their in-house sustainability professional.  The origin, purpose, and mission of the National Links Trust [00:26:19]  The National Links Trust is a 501C3 non-profit organization that has a 50-year lease with the National Park Service to manage the three public golf courses in D.C.  The goal over the 50-year lease is to renovate all three courses to give them a fresh look, built with sustainability in mind, presenting the historical significance of what the courses mean to the city.  They will break ground on Rock Creek Park on November 1st, 2024. They've set a two-year timeline for the renovations of each course.  Developing a sustainability report for the National Links Trust [00:30:17]  Andrew is writing a sustainability report and created frameworks to address the impact of their operations, how they will address root causes, and rebuild with sustainability in mind. Bucket one accounts for emissions and runoffs. It's looking at water quality monitoring to reduce waste pollution, looking at reducing emissions, and addressing nutrient and pesticide management. Bucket two looks at resource efficiency, covering energy audits, electrifying the infrastructure, lighting audits, upgraded HVAC systems, window tinting, automatic on/off switches, and water efficiency. This also includes retrofitting and upgrading their historical structures.  Bucket three is waste management procurement. Their goal is to eliminate single-use practices, ban plastic tees, and work with vendors to make sure products are sent in compostable plastic packaging. They'll create partnerships to become zero waste.  The fourth bucket is geared toward community and environmental stewardship,  improving access to the game, and developing partnerships that promote sustainability, climate resilience, and social and environmental justice. They'll create volunteer programs, community programming, internships, and much more.  What's motivating the reinvention of municipal golf courses [00:44:40]  Their mission is to show the value that municipal courses have as community assets. These places are entry points for well over half of people who play golf.  If a golf course is viewed as a park, money won't be set aside for upkeep. But if it's viewed as an asset, it becomes a sustainable business that can make money.  What drives Andrew to make a difference in golf sustainability [00:50:18]  Andrew strives to ensure that the game of golf continues for future generations, remaining affordable, accessible, and sustainable.  He hopes that future golf professionals can work in an industry that's sustainable, responsible, and accountable for its actions and operations.  Andrew's ultimate vision is that when people think of golf, they think of municipal golf. It's the place that drives community change within the sports world.  Resources & People Mentioned   The Greatest Game Ever Played Professional Golfers Career College   Connect with Andrew Szunyog   National Links Trust Driving the Green Connect on LinkedIn Connect With Golf Sustainability   LinkedIn  Facebook  Instagram X (Twitter) Email   Subscribe to Golf Sustainability Apple Podcast  Spotify    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.

This episode of the National Links Trust Podcast features a recording of a recent Municipal Golf Network Webinar. In this episode, we head to the Lone Star State to check in with the Dallas Golf Initiative (DGI), a non-profit organization modeled similarly to the National Links Trust. DGI was formed in 2020 in response to the proposed closing of 9 holes at the Glen Course at Tenison Park to make way for a paved walking and biking trail that connects to the larger trail network within the City of Dallas. Knowing what was coming, DGI worked diligently around a vision for a golf facility that honored Tenison's rich history while creating a more inclusive, engaging, and accessible business model that included a two-story driving range, a par 3 course, and an urban golf park.DGI Executive Board members Brett Messerall and Benton Payne join moderator Will Smith to provide updates on the Tenison Glen project and DGI's vision for the future of the property, navigating the difficulties (and disappointment) of creating change within the City of Dallas Park and Recreation system, and how everyday municipal golf enthusiasts, like themselves, can get involved in their own communities and apply the lessons learned from Brett's and Benton's experiences over the past 4 years.

The Back Tee Boys interview Damian Cosby the Executive Director of the National Links Trust. The boys get into everything including municipal golf, the impact golf can have on people and the NLT projects at the three historic public golf courses in the nations capital.

In this episode, Julia and Kris catch up with Damien Cosby and Clark Pastrick from National Links Trust – a non-profit organization dedicated to positively impacting the Washington DC community and changing lives through affordable and accessible municipal golf. As management partner, Troon is proud to support National Links Trust in its focus to rehabilitate the municipal golf facilities in our nation's capital: East Potomac Golf Links, Langston Golf Course, and Rock Creek Park Golf.

In this episode of the National Links Trust Podcast, we introduce a new National Links Trust Ambassador - Epson Tour player, Samantha Wagner. Samantha grew up playing public golf and had a successful junior and amateur career before turning pro in 2017. Since then, she has played on the Epson and LPGA Tours. We're really excited to have Samantha aboard our team.To support National Links Trust and our mission to positively impact local communities through municipal golf, we encourage you to join Capital Club by tapping here.To browse our online shop, tap here.To follow Samantha on Instagram, tap here.

In this episode of the National Links Trust Podcast, we welcome on Micaa' Thomas. Micaa' is a professional golfer who grew up at Langston Golf Course. After an accomplished amateur career, today, she plays mini-tour events while chasing her dream to play on the LPGA Tour. In her spare time, she is a talented artist who has produced an award-winning short film, Our House is on Fire, and written a children's book, Penny and the Peanut: A Story About Food Allergies.With her background in Washington, DC and her passion for growing the game and making golf accessible, NLT recently signed her as an Ambassador. As part of this, she will sport an NLT logo on her bag when she competes in tournaments around the country this year. To support National Links Trust and our mission to positively impact local communities through municipal golf, we encourage you to join Capital Club by tapping here.To browse our online shop, tap here.Learn more about Micaa' at micaathomas.com (golf) and themicaathomas.com (art).

In this episode of the National Links Trust Podcast, we welcome on Stephanie Tran and Tyler McKeever - winners of the Women's and Men's Division Champions at the inaugural National Links Trust Championship last fall. The National Links Trust Championship is a national mid-am tournament for public golfers held at Washington, DC's historic Blue Course at East Potomac Golf Links. In this pair of interviews, Stephanie and Tyler talk about their background in the game of golf and competing in the inaugural Championship.To support National Links Trust and our mission to positively impact local communities through municipal golf, we encourage you to join Capital Club by tapping here.

Tim Zurybida is the Director of Agronomy for The National Links Trust who manage the public golf courses located in Washington DC.   Tim is also heavily involved with the Super Scratch Foundation, which raises money for those interesnted in pursuing a higher education in turfgrass management.  To learn more about Tim and the National Links Trust please visit: https://www.nationallinkstrust.org To learn more about The Super Scratch Foundation, please visit: https://www.superscratchfoundation.org/invitational    Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.abovepartech.com https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/

This episode of the National Link Trust Podcast features a recording from the 2023 Symposium on Municipal Golf. Garrett Morrison of Fried Egg Golf is joined by Jay Blasi (Chambers Bay), Mike Young (Warmouth Sands), and Troy Miller (Charleston Municipal Golf Course). All three of these architects have vast experience in the architecture business, but their experience in municipal and public golf make them particularly well-fit for this conversation. To support National Links Trust, join our Capital Club program or grab some NLT gear at ShopNLT.com.

This episode of the National Link Trust Podcast features a recording from the 2023 Symposium on Municipal Golf. Rachel Carter,  Senior Membership Director at the National Golf Course Owners Association, moderates a discussion on Municipal Golf Governance and Management. She is joined by Steve Leary, former mayor of Winter Park, FL who was instrumental in the renovation of Winter Park 9, Michael Raby, Director of Golf for the Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge, and Daryl Crawford, General Manager of Papago Golf Course. The group discusses a number of issues related to navigating stakeholder relationships within municipal golf management structures, best practices in management and governance, and more. To support National Links Trust, join our Capital Club program or grab some NLT gear at ShopNLT.com.

This episode of the National Link Trust Podcast features a recording from the 2023 Symposium on Municipal Golf. Bill Potter, Vice President of Communications and Engagement at First Tee - Greater Richmond, moderates a discussion on Fundraising and Marketing. Joining Bill are Marty Elgison, Co-founder and President of the Bobby Jones Golf Course Foundation (GA), Tim Andersen, Founder of Barrier Free Golf, and David Wagner, Board Member of the Highland Park Golf Foundation (OH). These panelists have relevant experience in planning and executing municipal golf renovation projects across the country, making for an interesting and valuable discussion. To support National Links Trust, join our Capital Club program or grab some NLT gear at ShopNLT.com.

This episode of the National Link Trust Podcast features a recording from the 2023 Symposium on Municipal Golf.  Michael Stachowicz of the National Park Service moderates a discussion on Agronomy and Course Maintenance with a panel of golf course superintendents. These superintendents are Rich Shilling from Jeffersonville Golf Club (PA), Len Curtin from George Wright Golf Course (MA), and Clay Payne from Buffalo Dunes Golf Course (KS). All three of these properties have undergone renovation projects overseen by their respective superintendents and are now amongst the most noteworthy municipal courses in the country. To support National Links Trust, join our Capital Club program or grab some NLT gear at ShopNLT.com.

This episode of the National Link Trust Podcast features a recording from the 2023 Symposium on Municipal Golf. Azucena Maldonado, Founder of the Latina Golfers Association, moderates a discussion on Partnerships and Community Engagement. National Links Trust's Andrew Szunyog, who oversees our volunteer and sustainability programs, is one of the panelists, and is joined by Dave Andrews, Director of The Path at The Park West Palm (FL) and Maria Stroup, Senior Vice President of Education, Social Responsibility and Community Engagement at the Cobbs Creek Foundation (PA). This group uses their diverse experiences in golf, non-profits, and education to have an insightful discussion on how municipal golf facilities can better serve and engagement with their local communities.  To support National Links Trust, join our Capital Club program or grab some NLT gear at ShopNLT.com.

A couple of weeks ago, Garrett spoke with architect Gil Hanse in front of an audience at the Pearl Street Warehouse in Washington, D.C. Their conversation was part of the National Links Trust Symposium on Municipal Golf, so they focused on Gil's résumé of municipal designs, from Rustic Canyon and Soule Park in the early 2000s, to the recently opened Park in West Palm Beach, to his ongoing projects at Maggie Hathaway in Los Angeles and Rock Creek Park in D.C. Garrett and Gil touch on a variety of larger topics, such as the importance of architectural minimalism to affordable golf course development and the recent changes in both the golf architecture industry and Gil's own workload. Many thanks to the National Links Trust for asking Garrett to be involved in this year's symposium, and for letting us share this conversation with our listeners. Find out more about the NLT's work HERE.

Will Smith is the co-founder of National Links Trust, a non-profit organization focused on reinvigorating the three municipal golf courses in Washington D.C. and advocating for muni golf courses across the country. Will and his co-founder Mike McCartin have leveraged their experience and expertise in golf course architecture and deep relationships in the game of golf to strengthen the bond between municipal golf courses and the surrounding communities. In "Angle of Attack with Andrew Lewis" (1:07:45), Andrew & I discuss the importance of tracking stats and using statistical analysis to help optimize golf performance. The Driven Golf Podcast is brought to you by FlagBag Golf Co. @flagbaggolf on Instagram https://flagbaggolfco.com/ Engage with hosts and followers on the the Driven Golf Podcast Group on Facebook. Resources: National Links Trust: https://www.nationallinkstrust.org/ @nationallinkstrust on Instagram; @links_national on Twitter Andrew Lewis Golf: @andrewlewisgolf on Instagram @drivengolfanalytics on Instagram; @golfdriven on Twitter Host: Jim Colton (@jcolton31) Producer: Joseph Kay (@joseph_kay)

In this episode of the National Links Trust Podcast, we welcome on Chuck Wilson, the CEO of Babygrande Global and founder of Babygrande Records. Chuck is a veteran in the entertainment industry who also has a passion for golf in Washington, DC having grown up playing the city's courses. Chuck's latest venture, Babygrande Golf, is the title sponsor of the upcoming Babygrande D.C. Classic - an AJGA event being July 10-13 at East Potomac Golf Links that also benefits NLT.Learn more about the Babygrande D.C. Classic here.Learn more about National Links Trust here.Join the Capital Club, NLT's annual giving program, here.

In this episode of the National Links Trust Podcast, we are joined by The Fried Egg's Andy Johnson who discusses golf course architecture and development within the scope of municipal golf.  As part of this, Andy shares his thoughts on The Park, PGA Frisco, Augusta National's investment in The Patch, and more. National Links Trust is supported by members of the Capital Club - our annual giving society. To learn more about membership visit shopnlt.com/collections/nlt-capital-club.

In this episode of the National Links Trust Podcast, we introduce our new Executive Director, Damian Cosby, PGA. Damian comes to National Links Trust with more than 20 years of experience in the golf industry. A "Class A" PGA Professional, he most recently served as the Director of Golf Operations for Cleveland Metroparks where he oversaw the system's eight golf courses including Manakiki Golf Course, a Donald Ross design, and Sleepy Hollow Golf Course, a Stanley Thompson design. Prior to his time in Cleveland, he spearheaded the highly-lauded, sustainability-focused renovation of The Preserve at Eisenhower Golf Course in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. In this interview, Damian discusses his background and journey through the golf industry and how he views municipal golf facilities as the "stewards" of the game. National Links Trust is supported by members of the Capital Club - our annual giving society. To learn more about membership visit shopnlt.com/collections/nlt-capital-club.

In this episode of the "National Links Trust Podcast", we highlight the renovation of Charleston Municipal Golf Course. The course was renovated in 2020 by Charleston native, Troy Miller. Paying homage to nearby Yeamans Hall Club and the Country Club of Charleston, it was designed in the style of Seth Raynor. Since its reopening, the course has received universal acclaim, with The Fried Egg's Andy Johnson writing, "Above all, Charleston Municipal makes an emphatic case that municipal golf courses don't have to be bland. They can take architectural risks, and they should, like the downtown buildings and botanic gardens that tourists love, offer a flavor of local history."Guests on this episode include Miller, Lea Anne Brown (Friends of the Muni Board Member), and John Tecklenburg (Mayor of Charleston). This episode was recorded during the fifth installment of the "Municipal Golf Network Webinar Program". The program, created by National Links Trust, is now in its second year and has highlighted municipal golf courses such as Winter Park Golf Course in Winter Park, Florida and Buffalo Dunes Golf Course in Garden City Kansas. You can watch all of these episodes on National Links Trust's Youtube channel at youtube.com/@nationallinkstrust.If you want to support National Links Trust and our mission to positively impact local communities across the United States of America by protecting and promoting accessible, affordable, and engaging municipal golf courses, visit nationallinkstrust.org/donate.

Foster McCune is not your everyday 23 year old. Instead of going back to school for another year of eligibility with Georgetown Soccer, he continued his relationship with   The National Links Trust. A few conversations later, he was found setting up for a Golfers Journal Event with Casey Bannon. "Does this guy work for us"?"Maybe"...Foster is almost 2 years into running an event schedule that puts ambitious golf nuts on the same piece of ground together for a weekend. Almost two dozen states covered (just with events, no travel), many thousands of miles in a murked out sprinter van, a shit ton of phone calls, planning, early mornings, "where are we getting dinner's", and "can I stay at your place in a few weeks" have taken place since that day with Casey during COVID. And in a big way, that's Foster's Tie. Get out there, be active, get involved, see come cool stuff, hold some responsibility, and enjoy the sunrises- because there will be many. And creating relationships with the people who bring soul to the game-- that brings us energy. Enjoy the pod with Foster McCune. TGJ Events Calendar: https://www.golfersjournal.com/tgj-events/Foster's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fostermccune/Foster's Twitter: https://twitter.com/juanmccune10Cheers, - The Tie Guys@thetiepodcast on instagram and twitterthetiegolfpodcast@gmail.com@tieguys @tieguytexasranger @tieguyhs on TikTokGoodWalk Coffee: https://goodwalkcoffee.comCODE: thetie for 20% offBDraddy:bdraddy.comCODE: thetie25 for 25% off

My friend, and Landscape Preservationist for The National Park Service comes to the basement of the killer brick rancher to discuss the latest happenings that just went down at the National Links Trust Symposium.   For more info on the symposium and The National Links Trust please visit their website at https://www.nationallinkstrust.org/ Thanks to our sponsors: https://www.rightlineusa.com/ https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/ Email inquires: thetalkinggreenkeeper@gmail.com

Host Alex Dickson talks with Christine Fraser of Christine Fraser Design about her background in golf course architecture, her vision of the future of the game, and more. Christine will be a panelist at National Links Trust's 2022 Symposium on Municipal Golf on October 24th-26th in Washington, DC. 

Host Alex Dickson talks with Christine Fraser of Christine Fraser Design about her background in golf course architecture, her vision of the future of the game, and more. Christine will be a panelist at National Links Trust's 2022 Symposium on Municipal Golf on October 24th-26th in Washington, DC. More about Christine Fraser:Having grown up learning to play golf on her family's golf course and later competing in the NCAA Division One Varsity Golf circuit in Florida, golf has always been a prominent feature in Christine's journey. In 2014,  Christine completed her Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture and subsequently spent five years in England, practicing golf course design under world-renowned architect Dr. Martin Hawtree. 

The National Links Trust Podcast is back and with a brand new host! Alex Dickson of the "Beltway Golfer" podcast has signed on as host and will guide us through conversations with municipal golf stakeholders and golfers around the country. For the first episode of Alex's tenure, we welcome on National Links Trust co-founder, Will Smith. Smith shares insight on the current status of the revitalization projects at the municipal courses in Washington, DC, talks about upcoming National Links Trust events, and more. 

Traveling the country in a sprinter van playing golf…do we have your attention??? Foster McCune of The Golfer's Journal joins the pod to talk about life on the road in their tricked-out van created to spread golfing love via events for golf sickos! Foster talks about his background with National Links Trust, how the van came into existence and tells several “stories from the road” (anyone like wine cellars in Monterrey or ping-pong from the caddy barn at Erin Hills?). Then we throw some superlatives at him to get him to name names on favorite course, favorite event and, of course, road trip music! Be sure to check out The Golfer's Journal on https://www.golfersjournal.com/ and Foster himself, on Instagram @juanmccune and on Twitter, @juanmccune10 @ysogolf @sports_prose @ScottyG21 @chalkokc https://fantasysportsprose.com/ https://chalkokc.com/

We have a super special Ladies of Golf episode for you all. Abby had the opportunity to moderate a panel with Renee Powell and Suzy Whaley for the National Links Trust Symposium on Municipal Golf. National Links Trust is dedicated to protecting and promoting accessible, affordable and engaging municipal golf courses to positively impact local communities across the United States. As part of the symposium, Abby was part of the Women in Golf discussion where she, Renee and Suzy talked about a variety of topics like women and girls roles in municipal golf, economic and social impact opportunities with women, women in leadership roles and so much more. Thanks to National Links Trust for allowing us to share this inspiring conversation!

One Bearded Golfer (AKA Dave Hill) joins the pod for a review of the recent National Links Trust symposium on public golf. Dave attended digitally and reports on some of the ideas that came out of the event. Links mentioned on this episode: National Links Trust Municipal Golf Symposium https://nltsymposiumonmunicipalgolf.splashthat.com One Bearded Golfer https://onebeardedgolfer.com OBG's Scorecard rant https://onebeardedgolfer.com/2020/01/02/a-story-about-a-scorecard/ Skratch Golf video on London Scottish Golf Club https://youtu.be/A0qlPpOyNyE Bernard Darwin - The Golf Courses of the British Isles https://www.gutenberg.org/files/44623/44623-h/44623-h.htm

It has now been one year since National Links Trust took over operations of the three public golf courses in our nation’s capital.  Seemed an appropriate time to have another key piece of the operation on the podcast to hear some insight on the day-to-day operations as well as updates on the progress for the […]

It has now been one year since National Links Trust took over operations of the three public golf courses in our nation’s capital. Seemed an appropriate time to have another key piece of the operation on the podcast to hear some insight on the day-to-day operations as well as updates on the progress for the long-term vision of the properties. Tim Krebs is the Area Director of Operations for Troon Golf & National Links Trust overseeing the goings on at East Potomac Golf Links, Langston GC & Rock Creek Park Golf. Tim is not new to these properties having spent a decade in this role for the previous operator, but now with the resources to implement for the long-term , he can now help execute on improvements both big and small that he and so many in this DC golf community have sought for the three courses for a long time. National Links Trust – PlayDCGolf – Troon

Michael Kornheiser and Claude Jennings spoke with Sinclair Eaddy, President & Chief Executive Officer at National Links Trust, about the work National Links Trust is doing to  protect and promote affordable and engaging municipal golf courses. They talked about the renovation projects happening at the 3 Washington DC municipal courses. 

Michael Kornheiser and Claude Jennings welcomes you to the National Links Trust Podcast, explains what this project is all about and share their experience playing the game at municipal golf courses in the DMV.

National Links Trust Executive Director Sinclair Eaddy joins me to discuss the exciting plans to revitalize Washington, D.C.'s municipal golf courses. After detailing his personal background and experience in the golf industry, Sinclair highlights the history of and plans for D.C.'s three municipal courses: East Potomac, Rock Creek, and Langston. We talk about efforts to increase participation in golf at these facilities, including through workforce development and caddy programs. Sinclair outlines the National Links Trust's mission to provide affordable, accessible, and engaging golf opportunities to a wide range of golfers. We conclude with a discussion of the promise of NLT's model, the current status of the facilities, and what people can do to help in this important work.National Links Trust website: nationallinkstrust.com

Will Smith seems to will things into existence. No project makes that more evident than the creation of the National Links Trust. Along with his long time friend Michael McCartin, Smith breathed life into the National Links Trust as a means for setting a new course for public golf in Washington, D.C. The recently formed non-profit was established to preserve, improve, and promote the three courses owned by the National Park Service in our nation's capital. East Potomac Park, Langston, and Rock Creek are all listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the National Links Trust is on a mission to elevate their playing experiences while keeping them as beacons for affordable public golf. With a long term lease of those courses now in hand, Smith and his colleagues have set forth to restore and renovate the facilities. Although that road may be long, Smith and the NLT team have proven their ability to attract other visionaries to the project. To date, three of the best architects in golf are slated to lead the work - Tom Doak, Gil Hanse, and Beau Welling have all agreed to come on board. Thanks to Smith and others, the excitement for what these courses can become has reached a fever pitch among beltway golfers and architecture enthusiasts around the U.S. When not working through the challenges of National Links Trust, Smith is deeply involved in the golf society he co-founded. The Outpost Club began as an extension of opportunities Smith found from working in golf design and today it has become one of the premier golf societies in America. It is another example of Smith's ability to execute a vision. During our recent discussion, Smith and I discussed his work with National Links Trust, his background in golf and love for course design, as well as why the Outpost Club has become such a successful golf society. Smith is a genuine and passionate person whose professional ambitions are born from a desire to create unique and memorable experiences through golf. Our conversation was easy to get lost in. For more information on the National Links Trust please visit https://www.nationallinkstrust.com/ To learn more about The Outpost Club please visit http://outpostclub.com/ Thanks as always for listening to Mid-Am Crisis. Please be sure to subscribe and leave a review. For more on my golf writings and other musings visit https://jayrevell.com/

Earlier this month National Links Trust took over operation as the long-term lessor of the three golf courses on National Park Service land in Washington D.C., East Potomac Park, Langston & Rock Creek Park.  This project, which has justifiably garnered a tremendous amount of excitement not just locally but nationally, has years of work ahead […]

On this episode, we're joined by Michael McCartin and Will Smith from the National Links Trust, a fantastic organization that's dedicated to broadening access to our great game through the development of municipal golf courses throughout the country. National Links Trust | https://www.nationallinkstrust.com/ Thank you to our episode sponsor, HalfDay CBD. Shop CBD products now: https://bit.ly/3fFcI32 NewClub Golf Society | https://www.newclub.golf

In this episode of the member series, D.C. Ambassador Brian McKeon joins us to talk about the National Links Trust, how he got back into golf, and what it's like to be a golfer in our capitol city. Episode Sponsor: Half Day CBD https://bit.ly/3fFcI32 National Links Trust https://www.nationallinkstrust.com/ NewClub Golf Society https://www.newclub.golf

In the inaugural episode of Beltway Golfer, Mike McCartin provides detail on the National Links Trust bid for the lease of East Potomac Park GC, Rock Creek GC & Langston GC. Our discussion takes place at Rock Creek Golf Course, where we also cover some of Mike’s other local projects such as the recent renovation […]