Podcasts about United States Golf Association

All in 24 Minutes or less… In Season 5, Episode 5, Travis sits down with Dan McBride, Senior Director of Ticketing & Experience for the United States Golf Association. Dan started his career out as an accountant and then transitioned those experience into the sports world. Tune in to hear what goes into the strategy and revenue management for each tournament.  3 Hot Topics: ✅ Find Ways to Prioritize    ✅ Innovation in Golf    ✅ Key Characteristics in Leaders  www.52weeksofhustle.com Book Available - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735610801 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luke Bryan might be a country music superstar, but he gets served his humble pie out on the golf course just like the rest of us! Luke is also a member of Castle Pines Golf Club, which is the host site for this week's BMW Championship. So, he'll stop by to tell us all about his love of the game, and how he's taken his clubs on tour to play some of the best courses in the country. Billy Horschel is in the field at the BMW Championship this week. The 8-time PGA TOUR winner also drops by to discuss the current state of affairs in the game and his ideas on how to continue growing pro golf. Speaking of the pro game, writer Jaime Diaz has a new story out that reports that Jon Rahm is unhappy with his decision to leave the PGA TOUR for LIV Golf. Eamon and George discuss the story with him, and how the influx of PIF money could influence the landscape of professional golf. In the women's pro game, the AIG Women's Open is just around the corner! We welcome in Beth Ann Nichols from GolfWeek to go over all the big headlines before the last major championship of the year gets underway. Billy Horschel (14:42) Luke Bryan (1:02:55) Beth Ann Nichols (53:33) Jaime Diaz (27:41) Jose Luis Ballester (44:51)

FROM GOLF PASS:Golfers love a good challenge. Whether a good player or just a weekend hack, we all want to feel like we've accomplished something when we walk off the golf course, whether that's beating our handicap, crushing our buddies for a few bucks or having the round of a lifetime. Not all of us play serious competitive golf, but we all can play serious tournament venues to gauge the state of our game. We've spent extensive hours researching our latest Top 100 list: America's top 100 tournament golf courses you can play. We wanted to identify the best of the best out of the thousands of U.S. courses that host state and local tournaments and hundreds of college courses that hold competitions, too. We examined the tournament histories of America's best public and resort courses to determine our rankings. We analyzed courses that have hosted professional golf tournaments from the PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Champions, Korn Ferry Tour, LPGA Tour and Epson Tour to United States Golf Association and PGA of America championships. Even Division I college tournaments - nationals, regionals and conference tournaments, plus long-time events - and state PGA professional and elite junior tournaments factored into our equation. In ranking each course, we tried to balance its tournament pedigree against the course's difficulty and critical acclaim. Much of the list is a who's-who of playing where the pros play, although we made sure to sprinkle in high-profile venues for big amateur championships as well.CLICK HERE FOR THE LIST: GOLF PASS

We talked with Canfield's Preston Tolnar, 8, a product of the Northern Ohio PGA's Junior Golf Program who will compete in the Drive, Chip and Putt Finals at Augusta National Golf Course on Sunday. The contest will air 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday on the Golf Channel. Preston's group is slated to start play at 10:45 a.m. There are 80 finalists, representing 31 states, one Canadian province and one Australian resident. The free, nationwide event is sponsored by the PGA of America, the United States Golf Association, and the Masters Tournament. Players must go through local, sub-regional, and regional qualifying. Players earn points for their performances in the three categories. Tolnar is the son of Brian Tolnar, PGA, the Director of Golf at Mill Creek and was the 2023 NOPGA Junior Player-of-the-Year in the Boys 8-9 Division. How to connect with Chris Pugh ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to my podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to my free work newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow my work YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/viewfromthepugh/message

In episode 383, we dig deep into the archives to retrieve what was thought to be lost: An epic 2018 interview with a pair of construction industry superstars, Fred Perpall and Meloni Raney.  As CEO of The Beck Group, Perpall leads the firm's global architecture, planning, real estate consultancy, and construction businesses. He began his career in design and construction in 1996. Two decades later, the American Institute of Architects elected him into its prestigious College of Fellows. In 2023, Fred Perpall became the 67th president of the United States Golf Association (USGA). He is the first African American and Texan to serve in this role and is proud to expand and nurture diversity and inclusion in the game. “We talk too much about what separates us and not enough about what unites us. In golf, we're a community,” said Perpall. “When we lean in together, when we include more people in the game, not only will the game get better, but our lives will get better, too.” A native of Nassau, Bahamas, Perpall played on the 1994 Bahamian National Basketball Team. He moved to the U.S. to attend the University of Texas at Arlington, earning a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Architecture. He is also an alumnus of Harvard Business School's Advanced Management Program and is a former Americas Fellow at Rice University's Baker Institute. Meloni Raney (AIA) is President and CEO of TEXO, The Construction Association. TEXO is the largest commercial contractors association in Texas and the largest affiliated with both the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) and the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).  TEXO provides innovative programs, quality services and strategic alliances for contractor and industry members doing more than $9 billion of work annually in North and East Texas. one of the largest construction associations in the country.  Meloni is a University of Oklahoma graduate who earned a degree in Architecture along with a minor in Construction Management. Meloni attained her architecture license while working at The Beck Group.   View clips from past episodes on our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@bradleyhartmannandco     This episode is brought to you by The Simple Sales Pipeline® which will organize and value any construction sales rep's roster of customers and prospects in under 30 minutes. *** If you enjoyed this podcast, we'd sincerely appreciate it if you left a review on Apple Podcasts. The feedback helps improve the show and helps with our visibility as well. The more people listen to the podcast, the more we can invest into it to make it even better. Since we're asking for things . . . we'd also love it if you recommended this show to your friends and colleagues. Your network looks to people like you to learn where to invest their time and attention. We'd love the opportunity to add value to more people in our community.

Sam Snead is without question one of the greatest golfers of all time. He is known for many things but most remember his smooth golf swing. Equally as impressive is his trophy case. He still shares the record for most wins on the PGA (82).   In this episode of "Did I Tell You About My Albatross," host Albi introduces a new bonus series that delves deeper into the greatest golf stories and Slamming Sammy certainly owns one. On a beautiful day in 1962, Sam became the first and only Man to win an LPGA Tour Event. Albi dives deep to understand better who Sam Snead was, why he chose to compete in an LPGA, and why this was even a thing. The crew will be back for another traditional episode of DITYAMA early next week. Until then, enjoy the amazing tale of Sam Snead. "Discover the untold stories of golf legend Sam Snead on this week's episode of Did I Tell You About My Albatross?

A Morning News Update That Takes Into Account The News Stories You Deem 'Highly Conversational' Today's Sponsor: Blinkisthttps://thisistheconversationproject.com/blinkist Today's Rundown:Kevin McCarthy ousted as speaker, throwing Washington into chaoshttps://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2023-10-03/kevin-mccarthy-speaker-matt-gaetz-house-republicansIranian police deny claim that officers assaulted teen girl over hijabhttps://abcnews.go.com/International/iranian-police-deny-claim-officers-assaulted-teen-girl/story?id=103690468 An estimated $1.2 billion jackpot is up for grabs in the next Powerball drawing on Wednesday nighthttps://trib.al/GPciyMh Texas congressman Henry Cuellar carjacked at gunpoint in Washington, DChttps://www.foxnews.com/us/texas-congressman-henry-cuellar-carjacked-washington-dc Woman seriously injured after being struck by Cruise autonomous car in San Franciscohttps://abc7news.com/cruise-autonomous-car-hits-pedestrian-san-francisco/13857047/ Trial of former cryptocurrency star Sam Bankman-Fried begins in Manhattanhttps://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/oct/03/sam-bankman-fried-ftx-crypto-trial-start Judge issues gag order in Trump fraud trial after ex-president posts about law clerkhttps://www.cnbc.com/2023/10/03/trump-business-fraud-trial-former-president-blasts-new-york-ag.html Hunter Biden arraignment: President's son pleads not guilty to gun charges https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/03/politics/arraignment-hunter-biden-gun-charges/index.html Website: http://thisistheconversationproject.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/thisistheconversationproject Twitter: http://twitter.com/th_conversation TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@theconversationproject YouTube: http://thisistheconversationproject.com/youtube Podcast: http://thisistheconversationproject.com/podcasts #yournewssidepiece #coffeechat #morningnews ONE DAY OLDER ON OCTOBER 4:Susan Sarandon (77)Alicia Silverstone (47)Rachael Leigh Cook (44) WHAT HAPPENED TODAY:1895: The first U.S. Open Men's Golf Championship run by the United States Golf Association was played on a nine-hole course in Newport, Rhode Island.1950: Snoopy first appeared in the Peanuts comic strip.1983: The first Hooters restaurant opened in Clearwater, Florida. PLUS, TODAY WE CELEBRATE: Ten-Four Dayhttps://www.checkiday.com/203601caeea80077e351cea442ed5d95/ten-four-day

Resistance to change doesn't always show up in your team like you think it does. Jessica Carroll is an executive who has driven multiple digital transformations as a CIO and Chief Customer Experience Officer. The same lessons that apply to "going to the cloud" also apply to digital transformation and how to use AI in 2023. In this episode we discuss how it's easy for the leader to think their teammates are resisting, but they really might just need more information; think about the problem from a different perspective; or need to wrap their head around the project in a way that's different from you. Listen in to this episode where Jessica describes how you can move your team from needing more information to action. See the full post at: https://stefaniekrievins.com/resistance-to-change-isnt-what-you-think-it-is-with-jessica-carroll/ About Jessica Carroll Jessica Carroll is a speaker on the topics of client engagement, team culture, and digital transformation. She has been published in CIOInsight, BizTech magazine, among others, and was named a Computer World Premier 100 IT Leader. She is a contributing author to the book, Digital Transformation Demystified, in which she discussed client and employee engagement practices. Currently Ms. Carroll is the Chief Experience Officer for Acuative, a global managed services provider. In this role she is responsible for guiding customers through their digital transformation, serving as their consultative advisor and advocate, and holds responsibility for enhancing the employee experience for the Acuative internal team. Prior to joining Acuative, Ms. Carroll was the VP, Customer Success at TenFour IT and had a noteworthy tenure in a variety of senior IT Leadership positions at the United States Golf Association, culminating in her role as the Managing Director for Information Technology where she led the infrastructure, business resilience, security, operations, and development disciplines.

Iconic golf legend Johnny Miller received the Bobby Jones Award, the highest honor given by the United States Golf Association, on the 50th anniversary of his storied 1973 US Open win. With an assist from USGA Media, we bring you his presser in its entirety. 

Matthew Bannister on Tina Turner, the singer who overcame an abusive relationship to become an international superstar Martin Amis, one of the literary giants of his generation Leroy Cooper, the photographer who captured the social history of his area of Liverpool Rolf Harris, the entertainer who was imprisoned for sexually assaulting young girls Marlene Bauer Hagge, the last surviving founding member of the US Ladies Professional Golf Association Interviewee: Dan Franklin Interviewee: Leee John Interviewee: Ray Quarless Interviewee: Levi Tafari Interviewee: David Sillito Interviewee: Lewine Mair Producer: Gareth Nelson-Davies Archive used: Tina Turner - From the archives: Life of suffering and triumph, CBS Sunday Morning, originally broadcast October 2018, YouTube uploaded 25/05/2023; Tina Turner talks to Larry King about her life in music (1997), CNN, YouTube uploaded 21/05/2016; Will Gompertz interviews Tina Turner, Tina Turner: Simply the Best, BBC One, 26/11/2018; Anne Rohmer interviews Tina Turner (1985), Canada TV News , CTV YouTube uploaded 24/05/2023; Martin Amis interview, The Late Show: Face To Face, BBC TWO, 25/10/1993; Martin Amis, Desert Island Discs, BBC Radio 4, 29/12/1996; Leroy Cooper interview with Flora Zajicek, Empathy Museum, 2022; Toxteth riots July 1981, BBC News; Marlene Bauer Hagge interview, LPGA Takeaway: 67 Years Later, the Founders Look Back, Golf.com YouTube uploaded 4/11/2016; 1960 U.S. Women's Open newsreel, United States Golf Association, YouTube uploaded 30/05/2014; Marlene Bauer, The Last Of The LPGA Founders, The Golf Library, YouTube uploaded 19/05/2023;

We talk to Fred Perpall about his journey from growing up in Nassau, Bahamas, to becoming the 67th President of the USGA. Fred, who is the CEO of the Beck Group, an international architecture and construction firm, came to the game a bit later in the life, but having been bitten by the bug, he brings great passion and leadership to the game. We talk about a number of recent USGA developments, including anchor sites, the new Adaptive Open, the enhancements that have been made to the US Women's Open, the USGA's collaboration with the Los Angeles Country Club and the SCGA regarding the development of the Maggie Hathaway golf facility in conjunction with this year's US Open at LACC, and the recently proposed model local rule regarding the reduced distance golf ball.

There is a golf ball that sits in a glass cabinet in the museum of the United States Golf Association at Liberty Corner in New Jersey, donated by Jeremy Bittner. This ball could be seen as an emblem of a remarkable year for Bittner in 2022, the amputee golfer used it to record the first hole-in-one in the inaugural US Adaptive Open, made at Pinehurst Number 6. This was just one shot in a blaze of fine shots. The man from Pittsburgh climbed from 170th place in the World Ranking for Golfers with Disability to number 11, and qualified to play on the G4D Tour this January. Jeremy lost his lower left leg in a lawnmower accident when he was four years old. Despite this difficult start in life, encouraged by his father and always included by his young friends, he emerged as a sporty and energetic youngster. Dad got him into golf: in his early teens he joined the high school golf team and he has never looked back. Enjoy listening to Jeremy's unique story today.

In this episode, we talk to Lee Wybranski.  Lee is the President of Lee Wybranski Art and Design (www.leewybranski.com), and is one of the premier artists working in golf today. He has been commissioned to create drawings and paintings for the finest clubs and organizations in the game.  In addition, Lee works annually for the game's governing bodies, creating classic, collectible work on behalf of The R&A, PGA of America, and the United States Golf Association.  We chat with Lee about what makes for great art, how he captures the essence of the game and how the business of art works.Lee's also been part of a collaboration with fellow Philly natives Tom Coyne and Gil Hanse called "The Art of Golf: Philadelphia starring Tom Coyne, Lee Wybranski and Gil Hanse" which you can watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yTYzLmV5jU

NFL standout, Pro Golfer, Nebraska native…Danny Woodhead slides on Bring The Juice and the boys are boppin. From Tom Brady stories, to Cerebral Grit, to Christmas Cards, to that elite mindset it takes to chase greatness, we got it all. An absolute banger of an episode.

Maness has been involved with aviation his entire career: for over 10 years with the Air Force, including as a Captain for the inaugural class of the first TOPGUN training wing in California and two years as a pilot for the Air Force precision flight squadron, the Thunderbirds. Following his military career, Maness joined U.S. Airways where he served as a pilot for 22 years. Prior to accepting his current role as Director, Maness served three terms as Airport Manager in Moore County in 2004-2007, 2010-2012 and again in 2018-2020. He was instrumental in assisting the United States Golf Association with two U.S. Open Championships and coordinating the unique operations plans to handle thousands of flights that arrived and departed at the airport in 2005 and 2014. Maness will be instrumental in developing a similar plan for the 2024 U.S. Open Championship, which will be hosted at Pinehurst. Maness's responsibilities as Director will to manage all the operational aspects of the airport including increasing revenues, providing exceptional customer service, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Along with the members of the Airport Authority, he will oversee the short and long-term strategic plans for the facility. Maness will work with federal, state, and local agencies for grants supporting facility maintenance, growth in capacity and service, and overall improvements to the airport. He will also manage current development projects, including the base-customer hanger expansion and infrastructure projects, the conversion of all external lighting to LED and the continual enhancements to the exiting airport terminal building. The airport hosts the annual Festival D'Avion in late October each year. Maness is a long-time resident of Moore County and lives in Whispering Pines. He and his wife Nancy are parents to two grown children, who live in North Carolina, along with six grandchildren. #visitnc #homeofamericangolf #moorecountyairport #festivaldavion

Teddy and Higgy are absolutely ecstatic to be able to share the conversation they had with Brendan Walsh, Director of Golf & Head PGA Professional for The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts! The Country Club will be hosting the fast approaching 2022 US Open! TCC is the oldest country club in the United States and one of the five founding golf clubs that started the United States Golf Association.  The history of The Country Club is awe inspiring. When you walk onto the grounds, you can literally feel the history & almost see the legends of the game as you walk along the fairways, knowing that this hallowed ground & country club was instrumental in the development of golf as we know it in the U.S. and all throughout the entire world. It's truly a magical feeling.  In fact, some of the most important moments for the game of golf in the U.S. have happened at TCC. They hosted the historical 1913 U.S. Open, which was won by a local 20 year old amateur player named Francis Ouimet, who lived across the street & worked as a caddy at TCC! He beat golfing legends Harry Vardon and Ted Ray in an 18 hole playoff to win the 1913 US Open! His remarkable win sparked the golfing boom in the U.S. & changed the game forever. Each of the three U.S. Opens hosted at The Country Club have resulted in a tie at the end of regulation play & required an 18 hole playoff to determine the winner. Legions of golf fans are excited to see if this tradition holds true for the 2022 US Open. Despite being deep in preparations for the upcoming 2022 US Open, Brendan was able to find some time to share with us the history of TCC, his background in the game of golf, and why he's so passionate about mentorship in both the game of golf & in the business of golf.  This was a truly one-of-a-kind conversation for an amazing and historical golf course. If you're as interested in the history of the game as Teddy and Higgy are, you won't want to miss out on the details shared about this amazing golf course, from an absolute gentleman & great steward of the game of golf, Mr. Brendan Walsh! Show Notes: [01:20] Teddy and Higgy are super excited to be chatting with Brendan Walsh, Director of Golf at The Country Club. [03:32] Higgy shares that The Country Club is preparing to host the 2022 U.S. Open.  [05:58] Brendan provides a brief history of the club.  [08:57] This is going to be the 17th U.S. PGA championship that they've hosted.  [11:22] Every one of the Opens they've hosted has resulted in a playoff round to determine the winner.  [14:05] They've hosted a record six national Amateurs.  [17:04] It's amazing that the membership at The Country Club is so open with their course.  [18:11] How does the course change for championships? [22:12] Learn more about how they incorporate holes in different championships.  [25:07] Do they have member events that play the same tees?  [27:32] Did he feel the pressure to perform with the ‘99 Ryder Cup in his second season at The Country Club.  [28:56] Brendan shares who his mentors in the game have been.  [33:30] One of the events they didn't mention was the 2008 New England PGA Championships.  [34:53] What did his father do in order to support 15 kids.  [36:22] Did they have a golfing family?  [37:25] Does he have a favorite golf course outside of his home club? [38:53] One story that he'll never forget during his time at The Country Club. [41:36] Brendan's advice for someone who's never played the course. [44:49] Some behind the scenes information about preparing for the 2022 US Open.  [48:07] Listen as Brendan answers some rapidfire questions.  [51:55] Last words from Brendan.  The Links Luckiest Golfer On Earth official website: https://luckiestgolferonearth.com/ Ted's Fundraiser to raise awareness and funding for GBS|CIDP Research: https://p2p.onecause.com/gbs-cidp-diy/ted-fenton GBS|CIDP Foundation: https://www.gbs-cidp.org/

Hally Leadbetter is a host and content producer for Golf Digest, GOLFTV and the United States Golf Association. She combines a deep understanding of the game with quick wit and creativity that results in content unlike anything else in golf. On top of all this she also hosts the podcast: Henni & Hally Can't Quit Golf. In this episode of What's Not Being Said, Hallie shares her bold career choices with Lisa Marie Runfola and discusses how she shares her voice with the world.

The Masters Golf Tournament is held in the first full week of April in Augusta, Ga. “My brother, Randall Troy Goeth, enjoyed golf. The 2022 Masters marks the 30th year since his passing, and this article is dedicated to him,” said the author. The 1965 U.S. Open golf tournament was contested at Bellerive Country Club outside St. Louis, Mo. The United States Golf Association was able to set up Bellerive to play as the longest course ever to host the Open at that time, and I suppose long hitters Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus came to mind as favorites. Instead...Article Link

Jed Hughes is joined by Kathryn Carson for Episode #88. Carson has an extensive background in business and sports properties. Educated at Mount Holyoke College prior to 25-years at PepsiCo, she was a junior lawyer and progressed to General Counsel. Carson tells the story of airing Madonna's "Like a Prayer" song in their commercial. Carson also explains the transition from PepsiCo to the United States Golf Association where she was recruited to be Chief Legal Officer. Carson has since joined a newly restructured Board of Directors for USA Gymnastics in late June 2018 as an independent director, and shortly after she was elected chair. She was also responsible for working with survivors, insurance companies, and lawyers in reaching a settlement for over 500 survivors of abuse from Larry Naser.

My very special guest on this episode is the new president-elect of the United States Golf Association, Mr. Fred Perpall.  Truly an incredible journey that we covered in this exclusive episode.  Special thanks to the USGA for helping make this episode happen!  Fred Perpall Nominated as President-Elect of the USGA - USGA Press ReleaseSubscribe to The Back of the Range Subscribe in Apple Podcasts and SPOTIFY! Also Subscribe in YouTube,   Google Play , Overcast, Stitcher  Follow on Social Media! Email us:   ben@thebackoftherange.com Website: www.thebackoftherange.com  Voice Work by Mitch Phillips Special Thanks to the USGA 

My guest on this episode is David Shefter.  Over 20 years experience as a staff writer for the United States Golf Association....think he's seen a few things?  From the frenzy created by Michelle Wie playing in the U.S. Amateur Public Links to Chambers Bay and everywhere in between.....Shefty has been there for it all and has the incredible stories to prove it!  All-time episode! David Shefter - TwitterSubscribe to The Back of the Range Subscribe in Apple Podcasts and SPOTIFY! Also Subscribe in YouTube,   Google Play , Overcast, Stitcher  Follow on Social Media! Email us:   ben@thebackoftherange.com Website: www.thebackoftherange.com  Voice Work by Mitch Phillips    

Golf Digest, GOLFTV, and the United States Golf Association appreciate the gem they have in Hally Leadbetter. This young gun, digital content producer, podcast host, social media influencer, and all-around class act joins us on Todd-versations to share wit and the wisdom that she has gained in her lifetime. Her strength comes from her willingness to reach for the best and the acceptance that what she will pursue is her authentic self. Check out this developing powerhouse @ http://www.heyhally.com/ (www.heyhally.com) and listen to her podcast at “Henni & Hally Can't Quit Golf”.

Quizmasters Lee and Marc are joined by Captain Nick Williams to ask, suss and answer a general knowledge quiz with topics including Food, Fishing, Video Games, Psychology, Martial Arts, Inventions, and more! Round One BASEBALL - What baseball great, also known as "The Iron Horse" was the first professional athlete to grace a Wheaties box in 1934? FISHING - Known for their shiny, silvery scales, what is the common name for the fish of the genus Megalops? AUDIO ENGINEERING - A form of audio signal processing for reducing the background hissing sound on audio tape recordings was first used in the film A Clockwork Orange, and was named what? PSYCHOLOGY - What is the name for the psychological condition in which a person believes that a friend, spouse, parent, or other close family member or threat, was replaced with an imposter? DOG BREEDS - Which small breed of dog in AKC's non-sporting group is sometimes known as 'The American Gentleman'? INVENTIONS - In 1900, an inventor would name what space saving piece of furniture after himself, while several other companies were producing similar pieces, which he patented with pivot and counterbalance designs? Missed Corrections/KnowNotes #173 - Samhain pronunciation. Round Two TEAM SPORTS - Water Polo was developed in Scotland and the UK as a water version of what popular sport? MARTIAL ARTS - What martial art is known as "the science of the eight limbs?" WEALTH - As of 2020, what state has the most billionaires per capita? MEDIEVAL WEAPONS - What is the name of the two-handed medieval weapon that consists of an axe blade topped with a spike mounted on a long shaft, as well as a hook on the back for grappling mounted combatants? VIDEO GAMES - Debuting in 1996's SimCopter, what language do Sims speak? U.S. HOLIDAYS - On June 14th, which U.S. national day in not a federal holiday and is only recognized by the state of Pennsylvania as an official holiday? Final Questions FOOD ITEMS - Which grilled item became popular in the U.S. during the Great Depression and is now enjoyed on a daily basis (with about 86% of American adults enjoying at least one each year)? GOLF RULES - What is the maximum number of clubs a golfer is allowed to carry according to the United States Golf Association? METAL DETECTORS - Which Scottish-born inventor and scientist made the first metal detector in 1881 when trying to extract a bullet from President Garfield's body after he was shot? Upcoming LIVE Know Nonsense Trivia Challenges November 3rd, 2021 - Know Nonsense Challenge - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 7:30 pm EDT November 4th, 2021 - Know Nonsense Trivia Challegnge - Ollies Pub Records and Beer - 7:30 pm EDT November 6th, 2021 - Quizmania II: Know Nonsense Trivia Challenge Pro Wrestling Edition - Ollies Pub Records and Beer - 7:30 pm EDT You can find out more information about that and all of our live events online at KnowNonsenseTrivia.com All of the Know Nonsense events are free to play and you can win prizes after every round. Thank you Thanks to our supporters on Patreon. Thank you, Quizdaddies – Issa, Adam V., Tommy (The Electric Mud) and Tim (Pat's Garden Service) Thank you, Team Captains – Mo, Jenny, Rick G., Skyler, Dylan, Shaun, Lydia, Gil, David, Aaron, Kristen & Fletcher Thank you, Proverbial Lightkeepers – Rachael, Rikki, Jon Lewis, Moo, Tim, Nabeel, Patrick, Jon, Adam B., Ryan, Mollie, Lisa, Alex, Spencer, Kaitlynn, Manu, Matthew, Luc, Hank, Justin, Cooper, Elyse, Sarah, Karly, Kristopher, Josh, Lucas Thank you, Rumplesnailtskins – Laurel, A-A-Ron, Loren, Hbomb, Alex, Doug, Kevin and Sara, Tiffany, Allison, Paige, We Do Stuff, Kenya, Jeff, Eric, Steven, Efren, Mike J., Mike C., Mike. K If you'd like to support the podcast and gain access to bonus content, please visit http://theknowno.com and click "Support." Special Guest: Captain Nick.

We're excited to bring our Ladies of Golf series back, which we'll kickoff again with Lakareber Abe. Lakaraber is on the Symetra Tour, which is the is the official qualifying tour of the LPGA Tour. Abby first met Lakaraber when she worked at the American Junior Golf Association and Lakaraber was competing on that junior circuit. We'll let her share her full story from amateur to professional golf and more. This episode is brought to you by the United States Golf Association.

Your Robin Hood Radio Tri-State Forecast With Jamie Simpson Monday September 13, 2021 TODAY – BECOMING MOSTLY SUNNY – NEAR 80 TONIGHT – CHANCE OF AN OVERNIGHT SHOWER OR STORM - 60 TUESDAY – FAIRLY CLOUDY; CHANCE OF A SHOWER OR STORM – 75 WEDNESDAY – SCATTERED SHOWERS AND STORMS, ESPECIALLY AFTERNOON – 80-85 THURSDAY – MORE SHOWERS AND STORMS- 75-80 Jamie Simpson is the newest member to our staff. He will be sitting in for me and wherever needed as we move into Fall and Winter. As with all of our staff…we wish him the best of luck and a warm welcome. Jamie holds both a BS and MS in Meteorology from Penn State. After graduate school he embarked an a 25-year career in television, including a stint at the Weather Channel. Jamie also was a meteorologist for the United States Golf Association, where he forecasted and monitored weather for championships including the U.S. Open. Growing up in New England, it was the winter snowstorms that first peaked his interest in weather. Having worked in Minnesota and Ohio, he has since had his share of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes as well. When not working, Jamie enjoys hiking, cycling and trying to keep up with his two sons.

Tom O'Toole, the 63rd President of the United States Golf Association, is in studio to discuss this week's Ascension Charity Classic at Norwood Country Club along with recapping Milty's Pro-Am tournament with Glen Day.

For today's Ladies of Golf interview, we welcomed Becky Newell, who is tournament director for the Solheim Cup. Becky has been tournament director for the event in the past, but this time around, the Solheim Cup is being contested in a place near and dear to her heart of Toledo, Ohio. Becky has a fun and winding career path, starting her career in education and transitioning into sports. Her passion for community and golf shines and she is certainly an inspiration for anyone who wants to lead in sport. Now before you listen to the full interview, hit pause and head to the Fore the Ladies Instagram because We're doing a sweepstakes with the Solheim Cup! You could win a prize pack or tickets to the event this fall, so make sure you check that out and enter. As always, this Ladies of Golf interview is brought to you in thanks to our partnership with the United States Golf Association. Let's get into it!

A brief overview of the 2021 United States Women's Open Championship to set the stage for Thursday's opening round. (audio courtesy of the United States Golf Association)

We're back! Did you miss us? It's been a busy month hosting our 7th Fore the Ladies Intro to Golf Clinic of 2021 this past weekend. But we're back and have a great lineup of interviews for you. Just in time for our San Francisco event this weekend, we welcome Kendra Kawala, co-founder of Maker Wine. Maker will be pouring their delicious wines at our San Francisco, San Diego and Portland, Ore., events this season, so we had to hear their full story. Kendra shares her life before Maker, which includes management consulting in healthcare and graduating from Stanford Business School. We learn how Maker selects independent winemakers to work with and why wine in a can is here to stay (and preferred if you ask us)! Kendra also shares how she got into golf and picked it up again once in graduate school, finding Fore the Ladies on a whim and more. We hope you enjoy this podcast brought to you by the United States Golf Association.

Golf and murder. Two words we didn't think we'd ever utter on the Fore the Ladies podcast, but we are so pumped it happened. For this Ladies of Golf episode, Beverly Bell, the author of the novel The Murder of Marion Miley, joined us. Beverly shares how she came upon Marion's true story, her past work with magazines, being nominated for a golf book award and including her love for the sport into this novel. We hope you enjoy this Ladies of Golf episode brought to you by the United States Golf Association.

"Under par and overdressed."This week we welcomed Rachelle Williams, co-founder of Byrdie Golf, to the Fore the Ladies podcast. Rachelle and her co-founder Hayden launched Byrdie Golf in 2021, which was born from golden hour golf cart rides with their grandmothers. Rachelle shares how they wanted to create something that wouldn't compromise their personal styles, the process to making a golf line, their fashion backgrounds and lessons learned along the way.We hope you enjoy this conversation brought to you by the United States Golf Association.

Dave talks with two scientists from the United States Golf Association about their efforts to make golf courses more environmentally friendly in a world where green spaces are highly valued, and water is an increasingly precious commodity.

In honor of National Women’s History Month, host Rekaya Gibson shares 11 facts about Renee Powell who became the second African American woman to compete on the LPGA Tour. She participated in over 250 professional golf events and won the 1973 Kelly Springfield Open in Brisbane, Australia. Powell was born on May 4, 1946, in Canton, Ohio. She is the daughter of William J. Powell, the first African American to build, own, and operate a golf course in the United States. The Sigma Gamma Rho sorority member is the head professional at Clearview Golf Club where she carries on her father’s legacy. Sources: Clearview Golf Club. (2020). Renee Powell. Clear View Golf Club. https://www.clearviewgolfclub.com/reneepowell Denney, B. (2020, July 15). Timeline of African-American achievements in golf. PGA of America. https://www.pga.com/story/timeline-of-african-american-achievements-in-golf Powell, R. (2011, August 16). It’s about the Game: Renee Powell and Diversity in Golf. United States Golf Association. https://www.usga.org/articles/2011/08/its-about-the-game-renee-powell-and-diversity-in-golf-21474841786.html Wikipedia contributors. (2021, January 20). Renee Powell. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Renee_Powell&oldid=1001619714 Podcast Items of Interest: Buy Us a Coffee - https://ko-fi.com/blackgirlstalksports Become a Monthly Patron - https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports Join Us on Facebook (Women only) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/BlackGirlsTalkSports/ Download BGTS Android App in the Google Play Store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blackgirlstalksports.android.girls Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine - www.cuisinenoirmag.com  

We're back after a few weeks away with another Ladies of Golf episode! It's been a busy month hosting our first golf getaway with Pinehurst Resort and planning clinics for the remainder of 2021. As many of you know, Fore the Ladies is a passion project of mine. My full-time job is at the United States Golf Association, and for this episode, I welcomed a coworker! Hilary Cronheim is Director of the USGA Golf Museum and Library, where she oversees the execution of the museum's strategic initiatives. What does that include? Well everything from leveraging digital media, enhancing access to research collections, and reinforcing its role as the world's leading center for golf scholarship. Hilary has worked in some of the nation's leading museums, such as the Art Institute of Chicago and the Frick Collection in New York City. With all of this experience, she shared with us how she came upon the USGA and its museum as well as why she wanted to work there. We also talk about the storied history of women caring for and communicating golf history. For example, the Museum's first curator, Janet Seagle, led the Museum from 1963 to 1989 and women have been in leading roles ever since. I'll let Hilary take it from here, enjoy the conversation! - Abby

Interview with Steven Schloss – Steve is the Chief People Officer for the United States Golf Association. He is an accomplished executive leader, board member, coach, educator, and mentor. Steve brings deep knowledge and strategic insight having built, scaled, evolved and transformed diverse global organizations in financial services, media, non-profit and sports, and high-growth tech.

Steve Schloss is Chief People Officer at the United States Golf Association (USGA). He is an accomplished business leader, coach, advisor, and trusted partner with the board and CEO. Steve is also a strategic advisor and leadership and team consultant. For over three decades he has built, scaled, and transformed global organizations including LivePerson, Time Inc, and Citigroup. He's also served as an adjunct faculty member at the New School in New York City. Steve's LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-schloss-0b2a7b2/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-schloss-0b2a7b2/ ) United States Golf Association https://www.usga.org/ (https://www.usga.org/ ) WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER FROM THIS EPISODE: The biggest surprise Steve had when he became CHRO of the USGA. Why Steve describes the USGA as a "125-year old start up". The single skill that's helped Steve accelerate his career to the C-Suite. The benefit of a growth mindset and how to instill it in your team. How to use your golf game for developing a growth mindset. The transformation that happened when Steve decided to take “ownership” of his career. How Steve knew he was burned out and what he did to conquer it. How you can burnout and still like your job. A counter-intuitive idea: Working on some projects outside your organization makes you a better employee inside your organization. How employee turnover can be good…even great. How to use music to fuel your work day. Steve's favorite podcasts and where and how he listens to them. Steve's passion for music and the bands he's listening to most today. HIGHLIGHTS: Signs that you are burned out: Your physical body declines and gains weight. Bad attitude. Decline in emotional health. Recommendations for an underrepresented group in C-Suite: Identify and develop a personal board of directors You need to prioritize your personal learning QUOTES: “Coaching as a skill set inside an organisation or as being a professional coach, is not a soft skill - it's a skill that's necessary for today's business world.” “What's really important in a sense of being a coach or consultant is being current in thinking and being able to look into the future.” RESOURCES: Monocle https://monocle.com/magazine/ (https://monocle.com/magazine/ ) Flipboard https://flipboard.com/ (https://flipboard.com/ ) Pivot Podcast https://podcasts.voxmedia.com/show/pivot (https://podcasts.voxmedia.com/show/pivot ) Digital HR Leader Podcast https://www.myhrfuture.com/digital-hr-leaders-podcast (https://www.myhrfuture.com/digital-hr-leaders-podcast ) MUSIC DISCUSSED: Van Halen Miles Davis Chick Corea ECM Jazz Dessa Michael Kiwanuka Wilco Billy Eilish Black Keys Elbow ------------------- https://www.benfanning.com/the-ceo-sessions/ (Apply to be on the show) ------------------- https://www.benfanning.com/the-ceo-sessions/ (Connect with Ben:) https://www.linkedin.com/in/benfanning/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/benfanning/) https://www.instagram.com/benfanning1/ (https://www.instagram.com/benfanning1/) https://twitter.com/BenFanning1 (https://twitter.com/BenFanning1)

Steve is an accomplished executive leader, chief people officer, board member, advisor, coach, educator, and mentor. He brings over three and a half decades of knowledge and insight having built, scaled, evolved and transformed diverse global organizations in financial services, media, non-profit, sports, and high-growth technology. His experience transcends a wide range of culture and business scenarios that have honed his contextual and leadership agility and his foundation as an adaptive and values-driven leader for today’s VUCA environment. Steve is currently Chief People Officer for the United States Golf Association, who champion and advance the game through professional and amateur championships, governance, and services and innovation to facilities and golfers in over forty countries. He has been leading this 125-year old organization through an intentional transformation of work, workforce and workplace aligned with their mission and values as this 600-year old game evolves in the 21st century. 

In this week's episode we will have a conversation about Golf, social justice and race, and their strained relationship over the years. In this week's podcast we are joined by Michael Williams. Michael is a golf journalist. Michael has interviewed many of the legends of golf including Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Gary Player and many others. During last year's US Open at Pebble Beach Michael was confronted with golf's ugly relationship with race during a sponsor event. How he handled it is a lesson in how Americans can have a conversation about race that leads to a better America. Michael's thoughtful and empathetic conversation about golf, social justice and race will help you understand how to have a conversation with your friends, family and peers about race in America.Michael recently penned a provocative missive titled: “An Open Letter to Golf From A Black Man Who Loves the Game”. It is a commentary about racial inequality in the game and solutions for what can be done.Michael is the Founder and Managing Director of Cyrano Communications, a Washington-based consultancy that advises organizations in the public and private sectors on cultural exchange through commerce, athletics and the arts.Michael is also a contributor to a wide range of charitable organizations, including being a board member of The Peter G. Dodge Foundation. Mr. Williams is a special consultant to the Eisenhower Memorial Commission, which is authorized by The White House and Congress to establish the Memorial to President Eisenhower. The Eisenhower Memorial Commission’s mission is to complete a National Memorial to honor Dwight D. Eisenhower and inspire future generations with his devotion to public service, leadership, integrity, life-long work ethic, and his total devotion to the values and processes of democracy. Michael's role is to act as a liaison to the governing bodies and corporations that are connected to the game, to engage them with Ike's legacy as a golfer and the to the mission of the EMC.Michael is also a member of the United States Golf Association and was recently named to the USGA Golfer Journal editorial board.

Tom O'Toole, the 63rd President of the United States Golf Association and St. Louis native, shares his life experiences on and off the golf course.

When Kelsey Chugg, the Utah Golf Association’s Female Player of the Decade, won the United States Golf Association’s Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship in 2017, she joined an exclusive group of Utah Golf Royalty. With that victory, she became only the 8th player in history with Utah ties to win a United States Golf Association event, and […]

This week, on the Fitness + Technology podcast, host Bryan O’Rourke welcomes friend and FIT-C board member Dr. Ted Vickey to the show. Ted is an educator and advisor with over 25 years of experience and has played key roles as Executive Director for The White House, Senior Advisor for Fitness Technology for American Council on Exercise, and Committee Chair for the United States Golf Association. His doctoral background is in physical activity and social networking from National University of Ireland, Galway. He currently works as an assistant professor at Point Loma Nazarene University as a professor of kinesiology and is the founder of FitWell, a fitness technology management consulting company specializing in operations, design consulting, and professional development. This episode focuses on the dynamics behind health coaching and the impact of technology for fitness professionals. Bryan and Ted have an open conversation about the trends and what this means for the industry as a whole. If you are interested in learning more about the virtual event “Fitness & The Future of The Health Coach Professional” with Bryan and Ted happening on Tuesday, July 14th, at 12 PM MT, you can register here: https://egym.zoom.us/webinar/register/2115934445232/WN_yefTlt_vRxeeATTkcmt_Qg One Powerful Quote:  7:13: “Imagine the ability to collect that data as a health coach and then to really be able to prescribe or to suggest what sort of activity a person should do…Fitness is not a look; fitness is a lifestyle. I believe that the technology is going to allow people to live that lifestyle with a health coach, a personal trainer being a part of that.” Bullet Points (w/ timestamps) - Highlighting key topics discussed: 4:01: Bryan asks Ted his thoughts on the future role of fitness instructors and professional trainers. 6:00: Bryan and Ted discuss the vision that technology will become a mainstream tool for health coaching. 8:11: Ted shares data on what trainers have thought about technology historically and what he thinks will be the “Spotify Model” of personal training. 9:43: Bryan and Ted openly talk about the market opportunity to provide health coaching as a motivator for health and wealth preservation. 11:57: Bryan and Ted continue their conversation on added increasing financial incentive to avoid the burdening cost of traditional health care treatment services. Ted notes the potential for club operators to embrace the whole experience outside a physical location. 14:32: Ted emphasizes the importance of sleep and encourages personal trainers/ health coaches to become certified. 15:29: Bryan and Ted share how data has become ubiquitous for fitness centers and professionals. Ted highlights that sioled data will become transparent for interpretation and used for real time support. 18:05: Bryan wraps up the show and asks Ted to share his final counsel. Ted advises personal trainers/health coaches to learn the business side of fitness and adopt technology that best suits their needs. If you are interested in attending Ted’s summit which will include advice on personal branding, creating a business plan, and how to use technology, go to: www.tedv.link/climb Bullet List of Resources: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tedvickey/ https://www.tedvickey.com/ Guest Contact Information: https://www.tedvickey.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tedvickey/ https://twitter.com/tedvickey https://www.facebook.com/tedvickey https://www.bryankorourke.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryankorourke/ http://www.fittechcouncil.org/ https://www.youtube.com/user/bko61163

Current Chief People Officer for the United States Golf Association, Steven Schloss is an executive leader, influencer, coach, educator, and mentor who has supported global organisations in the financial services, media, non-profit, and sports and high-growth tech sectors. Drawing upon over three decades of experience, a Bachelor’s Degree in Personnel and Industrial Relations from Ithaca College and a Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management from The New School, Steve is now leading the USGA, a 125-year-old institution through a transformation to align their mission and values.In this episode of Thinking Inside the Box Podcast, Steven shares his insights developing organisational strategies designed for the next generation of business leaders, while also respecting the legacy and values of the time-honoured institution. He shares, “We created a program called 'Leading with Impact’ where we were teaching leaders the ability to be both agile and resilient whether it’s being personally agile and resilient or helping others do the same.”We discuss this program, its impact, and so much more. If you enjoyed this episode, do consider giving it a 5-star review. If you’d like to be notified of future podcast releases, hit ‘subscribe’. We release podcasts on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s each week.Steven SchlossSteve is an accomplished executive leader, chief people officer, board member, coach, educator, and mentor. Steve is currently Chief People Officer for the United States Golf Association, who champion and advance the game through professional and amateur championships, governance, and services to facilities and golfers in over forty countries. LinkedInWebsiteThinking Inside the BoxConstraints drive innovation. Each week we’ll tackle the most complex issues related to work & culture.LinkedInInstagramTwitterWebsiteApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyStitcherPocket CastMatt BurnsMatt Burns is an award-winning executive, social entrepreneur and speaker. He believes in the power of community, simplicity & technology.LinkedInTwitter

In the long history of the United States Golf Association and its hosting of our National Championships, no one has competed in every USGA event available to her than Sue Billek Nyhus. A total of nine USGA Championships over a long and successful playing career. It is a performance that will never be matched nor […]

Our host Michael Eady sits down with Craig Annis from the United States Golf Association for episode two of the We Believe in Sports Podcast. Craig was recently named the USGA's Chief Brand Officer, taking the lead on strategies focused on driving a positive effect on brand engagement and business growth. He and his teams oversee many aspects of the USGA brand including media relations, website content, social media strategy, community relations, marketing, and notably strategies for the U.S. Open Championship. After getting to know Craig through our relationship with him at Knight Eady, it was clear that he shares a similar philosophy behind his belief in sports. His passion for sports is evident not only when discussing the game of golf, but also when chatting about all things NHL, promoting women's sports and also being a dad. We sat down with Craig to unpack what the power of sports means from his perspective, including how that power is found in the game of golf and the industry as a whole.

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Golf Shop interview with Senior Manager of Women's Championship Communications for the United States Golf Association, Julia Pine. Originally aired: 07/27/2019

In Larry Gilhuly’s opinion, the three biggest issues facing the game of golf are pace of play, player enjoyment and economic sustainability. Larry believes he has the solution for all three: “The answer for all of these, in my opinion, are properly placed forward tees.” This week our host Colin Weston speaks with Larry Gilhuly, who is an Agronomist with The United States Golf Association and a passionate advocate of the TEE IT FORWARD program. 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/64h8W0Kb.jpg https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/PN7kM1qB.jpg TEE IT FORWARD is a joint initiative between the USGA and The PGA of America that encourages players to play from a set of tees best suited to their driving distance. In addition to providing more enjoyment for golfers, teeing it forward also can be one of the most important steps that golfers take in improving pace of play. A recent survey of TEE IT FORWARD participants found that: 56% played faster 56% are likely to play golf more often 83% hit more-lofted clubs into greens 85% had more fun 93% will TEE IT FORWARD again New forward tees allow more golfers to play from a yardage that is appropriate for their swing speed and ability. They also help new players take up the game. For much of his 35-year career with the United States Golf Association, Gilhuly was all about agronomy. His formal title with the USGA is Agronomist, West Region. In other words, Gilhuly is an expert on growing grass. But in recent years, Gilhuly has become passionate - very passionate - about teeing it forward. And by forward, he means way forward. “This topic that I am talking about has got me fired up,” Gilhuly told us. It was hard not to buy his argument. Gilhuly came armed with data to back up his claim that courses are too hard, even from the current forward tees, for average female golfers and senior players. As we age, our swing speeds decline and so does the distance we hit the ball. The average female player, Gilhuly said, has a swing speed of about 60 miles per hour. She averages about 140 yards with her driver, 120 yards with her 3-wood and about 60 yards with her wedge. That makes it impossible for that player to hit greens in regulation on the vast majority of holes from the current forward tees at most courses. “There are a lot of golfers, males, who can reach the green in regulation with a lot of different clubs, but not the women,” Gilhuly said. This isn’t a new problem. Gilhuly described an article headlined, “Women Handicapped By Men’s Courses.” It was written in 1917 by Alexa Stirling, a past U.S. Women’s Amateur Champion. “This has been a problem for a lot longer than I think we all realize,” he said. U.S. Women’s Amateur Champion Alexa Stirling, Circa 1919 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/G_ZJ7gjV.jpg Over 100 Years Ago Stirling concluded that golf courses were set up for men to the detriment of female golfers. Thankfully, golf course operators are slowly starting to get it. Gilhuly and other 'Tee it Forward' proponents have been able to convince them that in order to set up a course so it presents an equal challenge to that faced by more accomplished players playing from the regular or back tees, the forward tees need to be moved forward, on average, about 1,000 yards. “Properly placed forward tees give all players a good experience,” Gilhuly said. “Think about it, if you started a business from scratch and wanted to be successful, would you say 'let’s make sure in our model here that half of the population tries it once and quits.' I don’t think that is what you do. You try and encompass everybody. This is not just for female players. It is for everybody.” From most current forward tees, which average in the neighbourhood of 5,200 yards, players with slower swing speeds have no chance of hitting greens in regulation on most holes. In fact, on many courses the only greens that can be reached in regulation for those players are the par 3s. “For (average) females a par 3 should not be longer than 140 (yards), the length of a par 4 should not be over 260 and a par 5 should not be over 380,” Gilhuly said. “There is this magic number that I find at almost every course and it’s usually between 4,000 and 4,300 yards,” he said. Click (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZURvu3T8WVg) to watch the TEE IT FORWARD YouTube explanatory video https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/-gtTx183.jpg “That’s it. It always seems to fall in that category. People look at me and blink. They thought the course was short enough at 5,000. No, not even close. And then you can do combinations with these new tees and the (former) forward tees. That’s the whole idea of this. It is happening. Golf courses are starting to do this.” Players who never stood a chance of making pars and birdies now have that opportunity. And Gilhuly said the game becomes fun for them again. New forward tees also prompt the stubborn older guys to move up to the former front tees. And they will make it easier for kids to begin the game. “Forward tees are good for the game,” Gilhuly said. “They are. They give everybody an option. Pace of play has improved when forward tees are added. All my friends who have lost their swing speed over the last 10 years are now playing what were the old forward tees.” Gilhuly had another message for us: “Red is dead,” he said, referring to red tees. “I hate red colours,” he said. “If we could just do this one thing, get rid of the red tees. It is amazing what happens. Gilhuly said some courses have dropped colour-coded tees all together and started simply numbering their tees. “Start with 1 being the forward tee and work your way back,” he said. “Seniors will move forward. I guarantee it. I will buy you a beer if they don’t. “Pace of play, player enjoyment and economic sustainability all improve with forward tees,” Gilhuly said in closing. “In my opinion this century-old mistake holds the key to our game. That’s a bold comment but it is so simple. If we just add these forward tees we will get more women into the game. There’s no question in my mind.” Special Guest: Larry Gilhuly - USGA Agronomist and TEE IT FORWARD program advocate..

Pebble Beach was an unknown quantity in 1929 when the United States Golf Association selected the new golf course to host the United States Amateur Golf Championship. The Amateur was considered the most prestigious tournament in the world and considered a Major Championship. Pebble Beach became the first golf course west of the Mississippi River […]

The 119th United States Open in underway and the leaderboard is crowded. Ricky Fowler is the outright leader at five-under par. Four players are at four-under and seven are at minus-three. The straight-laced United States Golf Association has taken some heat in recent years with their set-up of Open Courses and players have complained about […]

The 119th United States Open Championship begins tomorrow morning at the historic and scenic Pebble Beach Golf Links for the sixth time. The list of winners at this site reads like a veritable who’s-who of golfing greats and this year’s winner will be no exception. The United States Golf Association tries very hard to insure […]

Michael Williams Williams has a reputation as a savvy broadcaster, and as an incisive interviewer and writer. An avid golfer himself, Williams has covered the game of golf and the golf lifestyle including courses, restaurants, travel and sports marketing for publications all over the world. He is currently working with a wide range of outlets in traditional and electronic media, and has produced and hosted “Sticks and Stones” on the Fox Radio network, a critically acclaimed show that combined coverage of the golf world with interviews of the Washington power elite. His work on Newschannel8’s “Capital Golf Weekly” and “SportsTalk” have established him as one of the area’s most trusted sources for golf reporting. Williams has also made numerous radio appearances on “The John Thompson Show,” and a host of other local productions. He is a sought-after speaker and panel moderator, he has recently launched a new partnership with The O Team to create original golf-themed programming and events. Williams is a member of the United States Golf Association and the Golf Writers Association of America.

This week on “Marketing Today,” Alan talks with Alex Withers, chief sales and marketing officer for InMotionNow, a creative workflow software platform that powers creative and marketing collaboration in the cloud. Withers is a seasoned digital technology marketing executive with previous experience working at Pepsi, ESPN, United States Golf Association, Financial Times, Sageworks, and LexisNexis. In his conversation with Alan, Withers discusses the value InMotionNow can bring to marketers, particularly its ability to minimize the amount of time creatives spend on administrative tasks, the importance of data, and his belief that marketers should not lose sight of the power of creativity. InMotionNow recently released the 2018 In-house Creative Management Report, which highlights key trends and challenges internal teams are experiencing. Withers addresses the trend we’re seeing of companies bringing creative work in-house and the reasoning behind it: “I think that CMOs are enjoying having creative teams in-house that understand the brand, live the brand day in and day out,” says Withers. “Therefore, they can ramp faster, turn projects quicker. With an outside agency, often they have to bounce between accounts and value props, whereas your in-house team lives and breathes the value prop every day.”  Let Your Voice Be Heard “Marketing Today” has a new Q&A feature! Ever wish you could ask a question on the show? Well, now you can. Just click this link and ask your question — it’s that easy. And if we can, we’ll answer it on the next podcast. We’re looking forward to your questions!  Highlights from this week’s “Marketing Today” podcast include: Withers describes the InMotionNow offering and talks about his dual role with the company. (2:03) Withers on companies bringing creative work in-house: “It’s undeniable…It’s now a trend; it’s not a single data point.” (4:56) “You need data in to create a data argument out.” (9:27) Withers talks about the year of the analytical creative: “What we’re seeing is a shift toward creative leadership, at least, being more data-driven.” (11:01) “A perfect storm to create more.” Withers details the growing demand for creative content. (13:55) No wobbly wheels: Withers on the importance of the creative project intake. (17:20) Withers’ advice for CMOs tackling creative challenges: “Pay attention to the creative organization…If we don’t pay attention to the creative, we’re really losing the roots that got us into marketing in the first place” (24:44) “The best thing that ever happened to marketing was the internet. And the worst thing that ever happened to marketing was the internet.” (30:28) Resources mentioned in Episode: 2018 In-house Creative Management Report by InMotionNow and InSource: https://bit.ly/2MQkAn9 Cora CGI, the CGI and AR technology to scale retail creative needs: https://cora.creativedrive.com/ Support the show.

Geoff Shackelford and Joe House get together for a special pre-preview of the U.S. Open to give out some early favorites for the tournament (01:30), as well as discuss Dustin Johnson missing the cut at the Memorial Tournament (08:00) and the sectional qualifier in Newport Beach (11:00). Then they bring on the executive director of the United States Golf Association, Mike Davis, to break down everything about Erin Hills, from how it was chosen (19:30) to the expected wind (48:00).

The Senior Director of Rules for the United States Golf Association, Thomas Pagel, talks about the new local rule involving balls moving on the green.

Jack Berry, renowned sports writer talks about fellow Michigan Golf Hall of Fame member Glenn Johnson who passed away recently and was an important mentor and friend of Emily’s, as he was to many. Mahalo for listening to the talk story or reading the story and nice tribute to Glenn that Jack wrote and I have included below. GLENN By Jack Berry The PGA Tour had Doug Sanders. The European Tour has Ian Poulter. The LPGA has Paula Creamer. But for all out color and pizzazz, we had Glenn Johnson of Grosse Ile. Johnson arrived in Charlevoix for the Michigan Amateur in a Cadillac top down convertible packed with clothing changes for three double round days of match play. That was confidence and that was Glenn Johnson. “I had fun with the clothes. I hated to play (after a morning round) without cleaning up,” Johnson said. “One time a guy asked me why I was always changing colors, why I didn’t wear black or white. I went out that afternoon in red, white, blue, black, everything. He was 2 down after the first two holes. “I liked match play. I enjoyed the psychology, watching the opponent. I had more fun without saying anything,” Johnson said. “I’d look at their grip and they’d be thinking ‘Is something wrong with my grip?’” There was no one like him in Michigan golf and he passed away to the green course in the sky on Dec. 11 at the age of 92. The later years were difficult but there were so many good times, so many matches won and memories like the Michigan sectional qualifying held at Birmingham Country Club for the 1972 United States Open at Pebble Beach. Chuck Thorpe, the confident young brother of the PGA Tour’s Jim Thorpe, and Johnson were tied after regulation. Thorpe, a brash smasher, figured to win on the first hole. A par five. Thorpe didn’t use a tee. He’d stomp his heel into the ground and place the ball on top of the upturned turf. But he only made par and so did Johnson. The second hole was a short par four with the green short of the river, unlike today’s position. It was driveable but Thorpe didn’t drive it, made bogey and Johnson won with a par and was off to Pebble Beach. Johnson played the Monday and Tuesday practice rounds before “immense crowds.” He’d called Arnold Palmer and asked to play with him. Johnson knew Palmer since he played in the prestigious Grosse Ile Invitational in Arnie’s amateur days. After the two Palmer rounds Johnson hooked up with defending Open champion Lee Trevino on Wednesday, his third round with two of golf’s superstars on one of the most famous courses in the world. That was Glenn. Johnson didn’t play golf until after service in World War II as a pilot, teaching men how to fly the B-24 Liberator bomber, and then college at Michigan State. He won nine letters in sports at Grosse Ile High School, had three years in at Michigan State before the military service and returned to play quarterback his senior year. He played against Miami in the Orange Bowl stadium, played against Santa Clara on the West Coast and said that rules permitted only one substitute per quarter so “If you were first string, you played about 50 minutes every game.” Johnson’s father was a captain in Ford’s lake freighter fleet and the family settled on Grosse Ile in 1927. Glenn naturally took to the water and sailed the Port Huron to Mackinac race and was first mate on a winner. He was a lifelong fisherman with a boat docked by his house. He finally connected with golf “because the practice tee was 200 yards from my house” and said he worked hard at it. His short game was especially sharp. “I didn’t hit it that far but I knew where to hit it” and match play was his game. Johnson won five Michigan Amateur championships, second only to six by Chuck Kocsis. When the Michigan Golf Hall of Fame was established, Kocsis was in the first threesome with World Golf Hall of Famer Walter Hagen and Oakland Hills professional Al Watrous. Johnson was in the second threesome with two-time Masters champion Horton Smith and PGA champion Walter Burkemo. Four legendary professionals and two superb amateurs formed the first six members of the Hall of Fame. When Johnson came to golf, he came full force. He played in 43 Michigan Amateurs, at one point won 23 straight matches, qualified to play in 17 United States Golf Association championships, was low amateur in the 1981 Open at Oakland Hills, and won 15 Grosse Ile club championships. As a senior he helped form the Society of Seniors, an organization of the best senior amateurs in the country. He won the Eastern Seniors five times and a North and South Senior. He looked out for young players at Grosse Ile, and Emily Gail, a top junior, said “Glenn was a huge factor in my being encouraged to be a good female athlete. He was a great mentor and friend. I called him a couple weeks ago as I would do a couple times a year to tell him how much I appreciated his encouragement. He helped me learn how to love hitting balls and practice which I still do.” And because Johnson also was a skier, two of Michigan’s best holiday golf tournaments were established. “I skied at Boyne Mountain and became friends with (owner) Everett Kircher. He had a golf course and Labor Day weekend was deadsville. I told him he had all those empty beds and he should start a two man tournament.” Kircher took the advice, made Johnson co-chairman and the Kircher Cup is nearly four decades old with a full field every year. Then Johnson, assisted by the late Bucky Brower, real estate salesman and something of the unofficial mayor of Boyne Country, talked Kircher into starting a tournament in another “deadsville” period, Memorial Day weekend. Now it’s the Nike State Pro-Am. Besides his golf, skiing, boating, and interest in the Red Wings – he had seats right behind the goal in the Olympia Stadium days, Johnson was an accomplished artist. One of his favorite subjects was clowns and one of his paintings is in the Michigan Golf Hall of Fame collections of members’ memorabilia. Grosse Ile members and friends of Johnson celebrated his 90th birthday at the club and unveiled an exhibition of his many trophies, medals and awards received over the years. There’s a full length painting of Johnson with trousers as colorful as a tropical garden. “I’ve had a fantastic run,” Johnson said when he was a guest of honor at the 100th Michigan Amateur in 2011 at the Heather course, his favorite, at Boyne Highlands. Fittingly, he was wearing a sweater of many colors.

During Mike's Course - Mike and Billy discuss Billy's trip to Virginia CC and Billy's new workout regiment while on the golf course.  Since focusing her skills as a landscape painter to recreate some of the world's most beautiful golf holes, Linda Hartough has become recognized as one of golf's leading artists. So extraordinary and realistic is her attention to detail that her oil paintings seem to come alive with a clarity that surpasses the camera. Her work has gained international fame. She is the only artist ever commissioned by the United States Golf Association and the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews to do the annual, official paintings and prints for the U.S. Open and British Open Championships. She has painted prestigious golf courses from the U.S. to Scotland to Hong Kong. Her paintings are so admired that they have earned a place on two ABC Television Golf Specials on famous golf holes hosted by Jack Nicklaus. Her paintings are in the collections of such famous clubs as Augusta National, Pine Valley and Laurel Valley. Hartough originals are also included in the private collections of Jack Nicklaus, Robert Trent Jones and Rees Jones.   Linda Hartough calls into the show - a confirmed artist since the age of six, Linda was raised in the picturesque country sides of Wilmington, Delaware and Louisville, Kentucky. Much of her early career was spent in Chicago where, after receiving her Fine Arts degree from the prestigious School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 1970, she made a living by selling her paintings locally. In 1980, Linda moved to South Carolina near Hilton Head where, she painted landscapes, portraits and horses.   In 1984, Augusta National Golf Club commissioned her to paint the famed 13th hole, thus beginning her golf landscape career. After an enormous response to her work at the 1988 PGA Show in Orlando, Linda focused her career entirely on golf landscapes. Since that time, Linda's work has enjoyed unparalleled status in the golf world, while receiving international acclaim including Golf Digest's "Lifetime Achievement Award." Linda is privileged to be a Founding Trustee of the Academy of Golf Art, a professional society of golf artists established in 2004 to create an awareness and appreciation of golf art as a valuable segment of fine art.   Linda's approach to capturing a great golf hole is by spending a week or more at each course, taking photographs at different times of the day to capture all possible lights. She then figures out what is important or memorable in each view of a hole and makes sure this is included in the painting. Her memory serves as a less objective image of the hole. The combination of the two provides the unique view found in each of her paintings.  "I really enjoy painting golf landscape. It is some of the most beautiful and varied landscape in the world combined with a deep, historical sense of tradition that transcends time. The painting is a success when both elements emerge."Visit  www.tourstrikershop.com and use the promo code "GTR" for FREE shipping on the Tour Striker!  Click Here for more information on the GTR Shag Bag Membership - online golf instruction, great prizes and more! Avila Beach Golf Resort - www.avilabeachresort.com Blacklake Golf Resort - www.blacklake.com Inn at Avila Beach - www.avilabeachca.com Avila LaFonda Hotel - www.avilalafondahotel.com Slickstix - www.slickstix.com Adams Golf - www.adamsgolf.com For 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. 

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