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Out of the Ordinary, Part 2 - Rob Collins, Designer and Architect of Sweetens Cove
Episode 10
In part 2 of this episode, Rob and I discuss our first experiences playing the old course in St. Andrews, its impact on his design principles and view of the game, Rob’s dream design scenarios, a tea…
Published on 6 years, 7 months ago
Out of the Ordinary, Part 1 - Rob Collins, Designer and Architect of Sweetens Cove
Episode 9
In this two-part episode, I spoke with Rob Collins, the golf course architect, designer, and influential force behind Sweetens Cove in South Pittsburg, Tennessee. In part 1, we talk about the creatio…
Published on 6 years, 7 months ago
Just Breathe - Dr. Joe Parent, Author of ZenGolf
Episode 8
On this very special episode I speak with Dr. Joseph Parent, author of the best selling book Zen Golf. Dr. Joe has been a PGA tour instructor for the last 35 years has changed the way golf is taught …
Published on 6 years, 8 months ago
On The Road - Patrick Koenig, the RGV Tour
Episode 7
In this episode, we spoke with the founder of the RGV Tour, Patrick Koenig. On January 31, 2018, Patrick set out in his appropriately named “recreational golf vehicle” to play as much golf as humanly…
Published on 6 years, 9 months ago
The Doctors of Golf - Maxwell Evans, PGA teaching professional at SmartGolf & Fitness
Episode 6
In this episode of the Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, we spoke with Maxwell Evans, PGA teaching professional at SmartGolf & Fitness in Chicago. Max represents the next wave of instructors who util…
Published on 6 years, 9 months ago
The Old Pro - Mike Harmon, PGA, Director of Golf at Secession Golf Club
Episode 5
In this episode, our guest is Mike Harmon, PGA professional, and the director of golf at Secession Golf Club in Beaufort, South Carolina. When we asked Mike to highlight some of his golf accomplishme…
Published on 6 years, 10 months ago
Your Friendly Neighborhood PGA Pro - Carrie Williams, Exec. Dir. of the IL PGA of America
Episode 4
In this episode we’re speaking with Carrie Williams, the executive director of the Illinois section for the PGA of America. As the largest sports organization in the world, the PGA of America runs so…
Published on 6 years, 11 months ago
Golf, Life and Royal County Down - Kevin Dorrian, Caddie at Royal County Down
Episode 3
When traveling to Ireland to play the oldest and most well-known golf clubs in the world, one might stand out: Royal County Down. I've played it twice before, but this time was unique and special bec…
Published on 7 years ago
The Don - Don Pieper, GM and Director of Golf at the Merit Club
Episode 2
Our first guest on the NewClub podcast is Don Pieper, PGA, the general manager and director of golf at the Merit Club in Libertyville, Illinois. Hear about how Don got into the golf business, why he’…
Published on 7 years, 1 month ago
The Business of Golf - Steve Skinner, CEO of KemperSports & KemperLesnik
Episode 1
Some analysts say the golf business is dwindling. Others contest that after years of decline, the industry has stabilized and is now positioned for a resurgence. Regardless of what the stats show, th…
Published on 7 years, 1 month ago