Episode 74: Bodo Sieber, CEO Tagmarshal & Joey Walters, General Manager, Tagmarshal; Jeff Price, Chief Commercial Officer of the PGA of America & Charles Dillahunt, Strategic Adjunct to the Chief Executive & Chief People Officer for the PGA of America
Release Date: 08/25/2021
Episode 98: Don Rea + Jay Karen (2024 Recap) | Ronnie Miles (NGCOA)
Golf Business Podcast
Join Jay Karen (NGCOA CEO) and Don Rea, PGA (Owner, Augusta Ranch GC) as we put a bow on another eventful year in the golf industry. Not only is this the FINAL episode of 2024, but it's also the FIRST for Don Rea as President of the PGA of America. Find out what's on Don's radar, and the role course owners from coast to coast play in continuing to strengthen our industry. Plus, Jay and Don review the top stories of 2024 and look ahead to how these items could positively or negatively impact your golf business in 2025. Then Episode 5 of Golf Business LIVE with Michael Williams returns....
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Episode 97: Ross Liggett + Del Ratcliffe (AI Conversation) | Mike Bremer (Relay)
Golf Business Podcast
Listen in as Jay Karen (CEO, NGCOA) and Don Rea, PGA (Vice President, PGA of America) welcome special guests Ross Liggett, Founder and Managing Partner at Metolius Golf, and Del Ratcliffe, COO of Pinnacle Golf Properties and President of CourseRev AI to the show. Listen in as they cover all corners of AI in this episode of Golf Business LIVE – including a look at how golfers are currently engaging with AI, how owner/operators are relying on AI, and all areas in between. Then Episode 5 of 2024 Golf Business LIVE – Tech Talks returns with special guest Mike Bremer, Sales Manager at...
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Episode 96: Bryan Bros | Jason Pearsall (Club Caddie)
Golf Business Podcast
Listen in as Jay Karen (CEO, NGCOA) and Don Rea, PGA (Vice President, PGA of America) welcome special guests Wesley and George Bryan to the show. The Bryan Brothers catapulted themselves to success by recording golf trick shots on their Youtube channel, eventually growing their audience to over 300K followers. Wesley also has found success on the PGA TOUR (highlighted by a victory at the 2017 RBC Heritage at Harbour Town). And now... you guessed it, they bought their own golf course! Discover the Bryan Brother’s journey into golf course operations, and how they are using their facility as a...
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Episode 95: Lee Trevino | Chris Nowak (PGA HOPE)
Golf Business Podcast
BEST OF → For this special episode of the Golf Business podcast, listen in on a few of the highlights from an unforgettable Q&A at NGCOA’s 2024 Golf Business Conference in Orlando, Fla., on January 24, 2024. National Golf Course Owners Association CEO Jay Karen welcomed golf legend and six-time major championship winner Lee Trevino, and they discussed countless stories, successes, and signature moments from the champion's career. Trevino was presented with the 2024 Award of Merit, NGCOA’s highest honor, earlier that afternoon. Then host Michael Williams talks with Chris Nowak,...
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Episode 94: Greg Nathan (National Golf Foundation) | Lauren Dudding (Paylocity)
Golf Business Podcast
Description: Listen in as Jay Karen (CEO, NGCOA) and Don Rea, PGA (Vice President, PGA of America) recap a busy past few months, take a peek at what’s in store for 2024, and sit down with special guest Greg Nathan, President and Chief Operating Officer of the National Golf Foundation (NGF). Jay, Don and Greg react to eye-opening industry data, discuss their takeaways from NGCOA’s recently released 2024 Golf Industry Compensation and Benefits Report, and look ahead to the new year as NGF has announced Greg Nathan will take the helm as their CEO starting January 1. Then, host Michael...
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Episode 93: Allison George + Del Ratcliffe (Owner to Owner) | Jason Pearsall (Club Caddie)
Golf Business Podcast
Listen in as Michael Williams sits down with Allison George, owner of Toad Valley Golf Course, and Del Ratcliffe of Ratcliffe Golf Services, as they dive into the ins and outs of golf operations at their respective courses. From late equipment deliveries to managing an unprecedented increase in rounds played, learn how they continue to keep the ball rolling true at their clubs! Then, Michael welcomes Jason Pearsall, CEO of Club Caddie and Managing Partner of Warren Valley Golf Course in for a House Chat. Discover how Club Caddie’s new software is allowing owner/operators to track the...
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Episode 92: Eleanor Brown (Southworth Development) | Bryan Hunt (Toptracer)
Golf Business Podcast
Listen in as Michael Williams sits down with Eleanor Brown, Director of Sustainability at Southworth Development, as they dive into the exciting ways owner/operators can make their facilities more environmentally friendly. Recorded on the heels of Earth Day, listen in to learn about practical ways to reduce water usage, improve carbon emissions and provide habitats for wildlife at your facility. What operational insights can you glean from this seasoned environmental expert? Then, Michael welcomes Bryan Hunt from Toptracer, an NGCOA Executive Partner, for a House Chat. Discover the...
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Episode 91: Rep. Nancy Mace (SC-01) | Ken Reynolds (aboutGOLF)
Golf Business Podcast
Jay Karen (NGCOA CEO) and Don Rea, Vice President, PGA of America sit down with special guest Rep. Nancy Mace (SC-01) for the April 2023 edition of Golf Business LIVE. They’ll fill you in on the latest industry news and trends, and preview the upcoming (and in-person) National Golf Day 2023. Plus, as co-chair of the newly-formed Congressional Golf Caucus, hear what the congresswoman has on her golf industry radar. As an owner/operator, what emerging legislation should you be keeping an eye on? Then, Golf Business LIVE host Michael Williams welcomes Ken Reynolds, Vice President...
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Episode 90: Jeff Hoag + Justin Smith (Owner to Owner) | 100GROUP
Golf Business Podcast
Golf Business LIVE with Michael Williams returns with our fan favorite Owner-to-Owner segment! Listen in as Michael checks in with Jeff Hoag of Scott Lake Golf Course and Justin Smith of Olde Homestead Golf Club to see how they are managing their golf operations during the cold winter months. What insights can you glean from these seasoned operators about running your facility during the off season? Then, Michael welcomes Sarah McKee, Partner, and Trevor Bastien, Director of Sales, for 100GROUP,, an NGCOA Smart Buy Marketplace partner! In this House Chat, learn how 100GROUP’s...
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Episode 89: Steve Tanner (PGA Player Engagement) | Jonathan Wride (Supreme Golf)
Golf Business Podcast
It’s the first Golf Business Podcast of 2023! We kick things off with a talk about all things player engagement in our Inside Golf Business segment! Host Michael Williams sits down with PGA of America's Steve Tanner to discuss how teaching programs for golfers of all ages are specifically geared to help develop a passion for the game – and the risk-free (and revenue-enhancing) ways course owners can play a part. Then, for the first House Chat of the new year, Michael welcomes Jonathan Wride, CEO of Supreme Golf, the brand new sponsor of Golf Business LIVE and the latest NGCOA...
info_outlineIn the House Chat segment, on-course optimization experts Bodo Sieber, CEO Tagmarshal and Joey Walters, General Manager, Tagmarshal, our newest NGCOA partners, share their insights into how top golf courses like Valhalla, Bandon Dunes, Cog Hill, Baltusrol, Olympia Fields and others, use data and technology to achieve important business goals including, operating more efficiently, creating excellent player experiences, managing increased course traffic, and maximizing revenue. We also discuss which factors make or break the player experience and how these can be managed effectively, by using data, implementing new processes and communicating effectively, to achieve success.
In the Inside Golf Business segment, Jeff Price, Chief Commercial Officer of the PGA of America and Charles Dillahunt, Strategic Adjunct to the Chief Executive and Chief People Officer for the PGA of America discuss "Make Golf Your Thing" … a recently launched collaborative effort across the golf industry to ensure the future of golf is open to everyone. This multi-faceted, multi-year campaign works to invite more people to the sport from all backgrounds to enjoy the game of a lifetime – their way. The movement is underway, and we hope you’ll join us to learn more!