Colby Johannson, Par Six Golf Media Inc. | Episode No. 493
The Wednesday Match Play Podcast, brought to you by Eden Mill St Andrews
Release Date: 01/28/2026
The Wednesday Match Play Podcast, brought to you by Eden Mill St Andrews
Club Solutions Group is an IT and technology consulting firm focused on private clubs, helping them improve operations, security, and the member experience through services like managed IT, data analytics, cybersecurity, and technology strategy. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast, brought to you by Eden Mill St Andrews, Ricky shares the story behind his name and how he first connected with Ric, CEO of Club Solutions Group. He dives into his experience taking the PAT, his journey to joining Club Solutions Group, and provides an overview of the company’s core services. Ricky...
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Trilogy® Golf Club at La Quinta is a premier desert golf experience set against the stunning Santa Rosa Mountains. Designed by Gary Panks, it combines scenic beauty, strategic design, and tour-level history, offering players a challenging yet enjoyable round in the heart of the Coachella Valley. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast, brought to you by Eden Mill St Andrews, Derek shares his journey to Trilogy® Golf Club at La Quinta, dives into the club’s amenities, and highlights the homes on property. He walks us through what a typical day looks like and gives a great...
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Loiale is a software platform designed to help businesses increase customer retention, loyalty, and revenue using AI-driven tools, especially for membership-based brands, retail and e-commerce, clubs, restaurants, and similar businesses. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast, brought to you by Eden Mill St Andrews, Romà shares where the idea for Loiale originated and the pivotal turning point that sparked him to bring the brand to life. He explains the meaning behind the name and outlines the nonnegotiables he committed to when building the company. He also reflects on the...
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Dr. Rob Bell is a sports psychology coach, mental toughness expert, author, and keynote speaker who works with athletes, teams, and business leaders to help them perform at their best under pressure. Drawing on his background in sport psychology and years of consulting with elite performers, he helps people build resilience, sharpen focus, and turn setbacks into opportunities for growth and peak performance. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast, brought to you by Eden Mill St Andrews, Dr. Rob talks about his journey with mental toughness, his education, and competing in the...
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GolfCask is a lifestyle community and media brand that blends golf, whiskey, and cigar culture into one experience for enthusiasts who enjoy the camaraderie, stories, and rituals around these passions. At its core, it is built around the "19th hole" feeling. The part of golf that happens after the round, when people replay shots, swap stories, and unwind together. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast, brought to you by Eden Mill St Andrews, Brian gives an overview of GolfCask, shares where the idea came from, and dives into his passion for whiskey. He talks about the bottles he...
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Josh Smith is a landscape oil painter whose work has become a favorite among top golf architects, PGA Tour players, and natural golf lovers, with supporters like Tom Doak, Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw, and Tom Lehman. His paintings have been featured at iconic West Coast clubs like Bandon Dunes, Pebble Beach, San Francisco Golf Club, and Cypress Point, and he recently expanded into plein air painting after starting his career in Sedona, Arizona. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast, brought to you by Eden Mill St Andrews, we talk about his work at Orinda Country Club, get an update...
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On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast, brought to you by Eden Mill St Andrews, Colby shares how he got started, the content he was creating on YouTube, the services his company offers, and the process and plans behind their work. He also highlights some of their clients, explains their core values, introduces the team, and reflects on his time working in the film industry. This was an energetic conversation, and it an honor having Colby on the show. Let's tee off.