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In this episode, we take a tour-de-force of recent topics surrounding men's pro golf. We cover the latest developments with the PGA Tour Enterprises deal, cover what's new in golf fashion and break down the scene at the PGA Show. Enjoy!
In this episode, Roberto and Dan dive deep into the Strategic Sports Group (SSG), a conglomerate of influential businesspeople looking to make an investment in the PGA Tour. We discuss who the key people behind SSG are, what might make them intriguing to the Tour, whether this means good things for the Saudi Public Investment Fund and more.
At the end, Roberto and Dan make some quick and fun predictions for the 2024 season.
In this episode, we explore the stories of two Golf Courses that closed their doors during the Golf boom: Ravenaux Country Club (Spring, TX) and Sherwood Forest Country Club (Baton Rouge, LA). Alex Lidback shares his perspective as a former member of Ravenaux. Frank Gumpert is a PGA Professional who and former Head Pro at Sherwood Forest. Both Alex and Frank bring their perspectives on what happened at their clubs and whether these are cautionary stories for the growth of Golf more broadly.
In this short series, the Course Record Show dives into some of the nuances overshadowed by the growth of golf during Covid. We explore whether the growth is sustainable and what it will take to it to continue. Then we bring in Lincoln Duff, who has made a career at the intersection of golf and Real Estate to explore which of our opinions carry water and which don't. Enjoy!
On this episode, Roberto and Dan catch up on RC's behind the ropes experience at the ANWA and Masters. We also recap 2 years of CRS, recapping highlights from the show and our most profound takeaways. Thanks to our listeners for the amazing support you've shown!
In this episode, we talk to Geoff Shackelford. Geoff's has had an interesting career in golf, authoring 11 books, designing golf courses, frequently appearing on the Golf Channel, and co-hosting 2 podcasts (McKellar and State of the Game). We discuss Geoff's new book "Golf Architecture for Normal People" (coming this June), the publishing business, the state of golf media and Geoff's newsletter "The Quadrilateral." Enjoy!
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. 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.
Roberto gives us the scoop on what the PGA Show was like this year. We discuss the biggest trends, novelties and intricacies of Golf's biggest trade show and the people that make it all happen, including some past Course Record Show guests.
