Rich Beem (@beemerpga) joins us on this episode.
Rich is a golf commentator and analyst on Sky Sports, and a former member of the PGA and European Tours. Of his four professional wins, he is best known for his victory at the 2002 PGA Championship over Tiger Woods.
In this episode, we learn more about his journey from selling cell phones to winning on the PGA Tour, how getting comfortable affected his performance, being adaptable rather than having a process, and more.
Read MoreErika Larkin (@erikalarkingolf) joins us on this episode.
Erika is the Director of Instruction at The Club at Creighton Farms and is one of the best golf instructors in the nation. She has been named the No. 1 Teacher in Virginia since 2014 among many other accolades.
In this episode, we learn more about her unique journey to becoming a golf instructor, why she teaches golf, women in the golf industry, her coaching philosophy, and more.
Read MoreDanny Wax (@danny_wax) joins us on this episode.
Danny is the Founder and CEO of Forelinx, an online platform where you can play fantasy golf, book tee-times, and play hundreds of courses with one membership. His mission is to help people play more golf, and is playing a big part in growing the game.
In this episode, we learn more about the roots, growth, and future of Forelinx; lessons he learned from golf; his thoughts on the current state and future of country clubs; and the future fan engagement in golf.
Read MoreTed Gleason (@ted_gleason) joins us on this episode.
Ted is the Founder of Road to College Golf, and is a mentor and coach to many junior golfers by helping them navigate junior golf and the college process. Prior to fully dedicating his time to junior golfers, Ted was the Head Coach at the University of Southern California and Southern Methodist University, played professionally, and played collegiate golf at UCLA.
In this episode, we learn more about how Eddie Merrins impacted his golf, life, and everything between; his advice to junior golfers and their families; his unconventional journey at UCLA; and more.
Read MoreErik Anders Lang (@erikanderslang) joins us on this episode.
Erik is a Director and Filmmaker amongst many other roles, and the Host of Adventures in Golf, a popular YouTube series on Skratch TV. He has taken his audience to a multitude of countries from Scotland to Nepal, and a variety of experiences from playing slum golf in India and nude golf in Florida. He also shares all the behind the scenes of his travels on his YouTube Channel.
In this episode, we dig deeper into his story on how and why he started his current career; thoughts on golf's traditions, culture, and future; and the coolest, craziest, and most untraditional experiences playing golf around the world.
Erik's Podcast: The Erik Anders Lang Show: Golf - Travel - Comedy
Erik's YouTube: Erik Anders Lang
Jamie Mulligan joins us on this episode.
Jamie is the CEO of Virginia Country Club in Long Beach, CA. He is also one of the best golf instructors in the nation and was named Golf Magazine’s Top 100 Teachers in America. Jamie has coached Patrick Cantlay since he was 7 years old, and works with many other PGA TOUR players.
In this episode, he shares his concept of “The Wheel,” how he balances being a CEO and a top golf instructor, his advice in getting into the golf industry, and more.
Read MoreLance Gill (@lgp_inc), Jason Glass (@jasonglasslab), and Mark Blackburn (@blackburngolf) join us on this episode.
Lance is the President of LG Performance and the Co-Director of the Titleist Performance Institute Fitness Advisory Board alongside Jason. He was named as one of Golf Digest’s 50 Best Golf-Fitness Trainers in America.
Jason owns and operates Tour Performance Lab and Kinetic Golf Performance and is one of the world’s best Rotational Strength and Conditioning Specialists. He has worked with numerous PGA TOUR Players and many other professional athletes, including the NFL and NHL.
Mark is the founder of Blackburn Golf and was named Golf Magazine’s Top-100 Teachers in America and Golf Digest’s 50 Best Teachers in America. He has worked with numerous PGA TOUR players and continues to work with golfers of all levels as Director of Instruction at Blackburn Golf Academy.
In this episode, they share their experience and knowledge on TPI, the trajectory of the golf industry, the art of coaching, achieving your goals and dreams, and more.
Read MoreThomas Plummer (@thomas_plummer_) joins us on this episode.
Thomas has been working in fitness over 40 years and is one of the most influential individuals in the fitness industry today. He is the founder of the Thomas Plummer Company which eventually became the National Fitness Business Alliance (NFBA). He speaks at 20+ workshops each year worldwide and advises thousands of fitness professionals on insights about fitness trends and business fundamentals in sales, marketing, staffing, programming, and more.
In this episode, he shares his thoughts on the future of the fitness industry, the effect of quarantine on different individuals, the key to successful gyms, how to interact with clients, and his philosophy behind what he presents to us.
Read MoreReed Dickens joins us on this episode.
Reed is a former White House Assistant Press Secretary under George W. Bush, the Co-Founder and former CEO of Marucci Sports, Co-Founder and Chairman of EQtainment, and Founder and Chairman of LA Golf Partners. Born and raised in Louisiana, Reed shares his story on how he got to the White House and his experiences since.
In this episode, he shares his insightful perspectives on communication and the media; marketing vs. sales; education; his passion; and more.
Read MoreDavid Woods (@davidwoodspga) and Martin Chuck (@tourstrikergolf) joins us for this episode.
David is the Director of Golf at the Vintage Club and is the former coach of Masters Champion Mike Weir. Martin is a Top-100 coach and started the Tour Striker Academy, and has consulted and taught PGA TOUR Winners, Ryder Cup, President’s Cup, and Major Champions. Together, they've created the PlaneMate training aid that has helped many golfers feel a professional takeaway and transition.
In this episode, we learn more about their journey to success and experience as immigrants; perspectives on service, networking, and training aids; and their advice for young professionals in the golf industry.
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