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Episode 074 074 I Innovation, Opportunity, and Pathways into Golf with Sandra Burton with Sandra Burton Summary In this special episode of the Women in Golf Study, we sit down with Sandra Burton, co-founder of PondHawk, to uncover her remarkable career journey, from the world of energy economics to driving innovation in the golf industry. […]
Episode 073 073 I Design DNA and Stewardship in Golf Architecture with Andy Staples with Andy Staples Summary Golf course architect Andy Staples (Staples Golf Design) joins Tyler to trace his path from sketching a nine-tee, one-green “course” at age 12 to leading restorations and renovations across North America. They dig into classic influences (Langford […]
Episode 072 Lessons from a Cruel Summer with Steve McDonald with Steve McDonald Golf course consultant Steve McDonald (Turfgrass Disease Solutions) joins Tyler to talk straight about the season that tested everyone: winter-kill into heat, high dew points, and zero recovery windows—aka environmental whiplash. They dig into why there’s no perfect time to aerify, managing […]
Episode 071 071 I Authentic Leadership, Member Experience & Industry Trends with Colin Burns with Chris Fletcher Colin Burns on Authentic Leadership, Member Experience & Industry Trends In this conversation, Colin Burns opens up about his remarkable 30+ year career in the private club industry, charting an unexpected path from his family’s restaurant business in […]
Episode 070 070 I Building Old Sawmill: Leadership, Agronomy, and a New Vision for Golf with Chris Fletcher with Chris Fletcher Chris Fletcher on Building Old Sawmill: Leadership, Agronomy, and a New Vision for GolfChris Fletcher joins the podcast to share his path through nearly three decades in the golf industry, the mentors who guided […]
Episode 069 069 I The Ramey Method: Transforming Fear into Leadership Influence with Scott Ramey with Scott Ramey The Ramey Method: Transforming Fear into Leadership Influence with Scott Ramey In this episode, executive coach Scott Ramey shares lessons from his 32-year corporate career and introduces his Resonance Edge framework for leadership communication. Scott discusses best […]
Episode 068 068 I Turf, Tech, and Taking Risks: Leadership Lessons with Jason VanBuskirk with Jason VanBuskirk Turf, Tech, and Taking Risks: Leadership Lessons with Jason VanBuskirk On this episode of Leadership on the Links, we sit down with Jason VanBuskirk—a golf course superintendent turned tech entrepreneur—whose journey from turfgrass to tech has reshaped how […]
Episode 067 067 I Innovative Drainage Solutions: A Conversation with Mark Luckhardt of Turf Rehab with Mark Luckhardt of Turf Rehab In this episode, we sit down with Mark Luckhardt, co-founder of Turf Rehab, to explore his 30+ year career in golf course construction and drainage innovation. From his early days as an assistant superintendent […]
Episode 066 066 I Leadership Lessons & Legacy in Turf with Mark Jordan In this candid and insightful conversation, Mark Jordan—former GCSAA President and long-time leader at Westfield Country Club—joins Tyler Bloom to reflect on a 45+ year career in golf course management and his next chapter post-retirement. This episode is packed with career wisdom, […]
Powerful Ways to Set Yourself Apart as a Superintendent with guest Patrick Michener What sets good superintendents apart from great ones is their business ability. The most successful superintendents bring a higher-level thought process to their leaders, club members, and team. Patrick Michener shares how you can become that irreplaceable leader. Patrick has been the […]