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Jeff and Tara Ciecko run CK Golf Solutions, a company helping golf course owners and operators make more money! Located in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Jeff and Tara offer insight on websites, mobile technology and provide monthly reporting of Key Performance Indicators.  On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by MemberText you will learn more about their company, all...

Imagine the PERFECT golfing adventure. Golf Duel can help you be creative AND experience that dream. Inspired by the "Duel in the Sun" Michael McLaughlan has created a business model to get you and your friends on some of the most prestigious courses in the world for a Ryder Cup type golf experience. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by MemberText Michael will give you...

Passion Graham is the Clubhouse Manager at No. 7 at Desert Mountain, a private facility located in Scottsdale, Arizona. She is involved with CMAA and was recently named among 26 managers singled out as "Fabulous Under 40".  On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by MemberText you will learn more about her journey to Desert Mountain Club, her time with CMAA, what a normal day...

Suzy Whaley is the Director of Instruction at The Country Club at Mirasol, sits on both the ANNIKA Foundation Board and the PGA TOUR Policy Board, is a PGA Master Professional AND is the first woman ever elected to serve as an Officer of the PGA of America. On this, the 200th episode of The Wednesday Match Play presented by MemberText, Suzy talks about her journey with the PGA, her passion for tea...

When I lived in Florida I connected with Melissa Hansen, membership & marketing director at The Club at Olde Cypress. We stayed in touch and figured it would be fun to have her on the show during Women's Golf Month. She also has a consulting business on the side and is a leader in the private club world.  On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by MemberText you will learn mo...

This month I am dedicating the podcast to Women's Golf Month. We kick things off with Jenn Holt, a Class A LPGA Teaching Professional based out of Murrieta Valley Golf Range in Temecula, California. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by MemberText Jenn talks about the range, a connection to PGA TOUR player Rickie Fowler, her journey with the LPGA, her time at San Diego S...

If you listen to Private Club Radio, then you've heard the name Peter Nanula before. He is a regular guest on the show and they recently started a spinoff called Board Chats. Peter runs Concert Golf Partners, a boutique owner/operator of upscale private clubs nationwide. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by MemberText Peter talks more about his company, the different cl...

I'm a sucker for scorecards and yardage books. I have a stack on my desk, actually. Sure golf carts have GPS and I use an app on my phone, but there's just something about a yardage book in my hands that's tough to beat. That's where Bench Craft Company comes in. In addition to custom yardage books, they are producing tee sings, display boards and golf ball washers. On this episode of The Wednesda...

Christopher Alvarez is the Clubhouse Manager at Wyndemere Country Club, a member-owned private facility located in Naples, Florida. He has a background in F&B and a passion for member and guest satisfaction. He is a member of CMAA and will be sitting for his CCM later this year. He's also part of the reason why I wear a suit to work every day! On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play presented...

When traveling the world, how do you book tee times? Do you call the golf shop or book online? Maybe email the pro? That's where golfscape comes in. It doesn't matter where you travel, they work with public and private courses around the world and make it easy to book tee times.  On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by MemberText you will hear from co-founder Daniel Shoar...

No question fitness plays a big part of our lives right now, and you're seeing that trend translate to different sports, golf included. Tiger might be somewhat responsible for that. That's why I wanted to get John Paul Guidry on the show to talk about what he's doing in health & wellness.  On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by MemberText you will learn more about his tim...

Jesse Halstad has been through a lot over the years. While in Santa Rosa, he has battled wildfires and now is in the middle of a worldwide pandemic that has forced the club to temporarily close. But with every disaster that comes his way, he remains calm and is stronger when the dust settles.  On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by MemberText you will learn more about Jes...

The guys over at Take Pride Golf Supply provide the most unique golf accessories that look good, feel good and play good. That is their mission and passion as they strive to have fun on the golf course. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play presented by MemberText you will learn more about this niche brand, all the different products they offer, including Take Pride Golf Patches, and their r...

There are a myriad of companies out there offering website design, SEO, PPC and Facebook advertising. But what sets them apart from the competition? Companies like Long Drive Agency have found a niche offering these services to golf courses and country clubs. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play presented by MemberText you will learn more about the services they offer, their location in McK...

When I lived in Indiana, I met a guy named Peter Hart. We worked together, played golf and have stayed in touch over the years. We were recently chatting about his new project called Homestretch Golf, a pari-mutuel betting solution. Pete is working with David Knox on this project. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by MemberText you will learn more about Homestretch Golf...

Last year Claude came on this show talking about everything he's doing to grow the game on the island of Maui. Now he's back to promote his latest creation, Virtual Golf Academy. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by MemberText you will learn all about Virtual Golf Academy, the number of videos he has produced and the different types of memberships available. He also tal...

When I lived in SW Florida I connected with @FearTheSkirt on Twitter. She eventually came to visit and we've stayed in touch ever since. She is a member at TPC Sugarloaf and was kind enough to introduce me to Chris Weinhold, the GM at TPC Twin Cities.  On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by MemberText you will learn more about his time at TPC Twin Cities, all of the diffe...

Later this year Sheryl and I will be boarding a plane for SE Asia. We plan to visit Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia. Chatting with my good friend Bill Healey about this trip, he recommended I check out Phokeethra Country Club. Turns out he's there and knows the Golf Manager at Phokeethra, Fabrice Ho. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by MemberText you will get...

A few months ago Barry Friedman and I were talking about Andrew Johnson. They worked together at Isleworth. Think he has some good stories about Tiger?  On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play presented by MemberText you will learn more about his time at Isleworth, his win at the 2005 Cleveland Open, his thoughts on training aids, and what he charges for a golf lesson. Andrew also talks about...

A few weeks ago Grooveit Brush reached out to me on Instagram. We stayed in touch, I ordered a brush and I invited them to be on the show. Come on, it's a brush. What is there to talk about? Actually, a lot!  On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by MemberText, you will learn more about the brush, where Clint came up with the idea, other uses for the Grooveit Brush, how muc...

Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, the Patriot Golf Foundation is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to benefiting military veterans and their families through its fundraising efforts and mentoring programs.  On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by MemberText you will learn more about the history of this organization, their 1, 2 and 3 day golf schools, their fundraisin...

You'll never find me grinding on the range or rolling putts on the practice putting green. I'd rather play. That's why Bob and I get along so well! Bob is the man behind G P S Player's Academy and is focused on doing the work on the golf course, not on the range.  On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by MemberText you will get an overview of G P S, what the PNWPGA Deacon P...

2nd Swing Golf sells golf clubs, shoes, headcovers, bags, balls, GPS... You name it! Just visit 2ndswing.com to get an idea on the plethora of products they sell. When I lived in Scottsdale, I spent a lot of money at 2nd Swing. Made a little money, too!  On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play presented by MemberText, you will learn more about their fitting process, their relationship with The...

Rob Spellman is the founder and publisher of Golf Aficionado, a digital golf magazine. He and his team travel the world looking for the best golf products, courses and resorts. Golf Aficionado contains content curated for many popular golf destinations around the globe and is available for free at golfaficionadomag.com. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by MemberText, y...

When I play golf, I oftentimes am more excited about the bar or restaurant we are going to after we play than I am about the round itself! That's where Golf Kitchen comes in! Diana DeLucia has built something special here and I've been following along since she launched this brand and it just keeps getting better! On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by MemberText Diana gi...