Walter Lis

Chicago Golf Report

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The Chicago Golf Report Podcast brings the best of golf in Chicago to you featuring exclusive interviews with some of top newsmakers in the Chicagoland golf community.

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Walter Lis

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Karl Morris on the Mental Game of Golf: Why Attention Is the Currency of Performance 27.06.2026 23:44

There may not be a more important skill in golf than the ability to access your best swing when it matters most. In the latest episode of Chicago Golf Report […]

How AI Is Changing Golf Course Operations | BK Browne, Founder of SpeakSport 18.06.2026 21:01

The golf industry has embraced technology in countless ways over the past decade, from GPS-enabled golf carts and advanced launch monitors to sophisticated online tee sheet systems. Yet one area […]

Dr. Richard Berger on the Future of Joint Replacement and Returning to Golf Faster 25.05.2026 18:50

For many golfers, chronic knee or hip pain slowly chips away at the joy of the game. Walking 18 holes becomes difficult. Swings become shorter and more protective. Simple movements […]

How Twilight Golf Is Changing the Way Recreational Golfers Play the Game 09.04.2026 32:09

In our latest Chicago Golf Report Podcast, Nick Conrad shares how Twilight Golf has built a national league model that now manages more than 250,000 rounds annually — all focused […]

The Elevation of Golf Performance: Inside Mike Mandakas’ Return to Olympia Fields 03.04.2026 22:50

In a rapidly evolving golf landscape, few stories better capture the intersection of tradition and innovation than the return of Mike Mandakas to Olympia Fields Country Club. Now serving as […]

The Future of Golf Operations: Inside Landscapes Golf Management with Mark Mattingly 25.03.2026 29:07

The golf industry is evolving faster than at any point in the past 30 years—and much of that transformation is happening behind the scenes. In this episode of the Chicago […]

The Evolution and Modernization of Chicago Golf: A Conversation with Matt McIntee of Troon 11.03.2026 29:29

In this episode of the Chicago Golf Report Podcast, we talk with Matt McIntee, a longtime golf industry leader whose career spans the Crown family’s golf portfolio, Green Golf Partners, […]

The Philosophy and Practice of Golf Course Architecture: A Conversation with Greg Martin 04.03.2026 17:33

What makes a golf course truly great? Is it length, difficulty, dramatic visuals, or something more subtle that reveals itself only after repeated rounds? In this episode of the Chicago […]

Megalodome Golf – The World’s First Full-Scale Indoor Golf Course? 15.02.2026 21:49

In this episode of Chicago Golf Report, we talk with Bertrand Quentin, one the founders of Megalodome Golf, to discuss one of the most ambitious golf projects ever proposed — […]

The Chicago Indoor Golf Boom: Lessons from The Haven in Palos Heights 14.02.2026 19:02

In this episode of the Chicago Golf Report Podcast, we meet Don Borschel, founder of The Haven Indoor Golf in Palos Heights, Illinois, to break down what it really takes […]

How Whoosh Is Reinventing Club & Golf Operations 06.02.2026 19:54

In this episode, we sit down with Colin Read, founder of Whoosh, to explore how modern technology is transforming private clubs, public golf courses, and the fast-growing indoor golf simulator […]

Roger Steele and the TGL 18.01.2026 24:45

Chicago’s unofficial golf ambassador Roger Steele joins the Chicago Golf Report Podcast to break down where golf is headed and why TGL could change the way fans experience the game. Roger […]

Alex Bennett of the PGA Tour Performance Center 16.12.2025 25:02

In this episode of the Chicago Golf Report Podcast, we sit down with Alex Bennett — Director of Athletic Performance at the PGA Tour Performance Center — for a deep […]

Jim Schiavo of Topgolf Naperville 22.11.2025 15:50

In this all-new Chicago Golf Report Podcast episode, we go behind the scenes with Jim Schiavo, the dynamic General Manager of Topgolf Naperville—one of Chicagoland’s most popular year-round golf and […]

Dan Dinelli of North Shore Country Club 08.11.2025 20:56

In this episode of the Chicago Golf Report Podcast, we dive deep into the mind and methods of Dan Dinelli, the legendary superintendent of North Shore Country Club. With over […]

Steve Ciancio and Josh Lesnick of Magellan Jets 12.09.2025 19:36

Our guests this episode of The Chicago Golf Report podcast are Steve Ciancio and Josh Lesnick of Magellan Jets, a Boston-based private aviation company that provides on-demand charter, jet card […]

Joe Pilcavage of Blue Tees Golf 05.04.2025 20:04

Our guest this episode of The Chicago Golf Report podcast is Joe Pilcavage, the Vice President of Marketing at Blue Tees Golf, a company that designs and sells premium golf […]

John Moran – “The Prairie Raynor” and Chicago Golf Club’s Historic Transformation 24.03.2025 26:22

Our guest this episode of The Chicago Golf Report podcast is author and Chicago Golf Club historian John Moran. “The Prairie Raynor” by John Moran and Rand Jerris has been […]

Sam Goulden – CEO, MNML Golf 09.03.2025 35:16

Our guest this episode of The Chicago Golf Report podcast is Sam Goulden, the CEO of MNML Golf. Founded in 2020, MNML Golf is dedicated to creating the highest-quality, functional products […]

Jonathan Marsico – Co-Founder, Ship Sticks 17.02.2025 24:35

Our guest this episode of The Chicago Golf Report podcast is Jonathan Marsico, the Co-Founder of Ship Sticks, a premier golf club shipping provider. Since 2011, they’ve helped golfers ship […]

Jake Gordon – How Noteefy Fills Every Tee Time 17.12.2024 23:40

? Our guest this episode of The Chicago Golf Report podcast is Jake Gordon, the Co-Founder & CEO of Noteefy – the #1 demand automation platform for golf courses & […]

Jake Thurm – The Future of Golf Instruction 06.11.2024 56:57

Our guest this episode of The Chicago Golf Report podcast is golf instructor Jake Thurm. With over 20 years of experience teaching golfers at all levels, Jake is at the […]

Nick Venson of Swag Golf 18.09.2024 19:48

Our guest this episode of The Chicago Golf Report podcast is the founder and CEO of Northbrook-based Swag Golf, Nick Venson. A 25-year veteran of the golf and collector industry, […]

Tim Nagle of Five Iron Golf 08.09.2024 17:17

Our guest this episode of The Chicago Golf Report podcast is Tim Nagle, who is the West Regional Operations Manager for Five Iron Golf. With four Chicagoland locations, Five Iron […]

Paola Meinzer of Latina Executive Golf Organization 30.08.2024 18:44

Our guest this episode of The Chicago Golf Report podcast is Paola Meinzer of the Latina Executive Golf Organization (LEX Golf). The organization encourages participation of Latinas in golf activities […]