The UGP Podcast

Send us Fan Mail OD Vincent joins us on this episode. OD spent much of his career in golf, as the Head Men’s Golf Coach at Duke University, UCLA, and the University of Washington (UW); Sr. Associate Athletic Director at UW; and Executive Director on the PGA Tour. He is now the Senior VP of Golf, Club Management & Recreation for Montage International. In this episode, we learn about his experie...

Send us Fan Mail Johnny Wunder ( @johnny_wunder ) joins us on this episode. Johnny is the Director of Original Content, Instagram Manager, and Host of “The Gear Dive” Podcast for GolfWRX. He’s a true student of the game and has great insight of it, from equipment to PGA Tour players and everything in between. He’s also the biggest Tiger Woods fan that we know. In this episode, we discuss how he go...

Send us Fan Mail We have a special episode today, where we discuss what it's like to get hired and work for UGP. It's a little peek at our company culture, hiring process, and how we're creating new opportunities in the golf industry for the newer generations. It's a great episode for anyone who wants to start their career with us at UGP or are interested in learning more about...

Send us Fan Mail Nico Bollini ( @nbollini ) joins us on this episode. Nico is the 2017 U.S. Hickory Open Champion and a former professional golfer on the PGA and European Tour. He’s a true purist of the game and there’s so much to learn from his perspective of the game. In this episode, we discuss his growth and experiences in junior, collegiate, and professional golf; traveling with Hunter Mahan;...

Send us Fan Mail 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 co...

Send us Fan Mail Erika 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, wom...

Send us Fan Mail Danny 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;...

Send us Fan Mail Ted 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 professionall...

Send us Fan Mail Chris Como ( @chriscomogolf ) joins us on this episode. Chris is one of the most well-known golf instructors, having coached Tiger Woods and currently working with Bryson DeChambeau and many other top players. He is the youngest Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher among many other accolades. In this episode, we learn more about his coaching practices and beliefs, his gained experiences...

Send us Fan Mail Michael Barkin ( @baldbarkin ) joins us on this episode.  Michael is the Co-Founder of Stitch and Heart, a custom menswear company that is committed to donating 10% of each purchase to cancer-fighting causes of the customer’s choice. He was also the co-founder of Trunk Club, a company that transformed the way men shopped for clothes. In this episode, we learn more about the role f...

Send us Fan Mail Derek Freeman ( @coachdfreeman ) joins us on this episode. Derek is the Head Men’s Golf Coach at UCLA and a very well respected coach in the NCAA. During his 13 years with the team thus far, he has led the team to an NCAA National Championship, 27 tournament victories, 18 All-America honors, and two Jack Nicklaus Awards. In this episode, we dig deeper into coaching top players and...

Send us Fan Mail Mark Werts ( @markiwerts ) joins us on this episode. Mark is the Founder and CEO of American Rag Cie and one of the experts in the fashion industry. His journey in fashion began shortly after college, when he opened a vintage store in Amsterdam with huge success. He has inspired the vintage clothing industry and has been a huge part in reinventing California retailing. In this epi...

Send us Fan Mail Cameron McCormick ( @cmccormickgolf ) joins us on this episode. Cameron is one of the most respected golf coaches in the world, the Founder of Altus Performance, and the Director of Instruction at the Trinity Forest Golf Club in Dallas, TX. He has worked with Jordan Spieth since the age of 12, as well as numerous PGA, Champions, Web.com, and LPGA Tour players. He is a Golf Magazin...

Send us Fan Mail Chris Mayson ( @chrismaysongolf ) joins us on this episode. Chris is the Director of Instruction at Maderas Golf Academy and is one of the best golf coaches in the nation, named Golf Digest-Best Young teacher in America, FCG Top 25 Elite Junior Coach in USA, and Regional Director of the USA Junior National Team. He has coached numerous PGA, LPGA, Web.com, and AJGA champions. In th...

Send us Fan Mail Bill Walshe ( @billwalshe ) joins us on this episode. Bill is the CEO at Viceroy Hotel Group and is one of the experts and leaders in the luxury hospitality industry. His passion for hospitality peaked during his teenage years, and since then always found joy in giving people the opportunity to step away from daily stressors. He leads his worldwide team in delivering the luxury ex...

Send us Fan Mail Karl Morris ( @karlmorrismindfactor ) joins us on this episode, Karl is one of the best performance coaches in the world, and has worked with numerous PGA, LPGA, European, and Ladies European Tour players. He provides practical approaches to improve the mental game and The MIND FACTOR has been proven to help people transform their games. In this episode, we discuss the importance...

Send us Fan Mail Ryan Wyatt ( @fwiz ) joins us on this episode. Ryan is the Global Head of Gaming at YouTube, where he also leads Brands, Commerce, Virtual Reality, and more. He was named in Forbes 30 under 30 in the Games category and as a New York Times Best Selling Author for his work, "OpTic Gaming: The Making of eSports Champions." In this episode, we discuss the growth of eSports a...

Send us Fan Mail Ron Del Barrio ( @rdbgolftips ) joins us on this episode. Ron is one of the most entertaining and unique golf instructors in the world. He started playing golf when he was 20 years old and went on to play professionally after just a few years of experience. Ron has taught many well known players including Jesper Parnevik, and celebrities, including Arnold Schwarzenegger, Will Smit...

Send us Fan Mail David Carrico joins us on this episode. David is the Founder and Principal of Valparaiso Pictures, a development finance and productions company that empowers filmmakers to take creative risks. He previously co-founded three companies including EvntLive Inc., a digital interactive concert platform that was inquired by Yahoo!. Since then, he has continued to invest in and advise st...

Send us Fan Mail Erik 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...

Send us Fan Mail Aber Whitcomb joins us on this episode. Aber is the Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder at Jam City, an award-winning mobile entertainment company, and the Director and Co-Founder of Core Scientific, a leading company in Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence hosting, transaction processing, and application development. He was previously the CTO and Co-Founder of Myspace. In t...

Send us Fan Mail Blake Mycoskie ( @blakemycoskie ) joins us on this episode. Blake is the Founder of TOMS Shoes, Co-Founder of Madefor, and UGP Investor. He has been a significant part of UGP's growth and development, and in many ways guided us to where we are now. His passion to making a positive impact in the world and tackling today's mental health issues led to the creation of Madefo...

Send us Fan Mail Top PGA TOUR Instructor James Oh ( @jamesohgolf ) joins us for this conversation around golf performance, junior golf, golf coaching, the difference between amateurs vs. pros, and much more. James Oh is one of the most exciting golf instructors in the country at the moment. James had one of the most impressive junior careers in history, qualifying for the U.S Open at 14 years old,...

Send us Fan Mail Lily (Muni) He ( @lilymhe ) joins us for this episode. Lily is one of the most exciting young players to watch on the LPGA. She won the 2019 LPGA Q-Series shooting -21 with eight consecutive rounds under par, and was a member of the USC Women’s Golf Team prior to turning pro. Lily's social media presence influences many young followers to become more attracted to the game of...

Send us Fan Mail 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 h...