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Eric Cass has been promoting junior golf in the Wabash Valley since 1989 and has served more than 90,000 kids including me, your host! On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by MemberText, you will learn more about A Life of Golf For Kids, his 5 steps routine, his connection to Cathy Harbin, and his work with the PGA Jr. League. He also talks about the Golfer's Savings Book,...

Brad Pluth is a golf professional offering remote and online coaching. He helps students develop on-course confidence without all the frustration. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by MemberText Brad talks about his time at Deer Run Golf Club, The Golf Achievement Improvement Cycle, his focus on data and the CoachNow app. He also talks about his work at Twin Cities Orth...

This company was created during the COVID-19 pandemic. Kleen Kaddy is the portable golf ball washer that keeps your balls clean one round at a time. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by MemberText Zach Castaneda talks about his passion for the game of golf, where the idea came from, the cost, where they are made and their connection to Zeb and #GolfChat. He also talks a...

Steven Yellin has developed a revolutionary training program that allows athletes to be more consistent. This process is called the Fluid Motion Factor. O n this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by MemberText Steven will give you an overview of Fluid Motion Factor, talks about the LPGA, PGA and Champions Tour winners using this program, his other book "The 7 Secrets to World C...

True Spec Golf is the worldwide leader in custom fitting, with over 20 studios located around the world. With the help of Doug Smith and their Mobile Fitting Cart, True Spec is bringing the experience to a club near you. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by MemberText Doug Smith will give you an overview of True Spec Golf, all the different brands they are working with,...

The Women's All Pro Tour is the official qualifying tour for the Symetra Tour providing development and more opportunities in Women's Professional Golf. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by MemberText you will hear from Gary Deserrano. He will provide an overview of the WAPT, talks about his connection to K&G Sports, the format of these events, their plans for 2021 and...

Keith Jarvis is a member of Proponent Group, has a myriad of TPI certifications, is TrackMan Certified Level 2, is a K-Vest Level 2 Authorized Instructor and is a U.S. KIds Golf Certified Instructor. That's just scratching the surface of what Keith is working on. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by MemberText Keith talks about his time with Golf Channel, his work in ju...

Elevating the golf experience, Birdie Delivery offers food, beverages and even golf equipment delivered to the golfer from the clubhouse. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by MemberText co-founder and CEO Kevin Uong gives us an overview of this brand new technology, discusses their logo and website design, their implementation of Live Chat and the focus on golf courses...

Inrange Golf was created for every kind of player, from scratch golfers to complete beginners. For players that want to progress to players who just want to play, the range is changing. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by MemberText co-founder Nick Longley will talk about Inrange Golf, the technology they are using, their partners including the Leadbetter Golf Academy,...

A few years ago I was in Northern Ireland playing Royal Portrush. Little did I know 2 miles as the crow flies was Castlerock Golf Club. Bert Mackay is the general manager at Castlerock and while we didn't get the chance to meet on my trip, he did agree to come on my podcast! On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play presented by MemberText Bert talks about the 27 holes, the history of this club,...

They say golf is a good walk spoiled. While on that walk, might as well grab a cup of coffee. How does a cup from Good Walk Coffee Company sound? Wait until you hear the names of their different coffees! On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by MemberText you will hear more about their direct to consumer model, the quality of these beans, their connection to Dogleg Brewing...

The Bobby Jones Clover Whiskey Collection features single barrel, straight whiskey distilled with excellence and integrity. In honor of golf's greatest gentleman and champion. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by MemberText Joe Michalek shares more about the history of this company, his role in the first legal distillery in the state of North Carolina, the differences b...

Dubbed a par 14,000, it took Adam and Ron 82 days and 1,100 miles to play the longest hole of golf ever played. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by MemberText Ron Rutland joins me from South Africa to share his side of this record setting journey. We talked about trip planning, all the different people they met along the way, the weather they experienced and where folk...

Graham Park is a former member at Royal Birkdale Golf Club, home of the 1965 Ryder Cup. Graham's was the sole sponsor of that event. It is quite the gamble to sponsor the Ryder Cup! Hence the name of Graham's book "GOLF'S GREATEST GAMBLE". On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by MemberText Graham will talk about his tenure at Royal Birkdale, his time as a police officer, w...

Mike Orloff runs Golf Industry Central, an online resource center for the Australiasia golf industry. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by MemberText he talks about Mike's Space, a business directory on the website, his time as a GM, an overview of GICTV and his Tiger Woods/Fullerton, CA connection. He also talks about the impact of COVID-19 and his journey to Australia...

Originally from Australia, Luke Elvy has spent 3 decades broadcasting. He has worked for FOX Sports, CBS, PGA TOUR Entertainment and more. He is also the official voice of PGA TOUR 2K21, a new video game I can't stop playing! On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by MemberText Luke will talk about his career, his time at Augusta National calling The Masters, his work on PGA...

Pace of play is a concern for us all, golfer and golf course operators alike. That's where Tagmarshal comes in. But Tagmarshal does more than monitor pace of play.  On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by MemberText, Bodo Siber, CEO of Tagmarshal, talks about the history of this company, the 300 clubs they work with including Pebble Beach and The Grove, how COVID-19 has im...

Volvik is known for producing bright red, green and orange golf balls. But a few weeks ago I started playing the XT Soft and I'm hooked! The ball is long off the tee and spins around the greens. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by MemberText Wes Whittingham will tell us more about the history of the brand, the introduction of a matte finish golf ball, the success they...

George Lawrence is the president of the Academy of Golf Art. An artist himself, he has dedicated his life to sharing the best golf art including paintings, sculptures, photographs and more.  On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by MemberText you will learn more about this prestigious organization, the long list of names on their Board of Trustees, his process for starting...

For the last 2 years I've been hooked on The Golf Club 2019 featuring PGA Tour. Get ready because PGA TOUR 2K21 is here!!! On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by MemberText you will hear from Shaun West on the development of this game. 2K and hb Studios came together to release the most realistic golf game ever made. Shaun talks about the different difficulty levels, the...

Linda Hartough is an artist based in South Carolina and spends her time painting some of the most prestigious golf holes in the world. Her work is extraordinary and realistic.  On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play presented by MemberText you will learn more about her first painting, which she did in 1984 at Augusta National Golf Club, more about the brushes and paint she uses, the time it t...

Bobby Weed is an award winning golf course designer having designed and renovated dozens of golf courses around the world including Medalist Golf Club, Slammer & Squire and TPC Summerlin. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by MemberText you will learn more about his design philosophy, his personal and professional relationship with Pete Dye, how long it takes to build a...

Now in its 50th year, The Golf Heritage Society exists to share information about the game's history, players, courses, championships and equipment.  On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by MemberText President Dr. Bern Bernacki will give you an overview of the society, explains The Golf, their quarterly publication, defines what a collection really is and shares insight o...

Leslie Ludlow is the General Manager at Spanish Hills Country Club. She has a history with CMAA and a passion for member and guest experience. She is also a Certified Hospitality Sales Executive.  On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by MemberText you will learn more about her journey to Spanish Hills, her time with The Golden State Chapter of CMAA, her experience being  a...

My buddy Bill recently introduced me to McEwan Golf, a company producing logo hats and visors. The website is incredible, the product looks great and I wanted to learn more. I reached out to Diego Castro and scheduled time to talk.  On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by MemberText you will get an overview of the company, hear where the name comes from, learn more about t...