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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...

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...