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Matthew Lombardo is a Titleist Product Specialist for Northern California. He is also an avid golfer, amateur photographer and all around nice guy! Titleist is one of the most popular brands in golf, and I typically play the Pro V1X. Once upon a time I hit the 975J driver… Still have that club in my garage!  On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast you will learn more about this illustr...

Bobby Trunzo works for Golf Genius Software. Golf Genius powers tournament management at thousands of private clubs, public courses, resorts, and golf associations all over the world. Bobby has worked at some of the most prestigious courses in the country and brings that experience to his role at Golf Genius. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast you will learn more about the softwar...

If you follow Kraken Golf on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, you know they are creating some custom products including putters, ball markers and divot repair tools. The brand is edgy and the more I learned about this company, the more I fell in love.  On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast, you will learn more about Marc Cordeira, the hard work that goes into creating custom products...

I've not been to Bandon Dunes yet, so I'm not sure what the experience is like, but several of my friends have, and it sounds like a special place. Based on what I'm seeing online, you can expect ocean views, blustery conditions, and an unforgettable golf experience. You can also expect to play golf with a caddie, which is something I enjoy. Caddies at Bandon aren't required, but the first time yo...

Rob Thomas, no, not that Rob Thomas, and I have been connected online for years. I've always enjoyed his content and recently he started working for Club + Resort Business. Their content is, as you can imagine, focused on the club and resort business. Now they have a podcast that I can't stop listening to. Did I mention that Rob is also a golf blogger? Needless to say, we had a lot of things to ta...

I've been listening to Private Club Radio for years. The podcast is focused on the private club industry and host Gabe Aluisy does a great job interviewing the best of the best. Considering I work, and want to spend the majority of my career in this world, this content is always relevant. When we lived in Naples, Florida, finally got the chance to meet Gabe and we became quick friends. Gabe also o...

Leighton Walker, along with Eddie Bullock, hosts Golf Club Talk UK a podcast focused on all things golf in the United Kingdom. They feature a wide range of guests and the conversation is always relevant. Originally from Australia, Leighton has honed his craft working in the golf business and has a passion for wine. Leighton also knows Gabe Aluisy, host of Private Club Radio. On this episode of The...

Justin Baer works for MemberText, a text message marketing solution for the private club industry. The data that Justin has on open rates for text messages is impressive. It doesn't matter what you are trying to communicate… An upcoming event, a frost delay… Imagine the power going out at your club. A text message is an easy way to communicate that message. On this episode of The Wednesday Match P...

Stephen Proctor is a historian and author of "Monarch of the Green: Young Tom Morris Pioneer of Modern Golf." He is also very well spoken and true steward of the game. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast, you will learn more about his book, the research that went into making this publication possible, more about his time spent in the Home of Golf, and several stories about the rese...

Derek Deminsky is on a mission to help his students play better golf. Based in Tucson, Arizona, Derek is the Director of Instruction at the Forty Niner Country Club. In his free time he plays competitive golf and runs Golf Better Tucson, a program offering hundreds of videos, tips for all areas of your game, articles and more. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast you will learn more...

The golf ball market is a competitive place. Some golfers play Titleist while others prefer TaylorMade or Callaway. After having Dean Snell on the show, I've been playing the Snell Golf ball. Don't forget about VICE Golf balls and Mizuno has a new ball out, too. You can't forget about the guys over at OnCore Golf.    On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast you will meet Steve Coulton,...

On the last episode of this show we talked about coffee and on this episode, beef jerky. Stay with me here… Jeff King is a Tour caddie and over the years has been making beef jerky to keep his players full while on the golf course. Word got around and he started selling the stuff. Now you'll find it in the hands of LPGA and PGA TOUR players week after week. On this episode of The Wednesday Match P...

I'm not sure I'd make it through the day without coffee. Needless to say, when I first heard about Tour Player Coffee, I just had to learn more. There is more to this coffee than golf, and on this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast, Brent Dietzman will tell you more about the stuff, why he and his brother started a coffee company, and what their plans are for growth. They've only been aro...

Pete Popovich is a PGA Professional located in Bluffton, SC. He is the  brains behind The Golf Paradigm, a philosophy designed around one thing: improving your game. This improvement is accomplished by utilizing the five elements of golf. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast, we learn more about these five elements, what it's like living and working in Hilton Head and his time worki...

Nick Starchuk lives in Toronto and spends the majority of his time at TPC Toronto, the first TPC club in Canada. He is focused on helping his students get better and you can hear his passion just listening to him talk. Nick has an impressive resume and was named the 2013 PGA of Ontario Teacher of the Year. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast, you will learn more about his time at G...

I've been playing the Titleist Pro V1 for as long as I can remember. I've also tried the Callaway Chrome Soft and the TaylorMade TP5. A few months ago I got the chance to hit the Snell Golf ball, and loved it. They have been making a lot of noise lately, were on the Golf Digest Hot List in 2018 and 2019. To learn more, I reached out and invited Dean Snell to come on the show. On this episode of Th...

Dustin Irwin has quite the resume. After graduating from Ferris State University, he went to work for The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club & Spa, Jupiter. Since he's been in Orlando, Georgia, Arizona, Hawaii, California, back to Florida and has finally settled in Carlsbad as the Club Director at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast you will learn more about his rol...

Originally from New Zealand, Tania Tare is a professional golfer. She is also a trick short artist filming some of the most wicked trick shots I've seen. She likes to practice and spent some time at FIU working with Coach Joe Vogel. She currently lives in Scottsdale, Arizona and spends a lot of time at Troon North Golf Club. She even shot a trick shot video on the gamed 16th hole during the Waste...

Jason Hiland runs Sub 70 Golf, a golf club manufacturer providing the highest quality clubs at the lowest possible price. They sell a driver, woods, irons, putters… Golf gloves and bags, too. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast you will learn more about the history of the brand, their relationship with a European clothing company, where the clubs are made, who is playing their club...

Hailie Sandor works for the USGA. Last week I headed down to Pebble Beach for the US Open and spent some time with her walking around the course. Figured it was time to get her on the show to talk about her role with this prestigious organization. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast Hailie talks about all the USGA is responsible for, her experience spending time with Gary Woodland...

I love looking at golf course photography. Sure, I can snap a photo on my iPhone, but it's not the same. That's how Bill Hornstein and I met. He shoots golf courses, but he doesn't stop there. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast you will learn more about Hornstein Creative, his time at Burning Man, more about the Scorched series and his connection to Buffalo Wild Wings. Bill also e...

My eyes burn easily, so I tend to wear sunglasses when I play golf. There are a lot of options out there, but I choose Solar Bat. These glasses are made in Brazil, Indiana by Gary Nesty, a practicing optometrist that got started with making sunglasses for fishing. Over the years he's added other sports like tennis and golf, and is looking to add kayaking next. On this episode of The Wednesday Matc...

I've been following Rick for a long time, and have been paying close attention to Movement 3 Golf. Rick is focused on kinetics and thinks he might be able to fix my wayward drives. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast you will learn more about Rick's laundry list of certifications, his time with Brian Manzella, some of his favorite courses in Scottsdale/Phoenix and his passion for t...

Sam is always up to something. A few weeks ago I saw him on Kickstarter promoting MNML GOLF, a new company selling lightweight golf bags. The bags are also loaded with state of the art technology and use magnets instead of zippers. The bag is also competitively priced and will make a big impact when it comes to market. Bet you see them winning some awards next year at the PGA Merchandise Show. On...

A few weeks ago Barry Friedman said, "You need to get my colleague Chad on your show." I didn't know who Chad was at the time, but quickly learned that he had worked with Barry at Pebble Beach, spent time at Forest Dunes in Michigan and is now selling shirts for his new company Sideways 9. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play you will learn more about his time in Monterey, his interactions...