"If you have a little bit of imagination, a knowledge of golf and how people play, course design in not rocket science. Pine Valley was designed by an amateur."  https://golfyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/glenz-teaching2.jpeg ()David Glenz Black Oak Golf Club Long Valley, New Jersey   David Glenz has done just about everything over the past 50 years, when it comes to golf-related careers and business ventures. As a member of the University of Oregon golf team, he was voted second team all-American. He then spent six years playing on the PGA Tour. His teaching career, where he often averaged more than a thousand lessons a year, included stints teaching at legendary Winged Foot Golf Club, and was head pro for 10 years at Morris County Golf Club. He opened and ran the David Glenz Golf Academy, offering golf schools and private lessons at the Crystal Springs Resort in New Jersey. David's given golf lessons to more than a hundred PGA, LPGA, and PGA senior tour professional players, as well as hundreds of mini tour players and club professionals. David was a "New Jersey PGA Player of the Year" eight times, winner of 14 New Jersey PGA titles, two Met Open Championships. He was voted "Player of the Decade" in the 1980s, and was also voted into the New Jersey PGA Hall of Fame. In 1998, the PGA of America voted him "National PGA Teacher of the Year." He's been honored by Golf Magazine as a top 100 teacher and by Golf Digest as a top 50 teacher. And just last month, he received Golf Magazine's Lifetime Achievement recognition. Dave's crowning achievement is the design and construction of Black Oak Golf Club in Long Valley, New Jersey, which has been recognized as one of the finest courses in the Northeast. In fact, Black Oak is the first and perhaps only New Jersey course designated as a certified signatory sanctuary by the Audubon International. Show Highlights: Highlights from Dave's high school and collegiate golfing days, and his 6 years playing on the PGA Tour. His career transition from PGA Tour player to club professional at Winged Foot. [caption id="attachment_3085" align="alignright" width="300"]https://golfyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Glenz-sand-save.jpeg () In the first playoff hole of the 1986 NJSGA Open, David Glenz' bunker shot resulted in a dramatic sand save, as well as the trophy that year.[/caption] Competing in the US Club Pro team against Great Britain in 1984, and playing in the British Open that same year at St. Andrews. The story of how and why Dave hits the ball right-handed and putts left-hander. The most common swing errors he sees amateur golfers consistently making. Why the backswing is not the most critical part of hitting the ball well. How, when he was playing his best golf, he was never thinking about swing mechanics. The skiing accident that affected his playing ability for six years. How and when his dream to build a golf course began. Overcoming years of political and environmental obstacles necessary to complete Black Oak Golf Club. Notable Quotes:  On growing up in a small town: “You develop so much more self-reliance in the era I grew up in. I think that's something kids kind of miss. It's the nature of things, too. There's just a real value to old school values, to growing up in a smaller town to some extent." On switching schools: “Initially, I went to the University of Houston my freshman year. And it was a long drive back from Houston to Oregon. When I hit the Oregon border in June, it was about 80 degrees, crystal clear sky, driving through these pine trees and I said, "Yeah, I'm done with Houston." On his recollection of Arnold Palmer: "I still remember when I made the cut as a club pro at the PGA in Atlanta, and I'm in the rain, shooting golf balls, when Arnold walks by and says, "Hey, there's David Glenz, the only guy with more gray hair than me." He knew how to bust your chops." On dealing with nerves when he first joined the PGA Tour:...

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David Glenz — PGA Professional, Course Designer, Golf Club Owner

“Men who are in the golf business need to step up and recognize that women golfers are here."https://golfyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/donnaoncourse-.jpg () Donna Hoffman Founder & President, Women on Course Oakton, Virginia   Back in 2012, Augusta National Golf Club -- long revered in the golfing world as the Sistine Chapel of the sport -- announced with great pride (a “joyous occasion,” according to former Augusta Chairman Billy Payne) that the Club had invited bureaucrat Condoleezza Rice and financier Darla Moore to join the club as its first female members. But the sad truth is that women had nothing to cheer about this “joyous occasion” at Augusta. That publicity stunt a decade ago did not represent any meaningful change in the club’s policy of exclusion. It simply provided Augusta National with convenient and high-profile validation that the Club would continue to exercise its right to do whatever it wants…whenever it wanted to. Today, in 2021, there are only 6 females in Augusta’s roster of approximately 300 members. So much for gender equality. But this podcast is not intended to be a rant against a private club’s sexist membership policy. I mention Augusta National for two reasons: First, Augusta reflects, in many ways, the challenges that women face in exploring any interest they may have in playing the game, and in being accepted as bona fide members of the golfing community…both on the professional and amateur levels. Secondly, It provides a convenient introduction to an individual who, unlike Augusta National, is actually doing something tangible and meaningful…both for women and for the game of golf. Donna Hoffman is a CPA and a self-proclaimed former golf widow who, over the past 16 years, has built one of the most successful national networks of women who are provided opportunities to enjoy the game of golf their own terms. By demystifying the game, Donna has removed the intimidation factor, and empowered women to become comfortable and confident in a golf setting. Donna Hoffman is founder of “Women on Course,” which has redefined the sport to encompass business networking, travel, socialization and personal style. Each year, Women on Course hosts around 800 local golf, social and networking events across the country for its 20,000 members. They also provide custom golf events and programs for organizations seeking to develop their female leaders. In addition to running her organization, Donna speaks to Fortune 500 companies on the value of golf as a confidence builder – as well as a business development tool – while providing beginners a fun and easy on-ramp to be part of the conversation. Show Highlights: Highlights of Donna’s’ journey: from CPA, to owner of video production company, to founder of Women on Course. The origins of Women on Course; how and why Donna started the organization; its original visions and how it’s changed over the years. The scope of activities and geography that Women on Course.https://golfyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/donnacabo1.jpg () The differences between how man and women approach the game of golf. The best and worst ways for women to get started playing golf. The misunderstandings and fears that women have that keeps them from learning how to play golf. Types of courses that are most “women friendly.” Validation that the golfing world still has its share of male Neanderthals who are not enthusiastic to share the game with women. Notable Quotes:  On being a "golf widow": “My husband would go out on weekends and play golf all day, and I was left home with 3 children...I originally had no interest in the sport, and thought it was boring." On the origins of Women on Course: “Our film about women in golf was first shown on AOL, and we had more than 30,000 emails from women asking how they could get into the game. That was the catalyst for turning the concept into an event platform. It started out as a happy hour at...

Donna Hoffman – Women on Course

“Those wedge shots hit out on the toe or high in the face that don't go anywhere? They're not your fault."  https://golfyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Koehler.jpg () Terry Koehler Chairman / Director of Innovation, Edison Golf Port O'Connor, Texas   Terry Koehler is known as “The Wedge Guy” for good reason. In fact, Pope Francis – who plays 4 rounds a week on the Vatican’s private golf course – recently named Terry as the “Patron Saint of Wedge Play.” Unfortunately, his installation ceremony in Rome has been delayed because of the pandemic. But if you dig a little bit deeper into Terry’s background, or are a reader of his hundreds of blog posts, you know that his depth of knowledge regarding the game of golf, and about the golf equipment industry, goes far beyond wedges. If you follow Terry, you know that when it comes to golf, he’s always opinionated and often thought provoking. For example, Terry believes that: The golf courses you play on are often more difficult than the courses that the PGA Tour professionals play on. He believes that the focus on green speed has made the game too hard for the average golfer to score on, He believes you should carry a 4 wood in your bag, and He believes that if you slow down the transition from your downswing, your ball-striking and distance will improve. (Terry plays to a 3 handicap, so he does have some credibility on swing mechanics.) Over the course of his history in the golf business, the connective tissue in his career path is Terry’s passion for craftsmanship, precision and performance when it comes to golf equipment. So it’s not surprising that Terry came out of retirement in 2018 to create a company with a value proposition based on those three attributes. And also not surprisingly, it’s a company called Edison Golf, that makes Edison™ Forged wedges. Show Highlights:  The origins of Terry's interest in exploring how things work, and in craftsmanship. How and why his fascination with wedges began.https://golfyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Terry-Koehler-img.jpg () Why there has been such a consistent lack of innovation in wedge technology. Terry's rationale for making wedges for the average golfer, and why they would not be effective for Tour players. How a renegade brand like Edison, run by a contrarian thinker, intends to break into the mainstream golf equipment market. The rationale and logistics behind Edison’s “Custom Demo Offer." How many wedges, and what lofts, the average golfer should carry. If he had one last round to play, what course he would play on. What he might have done differently over the course of his 30 year career. Terry's most significant source of personal inspiration over the years. Notable Quotes:  On how he got started in golf: “I do not remember life before golf. I grew up playing on a 9-hole public golf course in a small town in south Texas, and that where I spent my summer days." On his golf equipment education: “In my early career as a marketer, I spent a lot of time in the "back end" of golf companies, asking them questions like, "Why did you do that to the golf club?" and 'Why does that golf club do this?" On his fascination with wedges: "After testing golf clubs for more than 20 years, I can say that wedges are the most volatile clubs in our bag." https://golfyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Terry-Photo-signature.jpg ()On gaining short-game consistency: “For the average golfer who plays once or twice a week, it's easier to manage the flight and roll out of the golf ball around the green by changing your golf club on a shot, rather than trying to change your technique." On how he protects his technology from being copied: "It's going to happen. When Big Bertha was introduced, people laughed at how big it was, but within one season every golf company had a driver the size of Big Bertha. If something comes along that works, it will be copied by everybody, because golf club technology...

Terry Koehler – The Wedge Guy

“Those wedge shots hit out on the toe or high in the face that don't go anywhere? They're not your fault."  (https://golfyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Koehler.jpg) Terry Koehler Chairman / Director of Innovation, Edison Golf Port O'Connor, Texas   Terry Koehler is known as “The Wedge Guy” for good reason. In fact, Pope Francis – who plays 4 rounds a week on the Vatican’s private golf course – recently named Terry as the “Patron Saint of Wedge Play.” Unfortunately, his installation ceremony in Rome has been delayed because of the pandemic. But if you dig a little bit deeper into Terry’s background, or are a reader of his hundreds of blog posts, you know that his depth of knowledge regarding the game of golf, and about the golf equipment industry, goes far beyond wedges. If you follow Terry, you know that when it comes to golf, he’s always opinionated and often thought provoking. For example, Terry believes that: The golf courses you play on are often more difficult than the courses that the PGA Tour professionals play on. He believes that the focus on green speed has made the game too hard for the average golfer to score on, He believes you should carry a 4 wood in your bag, and He believes that if you slow down the transition from your downswing, your ball-striking and distance will improve. (Terry plays to a 3 handicap, so he does have some credibility on swing mechanics.) Over the course of his history in the golf business, the connective tissue in his career path is Terry’s passion for craftsmanship, precision and performance when it comes to golf equipment. So it’s not surprising that Terry came out of retirement in 2018 to create a company with a value proposition based on those three attributes. And also not surprisingly, it’s a company called Edison Golf, that makes Edison™ Forged wedges. Show Highlights:  The origins of Terry's interest in exploring how things work, and in craftsmanship. How and why his fascination with wedges began. (https://golfyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Terry-Koehler-img.jpg) Why there has been such a consistent lack of innovation in wedge technology. Terry's rationale for making wedges for the average golfer, and why they would not be effective for Tour players. How a renegade brand like Edison, run by a contrarian thinker, intends to break into the mainstream golf equipment market. The rationale and logistics behind Edison’s “Custom Demo Offer." How many wedges, and what lofts, the average golfer should carry. If he had one last round to play, what course he would play on. What he might have done differently over the course of his 30 year career. Terry's most significant source of personal inspiration over the years. Notable Quotes:  On how he got started in golf: “I do not remember life before golf. I grew up playing on a 9-hole public golf course in a small town in south Texas, and that where I spent my summer days." On his golf equipment education: “In my early career as a marketer, I spent a lot of time in the "back end" of golf companies, asking them questions like, "Why did you do that to the golf club?" and 'Why does that golf club do this?" On his fascination with wedges: "After testing golf clubs for more than 20 years, I can say that wedges are the most volatile clubs in our bag." (https://golfyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Terry-Photo-signature.jpg)On gaining short-game consistency: “For the average golfer who plays once or twice a week, it's easier to manage the flight and roll out of the golf ball around the green by changing your golf club on a shot, rather than trying to change your technique." On how he protects his technology from being copied: "It's going to happen. When Big Bertha was introduced, people laughed at how big it was, but within one season every golf company had a driver the size of Big Bertha. If something comes along that works, it will be copied by everybody, because golf club technology...

“As a 10 year-old, I discovered that I liked making my own money, and being in charge of my own destiny."  https://golfyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Jane-Spicer.jpg () Jane Spicer Entrepreneur / CEO of a Global Golf Equipment Company Phoenix, Arizona   Jane Spicer is the person behind a classic American success story. Over the past 40 years, she’s built one of the golf industry’s most successful global companies. Jane started out, at 10 years old, making and selling puppets at weekend arts & crafts shows, so that she could buy a sailboat. At one of those shows, someone suggested that the puppets would make great headcovers. So she gave it a try….and through sheer tenacity and a little bit of luck…Jane has grown her Arizona-based Daphne’s Headcovers into a company that sells nearly 200 types of animal headcovers in 75 countries. You’re likely to find a Daphne’s display, and sometimes two, at almost any golf store, golf club or resort pro shop. Jane’s most famous headcover, and the one that has helped fuel her company’s success, is Frank the Tiger – which is one of the most recognized headcovers in the world…thanks to Tiger Woods…or more specifically, to Tiger Woods’ mother, who gave the headcover to her son. In fact, mothers have always played an important role in Jane’s life story. And in her interview of Golf Yeah, she explains why. Show Highlights:  Jane’s long journey from selling puppets at arts & craft fairs to running a successful global manufacturer of golf headcovers. The backstory behind “Frank the Tiger,” her company’s big business break, and the role that Tiger Woods’ mother played. Other Tour Pros who carry her company’s animal headcovers…and why Padraig Harrington’s headcover is a ladybug.https://golfyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/20200122012731_IMG_1545-e1594167503521.jpg () The legal protections for Jane’s headcover designs, and how she discourages companies from stealing her copyrighted products. The drama behind the order from American Express for 30,000 "Frank the Tiger" headcovers. How her company decides which animal designs to create, and what happens to designs that don’t succeed in the market. The most challenging aspects of managing a staff and manufacturing products overseas. Jane’s charitable causes, and how she partners with PGA Tour professionals to help their charities. What she would likely be doing, if her headcover business had not worked out. The next big item that’s on Jane Spicer’s bucket list. “Lessons learned” and words of advice for listeners who have always wanted to run their own business. Notable Quotes:  On advice from her mother: “I was 10 years old and wanted to buy a sailboat. My mother told me, 'Think of a business, and then run it yourself.' I discovered that I liked making my own money and being in charge of my own destiny." On her "overnight success" story: “In college I sold headcovers basically for beer money. When I got out of college, I got a real job and I didn't like it...So I sold my car and bought a van with 2 seats and an AM radio, and I went on the road for 6 years building the business.'" On the benefits of her 6-year experience on the road: “It was like getting my MBA. I was dealing with everybody, face-to-face. I learned so much about customer service and people, and I could handle anything in business after that time on the street." https://golfyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/20200122012532_IMG_1543-e1594167581544.jpg ()On the purpose of fun headcovers: “Beyond the protection aspect, they're a form of personal expression. When someone shows up on the first tee with their golf bag, they are starting to show their personality. Headcovers are conversations starters, and can connect people. They're a great way to show your individuality or style." On what it took to build her business: “It wasn't glamorous. I missed many friends' weddings, and missed a lot of other things along the way. But when...

Jane Spicer — Co-Founder & CEO, Daphne’s Headcovers

“As a 10 year-old, I discovered that I liked making my own money, and being in charge of my own destiny."  (https://golfyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Jane-Spicer.jpg) Jane Spicer Entrepreneur / CEO of a Global Golf Equipment Company Phoenix, Arizona   Jane Spicer is the person behind a classic American success story. Over the past 40 years, she’s built one of the golf industry’s most successful global companies. Jane started out, at 10 years old, making and selling puppets at weekend arts & crafts shows, so that she could buy a sailboat. At one of those shows, someone suggested that the puppets would make great headcovers. So she gave it a try….and through sheer tenacity and a little bit of luck…Jane has grown her Arizona-based Daphne’s Headcovers into a company that sells nearly 200 types of animal headcovers in 75 countries. You’re likely to find a Daphne’s display, and sometimes two, at almost any golf store, golf club or resort pro shop. Jane’s most famous headcover, and the one that has helped fuel her company’s success, is Frank the Tiger – which is one of the most recognized headcovers in the world…thanks to Tiger Woods…or more specifically, to Tiger Woods’ mother, who gave the headcover to her son. In fact, mothers have always played an important role in Jane’s life story. And in her interview of Golf Yeah, she explains why. Show Highlights:  Jane’s long journey from selling puppets at arts & craft fairs to running a successful global manufacturer of golf headcovers. The backstory behind “Frank the Tiger,” her company’s big business break, and the role that Tiger Woods’ mother played. Other Tour Pros who carry her company’s animal headcovers…and why Padraig Harrington’s headcover is a ladybug. (https://golfyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/20200122012731_IMG_1545-e1594167503521.jpg) The legal protections for Jane’s headcover designs, and how she discourages companies from stealing her copyrighted products. The drama behind the order from American Express for 30,000 "Frank the Tiger" headcovers. How her company decides which animal designs to create, and what happens to designs that don’t succeed in the market. The most challenging aspects of managing a staff and manufacturing products overseas. Jane’s charitable causes, and how she partners with PGA Tour professionals to help their charities. What she would likely be doing, if her headcover business had not worked out. The next big item that’s on Jane Spicer’s bucket list. “Lessons learned” and words of advice for listeners who have always wanted to run their own business. Notable Quotes:  On advice from her mother: “I was 10 years old and wanted to buy a sailboat. My mother told me, 'Think of a business, and then run it yourself.' I discovered that I liked making my own money and being in charge of my own destiny." On her "overnight success" story: “In college I sold headcovers basically for beer money. When I got out of college, I got a real job and I didn't like it...So I sold my car and bought a van with 2 seats and an AM radio, and I went on the road for 6 years building the business.'" On the benefits of her 6-year experience on the road: “It was like getting my MBA. I was dealing with everybody, face-to-face. I learned so much about customer service and people, and I could handle anything in business after that time on the street." (https://golfyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/20200122012532_IMG_1543-e1594167581544.jpg) On the purpose of fun headcovers: “Beyond the protection aspect, they're a form of personal expression. When someone shows up on the first tee with their golf bag, they are starting to show their personality. Headcovers are conversations starters, and can connect people. They're a great way to show your individuality or style." On what it took to build her business: “It wasn't glamorous. I missed

“IT HAD A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT SOUND, AND WENT STRAIGHT AS A BULLET. I THOUGHT SOMEONE ELSE ON THE RANGE HAD HIT THAT GOLF BALL."[caption id="attachment_2984" align="alignleft" width="300"]https://golfyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Copy-of-249789_229292467087126_3435854_n.jpg () David with golfing legend Lee Trevino.[/caption] David Lee Golf Instructor / Father of Gravity Golf Greenville, South Carolina In any type of profession, there are individuals who are not always in the spotlight, but who are very well-known and recognized by the insiders of that profession, as being the most reliable sources of information and guidance. They are the voices of authority who the very best in that business or field of study often turn to for guidance and inspiration. They are the pro’s pros. The trusted advisors. The "Yodas" who have the wisdom, earned over many years, necessary to tell successful people what they are doing wrong, and how fix it. Over the past 40 years, David Lee has earned that reputation and that level of respect in the world of golf. But don’t take my word for it. Here are some quotes from three golfing legends: Lee Trevino once said that “David Lee would be the only guy I trust.”https://golfyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/chi-chi-testimonial.jpg () Jack Nicklaus gave his personal endorsement and full support for David’s unique teaching method...which David calls "Gravity Golf." Here are just a few highlight’s of David’s career. He’s been named as a Top 100 Golf Instructor 12 times by Golf Magazine He played on the PGA Tour for 4 years, before an injury forced him to leave He has worked with more than 30 well-known PGA Tour professionals In addition to writing a book of his own, he’s been featured on ESPN, in Golf Digest, Golf Week and Golf Magazine He is the founder of Gravity Golf Schools, which have taken players from beginner to competitive level golf in one year And if that’s not enough, David is a featured speaker at all types of event, including three neuroscience conventions In fact, David’s extensive studies in physics and physiology nearly led to his nomination for a Nobel prize in both of those scientific disciples. Based on his unique swing theory, David and his son Daniel continue to conduct Gravity Golf schools around the country, and offer a wide range of in-person and online instruction. Show Highlights:  Why moving the ball with your body mass, instead of your muscle, is the key to a consistent golf swing How a mistake in his plan to become a golf architect caused him to become a golf professional https://golfyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Copy-of-Golf-Magazine-Cover-of-Jack-Nicklaus-and-Gravity-Golf.jpg () When he finally discovered that he had stumbled upon the move to the ball that Jack Nicklaus was using in his swing How a misdiagnosed hand injury caused total loss of function; and how it was cured by a change in diet Why it's so difficult to get PGA Tour players to change their swings The causes and cure for the dreaded putting "yips" Why laying down a club for alignment is of no value The reason why Ben Hogan would send members of Colonial Country Club to David for instruction Notable Quotes:  On the start of his golf career: “My grandfather, who was a golf fanatic, got me started when I was 4 years old, swinging a club in his living room. He taught me using "Ben Hogan's Five Fundamental of Modern Golf," when it was a series in Sports Illustrated, before it was a book." On his golfing hero: “Arnold Palmer, who was 14 years my senior, was like a god to me. Everything that he radiated made me think 'I want to be like you.'" On his PGA Tour experience: “It was tough back then, entering as a PGA member. There would sometimes be 200 guys competing on a Monday for 4 openings in that week's tournament." On discovering the "Gravity Golf" swing: “It was the first time in my life when my core mass beat my arms to the golf ball. It had a...

David Lee — Father of Gravity Golf

“IT HAD A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT SOUND, AND WENT STRAIGHT AS A BULLET. I THOUGHT SOMEONE ELSE ON THE RANGE HAD HIT THAT GOLF BALL."[caption id="attachment_2984" align="alignleft" width="300"] (https://golfyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Copy-of-249789_229292467087126_3435854_n.jpg) David with golfing legend Lee Trevino.[/caption] David Lee Golf Instructor / Father of Gravity Golf Greenville, South Carolina In any type of profession, there are individuals who are not always in the spotlight, but who are very well-known and recognized by the insiders of that profession, as being the most reliable sources of information and guidance. They are the voices of authority who the very best in that business or field of study often turn to for guidance and inspiration. They are the pro’s pros. The trusted advisors. The "Yodas" who have the wisdom, earned over many years, necessary to tell successful people what they are doing wrong, and how fix it. Over the past 40 years, David Lee has earned that reputation and that level of respect in the world of golf. But don’t take my word for it. Here are some quotes from three golfing legends: Lee Trevino once said that “David Lee would be the only guy I trust.” (https://golfyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/chi-chi-testimonial.jpg) Jack Nicklaus gave his personal endorsement and full support for David’s unique teaching method...which David calls "Gravity Golf." Here are just a few highlight’s of David’s career. He’s been named as a Top 100 Golf Instructor 12 times by Golf Magazine He played on the PGA Tour for 4 years, before an injury forced him to leave He has worked with more than 30 well-known PGA Tour professionals In addition to writing a book of his own, he’s been featured on ESPN, in Golf Digest, Golf Week and Golf Magazine He is the founder of Gravity Golf Schools, which have taken players from beginner to competitive level golf in one year And if that’s not enough, David is a featured speaker at all types of event, including three neuroscience conventions In fact, David’s extensive studies in physics and physiology nearly led to his nomination for a Nobel prize in both of those scientific disciples. Based on his unique swing theory, David and his son Daniel continue to conduct Gravity Golf schools around the country, and offer a wide range of in-person and online instruction. Show Highlights:  Why moving the ball with your body mass, instead of your muscle, is the key to a consistent golf swing How a mistake in his plan to become a golf architect caused him to become a golf professional (https://golfyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Copy-of-Golf-Magazine-Cover-of-Jack-Nicklaus-and-Gravity-Golf.jpg) When he finally discovered that he had stumbled upon the move to the ball that Jack Nicklaus was using in his swing How a misdiagnosed hand injury caused total loss of function; and how it was cured by a change in diet Why it's so difficult to get PGA Tour players to change their swings The causes and cure for the dreaded putting "yips" Why laying down a club for alignment is of no value The reason why Ben Hogan would send members of Colonial Country Club to David for instruction Notable Quotes:  On the start of his golf career: “My grandfather, who was a golf fanatic, got me started when I was 4 years old, swinging a club in his living room. He taught me using "Ben Hogan's Five Fundamental of Modern Golf," when it was a series in Sports Illustrated, before it was a book." On his golfing hero: “Arnold Palmer, who was 14 years my senior, was like a god to me. Everything that he radiated made me think 'I want to be like you.'" On his PGA Tour experience: “It was tough back then, entering as a PGA member. There would sometimes be 200 guys competing on a Monday for 4 openings in that week's tournament." On discovering the "Gravity Golf" swing: “It

“I carry the cross of the Carr name. When I show up on the golf course, I need to deflate everyone's expectations. Iv'e actually had people ask me if I'm adopted.”https://golfyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/FAS_7232.jpg () Marty Carr, Founder and CEO Carr Golf Group Dublin, Ireland For someone who was raised in the shadow of a man who’s recognized as Ireland’s greatest amateur golfer of all time, and who was the youngest child in a family with 6 kids, Marty Carr seems to have done pretty well for himself over the past 30 plus years. Since 1989, Marty Carr has overseen the growth and success of Dublin-based Carr Golf, which is one of the world’s most respected operators of customized golf tours in Ireland, Scotland, England (and elsewhere). In fact, Carr Golf has received Golf Digest’s Editors’ Choice Award four years running for “Best Tour Operator” from 2016 – 2019 Under Marty’s direction, and with help from his brother Roddy, Carr Golf has expanded beyond travel, into two other business lines that leverage the company’s expertise in golf: those include a golf course maintenance company; and a business that provides course management and marketing services. Carr Golf currently employs more than 80 people on a full-time basis, and a team twice that size for various projects. Carr Golf has been involved a number of renowned golf projects, including Old Head of Kinsale, Dromoland Castle, Mount Juliet, Carton House and Barbados Golf Club. I’d like to suggest that the key to Carr Golf’s growth and success can be found in the company’s 6 core values, which are displayed prominently on its website. Here are the first two: We offer service and respect to staff and customers (interesting that staff is not only included, it’s listed before customers) We understand the value of reputation, integrity and trust It’s refreshing to see a company that stands for something more than making money. Show Highlights:  What life was like growing up with a father who was a golfing legend in Ireland Marty's explanation of why, "I've got the name, but not the game." when it comes to golfing talent. [caption id="attachment_2969" align="alignright" width="300"]https://golfyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/jb-carr-with-trophies.jpg () Marty's father, Joe (J.B.) Carr, is considered the greatest amateur Irish golfer of all time.[/caption] His initial career path as a financial advisor in the US and Ireland The backstory behind how and why Carr Golf was started The competitive challenges of running a golf travel and events business Why Americans and the Irish "get each other" Key differences between golfing in Ireland and Scotland Why his Father & Son, and Father & Daughter World Invitational Golf tournaments have been so successful "Tough love" advice for someone who's thinking about starting a golf business Notable Quotes: On his father (J.B. Carr) being raised by his mother’s sister: “It was always a bit of a stigma, and certainly had an impact on him. My father never spoke of it, or acknowledged that he was adopted, or sought to connect with his adopted family.” On his father’s golf game: “He was very big and all hands, was very powerful and could hit the ball a long way. He had the ability to power through the ball, even in the deepest of rough or toughest of lies. His putting was the most suspect part of his game, but he was a very fierce competitor, particularly in match play.” On his own golf game: “I’m pretty much self-taught. I do remember being on the practice range with a bunch of guys, and maybe Henry Cotton would be there. And he would have a new technique for hitting a car tire one-handed with your left hand. I remember all of these cutting edge techniques, and John Jacobs staying in our house...but I never really engaged in the game. But I don’t regret it. I can’t look back and I can’t complain, because I’ve had a good run.” On being the youngest...

Marty Carr — Carr Golf Group Founder & CEO

“I carry the cross of the Carr name. When I show up on the golf course, I need to deflate everyone's expectations. Iv'e actually had people ask me if I'm adopted.” (https://golfyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/FAS_7232.jpg) Marty Carr, Founder and CEO Carr Golf Group Dublin, Ireland For someone who was raised in the shadow of a man who’s recognized as Ireland’s greatest amateur golfer of all time, and who was the youngest child in a family with 6 kids, Marty Carr seems to have done pretty well for himself over the past 30 plus years. Since 1989, Marty Carr has overseen the growth and success of Dublin-based Carr Golf, which is one of the world’s most respected operators of customized golf tours in Ireland, Scotland, England (and elsewhere). In fact, Carr Golf has received Golf Digest’s Editors’ Choice Award four years running for “Best Tour Operator” from 2016 – 2019 Under Marty’s direction, and with help from his brother Roddy, Carr Golf has expanded beyond travel, into two other business lines that leverage the company’s expertise in golf: those include a golf course maintenance company; and a business that provides course management and marketing services. Carr Golf currently employs more than 80 people on a full-time basis, and a team twice that size for various projects. Carr Golf has been involved a number of renowned golf projects, including Old Head of Kinsale, Dromoland Castle, Mount Juliet, Carton House and Barbados Golf Club. I’d like to suggest that the key to Carr Golf’s growth and success can be found in the company’s 6 core values, which are displayed prominently on its website. Here are the first two: We offer service and respect to staff and customers (interesting that staff is not only included, it’s listed before customers) We understand the value of reputation, integrity and trust It’s refreshing to see a company that stands for something more than making money. Show Highlights:  What life was like growing up with a father who was a golfing legend in Ireland Marty's explanation of why, "I've got the name, but not the game." when it comes to golfing talent. [caption id="attachment_2969" align="alignright" width="300"] (https://golfyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/jb-carr-with-trophies.jpg) Marty's father, Joe (J.B.) Carr, is considered the greatest amateur Irish golfer of all time.[/caption] His initial career path as a financial advisor in the US and Ireland The backstory behind how and why Carr Golf was started The competitive challenges of running a golf travel and events business Why Americans and the Irish "get each other" Key differences between golfing in Ireland and Scotland Why his Father & Son, and Father & Daughter World Invitational Golf tournaments have been so successful "Tough love" advice for someone who's thinking about starting a golf business Notable Quotes: On his father (J.B. Carr) being raised by his mother’s sister: “It was always a bit of a stigma, and certainly had an impact on him. My father never spoke of it, or acknowledged that he was adopted, or sought to connect with his adopted family.” On his father’s golf game: “He was very big and all hands, was very powerful and could hit the ball a long way. He had the ability to power through the ball, even in the deepest of rough or toughest of lies. His putting was the most suspect part of his game, but he was a very fierce competitor, particularly in match play.” On his own golf game: “I’m pretty much self-taught. I do remember being on the practice range with a bunch of guys, and maybe Henry Cotton would be there. And he would have a new technique for hitting a car tire one-handed with your left hand. I remember all of these cutting edge techniques, and John Jacobs staying in our house...but I never really engaged in the game. But I don’t regret it. I can’t look back and I can’t complain, because I’ve had a good run.” On being the youngest...

“Spend ten times the amount of time you think you should spend on hiring the right people for your business. Not twice the amount. Not three times the amount. Ten times the amount."Tom Cox Founder and CEO - Golfballs.com, Inc. Lafayette, Louisiana We’ve had a number of golf entrepreneurs on the Golf Yeah podcast, but it’s safe to say that none are as hard-wired or successful as Tom Cox. Tom is the co-founder, president and CEO of golfballs.com, a company he started in 1995, which was one of the first eCommerce businesses for golf products. Golfballs.com has been on a rocket ship since then. In 1996, for example, the company had sales of $16,000...and they currently are around $35 million. There are three things I find interesting about Tom. First of all, he already had a solid 10+ year golf industry career before he started golfballs.com...as the manager of a prestigious golf club in Broussard, Louisiana. But Tom knew that he wanted something more...and had self-confidence to reach for it. Secondly, Tom had the innate ability...not only to see a market opportunity in used golf balls, but also had the flexibility to change the focus of his business into mass customization of new golf balls and other golf-related items. So he had the talent of most great entrepreneurs...which is the ability to connect the dots, and to adapt quickly based on what he learned. The third thing I find interesting about Tom is that he has not allowed his success to get in the way of giving back. And the way that Tom gives back is by serving as an advocate, advisor and fan of startup companies and their founders. Toward that end, he is co-founder and volunteer President of Opportunity Machine, a business accelerator. Tom is also a limited partner in Tectonic Ventures, a venture capital fund focused on technology companies with high growth potential. Here's a fun fact about Tom. On the Meyers-Briggs personality test, which classifies people as one of 16 personality types, Tom is an ENTJ, which means he is Extroverted, Intuitive, Thinking and Judging. Meyers Briggs calls this personality type “Commanders;” and describes them as natural born leaders with charisma and confidence, who project authority in a way that draws people together behind a common goal. Other ENTJ people included Bill Gates and Steve Jobs. That group also included Richard Nixon, but we steer clear of politics in our podcasts. Show Highlights:  Why a passion for golf was NOT the key to Tom's success How Tom came to connect the dots between two concepts -- used golf balls and internet marketing -- to create golfballs.com Behind the scenes insights into the world of used golf balls What happened in the market that caused Tom to change his business model The value of owning the golfballs.com domain, and how he also acquired golfball.com Why most people do not pay an additional fee for customizing their golf balls What types of things that Tom refuses to imprint on a golf ball The key to success in running a business with 120 employees The next step in Tom's plan for golfballs.com Why Tom invests so much time helping other entrepreneurs to succeed Notable Quotes:  On his original business plan: “It was simply to have a website as a marketing engine, and to employ guys who dive for golf balls do the fulfillment. It was not to run an operation with 120 employees." On changing his business model: “You can pick ONE thing and be really good at it, and the ONE thing we work to be really good at is customized golf products....which means that you have to give up on some other pieces of the industry...and one of those pieces was used golf balls.” On market timing in 1995: “We were a unique differentiated product selling online. Back then, golfers were one of the first demographic groups who were buying online. Golfers were early adopters of the internet.” On who buys personalized golf balls: “If you want to play the least expensive golf...

Tom Cox — Golf eCommerce Entrepreneur

“Spend ten times the amount of time you think you should spend on hiring the right people for your business. Not twice the amount. Not three times the amount. Ten times the amount."Tom Cox Founder and CEO - Golfballs.com, Inc. Lafayette, Louisiana We’ve had a number of golf entrepreneurs on the Golf Yeah podcast, but it’s safe to say that none are as hard-wired or successful as Tom Cox. Tom is the co-founder, president and CEO of golfballs.com, a company he started in 1995, which was one of the first eCommerce businesses for golf products. Golfballs.com has been on a rocket ship since then. In 1996, for example, the company had sales of $16,000...and they currently are around $35 million. There are three things I find interesting about Tom. First of all, he already had a solid 10+ year golf industry career before he started golfballs.com...as the manager of a prestigious golf club in Broussard, Louisiana. But Tom knew that he wanted something more...and had self-confidence to reach for it. Secondly, Tom had the innate ability...not only to see a market opportunity in used golf balls, but also had the flexibility to change the focus of his business into mass customization of new golf balls and other golf-related items. So he had the talent of most great entrepreneurs...which is the ability to connect the dots, and to adapt quickly based on what he learned. The third thing I find interesting about Tom is that he has not allowed his success to get in the way of giving back. And the way that Tom gives back is by serving as an advocate, advisor and fan of startup companies and their founders. Toward that end, he is co-founder and volunteer President of Opportunity Machine, a business accelerator. Tom is also a limited partner in Tectonic Ventures, a venture capital fund focused on technology companies with high growth potential. Here's a fun fact about Tom. On the Meyers-Briggs personality test, which classifies people as one of 16 personality types, Tom is an ENTJ, which means he is Extroverted, Intuitive, Thinking and Judging. Meyers Briggs calls this personality type “Commanders;” and describes them as natural born leaders with charisma and confidence, who project authority in a way that draws people together behind a common goal. Other ENTJ people included Bill Gates and Steve Jobs. That group also included Richard Nixon, but we steer clear of politics in our podcasts. Show Highlights:  Why a passion for golf was NOT the key to Tom's success How Tom came to connect the dots between two concepts -- used golf balls and internet marketing -- to create golfballs.com Behind the scenes insights into the world of used golf balls What happened in the market that caused Tom to change his business model The value of owning the golfballs.com domain, and how he also acquired golfball.com Why most people do not pay an additional fee for customizing their golf balls What types of things that Tom refuses to imprint on a golf ball The key to success in running a business with 120 employees The next step in Tom's plan for golfballs.com Why Tom invests so much time helping other entrepreneurs to succeed Notable Quotes:  On his original business plan: “It was simply to have a website as a marketing engine, and to employ guys who dive for golf balls do the fulfillment. It was not to run an operation with 120 employees." On changing his business model: “You can pick ONE thing and be really good at it, and the ONE thing we work to be really good at is customized golf products....which means that you have to give up on some other pieces of the industry...and one of those pieces was used golf balls.” On market timing in 1995: “We were a unique differentiated product selling online. Back then, golfers were one of the first demographic groups who were buying online. Golfers were early adopters of the internet.” On who buys personalized golf balls: “If you want to play the least expensive golf ball,

“Some of my ventures have worked out and some have not, but they have all been great learning experiences. In fact, my first start-up company was created out of desperation.” https://golfyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Jason-with-golfler-app.jpg ()     Jason Pearsall Entrepreneur & Golf Course Owner / Operator Detroit, Michigan It might be an understatement to say that Jason Pearsall is hard-wired as a golf entrepreneur. Since graduating from college in 2007, Jason has either started, or played an important role in a number of successful businesses – both cutting edge and traditional. While in college, and prior to co-founding Club Caddie Inc. — his current entrepreneurial venture —  Jason had created and sold Performance Personal Computers, a successful e-commerce company. He had also built an app called “Golfler,” a tee-sheet and on-demand food and beverage delivery system for golf courses that was acquired by Supreme Golf. Together with Solidea, a New York venture advisory firm, Jason is now working to establish Club Caddie’s reputation as the world’s best course cloud-based course management system; offering all types of clubs a contemporary SAAS subscription service with an affordable and transparent pricing model. Jason also currently serves as an owner and Managing Partner at Flushing Valley Golf and Banquet Center in Flushing, Michigan, where he is able to test Club Caddie’s software every day this 18-hole, daily fee, semi-private golf facility that features an extensive food, beverage and banquet operation. Jason is the kind of person who generates more great ideas than he has time to do them.  And I suspect that he’s only just getting started as a business builder.  If Jason’s resume doesn’t make you feel like an underachiever, here’s another fact that might push you over the edge: he also earned a law degree and is a licensed attorney. But is Jason a nice guy? A review that was posted on Glassdoor.com from a former employee of his golf app company reported that, “Jason Pearsall is an amazing leader with both muscular intelligence and creative vision. His charisma is a major determinant guiding the company’s success.” But there was also one negative comment. He wrote “Detroit is cold. Perhaps move the company Headquarters to Florida or California.” [In his interview, Jason explains that he lives in Michigan only because his wife’s family is located there.] Show Highlights:  Why Jason considers himself to be more of an opportunist than a hard-wired entrepreneur How Jason created a multi-million dollar e-commerce company while he was still in college How his misbehavior in high school resulted in a full scholarship to Wayne State https://golfyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/JasonandWifeJehoneGolfing.jpg () Why the business model of his “Golfler” app eventually failed, and… …how that app’s failure resulted in development of a much larger opportunity The impact of consolidation in the golf course management software industry How you can build a software company without knowing anything about code Why Jason thinks the long-term outlook for the golf industry is very healthy The biggest mistakes to avoid when starting a new venture Notable Quotes:  On his career path: “My career plan was not to run an e-commerce business. I wanted to go to law school. Someone offered to purchase my company, so I sold the company and continued on to law school.” On his goal to be a lawyer: “When I was young, my grandfather told me that he always wanted to be a lawyer, but never did. He told me that I should go to law school. So I set that as a goal from avery young age, and I am still a licensed lawyer and do much of the legal work for our businesses.” On his decision to co-found Club Caddie: “It was an opportunity to leave a safe job...

Jason Pearsall — Golf Technology Entrepreneur

“Some of my ventures have worked out and some have not, but they have all been great learning experiences. In fact, my first start-up company was created out of desperation.” (https://golfyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Jason-with-golfler-app.jpg)     Jason Pearsall Entrepreneur & Golf Course Owner / Operator Detroit, Michigan It might be an understatement to say that Jason Pearsall is hard-wired as a golf entrepreneur. Since graduating from college in 2007, Jason has either started, or played an important role in a number of successful businesses – both cutting edge and traditional. While in college, and prior to co-founding Club Caddie Inc. — his current entrepreneurial venture —  Jason had created and sold Performance Personal Computers, a successful e-commerce company. He had also built an app called “Golfler,” a tee-sheet and on-demand food and beverage delivery system for golf courses that was acquired by Supreme Golf. Together with Solidea, a New York venture advisory firm, Jason is now working to establish Club Caddie’s reputation as the world’s best course cloud-based course management system; offering all types of clubs a contemporary SAAS subscription service with an affordable and transparent pricing model. Jason also currently serves as an owner and Managing Partner at Flushing Valley Golf and Banquet Center in Flushing, Michigan, where he is able to test Club Caddie’s software every day this 18-hole, daily fee, semi-private golf facility that features an extensive food, beverage and banquet operation. Jason is the kind of person who generates more great ideas than he has time to do them.  And I suspect that he’s only just getting started as a business builder.  If Jason’s resume doesn’t make you feel like an underachiever, here’s another fact that might push you over the edge: he also earned a law degree and is a licensed attorney. But is Jason a nice guy? A review that was posted on Glassdoor.com from a former employee of his golf app company reported that, “Jason Pearsall is an amazing leader with both muscular intelligence and creative vision. His charisma is a major determinant guiding the company’s success.” But there was also one negative comment. He wrote “Detroit is cold. Perhaps move the company Headquarters to Florida or California.” [In his interview, Jason explains that he lives in Michigan only because his wife’s family is located there.] Show Highlights:  Why Jason considers himself to be more of an opportunist than a hard-wired entrepreneur How Jason created a multi-million dollar e-commerce company while he was still in college How his misbehavior in high school resulted in a full scholarship to Wayne State (https://golfyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/JasonandWifeJehoneGolfing.jpg) Why the business model of his “Golfler” app eventually failed, and… …how that app’s failure resulted in development of a much larger opportunity The impact of consolidation in the golf course management software industry How you can build a software company without knowing anything about code Why Jason thinks the long-term outlook for the golf industry is very healthy The biggest mistakes to avoid when starting a new venture Notable Quotes:  On his career path: “My career plan was not to run an e-commerce business. I wanted to go to law school. Someone offered to purchase my company, so I sold the company and continued on to law school.” On his goal to be a lawyer: “When I was young, my grandfather told me that he always wanted to be a lawyer, but never did. He told me that I should go to law school. So I set that as a goal from avery young age, and I am still a licensed lawyer and do much of the legal work for our businesses.” On his decision to co-found Club Caddie: “It was an opportunity to leave a safe job and to try something...

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