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Course Record Show

Roberto Castro and Dan Ferreira

Conversations with the smartest people in the golf business to get the inside stories and strategies driving the business of golf forward. Hosted by former PGA Tour player Roberto Castro.

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#31: Course Closures, Part 2 (featuring Alex Lidback...

Course Record Show ·

2023/12/05

In this episode, we explore the stories of two Golf Courses that closed their doors during the Golf boom: Ravenaux Country Club (Spring, TX) and Sherwood Forest Country Club (Baton Rouge, LA). Alex Lidback shares his perspective as a former member of Ravenaux. Frank Gumpert is a PGA Professional who and former Head Pro at Sherwood Forest. Both Alex and Frank bring their perspectives on what happened at their clubs and whether these are cautionary stories for the growth of Golf more

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36:45

#30: Course Closures, Part 1 (featuring Lincoln Duff)

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2023/11/14

In this short series, the Course Record Show dives into some of the nuances overshadowed by the growth of golf during Covid. We explore whether the growth is sustainable and what it will take to it to continue. Then we bring in Lincoln Duff, who has made a career at the intersection of golf and Real Estate to explore which of our opinions carry water and which don't. Enjoy!

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56:36

#29: PGA Tour player Ben Griffin

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2023/10/10

Fresh off of his runner-up finish at the Sanderson Farms Championship, we talk to Ben Griffin. After walking away from pro golf to become a mortgage loan officer, Ben recommitted to his playing career and finished his rookie season on the PGA Tour inside the Top 70. Ben played his college golf at UNC Chapel Hill where he was a two-time All American, won 3 individual titles and set the programs all-time scoring average, previously held by Davis Love III.In this episode, Ben discusses his

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44:12

#28: Financial Advisory for Athletes, featuring...

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2023/09/05

The Course Record Show is back after a summer hiatus!Our guest today is Sandra Richards. Sandra is a Managing Director at Morgan Stanley where she is Head of Global Sports and Entertainment in the firm’s wealth management division. She has received numerous awards and recognitions, most recently being named to Sports business Journals Game Changers, class of 2023. We cover a variety of topics, from the changing landscape in wealth creation for athletes, how to manage that wealth, and the

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42:45

#27: Roberto's Masters & ANWA perspective from...

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2023/05/08

On this episode, Roberto and Dan catch up on RC's behind the ropes experience at the ANWA and Masters. We also recap 2 years of CRS, recapping highlights from the show and our most profound takeaways. Thanks to our listeners for the amazing support you've shown!

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60:52

#26: Geoff Shackelford

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2023/03/28

In this episode, we talk to Geoff Shackelford. Geoff's has had an interesting career in golf, authoring 11 books, designing golf courses, frequently appearing on the Golf Channel, and co-hosting 2 podcasts (McKellar and State of the Game). We discuss Geoff's new book "Golf Architecture for Normal People" (coming this June), the publishing business, the state of golf media and Geoff's newsletter "The Quadrilateral." Enjoy!----Links from Today's ConversationTo pre-order Geoff's book:

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31:42

#25: Lee Wybranski, the Golf Artist

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2023/02/28

In this episode, we talk to Lee Wybranski. Lee is the President of Lee Wybranski Art and Design (www.leewybranski.com), and is one of the premier artists working in golf today. He has been commissioned to create drawings and paintings for the finest clubs and organizations in the game. In addition, Lee works annually for the game’s governing bodies, creating classic, collectible work on behalf of The R&A, PGA of America, and the United States Golf Association. We chat with Lee about

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28:54

#24: PGA Show 2023 Review

Course Record Show ·

2023/02/07

Roberto gives us the scoop on what the PGA Show was like this year. We discuss the biggest trends, novelties and intricacies of Golf's biggest trade show and the people that make it all happen, including some past Course Record Show guests.This episode is brought to you by Encina Farms. Encina Farms (encinafarms.com) specialized in Iberico, a special breed of pig from Spain. Encina's cuts of Iberico ship everywhere in US and you can get a taste of their delicious product with 15% off

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63:12

#23: Who Owns It? (featuring Joe Ogilvie)

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2023/01/04

In this episode, we profile a handful of companies in the golf business and discuss who owns them and how that ownership came to be. Joe Ogilvie (former PGA Tour pro turned investor turned Course Record Show's first repeat guest) joins us with his personal experiences with these companies and tells us whether he'd buy or sell each company. This was a fun episode and Joe, as usual, was a wealth of information and stories. Enjoy!

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43:34

#22: Allen Greene, former Athletic Director (Auburn &...

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2022/10/31

In this episode, we speak to Allen Greene, former Athletic Director at Auburn University. Before that role, Allen was AD at Buffalo. His sports background runs deep as Allen was a collegiate (Notre Dame) and professional baseball player. In this rich discussion, Allen shares his unique view on college sports, what an administrator thinks about and how he sees golf in the broader sports landscape. Enjoy!

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51:19

#21: Jeremy Stone, Titleist VP of Marketing

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2022/09/13

In this episode, we speak to Jeremy Stone, VP of Marketing at Titleist. Jeremy has been at Titleist since 2010 in a few different roles. We cover a range of topics in this discussion, from the strategic choices that Titleist makes in the evolving golf landscape, how the business of golf clubs and golf balls is more different than it seems and some deep-dives into the technological side of golf. Enjoy!

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51:11

#20: Ryan Engle, CEO of Golf+ VR

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2022/07/20

In this episode, we speak to Golf+ CEO Ryan Engle. Ryan is an engineer-turned-serial entrepreneur who founded Golf+ as a virtual reality golf game, which can be played with the Oculus headset. Ryan discusses the company's mission, what makes the VR experience credible to golfers, where golf is headed and how Golf+ is responding. Enjoy!

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56:28

#19: Ryan Baucom, the caddy

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2022/05/26

Ryan Baucom is a long-time PGA Tour caddie turned Medical Sales Rep. In this episode, we talk to "Bauc" about the economics of caddying, what makes a good caddy, the skills from caddying that translate into the working world and some fun stories about life on Tour. As a former collegiate football player, we also talk about NIL. Bauc is a fascinating individual with intellectual curiosity and a knack for storytelling. Enjoy, and stick around after the interview for Takeaways. If you're

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34:25

#18: Augusta, GA mayor Hardie Davis, Jr.

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2022/04/19

1 week a year, Augusta, GA becomes the center of the sports universe. But what happens the other 51 weeks a year in Augsuta? In this episode, mayor Hardie Davis, Jr. joins us to discuss how the Masters impacts the city of Augusta, how he leverages the tournament in his leadership, the role of engineering and theology in public service and handling adversity.

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31:37

#17: DTC Series: Piper Golf

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2022/03/30

This episode is Part 3 of 3 of a special series on Direct to Consumer companies focused on the golf market. This episode features Mike Gottfried, Founder and CEO of Piper Golf (www.piper.golf). Piper Golf makes performance golf balls at reasonable prices using a simple fitting system. Listen to the episode to hear how Mike thinks about digital marketing, building lifetime value in golf and the role of experimentation in business. After the interview, Roberto and Dan discuss takeaways

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40:25

#16: DTC Series: Walker Trolleys

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2022/03/18

This episode is Part 2 of 3 of a special series on Direct to Consumer companies focused on the golf market. This episode features Brad Payne, Founder of Walker Trolleys (www.walkertrolleys.com). Walker Trolleys makes a premium golf pushcart to help golfers enjoy the experience of walking during their round. Listen to the episode to hear how Brad thinks about marketing channels, managing supply chain risk and his prospects for DTC in golf more broadly. After the interview, Roberto and

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17:13

#15: DTC Series: Trap Golf

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2022/03/08

This episode is Part 1 of 3 of a special series on Direct to Consumer companies focused on the golf market. This episode features Wayne Birch Jr., Co-founder and Co-owner of Trap Golf (trapgolf.com). Trap Golf makes apparel that reflects the intersection of golf, art and hip-hop. Listen to the episode to see how Wayne (who is a caddie on the PGA Tour) has used his unique background to bring legitimacy to a brand that's growing the game of golf and the tactics he's using to help it grow.

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53:43

#14: PGA Show Panel (featuring CapTech, aboutGOLF and...

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2022/02/09

Much like Lebron in 2010, CRS decided to take it’s talents to South Beach…well, not quite. But we did land in Orlando for the PGA Show! We had an interesting panel of 3 guests, and covered a lot of ground. Specifically, you'll hear from: (1) Jon Bradway of Captech, a technology consulting firm that recently signed a marquee partnership with the PGA of America, (2) Ken Reynolds of aboutGOLF Simulators and (3) Matthew Hobbins of Concert Golf Partners, an owner-operator of over 25 upscale

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38:55

#13: Predictions for the Business of Golf in 2022

Course Record Show ·

2022/01/19

Roberto and Dan kick off 2022 with predictions for 2022. We discuss non-green grass golf, betting in golf, golf media, the future of startup golf leagues (PGL, SGL), direct to consumer brands, and gender equity in golf. Stay tuned throughout the year for deep-dives on some of these topics with expert guests.

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69:02

#12: Stewart Cink

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2021/12/16

Stewart Cink has been a PGA Tour player since 1997. He has 8 PGA Tour wins, highlighted by the 2009 Open Championship, appeared in five Ryder Cups and reached the #5 position in the Official World Golf Ranking. Stewart was a He's is one of the game's consummate gentlemen and a wealth of knowledge of the evolution of the professional game (and barbeque).

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