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Golf Business Podcast

This is the Golf Business podcast brought to you by the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA), the leading voice for today"s owners and operators. Each episode features guests and discussions about some of the most important matters in our business. This podcast is supported by Yamaha Golf Cars, the official golf car partner of NGCOA.

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Episode 41: Steve Mona, Whitey O'Malley, Rock Lucas

Golf Business Podcast ·

2020/02/26

This episode's Owner to Owner segment features Whitey O'Malley of Saddleback Golf Club and Rock Lucas of Charwood Country Club discussing off-season dynamic pricing results, various types of dynamic pricing, and the importance of the NGCOA's Beware of Barter report. (ngcoa.org/BewareOfBarter) For House Chat, Steve Mona, executive director of WE ARE GOLF, talks about the 2020 National Golf Day in Washington, D.C. planned for May. Mona shares details about the many activities taking place and the key

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18:56

Episode 40: Bill Rehanek, Billy Casper Golf; Dale...

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2020/02/13

For Inside Golf Business, Bill Rehanek, senior vice president of operations for Billy Casper Golf, discusses the importance of safety training for employees. The topic was part of a featured story in the January 2020 issue of Golf Business magazine (golfbusiness.com). Dale Merritt, CEO and managing member of Golfpay, joins us for House Chat, and shares how NGCOA members can benefit from a partnership with Golfpay and the many access platforms they have available to connect with your customers.

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Episode 39: Craig Kessler, Allison George, Del Ratcliffe

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2020/01/30

Labor issues are the hot topic for both segments of Episode 39. In the Owner to Owner segment, Allison George of Toad Valley Golf Course and Del Ratcliffe of Ratcliffe Golf Services discuss the issues surrounding recent changes in salaried employee rules, skilled vs. unskilled labor demand, and the looming crisis of rising wage costs. For House Chat, Craig Kessler, director of governmental affairs for the Southern California Golf Association, updates listeners on the battle in his state over

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Episode 38: Gary Schaal, Hugo Aniksztejn and Tony Duran

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2020/01/15

For this episode's Inside Golf Business, Gary Schaal, former president of the PGA of America and one of the leading voices in the game, talks about the past 25 years of his career, which is the focus of the January cover story of Golf Business magazine, celebrating its 25th anniversary. For House Chat, Hugo Aniksztejn, international sales specialist for Biral, and Tony Duran of the Duran Group discuss the latest technological advances in lightning and thunderstorm early detection that is available

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31:47

Episode 37: Randy Ballinger, Bob Helland, Whitey...

Golf Business Podcast ·

2019/12/27

This episode's Owner to Owner segment features Whitey O'Malley of Saddleback Golf Club and Rock Lucas of Charwood Country Club discussing winter weather planning, dynamic pricing and how Golf Business Conference 2020 could make you money. For House Chat, Randy Ballinger, owner of Walnut Creek Golf Course in Indiana, and Bob Helland, GCSAA Director of Congressional & Federal Affairs, discuss the latest issues surrounding the new Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Rule and how it impacts golf

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Episode 36: Jonathan Wiesel, Kraig Kann

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2019/12/06

For Inside Golf Business, Jonathan Wiesel, Nordic consultant/journalist with Nordic Group International in Bozeman, Montana, talks more about the winter activities that can drive off-season revenues at golf courses in a follow up to the November/December issue of the magazine. shorturl.at/DEV45 In House Chat, Golf Business Conference emcee Kraig Kann gives listeners a little taste of the programming being offered for 2020 in Orlando, including the Bright Ideas Showcase.

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Episode 35: Bryan Stromme, Mike O'Keefe, Allison...

Golf Business Podcast ·

2019/11/20

For this episode, Allison George of Toad Valley Golf Course and Don Rea of Augusta Ranch Golf Club share sales strategies for getting the most out of Black Friday and the holiday shopping season. One key — finding your "non-golfer" audience who are shopping for the golfer they love. In House Chat, Bryan Stromme, Rain Bird key accounts manager, and Mike O'Keefe of Rain Bird Financial Solutions report on the changes in finance options for upgrading irrigation systems. Lenders have become more open

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Episode 34: Caroline Basarab Dennison, Holiday Sales...

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2019/11/06

INSIDE GOLF BUSINESS: Caroline Basarab Dennison of Reynolds Lake Oconee golf community in Greensboro, Georgia, shares her insights into preparing for holiday sales in the pro shop in a follow up to the article "Getting into the Holiday Spirit" in the November/December issue of Golf Business magazine, available at golfbusiness.com. Last season, Reynolds Lake's special promotion drew more than 1,000 shoppers and pulled in $59,000 in sales over a three-day period.

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Episode 33: Rock Lucas & Del Ratcliffe

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2019/10/21

In this special episode of Owner to Owner, Rock Lucas of Charwood Country Club and Del Ratcliffe of Ratcliffe Golf Services discuss the upcoming Golf Business Conference 2020 in Orlando, Florida, and other NGCOA educational opportunities; Quick.golf pay-by-the-hole options, and some good ideas that went bad. Coffee anyone?

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24:55

Episode 32: Andrew Peterson, Quinn Smith and Mike...

Golf Business Podcast ·

2019/10/09

The Inside Golf Business report takes a look at the magazine's October cover story on the future of municipal golf courses. Andrew Peterson of The Municipal Golf Association San Antonio, also known as the Alamo City Golf Trail, discusses the changes his facilities have implement and the how it's leading to improved customer relationships. ["Survival Tactics," golfbusiness.com] For our House Chat segment, Quinn Smith, president/CEO of QNorth Golf, and Mike Loustalot of Sagacity Golf, share their

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24:37

Episode 31: Mike Hurdzan, Rob Harris, Allison George...

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2019/09/24

For Owner to Owner, Allison George of Toad Valley Golf Course and Whitey O'Malley of Saddleback Golf Club talk about strategic marketing planning, from the wild side (Godzilla and gorilla suits) to traditional (back to television advertising). Knowing your audience is key to getting your message across. In House Chat, following some recent high-profile lightning strikes at major tournaments, Mike Hurdzan, author of "Golf and Law - Golf Course Safety, Security and Risk Management," and attorney Rob

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Episode 30: Alex Trujillo, FlightScope; Matt Brost &...

Golf Business Podcast ·

2019/09/11

For Inside Golf Business this week, Alex Trujillo, senior sales manager for FlightScope, follows up the cover feature from the September 2019 issue of Golf Business magazine (golfbusiness.com), which focuses on how technology is helping driving ranges drive new revenue. Alex shares more insight on how FlightScope is being used in golf. Then for House Chat, Matt Brost, enterprise development officer, and Jason Sandler, vice president of employee benefits, for Holmes Murphy fill listeners in on the

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Episode 29: Linda Rogers, Don Rea and Rock Lucas

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2019/08/28

In this episode's Owner to Owner, Don Rea of Augusta Ranch Golf Club and Rock Lucas of Charwood Country Club warn, "Don't join the race to the bottom," while comparing notes on the East Coast-West Coast seasonal changes, revenue management and customer acquisition. For House Chat, Linda Rogers of Juday Creek Golf Course in Granger, Indiana, has a unique perspective on tackling legislative issue. As a golf course operator, she understands the issues at the top of each owner's list, while as a

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Episode 28: Jay Miller, Sterling Golf; Justin Wolf,...

Golf Business Podcast ·

2019/08/19

For Inside Golf Business, Jay Miller, director of golf course operations for Sterling Golf Management, discusses the changes golf course owners need to make to develop new revenue generating opportunities. For this episode's House Chat, Justin Wolf, director of business development for First American Payment Systems, lets listeners in on the new NGCOA member benefit that can save them money.

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Episode 27: Rock Lucas, Del Ratcliffe and Bill Sells

Golf Business Podcast ·

2019/07/18

In this episode's Owner to Owner segment, Rock Lucas of Charwood Country Club and Del Ratcliffe of Ratcliffe Golf Services take on the dog days of summer with different marketing strategies, discuss liability issues with golf car alternatives, and share some tips for saving on electrical costs. For House Chat, Bill Sells, senior vice president of government and public affairs for the Sports & Fitness Industry Association, brings listeners up to date on the latest with the PHIT Act (Personal Health

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Episode 26: Walt Osbourne, Steve Merkel

Golf Business Podcast ·

2019/07/10

In this episode of Inside Golf Business, Walt Osbourne, with Syngenta, continues the conversation from the Golf Business Special Report on turf management, combating turf diseases and how technology is helping prevent the problems with predictive models. The complete report can be found at golfbusiness.com. For House Chat, Steve Merkel, director of agronomy & maintenance with Landscapes Golf Management, talks about the top agronomic officers gatherings held at NGCOA conferences, where these

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Episode 25: Whitey O'Malley & Don Rea

Golf Business Podcast ·

2019/06/26

In this episode, we offer an extended version of our regular Owner to Owner segment, where golf course owners share their insights on day to day operations and trends in the industry. Here, Whitey O'Malley of Saddleback Golf Club and Don Rea of Augusta Ranch Golf Club talk about the keys to a healthy lake, even when the geese have taken over; new course technology and tip-less restaurant service. The two also discuss how to bring in extra revenue with outside landscape maintenance contracts.

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Episode 24: Roberta Bowman, LPGA, and Kent Ashby and...

Golf Business Podcast ·

2019/06/06

For this episode's Inside Golf Business, Roberta Bowman, chief brand & communications officer with the LPGA, talks about the organization's new initiative – Drive On! – that focuses on the stories behind women's impact on golf. View their campaign launch video at www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7VT8pb89-4 Someone damaging your brand online? In this episode's House Chat, Kent Ashby, marketing director of 1-2-1 Marketing, and Jared Williams, managing director of Golf USA Tee Time Coalition, offer some tips

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28:14

Episode 23: Sheila McLamb, Allison George and Del...

Golf Business Podcast ·

2019/05/24

In this episode's Owner to Owner, Allison George and Del Ratcliffe share revenue-generating ideas to compensate for when Mother Nature throws you a curveball and you have to cancel planned events. Flash sales, Groupons, digital marketing strategies and more can be lifesavers. For House Chat, NGCOA member Sheila McLamb of Meadowlands Golf Club and Farmstead Golf Club in North Carolina, two award-winning golf courses, talks about the trials, tribulations and rewards of managing these properties. She

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Episode 22: Larry Hirsch, Tiffany Largey and Stephen...

Golf Business Podcast ·

2019/05/06

Recent news reports have shed light on the tax bills in front of New York state legislators that have golf course owners worried. For Inside Golf Business, Larry Hirsch, president of Golf Properties Analysts, takes a look at the tax valuation proposal and what it means for owners. In our House Chat segment, Tiffany Largey and Stephen Gill of Flood Risk America, discussed details about the coverage and special savings available for NGCOA members.

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