ASGCA Insights
ASGCA “Insights” features discussions with men and women who are making a positive difference in the golf industry. The challenges facing all aspects of golf are many and varied, but so are the people working each day to meet those challenges head on. “Insights” provides perspective and information that details what folks are experiencing today and gives thought to what the future may hold for the game and industry.
Episodes
34 episodes
ASGCA Insights with Davis Love III
Davis Love III recounts his "incredible adventure" over 30 years as Ryder Cup player and captain. When it comes to golf course architecture, he discusses the influence of ASGCA's Pete and Alice Dye and others, and how "designing 'hard' is easy…...
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33:54
ASGCA Insights with Brit Stenson, ASGCA
How did a banjo player from the University of Virginia come to spend 30+ years with the PGA Tour and IMG, designing golf courses with some of the biggest names in the game? Brit Stenson, ASGCA, details how he focused on walking through open doo...
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35:02
ASGCA Insights with Rees Jones
Rees Jones, ASGCA, previews the 2021 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines: his renovations over 20 years, improvements since the ’08 Open & what viewers should look for on a daunting back nine when the title is on the line. Plus, his unique perspectiv...
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Episode 27
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19:25
ASGCA Insights with Sandy Cross
Sandy Cross, PGA of America, says the industry’s focus on Diversity & Inclusion in the game still hinges on a valuable point: “If you’re not having fun, you probably aren’t coming back.” The new “Make Golf Your Thing” campaign reminds every...
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Episode 26
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19:10
ASGCA Insights with Brian Anderson
Golf Channel “changed the course” of Brian Anderson’s career. Today, he is a mainstay of the Turner Sports family on PGA events, Major League Baseball, NBA basketball and the NCAA tournament, where he is also seen on CBS. And he once made $7/ho...
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Episode 25
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29:30
ASGCA Insights with Rand Jarris
USGA’s Rand Jerris sought an internship & found a 30+-year career. And when it comes to course improvements today, “The thoughtful research, training & experience a golf course architect can bring to a project or facility cannot be done...
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Episode 24
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30:11
ASGCA Insights with Jeff Brauer
Jeff Brauer, ASGCA, discusses “Designs on a Better Golf Course.” For anyone with a voice in determining how and when to update, renovate or redesign a golf course, what questions should you be asking? Green Cmte. members, superintendents, owner...
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Episode 23
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20:21
ASGCA Insights with Forrest Richardson #2
ASGCA President Forrest Richardson details his “Ahead of the Game” philosophy for the future of golf course architecture. “Our profession cannot remain static. We can come up with new ways to experience the golf course, while respecting the 18-...
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Episode 22
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25:08
ASGCA Insights with Renee Powell
A conversation with Renee Powell is a walk through golf history: 2nd African-American LPGA member, USO traveler to visit troops in Viet Nam, R & A member, residence hall named in her honor at University of St. Andrews, proprietor, coach/tea...
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Episode 21
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32:53
ASGCA Insights with Mike Davis
USGA Executive Director Mike Davis on working with ASGCA members: “It’s tremendously helpful to have a qualified architect working with us – even if the original architect is no longer alive – to gain a sense of design & likely thinking of ...
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Episode 20
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35:13
ASGCA Insights with Gary Collins
Gary Collins, Master Club Advisors, updates how clubs handled the lockdown & are looking forward. “Clubs moved projects forward sooner rather than later, including maintenance projects and renovations that improved their courses. Even with ...
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Episode 19
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17:00
ASGCA Insights with Derek Duncan
Derek Duncan, architecture editor at “Golf Digest” has been on the front lines reporting on golf course design for 20+ years, including magazines, online & podcasts. “Fun to let architects talk about theory & create a digital archive. I...
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Episode 18
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27:30
ASGCA Insights with Jack Nicklaus
A conversation with Jack Nicklaus, ASGCA. He details how “sinking a couple of putts” opened doors to the 2nd & 3rd chapters of an incredible career: golf course design in 45 countries & a commitment to making a positive difference throu...
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Episode 17
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24:34
ASGCA Insights with Guy Cipriano
“Golf Course Industry” editor Guy Cipriano discusses the innovative work of superintendents and the popularity of the “Tartan Talks” podcast featuring ASGCA members. “There are dozens of great architects with stories to tell that we wanted to b...
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Episode 16
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23:43
ASGCA Insights with Jeff Morgan
Jeff Morgan, President/Chief Executive Officer of the Club Management Association of America, on the changing state of club management. “Practice facilities, executive courses, short-game options & more; it is important our member facilitie...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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17:33
ASGCA Insights with Lee Schmidt
How does a young man without a golfing background come to have his college education paid for by an ASGCA Founding Member, eventually work for both Pete Dye and Jack Nicklaus, and design golf courses in China, Indonesia, Malaysia & Viet Nam...
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Episode 14
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29:26
ASGCA Insights with Hunki Yun
Hunki Yun provides a look behind the scenes at the USGA. From agronomy to Pace of Play, how golf benefits a community to understanding the complete golfer experience, research plays a role in decisions being made by the game’s governing body ea...
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Episode 13
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17:23
ASGCA Insights with Jay Karen
Will the current change in customer experience at golf courses lead to a change in customer expectations? National Golf Course Owners of America CEO Jay Karen discusses how the future at golf facilities may look more like the present.
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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18:50
ASGCA Insights with Gary Williams
Gary Williams, co-host of Golf Channel’s “Morning Drive” joins ASGCA for a fascinating chat that includes how a television show is produced when no one is in a studio, and the tale of – perhaps – the final competitive moment between Arnold Palm...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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20:31
ASGCA Insights with Michael Bamberger
Award-winning writer Michael Bamberger discusses what makes golf unique, from it being a “game of honor” to the people golfers know by a single name – Arnie, Jack and Tiger. Forty years in journalism has introduced Michael to the players, caddi...
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Episode 10
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28:40