NGCOA president and PGA Master Professional Cathy Harbin joins co-hosts Jon Last and David Klein to discuss her involvement in all facets of stewarding golf’s evolution and participation surge Sports & Leisure Research Group’s Jon Last and David Klein are joined by Cathy Harbin, NGCOA president and PGA Master Professional, on the “Driver$” podcast for […]
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Driver$: Callaway continues to push the boundaries of equipment marketing
Jason Finley, of Callaway, joins co-hosts Jon Last and David Klein to discuss his nearly two decade front-row seat of golf product marketing innovation Jason Finley, Callaway Golf’s global director of brand and product management for golf ball and packaged sets, joins “Driver$” co-hosts Jon Last and David Klein to discuss the evolution and future […]
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Golf Industry Guru co-founder and president James Cronk joins co-hosts Jon Last and David Klein to discuss how golf facilities are balancing labor challenges with evolving guest needs Golf Industry Guru co-founder and president James Cronk joins Sports & Leisure Research Group’s Jon Last and David Klein for a lively look at golf facility staff […]
Read More »Driver$: 56 PGA Shows and counting
Legendary golf executive Jim Vincent joins co-hosts Jon Last and David Klein to reflect on a lifetime in the industry
Read More »MRII Board Members Discuss Getting a Seat at the Table for Insights Professionals
Market Research Institute International Board Members Jon Last and Stan Sthanunathan discuss how client-side researchers can secure a seat at the executive table and elevate insights at their organizations.
Read More »Driver$: Unlocking the keys to sustaining the golf participation surge
Del Ratcliffe, a successful multi-course operator, looks back to look forward, and joins co-hosts Jon Last and David Klein to discuss golf’s current popularity Pinnacle Golf Properties COO Del Ratcliffe joins Sports & Leisure Research Group’s Jon Last and David Klein to reflect on a long and successful career in golf facility management and how […]
Read More »Driver$: An app that cracks the code on optimizing tee-time availability
Noteefy founder Jake Gordon joins co-hosts Jon Last and David Klein to discuss the platform that fills last-minute cancellations with close-in demand
Read More »Driver$: Setting the pace
Tagmarshal CEO Bodo Sieber joins Sports & Leisure Research Group’s Jon Last and David Klein, co-hosts of the “Driver$” podcast, to explore how his company’s latest technology seeks to enhance golf facility revenue within a crowded market.
Read More »Driver$: Technology innovation fuels ‘smart ranges’
Sports & Leisure Research Group’s Jon Last and David Klein are joined by Top Tracer Executive Alex Goodman for a deep dive into smart range technology and how it is at the forefront of driving on course revenue enhancement CHAPTERS [0:45] The explosive growth in smart ranges [2:03] How technology is driving an increase in […]
Read More »A new era for the PGA of America
Sandy Cross, the PGA of America’s Chief People Officer, joins co-hosts Jon Last and David Klein to discuss the organization’s past, present and future [1:57] Today’s PGA of America [5:00] How the PGA’s mission has fueled progress toward greater inclusivity in golf [8:56] How PGA programs are supporting golf professionals’ career development [12:10] Inside the […]
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