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Driver$: Episode 6

POSTED: February 2, 2021

Behind the Scenes at The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Tournament Director and Monterey Peninsula Foundation CEO Steve John joins Sports and Leisure Research Group’s Jon Last and David Klein to discuss the evolution of one of the most revered events on the PGA TOUR. With the COVID driven elimination of spectators and Amateurs, we unpack […]

Driver$: Episode 5

POSTED: January 26, 2021

Forging AHEAD in a Pandemic Ahead CEO Anne Broholm joins Sports and Leisure Research Group’s Jon Last and David Klein to discuss how the leading golf headwear company executed its COVID pivot, along with a look at the virtual PGA Merchandise show and soft goods trends for the year ahead.

Private clubs continue their reinvention

POSTED: January 8, 2021

More than a decade since the recession, private golf clubs are still looking for ways to keep members engaged

Driver$: Episode 4

POSTED: January 4, 2021

How Pinehurst has Continued its Transformation Amidst the Global Pandemic In Driver$ episode 4, Pinehurst’s VP of Marketing and Business Development, Eric Kuester joins Jon and David for a candid look at how one of the country’s most iconic golf resorts has proactively addressed an evolving marketplace (13 minutes)

Driver$: Episode 3

POSTED: December 9, 2020

In Driver$ episode 3 we welcome leading industry and Golf Equipment analyst Casey Alexander of Compass Point Research and Trading for an in depth look at trends and expectations for the hard goods business (15 minutes)