American Society of Golf Course Architects President Brit Stenson Joins Jon Last to reflect on his career and today’s key issues in golf course design. A fascinating career in golf course design has brought Brit Stenson to the role of president of the American Society of Golf Course Architects. Stenson joins “Driver$” co-hosts Jon Last and […]
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How the USGA is managing equipment innovation
Co-hosts Jon Last and David Klein provide an inside look at the USGA’s equipment standards department Sports & Leisure Research Group’s Jon Last and David Klein welcome the USGA’s Steve Quintavalla for a discussion on the breadth of golf equipment testing, product approval and analysis. CHAPTERS [1:24] Unique and diverse skill sets drive USGA equipment testing […]
Read More »Golf takes off in the Great White North
Despite a compressed season, golf in Canada rivals hockey in popularity. Sports and Leisure Research Group’s Jon Last and David Klein are joined on the “Driver$” podcast by National Golf Course Owners Association Canada CEO Jeff Calderwood for a brief, but comprehensive overview of what’s driving golf’s business success in the country.
Read More »Driver$: How fans can play the tour
Commonwealth Golf’s CEO Brian Doxtator joins “Driver$” co-hosts Jon Last and David Klein to unpack an innovative financial concept that takes participatory fandom to new heights — cost effective, fractional ownership of tomorrow’s potential tour superstars. CHAPTERS [0:00] The concept of participatory fandom comes to golf [2:45] Inspirations from horse racing’s equity crowd funding model [5:14] Translating the concept […]
Read More »Driver$: Building the perfect golf app
Golf Genius CEO Mike Zisman reflects on golfer experience apps and technology with co-hosts Jon Last and David Klein Golf Genius CEO Mike Zisman joins “Driver$: Inside the Golf Industry” co-hosts Jon Last and David Klein for a discussion about the evolution of one of golf’s leading consumer apps and how Golf Genius is looking […]
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