Mark Broadie’s breakthrough “strokes gained” analytics have been used by much of the golf world including Golf Channel, FOX Sports, TaylorMade and many top instructors and players.
Western Golf Association: Growing the Game Since 1899
Our guest this episode is the Senior Vice President of tournaments within the Western Golf Association, Vince Pellegrino. You can learn more about Vince and the Western Golf Association at wgaesf.org. In this interview with Vince, we learn: How winning an Evans Scholarship impacted his life Why the Western Golf Association started in Chicago How […]
Jake Thurm – The Mind/Body Connection to Better Golf
Our guest this episode is golf instructor Jake Thurm, who was named by Golf Digest as one of the best young teachers in America. Jake is the lead instructor at Fresh Meadow Golf Club and works with top Tour professionals including Kevin Streelman and James Hahn. You can learn more about Jake at jakethurmgolf.com. In […]
Mark Rolfing and Sustainable Urban Golf in Chicago
NBC Golf Channel commentator Mark Rolfing is a Chicago native and the founder of the Chicago Parks Golf Alliance. He’s also spearheading the effort to renovate and rejuvenate South Shore and Jackson Park courses in connection with the upcoming Obama Presidential Library. In this interview, we talk with Mark about his Chicago roots, his career […]
Tiger Woods and the Chicago Parks Golf Alliance
Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Park District recently announced the creation of the Chicago Parks Golf Alliance. The team will be led by NBC Golf Channel Analyst and award winning golf course developer, Mark Rolfing, who will serve as the President and Founder of the Organization. The CPGA’s goal, in partnership with the City and […]