In this episode of Sports Geek, Sean Callanan chats with Jay Karen, CEO of the National Golf Course Owners Association.
On this podcast, you'll learn about:
- The evolution of the business of Golf Courses
- The shifting priorities in golf industry
- Jay’s insights on the exciting future of golf technology.
- How golf courses owners are adapting to changing golfer demographics
- The importance of governments as stakeholders in golf
- Why tournaments can introduce new audiences to play golf
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Resources from the podcast
- Connect with Jay on Linkedin and let him know that you listened to the episode
- Catch up with Jay at the TechCon23 in Las Vegas in October
- Follow National Golf Course Owners Association across social media
- Twitter – @TheNGCOA
- LinkedIn – National Golf Course Owners Association
- Facebook – @NGCOA
- Instagram – @ngcoa
- Check out the Sports Geek Amplify Series – Season 2
- Episodes you should listen to
- Gavin Kirkman – PGA Australia
- Kevin Bain – R&A
- Matt Kamienski – Presidents Cup
- Conferences we can meet up at
As discussed on the podcast
“Great employees make you money, they don't cost you money.”
"Great employees make you money, they don't cost you money." @donreapga, Vice President of the @PGA of America, explains how employees building relationships with customers will always be a crucial cornerstone for success in the golf industry. pic.twitter.com/LNxWNP4xfE
— National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) (@TheNGCOA) January 3, 2023
“Golf is a vehicle to laughter, friendship and business.”
Wow. What a day with these amazing people. I’m very inspired by @BlackGirlsGolf founder, Tiffany Fitzgerald. She is doing some heavy lifting in golf. Proud to be her friend. Golf is a vehicle to laughter, friendship and business. pic.twitter.com/uAyupKJviM
— Jay Karen (@jaykarencae) July 27, 2020
“Make the golf course your office”
There’s the old saying “A bad day on the course is better than a good day in the office.” I say – MAKE the golf course your office. 7 am tee time. Meeting with a new staff member and a new @TheNGCOA member, together on the course. #MakeGolfYourThing @MakeGolfYours #NGCOA @PGA pic.twitter.com/oX7lZvhJPk
— Jay Karen (@jaykarencae) August 10, 2021
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