GOLF PODCAST

the golf guy

Not your typical golf podcast...

Larry the Golf Guy interviews a wide variety of guests from within the golf industry – ranging from top teaching pros, club pros at leading clubs, golf architects, industry and golf association executives and others. Have a listen!

Latest Episodes

The Golf Guy Podcast — Derek Sprague, CEO of the PGA of America

Derek Sprague was recently named CEO of the PGA of America, and is the first PGA pro to occupy that position in nearly 20 years. We talk with Derek about becoming both head pro and club manager at the Malone CC in upstate NY at the age of 21, and what that experience was like during his ensuing 27 years at the club. We also discuss how he became involved with the PGA, first at the section level in upstate NY and then at the national level which culminated in his becoming President of the PGA of America in 2014. We then cover some of the issues he grapples with as head of the PGA of America, including equipment regulation and the life of the club pro, and what his priorities are for the organization going forward.

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The Golf Guy Podcast — Matt Pringle, Managing Director, USGA Green Section

Matt Pringle joined the USGA nearly 25 years ago after getting his doctorate in mechanical engineering. He spent 19+ years in the technical/equipment regulation area, and for the last 5+ years he has been the managing director of the USGA Green Section. We talk with Matt about the various equipment issues he has grappled with, the USGA’s general approach to equipment regulation, and the important and extensive work that the USGA Green Section does to foster better playing conditions for better golf. We also take a look ahead and get Matt’s thoughts on the challenges facing the game.

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