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 — 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.
The Golf Guy Podcast — Stephen Johnston, Founder, GGA Partners
Stephen Johnston founded the KPMG North American Golf Practice in 1992, and then bought the practice and formed GGA Partners in 2006. His firm does work not only for private clubs, resorts and residential communities, but also organizations such as the USGA. We talk with Steve about growing up as a hockey player in Canada, how he migrated to golf, how he went from being an audit partner to creating the golf practice for KPMG, how the type of work his firm does has changed over time, and his thoughts on a variety of issues impacting his clients and the game generally. We also explore how Steve has managed to have over 50 hole-in-one’s.
