The Wisconsin PGA presents the Words of Wisdom Podcast. Hosted by Jonathan Stuart, Director of Golf at Sand Valley, and Eric Keeler, Director of Golf at North Shore Country Club, is a series of conversations with industry professionals and leaders in golf in the hopes of providing a pathway and additional insight into navigating the golf industry. If you have a suggestion for a future topic of guest feel free to send us a message. Enjoy!
S1 EP01 "Expectations & Culture"
featuring Cary Cozby, PGA
Cary is the Director of Golf at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma and joins the podcast to share his thoughts on setting clear expectations, creating a service culture and balancing everything in between while keeping a clear perspective.
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S1 EP02 "Opportunity & Networking"
featuring Scott Paris, PGA
Scott is currently the Director of Golf & COO at Plainfield Country Club in Edison, New Jersey. Scott also served as the President of the New Jersey PGA Section and he takes us through his career path and professional moves he made, how to set yourself up for success and the importance of getting involved in your local Section's initiatives.
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S1 EP03 "Awareness & Mentoring"
featuring Cameron Doan, PGA
Cameron is the Director of Golf at Preston Trail Golf Club in Dallas, Texas. He joins us to discuss his methods and approach to mentoring his young professional staff. He is a 2019 PGA of America Bill Strausbaugh Award Winner and uses tools such as the Birkman Method when it comes to elevating an individual's potention and self-awareness.
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S1 EP04 "Engaging Golfers & Staff"
featuring Matt Jordan, PGA
This episode features Matt Jordan, PGA Director of Golf at The Olympic Club in San Francisco. Matt has spent time in both th eprivate and resort sector, and he discusses his daring move that really moved the needle in his career. He shares tips for motivating one's self and what lies ahead for aspiring golf professionals.
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S1 EP05 "State of the Union"
featuring Joe Stadler, PGA
Joe Stadler, the Executive Director of the Wisconsin PGA, joins us to share his thoughts on the current state of the golf industry, careers in golf and opportunities for young professionals.
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S1 EP06 "Panel Discussion"
featuring PGA members Mike O'Reilly, Derek Guzman and PGA Associate Andrew Geppi
In this unique episode, you'll hear from three Wisconsin PGA golf professionals about the opportunities and challenges they encounter in their roles- Mike O'Reilly - General Manager at Kohler Derek Guzman - Head Professional at Sand Valley Andrew Geppi - Asst. Golf Professional at Milwaukee CC
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