#wednesdaymatchplay

Safe to say Graeme Baxter knows his way around a canvas. Graeme has painted some of the most prestigious golf courses in the world including St Andrews Golf Links, Augusta National Golf Club and Pebble Beach. I met Graeme before visiting the Home of Golf and knew I had to get him on the show! On this episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay presented by Eat Sleep Golf you will learn more about his style, what he likes about painting golf courses, where you can purchase his work, what else he has painted and more. He also has a big announcement related to the Ryder Cup. This is such a great episode and I truly cherish my friendship with him. This episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay is presented by Eat Sleep Golf.

Ryan Maher is the superintendent at Contra Costa Country Club, a private club managed by Troon. Contra Costa Country Club is part of Troon Privé, Troon's division of private managed clubs. On this episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay presented by Eat Sleep Golf, you will learn more about his role at Contra Costa, what he and his team are responsible for, and what motivates him to work too early in the morning and to stay too late at night. Needless to say, Ryan knows a thing about growing grass and providing world class playing conditions. This episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay is presented by Eat Sleep Golf.

Kyle Matson was my college roommate. Since leaving Marian College Kyle has had a laundry list of jobs in the golf business, and is now the general manager at Dodge Riverside Golf Club. Needless to say, having him on the #WednesdayMatchPlay presented by Eat Sleep Golf made sense! In this episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay you will learn more about what Kyle does as the GM, more about the golf course, the location and what it was like going from an NAIA athlete to a daily fee GM before the age of 35. It was great catching up with an old friend that is truly just getting started. This episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay is presented by Eat Sleep Golf.

Can you guess what Golf Life is all about? If you guessed golf, you're right! I've known Michael Billingsley for a long time and he is involved in a lot of things, but his main focus lately is Golf Life. From equipment and course reviews to instruction, if it involves golf, Michael is interested. On this episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay you will learn more about Michael, all the projects he's working on and what the future of Golf Life looks like. This episode is longer than most, but worth the time! This episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay is presented by Eat Sleep Golf.

I got the chance to meet Graylyn in Naples when he was in town for a FAM trip. We hit it off and spent time together on and off the course talking golf and about his time traveling the world playing golf courses. From the moment I met him, I knew he would be a great guest on this show. Graylyn works for LINKS Magazine, and like most golfers that have had the chance to visit St Andrews, has a special place in his heart for the history of the game. On this episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay presented by Eat Sleep Golf you will learn more about his job at LINKS, where he likes to travel, some of his favorite courses in Scotland and so much more. This episode if one for the ages! This episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay is presented by Eat Sleep Golf.

On this episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay presented by Eat Sleep Golf, you will meet Louis Oviedo, the brains behind NoteCaddie Mobile Golf. NoteCaddie provides GPS yardages, scoring, green mapping, easy to take notes and so much more. The best part is, the app is free! If you are a golf course operator, I encourage you to reach out and get your course on the app. In this episode of the show you will see why. This episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay is presented by Eat Sleep Golf.

On this episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay you will meet Eric Burch, the brains behind New Level Golf. New Level Golf produces custom golf clubs that not only look good, but perform good. On this episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay you will learn more about Eric's history in clubmaking, more about the irons he is producing and what is next for this new company. This episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay is presented by Eat Sleep Golf.

When you play a nice golf course, you want to ensure you have an unforgettable experience. That is where Ryan Jensen comes in. He works for CADDIEMASTER, a company that manages caddies at some of the best golf courses in the world. Ryan has been a caddie in the past, and now helps to streamline the caddie program at a facility in Naples during the winter and a club up north during the summer. On this episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay presented by Eat Sleep Golf, you will learn more about the company, expectations for taking a caddie, recommended gratuity and more. This episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay is presented by Eat Sleep Golf.

odd Dufek knows his way around the locker room. Todd works at The Country Club at DC Ranch and is the man behind Locker Room Managers Association. On this episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay presented by Eat Sleep Golf you will learn more about his role at DC Ranch, what sort of hours he works, some trends from inside the locker room, and all about the Locker Room Managers Association and his newsletter. This episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay is presented by Eat Sleep Golf.

Betsy King is legend and has taken her love for the game overseas. On this episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay presented by Eat Sleep Golf you will learn more about Golf Fore Africa, an organization that is helping bring clean drinking water to kids in Africa. You will learn more about the organization, how it got started, and how many times Betsy has visited Africa. You will also learn more about her time on the LPGA, her wins and if she thinks Tiger will break Jack's record. This episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay is presented by Eat Sleep Golf.

I've been following the Cleveland Golf brand on social media for quite some time. They are known for their wedges, but they have a wide range of products and a lot of TOUR players are hitting their clubs. I wanted to learn more about the brand, so I invited Zack Oakley to come on the show. On this episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay you will learn more about their clubs, what they are doing to stay competitive in the marketplace and what they are working on for future releases. This episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay is presented by Eat Sleep Golf.

Bobby Clampett is a former PGA TOUR player and the brains behind Impact Zone Golf, a teaching academy located at Tiburón Golf Club. I see Bobby quite a bit around Naples and have spent time with him on the range. Figured he would be a great guest for the #WednesdayMatchPlay. In this episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay you will learn more about his time on TOUR, more about Impact Zone Golf and a little bit about his wines. You will also get a sneak peak inside the ropes at Augusta National Golf Club. This episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay is presented by Eat Sleep Golf.

This show marks the 100th episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay and I am honored to have Mr. Althoff join me. I've known Michael for quite some time, have played some unforgettable golf courses with him, and always enjoy his company. On this episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay you will learn more about Michael and all of his travels, the sort of content you can expect to find on keep-golfing.com, his thoughts on the PGA Merchandise Show and his beautiful golf course photography. This episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay is presented by Eat Sleep Golf.

Gary Van Sickle has been a golf writer for a long time. He has been inside and outside the ropes writing for newspapers, websites, blogs, Morning Read, Sports Illustrated and more. Needless to say, this guy has a lot of stories. On this episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay you will learn more about his time covering golf and how his style has changed over the years. You also hear a funny story about his first business card at SI. You will remember a few weeks ago when Mike Van Sickle, Web.com Tour, was on the show. Yes, that is his son! This is the first time in the history of the show we've had a father/son duo on the show... Let alone in the same season! This episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay is presented by Eat Sleep Golf.

Ben Grehan just likes to play golf. He also likes to review the golf courses he plays. I met Ben on Twitter, and when I learned what he does for/with Golf Advisor, I just had to learn more. He seemed like the perfect guest for the #WednesdayMatchPlay presented by Eat Sleep Golf. On this episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay you will learn more about some of the courses he's played, what he looks for in a review, and what it is like to fly to Florida, play 36 holes, and be home in time for dinner. This was a great episode and am glad we got the chance to share Ben's story. This episode if presented by Eat Sleep Golf.

I've known Chuck for a long time. The guy is a Top 100 Teacher, runs private coaching and golf schools, is an author, and knows his way around Emerald Bay Golf Club. On this episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay you will learn more about his time in Arizona, why he decided to move back to Florida and more about his book "5 Simple Keys." This episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay is presented by Eat Sleep Golf.

Derek Clemmensen works for The First Tee of Naples/Collier and is doing a great job growing the game. The First Tee of Naples/Collier spends a lot of time at Tiburón Golf Club and we've become close over the last couple of years. We recently hosted a fundraiser at Tiburón for The First Tee and raised over $11,000! On this episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay we will learn more about his role with The First Tee, what else they are doing in the area and what the future for this organization looks like. This episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay is presented by Eat Sleep Golf.

We all know the name, but Ben Hogan Golf is making a comeback as it relates to golf club sales. They hired a new CEO and have a new business model that takes out the middle man. Scott White is now leading the charge at Ben Hogan Golf and I wanted to have him on the show to talk about the business and what the future of this historic brand looks like. On this episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay presented by Eat Sleep Golf you will learn more about the current state of the industry, the size of this company, and what their Brand Ambassador program looks like. This episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay is presented by Eat Sleep Golf.

I met Stephanie Gibri while I was in Bermuda playing in the #WorldPar3. We became quick friends, went spelunking and played through gale force winds. In the end, I knew she had to come on this show! Not only is Stephanie a good golfer, she is dedicated to growing the game. She plays on the Cactus Tour, plays in LPGA Monday qualifiers and has played on the Symetra Tour. On this episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay, you will learn more about what she is working on, her time in Bermuda and what the future holds for this young athlete. This is going to be fun! This episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay is presented by Eat Sleep Golf.

Tour Fit Golf Labs is located in Naples, Florida and they have a location on the range at Tiburón Golf Club. I've had the chance to work closely with Alex over the last few years, and they do a great job with their customers on club fitting, club building, grips and more. To prepare for this interview, I spent some time on the range with Alex doing a complete clubfitting and the results were incredible. In this episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay presented by Eat Sleep Golf we will learn more about the clubfitting process, what goes into a full bag fitting, and what sort of technology Tour Fit Golf Labs is using to properly fit you for your next set of clubs. This episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay is presented by Eat Sleep Golf.