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The Wednesday Match Play Podcast is your weekly connection to the biggest and best brands in golf. On this show you will learn more about the latest golf fashion trends, hear from LPGA and PGA TOUR players and get advice on planning your next golf getaway and more. Each week, The Wednesday Match Play Podcast features one guest who answers questions related to their area of expertise. The Wednesday Match Play Podcast is hosted by Ricky L. Potts, Jr., CCM, CCAM, CML, Executive Director of Marketing & Communications, The Lakes Country Club. Check out rickyleepotts.com/podcast for more details.
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Jun 14, 2023 • 59min
Teal Guion, First Tee - Coachella Valley | Episode No. 356
First Tee is a youth development organization introducing the game of golf and its inherent values to young people. And it's making a difference. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by Mindful "U", Teal gives us an overview of the First Tee of the Coachella Valley, details the Jim Kane scholarship, talks about how folks at home can get involved, introduces all the volunteer operatories and how to give back. She also shares the 9 core values, the 5 key commitments, and shares some stories of First Tee - Coachella Valley. This was an unforgettable conversation and an honor having Teal on this show. Let's tee off.

Jun 7, 2023 • 48min
Emma Ballard, Women & Golf | Episode No. 355
The UK's leading women's golf platform for 30 years. On a mission to raise the profile of women's golf, get more playing & make sure they play their best golf. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by Mindful "U", Emma Ballard gives us an overview of Women & Golf, talks about all the content and photos they are sharing, outlines the W&G Members' Club, and all the benefits members enjoy, and shared more on their popular biweekly newsletter. She also talks about advertising opportunities, Topgolf, and playing 40 rounds before she turns 40 years old. This was an unforgettable conversation and an honor having Emma on this show. Let's tee off.

May 31, 2023 • 53min
Vincent Wang'ombe, Kenya Golf Union | Episode No. 354
Formed in 1928, the Kenya Golf Union (KGU) is Kenya's oldest continuous sports body. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by Mindful "U", Vincent Wang'ombe gives us an overview of the Kenya Golf Union, talks about their affiliation with the R&A and the International Golf Foundation, outlines their membership program and how clubs get involved, and explains their tournament schedule and formatting. He also introduces his Board of Directors, thanks all their volunteers, and shares how Kenya is dealing with pace of place issues. This was an unforgettable conversation and an honor having Vincent on this show. Let's tee off.

May 24, 2023 • 59min
Hal Phillips, Mandarin Media | Episode No. 353
Mandarin Media creates the content clients need to effectively engage with working media in the golf, hospitality and property sectors. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by Mindful "U", Hal Phillips gives us an overview of Mandarin Media, talks about his new book, his work as a freelance writer for GOLF Magazine and Robb Report, and why he named his business Mandarin Media. We also talk about writing a thesis, his time at the University of London, and how the pandemic impacted his business. This was an unforgettable conversation and an honor having Hal on this show. Let's tee off.

May 17, 2023 • 42min
Tad Moore, Tad Moore Golf | Episode No. 352
Specializing in handmade modern and hickory golf clubs, Tad Moore Golf designs and builds clubs for discriminating amateur and professional golfers. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by Mindful "U", Tad gives us an overview of Tad Moore Golf, talks about the 1991 Masters Tournament, explains his pricing model, and takes us on a tour of his workshop. He also gives some advice for hitting a hickory shaft golf club and explains how he knows Charlie Rymer. This was a historic conversation and an honor having Tad on this show. Let's tee off.

May 10, 2023 • 1h 10min
Cameron Strachan, Cameron Strachan Golf | Episode No. 351
Automatic Golf is a website for confused, frustrated and fed up golfers. Cameron Strachan makes golf success no harder than riding a bike or driving a car. And his point of difference is we focus on a learning mindset rather than just swing technique. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by Mindful "U", Cameron gives us an overview of all he’s doing, explains natural learning and performance, explains how to sink more putts, shares his insight on AimPoint, and tries to help me hit more fairways. We also go deep on swing thoughts and his experience attending his first LIV Golf tournament. This was a natural conversation and an honor having Cameron on the show. Let's tee off.

May 3, 2023 • 1h 5min
Don Rea, PGA, Augusta Ranch Golf Club | Episode No. 350
Rated "Best Executive Golf Course" by the Arizona Republic, Augusta Ranch Golf Club in Mesa, Arizona is an 18-hole, par 61 golf course renowned for its exceptional playing conditions, friendly service, and challenging layout. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by Mindful "U", Don Rea, PGA, gives us an overview of Augusta Ranch, talks about being named the "Best Executive Golf Course" in The Grand Canyon State, details his time with the PGA of America, and his year as Vice President of this organization. He also talks about growing the game, adding Toptracer, his relationship with Jay Karen, and he tackles slow play. This was an unforgettable conversation and an honor having Don on this show. Let’s tee off.

Apr 26, 2023 • 39min
Brandon Spence, Pin High Golf | Episode No. 349
Pin High Golf is a golf apparel and content company with passion (some call it an obsession) with the game of golf. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by Mindful "U", Brandon Spence gives us an overview of Pin High Golf, talks about how the company got started, details their return policy, and raps about their Live Chat. He also mentions all the different products they are selling and discusses their social media content, including YouTube Shorts. This was an unforgettable conversation and an honor having Brandon on this show. Let's tee off.

Apr 19, 2023 • 37min
Caen Healy, Barracuda Championship | Episode No. 348
A regular stop on the PGA TOUR schedule, the Barracuda Championship is the only TOUR event using the exciting Modified Stableford scoring format. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by Mindful "U", Caen Healy gives us an overview of this championship, talks about the scoring format, different volunteer opportunities, and all their work raising funds for charity. He also talks about the field and their connection to the DP World Tour. This was an unforgettable conversation and an honor having Caen on this show. Let's tee off.

Apr 12, 2023 • 36min
Tanner Christenson, POWER GOLF | Episode No. 347
POWER GOLF® is the only outdoor rated precision-controlled platform to practice uneven lies. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by Mindful "U", Tanner Christenson gives us an overview of POWER GOLF, talks about where the name came from, shares where they are being manufactured, and talks about all the research and development it took getting this ready for market. He also explains the warranty, plans for taking POWER GOLF to the PGA Show, and a VHS tape of the 1997 Masters Tournament. This was an unforgettable conversation and an honor having Tanner on this show. Let's tee off.