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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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Sep 27, 2023 • 55min
Lucy Sellick, Wenvoe Castle Golf Club | Episode No. 371
Wenvoe Castle Golf Club is an 18-hole golf course, situated to the south of Cardiff, the capital of Wales. The club was founded in 1936 around Wenvoe Castle, a mansion that was the home of Hugh Jenner, the club's first president. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by Mindful "U", Head Greenkeeper Lucy Sellick talks about the history of this property, her role as Head Greenkeeper, and her journey to Wenvoe. She also talks about continued education, robots on the golf course, and different grass types. This was an unforgettable conversation and an honor having Lucy on the show. Let's tee off.

Sep 20, 2023 • 49min
Noah DiPasquale, Epic Golf Club | Episode No. 370
Epic Golf Club is the premier private golf society partnering with Best in World golf facilities. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by Mindful "U", founder and Chief Experience Officer Noah DiPasquale gives an overview of Epic Golf Club, talks about all their business partners, introduces his team, their growth plans, and the process to becoming a member. He also talks about the cost to join and explains the Epic Foundation. This was a luxurious conversation and an honor having Noah on the show. Let's tee off.

Sep 13, 2023 • 34min
Giulia Ferroni, Leeds Golf Design | Episode No. 369
Leeds Golf Design is a global, sustainable, golf course architecture firm. Working internationally, they design new golf courses and renovate existing ones to create a high quality golfing experience. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by Mindful "U", Giulia Ferroni gives us an overview of Leeds Golf Design, talks about the impact of COVID-19, explains their mission and vision, and discusses the importance of sustainability. She also talks about developing a master plan and details how long a project takes from start to finish. This was such an educational conversation and an honor having Giulia on the show. Let's tee off.

Sep 6, 2023 • 46min
Dr. Craig Farnsworth, The Putt Doctor | Episode No. 368
Dr. Craig Farnsworth is widely regarded as one of the best putting instructors in the United States. He has coached more than 150 of the leading professional golfers on the PGA TOUR, LPGA Tour and European Tour. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by Mindful "U", Dr. Farnsworth introduces The Putt Doctor, explains why he became an optometrist, defines what a Sports Vision Optometrist is, raps about training aids, and talks about time with Dustin Johnson. He also talks about gimme putts and using AimPoint Express. This was an unforgettable conversation, and an honor having The Putt Doctor on this show. Let's tee off.

Aug 30, 2023 • 42min
Colin Read, Whoosh | Episode No. 367
Whoosh is a modern hospitality technology company focused on streamlining club operations and improving the member experience. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by Mindful "U", Co-Founder and CEO Colin Read details his journey with Whoosh, goes over all their solutions, explains where the name came from, the cost to use this solution, and talks about all their software updates. He also raps about their customer support. This was a technological conversation and an honor having Colin on this show. Let's tee off.

Aug 23, 2023 • 44min
Menno Liebregts, Golfspot | Episode No. 366
Centralize your customer information in one platform and power all your applications with the same customer data. Golfspot offers the Customer Data Platform for the golf market. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by Mindful "U", Menno Liebregts gives us an overview of Golfspot, details their target customer, talks about their growth strategies, the cost to use this solution, and why they went with a .io web domain. He also explains their customer service and raps about work/life balance. This was a technological conversation, and an honor having Menno on the show. Let's tee off.

Aug 16, 2023 • 34min
Jerome Ng, The R&A | Episode No. 365
Based in St Andrews, The R&A organizes The Open and AIG Women's Open. We jointly govern the sport of golf worldwide. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by Mindful "U", Jerome explains his journey to The R&A, remembers his time with the Singapore Golf Association, his relationship with Phil Anderton, Chief Development Officer at The R&A, and reminisces on the South East Asian Games. He also explains The R&A Playbook and we cheers a pint of Guinness at the Jigger Inn. This was an unforgettable conversation and an honor having Jerome on this show. Let's tee off.

Aug 9, 2023 • 1h 2min
Jake Gordon, Noteefy | Episode No. 364
Noteefy is an automated tee time booking assistant for golfers and golf courses; customized to deliver better course revenue, operations, and customer experience. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by Mindful "U", Co-Founder, CEO Jake Gordon introduces Noteefy, explains what it does, how golf course operators can get involved, and his experience working with clubs like Streamsong, Chambers Bay, and Sand Valley. He also talks about their partnership with PGA Southern California and NGF and we rap on custom QR codes. This was an unforgettable conversation and an honor having Jake on this show. Let's tee off.

Aug 2, 2023 • 49min
Brandon Richardson, PGA, Golf with Freedom Lesson Center | Episode No. 363
Since 2008 Golf with Freedom has provided a refreshingly uncommon learning environment where students can re-discover their instincts while freely exploring and discovering what's possible. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by Mindful "U", Brandon Richardson, PGA gives us an overview of Golf with Freedom, explains where the idea came from, and mentions some of his favorite courses in the Coachella Valley. He also talks about his logo design, passing the PAT, and having open heart surgery. This was an extraordinary conversation and an honor having Brandon on this show. Let's tee off.

Jul 26, 2023 • 1h 6min
Chris Conway, PGA, Prostate Cancer Foundation | Episode No. 362
The Prostate Cancer Foundation funds research into the prevention and cure of prostate cancer. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by Mindful "U", Chris Conway, PGA introduces PCF, talks about his journey to the foundation, reminisces on his PAT, and explains "The Jerry". He also remembers West Coast Golf Foundation, details the 2nd Annual PCF Team Challenge, confirms the importance of a PSA test, and explains the impact of fundraising. This was truly an unforgettable conversation and an honor having Chris on this show. Let's tee off.


