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Jesse Halstad has been through a lot over the years. While in Santa Rosa, he has battled wildfires and now is in the middle of a worldwide pandemic that has forced the club to temporarily close. But with every disaster that comes his way, he remains calm and is stronger when the dust settles. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by MemberText you will learn more about Jesse, what he charges for a golf lesson, his time at Palma Valley Country Club, his TPI certification and his experience coaching JV baseball when he lived in Ukiah. Jesse also talks about some of his mentors and his love for golf. I enjoy working alongside Jesse on a daily basis and it was a pleasure having him on the show. Let's tee off.

The guys over at Take Pride Golf Supply provide the most unique golf accessories that look good, feel good and play good. That is their mission and passion as they strive to have fun on the golf course. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play presented by MemberText you will learn more about this niche brand, all the different products they offer, including Take Pride Golf Patches, and their relationship with Trust Me Vodka. Jon also talks about their M Series Polo and their return policy. This was a fun episode and I really enjoyed having on on the show. Let's tee off.

There are a myriad of companies out there offering website design, SEO, PPC and Facebook advertising. But what sets them apart from the competition? Companies like Long Drive Agency have found a niche offering these services to golf courses and country clubs. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play presented by MemberText you will learn more about the services they offer, their location in McKinney, Texas, their relationship with the PGA of America, how they are using live chat and how they are helping clients deal with the coronavirus. This was a fun and informative episode and I enjoyed having Blake on the show. Let's tee off.

When I lived in Indiana, I met a guy named Peter Hart. We worked together, played golf and have stayed in touch over the years. We were recently chatting about his new project called Homestretch Golf, a pari-mutuel betting solution. Pete is working with David Knox on this project. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by MemberText you will learn more about Homestretch Golf, David's connection to Rusty Seymour and El Macero Country Club. his time coaching at Napa Valley COllege and his connection to Operation 36. He also talks about the PGA Hope Program. David also explains what a horse race is. I had no idea! THis was a really fun episode and it was great reconnecting with David. Let's tee off.

Last year Claude came on this show talking about everything he's doing to grow the game on the island of Maui. Now he's back to promote his latest creation, Virtual Golf Academy. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by MemberText you will learn all about Virtual Golf Academy, the number of videos he has produced and the different types of memberships available. He also talks about steps to becoming a PGA Master Professional and tries to fix my duck hook. Claude's videos have subtitles and he is working to add subtitles in multiple languages coming soon! This was a really fun episode, I always enjoy my time with Claude, and it was great helping him promote Virtual Golf Academy. Let's tee off.

When I lived in SW Florida I connected with @FearTheSkirt on Twitter. She eventually came to visit and we've stayed in touch ever since. She is a member at TPC Sugarloaf and was kind enough to introduce me to Chris Weinhold, the GM at TPC Twin Cities. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by MemberText you will learn more about his time at TPC Twin Cities, all of the different positions he's held, their membership categories and more on the Arnold Palmer design and how Tom Lehman got involved in the project. Chris also talks about the TPC Passport and the 3M Open, a PGA TOUR event taking place at TPC Twin Cities. This was a really fun episode and I enjoyed having Chris on the show. Oh, and he also tells a story about the first time he birdied 17 at TPC Sawgrass. Sure, Chris, I believe you! Let's tee off.

Later this year Sheryl and I will be boarding a plane for SE Asia. We plan to visit Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia. Chatting with my good friend Bill Healey about this trip, he recommended I check out Phokeethra Country Club. Turns out he's there and knows the Golf Manager at Phokeethra, Fabrice Ho. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by MemberText you will get an overview of the property, learn more about golf in the GoldenLand, hear about his journey to this location, their caddie program and what sort of continued education is offered for golf managers in this region. We also talk about the food and beverage being offered and if the coronavirus is having an impact on travel. This was an informative episode and I enjoyed having Fabrice on the show. Let's tee off.

A few months ago Barry Friedman and I were talking about Andrew Johnson. They worked together at Isleworth. Think he has some good stories about Tiger? On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play presented by MemberText you will learn more about his time at Isleworth, his win at the 2005 Cleveland Open, his thoughts on training aids, and what he charges for a golf lesson. Andrew also talks about his relationship with Tyler Duncan, a young up and coming PGA TOUR player. Andrew is originally from Indiana, so we had a lot to talk about! This was a really fun episode and I enjoyed having Andrew on the show. Let's tee off.

A few weeks ago Grooveit Brush reached out to me on Instagram. We stayed in touch, I ordered a brush and I invited them to be on the show. Come on, it's a brush. What is there to talk about? Actually, a lot! On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by MemberText, you will learn more about the brush, where Clint came up with the idea, other uses for the Grooveit Brush, how much it costs, and his time at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Florida. Clint also talks about their relationship with Folds of Honor. This was a really fun conversation and I enjoyed having Clint on the show. Let's tee off.

Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, the Patriot Golf Foundation is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to benefiting military veterans and their families through its fundraising efforts and mentoring programs. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by MemberText you will learn more about the history of this organization, their 1, 2 and 3 day golf schools, their fundraising goals, and their inaugural Patriot Golf School at the Patriot Golf Club in Oklahoma. Ted also talks about his time working with Mr. Jack Nicklaus.