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I remember meeting Tommy in the Troon corporate office nearly 6 years ago. Not long after we met he started working at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa. A few months ago he moved to Florida and starting working for Nicklaus Design. Tommy and I stay in touch and text all the time. I am so proud of him and what he's accomplished thus far. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast you will learn more about his role at Nicklaus Design, Jack's involvement in the company, his experience at the PGA Merchandise Show earlier this year, and more about their design process. It was great catching up with Tommy and I know the future is bright with this kid. Oh, and Tommy's brother is a competitive golfer.

Jeff and his wife Stacie are two of the most sought after teaching professionals in the country. Together they formed the Fisher Bryan Golf Academy located at Longbow Golf Club, a Troon managed facility in Mesa, Arizona. They have a passion for growing the game Jeff has worked with guys like Hank Haney and Jim McClean honing his craft. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play you will learn about the Academy and all they offer their students. You will also hear what other golf courses Jeff likes to play and learn more about the packages they offer their students. Jeff is also good friends with Kevin Sprecher, a recent guest on the show. This conversation was a long time coming, and I was honored to have Jeff join us on the show.

Derek Duncan is a golf writer and host of Feed. The. Ball. Podcast. The podcast is a discussion on golf and design. Some of his recent guests include Peter Kessler, the Voice of Golf, Thad Layton, Tom Mackenzie and Jay Blasi. Derek also appreciates a good bottle of wine and has a history in the wine business. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast, Derek talks about his podcast, an old Honda Civic, his experience with a bottle of Knob Creek Single Barrel and shares his thoughts on The Loop and if he thinks reversible courses will be popular in the future of golf course design. This was a fun episode and I love Derek's passion. Let's jump into it.

I've known Kevin Sprecher for quite some time. There is no question he is passionate about he does and is dedicated to growing the game of golf. That is apparent in the laundry list of certifications he has including SAM PuttLab and AimPoint Express. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast, Kevin talks about his position at Sleepy Hollow Country Club, their Golf Digest Top 100 ranking and his time with Jim McLean. I also ask Kevin what his favorite golf movie is. Bill Murray is a member at Sleepy Hollow. Care to guess what movie he picked? Kevin has become a good friend of mine over the years, and it was an honor to have him on the show.

James Kovacs is the Founder and CEO of GolfSwing.com. This website offers a wide range of video instruction from multiple pros from around the world at a reasonable price. Pricing starts at just $14.99 a month and they offer a 30-day money back guarantee. There is a lot going on here and it was great to have their founder come on the show to discuss the brand. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast, you will learn more about the website, all of the content they are creating, their plans on introducing a free solution and more. James also talks about a new Signature Series focused on the short game with over 100 videos, the most comprehensive short game series ever created. This was an educational episode and it was great having James on the show.

Pack your bags, because we are headed to Maui, Hawaii for this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast. Claude Brousseau joins us to tell us more about his role with the Maui School Of Golf. Claude also talks about all he's doing to grow the game of golf, gives us an overview of AimPoint Express, talks about his time at Kapalua and shares insight on some of the best beaches on the island. I've always been a big fan of Claude and it was a pleasure having him on the show. Website: https://www.mauischoolofgolf.com/

Bernard Sheridan joins us on this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast to tell us more about his role with Impact Zone Golf. Bernard talks about how he and Bobby Clampett first connected, the laundry list of changes to the USGA Rules of Golf and his impressive list of certifications.. Bernard and I spend a lot of time together on the range and on the course, and I always enjoy our time together. Now, if he could just help me find more fairways.

Barry Friedman is the Head Golf Professional at Valley of the Eagles, the only Jack Nicklaus design daily fee course in northern Ohio. Valley of the Eagles is managed by Troon and is home to the Black River Tavern. Barry is a huge Tiger Woods fan and on this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast we talk about Tiger's return to competitive golf. Barry gives us an overview of the golf course, talks about a beer only available at the club, and Barry gives us an overview of how he got to the golf club. His story is very impressive. Barry and I chat a lot on Instagram, and it was a pleasure having him on the show. Website: https://valleyeagles.com/

PLEASE NOTE: We had technical difficulties and Michael does not appear on screen when he is talking. Sorry for any inconvenience. The 2018 CME Group Championship is in Naples, Florida this week, and the LPGA Tour season comes to an end. On this episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay we talk with Michael Whan, Commissioner of the Ladies Professional Golf Association. Michael talks about the popularity of the Tour, the history and the future of the CME Group Tour Championship, Ron Sirak and his content and so much more. This was a great way to end the 2018 LPGA Tour season and to end season 3 of the #WednesdayMatchPlay. This episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay is presented by Eat Sleep Golf.

I've known Rusty Seymour for quite some time, and have had the chance to work with him at several different properties. He's now at El Macero in El Macero, California. On this episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay presented by Eat Sleep Golf you will learn more about their property, their use of #ElMo and his time overseas working at Abu Dhabi Golf Club. I always enjoy spending with with Rusty. This episode of the #WednesdayMatchPlay is presented by Eat Sleep Golf.