Inside the PGA of America: Ryder Cup Secrets, New CEOs, & The Golf Ball Rollback Debate

Описание: Jay and Dan sit down with Nathan Charnes, VP of the PGA of America and General Manager at Wing Haven Country Club. Nathan dives deep into his role and the massive responsibilities of the PGA of America, which represents roughly 30,000 golf professionals who run the day-to-day operations of the game. Nathan also shares exciting behind-the-scenes insights from the colossal PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, previews upcoming tournament venues like Bandon Dunes and Hazeltine, and explains how the PGA Hope initiative is truly saving the lives of military veterans through adaptive golf coaching and community building.

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4:40 - The historical split in the late 1960s between the PGA Tour and the PGA of America.
12:44 - A behind-the-scenes look at the massive 1,000,000 square foot PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando.
19:08 - New deferred compensation and retirement initiatives designed to add value for PGA professionals.
22:37 - PGA Reach and how the PGA Hope program uses adaptive golf coaching to save military veterans' lives.
27:18 - The ongoing search and criteria for hiring the new CEO of the PGA of America.
32:46 - The latest updates on the USGA's golf ball rollback debate, bifurcation, and the potential 2030 implementation date.
39:49 - The simple, proven secret to hitting the golf ball farther.
43:43 - Early planning and excitement for the 100th anniversary of the Ryder Cup at Worcester Country Club in 2027