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Episode 068 068 I Turf, Tech, and Taking Risks: Leadership Lessons with Jason VanBuskirk with Jason VanBuskirk Turf, Tech, and Taking Risks: Leadership Lessons with Jason VanBuskirk On this episode of Leadership on the Links, we sit down with Jason VanBuskirk—a golf course superintendent turned tech entrepreneur—whose journey from turfgrass to tech has reshaped how […]
Episode 067 067 I Innovative Drainage Solutions: A Conversation with Mark Luckhardt of Turf Rehab with Mark Luckhardt of Turf Rehab In this episode, we sit down with Mark Luckhardt, co-founder of Turf Rehab, to explore his 30+ year career in golf course construction and drainage innovation. From his early days as an assistant superintendent […]
Episode 066 066 I Leadership Lessons & Legacy in Turf with Mark Jordan In this candid and insightful conversation, Mark Jordan—former GCSAA President and long-time leader at Westfield Country Club—joins Tyler Bloom to reflect on a 45+ year career in golf course management and his next chapter post-retirement. This episode is packed with career wisdom, […]
Powerful Ways to Set Yourself Apart as a Superintendent with guest Patrick Michener What sets good superintendents apart from great ones is their business ability. The most successful superintendents bring a higher-level thought process to their leaders, club members, and team. Patrick Michener shares how you can become that irreplaceable leader. Patrick has been the […]
Navigating Career Transitions in the Golf Industry with guest Eric Snelsire Many professionals find themselves at a career crossroads, contemplating a career change or transition. Whether it’s moving from a superintendent role to a sales/marketing position, or exploring opportunities beyond the golf course, these transitions can be both exciting and daunting. Eric Snelsire, a seasoned […]
Mentorship, Innovation, and Building Winning Teams with guest Matthew Shaffer In this episode, Tyler talks with Matthew Shaffer, a renowned former golf course superintendent, about his career path and the lessons he’s learned from various roles, including at high-profile clubs like Merion Golf Club and Augusta National, and humble beginnings. He credits his time at […]
Adapting to Change with guests David Delsandro and Jeff Corcoran If “course management” were a hole on a golf course, it’d be the longest and most hazard-plagued, trap-filled hole you’d ever play — and you’d need two course junkies to advise you along the way. Luckily, we have the just the right ones in lifelong […]
Leading Through Change with guest Scott Pavalko In this episode of Leadership on the Links, host Tyler Bloom sits down with Scott Pavalko, the Superintendent at Castle Pines Golf Club, as he shares his journey from his early days in Ohio to leading at iconic courses like Muirfield Village and Cog Hill. Scott discusses the unique […]
Episode 065 065 I Where to Start When Building a Workplace Culture with Tyler Bloom & Rachel Ridgeway In this episode of Leadership on the Links, we dive deep into the heart of workplace culture—what it is, how it evolves, and why it matters. Through real-world stories and candid discussion, our hosts explore how understanding […]
Episode 064 064 I Special Series with Greg Eisner In today’s episode, we sit down with Greg Eisner, a proven leader in the golf industry whose career spans some of the most recognized names in the game—from Oakmont Country Club to the Trump Organization, and now Fieldstone Golf Club and Troon Golf. Greg shares how […]