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Episode 092 Inside the GCSAA 2026 Conference: Growth, Connections & Lessons Learned with Meredith Otero and Mitch Rupert Summary Book a Strategy Call In this episode of Leadership on the Links, Meredith Otero and Mitch Rupert dive into a candid recap of the GCSAA 2026 Conference and Trade Show in Orlando. Fresh off the heels […]
Episode 091 The Unexpected Power of Playing Golf to Build Industry Influence and Trust with Ken Mangum Summary BOOK A STRATEGY SESSION SummaryIn this episode of Leadership on the Links, Tyler Bloom is joined by Ken Mangum, longtime golf course superintendent and respected industry consultant, to discuss leadership, course standards, workforce development, and the evolving […]
Episode 090 From Turf to the Boardroom: Kenton Brunson on Education, Leadership, and the GM Path with Kenton Brunson Summary BOOK A STRATEGY SESSION In this episode of Leadership on the Links, Tyler Bloom sits down with Kenton Brunson, Director of Agronomy at Mid Ocean Club, to explore why golf course superintendents are uniquely positioned […]
Episode 089 A Journey in Environmental Stewardship with Jim Pavonetti Summary BOOK A STRATEGY SESSION In this episode of Leadership on the Links, Tyler Bloom sits down with Jim Pavonetti, recipient of the 2025 GCSAA President’s Award for Environmental Stewardship, to explore how sustainability, data-driven decision-making, and long-term planning define elite golf course leadership. Jim […]
Episode 088 Building Better Teams with Jordan Booth Summary BOOK A STRATEGY SESSION In this episode of Leadership on the Links, Tyler Bloom is joined by Jordan Booth, a senior leader with the USGA Green Section, to explore the future of workforce development, apprenticeship, and leadership in the golf industry. Jordan shares his career journey […]
Episode 087 Building TurfNet, Building People: A Career Rooted in Content, Curiosity, and Community with Peter McCormick Summary In this episode of Leadership on the Links, Tyler Bloom is joined by Peter McCormick, founder of TurfNet and one of the most influential voices in golf course management. Peter reflects on his 32-year journey building TurfNet, […]
Episode 086 Year End Reflection with the Bloom Golf Partners Team SummaryIn this special end-of-year episode, the Bloom Golf Partners team reflects on the defining moments of 2025, from major industry milestones and team growth to lessons learned through hundreds of searches, interviews, and client conversations. The discussion highlights the power of culture, continued education, […]
Episode 085 Present Leadership: Why Great Operators Win Anywhere with Brian Zimmerman Summary Book a Free Talent Strategy Call In this engaging conversation, Brian Zimmerman, CEO of Cleveland Metro Parks, shares his journey from a young golf enthusiast to a leader overseeing a vast network of parks and recreational facilities. He discusses the challenges and […]
Episode 084 From “Good Enough” to Premium: Visual Storytelling for Clubs That Want More with Karlo Gesner Summary Book a Free Talent Strategy Call Most clubs are trying to sell a premium experience with bargain-bin visuals and then they’re shocked when membership leads stall and candidate pools stay shallow. In this episode, Tyler Bloom sits […]
Episode 083 083 I From Superintendent to Capillary Flow: Rewriting the Turf Career Playbook with David Hardesty Summary Book a Free Talent Strategy Call In this episode of Leadership on the Links, Tyler sits down with David Hardesty of Capillary Flow to unpack two big themes shaping the turf side of the golf industry: non-traditional career paths and […]