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Episode 056 056 I Excellence by Design: Culture and Development with Eric Shomaker In this episode, we sit down with Eric Shomaker, Director of Golf Course and Grounds at Wade Hampton Golf Club, to explore his journey in the golf industry, leadership philosophy, and commitment to developing the next generation of golf course superintendents. Eric […]
Episode 055 055 I Cultivating a Championship Culture with Phil Cuffare Oakland Hills Country Club has long stood as one of the most iconic venues in championship golf—and under the direction of Phil Cuffare, its future is being shaped with purpose and precision. In this episode of Leadership on the Links, Tyler sits down with […]
Episode 053 053 I Beneath the Surface: David Wilber on Soil Technology, Sustainability & the Future of Turf with David Wilber In this thought-provoking episode of Leadership on the Links, host Tyler Bloom is joined by one of the turf industry’s most respected voices, Dave Wilber. With over four decades of experience across every corner […]
Episode 052 052 I Shaping the Future: Jason Straka on Golf Course Architecture, Sustainability & Industry Trends with Jason Straka On this episode of Leadership on the Links, we sit down with Jason Straka, a seasoned golf course architect with over 30 years of experience designing and renovating courses worldwide. Jason’s background in agronomy, environmental […]
Episode 051 051 I Designing the Future: The evolution of the Tree Farm and Sustainable Course Management with Nick Roth In this episode of Leadership on the Links, we dive into the world of golf course construction and environmental stewardship with Nick Roth, Director of Greens and Grounds at The Tree Farm. Nick shares his […]
Episode 050 050 I Building the Future of Turfgrass in New York with Tom Kaplun In this episode of Leadership on the Links, we sit down with Tom Kaplun, Superintendent at North Hempstead Country Club and President of the New York State Turfgrass Association (NYSTA). Tom shares insights into the NYSTA apprenticeship program, a game-changing […]
Episode 049 049 I Strengthening Club Leadership & HR Strategy with Rachel Ridgeway In this episode, we introduce Rachel Ridgeway as the newest team member at Bloom Golf Partners. We discuss her extensive HR background in private clubs, Bloom Golf Partners’ expansion strategy, and how Rachel will integrate into the firm. Rachel Ridgeway’s 13-years of […]
Episode 048 048 I Shaping the Future: Insights on Assistant Superintendent Career Growth with Pat Jones In this episode of Leadership on the Links, we dive into the findings of a recent survey on assistant superintendent employment trends and career development with industry expert Pat Jones. The conversation sheds light on what today’s assistants need […]
Episode 047 047 I Capturing Golf’s Beauty: Photography, Course Design, and Maintenance with Evan Schiller In this episode of Leadership on the Links, we sit down with Evan Schiller, one of the golf industry’s most respected course photographers. Evan shares his journey from competitive golfer to capturing some of the world’s most stunning golf courses. […]
Episode 046 046 I Behind the Numbers: Using Data to Drive Results with David McGregor In this episode of Leadership on the Links, Tyler sits down with David J. McGregor, a seasoned turf professional and Master Greenkeeper, to discuss his journey from England to the U.S. and his insights into the differences in golf course […]