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Episode 060 060 I Special Series with Mark Kuhns In this special conversation, we sit down with legendary golf course superintendent Mark Kuhns to explore a remarkable 43-year career that helped shape some of the most iconic clubs in American golf—Laurel Valley, Oakmont, and Baltusrol. From hosting multiple major championships to mentoring over 220 turf […]
Episode 059 059 I Special Series Introduction with Tyler Bloom In this mini series, we celebrate the people, places, and moments that helped shape some of the careers in golf course management and leadership. Hosted by Tyler Bloom, this series kicks off with a look behind the scenes at individuals careers were impacted at Oakmont […]
Episode 058 058 I High Standards, Human Focus: Building Elite Teams with Justin Sims In this episode, Tyler Bloom sits down with Justin Sims, Director of Agronomy at The Alotian Club, to discuss his unconventional journey through elite golf clubs, his people-first leadership philosophy, and the systems he’s built to elevate team performance and member […]
Episode 057 057 I 5 Steps to Build a Top Workplace Culture with Rachel Ridgeway & Tyler Bloom In this episode of Leadership on the Links, we unpack what it really takes to build and sustain a top-tier workplace culture in the golf industry from our monthly webinar series. Tyler is joined by Rachel Ridgeway […]
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 […]