The Turn

Have you wondered about the pros and cons of using fresh, seasonal ingredients? In this F&B-focused episode, Julia and co-host Kristin Kelly from RealFood Hospitality, Strategy, and Design chat with two talented chefs – Andy Ingraham from Broken Top Club, a fully private facility in Bend, OR, and Tony Baclawski of Fellows Creek Golf Club, a daily fee facility in Canton, MI. For questions on best practices related to seasonal menu planning, please feel free to reach out to the chefs directly! Chef Andy Ingraham, Broken Top Club - angraham@brokentop.com Chef Tony Baclawski, Fellows Creek Golf Club - abaclawski@fellowscreekgolf.com   § 

In honor of Player Development Month, we’re releasing even more content on the biomechanics and benefits of training on The Stack System. Join Kris and co-host Tim Mahoney, Troon’s Global Director of Education and Coaching, as they dig into the details with Dr. Sasho MacKenzie, Co-Founder of The Stack System.

In this episode, Julia and Kris catch up with Damien Cosby and Clark Pastrick from National Links Trust – a non-profit organization dedicated to positively impacting the Washington DC community and changing lives through affordable and accessible municipal golf. As management partner, Troon is proud to support National Links Trust in its focus to rehabilitate the municipal golf facilities in our nation’s capital: East Potomac Golf Links, Langston Golf Course, and Rock Creek Park Golf.

In this episode, Kris and co-host Tim Mahoney, Troon’s Global Director of Education and Coaching, interview Matt Fitzpatrick, 2022 U.S. Open champion and eight-time DP World Tour winner, and Dr. Sasho MacKenzie, Co-Founder of The Stack System and “Savant of Speed.” Regarded as golf’s foremost biomechanist, Dr. MacKenzie’s work and theories have driven a scientific, evidence-based revolution in golf instruction and movement training.  

Joining Julia and Kris for this episode are Mike O'Neill, Executive VP of Cobbs Creek Foundation, and Meredith Foote, Executive Director of the TGR Learning Lab. Learn more about the Cobbs Creek Golf Campus currently under development in West Philadelphia, PA. Completed in phases over the next three years, the Cobbs Creek Golf Campus will serve the academic, athletic, and social-emotional needs of the youth of Philadelphia. The original Cobbs Creek Golf Course has been an important part of Philadelphia's history in its contribution to equal rights and encouraging diversity in the sport for more than 100 years, and now it is being transformed into a key component of a new model for introducing new players to the game, recreation, education, sustainability, and community.

In this episode, Julia and co-host Dolf May visit with Golfzon America's CEO Sean Pyun and VP of Business Development Jimmy McDonald for an exciting and fascinating update on the company's simulator products - the most advanced in the world - and Golfzon America's continued expansion into the US market... most recently partnering with Troon in the development of the Golfzon Social concept. Golfzon America is a division of Golfzon. Based in Seoul, South Korea, Golfzon has been producing the gold standard of simulators for the last 20 years and has a presence in 63 countries at 11,000+ locations, with users enjoying and competing in more than 90 million rounds annually. One fun fact - more than 7.6 billion shots are tracked by their technology - every year!  

In this episode, Julia and Kris are joined by Troon Revenue Managers Andy Sorensen and John Tidenberg to chat about the benefits of employing dynamic pricing techniques to maximize profit, tee sheet efficiency, operations, guest experience, and more. To learn how revenue management can help your club, contact asorensen@troon.com or john.tidenberg@troon.com.  

Julia and Kris are joined by Andy Stockinger (General Manager at Madinaty Golf Club in Egypt) and Chris Geraghty (General Manager at Vattanac Golf Resort in Cambodia) to chat about the global options available through a career with Troon. Listen in as they share their joys, lessons, languages, travels, and personal growth while working for Troon in India, Bahrain, Costa Rica, Egypt, and Cambodia. The world is small, get out and see it!

In this episode, Julia is joined by Alexis Moniello of RealFood Hospitality, Strategy & Design (a Troon company), with guests Roxann Diaz (National Account Manager with Boston Beer Company) and Amy Probasco (Mixologist with Beam Suntory) to chat about all things NA. Ranging from zero alcohol to low alcohol-by-volume (ABV), the options today are plentiful for those who want to drink mindfully, go damp, or even completely dry. Cheers!

In this episode, Julia is joined by Troon's Chief Development Officer Scott Van Newkirk, Troon International Division President DJ Flanders, and Troon International VP of Agronomy Simon Doyle to chat about what's ongoing, new and coming soon around the globe. With 40+ properties in 20+ countries, this episode presents an exciting look at the people and cultures that comprise the Troon International brand and make Troon a truly global company - plus we've added in a few trends, travel hacks, and culinary adventures to make things interesting! 

In wrapping up 2023, Kris and co-host Dolf May chat with Patrick Koenig, world record holder for the most courses played in one year during his RGV (Recreational Golf Vehicle) Tour 2.0, powered by Golf GameBook.

In this inspirational episode, Julia and Kris are joined by Troon COO Mike Ryan and Lieutenant Colonel Dan Rooney, decorated fighter pilot, Class A Member of the PGA, and founder of the Folds of Honor, a leading non-profit organization that provides educational scholarships for children and spouses of fallen or disabled military service members and first responders. Since 2007, the foundation has provided nearly 51,000 life-changing scholarships totaling approximately $240 million. Over the last 15 years, close to 350 Troon facilities have helped raise a combined $4,242,570 toward that cause, with 2023 being a record year. 

What goes better together than BBQ and summertime? In this episode, Julia and Kris are joined by Ed Doyle and special guest Andy Husbands for a fun chat and best kept secrets for creating world-class BBQ. Andy is the Owner and Pitmaster of The Smoke Shop BBQ, with six locations in the Boston area, and author of six cookbooks, including Backyard BBQ and Pitmaster (over 100,000 copies sold). 

In this episode, Julia and Kris close out Troon Family Golf Month by chatting with Ryan Mahoney and Josh McCormack, who share the title of 2023 Troon Coach of the Year.

In honor of Family Golf Month, Julia and Kris have a heartwarming chat with Jennifer Weiler, Senior Vice President of Network Relations for the PGA TOUR First Tee Foundation, and special guest Steve Outlaw - Troon Director of Sales & Marketing and First Tee alum. 

Join Kris and Julia for a chat with professional golfer, Cheyenne Woods, about her own love of the game and personal advice to those who want to get into - or get better at - the game of golf.

Let's keep the groove going on Player Development Month! In this episode, Julia and guest host Steve Loesher dive into Operation 36 with founders Matt Reagan and Ryan Dailey to learn about the programming and technology guiding new players into the game of golf while supporting players, parents, coaches, and facilities.

May is Troon Player Development Month! Join Julia and guest hosts Phillip Martin and Tim Mahoney as they explore the resources available to players of all levels through the new Golf Mind & Body app. Tim and app founder Mark Wood share what they've learned in their 40+ year coaching careers, and listeners will also hear some bonus tips from Justin James, World Long Drive Champion and featured coaching talent on the Golf Mind & Body platform. 

Tune in as Julia and Kris chat with Haylie Lessard, Director of Membership at Manchester Country Club, and Joelle Creamer, Brand Development Lead for RealFood Hospitality, Strategy, and Design, about planning for the club's centennial celebration.

In this episode, Julia and Kris speak with Dr. Marlene Sotelo and Paige Thomas of the Els for Autism Foundation, whose global mission it is to "transform the lives of people with autism and those who care for them through lifetime services and collaborative partnerships." During the month of April, participating Troon courses are encouraging players to donate their score in order to help the Foundation create a world of limitless possibilities for those with autism spectrum disorder.