Matt, David Kahn, and Tim Jackson delve into the artistic aspects of golf course design, discussing how they blend artistry with functionality and the significance of visual communication. They address minimalism, the balance between aesthetics and functionality, and the historical influences on modern architecture. Their insights encompass land shaping, client relationships, and future design visions. Kahn and Jackson also recount their experiences renovating the Mineshaft Course, emphasizing the trust required between designers and clients and the challenges of creating a par-three course while balancing playability with challenge. They highlight current projects like Edgewood Valley and the mission of the Forbatten Foundation, which raises awareness for a rare genetic disease that affects Kahn's daughters.
NewClub > https://www.newclub.golf
Titleist > https://www.titleist.com
Jackson Kahn Design > https://www.jacksonkahndesign.com/
ForeBatten Foundation > https://www.forebatten.org/
Chapters
00:00 Creative Approaches to Golf Course Design
02:54 Artistry vs. Functionality in Golf Course Architecture
06:09 The Importance of Visual Communication in Presentations
09:07 Template Holes: Tradition vs. Innovation
11:50 The Role of Minimalism in Golf Course Design
14:52 Balancing Aesthetics and Functionality
17:58 The Influence of Historical Context on Modern Design
20:57 The Art of Moving Dirt: Shaping Golf Courses
24:10 Client Relationships and Project Management
27:11 The Future of Golf Course Design
37:51 Renovation Journey of the Mineshaft Course
38:13 Creative Freedom in Golf Course Design
39:40 Trust and Autonomy in the Design Process
41:03 The Concept of a Unique Par Three Course
43:50 Balancing Challenge and Playability in Golf
45:19 Inspiration from Military Training in Course Design
49:07 Designing for Membership vs. Tour Events
51:42 Current Projects: Edgewood Valley and Future Plans
58:13 The Forbatten Foundation: A Personal Mission
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Matt, David Kahn, and Tim Jackson delve into the artistic aspects of golf course design, discussing how they blend artistry with functionality and the significance of visual communication. They address minimalism, the balance between aesthetics and functionality, and the historical influences on modern architecture. Their insights encompass land shaping, client relationships, and future design visions. Kahn and Jackson also recount their experiences renovating the Mineshaft Course, emphasizing the trust required between designers and clients and the challenges of creating a par-three course while balancing playability with challenge. They highlight current projects like Edgewood Valley and the mission of the Forbatten Foundation, which raises awareness for a rare genetic disease that affects Kahn's daughters.
NewClub > https://www.newclub.golf
Titleist > https://www.titleist.com
Jackson Kahn Design > https://www.jacksonkahndesign.com/
ForeBatten Foundation > https://www.forebatten.org/
Chapters
00:00 Creative Approaches to Golf Course Design
02:54 Artistry vs. Functionality in Golf Course Architecture
06:09 The Importance of Visual Communication in Presentations
09:07 Template Holes: Tradition vs. Innovation
11:50 The Role of Minimalism in Golf Course Design
14:52 Balancing Aesthetics and Functionality
17:58 The Influence of Historical Context on Modern Design
20:57 The Art of Moving Dirt: Shaping Golf Courses
24:10 Client Relationships and Project Management
27:11 The Future of Golf Course Design
37:51 Renovation Journey of the Mineshaft Course
38:13 Creative Freedom in Golf Course Design
39:40 Trust and Autonomy in the Design Process
41:03 The Concept of a Unique Par Three Course
43:50 Balancing Challenge and Playability in Golf
45:19 Inspiration from Military Training in Course Design
49:07 Designing for Membership vs. Tour Events
51:42 Current Projects: Edgewood Valley and Future Plans
58:13 The Forbatten Foundation: A Personal Mission
Founder of NewClub and our resident feel player. Matt’s junior golf career led him to the University of Akron where he met our co-host. During his junior year, Matt Studied abroad in Ireland and discovered golf societies. Subsequent trips to Scotland fed his passion for the history, ideals, and culture of accessible, affordable, and sustainable golf, a concept he would later bring to the U.S. with NewClub. Known for his interviewing style, quick wit, and compelling storytelling, Matt brings thoughtful, reflective conversations to The Bag Drop. His professional journey before NewClub included multiple leadership positions in growth-stage startups, where he managed teams responsible for more than $250 million in revenue. Matt actively gives back to the game as a Board Member of the First Tee of Akron and past chair of the Evans Scholar Foundation. Proudly based in his hometown of Akron, Ohio, Matt finds inspiration in family life with his wife, their three children, and their golf dog, Gypsy.
NewClub's Chief Ambassador and every golf sicko's favorite educator. Kevin is a thoughtful and deeply curious host. His studied, constructivist approach adds intellectual enrichment and balance to the show. As a professor of Math Education at the University of Georgia, Kevin's background in applied mathematics and cognitive psychology uniquely informs his insights on golf strategy and performance. Originally from Ohio, Kevin was a Division I collegiate golfer at the University of Akron, where his passion for understanding mathematical thinking began. After earning his doctorate from Arizona State University, he combined his analytical expertise with his love for golf by co-founding Golf Blueprint, an organization aimed at helping golfers optimize their games through data-driven strategies. Kevin enjoys balancing deep philosophical discussions with simple pleasures, such as indulging his sweet tooth, cheering on college football, and spending relaxed evenings with his friends, his wife, and their beloved dog, Nole.
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