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.
For our very first live edition of the Bag Drop, we welcome Jay Revell, reknowned golf author and all-around good guy, for an in-person-via-Zoom conversation with the society. Jay R...
5-time champion on the PGA Tour, Mark Wilson, joins us to tell us about life on the tour, his mental game mastery, and how he transitioned into the broadcast booth. Our Official Spo...
Mike Bolan and Matt Krug of Eagle Springs Golf Resort talk about what it takes to be a 9-hole course that could and what it's like to have a special generational torch passed. Eagle...
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Mike and Ashley Young, designers, owners and operators of The Fields Golf Club in La Grange, Georgia join the Bag Drop to talk about the trials and tribulations of golf operationsth...
Roger Steele, founder of Hipe Media and winner of Golf Digest's "2020 Why Haven't I Been Following This Guy Yet" award, joins the Bag Drop to talk about his contributions to the Advo...
Tron Carter (Todd Schuster) of No Laying Up joins us on the Bag Drop to talk all about the Atlanta golf and food scene as well as delving into his decision to start playing lefty. N...
Hey sports fans, Grueter Golf founders Jen Corcoran and Haley Hillesland join us to talk about their founding story, how they're changing golf (and what they don't want to change), a...
Golf Blueprint co-founders Kevin Moore (also NewClub's Chief Ambassador) and Nico Darras join the Bag Drop to talk about their founding story, their golf philosophy, and more. Our O...
Michael Keiser Jr. discusses the Lido project currently underway at Sand Valley, how he approaches building golf courses, and what the “Keiser” method is all about. The Lido | https...
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In this episode of our member series, we’re joined by member Chandler Goodman. Chandler, AKA Mr. Burger, tells us about his passion for golf, comedy, and creativity. Thanks to this...
To help us prepare for this Saturday’s Western Open at Downers Grove Golf Club, we’re joined by Dan Cermak. Dan is a former executive director of Downers Grove Park District and also...
Steve Smith, co-owner of Smith Devereaux wines, music manager, and current 2020 NewClub championship points leader joins the Bag Drop for this week’s episode in our member series. T...
PJ Malik returns for an update on his time during the pandemic, the Fox Sports loss of the U.S. Open broadcast, and his take on the upcoming major at Winged Foot. Thank you to our p...
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On this episode, we’re joined by Michael McCartin and Will Smith from the National Links Trust, a fantastic organization that’s dedicated to broadening access to our great game throu...
On this episode, we’re joined by Ashley Harrison, a new society member in Chicago, to talk all about her entrance into the game, the background of her Instagram account, why it’s so ...