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.
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Our Host Matt Considine welcomes golf course architect Jay Blasi. They discuss Jay's passion for golf, his upbringing in a golf-centric family, and his journey into architecture. Jay...
In this episode, hosts Matt Considine and Dr. Kevin Moore sit down with renowned golf course architect Rob Collins of King Collins Dormer Design, delving into the proposal and proces...
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Joining us are two of golf’s most insightful voices—Normal Sport Founder, Kyle Porter—PGA TOUR Lead Editor, and the Emmy-nominated Sean Martin, ready to dissect one grand thought eac...
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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 communic...
Jasper Miners shares his insights on how global travel has shaped his perspective on life and golf. He discusses his journey into evaluating golf courses, his role at Top 100 Golf Co...
NewClub >>> https://www.newclub.golf Titleist >> https://www.titleist.com Normal Sport > https://www.normalsport.com/ Summary Matt is joined this week by Kyle Porter, who expl...
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