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In this episode, Chad Mumm joins Roberto for an in-depth conversation. Chad shares some behind the curtains views of Full Swing (where he is the Executive Producer), the development of his company Pro Shop and how he sees the opportunity for golf entertainment for the years ahead. Full Swing season 3 drops on Netflix on February 25, 2025.
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Course Record Show
Roberto Castro · Sport · English
Conversations with the smartest people in the golf business to get the inside stories and strategies driving the business of golf forward. Hosted by former PGA Tour player Roberto Castro.
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E47 · 25 Nov 2025 · 45 min
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E46 · 8 Oct 2025 · 56 min
#46: Jay Karen, CEO of the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA)
In this episode we talk to Jay Karen, CEO of the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA). Jay represents the supply side of the golf industry, helping owners and operators collaborate on joint issues that are relevant to the business. We discuss tee times, the complex governance in golf, congressional hearings and even daylight savings time. Enjoy!
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E45 · 29 Jul 2025 · 48 min
#45: Michael Jolly, Cleveland/Srixon Director of Tour Operations
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E44 · 3 Apr 2025 · 47 min
#44: Dormy House CEO Matt Welter
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E42 · 11 Dec 2024 · 35 min
#42: 2024 Takeaways
Golf business stories from 2024, plus some inside the ropes talk. We talk TOUR, LIV, DP World (3:30), big job openings across golf (5:40), Scottie/Xander/Rory (11:00), Nelly/Hovland/Ludvig/Clanton (17:00), Creator/Influencers/SimGolf Market (23:30), and finally...Castro gets back inside the ropes! (31:00). Thanks to Holderness & Bourne for the support! Subscribe if you enjoy!
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E41 · 9 Oct 2024 · 35 min
#41: Joe Assell (Founder and CEO, Golftec)
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E40 · 18 Sep 2024 · 36 min
#40: 2024 Trends and Takeaways
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E39 · 14 Aug 2024 · 42 min
#39: A New Era at East Lake (featuring Chad Parker and Alex Urban)
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