DRIVERS: Inside the Golf Industry
DRIVERS: Inside the Golf Industry
Latest Episodes
Golf Course Operations in the Land of 8:30pm Tee Times
Amos Stephens and Vicky Urbina bring great passion and thoughtful operational strategies to their golf facility in Wasilla, Alaska. They join Sports and Leisure Research Group's Jon Last and David Klein for a candid and eye-opening look at what...
A Caddie Reads the Golf Apparel Market
Kyle Kalick has had a unique vantage point to discover what golfers want and need across varied experiences, including as a professional caddie at Kiawah Island's Ocean Course. His start-up, Caddie Comfort has developed technically functi...
What's Ahead for the Golf Business in 2026?
Hosts Jon Last and David Klein from Sports and Leisure Research Group dive deeply into the latest vital signs from new golf industry research that unpacks what lies ahead in 2026 and the underlying trends and attitudes behind them.
“Shark Tank” for the Golf Industry
PGA of America Senior Director of Growth and Ventures Kris Hart joins Sports & Leisure Research Group’s Jon Last and David Klein for a candid conversation about innovation in the golf industry and how the PGA of America strategically identi...
How Technology Is Transforming Golf Course Ownership and Operations
Saddleback Golf Club owner Whitey O'Malley joins Sports and Leisure Research Group President Jon Last for a wide-ranging discussion about how golf facilities are leveraging technology to create operational efficiencies while maintaining excepti...