• Clive Mayhew, Golf.Ai | Episode No. 436
    Dec 25 2024

    Golf.ai is an AI-powered platform designed to enhance golfers' on-course experience by providing real-time assistance with strategy, course management, and club selection. It evaluates current weather conditions alongside your validated distances to offer precise advice, aiming to help you stay in bounds and lower your scores. On this episode of the Wednesday Match Play Podcast powered by Epic Golf Club, Clive discusses the inspiration behind Golf.ai and the other startups he’s been involved with. He explains how users can benefit from Golf.ai, addresses what happens if there’s a dangerous animal on the course, and shares how user feedback is shaping the future of this innovative solution. Clive also dives into his Master of Wellness, emphasizes the importance of data privacy, and walks us through the milestones and challenges he’s faced along the way. This was a highly technical and insightful conversation, and it was an honor having Clive on the show. Let's tee off!

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    56 mins
  • Seyms Brugger, Ascot Tours | Episode No. 435
    Dec 18 2024

    Ascot Tours is a luxury travel company based in South Africa that specializes in crafting exclusive golf, safari, and beach travel packages across Southern Africa, East Africa, and the Indian Ocean Islands. On this episode The Wednesday Match Play Podcast powered by Epic Golf Club, Seyms shares his journey to Ascot Tours, delves into what sets them apart from other travel companies offering similar experiences, and highlights some of their most popular travel destinations. He also emphasizes the importance of sustainability, discusses the costs associated with these trips, and explains the role of travel insurance. Additionally, he offers insights into the wildlife you might encounter during your journey and the creation of Ascot Private. This was a luxurious conversation, and an honor to have Seyms on the show. Let's tee off.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Denis Kateneff, Club Support Inc. | Episode No. 434
    Dec 11 2024

    Club Support Inc. is a specialized IT service provider with over 20 years of experience, focusing exclusively on the club industry across Canada and the USA. They offer a comprehensive range of services tailored to the unique needs of clubs. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast powered by Epic Golf Club, Denis provides an insightful overview of Club Support and their services, highlighting the importance of being aligned with their clients' needs. He delves into their partnerships with brands like Jonas and Northstar and reflects on his experience at ITMO University in St. Petersburg, Russia. He also sheds light on their onboarding process and emphasizes the critical need for understanding cybersecurity and mitigating associated risks. This was a technological conversation an honor to have Denis on the show. Let's tee off.

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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Elliot Bloom, PIVOT Agency | Episode No. 433
    Dec 4 2024

    PIVOT Agency is a full-service sports marketing and entertainment firm based in Walnut Creek, California. The agency specializes in connecting consumer brands with athletes, sports organizations, the arts, causes, business, and media. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast powered by Epic Golf Club, Elliott provides an overview of PIVOT Agency, reflecting on his journey to the organization and detailing their range of services. He explains how they help clients achieve their goals, shares trends shaping the industry, and highlights some of the brands they collaborate with. He also dives into the exciting upcoming Celebrity Pickleball Bash and reminisces about his time at the University of the Pacific. This was an enlightening conversation, and an honor to have Elliott on the show. Let's tee off.

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    51 mins
  • Ryan Doerr, Strategic Club Solutions | Episode No. 432
    Nov 27 2024

    Strategic Club Solutions is a consulting firm that specializes in providing tailored solutions for private clubs and organizations in the hospitality industry. Their services focus on addressing challenges related to strategic planning, governance, operations, membership growth, marketing, and more. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast powered by Epic Golf Club, Ryan provides an insightful overview of Strategic Club Solutions, sharing his experiences as a problem solver with ClubCorp and explains why their approach is never a 'one-size-fits-all.' He also delves into the wide range of services SCS offers to their clients, reflects on his time working at Disney, introduces their Executive Membership Program and gives an overview of ClubU2. This was a fantastic conversation and an honor to have Ryan on the show. Let's tee off.

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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • Brian T. Cairns, PGA, Fox Hills Golf Learning Center | Episode No. 431
    Nov 20 2024

    The Fox Hills Golf Learning Center in Plymouth, Michigan, is a premier golf instruction facility featuring state-of-the-art technology like TrackMan and V1 Analysis. With PGA and LPGA-certified instructors, it offers tailored programs for all skill levels, plus extensive indoor and outdoor practice areas for year-round training. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast powered by Epic Golf Club, Brian details his journey to becoming a PGA professional, talks about the importance of mentoring, gives us an overview of the Fox Hills Golf Learning Center, and introduces the team of qualified teaching professionals. He also discusses his certification with VISION54 and reminisces on being inducted into the Michigan PGA Hall of Fame. This was an inspirational conversation and an honor having Brian on the show. Let's tee off.

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Dr. Tony Piparo, Mastery Golf Systems | Episode No. 430
    Nov 13 2024

    Mastery Golf Systems combines top teaching methods with biomechanics, motor learning, and sport psychology to help golfers learn faster, transfer skills to the course, and perform better under pressure. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast, powered by Epic Golf Club, Tony delves into his background in sports psychology, shares his connection to TGSC of CMAA, and opens up on important topics like depression, suicide, and the significance of the fight-or-flight response. He also explores the concept of re-conditioning and walks us through the Seven Steps to a Stress-Free Life. This episode was both educational and inspiring, and it was an honor to have Tony join us. Let's tee off!

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Travis Li, Caddy Robotics | Episode No. 429
    Nov 6 2024

    Caddy Robotics is a company specializing in AI solutions for businesses, focusing on autonomous service robots designed to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast powered by Epic Golf Club, Travis shares the journey of how Caddy Robotics got started, taking us behind the scenes of the video featured on their website, and giving us a rundown on their impressive lineup of robots. He breaks down what RaaS means and shares some exciting news about their plans for a showroom. He also details their onboarding process and explains how members are embracing these innovative machines. This was a fascinating technological conversation, and it was an honor to have Travis on the show. Let's tee off.

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    55 mins