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Nick Cassini - The Rose GC's Origin Story - Ep. 68 Sep 24, 2026

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Nick Cassini tells the origin story of The Rose Golf Club - a new private club in Athens, GA. His background as an All-American at UGA, his experience in high-end real estate development, and a confluence of tailwinds led to the formation of The Rose.

An interesting look behind the curtain as new golf course development booms. Enjoy, share with friends, and please subscribe.

Tremont Sporting Co. with Christian Cavaliere - Quick 9 - Ep. 67 Sep 10, 2026

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Christian Cavaliere started sewing hats in his dorm room at Boston College when COVID hit and golf got cancelled. He moved to Florida with a couple of aspiring pro golfers, but took a different path, starting with $8,000 and building Tremont Sporting Co. into a serious golf accessories and leather goods company. His golf also took off. Christian qualified for the 2023 U.S. Open at LACC and hasn’t looked back, stacking up top finishes in elite amateur and mid-am events. Great example of following your passions and carving your own path.

Quick 9 w/ Jared Doerfler of Hanna Golf - Building a Putter Company in the Heartland of America Aug 20, 2026

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Building a putter company from scratch in America’s heartland is not for the faint of heart. Inspired by his Dad, putting aside all the (valid) reasons not to take the risk, Jared started Hanna Golf and has been building for two years. His mantra: Adapt or Die. He talks about the work ethic of his first hire, what parts of the business come naturally, what it takes to mill a putter, and his ultimate vision for Hanna Golf. A great American story of going all-in on something you truly believe in. Enjoy, like, subscribe - thanks for listening.

Quick 9 w/ Hally Leadbetter - Building Businesses for Golf's New Audience Ep. 65 Aug 06, 2026

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Hally Leadbetter has put herself at the center of golf’s recent growth, founding two companies aimed at reaching golf’s changing demographic. Hally explains what a golf-focused, modern production company does for its clients and how her on-course snack company came to life. Hint: It involved a turkey trot and a “sauce guy.”

Jimmy Roberts On The Evolution Of The Media Business Ep. 64 Jul 22, 2026

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Jimmy Roberts talks about the changing media landscape, what technology enables, and why great content alone is no longer enough. He reflects on his career, what’s changed across the business, and why now was the right time to launch his new venture, Big Swing Media.

TopTracer President & GM Scott Blevins On The Future Of Driving Range Technology Jul 09, 2026

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Toptracer built the technology that lets viewers follow golf shots on TV. Now, the company is bringing that tech to driving ranges around the world. Scott Blevins talks about Toptracer’s product evolution, where Topgolf fits in, what’s next for range tech, his unique career path, and how he thinks about partnerships across golf.

Quick 9 w/ Beau Welling - Renovation Mania, Land Planning, Virtual Golf Design, and More. Ep. 62 May 28, 2026

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Beau Welling joins CRS to talk about whether the current golf course renovation boom is warranted or driven by FOMO, and how land planning fits into his design business. He also discusses designing the green and virtual holes for TGL, what golf can learn from curling, and gives updates on major projects at Kiawah and Lake Oconee.

Quick 9: Jeehae Lee Returns to Talk SportsBox AI, Bryson, and What Changed in 5 Years. Ep. 61 May 21, 2026

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Jeehae Lee returns to The Course Record Show five years after her first appearance to talk about the evolution of SportsBox AI, how the entrepreneurial journey compares to playing pro golf, and the company’s recent acquisition by Bryson DeChambeau’s investment fund.

Field Report #5 @ The PGA - Roberto Sets Up Sunday and Recaps the Week in Tech - Ep. 60 May 17, 2026

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Roberto recaps the week, previews Sunday, and talks data & tech impact at Aronimink.

Field Report #4 @ The PGA - Kevin Lawson - T-Mobile Powering the PGA Ep. 59 May 15, 2026

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Roberto talks Day 1 at Aronimink, then dives into the connectivity required to power the PGA Championship. Kevin Lawson explains how T-Mobile’s 5G network supports broadcast, operations, ticketing, point of sale, IoT devices, and more across a temporary venue and how that same approach could extend well beyond sports.

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