Course Record Show

Roberto Castro and Dan Ferreira
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We talk to the smartest people in the golf business to get the inside stories and strategies driving the business of golf forward. Hosted by PGA Tour player Roberto Castro and Dan Ferreira.

  1. #46: Jay Karen, CEO of the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA)

    4D AGO

    #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!

    56 min
  2. #45: Michael Jolly, Cleveland/Srixon Director of Tour Operations

    JUL 29

    #45: Michael Jolly, Cleveland/Srixon Director of Tour Operations

    Michael Jolly is Director of Tour Operations for Cleveland/Srixon Golf.  In our conversation, we cover a lot of what goes on behind the scenes at every TOUR stop, how OEMs spot players to contract as ambassadors and the role that professional golf plays in reaching the general golfing public.  Enjoy!

    48 min
  3. #44: Dormy House CEO Matt Welter

    APR 3

    #44: Dormy House CEO Matt Welter

    Matt Welter is CEO of Dormy House (www.dormydevelopment.com), a real estate development company focused on destination golf.  Matt's story as a caddie and relationship with Mike Keiser (owner of Bandon Dunes, Sand Valley and Cabot Cape Breton) led to him solving an underappreciated problem in the golf industry.  Matt shares his vision, founding story and how he sees the housing shortage problem for golf resorts.  Enjoy!

    47 min
  4. #43: Chad Mumm

    FEB 25

    #43: Chad Mumm

    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.

    57 min
  5. #42: 2024 Takeaways

    12/11/2024

    #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!

    35 min
  6. #41: Joe Assell (Founder and CEO, Golftec)

    10/09/2024

    #41: Joe Assell (Founder and CEO, Golftec)

    Roberto speaks to Joe Assell, Founder and CEO of Golftec.  Joe shares his journey from PGA Professional to Founder, the expansion of Golftec, how digital plays a role in the company's future plans and more.  Enjoy!

    35 min
  7. #40: 2024 Trends and Takeaways

    09/18/2024

    #40: 2024 Trends and Takeaways

    In this episode, Roberto and Dan break down the highlights from the past season in golf and share some of the developments they're looking to keep an eye on over the offseason.

    36 min
  8. #39: A New Era at East Lake (featuring Chad Parker and Alex Urban)

    08/14/2024

    #39: A New Era at East Lake (featuring Chad Parker and Alex Urban)

    In this episode, we cover the renovation at East Lake Golf Club and the implications for the TOUR Championship.  Chad Parker (GM and President, East Lake Golf Club) and Alex Urban (Executive Director, TOUR Championship) give us their views on how the renovation impacts the club operations, what to look out for when watching the TOUR Championship and what clubs should think about when undergoing such a project.  Enjoy!

    42 min
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We talk to the smartest people in the golf business to get the inside stories and strategies driving the business of golf forward. Hosted by PGA Tour player Roberto Castro and Dan Ferreira.

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  • Creator
    Roberto Castro and Dan Ferreira
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    46
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Roberto Castro and Dan Ferreira
  • Show Website
    Course Record Show

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