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Changing the Business of Golf

Hosted by Syngenta Golf · business · EN · 32 episodes

Audience: 7~204 on YouTube

About this Podcast:

Changing the Business of Golf by Syngenta is a podcast dedicated to the success and sustainability of golf course businesses worldwide. Through insightful interviews, we speak to industry leaders, sustainability experts and superintendents about the challenges and real-world solutions and innovations shaping the future of golf. Whether you’re a golf course owner, club manager, greenkeeper or industry professional, listen in and learn from the best in the game. Syngenta is a global leader in turfcare innovation, sustainability and digital solutions, and a trusted partner to golf courses worldwide.

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What is Changing the Business of Golf about?

Changing the Business of Golf by Syngenta is a podcast dedicated to the success and sustainability of golf course businesses worldwide. Through insightful interviews, we speak to industry leaders, sustainability experts and superintendents about the challenges and real-world solutions and innovations shaping the future of golf.

Who hosts Changing the Business of Golf?

Changing the Business of Golf is hosted by Syngenta Golf. The show has published 32 episodes to date.

What has Changing the Business of Golf covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Episode 32 | Why Golf Can't Afford to Lose Its Public Courses with Mark Mungeam" (6 October 2026, 27 minutes), "Episode 31 | Growing Together: Renee Geyer on Mentorship, Technology, and the Future of Turf" (1 September 2026, 30 minutes), and "Episode 30 | How Data is Transforming Golf Course Management with the USGA's Matt Pringle" (7 July 2026, 25 minutes).

How often does Changing the Business of Golf publish?

Changing the Business of Golf publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 30 minutes across 32 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Changing the Business of Golf?

Booking probability for Changing the Business of Golf is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Changing the Business of Golf requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Changing the Business of Golf's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Changing the Business of Golf?

The strongest fits for Changing the Business of Golf are Fitness, Golf & Recreation. Changing the Business of Golf has a business audience and around 200 subscribers on YouTube.

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Syngenta Golf hosts Changing the Business of Golf, a business show with 32 episodes published.

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  • Changing the Business of Golf

    Episode 32 | Why Golf Can't Afford to Lose Its Public Courses with Mark Mungeam

    Oct 6, 202627 min

    Welcome to Syngenta Golf's Changing the Business of Golf podcast. In this episode, host Gary Firkins sits down with Mark Mungeam, golf course architect at Mungeam Golf Design and President of the American Society of...

  • Changing the Business of Golf

    Episode 31 | Growing Together: Renee Geyer on Mentorship, Technology, and the Future of Turf

    Sep 1, 202630 min

    Welcome back to Syngenta Golf's Changing the Business of Golf podcast. In this episode, host Gary Firkins sits down with Renee Geyer, Superintendent at Canterwood Golf & Country Club, Washington. Renee was drawn to the...

  • Changing the Business of Golf

    Episode 30 | How Data is Transforming Golf Course Management with the USGA's Matt Pringle

    Jul 7, 202625 min

    In this episode of Changing the Business of Golf, host Gary Firkins sits down with Matt Pringle, Managing Director of the USGA Green Section and one of the most influential voices shaping the future of golf course...

  • Changing the Business of Golf

    Episode 29 | Golf's Sustainable Future: People, Planet & Profit

    Jun 9, 202632 min

    Welcome back to the Changing the Business of Golf podcast. In this special edition, host Gary Firkins is joined by three of the industry's leading sustainability experts, fresh from a landmark Syngenta-hosted discussion...

  • Changing the Business of Golf

    Episode 28 | Roll More, Mow Less: Dr. Thomas Nikolai on the Future of Sustainable Turf

    May 12, 202640 minS0

    Welcome to Syngenta Golf’s Changing the Business of Golf podcast. In this episode, host Gary Firkins is joined by Dr. Thomas Nikolai, popularly known as the "Doctor of Green Speed." Thom is a Senior Turfgrass Academic...

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    Episode 27 | Why Sustainability Needs to Be at the Core of Every Golf Business

    Apr 14, 202630 minS0

    Welcome to the Changing the Business of Golf podcast from Syngenta Golf. In this episode, host Gary Firkins sits down with Christine Kane, CEO of Audubon International – a leading non-profit dedicated to environmental...

  • Changing the Business of Golf

    Episode 26 | Why Golf Businesses Need Superintendents at the Leadership Table with Rhett Evans

    Mar 10, 202629 minS0

    Welcome to Syngenta Golf’s Changing the Business of Golf podcast. In this episode, host Gary Firkins is joined by Rhett Evans, CEO of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). For more than 15...

  • Changing the Business of Golf

    Episode 25 | Strengthening Golf Clubs for Future Success with Renate Roeleveld

    Feb 17, 202630 minS0

    Welcome to the Changing the Business of Golf podcast from Syngenta Golf. Each episode, we speak to industry leaders, sustainability experts and superintendents to identify three actionable changes to shape golf’s...

  • Changing the Business of Golf

    Episode 24 | What Does a Well-Run Golf Club Look Like Today? With Henry DeLozier

    Jan 13, 202630 minS0

    Welcome to another episode of Syngenta Golf’s Changing the Business of Golf podcast. In this episode, host Gary Firkins is joined by Henry DeLozier, Principal at GGA Partners, to explore a key question for today’s...

  • Changing the Business of Golf

    Episode 23 | What Skills Will Future Turf Managers Need? | Mike O'Keeffe

    Dec 2, 202530 minS0

    Welcome to the Changing the Business of Golf podcast from Syngenta Golf. Each episode, we speak to industry leaders, sustainability experts and superintendents to identify three actionable changes to shape golf’s...

  • Changing the Business of Golf

    Episode 22 | Why Prioritizing Mental Health Matters with Dr. Stacy Stellflug & Kee Dunning

    Nov 4, 202535 minS0

    Welcome back to the Changing the Business of Golf podcast. In this episode, host Gary Firkins is joined by Dr. Stacy Stellflug, Associate Professor at the University of Montana-Bozeman, and Kee Dunning, Clinical...

  • Changing the Business of Golf

    Episode 21 | The Future of Golf Course Management with Ed Pettit

    Sep 30, 202523 minS0

    Welcome to the Changing the Business of Golf podcast. In this episode, host Gary Firkins is joined by Ed Pettit, Managing Director at Carr Golf Services. A former PGA Professional turned golf business leader, Ed draws...

  • Changing the Business of Golf

    Episode 20 | How to Achieve Golf’s Business Potential with Jay Karen

    Sep 2, 202533 minS0

    Welcome to the Changing the Business of Golf podcast. In this episode, Jay Karen, CEO of the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA), joins host Gary Firkins to share his vision for the future of golf. Named...

  • Changing the Business of Golf

    Episode 19 | Building a Sustainable Future for Golf with Sandy Reid

    Jul 1, 202523 minS0

    Join host Gary Firkins and Sandy Reid, Director of Greenkeeping at St Andrews Links Trust, in this episode of the Changing the Business of Golf Podcast. With over three decades of experience, including managing the...

  • Changing the Business of Golf

    Episode 18 | How Golf Can Demonstrate Value, Growth & Environmental Leadership with Elizabeth Guertal

    Jun 6, 202528 minS0

    In this episode of the Changing the Business of Golf Podcast, host Gary Firkins is joined by Beth Guertal, Ph.D, Project Director of the Sustainable Intensification Innovation Lab (SIIL) at Kansas State University. From...

  • Changing the Business of Golf

    Episode 17 | How to Build Inclusion & Retain Top Talent with Keith Wood

    May 13, 202528 minS0

    Welcome to the Changing the Business of Golf podcast from Syngenta Golf. Each episode, we speak to industry leaders, sustainability experts and superintendents to identify three actionable changes to shape golf’s...

  • Changing the Business of Golf

    Episode 16 | NGF CEO: Radical Hospitality is the Key to Player Retention

    May 1, 202536 minS0

    Welcome back to Syngenta’s Changing the Business of Golf podcast, now with a new name and refreshed format. Each episode, we speak to industry leaders, sustainability experts and superintendents to identify three...

  • Changing the Business of Golf

    Episode 15 | How to succeed in sustainability with Jonathan Smith

    Nov 11, 202444 minS0

    In the latest episode of the Growing Golf podcast, we welcome Jonathan Smith, Founder and Executive Director of the GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf. Jonathan’s journey in golf began at a young age, where he...

  • Changing the Business of Golf

    Episode 14 | Transforming golf course sustainability with John Clarkin

    Oct 10, 202422 minS0

    In this episode of the Growing Golf podcast, host Gary Firkins sits down with John Clarkin, founder of international agronomy consultancy, Turfgrass. With a career spanning five decades, John has established a strong...

  • Changing the Business of Golf

    Episode 13 | The misconceptions of sustainability in the golf industry

    Sep 5, 202426 minS0

    In this episode, we welcome Bri Kenny, Manager of Environmental Science at Troon Golf, to the show. Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, Bri is a Biologist and Naturalist, and a leading voice on golf and sustainability. Host...

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