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DRIVERS is a Podcast covering all facets of the Golf Industry. Hosted by Sports and Leisure Research Group Founder and President, Jon Last, each episode will include a mix of insights driven commentary on issues impacting the golf business; the latest research and most importantly, candid conversation with a compelling mix of industry leaders and others behind the scenes.
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Booking probability
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Guest openness
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Signup to Generate a PitchDRIVERS is a Podcast covering all facets of the Golf Industry. Hosted by Sports and Leisure Research Group Founder and President, Jon Last, each episode will include a mix of insights driven commentary on issues impacting the golf business; the latest research and most importantly, candid conversation with a compelling mix of industry leaders and others behind the scenes.
DRIVERS: Inside the Golf Industry is hosted by Robert. The show has published 38 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Inside Golf Operations' New Tech Merger" (7 July 2026, 17 minutes), "Satisfying a Hunger for Golf" (19 May 2026, 19 minutes), and "Golf Course Operations in the Land of 8:30pm Tee Times" (1 April 2026, 23 minutes).
DRIVERS: Inside the Golf Industry publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 19 minutes across 38 episodes.
Booking probability for DRIVERS: Inside the Golf Industry is 38%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. DRIVERS: Inside the Golf Industry requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. DRIVERS: Inside the Golf Industry's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for DRIVERS: Inside the Golf Industry are Fitness, Golf & Recreation. DRIVERS: Inside the Golf Industry has a business audience.
Robert hosts DRIVERS: Inside the Golf Industry, a business podcast with 38 episodes published.
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DRIVERS: Inside the Golf Industry
Monday's announcement of Noteefy's acquisition of Metolius is more than a combination of two of the more innovative golf facility operations tech providers, it's a bringing together of two forward thinking organizations...
DRIVERS: Inside the Golf Industry
Sports and Leisure Research Group President Jon Last is joined by ClubGrub Founder, Spencer Potter for a look at how technology is literally meeting golfers "where they are" with a tech enabled F&B delivery solution...
DRIVERS: Inside the Golf Industry
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...
DRIVERS: Inside the Golf Industry
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...
DRIVERS: Inside the Golf Industry
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...
DRIVERS: Inside 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...
DRIVERS: Inside the Golf Industry
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...
DRIVERS: Inside the Golf Industry
For 50 years, Casa de Campo has always been an innovative resort that continues to break new ground in the Caribbean. Legendary Golf Operations Director Gilles Gagnon and CMO Jason Kycek unpack the impetus behind the...
DRIVERS: Inside the Golf Industry
Jon Schultz and his company, EZ-Locator, are making it easier for golf course superintendents to automate hole location selection to help preserve the health of the greens and enhance the player experience. He joins...
DRIVERS: Inside the Golf Industry
Lightspeed's Fraser Marriott discusses his company's facility management software and outlines the benefits to member experiences based on their recent strategic partnership with Whoosh.
DRIVERS: Inside the Golf Industry
As golf's customer base expands and transforms with the rapid diffusion of new technology, golf facility owners need to stay a step ahead and see through the hype to deliver for the game's stakeholders. Few have a...
DRIVERS: Inside the Golf Industry
Perspectives on the evolving role of golf course superintendents from their association's Chief Executive Officer: When the Golf Course Superintendents’ Association CEO summitted Mt. Everest last year, it was just the...
DRIVERS: Inside the Golf Industry
Sports and Leisure Research Group's Jon Last speaks with GolfTec Founder and CEO Joe Assell about how the company has scaled to over 250 locations and how technological innovation continues to set the pace as the...
DRIVERS: Inside the Golf Industry
Sports and Leisure Research Group's Jon Last and David Klein are joined by Golf Prince Edward Island CEO, Sam MacPhail to unpack the challenges and triumphs of marketing this unique golf destination.
DRIVERS: Inside the Golf Industry
Hosts Jon Last and David Klein from Sports and Leisure Research Group dive deeply into vital signs from recent golf industry studies and gaze into the crystal ball for what lies ahead in 2025.
DRIVERS: Inside the Golf Industry
Sports & Leisure Research Group’s Jon Last and David Klein sit down with branding expert Derek Sussner to unpack how and why golf facility branding is at the heart of golf’s increased resonance with a broader audience.
DRIVERS: Inside the Golf Industry
Upon his inauguration as the PGA of America’s 44th President, Augusta Ranch owner Don Rea joins Jon Last and David Klein to share his his personal and professional journey, as well as his vision for the game of golf and...
DRIVERS: Inside the Golf Industry
U.S. Kids’ John Bryan has led PGA sections and helped to foster player development for decades. He joins Sports & Leisure Research Group’s John Last and David Klein to reflect on making a difference through golf and...
DRIVERS: Inside the Golf Industry
Sports and Leisure Research Group’s Jon Last and David Klein sit down for a broad discussion with Troon CEO Tim Schantz about golf’s current trajectory, how we got to this place and imperatives for staying there.
DRIVERS: Inside the Golf Industry
Founder and former CEO of Adams Golf, Barney Adams has helped transform the golf industry. He joins Sports & Leisure Research Group’s Jon Last and David Klein for his current perspective on golf equipment and...
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Associate Director of Client Services, Geared for Green
Director of Human Resources and Organizational Development, Universal Destinations & Experiences
NGCOA CEO, National Golf Course Owners Association
Global Director Brand and Product Management of Golf Balls and Packaged Sets, Village Church
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