Professional golfers get all the glory. They are the ones written about and watched weekly on television. We know their names, their stats, their ups and downs. But what about the people who operate behind the scenes? It’s not often that we get a peek into the daily lives of those who have chosen a career in the golf industry.
Every Saturday, this column – an interview column – will bring you insightful talks with the folks who grind it out daily in a golf-related job. Whether it is a course superintendent of a local country club or the head of a major corporation I hope to be able to delve into the lives of those who make a difference but are rarely in the public eye. These people help make the golf world go round and that’s why it’s important to know a little more about their lives and daily duties. Just like anyone it would be nice to give them a little recognition or a simple “thank you” the next time you run into these people.
Here’s a list of the next interviews coming up:
- Gordon Seliga – Golf Course Superintendent of Lake View Country Club
- Steven Haverson – Executive Chef of Winged Foot Golf Club
- Tina Dzuricky – Director or Sales and Marketing at Peek’n Peak Resort, home to the Nationwide Tour’s Lake Erie Charity Classic
We also have plans to interview the following:
- Wally Uihlein – Acushnet Chairman and CEO
- Jason Woodmansee – TaylorMade/Adidas Director of eMarketing
- Dan Maples – Renowned golf course architect
- Jerry Smith – Head Pro at Tam O’Shanter in PA.
Now that I have you thinking, is there anyone that you would like to hear more from? Who would you like to see interviewed, and what questions would you like them to answer? Post a comment below, and we’ll do our best to shine the spotlight on the folks you want to see.