From Marathons to Mulligans: Traci Taylor’s Inspiring Rise plus Tour Director Secrets with Tim Horan

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This week, we celebrate grit, growth, and the golfers who make the Golfweek Amateur Tour feel like home.

Meet Traci Taylor, the first female Member of the Month to be featured on the podcast. After a fractured hip ended her marathon career, Traci turned to golf and never looked back. Now a fierce competitor with over 120 rounds under her belt, she’s proof that perseverance, passion, and a strong putting game can carry you far. Even while blind in one eye, she’s climbed from D-Flight to C-Flight, recruited more women to the game, and become a true ambassador for the Arkansas Golfweek Amateur Tour.

We also go behind the scenes with Tim Horan, Tour Director for the Philadelphia and New Jersey Golfweek Amateur Tours, to find out how he’s built two of the most sought-after local tours in the country. From locking down private country club tee times to balancing schedules and player expectations, Tim shares the hustle it takes to make each weekend unforgettable.

Oh, and yes, we talk birthdays, scheduling chaos, and what happens when a golf tournament lands on your kid’s big day. It’s equal parts heartfelt and hilarious.

In this episode:

• Traci’s transition from marathons to competitive golf
• How she’s grown the Arkansas Tour’s female presence
• The power of putting, even when vision is impaired
• Why course quality and community matter more than trophies
• Tim Horan’s strategy for securing elite venues
• The art (and chaos) of scheduling tournaments
• Honoring all June Members of the Month nominees

Whether you’re chasing a trophy or your next round with friends, this episode is a reminder of why we say: Where Amateurs Play Like Pros!

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