GS#1009 Summary: This week we speak to Marc Bender, Managing Partner for multiple golf companies including Hidden Links Travel, Golfpac Travel, TeeTimes USA, Go Play Golf Card, and Upper Deck Golf. In this episode, Fred and Marc discuss their connection at the Masters, the intricacies of golf course architecture, and the evolution of golf greens. Marc is well connected in the golf industry and has met and played with some of the top names in our sport. He's also traveled extensively to golf courses throughout the world so he's well equiped to discuss the evolution of golf course greens, particularly focusing on the advancements in green speeds and their impact on players. The discussion highlights how technology and agronomy have transformed the game, and how this has affected different types of players.They delve into the debates surrounding historical versus modern courses, and the importance of understanding the nuances of putting on different types of greens. The conversation highlights the passion for golf and the community that surrounds it.

Please check out this article about Fred's golf and podcast journey called "A Lifetime On The Air" that was published in the NCGA Magazine (Northern California Golf Association) recently!

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