WORLDWIDE GOLF INSIDER

Summer 2020

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ver.indd 1 12/1/1 ver.indd 1 12/1/1 ver.indd 1 12/1/1 ver.indd 1 12/1/1 INSIDER Q&A uuu What are some of the interview high- lights that stand out to you? The year 2010 was when things really changed for us. Someone got the idea to reach out to Jack Nicklaus, to see if he'd be interested in talking about his Masters memories. When he agreed, it broke the ice and from that point it was game on. Three episodes after Jack, we interviewed Annika Sorenstam, then Arnold Palmer for Father's Day, and Tom Watson for The Open Championship. Down the road we interviewed Gary Player (after he said he just finished doing 1,000 sit-ups), the "Commish" Deane Bea- man, and the all-time winningest coach in college football, Bobby Bowden. uuu You've also interviewed many equip- ment makers, what is one of the most interesting things you've learned from them? That without question there are gains to be made in technology each year in all phases of the game – clubs, balls, GPS/rangefinders. Every year! So if your equipment is 4 years old or older, there is no question that you will see and feel im- mediate benefits from an upgrade. And with the Worldwide Golf Shops' 90-Day Satisfaction Guarantee, it's a no-brainer. As far as industry people we've interviewed, Marty Jertson (PING), Steve Pelisek and Scottie Cameron (Titleist), Chip Brewer (Callaway) and David Abeles (Taylor- Made) are regulars. And nobody has more energy and enthusiasm than Bob Vokey. uuu Who is your all-time favorite inter- view and why? Man, it's impossible to pick just one. Our 100th podcast, having both Alice Cooper and Edwin Watts on at the same time was very cool because it was a rock-'n'-roll legend who loves golf and a golf retail legend who has his own rock band (The Mulligans). But, if I could have the Mount Rushmore of interviews of golf- ing guests, it would have to be Lee Trevino, Johnny Miller, Ken Venturi and Mr. Palmer. Billy Casper would be the first alternate – there was not a kinder man who ever walked this planet than Billy. uuu Who haven't you interviewed that you would like to and why? Outside of the obvious (Tiger, Phil and Rory), I would love the chance of interviewing PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan and LPGA Commissioner Michael Whan as they've both done so much for their tours. Also, Fred Couples (for some Jim Nantz stories), Butch Harmon and Bob Ford (a pro's pro). uuu What's the biggest honor you've had producing the podcasts? One of the most unexpected moments that I've had came after a podcast was completed. Jim Nantz complimented me for knowing so much about him. I happened to still be recording and saved that 15-second clip. He didn't have to tell me that, but he did and it meant the world to me. uuu Any final thoughts? I can't let this op- portunity pass without thanking the folks at Worldwide Golf Shops for allowing me to bring this form of entertainment to our customers. It's totally unique to any golf retailer and something that really sets the company apart from its competitors. A huge tip of the cap from me to President Al Morris and Vice President of Marketing Rick Levy for their support of the podcast. And this is the way we finish each episode, "so until next time, so long, everyone!" In addition to the some of the biggest names in golf, Tom Brassell has interviewed sports legends such as NFL great Emmitt Smith. > CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO PODCASTS WITH GOLF LEGENDS ARNOLD PALMER, JACK NICKLAUS, JOHNNY MILLER & MORE! JASONMYERSPHOTO.COM

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