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In this episode of the National Links Trust Podcast, we welcome on Stephanie Tran and Tyler McKeever - winners of the Women's and Men's Division Champions at the inaugural National Links Trust Championship last fall. The National Links Trust Championship is a national mid-am tournament for public golfers held at Washington, DC's historic Blue Course at East Potomac Golf Links. In this pair of interviews, Stephanie and Tyler talk about their background in the game of golf and competing in the inaugural Championship. To support National Links Trust and our mission to positively impact local communities through municipal golf, we encourage you to join Capital Club by tapping here.

This episode features a recording of our Municipal Golf Network Webinar on San Francisco's Golden Gate Park Golf Course. Opened in 1951, this 9-hole, par 3 golf is coming out of a 6-month temporary closure that will see improved turf conditions, a brand new irrigation system and an expanded practice facility that will increase the course's environmental sustainability while expanding accessibility and inclusion for golfer's of all abilities. Course architect Jay Blasi (Chambers Bay) and other key stakeholders discuss different aspects of the project from design, construction, financing and utilizing public/private partnerships to reach their goals. Bid in the NLT Holiday Auction here. Join Capital Club here. Watch the video version of this episode here.

This episode of the National Link Trust Podcast features a recording from the 2023 Symposium on Municipal Golf. Azucena Maldonado, Founder of the Latina Golfers Association, moderates a discussion on Partnerships and Community Engagement. National Links Trust's Andrew Szunyog, who oversees our volunteer and sustainability programs, is one of the panelists, and is joined by Dave Andrews, Director of The Path at The Park West Palm (FL) and Maria Stroup, Senior Vice President of Education, Social Responsibility and Community Engagement at the Cobbs Creek Foundation (PA). This group uses their diverse experiences in golf, non-profits, and education to have an insightful discussion on how municipal golf facilities can better serve and engagement with their local communities.  To support National Links Trust, join our Capital Club program or grab some NLT gear at ShopNLT.com.

This episode of the National Link Trust Podcast features a recording from the 2023 Symposium on Municipal Golf.  Michael Stachowicz of the National Park Service moderates a discussion on Agronomy and Course Maintenance with a panel of golf course superintendents. These superintendents are Rich Shilling from Jeffersonville Golf Club (PA), Len Curtin from George Wright Golf Course (MA), and Clay Payne from Buffalo Dunes Golf Course (KS). All three of these properties have undergone renovation projects overseen by their respective superintendents and are now amongst the most noteworthy municipal courses in the country.  To support National Links Trust, join our Capital Club program or grab some NLT gear at ShopNLT.com.

This episode of the National Link Trust Podcast features a recording from the 2023 Symposium on Municipal Golf. Bill Potter, Vice President of Communications and Engagement at First Tee - Greater Richmond, moderates a discussion on Fundraising and Marketing. Joining Bill are Marty Elgison, Co-founder and President of the Bobby Jones Golf Course Foundation (GA), Tim Andersen, Founder of Barrier Free Golf, and David Wagner, Board Member of the Highland Park Golf Foundation (OH). These panelists have relevant experience in planning and executing municipal golf renovation projects across the country, making for an interesting and valuable discussion.  To support National Links Trust, join our Capital Club program or grab some NLT gear at ShopNLT.com.

This episode of the National Link Trust Podcast features a recording from the 2023 Symposium on Municipal Golf. Rachel Carter,  Senior Membership Director at the National Golf Course Owners Association, moderates a discussion on Municipal Golf Governance and Management. She is joined by Steve Leary, former mayor of Winter Park, FL who was instrumental in the renovation of Winter Park 9, Michael Raby, Director of Golf for the Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge, and Daryl Crawford, General Manager of Papago Golf Course. The group discusses a number of issues related to navigating stakeholder relationships within municipal golf management structures, best practices in management and governance, and more. To support National Links Trust, join our Capital Club program or grab some NLT gear at ShopNLT.com.

This episode of the National Link Trust Podcast features a recording from the 2023 Symposium on Municipal Golf. Garrett Morrison of Fried Egg Golf is joined by Jay Blasi (Chambers Bay), Mike Young (Warmouth Sands), and Troy Miller (Charleston Municipal Golf Course). All three of these architects have vast experience in the architecture business, but their experience in municipal and public golf make them particularly well-fit for this conversation. To support National Links Trust, join our Capital Club program or grab some NLT gear at ShopNLT.com.

In this episode of the National Links Trust Podcast, our host, and National Links Trust (NLT) co-founder, Will Smith is joined by his fellow co-founder, Mike McCartin. Mike and Will provide a number of updates on NLT including the state of the Rock Creek Park Golf rehabilitation project, ongoing work at Langston Golf Course, a new Director of Agronomy for our three Washington, DC courses, and more. They also discuss upcoming NLT events and talk about their recent golf travels checking out new and noteworthy courses around the country. Buy tickets for the Symposium on Municipal Golf here. Buy tickets for Evening at East here.  

In this episode of the National Links Trust Podcast, we are joined by Coach Arielle Dawson.  Coach Dawson is the assistant golf coach at Howard University, working with both the men’s and women’s programs. Her background in golf is unique having served as a caddie at various clubs and an instructor at a Topgolf facility, before breaking into college coaching at Howard. In this interview, Coach Dawson walks us through her introduction to the game, journey to college golf, career in the industry, and her views on equity and accessibility within both collegiate golf and the industry as a whole. This episode also coincides with the release of “Why Not Us” - an ESPN docuseries that follows the Howard Golf Team - that premieres on August 21st at 7 PM ET. Make sure to tune in! Shop new arrivals in the NLT Shop here.

This episode of the National Links Trust Podcast is a special edition featuring a discussion from the latest Municipal Golf Network Webinar Program about The Park in West Palm Beach, Florida. The Park was opened to widespread acclaim this past spring. The renovated property features a Gil Hanse-designed 18-hole regulation course, 9-hole par 3 course, putting course, driving range, and The Path - a “needs based program including individual and group instruction, workshops, a youth caddie program, and event programming for the whole family.” The project was driven by a public-private partnership led by PGA of America CEO, Seth Waugh. This partnership both funded the construction of the facility, while also building a fund to ensure that it will remain open and well-conditioned for the foreseeable future.  This discussion dives deeper into the story of The Park’s renovation with specific emphasis on community programming and course operations. Learn more about Capital Club here. Shop new arrivals in the NLT Shop here.

In this episode of the National Links Trust Podcast, we welcome on Chuck Wilson, the CEO of Babygrande Global and founder of Babygrande Records. Chuck is a veteran in the entertainment industry who also has a passion for golf in Washington, DC having grown up playing the city’s courses.  Chuck’s latest venture, Babygrande Golf, is the title sponsor of the upcoming Babygrande D.C. Classic - an AJGA event being July 10-13 at East Potomac Golf Links that also benefits NLT. Learn more about the Babygrande D.C. Classic here. Learn more about National Links Trust here. Join the Capital Club, NLT's annual giving program, here.

In this episode of the National Links Trust Podcast, we are joined by The Fried Egg's Andy Johnson who discusses golf course architecture and development within the scope of municipal golf.  As part of this, Andy shares his thoughts on The Park, PGA Frisco, Augusta National's investment in The Patch, and more. National Links Trust is supported by members of the Capital Club - our annual giving society. To learn more about membership visit shopnlt.com/collections/nlt-capital-club.