National Links Trust Podcast
The National Link Trust Podcast highlights the work National Link Trust is doing to protect and promote accessible, affordable, and engaging municipal golf courses that will positively impact local communities across the US.
Episodes
29 episodes
Community Engagement at Brookline Golf Course
This episode of the National Links Trust Podcast is a recording from the Municipal Golf Network Webinar Program. It features the story of Brookline Golf Course in Brookline, MA and its relationship with the local community.Opened in 1933...
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Dallas Municipal Golf and the Dallas Golf Initiative | Episode 27
This episode of the National Links Trust Podcast features a recording of a recent Municipal Golf Network Webinar. In this episode, we head to the Lone Star State to check in with the Dallas Golf Initiative (DGI), a non-profit organization model...
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Restoring and Renovating the Great Dunes Course at Jekyll Island Golf Club | Episode 26
This episode features a recording of our Municipal Golf Network Webinar Series on the upcoming restoration and renovation of the Great Dunes Course at Jekyll Island Golf Club in Jekyll Island, GeorgiaNational Links Trust Co-Founder, Wil...
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Samantha Wagner: Epson Tour Player & NLT Ambassador | Episode 25
In this episode of the National Links Trust Podcast, we introduce a new National Links Trust Ambassador - Epson Tour player, Samantha Wagner. Samantha grew up playing public golf and had a successful junior and amateur career before...
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Micaa' Thomas: Professional Golfer & NLT Ambassador | Episode 24
In this episode of the National Links Trust Podcast, we welcome on Micaa' Thomas. Micaa' is a professional golfer who grew up at Langston Golf Course. After an accomplished amateur career, today, she plays mini-tour events while chasing her dre...
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National Links Trust Championship Winners: Stephanie Tran & Tyler McKeever | Episode 23
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 Ch...
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Revitalizing Golden Gate Park Golf Course | Episode 22
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 con...
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2023 Symposium on Municipal Golf: Partnerships and Community Engagement Panel | Episode 21
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. Natio...
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2023 Symposium on Municipal Golf: Agronomy and Course Maintenance Panel | Episode 20
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...
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2023 Symposium on Municipal Golf: Fundraising and Marketing Panel | Episode 19
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 ...
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2023 Symposium on Municipal Golf: Municipal Golf Governance and Management Panel | Episode 18
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<...
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2023 Symposium on Municipal Golf: Architecture Panel | Episode 17
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 ...
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NLT Updates Mike McCartin and Will Smith | Episode 16
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 ...
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Coach Airielle Dawson of Howard University | Episode 15
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 u...
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Inside 'The Park' in West Palm Beach | Episode 14
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...
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Chuck Wilson, CEO of Babygrande Global & Founder of Babygrande Golf | Episode 13
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 ...
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Andy Johnson of The Fried Egg | Episode 12
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 o...
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Our New Executive Director: Damian Cosby, PGA | Episode 11
In this episode of the National Links Trust Podcast, we introduce our new Executive Director, Damian Cosby, PGA. Damian comes to National Links Trust with more than 20 years of experience in the golf industry. A "Class A" PGA Profession...
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The Renovation of Charleston Municipal Golf Course | Episode 10
In this episode of the "National Links Trust Podcast", we highlight the renovation of Charleston Municipal Golf Course. The course was renovated in 2020 by Charleston native, Troy Miller. Paying homage to nearby Yeamans Hall Club and the Countr...
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Damon Hack | Episode 9
Golf Channel's Damon Hack joins us on episode nine of the National Links Trust Podcast. Hack, a veteran golf media member who has spent time with Sports Illustrated and the The New York Times, talks about diversity in go...
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Mike McCartin on the Rehabilitation of Rock Creek Park Golf | Episode 8
On this episode of the National Links Trust Podcast, NLT co-founder, Mike McCartin, discusses an update on the rehabilitation of Rock Creek Park Golf project. Mike specifically walks the listeners through a published plan for the property...
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Jeremy Wilson (@PairedUpGolf) | Episode 7
Jeremy Wilson (@PairedUpGolf) has spent the last year traveling across the US playing municipal courses and documenting the stories of the random people he was paired up with at each one. The end result will be a book about his journey....
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Marcus Byrd | Episode 6
Marcus Byrd, a Washington, DC native, grew up at Langston Golf Course. Today, he competes as a professional golfer on the APGA Tour while trying to gain status within the PGA Tour. In this episode, Marcus details his upbringing at Langston, tal...
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