How does a boy who grew up playing public municipal courses in rural Idaho end up at one of the fastest growing golf results in the world and ascend to become the role of General Manager?

Today on The Inward Nine we get to learn the story of Jeff Simonds. Over the last 23 years, Jeff has worked his way up the ladder from seasonal assistant golf professional to GM. Jeff is a wealth of knowlwedge as a Master Professional and Bill Stausbaugh award recipient.

In our conversation with Jeff we will discuss:

The project Jeff took on upon tearing his ACL. While he graduated with a 'degree', listen to what he learned the most in the process.

We will discuss the topic of PGA Member complimentary golf. Jeff shares the range of approaches he has seen during his time at Bandon as well as his advice for you can best approach this in the future.

Jeff will remind us that we cannot do it all. There will be some parts of our life and career we cannot maintain, but Jeff shares a wonderful reminder of why some labels do not define who we are.

We all know about Bandon Dunes the golf resort. But there is also Bandon Dunes and the effect it is having on its surrounding community. Jeff will share about this and remind us all, the places we work have so much potential to impact the lives of those around us, so much more than what happens between the 1st tee and 18th hole.

And have you ever looked at yourself in the mirror and not recognized the person you have become? Listen to Jeff share about a similar moment and the steps he began taking and that you can take to restore perhaps the biggest asset we need on a daily basis – our body.

To follow or connect more with Jeff Simonds, he can be found on LinkedIn and Instagram @jeffsimonds

To follow or connect more with Chandler, you can find him on LinkedIn or Instagram @chandler.withington or send a direct email, [email protected].

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Music Credits:

Opening: 'Human' by The Killers

Interlude: 'Old Friends' by Ben Rector

Closing: 'Almost Home' by Ben Rector