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Ep. 8 Behind the Scenes of a Mini-Tour: Scott Turner - Minor League Golf Tour

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Scott Turner, owner and operator of the Minor League Golf Tour, shares his experiences in the world of professional golf. He discusses the challenges faced by mini tour players, including financial issues and unreliable tour operators. Scott emphasizes the importance of integrity and reliability in running a tour, highlighting that the Minor League Golf Tour has never missed a payment to its players. He also talks about the behind-the-scenes work involved in organizing tournaments, such as securing venues and managing finances. The assistant director, Steve, is responsible for the setup of the golf course before events, including marking penalty areas and checking out of bounds. Scott coordinates with the host venue and handles administrative tasks such as player coordination, answering emails and texts, and managing payments and tax forms. The Minor League Golf Tour serves as a developmental tour for players to improve their skills and gain experience. Scott's vision for the tour is to continuously improve the player experience and provide opportunities for players to succeed.


Takeaways


  • Mini tour players often face financial issues and unreliable tour operators.
  • The Minor League Golf Tour has a reputation for integrity and reliability, never missing a payment to its players.
  • Organizing a tour involves securing venues, managing finances, and building relationships with sponsors and clubs.
  • Players should show gratitude and respect to clubs and staff members who host tournaments. The assistant director plays a crucial role in setting up the golf course before events.
  • Coordination with the host venue and administrative tasks are important aspects of managing a golf tour.
  • The Minor League Golf Tour serves as a developmental tour for players to improve their skills.
  • Continuous improvement and providing opportunities for players to succeed are key goals for the tour.

    • Chapters


    00:00 Introduction to Scott Turner and the Minor League Golf Tour

    02:24 Scott's Personal Journey and the Importance of Mini Tour Events

    09:19 Challenges of Securing Venues for Mini Tour Events

    12:37 Maintaining Positive Relationships with Host Clubs

    19:19 Partnerships and the Historical Significance of Mini Tour Events

    22:28 The Day-to-Day Responsibilities of Running a Golf Tournament

    23:24 The Non-Stop Nature of Managing the Tour

    24:28 The Developmental Nature of the Tour

    25:40 The Role of the Tour in Providing Reps and Opportunities

    27:11 The Impact of Satellite Tours on the Developmental Golf Landscape

    28:30 The Financial Realities of a Mini Tour

    38:22 Continuous Improvement and Enhancing the Player Experience

    45:34 Using the Tour as a Stepping Stone and Learning Experience

    47:13 The Journey and Success of Players

    50:32 Appreciation for Players and the Future of the Tour

    52:04 How to Sign Up for Minor League Golf Tour Events



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