In our 50th episode of Golf and Politics, we celebrate the milestone with tech entrepreneur and longtime friend of the show Jake Ward. From his time on Capitol Hill to founding multiple companies and trade associations, Jake brings a rare mix of policy savvy, startup hustle, and serious golf chops.

We dive into Jake’s golf life—his game, his favorite courses, and the rise of club culture in places like Daniel Island and Bandon Dunes—before shifting into a wide-ranging conversation on technology in golf, the future of AI, and how data privacy and digital policy affect everything from PGA broadcasts to political messaging.

Key Topics:

How AI and digital tools are transforming golf and small business

Jake’s top underrated golf courses and caddie culture

A heated debate on Trump’s trade policies, immigration, and the state of conservatism

The future of golf broadcasts and technology’s role in pace of play

Jake’s journey from Senate staffer to startup founder and what’s next in tech and policy

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