From snow‑covered fairways to summer tee sheets packed with players, the game of golf at White Pines never stops moving. In this STEAM Studio Spotlight episode, we step onto the green to explore how science, technology, and community quietly shape every swing and every putt.

White Pines General Manager Andrew Godfrey joins Callaway Golf’s Stacy Borkowski and Bensenville Park District marketing lead Paul Palian for a behind‑the‑scenes conversation on what it really takes to run a year‑round golf facility in the Midwest. Together, they unpack the hidden physics and biomechanics behind putting, the role of data and advanced materials in modern golf equipment, and how technology has transformed both performance and accessibility.

The discussion traces the game’s evolution from tradition to innovation, highlighting how women, juniors, and first‑time golfers are helping redefine what golf looks like today. Along the way, the guests reveal how club fitting has become a personalized science, why small adjustments can create outsized results, and how golf offers a powerful, real‑world entry point into STEAM learning.

The episode also previews Science of the Swing, an NIU STEAM Café collaboration beginning April 29 at 6:30 p.m, where participants will explore the biomechanics and performance science of golf putting firsthand. It’s a reminder that science doesn’t only live in labs, and learning doesn’t always look like homework.

Whether you love golf, science, or simply enjoy discovering how complex systems work together, this episode shows how a centuries‑old game continues to evolve, welcome new players, and remain something people can truly play for life.