Marko is a 1999 graduate of Methodist University and our PGA Golf Management Program. Marko helped build the back 9 of Downback on one of his summer internships. He also worked at Pine Needles on one of his internships too. We talk about the story of how he got from the Philippines to Methodist University and the importance of the Methodist PGM network. 

Marko is currently the COO of JEG in Cebu, Philippines as well. 

2008 graduate Colby Wollitz is this week's guest on the podcast. Colby is the Co-Founder and Lead Instructor at Persimmon Ridge in Louisville, Kentucky. We talk about how Colby got to Methodist, his internships, and his career. We also talk about the Methodist network and how important it is. We also have a quick conversation on the golf industry currently and the upside to young people in the industry to date. 

Colby is a 4 time Kentucky PGA Award Winner including the 2021 KPGA Teacher of the Year and Golf Digest Best Young Teachers in America: 2021-2022. 

Alexander Jones is this week's guest on the Downback Drop. Alex is from Cincinnati, Ohio, and is a 2014 graduate of Methodist University and our PGA Golf Management Program.

We talk about Alex’s life growing up in Ohio, his time at Methodist University, his Internship experiences, and his time serving on the World Race. The World Race is an 11-month mission trip to 11 different countries.

Alex currently serves as our Head Golf Professional and Director of Instruction for our PGA Golf Management Program.

PGM information:

https://www.methodist.edu/pgm/questionnaire/

[email protected]

910.630.7278

2007 graduate Brock White is the guest on this week's episode of the Downback Drop. Brock is originally from Winton, North Carolina, and serves as the Internship Director for our PGA Golf Management Program. We talk about Brocks life, being a student at Methodist, and his current role as our Internship Director. We also talk about internships and where students can go and work. 

PGM information:

https://www.methodist.edu/pgm/questionnaire/

[email protected]

910.630.7278

2010 graduate Thomas Hutton is this week's guest on the Downback Drop. Thomas talks about his journey to Methodist University and his current role in the Southern Texas PGA Section. Thomas discusses why he believes Methodist is the best PGM Program in the Country and why students should attend Methodist. Thomas was also the student government president while a student at Methodist. 

PGM information:

https://www.methodist.edu/pgm/questionnaire/

[email protected] 

910.630.7278

2001 graduate Keith Duffy is this week's guest on the podcast. Keith shares his story of how he got to Methodist and his career to date. 

2000 graduate Whitney Trimble is the guest this week on the Downback Drop Podcast. Whitney talks about his upbringing and how the game of golf came into his life. We also discuss why Whitney decided to attend Methodist and how Methodist helped him get into his current role at FootJoy. Whitney also talks about what is new with FootJoy this spring and how their products are tested before consumer-use.

Whitney is currently the Vice President of FootJoy Apparel, Gloves, & Accessories.

PGM information:

https://www.methodist.edu/pgm/questionnaire/

[email protected] 910.630.7278

2000 graduate Whitney Trimble is the guest this week on the Downback Drop Podcast. Whitney talks about his upbringing and how the game of golf came into his life. We also discuss why Whitney decided to attend Methodist and how Methodist helped him get into his current role at FootJoy. Whitney also talks about what is new with FootJoy this spring and how their products are tested before consumer-use. 

Whitney is currently the Vice President of FootJoy Apparel, Gloves, & Accessories.

PGM information:

https://www.methodist.edu/pgm/questionnaire/

[email protected] 910.630.7278