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England & Wales Blind Golf is a registered charity that makes golf accessible for people who are blind or visually impaired. It provides opportunities for exercise, competition, confidence building, and social connection, welcoming players of all ages and abilities and classifying them by sight level to ensure fair play while celebrating the inclusivity and joy of the game. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast, brought to you by Eden Mill St Andrews, Andy shares his story about being visually impaired. He talks about having other heightened senses due to his lack of vision, introduces England & Wales Blind Golf, and explains what a typical event looks like. Andy also reminisces about his time at TPC Sawgrass. He details their junior programming, shares information about their partnership with Golf Care, and outlines the size and importance of the British Blind Masters. This was a refreshing conversation and an absolute honor having Andy on the show. Let's tee off.

World Golf Village is a premier golf resort and community near St. Augustine, Florida. Built in the 1990s to celebrate the game's history, it became known as the home of the World Golf Hall of Fame. It features two championship courses, plus shops, restaurants, an IMAX theater, and a welcoming residential neighborhood. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast, brought to you by Eden Mill St Andrews, Taylor shares stories from his time at Lyndon State College, introduces us to World Golf Village, and talks about his connection to Lon Grundy and life in and around St. Augustine, Florida. He also discusses their food and beverage programming, stay-and-play opportunities, and some of the unique initiatives they're implementing with turf management. This was an energetic conversation and an honor to have Taylor on the show. Let's tee off!

SoftWave TRT is a non-invasive medical treatment that uses shockwave technology to stimulate the body's natural healing processes. It's often used in orthopedics, sports medicine, chiropractic care, and even aesthetics. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast, brought to you by Eden Mill St Andrews, Laura explains what SoftWave is and how it works, details TRT, and gives an overview of their flagship device, the Li-500. She also outlines what being FDA cleared means, highlights their focus on education and marketing efforts, addresses misconceptions about the technology, and shares why it is so important that SoftWave is non-invasive. This was a fascinating conversation and an honor having Laura on the show. Let's tee off.

St Francis Links is a premier golf and lifestyle estate located in St Francis Bay, South Africa. It's widely recognized as one of the top golf destinations in the country and has earned a reputation both for its challenging course and its community-centered living. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast, brought to you by Eden Mill St Andrews, Jeff talks about his journey to St Francis Links, being a PGA Master Professional, and his connection to Jack Nicklaus. He also details the food and beverage programming, highlights member and guest surveys, discusses their affiliation with the Association of Residential Communities, and reminisces about his Playing Ability Test. This was such a heartwarming conversation and an honor having Jeff on the show. Let's tee off.

Gabi Powel is a professional long drive competitor, golf content creator, and media personality from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. A former collegiate golfer, she's ranked among the top women in long drive. Beyond competing, she shares golf content and partnerships, aiming to make the game more fun and approachable. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast, brought to you by Eden Mill St Andrews, Gabi introduces herself and shares how she first got into golf. She talks about discovering long drive competitions and reveals her longest drive on record. Gabi also discusses building her personal brand online, her approach to content creation, her work with Twisted Golf Co., and her home course in Palm Beach. She highlights the importance of speed training for long drivers and offers insights into her journey. This was a fantastic conversation and an honor to have Gabi on the show. Let's tee off!

Infinity Cubed Solutions is a management services and procurement firm headquartered in Mesa, Arizona. They primarily serve golf clubs (public, semi-private, and private) but also cater to other industries like casinos, healthcare, restaurants, lodging, and recreation. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast, brought to you by Eden Mill St Andrews, Michael reflects on his career journey and how he first got started in the industry. He shares insights into his work with EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, the story behind their name and logo, his Michigan roots, and the club's target customer. Michael also highlights their impressive client list, the partnership with The Golden State Chapter, and what it meant to receive his 25-year pen with the PGA. This was an unforgettable conversation, and it was an honor to have Michael on the show. Let's tee off!

Red Stag Travel Co. is a boutique travel company specializing in customized golf vacations around the world. The company designs authentic, high-end experiences at legendary destinations like St Andrews in Scotland, Royal County Down in Ireland, Pebble Beach in California, and other world-class venues across Europe, Asia, Africa, and beyond. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast, brought to you by Eden Mill St Andrews, Mike talks about where the idea came from to start a golf travel company. He shares how many trips he has booked, discusses being a member of the IAGTO, explains what a FAM trip is, and describes playing 100 holes of golf at Lofoten Links in Norway. He also gives tips on packing for an international golf trip and shares what's in his golf bag. This was an eye-opening journey and an honor to have Mike on the show. Let's tee off.

Pangaea Golf Architecture is a world-leading golf consultancy and course design firm, established in 2023. It's a Scottish–American strategic partnership between Jeffrey Danner (based in California) and Stuart Rennie (based in Glasgow), united by over 16 years of friendship and a shared philosophy: "One World – Better Together." On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast, brought to you by Eden Mill St Andrews, Jeffrey gives us an update on his life and introduces us to Pangaea. He talks about where the name came from, how he and his business partner Stuart first met, their blog, his process for designing a golf hole, and his experience using AI in this space. He also shares his involvement with the American Society of Golf Course Architects and explains how they balance different time zones with him being based in California and Stuart in Glasgow. This was a technological conversation, and it was an honor having Jeffrey on the show. Let's tee off.

"PARdon Me: 50 Years of Golf, One Hole at a Time" is a golf memoir by Joseph Bronson. It's the third in his series of golf reflections and draws on half a century of his experiences as an enthusiastic amateur and golf storytelling through his blog. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast, brought to you by Eden Mill St Andrews, we talk about his time working in technology, his new book and what inspired him to write another one, his relationship with three-time Super Bowl champion Steve Young, and the experience of shooting a 68 at Pebble Beach. We also discuss how all proceeds from this book are being donated, his blog and how he comes up with ideas for content, and what the game of golf means to him as he draws comparisons between golf and life. This was a heartfelt conversation, and it was an honor having Joe on the show. Let's tee off.

REKS® is a U.S.-based performance eyewear company headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, affordable prescription sunglasses by combining unbreakable, flexible frames with premium optical lenses. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by Eden Mill St Andrews, George shares where the company is located and how he got started, explains how the material bends without breaking, and talks about the lenses he uses and the materials in the glasses and frames. He also discusses the colors they currently offer, how long the glasses last, the user experience, and being featured in Forbes and Golf Digest. This was an eye-opening conversation and it was an honor having George on the show. Let's tee off.