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Leadership on the Links

Tyler Bloom
Golf Course Management
Turf Management
Leadership
Golf Industry
Mentorship
Career Development
Sustainability
Leadership Development
NYSTA Apprenticeship Program
Work-Life Balance
Women In Leadership
Networking
Workplace Culture
Golf
Oakmont Country Club
Women In Golf
Team Culture
Workforce Trends
GCSAA
Workforce Development

Welcome to Leadership on the Links, the essential podcast for golf course superintendents, general managers, and executives who are passionate about mastering the art of golf course management. Hosted by Tyler Bloom, this podcast brings you into the world of golf course leadership with insightful interviews, expert advice, and actionable strategies designed to help you excel in your role. Each epi... more

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In this episode of Leadership on the Links, we sit down with Joel Inman, CCM, PGA, General Manager and Chief Operating Officer at Montclair Golf Club in West Orange, New Jersey. After 14 years leading Laurel Creek Country Club,... more

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In this episode of Leadership on the Links, Tyler Bloom sits down with Tim Freund, General Manager, and James Carroll, Director of Golf Course Maintenance, to discuss the leadership, planning, and partnership required to guide ... more

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In this episode of Leadership on the Links, Tyler Bloom sits down with Tim Freund, General Manager of Shoal Creek Club, and James Carroll, Director of Golf Course Maintenance, for a conversation about what it really takes to tr... more

In this episode of Leadership on the Links, we sit down with Kent Johnson, COO of Baltimore Country Club, one of the most storied platinum-level private clubs in the country. Kent pulls back the curtain on what it actually takes to build a club cultu... more

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Recent Guests

Tim Freund
General Manager at Shoal Creek, involved in the renovation
Shoal Creek Club
Episode: 105 | How Shoal Creek Club was Rebuilt from Ruin
Kent Johnson
General Manager, COO at Baltimore Country Club
Baltimore Country Club
Episode: 104 | Kent Johnson: Building Club Culture at Baltimore Country Club
Paul Latshaw
Senior figure associated with Merion, turf leadership expert
Merion Golf Club
Episode: 102 | Building Turf Leaders at Merion with Paul Latshaw and Alex Benigni
Alex Bonini
Senior turf professional at Merion, intern/assistant development advocate
Merion Golf Club
Episode: 102 | Building Turf Leaders at Merion with Paul Latshaw and Alex Benigni
Mike Rollins
Equipment management expert and host of related content; connected to SIP
SIP
Episode: 101 | Pat Jones and Mike Rollins: Golf's Equipment Manager Crisis
Jeff Morgan
Executive/leader involved with CMAA and the private club management community
Club Managers Association of America (CMAA)
Episode: 100 | A Milestone Moment: Inside the Future of Private Club Management with Jeff Morgan
Paul Hurst
Founder/CEO of Greens Pro
Greens Pro
Episode: 099 | Sales, Superintendents and Golf's Workforce Problem with Paul Hurst
Danny Gwyn
Executive at Concert Golf Partners
Concert Golf Partners
Episode: 098 | Concert Golf Partners Golf Course Maintenance Division and Growing Turf Talent
John Ballard
Valhalla superintendent and later Simplot role holder
Simplot; former Valhalla Golf Club; former University of Louisville leadership
Episode: 097 | From Valhalla to the Field: How John Ballard Traded the Fairways for a New Career Path

Host

Tyler Bloom
Host focusing on leadership in golf course management

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Apple Podcasts
#57
United States/Sports/Golf
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#99
Canada/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#151
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Apple Podcasts
#182
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#21
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#56
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#78
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Apple Podcasts
#135
New Zealand/Sports/Golf

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104 | Kent Johnson: Building Club Culture at Baltimore Country Club
Q: How did Kent Johnson rise from entry-level roles to top leadership at Baltimore Country Club, and what were the pivotal moments?
He describes starting as a busboy and taking on progressively larger responsibilities, leaning on family guidance about responsibility and hard work, which set the foundation for his career. Key moves included experiences at Gibson Island, Newport, and Elkridge, plus a strategic shift when joining BCC that demanded adapting to a much larger operation while embracing the Simple Truth and staff empowerment.
102 | Building Turf Leaders at Merion with Paul Latshaw and Alex Benigni
Q: What advice would you give to clubs trying to build or improve mentorship and development programs?
Start from the top with a culture of giving back and structured mentorship; ensure programs are not one-off but sustained across generations, with clear pathways for interns to advance and stay connected to the club.
102 | Building Turf Leaders at Merion with Paul Latshaw and Alex Benigni
Q: How do you approach staff development and exposure beyond the basics of growing grass at a place like Merion?
Prioritize culture and provide interns with tailored experiences, mentorship from senior assistants, and opportunities to learn across departments, ensuring interns stay connected to the club's broader mission and feel valued in their growth.
102 | Building Turf Leaders at Merion with Paul Latshaw and Alex Benigni
Q: What do you think has changed from your perspective through the generations, not to date you, but what has changed for you and what young interns are looking for today?
There is more pride in being a greenskeeper and a broader acceptance of turf careers, along with growing compensation and professional recognition, which has helped attract people to the field and sustain long-term careers; mentorship and constructive feedback remain crucial to development.
097 | From Valhalla to the Field: How John Ballard Traded the Fairways for a New Career Path
Q: How did your early career path lead you to Valhalla and then to Simplot?
John describes a progression from internships and early roles to a superintendent position at Audubon, followed by a move to Valhalla through networks and relationships, and finally transitioning to a distributor-facing role at Simplot that leverages his turf expertise.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Leadership on the Links

What is Leadership on the Links about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on golf club leadership, focusing on how superintendents, general managers, and senior staff lead teams, manage facilities, and drive member experience. Episodes blend practical governance, budgeting, hiring, and culture with hands-on turf insights, technology, and sustainability. A recurring thread is the evolving role of leadership in clubs and public courses alike, from coordinating cross-department efforts at CMAA and GCSAA events to mentoring the next generation of superintendents. Notable elements include a strong emphasis on team culture, mentorship, and the strategic use of visuals and storytelling to elevate club branding and member engagement, along with embedded sponsor messages tied to talent strategy and workf... more

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