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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
Bloom Golf Partners
Team Culture
Workforce Trends
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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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Join golf course superintendents, assistant superintendents, and industry leaders at the Leadership on the Links Summit on October 12, 2026, at Toftrees Resort in State College, Pennsylvania. The day focuses on personal branding, leadership developme... more

Summit Promotion Join us at the Leadership on the Links Summit on Monday, October 12, 2026 at Toftrees Resort in State College, Pennsylvania. This one day program brings together golf course superintendents, assistant superintendents, directors of ag... more

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Summit Promotion Join us at the Leadership on the Links Summit on Monday, October 12, 2026 at Toftrees Resort in State College, Pennsylvania. This one day gathering brings together golf course superintendents, assistant superintendents, directors of ... more

The Leadership on the Links Summit takes place October 12, 2026 at Toftrees Golf Resort in State College, Pennsylvania. The one day program runs from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM and is built for golf course superintendents, assistant superintendents, director... more

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Recent Guests

Michael Morris
Golf Course Superintendent with a long tenure at Crystal Downs Country Club
Crystal Downs Country Club
Episode: 116 | Michael Morris on Crystal Downs and Golf Course Apprenticeships
Zach P. King
Entrepreneur, leadership consultant; speaker with Brand Builders Group credentials
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Episode: 114 | Zach P. King on Leadership Isolation and Building Team Buy In
Mitch Rupert
Team member, Bloom Golf Partners
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Episode: 113 | Mitch Rupert: Superintendent Hiring and Interview Strategy
John Reilly
Turf Monkey, senior golf course superintendent known for Longbow Key and data-driven turf management
Longbow Key Club, Florida
Episode: 112 | John Reilly: Data, Paspalum and Resort Course Leadership
Joel Simmons
Founder of EarthWorks and proponent of biological soil management
EarthWorks Turf Care
Episode: 111 | Joel Simmons: The Pioneer of Biological Soil Management
Tom Valentine
Ambassador of Tyler Bloom and golf industry veteran with deep Merion lineage
Valentine family / Merion legacy
Episode: 110 | Golf Industry Sales, Legacy, and Turf Careers with Tom Valentine
Stephen Tucker
Equipment Manager turned Director of Agronomy and tech entrepreneur
Turf Addict (owner) / Former Four Seasons and Ritz-Carlton leadership
Episode: 109 | Stephen Tucker: AI, Equipment Management, and Golf's Future
Darin Bevard
Senior Director of Championship at USGA Academy of Astronomy
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Episode: 108 I Darin Bevard: Championship Agronomy Standards and Prep
Connor Healy
Superintendent at Conway Farms Golf Club
Conway Farms Golf Club
Episode: 107 I Connor Healy: Growing Leaders at Conway Farms Golf Club

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • Great content and messages

    Tyler brings great content each week, thank you for sharing steps we can aspire to.

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Sponsor messages are relevant to club leadership and talent strategy
Concrete takeaways on recruiting and culture that clubs can apply
Appreciation for practical, real-world leadership stories from practitioners
Strong emphasis on education and mentorship in turf management
Worthwhile insights into leadership and team development in golf

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Apple Podcasts
#227
United States/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#201
Canada/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#202
Australia/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#74
Hong Kong/Sports/Golf
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#102
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#178
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114 | Zach P. King on Leadership Isolation and Building Team Buy In
Q: How should leaders approach prioritization when there are many competing initiatives?
Identify three to five key outcomes for the next three to five years and focus on a few, clearly defined initiatives rather than trying to do everything at once.
114 | Zach P. King on Leadership Isolation and Building Team Buy In
Q: What daily practice helps combat loneliness at the top and strengthen the team?
Serve one person each day—make a small, concrete gesture that supports someone else, which gradually expands to broader organizational cohesion.
114 | Zach P. King on Leadership Isolation and Building Team Buy In
Q: How do you build buy-in from diverse stakeholders like staff, board members, and members in a club or nonprofit?
Use Cotter's change management framework to move stakeholders through understanding, alignment, and action, while reverse-engineering goals into simple, actionable steps that people can buy into.
114 | Zach P. King on Leadership Isolation and Building Team Buy In
Q: What is the first step you recommend for someone stepping into a long-standing organization to avoid overwhelming change?
Start with a listening tour to understand the history, current dynamics, and the reasons behind existing practices before setting any strategic changes in motion.
113 | Mitch Rupert: Superintendent Hiring and Interview Strategy
Q: What is your greatest fear going into a job interview?
The fear centers on overthinking and worrying about how others are interviewing, while the best focus should be on presenting oneself authentically and showing what you uniquely bring to the table.

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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?

Leadership on the Links centers on leadership, turf management, and club operations for golf industry professionals. Across episodes, listeners encounter practical leadership tactics, talent development, data-driven turf decisions, and the intersection of politics, culture, and technology within private clubs and championship courses. The show frequently features insiders from turf, club governance, and vendor ecosystems, offering actionable insights on hiring, mentorship, AI-enabled maintenance, and creating high-performance teams. A notable draw is the blend of hands-on club leadership with strategic growth, education programs, and industry partnerships, making it valuable for superintendents, general managers, and senior club staff seeki... more

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1. Michael Morris
2. Zach P. King
3. Mitch Rupert
4. John Reilly
5. Joel Simmons
6. Tom Valentine
7. Stephen Tucker
8. Darin Bevard

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