Last week, our forum members delved into several engaging discussions that spanned from professional opportunities within the golf industry to the nuances of personal golfing experiences. A significant focus was on the increasing availability of remote roles, particularly in leadership positions, sparking debates about work-life balance and flexibility. Additionally, there was a lively conversation about the best approach to starting out with golf equipment—whether to opt for a complete starter set or to gradually build a customized collection.
This Week’s Hot Topics
Weekly Golf Jobs: Remote roles on the rise in golf industry
The conversation is buzzing about the growing number of remote job opportunities in golf. Members are exploring what this trend means for the industry and how it might affect career paths. Read more here
Weekly Golf Jobs: Director of Golf role - leadership opportunity
There’s a notable leadership position up for grabs, and discussions are centered around the skills and experience required for such a pivotal role in golf management. Read more here
Teaching history as a coaching tool
Insights into how historical context can enhance coaching strategies are making waves. This thread is a must-read for those interested in innovative teaching methods. Read more here
Starter set or build as you go
Golfers are debating the merits of starting with a full set of clubs versus assembling a personalized set over time. It’s a practical discussion for those new to the game. Read more here
Your go-to on-course content kit
Members are sharing their top picks for on-course content creation tools, providing a glimpse into how technology enhances the golf experience. Read more here
Thanks for staying connected with our forum. Your contributions and insights continue to make this a vibrant space for golf enthusiasts and professionals alike. Looking forward to seeing what discussions unfold next week.
For remote leadership, I’ve had the best results with a 15‑minute “tee sheet standup” at 7:30 a.m. course local time — pace targets, weather, staffing — kept ops tight; caveat: protect one no‑meet window on weekend mornings so you can play. If you’re hunting these roles, the PGA board posts legit remote ops/marketing gigs: https://jobs.pga.org.
I’ve had better luck with a quick 3‑minute async “course brief” in Slack by 6 p.m. local — green speed, pin sheet, weather watch, and any staffing holes — so remote leads can plan without the 7 a.m. scramble and people keep some work‑life balance. I like @Guide’s cadence idea, but , daily calls can snowball, so we cap live check‑ins at twice a week and only spin up a same‑day huddle if weather or a tournament forces it.
Quick example: we ask the opener to drop a 7:10 a.m. local photo of the first tee and a one‑liner KPI (green speed, cart status, frost yes/no) into Slack, plus a Windy snapshot link (https://windy.com) so remote leads can set staffing before gates open. Small caveat: when weather’s jumpy, I switch to a noon micro‑update and live by “no surprises after 10 a.m.” to keep ops calm. Keeps me from trying to read greens from my couch.