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The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf
NewClub Golf Society
245 episodes
5 months ago
Our Host Matt Considine welcomes golf course architect Jay Blasi. They discuss Jay's passion for golf, his upbringing in a golf-centric family, and his journey into architecture. Jay shares stories from his childhood, including drawing golf holes and his family's connection to Beverly Country Club. The conversation explores imagination in design, the challenges of starting his own firm, and his work on Chambers Bay, a landmark course that balances public access with championship quality. Jay discusses media narratives regarding golf course reputations, focusing on Poppy Ridge, and emphasizes sustainability through innovative grass choices. The discussion also covers the NCGA's role in promoting public golf, rising industry costs, and public-private partnerships for municipal courses. Jay reflects on the transformation of the Golden Gate Park Golf Course and shares his excitement for upcoming projects.

NewClub > https://www.newclub.golf

Titleist > https://www.titleist.com

Jay Blasi Design > https://blasigolf.com/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 02:54 Jay Blasi's Early Life and Connection to Golf 05:58 The Journey to Golf Course Architecture 08:49 Childhood Memories and Caddy Stories 12:09 The Importance of Imagination in Design 15:04 Starting J. Blasi Design 17:54 Chambers Bay: A Career Milestone 20:48 Design Philosophy and Achievements at Chambers Bay 27:36 The Impact of Media on Golf Course Reputation 28:12 Exploring Poppy Ridge Golf Course 29:22 The Landscape and Design Decisions at Poppy Ridge 33:31 The Role of NCGA in Public Golf 38:11 Innovative Grass Choices for Sustainability 41:11 Addressing Rising Costs in Golf 46:01 Public-Private Partnerships in Golf 50:21 Transforming Golden Gate Park Golf Course 55:09 Upcoming Projects and Future Aspirations

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Our Host Matt Considine welcomes golf course architect Jay Blasi. They discuss Jay's passion for golf, his upbringing in a golf-centric family, and his journey into architecture. Jay shares stories from his childhood, including drawing golf holes and his family's connection to Beverly Country Club. The conversation explores imagination in design, the challenges of starting his own firm, and his work on Chambers Bay, a landmark course that balances public access with championship quality. Jay discusses media narratives regarding golf course reputations, focusing on Poppy Ridge, and emphasizes sustainability through innovative grass choices. The discussion also covers the NCGA's role in promoting public golf, rising industry costs, and public-private partnerships for municipal courses. Jay reflects on the transformation of the Golden Gate Park Golf Course and shares his excitement for upcoming projects.

NewClub > https://www.newclub.golf

Titleist > https://www.titleist.com

Jay Blasi Design > https://blasigolf.com/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 02:54 Jay Blasi's Early Life and Connection to Golf 05:58 The Journey to Golf Course Architecture 08:49 Childhood Memories and Caddy Stories 12:09 The Importance of Imagination in Design 15:04 Starting J. Blasi Design 17:54 Chambers Bay: A Career Milestone 20:48 Design Philosophy and Achievements at Chambers Bay 27:36 The Impact of Media on Golf Course Reputation 28:12 Exploring Poppy Ridge Golf Course 29:22 The Landscape and Design Decisions at Poppy Ridge 33:31 The Role of NCGA in Public Golf 38:11 Innovative Grass Choices for Sustainability 41:11 Addressing Rising Costs in Golf 46:01 Public-Private Partnerships in Golf 50:21 Transforming Golden Gate Park Golf Course 55:09 Upcoming Projects and Future Aspirations

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The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf
Our Host Matt Considine welcomes golf course architect Jay Blasi. They discuss Jay's passion for golf, his upbringing in a golf-centric family, and his journey into architecture. Jay shares stories from his childhood, including drawing golf holes and his family's connection to Beverly Country Club. The conversation explores imagination in design, the challenges of starting his own firm, and his work on Chambers Bay, a landmark course that balances public access with championship quality. Jay discusses media narratives regarding golf course reputations, focusing on Poppy Ridge, and emphasizes sustainability through innovative grass choices. The discussion also covers the NCGA's role in promoting public golf, rising industry costs, and public-private partnerships for municipal courses. Jay reflects on the transformation of the Golden Gate Park Golf Course and shares his excitement for upcoming projects.

NewClub > https://www.newclub.golf

Titleist > https://www.titleist.com

Jay Blasi Design > https://blasigolf.com/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 02:54 Jay Blasi's Early Life and Connection to Golf 05:58 The Journey to Golf Course Architecture 08:49 Childhood Memories and Caddy Stories 12:09 The Importance of Imagination in Design 15:04 Starting J. Blasi Design 17:54 Chambers Bay: A Career Milestone 20:48 Design Philosophy and Achievements at Chambers Bay 27:36 The Impact of Media on Golf Course Reputation 28:12 Exploring Poppy Ridge Golf Course 29:22 The Landscape and Design Decisions at Poppy Ridge 33:31 The Role of NCGA in Public Golf 38:11 Innovative Grass Choices for Sustainability 41:11 Addressing Rising Costs in Golf 46:01 Public-Private Partnerships in Golf 50:21 Transforming Golden Gate Park Golf Course 55:09 Upcoming Projects and Future Aspirations