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The ModGolf PodcastIt's The Banter Not The Birdies That Matters Most - Don Rea, President of The PGA of America"Whether it's to get better at golf as a game or improve as an executive or you're somebody who wants dedicate their life to the industry and send their kids to college, you've got to surround yourself with people that are better than you are and that certainly has happened for me. A high tide raises all ships and it's elevated my ability to be a good provider for my family, but also feel fulfilled in a life that's dedicated to golf because I just dig it."
PGA of America President and Owner/Operator of Augusta Ranch...
2025-05-0255 min
Fits with the FounderBusted Brackets and the PGA of America's Don Rea, Jr.Happy hard launch week to the Tiger post that will keep giving us memes all year! Listen as Nick and Cassie break down the TGL finals, thrift store golf club finds, the ups and downs of scratch-offs, and MORE! (00:00-21:54) Golf talk including Viktor at the Valspar, Hadwin FAFO with a sprinkler, a Players Championship recap, and MORE.(21:55-36:41) Yea or nays featuring Augusta's Azalea, Scottie's Masters menu, Duke, and MORE!(36:42-end) Interview with Don Rea Jr., President of the PGA of America Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to...
2025-03-281h 24
Golf Business PodcastEpisode 98: Don Rea + Jay Karen (2024 Recap) | Ronnie Miles (NGCOA)Join Jay Karen (NGCOA CEO) and Don Rea, PGA (Owner, Augusta Ranch GC) as we put a bow on another eventful year in the golf industry. Not only is this the FINAL episode of 2024, but it's also the FIRST for Don Rea as President of the PGA of America. Find out what's on Don's radar, and the role course owners from coast to coast play in continuing to strengthen our industry. Plus, Jay and Don review the top stories of 2024 and look ahead to how these items could positively or negatively impact your golf business in 2025.
2024-12-201h 25
DRIVERS: Inside the Golf IndustryPerspectives from the New PGA of America PresidentUpon his inauguration as the PGA of America’s 44th President, Augusta Ranch owner Don Rea joins Jon Last and David Klein to share his his personal and professional journey, as well as his vision for the game of golf and the largest working association of sports professionals.
2024-11-0417 min
The Wednesday Match Play Podcast brought to you by Eden Mill St AndrewsDon Rea, PGA, Augusta Ranch Golf Club | Episode No. 350Rated "Best Executive Golf Course" by the Arizona Republic, Augusta Ranch Golf Club in Mesa, Arizona is an 18-hole, par 61 golf course renowned for its exceptional playing conditions, friendly service, and challenging layout. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by Mindful "U", Don Rea, PGA, gives us an overview of Augusta Ranch, talks about being named the "Best Executive Golf Course" in The Grand Canyon State, details his time with the PGA of America, and his year as Vice President of this organization. He also talks about growing the game, adding Toptracer, his relationship with...
2023-05-031h 05
Birdie BitchThe Light at the End of the Club Pro Crisis Tunnel with Don Rea, PGAMaddy speaks with Don Rea about the club pro crisis. Don's a PGA member, owner & operator of Augusta Ranch Golf Club (AZ) and the Secretary of the PGA of America.
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2022-09-1239 min
The Golf Professional Growth ProjectEP 014: How to Create Your Future | Don Rea, PGA of America SecretaryYou likely know him now as the Secretary of the PGA of America, in line to be the President of the Association in just a few years. Don Rea's background and his experience as an owner/operator of Augusta Ranch Golf Club have provided him with a unique perspective that we don’t often see in PGA leadership. He’s a creative programmer, he knows how to build relationships, and he understands the importance of creating a winning culture on his team at Augusta Ranch. Following from afar, I have been optimistic about what Don can bring to the PGA of...
2021-07-3049 min
Guys That GolfDon Rea, Secretary of the PGA of AmericaThe PGA Championship is this week! Don Rea, Secretary of the PGA, joins the Guys live from Kiawah Island to talk about his career, preview the PGA Championship, and give some awesome insight into the business side of golf as the owner of Augusta Ranch in Mesa, Arizona. Don has always prioritized making golf as accessible and fun as possible, focusing on family, fun, and fitness, which, at the end of the day, is what golf is all about! We want to wish a massive thank you to Don and his team for making this happen, hope you enjoy t...
2021-05-181h 09
The Golfer's Journal PodcastEpisode 78: The Rise of Don ReaWhile Don Rea's previous career involved enforcing the rules, he's now tossing them out the window as owner/operator at Augusta Ranch Golf Club in Mesa, AZ. From night golf to music on the range to candles in the pro shop, Rea sets out to entertain every golfer that steps foot on his par-61 property—including an infamous one-club golfer. Is it working? The PGA of America certainly thinks so. Host Tom Coyne sits down with the newly-appointed Secretary of the PGA to discuss his rise from cart guy to owner (at the same course!), his previous li...
2021-04-1543 minGolf Business PodcastEpisode 69: Don Rea, PGA, Augusta Ranch Golf Club, Secretary of the PGA of America & Cathy Harbin, PGA, LPGA, Pine Ridge Golf Course, NGCOA Board Member and At-Large Director, PGA Board of Directors; Mike McCartin, Founder, National Links Trust & Tim KreIn this Owner to Owner segment, Don Rea, PGA, Augusta Ranch Golf Club and Secretary of the PGA of America, along with Cathy Harbin, PGA, LPGA - Pine Ridge Golf Club, NGCOA Board of Directors Secretary, and At-Large Director, PGA Board of Directors, discuss the use of newer technologies to enhance their golfers experiences, a return of events to their clubs, and the importance of educating new golfers about what they offer at their clubs. In this Inside Golf Business segment, “The New Municipal Model?”, hear from National Links Trust Founder Mike McCartin and Area Director of Opera...
2021-03-2438 minGolf Business PodcastEpisode 63: Don Rea, PGA & Jeff Hoag; Tim Ummel - Give Virtual CareIn this owner to owner segment Don Rea, PGA, Augusta Ranch Golf Club, AZ and recently elected Secretary of the PGA of America and Jeff Hoag, Scott Lake Golf and Practice Center, MI. discuss operational diligence as Covid lingers to ensure safe social distancing practices are still observed to provide a safe environment for both staff and customers. In this House Chat segment Tim Ummel, Co-Founder/CEO of Give Virtual Care discusses this exciting new health benefit NGCOA members will have access to providing employees instant access to doctors 24/7 for non-emergency medical advice and treatment recommendations.
2020-11-1327 min