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The LowDownsBernhard Delegation - Part 1Top TakeawaysBeing selected for the Bernhard Delegation was a life-changing professional milestone — delegates spoke to the honor, the effort required to be chosen, and the deep meaning behind their selection.The delegation fostered a unique bond among participants — it felt like a family, and the relationships formed over the course of the week were authentic, lasting, and filled with mutual respect and camaraderie.BTME and the BIGGA show provided world-class education and inspiration — delegates gained new perspectives and strategies that elevated their understanding of turf management on a global scale.The site visits were unforgettable and deeply impact...
2025-03-271h 00
The ModGolf PodcastSEASON 9 WRAP-UP / SEASON 10 PREVIEWThat's a wrap for Season 9 of The ModGolf Podcast! Our team is currently working on your next twelve episodes for Season 10, which launches mid-August 2021. We heard some amazing stories from a diverse group of guests who discussed how inclusion, technology, entertainment, music, celebrity, hospitality and community building intersect to shape the future of golf.
If you didn’t get the chance to listen to all of our twelve Season 9 episodes, this bonus show gives you a recap of the great conversations I had with some of the golf industry's top influencers, innovators and entrepreneurs. Hopefullly th...
2021-07-2118 min
The ModGolf PodcastThe "Accidental Agronomist" Who Became A Golf Industry Connector - Shelia Finney, Senior Director of Member Programs at The GCSAAShelia Finney, Senior Director of Member Programs at The GCSAA joins us to share the engaging programs they are leading that encourage more women and young people to consider careers in the golf industry.
"The First Green Program is a fantastic way to get kids out on a golf course, show them the game, show them the career opportunities and show them that golf courses are not evil places. They are actually really great places with environmental integrity and loads of wildlife all around the course. So one, you're introducing them to the game and two, you're...
2021-05-2033 min
Tiger Turf TalkEpisode 25: Shelia Finney, Senior Director of Members Programs GCSAAPlease DONATE TODAY to help support our co-host in his fight against brain cancer! https://www.customink.com/fundraising/ryland-strong-tiger-turf-talk-shirts?side=front&type=4&zoom=false
We cannot thank Shelia enough for taking the time; the kids had a fantastic time and truly were an incredible lesson on the significant role the GCSAA plays in advocating for all golf course managers across the country! The kids learned about the different programs that were developed to expand the reach of this organization! Awesome podcast, a must listen!
2021-03-041h 17
The Road2Par PodcastThe Road2Par Podcast: The First GreenTHE ROAD2PAR PODCAST
SEASON 2
EPISODE 2
Welcome to The Road2Par Podcast season 2!
This weeks episode highlights an amazing youth program run by The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, called the First Green. Join us as we sit down with GCSAA CEO Rhett Evans, and Senior Director, Member Programs, Shelia Finney.
First Green is an innovative environmental and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education outreach program using golf courses as environmental learning labs. Golf Course Superintendents and/or local golf course representatives host students on field trips...
2020-12-0827 min