Keywords
golf, East Lake Golf Club, Chad Parker, Kilted Cup, Tour Championship, PGA, golf history, growing the game, Parker’s Pickles, golf podcast
Takeaways
Chad Parker shares his journey from Florence to East Lake.
The Kilted Cup aims to celebrate junior golf internationally.
East Lake Golf Club is committed to growing the game of golf.
Preparation for the Tour Championship is a year-round effort.
Chad reflects on the influence of his mentors in golf.
Parker’s Pickles is a family tradition with a unique story.
The importance of history in golf is emphasized through events.
Chad discusses the challenges of hosting major golf events.
The podcast highlights the camaraderie within the golf community.
Chad’s passion for cooking connects him to his family’s legacy.
Summary
In this episode of the Cart Barn Podcast, hosts Chris Lemley and Gregg Dewalt welcome Chad Parker, the Grand Poobah of East Lake Golf Club. They discuss Chad’s journey from Florence, Alabama, to his current role at one of the most prestigious golf clubs in the country. The conversation covers the upcoming Kilted Cup, an international junior golf competition, and the preparations for the Tour Championship. Chad reflects on the importance of growing the game of golf, the influence of his mentors, and shares a personal story about his family’s pickle-making tradition. The episode highlights the camaraderie within the golf community and the commitment to celebrating golf’s rich history.
Titles
From Florence to East Lake: Chad Parker’s Journey
The Kilted Cup: Bridging Cultures Through Golf
Sound bites
“You got to say yes to stuff.”
“It’s a well-oiled machine.”
“It’s a multi-layered approach.”
Chapters
00:00 Chad Parker’s Journey from Florence to East Lake
13:30 The Kilti Cup: A New International Golf Event
20:00 Preparing for the Tour Championship
32:15 Merchandise Management for East Lake
32:43 Event Merchandise and Format Changes
34:23 FedEx Cup Format and Player Feedback
36:31 Course Conditioning and Agronomy
38:07 Kilted Cup and Youth Engagement
40:47 Bobby Jones and Historical Appreciation
44:52 Reflections on Personal Growth and Responsibility
48:38 Parker’s Pickles: A Family Tradition
56:07 Introduction to the Cart Barn Podcast
56:35 Preview of Upcoming Guest: Clay Bounds
56:52 Discussion on Troy Men’s Golf Team’s Success
57:16 Cart Barn.m4a