Adamski the Creator

Summary Matt and Kevin are looking for some inspiration for to get their golf season started, and when it comes to inspiration, storytelling, and the creative process, there are few better in golf than one of the prominent people behind the unique experiences at Sweetens, General Manager Matt Adamski. They celebrate Matt's recognition as PGA Merchandiser of the Year and explore the storytelling behind Sweetens Cove merchandise. The conversation highlights community in design and the importance of the Ghost Tree's influence on the landscape. They examine innovative tournament formats that enhance camaraderie and creativity. Additionally, they touch on the atmosphere at Sweetens Cove, where players shape their day, and introduce the Sweetens Cove Whiskey venture, linking it to the golf course's identity. Adamski discusses rebranding Sweetens Cove bourbon and new amenities to enhance the experience. The conversation also emphasizes accessible golf and community spirit, revealing plans for a road show to expand Sweetens Cove's influence. NewClub > https://www.newclub.golf Sweetens Cove > https://sweetenscovegolfclub.com/ The Spring Meeting > https://www.newclub.golf/spring-meeting Titleist > https://www.titleist.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Sweetens Cove and Golf Season 06:53 Celebrating Achievements in Golf Merchandise 11:31 The Creative Process Behind Sweetens Cove Merchandise 18:03 Innovative Designs and Unique Experiences 29:45 The Role of Community and Storytelling in Design 31:57 The Ghost Tree: A Unique Landscape Icon 35:52 Creative Tournament Formats at Sweetens Cove 45:53 Exploring the Sweetens Cove Experience 50:54 The Birth of Sweetens Cove Whiskey 53:05 Rebranding Sweeten's Cove Bourbon 56:55 Enhancing the Sweeten's Experience 01:01:05 Expanding Sweeten's Cove: New Lodging and Amenities 01:06:42 The Spirit of Sweeten's Cove: Accessibility and Community 01:12:54 The Road Show: Taking Sweeten's Experience on Tour

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Summary

Matt and Kevin are looking for some inspiration for to get their golf season started, and when it comes to inspiration, storytelling, and the creative process, there are few better in golf than one of the prominent people behind the unique experiences at Sweetens, General Manager Matt Adamski. They celebrate Matt's recognition as PGA Merchandiser of the Year and explore the storytelling behind Sweetens Cove merchandise. The conversation highlights community in design and the importance of the Ghost Tree's influence on the landscape. They examine innovative tournament formats that enhance camaraderie and creativity. Additionally, they touch on the atmosphere at Sweetens Cove, where players shape their day, and introduce the Sweetens Cove Whiskey venture, linking it to the golf course's identity. Adamski discusses rebranding Sweetens Cove bourbon and new amenities to enhance the experience. The conversation also emphasizes accessible golf and community spirit, revealing plans for a road show to expand Sweetens Cove's influence.

NewClub > https://www.newclub.golf

Sweetens Cove > https://sweetenscovegolfclub.com/

The Spring Meeting > https://www.newclub.golf/spring-meeting

Titleist > https://www.titleist.com

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Sweetens Cove and Golf Season 06:53 Celebrating Achievements in Golf Merchandise 11:31 The Creative Process Behind Sweetens Cove Merchandise 18:03 Innovative Designs and Unique Experiences 29:45 The Role of Community and Storytelling in Design 31:57 The Ghost Tree: A Unique Landscape Icon 35:52 Creative Tournament Formats at Sweetens Cove 45:53 Exploring the Sweetens Cove Experience 50:54 The Birth of Sweetens Cove Whiskey 53:05 Rebranding Sweeten's Cove Bourbon 56:55 Enhancing the Sweeten's Experience 01:01:05 Expanding Sweeten's Cove: New Lodging and Amenities 01:06:42 The Spirit of Sweeten's Cove: Accessibility and Community 01:12:54 The Road Show: Taking Sweeten's Experience on Tour

Creators and Guests

Host

Matt Considine

Founder of NewClub and our resident feel player. Matt’s junior golf career led him to the University of Akron where he met our co-host. During his junior year, Matt Studied abroad in Ireland and discovered golf societies. Subsequent trips to Scotland fed his passion for the history, ideals, and culture of accessible, affordable, and sustainable golf, a concept he would later bring to the U.S. with NewClub. Known for his interviewing style, quick wit, and compelling storytelling, Matt brings thoughtful, reflective conversations to The Bag Drop. His professional journey before NewClub included multiple leadership positions in growth-stage startups, where he managed teams responsible for more than $250 million in revenue. Matt actively gives back to the game as a Board Member of the First Tee of Akron and past chair of the Evans Scholar Foundation. Proudly based in his hometown of Akron, Ohio, Matt finds inspiration in family life with his wife, their three children, and their golf dog, Gypsy.

Host

The Professor

NewClub's Chief Ambassador and every golf sicko's favorite educator. Kevin is a thoughtful and deeply curious host. His studied, constructivist approach adds intellectual enrichment and balance to the show. As a professor of Math Education at the University of Georgia, Kevin's background in applied mathematics and cognitive psychology uniquely informs his insights on golf strategy and performance. Originally from Ohio, Kevin was a Division I collegiate golfer at the University of Akron, where his passion for understanding mathematical thinking began. After earning his doctorate from Arizona State University, he combined his analytical expertise with his love for golf by co-founding Golf Blueprint, an organization aimed at helping golfers optimize their games through data-driven strategies. Kevin enjoys balancing deep philosophical discussions with simple pleasures, such as indulging his sweet tooth, cheering on college football, and spending relaxed evenings with his friends, his wife, and their beloved dog, Nole.

Adamski the Creator

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