Backspin: St. Andrews to Sand Valley
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Summary
In this conversation, Matt and Kevin discuss their approaches to managing their to-do lists and balancing work and family life. They share strategies for prioritizing tasks, breaking down long lists into smaller, more manageable ones, and scheduling time for essential activities. The conversation turns to golf as Matt and Kevin discuss the upcoming golf trips to Sand Valley for the NewClub Summer Medal and the pilgrimage to St. Andrews. Matt expresses his excitement about playing Sedge Valley and his curiosity about the Lido. They highlight the importance of pace of play and the unique experiences these courses offer. They also mention the upcoming fixtures for New Club and the thoughtful selection process behind them.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Catching Up
03:19 Mastering the Art of To-Do Lists and Prioritization
11:14 Balancing Work and Family: Strategies for Success
17:32 Creating Boundaries: Separating Work and Home Life
23:03 Scheduling for Success: Making Time for What Matters
28:52 The State of Professional Golf and the Return of Tiger Woods
31:20 The Inspiring Comeback of Tiger Woods
43:15 Excitement for Sand Valley and the Pilgrimage to St. Andrews
50:27 Anticipation for Sedge Valley and Rainer and McDonald Courses
56:15 The Importance of Pace of Play in Golf
01:05:37 Thoughtful Selection of New Club's Fixtures
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.