This past weekend was a special one. We were honored to have Dr. Joe Parent, author of the best-selling book Zen Golf, spend the last few days with NewClub in Chicago. It was an incredible experience spending time, learning from, and getting to know Dr. Joe. He joined us for rounds around Chicago, played with us in the Stinger at Stonebridge CC, held playing lessons with our members, and became a friend for life. There is much more to come for our society with Dr. Joe and we will be announcing more opportunities to meet and learn from him. Stay tuned.
Zen Chicago - Dr. Joe Parent, Best-selling Author, PGA Tour Instructor
This past weekend was a special one. We were honored to have Dr. Joe Parent, author of the best-selling book Zen Golf, spend the last few days with NewClub in Chicago. It was an incredible experience spending time, learning from, and getting to know Dr. Joe. He joined us for rounds around Chicago, played with us in the Stinger at Stonebridge CC, held playing lessons with our members, and became a friend for life. There is much more to come for our society with Dr. Joe and we will be announcing more opportunities to meet and learn from him. Stay tuned.
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.