Brent Whittaker, Director of Tournament Operations, OGA

This podcast episode features an insightful dialogue with Brent Whitaker, the Director of Championships at the Oregon Golf Association, who shares his reflections on the recent Ryder Cup and the evolving dynamics of professional golf in relation to amateur players. A salient point discussed is the apparent disconnection between the elite ranks of golf and everyday golfers, particularly in how equipment advancements and course designs may favor the professional players, thus rendering traditional courses potentially obsolete. We delve into Brent's aspirations to play at esteemed venues such as Pine Valley and explore the significance of unsung heroes in the...