Episode 98: Don Rea + Jay Karen (2024 Recap) | Ronnie Miles (NGCOA)
About this episode
Jay Karen and Don Rea discuss the key events of 2024 in the golf industry and look ahead to 2025.
Join Jay Karen (NGCOA CEO) and Don Rea, PGA (Owner, Augusta Ranch GC) as we put a bow on another eventful year in the golf industry. Not only is this the FINAL episode of 2024, but it's also the FIRST for Don Rea as President of the PGA of America. Find out what's on Don's radar, and the role course owners from coast to coast play in continuing to strengthen our industry. Plus, Jay and Don review the top stories of 2024 and look ahead to how these items could positively or negatively impact your golf business in 2025. Then Episode 5 of Golf Business LIVE with Michael Williams returns. Listen in as Michael hosts a discussion with NGCOA's Sr. Director of Advocacy, Ronnie Miles. Learn about the critical advocacy issues that influenced the industry in 2024 and the future bills to keep an eye on for next year. From the tax codes and jobs act needing to be renewed next year to the DOL's overtime ruling, how will changing legislation affect your golf operations?
People in this episode
Host: Jay Karen
Guest: Don Rea
Topics covered
- golf industry recap
- PGA leadership
- advocacy issues
- business impact
- 2025 outlook
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: NGCOA, PGA of America
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