107 I Connor Healy: Growing Leaders at Conway Farms Golf Club

From Leadership on the Links by Tyler Bloom

June 11, 2026 · 34 min

About this episode

Tyler Bloom interviews Connor Healy about his career and leadership experiences at Conway Farms Golf Club.

In this episode of Leadership on the Links, Tyler Bloom is joined by Connor Healy, Superintendent at Conway Farms Golf Club in Lake Forest, Illinois, one of the premier private clubs on the North Shore of Chicago. Connor traces his career from an early start caddying at Ravisloe Country Club to working alongside respected industry mentors at Old Elm and Olympia Fields, before establishing a long-tenured career at Conway Farms. He also discusses his decision to pursue an MBA at DePaul University while serving as sole assistant through a major course renovation, a commitment that broadened his perspective on club leadership and helped position him for the superintendent role. This is a thoughtful conversation about professional development, team building, and what it means to lead with intention at a high-caliber private club. What You'll Learn in This Episode: How foundational experiences under respected mentors at Old Elm, Bel Air, and Olympia Fields shaped Connor's approach to the profession. Why pursuing an MBA while managing a course renovation demonstrated a level of commitment that resonated with club leadership. The value of cross-departmental relationships with the…

People in this episode

Host: Tyler Bloom

Guest: Connor Healy

Topics covered

leadership
professional development
team building
golf management
MBA education

Keywords

leadership
golf
MBA
superintendent
professional development
team building
Conway Farms

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Conway Farms Golf Club, DePaul University, Old Elm, Olympia Fields, Ravisloe Country Club, Bel Air

Places: Lake Forest, Illinois