About this episode

Lawrence Auer discusses his experiences playing over 500 golf courses and the impact of small-town golf on the game.

Lawrence Auer shares lessons from playing 500+ golf courses worldwide, his journey from Australia to Alabama, and why small-town golf still defines the game. Show Notes Lawrence’s start in Australia and early golf influences Journey to the U.S. and career in Mobile Differences between public and private golf environments The significance of municipal golf courses Playing 500+ courses across 8 countries Favorite golf destinations and future trips Hidden gem courses vs “name brand” golf Why golf is one of the most accessible lifetime sports

People in this episode

Hosts: Chris Lemley, Gregg Dewalt

Guest: Lawrence Auer

Topics covered

• golf courses
• PGA Pro
• golf journey
• municipal golf
• accessibility in sports
• golf destinations

Keywords

• golf
• PGA
• courses
• Australia
• Alabama
• municipal golf
• accessibility
• golf destinations
• hidden gems

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Australia, Alabama, Mobile, 8 countries

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