About this episode
Brent Downs and Jeff Austin discuss Jeff's career in the turf industry and the challenges of working at a classic Northeast golf course.
Show Summary In this episode of The LowDowns, Brent Downs welcomes longtime friend and turf industry veteran Jeff Austin of Racebrook Country Club. What begins as a playful roast between two old friends unfolds into a wide-ranging conversation about Jeff’s unique career path—from political science and Capitol Hill to Augusta National and beyond. They dive deep into what it means to work at a classic Northeast course, how to handle short seasons with high expectations, and the lessons Jeff has...
People in this episode
Host: Brent Downs
Guest: Jeff Austin
Topics covered
- turf industry
- golf
- career path
- Northeast courses
- high expectations
Keywords
- turf industry
- golf
- Jeff Austin
- Northeast courses
- Augusta National
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Racebrook Country Club
Places: Augusta National, Northeast
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