The Evolution of Golf Media: From Print to TV to Podcasts with Matt Ginella

golf SMARTER

Josh Karp

Golf, Sports, Society & Culture

4.3 • 577 Ratings

🗓️ 24 June 2025

⏱️ 52 minutes

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GS#1005 Summary: As we always have engaging conversations with Matt Ginella, this time is no different. In this episode we explore our shared backgrounds in media, the influence of legendary broadcasters, and the evolution of sports journalism. We discuss our personal journeys, the impact of family connections on their careers, and the current landscape of podcasting and storytelling in sports media. Matt also shares his journey from passion to business in the golf media landscape. He discusses the challenges of transitioning from traditional media to a production company focused on storytelling. The conversation delves into the importance of documenting golf course renovations and the need for golf courses to own their narratives. Ginella also highlights the creation of unique golf experiences and reflects on the memorable moments from the Masters 2025, emphasizing the significance of storytelling in the sport.Get more when your visit the refreshed golfsmarter.com! Introduce an Upcoming Episode: Receive free gifts for recording a show opening by clicking on "Record Your Show Open Here!" tab on the right side of golfsmarter.com. Watch Daily Video Highlights from Our Interviews: Follow @golfsmarter on Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube daily to see our highlights and helpful insights from our interviews on the podcast. Post a Review: you'll receive three free gifts when you post an honest review about Golf Smarter the podcast. Fill Out a Listener Survey: It only takes a few minutes to fill out our survey, which helps us to better serve your interests in the podcast. You'll receive a free link to Tony Manzoni's video and Justin Tang’s summary of Tony’s Lost Fundamental on pdf! Visit tourstriker.com/TSGA and use the code GOLFSMARTER to get your first month of the Tour Striker GolfAcademy Online free, plus instant access to two bonus courses—'The Recipe for Better Golf' and 'Bombs: How to Consistently Smash the Driver”: a $194 value for free.This episode is brought to you by PXG. Schedule your fitting today and for a limited time you could save up to 20% on your ENTIRE order! Head over to PXG.com/smarter. Restrictions apply, see site for details.This episode is sponsored by Indeed. Please visit indeed.com/GOLFSMARTER and get a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT. Terms and conditions apply. This episode is sponsored by HIMS. Start your free online visit today HIMS.com/golfsmarter and received personalized ED treatment options.This episode is also sponsored by SelectQuote. Make sure you get the right life insurance for YOU, for LESS, at selectquote.com/golfsmarter today and get started. For exclusive content and first access check out Corrected Mistakes on Substack: https://substack.com/@correctedmistake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	This is Greg from Clinton, Illinois.
0:05.0	I play at North Green's golf course in Atlanta, Illinois, and you are listening to Golf Smarter, 1005.
0:11.0	Because of the splintering of men's professional golf majors have become more major, because we get the best players under one roof again.
0:17.0	There's the venues. You're talking about Augusta and Quail and Port Rush. Port Rush is
0:23.2	literally a home game for Rory. And then you got Oakmont. I mean, this year and these majors and the
0:29.4	idea of splintering a men's professional golf and the guys like Bryson and Rom and Brooks and Patrick
0:34.7	Reed was in the hunt and it's a writer couple here. So this is, this is buckle up.
0:40.6	I'm not watching men's professional, nor am I actually compelled to do so for whatever reason.
0:45.5	They've kind of lost me, and they lost the plot on sort of fans first.
0:49.3	But the majors, and that major, that delivered. The evolution of golf media from print to TV to podcasts with Matt Janella.
1:05.0	This is Golf Smarter.
1:07.8	Sharing stories, tips, and insights from great golf minds to help you lower your score and raise your golf IQ.
1:15.6	Here's your host, Fred Green.
1:18.4	Welcome back to the Golf Smarter Podcast, Matt.
1:21.9	Thanks for having me, Fred.
1:23.1	Always a pleasure.
1:24.2	Oh, thank you so much.
1:25.4	We just have way too much fun when we do this together
1:29.2	because we're kind of cut from the same cloth, these radio kids, right? Growing up wanted to be
1:34.8	radio guys and ended up doing golf media, but once you say golf media, then we go completely
1:41.3	different directions because you are legitimate media.
1:45.3	I'm a podcaster.
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