IGTM Discovery Podcast

Inside Golf Course Rankings: Process, Politics, and Practical Value

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

In this episode of the IGTM Discovery Podcast, host Tom Irwin sits down with NCG Top 100s chairman Dan Murphy for a deep dive into the world of golf course rankings. From how ranking panels are built and courses are assessed, to the realities of access, bias, and industry perception, Dan offers a transparent look at what really goes into the lists that shape global golf tourism. The conversation also explores how clubs and resorts can engage more effectively with rankings and why integrity, context, and timing matter more than ever.

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How PGA Branded Properties Are Shaping Golf’s Commercial Future

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:23:59 GMT

Episode two of the IGTM Discovery Podcast explores how trusted brands, global standards and new commercial thinking are helping shape the next chapter of golf.

Host Tom Irwin sits down with Duncan Rougvie of PGA Branded Properties where the conversation moves into the commercial opportunities shaping the wider golf industry today.

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Introducing IGTM Discovery: A Major Step Forward For The Golf Industry

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:13:31 GMT

In the first episode of the IGTM Discovery Podcast, host Tom Irwin is joined by Fiona Ashton, Show Manager of IGTM, to introduce IGTM Discovery and explain why it represents a major step forward for the golf industry.

Recorded live from the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando during The PGA Show, the conversation explores how golf travel, equipment, apparel, technology and golf operations are becoming increasingly connected and why the time is right to bring them together under one roof.

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