1 company's model for creating explosive growth in junior golf

This week Joshua Jacobs, founder and CEO of TGA Premier Junior Golf, joins the show to talk about his company's franchised business model and the future of the junior game.

Ted Odorico | Apr 22, 2021

1 company's model for creating explosive growth in junior golf /

This week Joshua Jacobs, founder and CEO of TGA Premier Junior Golf, joins the show. TGA uses a franchised business model for introductory and recreational junior golf programs that specializes in after-school, camps and family programs. TGA is in 32 states and over 900,000+ students have registered for its programs.

Jacobs been named by Golf Magazine as one of the Top 40 most influential people in golf under 40, and he's been recognized as one of golf’s “Innovators” by Golf Inc. He is currently a consultant with the PGA of America, working on the PGA Family Cup initiative. Jacobs graduated from Emory University with a degree in economics and business and a minor in history. He played varsity golf and club tennis.

Hit the play button below to listen, and look for more new episodes of Golf Talk Live coming to the Morning Read Podcast Network.

Published Apr 22, 2021

TED ODORICO

A golfer since age 7, Odorico brings a unique and progressive viewpoint to the game. Odorico is a Level II associate teaching professional with the U.S. Golf Teachers Foundation. He also is the founder and CEO of iGolf Sports Network. In early 2020, he purchased Golf Tips Magazine and serves as publisher and editor. For eight years, Odorico has hosted the online radio shows "Golf Talk Live" and "Women of Golf," helping to elevate the game by interviewing top touring pros, teachers and coaches. Odorico, a native of Hamilton, Ontario, is a veteran of the Canadian navy. He lives in Panama City Beach, Fla.