How does a small-town Wisconsin kid who has re-created golf courses on computers go on to play an integral role in a major golf course development just down the road? How does a computer-game version of a lost golf course end up being carved out of the sand in Central Wisconsin? Brian Zager, digital golf course mapping specialist, shares the answers and details his unique journey in golf. Brian talks about his passion for golf and computers from a young age, his online golf hobby, and turning that into a money-making side business. Then, he discusses how Sand Valley, a golf resort 20 minutes from his hometown, changed everything. Brian dives into his most recent and largest undertaking at The Lido. From mapping the original model to implementing the plan in the field in an effort to re-create The Lido, it's hard to imagine someone with a more ideal background for this unique job.

To get in touch with Brian or learn more about his work, his website is http://www.zagerdesign.com. You can also find him on Twitter @BrianZ111.

Golf course architect Jeff Stein joins me to discuss his career in golf course design, working with his mentors, the golden age design styles of C.B. Macdonald and others, golf course photography, and running his own design firm.

Stein Golf Design: https://www.steingolf.com/

Follow Jeff on Instagram @steingolfdesign

National Links Trust Executive Director Sinclair Eaddy joins me to discuss the exciting plans to revitalize Washington, D.C.'s municipal golf courses. After detailing his personal background and experience in the golf industry, Sinclair highlights the history of and plans for D.C.'s three municipal courses: East Potomac, Rock Creek, and Langston. We talk about efforts to increase participation in golf at these facilities, including through workforce development and caddy programs. Sinclair outlines the National Links Trust's mission to provide affordable, accessible, and engaging golf opportunities to a wide range of golfers. We conclude with a discussion of the promise of NLT's model, the current status of the facilities, and what people can do to help in this important work.

National Links Trust website: nationallinkstrust.com