{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf","title":"Redesigning the Game: Jay Blasi and Golf’s Biggest Questions","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/80f3f552\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3641,"description":"Our Host Matt Considine welcomes golf course architect Jay Blasi. They discuss Jay's passion for golf, his upbringing in a golf-centric family, and his journey into architecture. Jay shares stories from his childhood, including drawing golf holes and his family's connection to Beverly Country Club. The conversation explores imagination in design, the challenges of starting his own firm, and his work on Chambers Bay, a landmark course that balances public access with championship quality. Jay discusses media narratives regarding golf course reputations, focusing on Poppy Ridge, and emphasizes sustainability through innovative grass choices. The discussion also covers the NCGA's role in promoting public golf, rising industry costs, and public-private partnerships for municipal courses. Jay reflects on the transformation of the Golden Gate Park Golf Course and shares his excitement for upcoming projects.\r\n\r\nNewClub > https://www.newclub.golf\r\n\r\nTitleist > https://www.titleist.com\r\n\r\nJay Blasi Design > https://blasigolf.com/\r\n\r\nChapters\r\n\r\n00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction \r\n02:54 Jay Blasi's Early Life and Connection to Golf\r\n05:58 The Journey to Golf Course Architecture\r\n08:49 Childhood Memories and Caddy Stories\r\n12:09 The Importance of Imagination in Design\r\n15:04 Starting J. Blasi Design\r\n17:54 Chambers Bay: A Career Milestone\r\n20:48 Design Philosophy and Achievements at Chambers Bay\r\n27:36 The Impact of Media on Golf Course Reputation\r\n28:12 Exploring Poppy Ridge Golf Course\r\n29:22 The Landscape and Design Decisions at Poppy Ridge\r\n33:31 The Role of NCGA in Public Golf\r\n38:11 Innovative Grass Choices for Sustainability\r\n41:11 Addressing Rising Costs in Golf\r\n46:01 Public-Private Partnerships in Golf\r\n50:21 Transforming Golden Gate Park Golf Course\r\n55:09 Upcoming Projects and Future Aspirations","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/UTWF4LINKJxQLEH-r1aPYxPmlXn5V5SbcsdRGBvWeuk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iNTEx/NjJmODg0OWI2ZGU5/NmZlMDBhMDljZDFh/YmNkYi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}