A Tradition Much Like Another - Grant Gers, Creator Of Augusta West, Eagles and Arrows

Show Notes

In this episode of the member series, we talk with Grant Gers, who has a rich history of golf in his familiy, is the founder of Eagles and Arrows, and building Augusta West, a backyard course to honor a tradition much like another. Thanks to our episode sponsor, Half Day CBD. Shop Half Day CBD products here: https://bit.ly/3fFcI32 NewClub Golf Society https://www.newclub.golf

Creators and Guests

Host

Matt Considine

Founder of NewClub and our resident feel player. Matt’s junior golf career led him to the University of Akron where he met our co-host. During his junior year, Matt Studied abroad in Ireland and discovered golf societies. Subsequent trips to Scotland fed his passion for the history, ideals, and culture of accessible, affordable, and sustainable golf, a concept he would later bring to the U.S. with NewClub. Known for his interviewing style, quick wit, and compelling storytelling, Matt brings thoughtful, reflective conversations to The Bag Drop. His professional journey before NewClub included multiple leadership positions in growth-stage startups, where he managed teams responsible for more than $250 million in revenue. Matt actively gives back to the game as a Board Member of the First Tee of Akron and past chair of the Evans Scholar Foundation. Proudly based in his hometown of Akron, Ohio, Matt finds inspiration in family life with his wife, their three children, and their golf dog, Gypsy.

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