S2 Ep 9. Round with a Pro

Cocktails With Friends

In this week’s Cocktails with Friends, Bob Cutler goes pro at the Bangor Municipal Golf Course with Rob Jarvis, the head professional and former New England PGA Golf Professional of the Year. The pair play a few holes and discuss everything from golf course history to maintaining a healthy work-life balance, all while sharing tips on improving your golf game.

Main Topics:

• The history and development of Bangor Municipal Golf Course.

• Insights into becoming a PGA golf professional.

• The rise of golf post-pandemic, particularly among women and young adults.

Key Takeaways:

Exploring how golf is simultaneously a sport and a social experience that provides exercise, competition, and networking.

Understanding the difference between a professional golfer and a golf professional, and the extensive training required to become the latter.

The importance of community involvement, from veteran programs to youth initiatives, in making golf accessible for all.

About the Guest: Rob Jarvis is the head professional at Bangor Municipal Golf Course. With over 30 years in the industry, Rob has earned multiple accolades, including PGA New England Instructor of the Year. He's also deeply involved in community outreach, with initiatives ranging from youth programs to veteran support through the PGA HOPE program.

Episode Index

[00:00:00] - Introduction and golfing setup at Bangor Municipal Golf Course

[00:01:00] - Rob Jarvis’ journey to becoming a PGA golf professional

[00:04:00] - The history and development of Bangor Municipal Golf Course

[00:06:30] - Golf course design and the importance of maintaining public courses

[00:10:20] - The rise of golf post-pandemic and new leagues for women and couples

[00:14:00] - Community involvement and running programs for veterans and youth

[00:18:10] - Golf and environmental sustainability, including pollinator habitats

[00:23:40] - Navigating challenges and rules of golf, including Rob’s golf tips

[00:27:30] - Growth of women’s golf and creating an inclusive environment

[00:33:50] - Rob’s work with PGA New England and the HOPE veterans program

[00:38:00] - Reflections on golf as a sport, networking, and its personal benefits

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