Adapting to a new generation of golfers

Chris Mari

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Golf Industry / April 2, 2020
My experience caddying on the LPGA Symetra Tour

My experience caddying on the LPGA Symetra Tour

By Chris Mari

I’ve been quite lucky in the golf industry bouncing around from one position to the other experiencing different paths you can take as an up and coming golf professional, but this time is a little different. As a teaching pro that’s just starting out, let’s be honest, you’re not going to make money right away and you need to find another stream of income. I never thought caddying a tour player would be on the table for that chance.

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Golf Industry / March 25, 2019
Life as an Assistant Golf Professional

Life as an Assistant Golf Professional

By Chris Mari

Graduating from UCF almost a year ago, if you told me where I would be post-graduation I’d say you were insane. As a club golfer involved with anything and everything Nextgengolf related, experience was the key. I knew what I wanted to do, coach golf! In order to achieve this in the golf industry, you need experience. I had plenty of connections thanks to my time as a club golfer, but the one thing still missing was PGA certification.

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Golf Industry / August 16, 2018
From club golfer to Tournament Director

From club golfer to Tournament Director

By Chris Mari

When I was first introduced to the National Collegiate Club Golf Association (NCCGA) and Nextgengolf, I was told that the golf industry was a small world and that you’ll run into some familiar faces. Of course, being a naive 18-year-old I brushed this to the side.

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