Talking Golf With The Golf Guy-Season 4 Episode 14 Thursday At The Open-Del Monte Foods
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Talking Golf With The Golf Guy-Season 4 Episode 14 Thursday At The Open-Del Monte Foods

When one thinks about Pebble Beach and the Monterey Peninsula one naturally associates the area with the golf course and for good reason.

Pebble Beach Golf Links is internationally famous for its beauty and the challenge it presents to anyone fortunate enough to set foot on its historic premises.

But the fame that is Pebble has also transcended itself to other products and services.

Pebble Beach was originally known as Del Monte’s second course after the Hotel Del Monte added it to the already established Del Monte Golf Course.

That soon changed when in 1929 the United States Golf Association chose Del Monte’s second course to host the United States Amateur and the legend of Pebble Beach began.

But the notoriety was not confined just to the golf course alone but to almost everything associated with the Hotel and the service and products it provided to its guests and visitors.

The Hotel Del Monte spun off their specialty brands into a internationally business empire which now grosses almost two billion dollars in revenue a year..

Listen to my latest leaderboard update from Pebble Beach including how Del Monte Foods became a household name.

Thanks for listening.

At the Open I’m Jeff Waters

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Jeff Waters, MBA, is a PGA Master Professional and the President/CEO of Rocky Mountain Golf Enterprises, a Utah-licensed and registered corporation that uses golf as a marketing tool. With over fifty years of experience in the golf industry, Jeff has worn many hats in diverse roles, including as a player, teacher, Head Professional, administrator, and small business owner. Jeff's extensive background includes ten years as a competitive player, ten years as a Head Golf Professional, overseeing the entire golf course operation, three years as the Director of Player Development for Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation, managing, directing, and supervising multiple golf course programs, and over thirty years as a golf coach and instructor at Rocky Mountain Golf Academy, teaching the game. His elite professional status as a fully trained and certified PGA Master Professional highlights his commitment to the sport. This prestigious designation is merited by a small and exclusive group of Golf Professionals worldwide. This wealth of experience in both the sport and business of golf has established Jeff as a highly skilled and knowledgeable expert and one of America's most qualified and accomplished Golf Professionals. In addition to his practical experience, Jeff has a robust academic background, including a BS in Political Science from the University of Utah, graduate studies in Economics and Commercial Recreation, at that school, and a Master's in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. He has also taught undergraduate courses at the University of Utah's College of Health and served as an adjunct professor at Granite Peaks Community School. As a well-known media personality, Jeff's versatility in the golf industry is evident through his work as a celebrated broadcast journalist and radio host. He has traveled extensively nationwide, announcing major sporting events at arenas, ballparks, stadiums, and golf courses for national media outlets and syndicated on the Rocky Mountain Golf Radio Network. A member of the Golf Writers Association of America, Jeff regularly contributes editorial pieces to national print publications and has authored multiple books, essays, and short stories. His work has appeared in numerous domestic and regional periodicals and magazines, such as Utah Golf News, Rocky Mountain Golfer, Golf Today, Utah Fairways, Jackson Hole Golf News, and Utah Golf Magazine. He has also contributed to blogs, podcasts, internet forums, and his website at www.jeffgolfguy.com. Jeff's unwavering dedication and service to the golf industry continue to inspire others, underscoring his deep commitment and affection for the sport, business, and recreation of golf.