Inclusivity in Every Swing: The Story of Old Barnwell w/ Morgan Purvis

Robby & Jonathan have a great chat with special guest, Morgan Purvis, the Director of Partnerships at the Old Barnwell golf course. Morgan's journey through the world of golf is nothing short of remarkable, as his passion for the sport led him from being a member of the historic Palmetto Golf Club to celebrating his 36th birthday with a 36-course tour of Alister Mackenzie golf courses worldwide. He takes us on a riveting account of his golfing travels during the pandemic, including the extraordinary measures he took to adhere to the new COVID protocols during his travels.Moving on, we dive into the inspiring community-building efforts at Old Barnwell. From sponsoring aspiring female professionals to partnering with local historically black colleges and universities, the club aims to promote diversity and inclusivity in golf. The initiatives don't just stop there; the club is also launching a youth caddy program and working with Operation Double Eagle out of Augusta, GA to teach veterans agronomy skills.As we round out the episode, Morgan shares some of the most memorable moments of his golf career. We'll hear about his favorite golf shot and the story behind it, his favorite golf courses, bucket list destinations, and seaside links courses he's visited. This episode is not just a conversation about golf, but an exploration of how the sport can foster connections and bring people together. Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just love the game, you won't want to miss this enriching discussion with Morgan Purvis.Old Barnwellhttps://linktr.ee/BestBallbestball.comInstagram, Twitter, Facebook - @golfBestBall#myBestBall#TheHoleStoryPodcast BestBall Links:⛳️ Join the BestBall Golf Club! - https://patreon.com/BestBallGolfClubhttps://BestBall.comhttps://linktr.ee/BestBallhttps://bestball.substack.com - Subscribe to Par 3 Thursdays!Friends of BestBall:B. Draddy - https://www.bdraddy.com - Enter "BESTBALL20" for 20% off your orderZero Restriction - https://www.zerorestriction.com - Enter "BESTBALL20" for 20% off your orderFairway & Greene - https://www.fairwayandgreene.com - Enter "BESTBALL20" for 20% off your orderArccos Golf - https://arccosgolf.com - Get 15% off your orderThe Stack System - https://www.thestacksystem.com/discount/BestBall - Get 10% off your orderWestern Birch - https://westernbirch.com - Enter "BESTBALL" in the shipping cart for a free gift with your order*Music by AlexGrohl via Pixabay