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The Range
by Ari Ratner
Whether you're a seasoned golfer, a budding entrepreneur, or simply passionate about the business of the sport, The Range takes you behind the scenes with the innovators, risk-takers, and game-changers in the golf industry. Each episode, we dive into the stories of those who have transformed their love for golf into successful ventures, exploring their journeys, challenges, and the secrets to their success.
Episodes
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The Range | Season 3 | Episode 1 - Mullys: Friendship First
Send us Fan Mail Season 3 of The Range opens with an honest one. Host Ari Ratner is joined by his Mully's co-founder and longtime friend Chris Houghton, making his third appearance on the show, to talk about why they're closing Mully's, at least for now, and what they learned along the way. Chris...
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The Range | Season 2 | Episode 10 - Grass League and Old Tom Capital
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ari sits down with Jake Hoselton, co-founder and CEO of Grass Clippings and the Grass League, and Matt Erley, co-founder and Managing Partner of Old Tom Capital, for a special conversation about the next era of golf. Jake joins The Range for the first time,...
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The Range | Season 2 | Episode 9 - Mullys
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ari sits down with Chris Houghton, his longtime friend and co-founder of Mully’s, to reflect on the journey of launching their golf-inspired beverage brand. From early text messages and test formulations to a production run in Chicago, Ari and Chris share what it...
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The Range | Season 2 | Episode 8 - Northern Greens Collective
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ari sits down with Abby Swenson, founder of Northern Greens Golf Collective, to talk about what it takes to build a women’s golf community from the ground up. From juggling a full-time tech career to launching Northern Greens in Minnesota, Abby shares how she...
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The Range | Season 2 | Episode 7 - Bad Birdie
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ari sits down with Jason Richardson, founder and CEO of Bad Birdie, to talk about building one of the OG modern golf brands and reshaping how the game looks, feels, and is experienced. From growing up in a non-golf family to launching a bold apparel company out…
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The Range | Season 2 | Episode 6 - GolfWell
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ari sits down with Cordie Walker, founder of GolfWell (formerly Golf Science Lab), to talk about building a media company at the intersection of curiosity, content, and community in golf. From launching a podcast in 2013 to now running a full-fledged video...
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The Range | Season 2 | Episode 5 - Peoples League
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Range, Ari sits down with Jared Augustine, founder and CEO of The People’s League, the first league created to organize and elevate competition among YouTube golfers. Jared shares how his background in tech startups and creator media (Thuzio, Julius) led…
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The Range | Season 2 | Episode 4 - Best Ball
Send us Fan Mail What happens when two longtime friends with a love for sports, sales, and storytelling team up to build a golf media brand from scratch? In this episode, I sit down with Robby Woodard and Jonathan Hill, the co-founders of Best Ball, to talk about turning a podcast into a platform…
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The Range | Season 2 | Episode 3 - Pull Hook Golf
Send us Fan Mail What happens when a former mini tour pro, indoor golf founder, and podcast producer decides to launch his own show? In this episode, Ari sits down with Matt Cook, founder of Pull Hook Golf, to talk about going all-in on content, consistency, and a comeback. From playing at Grand...
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The Range | Season 2 | Episode 2 - The Cactus Club & Impact Golf Studios
Send us Fan Mail What happens when a former college golfer and golf tech insider decides to build a club for the rest of us? In this episode, Ari sits down with Terence Daniels, founder of The Cactus Club, to talk about why most golfers don’t need another gate code - they need a community. From…
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The Range | Season 2 | Episode 1 - Superintendent Network
Send us Fan Mail We’re kicking off Season 2 of The Range with Brian Laurent, founder of Superintendent Network — a media platform dedicated to the often-unsung heroes of the golf world: course superintendents. Brian shares how his upbringing on golf courses shaped his path, why he left the...
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The Range Ep. 18 - PARFOUR
Send us Fan Mail On the season one finale of The Range, Ari sits down with Ethan Andrews, co-founder of PARFOUR — a golf live-streaming app that’s part Twitch, part TikTok, and 100% built for golf lovers. In this inspiring conversation, Ethan opens up about his journey from homeschooled golf...
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The Range Ep. 17 - Albatross Golf Inc. [Golf TRK | Noonan AI]
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Range, we sit down with Matt Williams, the co-founder and president of Albatross Golf Inc.—the powerhouse behind Golf TRK, a cutting-edge indoor golf facility, and Noonan AI, a virtual caddy built to help golfers make smarter decisions on the course. From...
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The Range Ep. 16 - Precision Pro Golf
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ari sits down with Jonah Mytro, co-founder and CRO of Precision Pro Golf, to talk about the unglamorous but deeply rewarding reality of building a product-first business in the golf space. From selling training aids out of Santa Monica to becoming a global leader...
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The Range Ep. 15 - Old Tom Capital
Send us Fan Mail What happens when two seasoned operators team up to transform how golf startups get funded? In this episode, Ari sits down with Matt Erley, co-founder of Old Tom Capital, to talk about the growing investment landscape in golf—from simulator tech to agronomy innovation. Matt…
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The Range Ep. 14 - Branded Golf
Send us Fan Mail 🎥🏌️♂️ From Music to Golf: The Story Behind Branded Golf What if your first gig in an industry landed you face-to-face with Hideki Matsuyama and Rory McIlroy? That’s exactly what happened to Austin Peckham, founder of Branded Golf, a creative agency specializing in premium...
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The Range Ep. 13 - GolfRoots
Send us Fan Mail Golf is often seen as an exclusive sport, but Benjamin Stromberg, founder and CEO of GolfRoots, is on a mission to change that. What started as a small operation selling used clubs out of his parents’ garage has grown into a national movement making golf more affordable and...
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The Range Ep. 12: Clubhouse Work & Golf
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Range, we sit down with Josh Kaplan, founder of Clubhouse Work & Golf, the world’s first co-working and golf club. Josh shares his journey from working in software to launching a 17,000-square-foot space in Denver where professionals can work, network, and...
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The Range Ep. 11 - 35x70 Golf Co.
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Range, we sit down with Dan & Katie Winters, the husband-and-wife duo behind 35x70 Golf Co. What started as a simple idea for custom headcovers has grown into a full apparel brand celebrating Midwest golf culture. We dive into their journey from…
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The Range Ep. 10 - Fairway Finder
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Range, we sit down with Ryan Walsh, founder and CEO of Fairway Finder, to explore how he’s revolutionizing the way golfers book tee times. What began as a personal frustration turned into a dynamic platform that aggregates available tee times across…
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The Range Ep. 9 - Golf Space Collective
Send us Fan Mail In this episode ofThe Range, we sit down with Preston McClellan, founder and CEO of Golf Space Collective, a trailblazing golf-focused marketing agency. Preston shares his journey from growing up inspired by Tiger Woods to becoming a pioneer in social media and digital marketing...
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The Range Ep. 8 - Bantee Golf
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ari Ratner sits down with Billy Ainsley and Andrew Winter, the co-founders of Bantee Golf, a social app reshaping the way golfers connect, share, and engage. From a casual idea born during COVID to a growing platform for golf enthusiasts, Billy and Andrew take us...
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The Range Ep. 7 - Charlie Golf Co.
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Range, host Ari Ratner sits down with Tyler Johnson, founder of Charlie Golf Co., to discuss his journey from competitive golfer to entrepreneur. Tyler shares the inspiration behind his toddler-friendly golf bags, born from the desire to create a more...
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The Range Ep. 6 - Buena Gente Golf
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Range, Ari Ratner talks with Jon Madera, the founder of Buena Gente Golf, about his mission to make golf more inclusive and reflective of diverse communities. From humble beginnings in Puerto Rico to launching at the PGA Show, Jon shares: How a childhood...
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The Range Ep. 5 - Grass Clippings
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Range, we sit down with Pete Wilson, co-founder and CMO of Grass Clippings, to explore how four lifelong friends turned their passion for golf into a groundbreaking brand that’s changing the game. From honoring greenskeepers to creating electrifying...
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The Range Ep. 4 - Inland Grove
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Range, Ari Ratner sits down with James Carlson, founder of Inland Grove, a streetwear-inspired golf brand redefining the culture of the sport. From his roots in California’s Inland Empire to building a brand inspired by streetwear icons like Stüssy, James...
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The Range Ep. 3 - MNML Golf
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Sam Goulden shares his unique journey from a casual golfer to a professional coach and entrepreneur in the golf industry. He discusses his early experiences with golf, the transition to coaching, and the evolution of his brand, Minimal Golf. Sam emphasizes the...
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The Range Ep. 2 - Hanna Golf
Send us Fan Mail In the latest episode of The Range, we sit down with Jared Doerfler, the founder of Hanna Golf and the writer behind the Perfect Putt newsletter. Jared shares how his passion for golf evolved into building a brand that’s making waves in the golf industry. From growing up in a...
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The Range: Intro Episode
Send us Fan Mail In the inaugural episode, Ari and Chris share their personal journeys with Golf, reflecting on how the sport became a powerful outlet for connection and creativity, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Together, they discuss the excitement and challenges of launching a…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Whether you're a seasoned golfer, a budding entrepreneur, or simply passionate about the business of the sport, The Range takes you behind the scenes with the innovators, risk-takers, and game-changers in the golf industry.
Each episode, we dive into the stories of those who have transformed their love for golf into successful ventures, exploring their journeys, challenges, and the secrets to their success.
HOSTED BY
Ari Ratner
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How many episodes does The Range have?
The Range currently has 29 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is The Range about?
Whether you're a seasoned golfer, a budding entrepreneur, or simply passionate about the business of the sport, The Range takes you behind the scenes with the innovators, risk-takers, and game-changers in the golf industry. Each episode, we dive into the stories of those who have transformed their...
How often does The Range release new episodes?
The Range has 29 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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The Range is created and hosted by Ari Ratner.
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