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  <title>Looking Outside Golf To Innovate The Industry And Game - Arjun Chowdri, Chief Innovation Officer with The PGA of America</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>"There are a lot of technologies, services and innovations in other sectors that can really help the golf industry. So we're out there, knocking on their doors and saying, "think about us, there is a business to be had and we're going to help you break down some of the walls of complexity." Arjun Chowdri, Chief Innovation Officer with The PGA of America joins us to share how outside influences like professional cricket, retail, education and hospitality help shape the future of the golf industry.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>On our final Season 10 episode, Arjun Chowdri joins us to share where the PGA of America is and where they are going. We learn about the design process and status of their new headquarters in Frisco Texas, the future of enhanced golf fan engagement through sport wagering,  how his work with the IPL professional cricket Indian Premier League has helped shape the opportunities he sees in the golf industry and much more!
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Click on the image below to check out our extended conversation with Arjun on our Youtube Channel (https://youtu.be/0zhKn2QQOsw)!
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Want to learn more about the innovative initiatives The PGA of America is spearheading? Visit their websites (https://www.pga.com/) to find a coach and see how they are fostering change in how the game is perceived and the access under-represented communities are receiving to participate in this $84 billion/year industry.
The PGA of America: https://www.pga.com 
PGA REACH: https://www.pgareach.org 
PGA WORKS: https://www.pgareach.org/pgaworks 
PGA HOPE: https://www.pgareach.org/services/military 
NextGenGolf: https://nextgengolf.org 
PGA Jr. League: https://www.pgajrleague.com 
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You can learn more about Arjun on his bio page (https://modgolf.fireside.fm/guests/arjun-chowdri).
Show Notes and Arjun Quotes
"My role is everything that's growth-oriented for the organization. So that includes International, technology Investments and acquisitions. We do have this effort and Innovation fund and the idea goes central to our mission: Grow the game and serve our members."
"There are a lot of technologies and services and Innovations in other industries that can really help the golf industry. They tend not to come either because they just don't think about us or they tend to come ten years late. So we're out there, knocking on their doors and saying, "think about us, there is a business to be had and we're going to help you knock down some of the walls of complexity." Special Guest: Arjun Chowdri - Chief Innovation &amp;amp; Administrative Officer at The PGA of America.
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<p><strong>Click on the image below to check out our extended conversation with Arjun on our <a href="https://youtu.be/0zhKn2QQOsw" rel="nofollow">Youtube Channel</a>!</strong><br>
<a href="https://youtu.be/0zhKn2QQOsw" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/HhvpGv9p.jpg" alt=""></a></p>

<p>Want to learn more about the innovative initiatives The PGA of America is spearheading? Visit their <strong><a href="https://www.pga.com/" rel="nofollow">websites</a></strong> to find a coach and see how they are fostering change in how the game is perceived and the access under-represented communities are receiving to participate in this $84 billion/year industry.</p>

<p>The PGA of America: <a href="https://www.pga.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.pga.com</a> <br>
PGA REACH: <a href="https://www.pgareach.org" rel="nofollow">https://www.pgareach.org</a> <br>
PGA WORKS: <a href="https://www.pgareach.org/pgaworks" rel="nofollow">https://www.pgareach.org/pgaworks</a> <br>
PGA HOPE: <a href="https://www.pgareach.org/services/military" rel="nofollow">https://www.pgareach.org/services/military</a> <br>
NextGenGolf: <a href="https://nextgengolf.org" rel="nofollow">https://nextgengolf.org</a> <br>
PGA Jr. League: <a href="https://www.pgajrleague.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.pgajrleague.com</a> </p>

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<p>You can learn more about Arjun on his <strong><a href="https://modgolf.fireside.fm/guests/arjun-chowdri" rel="nofollow">bio page</a></strong>.</p>

<p><strong>Show Notes and Arjun Quotes</strong><br>
&quot;My role is everything that&#39;s growth-oriented for the organization. So that includes International, technology Investments and acquisitions. We do have this effort and Innovation fund and the idea goes central to our mission: Grow the game and serve our members.&quot;</p>

<p>&quot;There are a lot of technologies and services and Innovations in other industries that can really help the golf industry. They tend not to come either because they just don&#39;t think about us or they tend to come ten years late. So we&#39;re out there, knocking on their doors and saying, &quot;think about us, there is a business to be had and we&#39;re going to help you knock down some of the walls of complexity.&quot;</p><p>Special Guest: Arjun Chowdri - Chief Innovation &amp; Administrative Officer at The PGA of America.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>On our final Season 10 episode, Arjun Chowdri joins us to share where the PGA of America is and where they are going. We learn about the design process and status of their new headquarters in Frisco Texas, the future of enhanced golf fan engagement through sport wagering,  how his work with the IPL professional cricket Indian Premier League has helped shape the opportunities he sees in the golf industry and much more!</p>

<p><img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/3ca3eomk.jpg" alt=""></p>

<p><strong>Click on the image below to check out our extended conversation with Arjun on our <a href="https://youtu.be/0zhKn2QQOsw" rel="nofollow">Youtube Channel</a>!</strong><br>
<a href="https://youtu.be/0zhKn2QQOsw" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/HhvpGv9p.jpg" alt=""></a></p>

<p>Want to learn more about the innovative initiatives The PGA of America is spearheading? Visit their <strong><a href="https://www.pga.com/" rel="nofollow">websites</a></strong> to find a coach and see how they are fostering change in how the game is perceived and the access under-represented communities are receiving to participate in this $84 billion/year industry.</p>

<p>The PGA of America: <a href="https://www.pga.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.pga.com</a> <br>
PGA REACH: <a href="https://www.pgareach.org" rel="nofollow">https://www.pgareach.org</a> <br>
PGA WORKS: <a href="https://www.pgareach.org/pgaworks" rel="nofollow">https://www.pgareach.org/pgaworks</a> <br>
PGA HOPE: <a href="https://www.pgareach.org/services/military" rel="nofollow">https://www.pgareach.org/services/military</a> <br>
NextGenGolf: <a href="https://nextgengolf.org" rel="nofollow">https://nextgengolf.org</a> <br>
PGA Jr. League: <a href="https://www.pgajrleague.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.pgajrleague.com</a> </p>

<p><img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/bIEvpfp8.png" alt=""></p>

<p>You can learn more about Arjun on his <strong><a href="https://modgolf.fireside.fm/guests/arjun-chowdri" rel="nofollow">bio page</a></strong>.</p>

<p><strong>Show Notes and Arjun Quotes</strong><br>
&quot;My role is everything that&#39;s growth-oriented for the organization. So that includes International, technology Investments and acquisitions. We do have this effort and Innovation fund and the idea goes central to our mission: Grow the game and serve our members.&quot;</p>

<p>&quot;There are a lot of technologies and services and Innovations in other industries that can really help the golf industry. They tend not to come either because they just don&#39;t think about us or they tend to come ten years late. So we&#39;re out there, knocking on their doors and saying, &quot;think about us, there is a business to be had and we&#39;re going to help you knock down some of the walls of complexity.&quot;</p><p>Special Guest: Arjun Chowdri - Chief Innovation &amp; Administrative Officer at The PGA of America.</p>]]>
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