Farm Management Insights: Behind the Scenes of the John Deere Classic

Farm4Profit Podcast

Cultivating Success: From PGA Golf Tournaments to Farming

Guest Introduction:

Andrew Lehman is the tournament director of the John Deere Classic, the annual professional golf tournament on the PGA Tour that takes place in the Quad Cities

From Carroll and went to ISU

The Role of a PGA Golf Tournament Director

• Overview: Provide a brief overview of the role of a PGA golf tournament director.
• Question: Can you give us a snapshot of your day-to-day responsibilities as a PGA golf tournament director?

Parallels Between Tournament Management and Farming

• Question: How do you ensure everything runs smoothly during a tournament, and how does this compare to maintaining operations on a farm?

Planning and Preparation

• How do you plan and prepare for a golf tournament.
• What tools and strategies do you use to stay organized?

Team Management and Leadership

• Managing a team is crucial. Can you share some of your experiences in team management.
• What leadership qualities do you think are essential for success in both farming and organizing golf tournaments?

Dealing with Unpredictability

• Golf tournaments and farming both deal with uncontrollable factors like weather. How do you prepare for and respond to these uncertainties?
• What are some of the challenges that come along with leading the John Deere Classic?

Right Place, Right Time

• Discussion Point: Andrew's perspective on being in the right place at the right time.

Personal Stories and Experiences

• Discussion Point: Andrew's favorite golf memories and challenges.

Conclusion

• Summary: Summarize the key points discussed.
• Thank You: Thank Andrew Lehman for his time and insights.
• Call to Action: Encourage listeners to share their thoughts, subscribe to the podcast, and tune in for future episodes.

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