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 prodigy to self-taught tech entrepreneur, and how a simple FaceTime call with his brother sparked the idea for PAR FOUR.

Ethan shares how he’s redefining the golf experience — allowing players to stream rounds, track scores, and connect with viewers around the world, all from their phone. He talks candidly about the challenges of fundraising, the scrappy startup hustle, building a product users love, and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right team.

Whether you’re a golfer, creator, founder, or fan of next-gen sports tech, this episode dives deep into innovation, passion, and the power of not playing golf alone.

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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 growing up on a humble nine-hole course in Iowa to building two businesses that merge golf, tech, and community, Matt shares how his sales background and entrepreneurial spirit fueled a new wave of data-driven golf experiences. We discuss bootstrapping, winning early investor trust through startup competitions, and why Kansas City might just be the Midwest’s new golf innovation hub.

Matt also opens up about how a personal moment with his son and the adaptive golf community redefined what golf—and grit—really mean.

Whether you're an aspiring golf entrepreneur, a tech enthusiast, or just trying to break 90, this episode offers a powerful mix of insights, humility, and heart.

⛳️ Learn more:

• Golf TRK
• Noonan Caddy

Listen now and tap into the future of golf.

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 in rangefinders, Jonah shares how he and his co-founder bootstrapped the company without outside capital, outworked the competition, and innovated their way into the bags of everyday golfers. We also dig into Precision’s shift toward premium products, Jonah’s philosophy on customer service, and why content creators—not PGA pros—helped scale the brand.

Whether you’re building a golf product, scaling a startup, or just obsessed with the business of the game—this episode is packed with practical wisdom, lessons learned, and a little tough love.

🎯 Topics covered:

– Bootstrapping a hardware brand from day one
– Why pricing and customer service are everything
– How content creators helped Precision stand out
– Competing with giants like Bushnell and Garmin
– The evolution of the modern golfer—and what they want next

🎧 Listen now and hear how Jonah turned a side hustle into one of the most trusted names in golf tech.

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 shares how his background at Drizly and Havenly, combined with his partner Evan Roosevelt's experience at Random Golf Club, led them to launch one of the first golf-focused investment firms. Together, they’re identifying high-growth opportunities in the “golf curious” space and bringing venture capital to parts of the sport that are redefining accessibility, sustainability, and the future of play.

Whether you’re a founder building in golf, an investor curious about the space, or just love the game—this episode is full of real talk on what it takes to build and back a winning golf business.

🎯 Topics covered:
– The rise of golf-focused venture capital
– Why the sport’s off-course formats are booming
– What Old Tom looks for in a pitch deck
– Why founders need to remove their “golf goggles”
– The difference between passion and practicality in entrepreneurship

🎧 Listen now and find out why the next wave of golf innovation might not happen on a course at all.

🎥🏌️‍♂️ 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 content for golf, hospitality, and food & beverage brands.

In this episode of The Range Podcast, we dive into Austin’s journey—from shooting music videos to building a business that helps golf brands tell their stories through high-quality visuals. He shares how taking risks, embracing creativity, and following his passion for golf led him to work with some of the biggest names in the game.

🎙️ Episode Highlights:

📸 From Music to Golf – How Austin transitioned from producing music videos to golf content.
🎥 Building Branded Golf – A behind-the-scenes look at working with golf brands, courses, and resorts.
🚀 Taking the Leap – Why betting on yourself and stepping outside your comfort zone is key to success.

🔑 Key Takeaway:

"You just have to know and trust yourself as a creator. It’s not about faking it till you make it, it’s about showing up, taking risks, and proving you belong." — Austin Peckham

🎧 Listen now on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!

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 accessible for new players.

In this episode, Benjamin shares how GolfRoots is tackling the biggest barriers to entry in golf—high equipment costs, lack of education, and difficulty finding welcoming places to play. From pioneering trade-in programs at 300+ private clubs to developing new ways to connect golfers with quality instruction, Benjamin's vision goes far beyond selling clubs—he's growing the game for the next generation.

🎙️ What You’ll Learn:

⛳ How Benjamin turned a Facebook Marketplace side hustle into a national golf brand
🏌️‍♂️ The three biggest challenges that keep people from picking up the game—and how GolfRoots is solving them
📈 What it takes to scale a golf startup and work with some of the biggest clubs in the country
🚀 The future of making golf more inclusive and welcoming to all

This episode is packed with insights on the future of golf, entrepreneurship, and how passion can turn into a thriving business.

🎧 Listen now and join the movement to make golf more accessible for everyone!

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 improve their game—all without a tee time.

We dive into:

⛳ How a garage golf simulator sparked the idea for Clubhouse
🏢 The challenges of launching a first-of-its-kind co-working space for golfers
💡 Lessons from software startups that helped shape the business
📈 The future of The Clubhouse and its potential national expansion

Whether you're a golf entrepreneur, a remote worker, or just love the game, this episode is packed with insights on building community, adapting to challenges, and turning passion into business.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!

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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 professional golfers to entrepreneurs, the lessons they’ve learned along the way, and how they’re building a brand that shines a spotlight on hidden gems across the Midwest.

In This Episode:

⛳ The origin story of 35x70 Golf Co. and its evolution from headcovers to apparel
🏌️‍♂️ How playing golf professionally helped shape their approach to business
🤝 The power of community and storytelling in golf entrepreneurship
📦 The challenges of building a brand from scratch—from viral moments to product pivots
🔥 Their vision for the future and how they’re carving a niche in golf fashion

🔑 Key Quote:
"We wanted to build a brand that tells the story of the Midwest’s golf culture—courses that time forgot, local pride, and the love of the game." — Dan & Katie Winters

🎧 Listen now on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!