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054: Michael Vrska – Insights on Golf Technology Advancements from 20-Year Industry Veteran

054: Michael Vrska – Insights on Golf Technology Advancements from 20-Year Industry Veteran

FromThe Tournament Code


054: Michael Vrska – Insights on Golf Technology Advancements from 20-Year Industry Veteran

FromThe Tournament Code

ratings:
Length:
69 minutes
Released:
Jul 7, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode, we are joined by Michael Vrska (@vgolfman). Michael is the Director of Custom Fitting and Player Performance at Callaway. Michael played college baseball and used his degree to get a job at Wilson Golf. From there, he developed his skills and then worked at Adams Golf for 9 years, before returning back to Wilson. He has been with Callaway for the past 4 years.---Follow us:Twitter - @TournamentCodeInstagram - @thetournamentcodeYouTube - The Tournament CodeHosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)---(00:46) - getting into the game(03:30) - golf becoming a passion(09:06) – Michael’s background in baseball(10:48) - competitive outlet in golf(13:53) - how he broke into the golf club industry(17:18) - golf club industry evolution(21:09) - turnaround of Adams(23:40) - golf club technology(27:22) - golf club fitting tips(33:21) - applying driver technology to fairway woods(36:35) - golf club engineering advancements(39:51) - golf club selection strategy(43:49) – insights as Callaway's Director of Custom Fitting(47:53) - tour players and equipment(49:16) - Paradym driver technology(52:18) - sound in golf equipment(55:24) - shafts matter in golf(58:35) - advanced technology in putter design(01:03:33) - junior golfers and specialization(01:05:35) - making friends through golf
Released:
Jul 7, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (93)

The Tournament Code breaks down what it takes to play elite tournament golf. Our guests include players on the PGA Tour, Korn Ferry Tour, Latin America Tour, Forme Tour, and other various mini-tours, as well as college golf coaches, swing coaches, strategists, and sports psychologists.