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What Makes the Perfect Driving Range? Standard Golf’s Vice President Matt Pauli Breaks It Down

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What does it take to design the perfect driving range? Standard Golf’s Account Executive Michael Bohlmann put Vice President Matt Pauli in the hot seat, firing off questions about everything from color schemes to functionality. Should the range feature bold gamified targets or classic flagsticks for an authentic feel? How do you keep flags…

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Golf Course Wins & Woes: Rating Good Days, Bad Days, & Everything in Between with a Golf Superintendent

Matt Pauli, the Vice President of Standard Golf, teamed up with Thad Thompson, the Superintendent at Terry Hills Golf Course, for a quick-fire game in Batavia, New York. The challenge? Rate golf course scenarios from the dreamiest of days to the absolute worst. From cool August weeks to hydraulic leaks on the greens, Thad’s…

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Rain, Legends, and Delays: Guy Cipriano Ranks Golf’s Most Memorable Scenarios

What’s it like showing up for a round of golf? Matt Pauli, VP of Standard Golf, put special guest Guy Cipriano, publisher and editor-in-chief of Golf Course Industry Magazine, to the test. At Terry Hills Golf Course in Batavia, New York, Matt made him rate five golfing scenarios, and his answers didn’t disappoint. Guy…

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From Pebble Beach to St. Andrews: Ranking the Ultimate Hole-in-One Experiences

What’s better than hitting a hole-in-one? Maybe hitting it at an iconic course, with the wind in your face or a roaring crowd around you. Matt Pauli and Michael Bohlmann of the Standard Golf Company take us on a lively ride through five dream-worthy golfing scenarios. From Pebble Beach’s famous seventh hole to the…

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Guessing the World’s Top Golf Countries with Matt and Mike

Ever wondered which countries are home to the most golf courses? Matt Pauli and Michael Bohlmann from the Standard Golf Company take a swing at guessing the top five in this lively chat. With a mix of confidence and second-guessing, they rank the United States as number one—unsurprising, given it boasts nearly half of…

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FootJoy to Peter Millar: Golf’s Biggest Brands Ranked From Oldest to Newest

Join Standard Golf Company’s Vice President, Matt Pauli, and Account Executive, Michael Bohlmann, as they explore the fascinating timeline of golf’s biggest brands. Did you know FootJoy has been around since 1923, making it the oldest in their lineup? Or that Jacobsen’s first mower in 1969 transformed golf course upkeep? Nike Golf might feel modern,…

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Matt Pauli’s Perfect Golf Course: ‘This Or That’ Edition

Building the perfect golf course comes down to the small decisions, and Matt Pauli, VP of Standard Golf, recently shared his take in a lighthearted conversation with colleague Michael Bohlmann. Through a game of “this or that,” Matt explored the choices that shape his dream course, from tools to design elements. The duo debated…

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You know that feeling when you see the same truck three times in a week? First at the grocery store, then outside your friend’s place, then stuck in traffic next to you. By the third sighting, that company name is burned into your brain. Smart storage facility owners figured this out years ago. They’re…

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Winter is Coming: 9 Battle-Tested Strategies to Shield Your Commercial Property from Skyrocketing Insurance Costs
August 1, 2025

The numbers are brutal. Insurance deductibles that used to be a manageable $2,000 flat fee have morphed into percentage-based nightmares tied to property values. What was once a minor business expense can now hit six figures with a single burst pipe or ice dam incident. Meanwhile, insurance premiums have surged 20.4% on average, leaving property…

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From Zero to 460% Engagement: 6 UGC Campaigns That Broke All the Rules
August 1, 2025

Picture this: You spend months crafting the perfect marketing campaign. Professional photographers, expensive equipment, polished copy. You launch it and… crickets. Meanwhile, your competitor posts a simple challenge asking customers to share their stories, and suddenly they’re swimming in engagement, leads, and brand loyalty. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. The biggest mistake brands make with…

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The Purpose Factory Event 2025 emerges at a moment when organizations are being challenged to redefine what success really means. Beyond profits and projections, the gathering champions a model of growth that intertwines cultural impact with strategic vision. It’s a forum where companies explore how values can be engineered into operations, not just marketed in…

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The Top 8 States with 9-Hole Golf Courses in America
January 16, 2025

Golf enthusiasts often marvel at the grandeur of 18-hole courses, but an understated charm resides in the smaller, more intimate 9-hole golf courses scattered across the U.S. These gems are deeply rooted in local communities, offering accessible and enjoyable golf experiences to players of all skill levels. With over 15,000 courses nationwide, 9-hole layouts…

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