Golf. Life. Faith. Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

We are back! After taking a break on recording this summer we hit the ground running with the grandson of Truett Cathy (Chick-Fil-A Founder), John White IV. John has become a great friend of CGF and is an unbelievable husband, father, and businessman. This conversation explores the values and principles behind Chick-fil-A and the importance of staying true to one's beliefs. The guest, John White IV, shares his personal experience growing up in the Chick-fil-A family and the impact of their corporate purpose. The conversation also touches on the topic of identity and the daily battle of finding one's true identity in Christ. Additionally, the discussion delves into John's introduction to golf and his son's passion for the game. In this conversation, John shares his experiences as a parent and a business owner, emphasizing the importance of stewarding gifts and finding identity in God rather than in external achievements. He discusses the role of golf in his life and how it has become a way to bond with his children. John also reflects on the lessons he learned through the adoption process and the unconditional love of God. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the significance of Psalm 127 and the importance of understanding the why behind our pursuits.

In this conversation, Toby and Jayce interview Matt Van Zandt, a former staff member of CGF. They discuss Matt's current life, his work in the financial investment world, and his continued involvement in golf. They also delve into Matt's college golf experience, including his time with College Golf Fellowship and winning the national championship in 2009. Matt shares the highs and lows of the tournament and the close bond he had with his teammates. Matt Van Zandt shares his experience working for College Golf Fellowship and transitioning from full-time ministry to the finance world. He emphasizes the importance of controlling spending, saving and investing wisely, and cultivating a spirit of generosity. Matt also discusses his dream golf course and the people he would love to play with.

Takeaways

• Matt Van Zandt is currently working in the financial investment world and continues to play golf.
• Matt's college golf experience was shaped by his involvement with College Golf Fellowship and the close bond he had with his teammates.
• Winning the national championship in 2009 was a highlight of Matt's college golf career, and he cherishes the memories and friendships from that time.
• The team's unity and support for each other played a significant role in their success.
• Matt's first and last college golf shots both ended up in the water, creating a unique statistic. Control your spending and practice self-control in managing your finances.
• Understand the power of compounding interest and start saving and investing early.
• Develop a spirit of generosity and learn to give, as it is better to give than to receive.
• Choose a golf course that you've always wanted to play and enjoy the experience.
• Play with people who have had a significant impact on your life and share a deep connection with them.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Current Life

04:31 College Golf Experience and Team Bond

09:03 Winning the National Championship

14:22 The Power of Team Unity

20:40 Joining College Golf Fellowship and the Early Years

23:32 Why Matt Chose to Work for College Golf Fellowship

26:26 Balancing Work in Finance and Ministry

29:17 Financial Advice for College Golfers

36:49 Dream Golf Course and Playing Partners

In this episode our hosts Toby Ragland and Jayce Barber interview PGA Tour winner Ben Martin! Ben has been a friend of CGF for many years and even went to CGF Retreats during his time at Clemson. Ben shares many stories about golf and faith and shares the difficulties and rewards aspects of playing on the PGA Tour... let us know what you think by reviewing us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

We will be releasing 2 episodes a month for a total of 24 each year. In 2023 we are switching our rhythm from last year and we are doing our normal PGA Tour conversations but we will also be doing CGF Staff highlights as well. We are pumped for all that the Lord is doing in the world of golf and are pumped that you are along for the ride with us!

Follow us on social media and check out our website.

Instagram - @CollegeGolfFellowship

Facebook - College Golf Fellowship

Twitter - @CGFTweet

Website - CollegeGolfFellowship.com

Email - Podcast@CollegeGolfFellowship.com

This is a bonus episode of the Golf. Life. Faith. Episode, with Sean Martin, focused on the 2023 Masters Tournament! We talk about all things the Masters, Scottie Scheffler and much more. We will be releasing 2 episodes a month for a total of 24 each year. In 2023 we are switching our rhythm from last year and we are doing our normal PGA Tour conversations but we will also be doing CGF Staff highlights as well. We are pumped for all that the Lord is doing in the world of golf and are pumped that you are along for the ride with us!Follow us on social media and check out our website.Instagram - @CollegeGolfFellowshipFacebook - College Golf FellowshipTwitter - @CGFTweetWebsite - CollegeGolfFellowship.comEmail - Podcast@CollegeGolfFellowship.com

Welcome to the bonus season of CGF Staff Highlights! We have 28 staff all over the country and we are going to be highlighting one CGF Staff a month until we work through every single staff member. This episode is the second in this series of episodes and we are highlighting CGF Staff Travis Woolf. We talk through his 10 years with CGF, how his life was impacted by CGF, his college golf years at TCU and so much more! We will be releasing 2 episodes a month for a total of 24 each year. In 2023 we are switching our rhythm from last year and we are doing our normal PGA Tour conversations but we will also be doing CGF Staff highlights as well. We are pumped for all that the Lord is doing in the world of golf and are pumped that you are along for the ride with us!Follow us on social media and check out our website.Instagram - @CollegeGolfFellowshipFacebook - College Golf FellowshipTwitter - @CGFTweetWebsite - CollegeGolfFellowship.comEmail - Podcast@CollegeGolfFellowship.com

In this episode our hosts Toby Ragland and Jayce Barber interview Korn Ferry Tour Professional Jimmy Stanger! Jimmy has been a friend of CGF for many years and even went to 5 CGF Retreats during his time at the University of Virginia. Jimmy shares many stories about golf and faith and one of the best golf stories is about his win at the ACC Championship, This is a great episode with some incredible stories... let us know what you think by reviewing us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

We will be releasing 2 episodes a month for a total of 24 each year. In 2023 we are switching our rhythm from last year and we are doing our normal PGA Tour conversations but we will also be doing CGF Staff highlights as well. We are pumped for all that the Lord is doing in the world of golf and are pumped that you are along for the ride with us!

Follow us on social media and check out our website.

Instagram - @CollegeGolfFellowship

Facebook - College Golf Fellowship

Twitter - @CGFTweet

Website - CollegeGolfFellowship.com

Email - Podcast@CollegeGolfFellowship.com

Welcome to the bonus season of CGF Staff Highlights! We have 28 staff all over the country and we are going to be highlighting one CGF Staff a month until we work through every single staff member. This episode is the first in this series of episodes and we are highlighting CGF Vice President Stephen Bunn. We talk through his 25 years with CGF and how it has changed since the beginning, what he's up to now in the world of golf and his personal testimony. You are not going to want to miss this!

We will be releasing 2 episodes a month for a total of 24 each year. In 2023 we are switching our rhythm from last year and we are doing our normal PGA Tour conversations but we will also be doing CGF Staff highlights as well. We are pumped for all that the Lord is doing in the world of golf and are pumped that you are along for the ride with us!

Follow us on social media and check out our website.

Instagram - @CollegeGolfFellowship

Facebook - College Golf Fellowship

Twitter - @CGFTweet

Website - CollegeGolfFellowship.com

Email - Podcast@CollegeGolfFellowship.com

In this episode our host Toby Ragland, Jayce Barber and CGF Vice President Stephen Bunn interview 5-Time PGA Tour winner Jonathan Byrd! Jonathan has been a friend of CGF for a close to 24 years and has been discipled by Stephen during his time on the PGA Tour. Jonathan went to Clemson where he was one of the best amateur golfers in the world and has had an incredible professional career. This is a great episode with some incredible stories... let us know what you think by reviewing us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

We will be releasing 2 episodes a month for a total of 24 each year. In 2023 we are switching our rhythm from last year and we are doing our normal PGA Tour conversations but we will also be doing CGF Staff highlights as well. We are pumped for all that the Lord is doing in the world of golf and are pumped that you are along for the ride with us!

Follow us on social media and check out our website.

Instagram - @CollegeGolfFellowship

Facebook - College Golf Fellowship

Twitter - @CGFTweet

Website - CollegeGolfFellowship.com

Email - Podcast@CollegeGolfFellowship.com