Canal Shores – a staple of the public golf scene in Chicago – is about to undergo a major facelift. But this is more than just a standard golf course renovation, it’s a whole new way of thinking about how a golf course can connect with its surrounding community. Learn more about this new model for community golf in this interview with Josh Lesnik of KemperSports.
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Editor In Chief at Plugged In Golf
Matt Saternus is the founder and editor in chief of Plugged In Golf. He has coached hundreds of golfers, from beginners to aspiring professionals, and has extensive experience in golf equipment testing, club fitting, course management, and instruction. Matt has over 16 years of golf industry experience and has tested thousands of golf equipment, gear, hardware, and more.
He founded Plugged In Golf in 2013 with the goal of helping all golfers play better and enjoy the game more.
Matt lives in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with his wife and two daughters.
He founded Plugged In Golf in 2013 with the goal of helping all golfers play better and enjoy the game more.
Matt lives in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with his wife and two daughters.
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Great article! I’m a big fan of podcasting and this one was really informative.