George Esquivel started making shoes for himself and some friends, up-and-coming musicians in Southern California. Soon, Hollywood came calling. And it wasn’t just celebrities who took notice. A film financier did, too. He said he wanted to invest in the company, but George soon realized his intentions weren’t what they seemed. Join Ben and special guest host Kathleen Griffith as they speak to George about the rise of Esquivel Designs. Hear what a meeting with Anna Wintour is really like, and what happens when you’re betrayed by someone inside your company. These are The Unshakeables. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
Paradise in the Pines is a podcast about the people, places and stories that make this destination the Home of American Golf. While the Pinehurst Area is known worldwide for golf, the destination has a vibe all its own and beckons all travelers to experience the charm, history and culture unlike any other place in North Carolina.
Paradise in the Pines is a podcast about the people, places and stories that make this destination the Home of American Golf. While the Pinehurst Area is known worldwide for golf, the destination has a vibe all its own and beckons all travelers to experience the charm, history and culture unlike any other place in North Carolina.
Millions of people love to play golf, but there is arguably no one more passionate about playing golf on as many courses as possible than Greg Ohlendorf. And we're are not just talking any golf courses. Ohlendorf is the second person to play Golf Magazine's World Top 100 Courses and Golfweek's Top 100 Modern and Classic Golf Courses. He's also played in all 50 states, more than 1,000 courses and in 16 countries. All that travel and he now calls Pinehurst home! Author of the book "Global Golf Travels," Ohlendorf set his clubs down recently to enter the Paradise in the Pines podcast to talk about his golf adventures, his favorite courses, and what motivates him to play the best golf courses in the world. @golfweek @golfcom @GolfChannel @visitnc #visitnc Explore the podcast…
North Carolina ranks as the fifth most-visited state in the U.S., welcoming approximately 43 million visitors in 2023. The state's tourism efforts are driven by VisitNC, part of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina. Scott Peacock, the Director of Marketing for VisitNC, works alongside state tourism director Wit Tuttell and the VisitNC team to implement strategies that attract visitors and boost spending across the state. The Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen Area CVB collaborates closely with VisitNC to ensure statewide promotions also highlight the Sandhills region, known as the Home of American Golf. In this episode of Paradise in the Pines, Scott Peacock shares insights into VisitNC's mission, the ongoing effects of Hurricane Helene, and what’s ahead for North Carolina tourism in 2025. @visitnc #visitnc…
From the battlefield of Iraq and Afghanistan to the plush confines of The Country Club of North Carolina, Joe Steadman has quite the story to tell. Throughout it all, the one common denominator and glue that has kept him going is the game of golf. From his youth growing up in upstate New York to his current role as the director of instruction at CCNC, Steadman has been a student of the game and his passion is paying off. Recently, Steadman was named to Golf Digest's list of the Best Young Teachers in America for 2025-26. In this episode of the award-winning Paradise in the Pines, Steadman talks about his love for golf, his teaching style and his plans to grow the game lesson by lesson. @GolfDigest #homeofamericangolf @visitnc #visitnc @usga…
Cassy Tully could be considered the female version of LeRoy Neiman. Her artwork celebrates the style, captures the memories, and preserves the legacies of majestic golf courses, prestigious properties, and private patrons. Her championship golf art includes works for the USGA, PGA of America, Veteran Golfers Association, and the Arnold Palmer Foundation. She created official artwork for the 2020 Ryder Cup, which took place at Whistling Straits, very close to where she's from in Wisconsin. Tully recently moved to the Pinehurst area and opened a new studio in downtown Aberdeen. Cassy’s mission is to use her talent to give back and make a difference. In this Paradise in the Pines episode, Tully talks about her work, her move to the Home of American Golf, and her love for the game! @visitnc @usga @PGATOUR @PGAofAmerica #homeofamericangolf #visitnc…
Survivalist, Ninja, the Black MacGyver! His name is Hakim Isler, the nation's premier professional African-American survival expert. He is most notably recognized for his appearances on Discovery Channel's Naked & Afraid, Naked & Afraid XL, and FOX's Kicking & Screaming. A man of many skills, Hakim is a decorated combat war veteran, Ninja sixth degree black belt, certified close-protection specialist and professional self-defense & combat weapons instructor. Now a Moore County resident, his new business, The SOIL Foundation, provides individuals and families an opportunity to unplug, regroup, and heal through contact with nature today in order to prevent mental health struggles tomorrow. Check out the latest episode of Paradise in the Pines! @visitnc #visitnc #sandhillsnc #survivaltraining @nakedandafraiduncensored6131…
Our U.S. Open series of podcasts continues this week with Angela Moser. She was the lead designer of Pinehurst No. 10, the resort's newest golf course in nearly three decades. While Tom Doak receives credit as the main designer, Moser played a daily and intricate role in building and shaping the course which opened in April to rave reviews. Moser is immensely talented as a landscape architect and golf course designer but does so in a male-dominated industry. Originally from Germany, Moser has traveled the world under Doak's guidance for more than 10 years and has more than earned the respect of her boss and her peers. Check out the latest Paradise in the Pines from the U.S. Open as Moser talks about creating Pinehurst No. 10 and how she made her way within the golf industry. @pinehurstresort @GolfDigest @GolfChannel @visitnc #visitnc #homeofamericangolf…
If you watch WRAL-TV weekdays in the morning, or at noon, you've seen him. If you play golf in the Pinehurst area, you may have seen him walking our area courses (he's easy to spot as a lefty). Jeff Hogan has called the Raleigh area home for six years and while he's a trusted news source at the Big 5, he's also an avid golfer and loves to tee it up inside the Home of Amercian Golf every chance he gets, especially with our podcast host! In our final Paradise in the Pines broadcast from this year's U.S. Open site at Pinehurst No. 2, Hogan talks about covering a major golf event, the current state of his game and how he'd tame the untamable No. 2... @usga @pinehurstresort @WRAL5 #homeofamericangolf #visitnc @visitnc…
Ryan Lavner is living his best life and dream job as a golf reporter for Golf Channel and NBC Sports. In our continuing series of Paradise in the Pines podcasts recorded on-site at the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2, Lavner talks about his career on the road covering the PGA Tour and other aspects of the golf industry. We also learn how he fared playing No. 2 for the first time and whom he rates as the "best dressed" talent on the Golf Channel set between Brandel Chamblee, Rich Lerner and Todd Lewis! Check out the latest episode of Paradise in the Pines! For more information on the Home of American Golf, visit www.HomeofGolf.com. @pinehurstresort @usga @GolfChannel @NBCSports @visitnc #visitnc #homeofamericangolf #sandhillsnc…
Our special on-location U.S. Open podcast series continues this week with someone who has perhaps the most memorable tie to the championship. Mike Hicks was the long-time caddie for Payne Stewart and had a front row seat for all the drama that unfolded during the final round of the 1999 U.S. Open. In this episode of Paradise in the Pines from Pinehurst No. 2, Hicks recalls that epic final round, Payne's historic final putt and how much he misses his good friend... @pinehurstresort @usga @visitnc #visitnc #homeofamericangolf…
Ann Ligouri is an icon in sports broadcasting. Host, executive producer, and owner of the award-winning Sports Innerview cable series, an original sports talk show host on WFAN New York and the Golf Channel, Ann covers golf from the major championships to various PGA Tour and LPGA Tour events. Ann is a recipient of the Met Golf Writers Association's Winnie Palmer Award among a long list of career accolades and accomplishments. We caught up with Ann at the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 at our special championship Paradise in the Pines broadcast location. @usga @pinehurstresort @visitnc #usopen #pinehurst #visitnc Explore the podcast…
Imagine playing in your first PGA TOUR event and it just happens to be at the U.S. Open. Oh, and its also in your hometown! That's exactly what's happening to Southern Pines native Michael McGowan. The son of former PGA TOUR player Pat McGowan and grandson of the legendary Peggy Kirk Bell, McGowan grew up around Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club, played collegiately at UNC and is now poised to compete with the world's best golfers on the game's grandest stage at historic Pinehurst No. 2. Will we see a storybook ending on championship Sunday? Check out the latest Paradise in the Pines as we take a moment with McGowan and his performance coach Veronica Karaman to talk about how he made the field for the 124th U.S. Open, his nine-year journey on mini tours to make his debut this week on the PGA TOUR and how he truly believes he can win the championship! @usga @PGATOUR @visitnc @pinehurstresort #homeofamericangolf For more podcasts, visit www.homeofgolf.com…
If you visit or reside in the Pinehurst area, or Moore County in general, you likely have seen the work of Bob Koontz and his team from KoontzJones Design. As a landscape architect and planner, some examples of his team's work include USGA's Golf House Pinehurst, Golf Pride's Global Innovation headquarters, Pinehurst No. 10, Morganton Park (where the new Target resides), and the new Graybull Club golf course in Nebraska as part of the Dormie Network. A native of Northern Virginia, Koontz and his family moved to Southern Pines in the early 2000s, so he has seen and has been a part of the growth of Moore County the last 20 years. In this episode of Paradise in the Pines, Koontz talks about current projects, the new Autoport motorsports race course near Robbins and what he sees in the years ahead inside the Home of American Golf. For more podcasts, go to www.homeofgolf.com/podcast @visitnc @usga #landscapearchitecture…
Dan Van Horn is the President and Founder of U.S. Kids Golf. What started as a father simply trying to make golf easier and more enjoyable for his kids has become the world’s leading provider of kids’ golf equipment, tournaments, and development best practices in the world. Since 2018, U.S. Kids Golf has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Businesses in golf by the National Golf Foundation. In 2022, Golf Business Magazine stated “no organization has done more to grow the game of golf than U.S. Kids Golf. It’s not even close.” The annual U.S. Kids World Championships will mark its 19th year competing inside the Home of American Golf and annually brings together some of the best junior golfers from all 50 states and more than 30 countries. The event has an estimated $16.5 million economic impact on the Pinehurst area. Check out this episode of Paradise in the Pines as Dan Van Horn talks about the growth of U.S. Kids Golf, how much Pinehurst has played a role in his success, and what the future holds for the organization.…
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