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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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Physical Retail’s Next Infrastructure Layer: Item-Level Intelligence with Radar
June 4, 2026

Physical retail is under pressure to become as measurable and responsive as e-commerce. While retailers have spent years optimizing digital channels with real-time data, store teams have often had to make decisions with incomplete inventory visibility and delayed operational signals. That gap matters because stores still account for 80% of U.S. retail sales, making…

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From Institutional Excellence to Population-Level Access: How Pakistan Can Bridge Its Healthcare Divide
June 1, 2026

Healthcare systems are under pressure almost everywhere, but the strain is especially visible in lower-resource settings where demand is rising faster than infrastructure. In Pakistan, that pressure is playing out across a system that has to serve more than 250 million people with limited public investment. Public health spending remains below 1% of GDP,…

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Scaling Experiential Learning in the Curriculum: How Iron Range Engineering Transformed Engineering Education
June 1, 2026

Engineering has transformed nearly every part of modern life, from the phones in our pockets to the systems powering global industry. But the way engineers are educated has often moved far more slowly than the profession itself. Employers are asking for graduates who can navigate ambiguity, communicate across teams, and contribute meaningfully from the…

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When Geography Meets Purpose: How One Move Reshaped a Vascular Surgeon’s Career
May 28, 2026

Medicine isn’t what it used to be—not for the people practicing it. Independent physicians are becoming the exception, not the norm, as more doctors move into hospital systems, corporate groups, and academic networks. At the same time, the pipeline of specialists isn’t keeping pace with growing patient needs, particularly in complex fields like vascular…

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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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