The Fairway to Retail Success: An AGM Podcast

046 From Buyer to Vendor Partner: Building Stronger Relationships in Golf Retail with Debbie Shatzer

In this episode of The Fairway to Retail Success: An AGM Podcast, Justine Cook sits down with Debbie Shatzer, Territory and Strategic Sales Manager with Mint Green, the U

045 Retail at the Home of Golf: Leading a Global Brand at St Andrews Links with Kevin Liddle

In this episode of The Fairway to Retail Success, Justine Cook is joined by Kevin Liddle, Head of Retail at St Andrews Links, to explore what it takes to lead retail at o

044 Building Community Through Retail with Christa Abbott

In this conversation, we welcome Christa Abbott, AGM South Central Regional Director and Merchandise Manager at Oak Tree Country Club in Edmond, Oklahoma. With nearly two

043 Trendsetting Retail & Member Experiences with Alecia Lane, AGM Secretary/Treasurer

Join us as we welcomes Alecia Lane, Director of Retail at Quail West Golf & Country Club and AGM Secretary/Treasurer, for a conversation about creating exceptional member

042 Inside Whistling Straits with 2026 AGM Merchandiser of the Year - Resorts: Steve Risler

In this episode of The Fairway to Retail Success, Justine Cook sits down with Steve Risler, Senior Manager of Golf Retail at Whistling Straits and the 2026 AGM Merchandis

041 From Fairways to Partnerships: Katie Wiedmar on Elevating Golf Retail from Both Sides

In this episode of The Fairway to Retail Success, Justine Cook sits down with Katie Wiedmar, National Sales Manager for Green Grass Sales at johnnie-O and the 2023 PGA Me

040 Mastering Golf Retail: Insights from Tracy Moffatt, 2025 AGM Educator of the Year and Adjunct Professor

We sat down with Tracy Moffatt, owner of K&K Consulting and Adjunct Professor at Florida Gulf Coast University, to explore her decades-long impact on golf retail and merc

039 2026 PGA Merchandiser of the Year - Resorts Jared Henzlik on Vendor Partnerships, Retail Strategy, and Success at Big Cedar Lodge

In this episode of The Fairway to Retail Success, we sat down with Jared Henzlik, PGA, Director of Retail at Big Cedar Lodge and the 2026 PGA of America Merchandiser of t

038 AGM’s Vice President Jennifer Roddy on Merchandising, Leadership, and Industry Growth

In this episode of The Fairway to Retail Success, Justine Cook sits down with Jennifer Roddy, AGM’s Vice President and Merchandise Manager at Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Res

037 Jackie Jacquemoud & Brett Moore Graham: Founding Members of the AGM Share Their Story

In this special episode of The Fairway to Retail Success, Justine Cook is joined by two of the founding members of the Association of Golf Merchandisers, Jackie Jacquemou

036 Live Fireside Chat with Susan Shade & Jake Lecky at the AGM Northeast Regional Event 2026

Join us for a special live episode of The Fairway to Retail Success, recorded during the AGM Northeast Regional Event at Baltusrol Golf Club on April 22, 2026. In this fi

035 Generations of Golf Retail: Ryan Austad’s Journey at Austad’s Golf

In this episode of The Fairway to Retail Success, we welcome Ryan Austad, President and CEO of Austad’s Golf, one of the country’s oldest family-owned golf retailers. Rya

034 Building Community Through Connection: A Conversation with Aimee Ganote of Capital City Club

In this episode of The Fairway to Retail Success, Justine Cook welcomes Aimee Ganote, Director of Retail at Capital City Club in Atlanta, GA. Aimee shares how her people-

033 Jodi Gascoigne on Driving Engagement and Results in Private Club Retail

Join Justine Cook on The Fairway to Retail Success as she sits down with Jodi Gascoigne, a South Florida retail leader whose two-decade career spans premier clubs includi

032 Balancing Creativity and Profitability: Inside Manasquan River’s Retail Success with Taylor Ramiz

In this episode of The Fairway to Retail Success, Justine Cook sits down with Taylor Ramiz, Golf Shop Manager at Manasquan River Golf Club in Brielle, New Jersey. A 2025

031 Evolving Retail at Kiawah Island Club with Devon Thew

Join us as we welcome Devon Thew, Director of Retail for Kiawah Island Club, who shares how she’s helped shape Kiawah’s multi-location retail program into a dynamic and c

030 Leadership That Lasts: Ed Winiecki, PGA on Mentorship, Creativity, and Growth

Join us as we welcome Ed Winiecki, PGA, Assistant Executive Director of the Southern California PGA Section, who shares insights from his remarkable career in golf leader

029 2026 AGM International Merchandiser of the Year for Public Facilities: Kathryn Alter’s Heart-Driven Retail Leadership at Arrowood Golf Course

In this episode of The Fairway to Retail Success, host Justine Cook sits down with Kathryn Alter, Golf Shop Manager and Buyer for Arrowood Golf Course in Oceanside, Calif

028 Be Better Today: How Bonnie Hamilton Built a Culture of Creativity at Washington Golf & Country Club

In this episode of The Fairway to Retail Success, we sit down with Bonnie Hamilton, Director of Retail at Washington Golf & Country Club in Arlington, VA. With a fashion

027 Bringing Retail to Life: Storytelling, Trends, and “Third Space” Inspiration with Ann Cantrell

In this episode of The Fairway to Retail Success, host Justine Cook is joined by Ann Cantrell, Associate Professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology and owner of Ann