Long courses - good for golf? Tips from Donald Trump's PGA Professional, and has Scottsdale become "Snottsdale"?

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Join podcast host Dave Berner who welcomes Illinois golf architect Todd Quinto, who says while PGA Tour venues keep getting longer, golf courses for Joe Public have gotten too long.

“We’re adding more senior tees than back tees,” says Quitno. “For the masses, I see more of a need for shorter golf courses, in the 6,400-yard range. It’s those middle-range golfers are the ones you need to market to the most.”

Noted PGA Professional Gary Wiren was recently hired by Trump Properties as the senior director of golf instruction and has helped The Donald himself with his game.

“Donald loves golf, but his time is so limited,” Dr. Wiren says. “He basically comes out, hits some balls and goes and plays. We make suggestions here and there, but he just doesn’t have the time to practice.”

Dr. Wiren also offers some golf tips on how to improve your game (hint: you’re not working on your short game enough).

Has Scottsdale, Arizona become “Snottsdale"? While city officials aren’t happy with their town’s recent nickname, West Coast Bureau Chief Chris Baldwin says they shouldn’t fight the image.

“I think it’s an image they should embrace,” Baldwin says. “They have a lot of restaurants that are snooty and expensive. The women have a lot of plastic surgery…it’s what a lot of high-end golfers are looking for. That’s the kind of meals they want and the kind of women they want.”

This week’s podcast is supported by Myrtle Beach Travel and Las Vegas Golf Travel.