Shannon Mercer and I sit down with Sean Ferris, Tournament Director at Desert Mountain Golf Club in Scottsdale.   Listen in as he gives us an insider’s perspective on the logistics of running a club with seven golf courses, from scheduling challenging tee times to ensuring members get to experience each unique course.   An experienced golfer himself, Sean doesn't shy away from revealing which course he finds most challenging and how the toughest holes can transform into your most memorable experiences in the sport.   Sean gives us the ins-and-outs of Desert Mountain’s golf program for ladies, including an innovative Friday night initiative for working women, a nine-hole league, and an inclusive bridge program for beginners. He also talks about some fun new, camaraderie-fostering initiatives he’s been putting into place at member guest tournaments.   Sean explains the different member guest formats, particularly the ever-successful team format, structured to prioritize pace of play. He also talks about utilizing technology for scoring, and why the humble paper scorecard isn't going anywhere anytime soon.   About Sean Ferris: Sean Ferris graduated from Ferris State University with a Professional Golf management degree, and started his career as a PGA golf professional at Desert Mountain Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona. As a Head Professional at courses in California and Arizona, he has always encouraged and supported junior golf programs. Sean has served junior golf in many capacities over the years and was named the “Junior Golf Leader of the Year” by the Southwest Section PGA in 2004. Currently, Sean is the Golf Pass and Online Activities Director for the Southwest Section PGA.   Connect with the Guests: Sean Ferris: Instagram | Desert Mountain Shannon Mercer: Instagram   To sign up for our free competition training online mini-course – One Week Out, please visit: OneWeekOutChallenge.com   **GIVEAWAY ALERT** Click HERE to enter your name into the Dallas Shootout Swag Bag Giveaway   For more information on our 2024 retreats and tournaments, please visit: CompeteConfidenceGolf.com Subscribe to our FREE Female Golfer Facebook Group: First T Crew [Behind the Scenes of Women’s Golf]   Get in touch! Instagram: @tori_totlis TikTok: @tori_totlis YouTube: @tori.totlis Website: CompeteConfidenceGolf.com   Be sure you are subscribed to our podcast to automatically receive the NEW episodes weekly!!!