In this episode, Mason Reed speaks with Chad Pfeifer and Mike Browne. They share their compelling personal stories as injured veterans, revealing how golf became a powerful avenue for both recovery and competitive spirit after their military service.

The conversation highlights the camaraderie among wounded U.S. and U.K. soldiers participating in the Simpson Cup, an event hosted by the On Course Foundation. This foundation is dedicated to helping injured veterans find connections and employment within the golf industry, underscoring the sport's significant impact beyond the greens.

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In this episode, Mason Reed interviews John Kaczkowski, president and CEO of the Western Golf Association and the Evans Scholars Foundation. John shares his personal journey from growing up in Wisconsin, playing golf, and eventually moving into the golf industry after starting out in the corporate world.

The WGA, founded in 1899, runs championship golf events to fund the Evans Scholars Foundation, which provides full tuition and housing scholarships to youth caddies. The program was started by Chick Evans in 1930, inspired by his own struggles to afford college. John and Mason discuss the importance of education, why it's beneficial for golfers to take caddies, and what the future of the WGA might hold.

You can learn more about supporting the Western Golf Association and the Evans Scholars Foundation at their website or on Instagram: @wgaesf.

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In this episode, Mason Reed interviews presenter and commentator Iona Stephen, who is a frequent contributor to networks including CBS and Sky Sports and host of her own YouTube series, On the Road With Iona. Iona shares her journey from starting out as a professional golfer to becoming a prominent broadcaster in the golf world. She discusses the challenges of balancing her travel schedule, the intricacies of golf broadcasting, and the importance of teamwork behind the scenes.

Iona also opens up about the injury that ended her playing career, her decision to share her story publicly, and how she found new opportunities in life after golf. As she shares her transformative journey with golf, she shows how she redefined her relationship with the sport after such a challenging period. She reflects on her childhood influences that shaped her drive and determination, her unique position in the broadcasting world, and her commitment to storytelling that captures the essence of golf.

Invested in the Game is an original podcast from Charles Schwab. For more on the show, visit schwab.com/TheGame.

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Data contained herein from third party providers is obtained from what are considered reliable source. However, its accuracy, completeness or reliability cannot be guaranteed and Charles Schwab & Co. expressly disclaims any liability, including incidental or consequential damages, arising from errors or omissions in this publication.

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