In this episode, host Mark Roe connects with a legend in the golf industry, former CEO of the PGA of America, Joe Steranka. Joe discusses the evolution of golf during his time as CEO from 2005-2012 and the changes since then. Joe coins professional sport as the 'the original reality TV’ and talks about how can golf capitalize on this at a local level with the PGA professional leading the way. From reality tv to marketing and more, Joe shares just a glimpse of his expertise and the opportunity for PGA professionals to be at the helm of leadership and innovation for golf.

About Joe Steranka

Steranka Sports + Strategy is the strategy practice of Buffalo.Agency. Headquartered in the Washington, DC suburb of Reston, Va, and conveniently located near Dulles International Airport, Buffalo connects upscale sports and lifestyle brands with discerning audiences around the world.



Steranka Sports + Strategy led by Joe Steranka, CEO of the PGA of America from 2005 to 2012. Recognized for contributing to golf’s return to the Olympics, Steranka also led the global development of the PGA brand and built media platforms to elevate the Ryder Cup and PGA Championship. His near 40-year career in sports includes work with the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers and Washington Bullets, and sports agency ProServ where he directed communications strategies for Michael Jordan, VolvoTennis, Jimmy Connors, Major Indoor Soccer League and the late Payne Stewart.