Golf Talk Live: Season 14 - Episode 8

Revolutionizing Golf: The Future of Rewards and Community with Jared Phillips

Get ready to see golf in a whole new light! In this episode, Jared Phillips, CEO and co-founder of GolfN, shares how his innovative platform is transforming the way players engage, earn, and connect — breaking down barriers and building a community rooted in fun, accessibility, and value.

In this episode:How GolfN bridges traditional golf with Web3, rewards, and fintechThe story behind Jared’s passion for making golf more accessible and engagingThe mechanics of the golf rewards ecosystem—points, perks, and partnershipsHow the app encourages community feedback and user-driven growthThe importance of transparency, simplicity, and shared value in modern golf techThe future plans: expanding inclusivity, events, and deeper community involvementWhy player engagement is key—75 logins per month on average!The role of partnerships in growing the platform and rewarding brandsInsights into membership tiers and how users can benefit at every levelTimestamps:

00:00 - Is golf entering the Web3 era? Jared Phillips explains

01:26 - Introducing Jared Phillips and the future of golf rewards

02:24 - Jared’s background and early memories with golf

05:19 - How Jared’s upbringing influenced his vision for GolfN

09:24 - The inspiration behind creating a community-driven rewards platform

12:25 - Why golf needs more shared value and how GolfN fills that gap

15:04 - The credit card miles model applied to golf rewards

17:01 - How engagement fuels earning points and community loyalty

20:35 - Partnering with brands like Srixon, Titleist, and Lab to benefit users