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Chip-N-Chat: Episode #7

Episode 7: From Augusta to Tacoma

We’re back—and this time, we’ve brought company.

In Episode 7, we welcome our very first guest: Robert Silky, Golf & Business Operations Coordinator at Meadow Park Golf Course in Tacoma, WA. A PGA Member with experience at Gold Mountain, Chambers Bay, and Augusta National, Robert shares his big “why”, what keeps him grounded, and how golf can be a vehicle for leadership, community, and connection.

This episode marks a shift in our style—less polished perfection, more real conversation. You might hear a mic glitch, a bit of echo, or a few unfiltered moments. That’s because it’s Dakota’s first time editing three voices… and also because life doesn’t always come with clean audio.

We talk about:

  • Robert’s path from Augusta to Tacoma

  • Building community through golf operations

  • Storytelling, introspection, and leading with purpose

  • Tournaments and their impact

  • Par, handicap, and the math of play

  • Tangents (Roman Empires, fake ads, and more)

  • Taking up space and learning out loud

This one comes after a short break to care for mental health and family—especially Dakota’s dad, whose love of golf shaped the heart of this show.

We’re learning, growing, and grateful you’re here for it.

Huge thanks to Robert for sharing his story, his insights, and a few laughs along the way—we couldn’t have asked for a better first guest!

 
 
 

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Resource & Reference List

The following texts and tools serve as foundational resources in our exploration of golf as both a technical craft and a reflective practice. These works provide insights into the physical mechanics of the game, the psychological demands of competition, and the deeper symbolic dimensions of personal development through play.

  • ​PGA Level 1 Manuals
    Core instructional materials from the PGA of America offering comprehensive coverage of golf swing mechanics, teaching and coaching methodologies, facility operations, and player development principles.

  • The Science of Golf by Will Haskett
    A modern look into how data analytics, biomechanics, and sports science intersect to enhance golf performance, bridging the gap between tradition and innovation.

  • Every Shot Counts by Mark Broadie
    A transformative work introducing the “Strokes Gained” metric, this book redefines how players and coaches assess performance using statistical insights from professional play.

  • Golf is Not a Game of Perfect by Dr. Bob Rotella
    A foundational guide to the mental game, emphasizing confidence, focus, and emotional resilience for golfers at all levels.

  • Putting Out of Your Mind by Dr. Bob Rotella with Bob Cullen
    A deep dive into the mental strategies and visualizations that contribute to putting success, written by one of the game’s most trusted performance psychologists.

  • Golf’s Holy War by Brett Cyrgalis
    A compelling narrative that traces the ideological battle between golf traditionalists and modernists, examining the tension between feel and analytics in contemporary instruction.

  • Sandplay Therapy
    Referenced for its use in psychological and symbolic exploration, Sandplay Therapy provides a model for interpreting unconscious patterns and inner narratives—tools that can deepen reflective learning in golf coaching environments.

  • The Golfing Machine (Edition 7.2) by Homer Kelley
    A highly technical manual that dissects the golf swing into its component parts, offering a systematic and engineering-based approach to swing theory and application.

  • Five Lessons: The Modern Fundamentals of Golf by Ben Hogan
    A timeless classic detailing the essential elements of a powerful and repeatable golf swing, grounded in clarity, repetition, and elegance of form.

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