“I live by a constant state of resignation” Urban Golf Founder James Day’s Journey from Golf Pro to Golf Entrepreneur
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In this episode of Pints of View Gary Goldsmith talks to James Day, Golf Entrepreneur. They discuss James' journey from being a golf pro to starting his successful business Urban Golf. James talks about how he got the idea for Urban Golf after seeing indoor golf centres while travelling in Norway. He discusses the challenges of starting the business in a small space in Soho and expanding over the years.
They also discuss James' passion for the game of golf and how it led him to different roles within the industry before setting up on his own. James shares details about developing his own technology for golf simulators and working with different companies to improve the realism.
In this episode you will hear:
- James' background in golf before becoming an entrepreneur
- The process of starting Urban Golf and its expansion
- Developments in golf simulator technology over the years
- Operating a business in the golf industry
- James' involvement in other golf-related ventures
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