Episode 9 | Roberto Castro

The Atlanta Story

The Atlanta Story podcast features meaningful stories of Atlanta’s builders, creators, and entrepreneurs. In this episode Jon Birdsong sits down with Jon sits down with Professional Golfer, Podcaster, and burgeoning businessman Roberto Castro. Roberto was a 4 time All-American at Georgia Tech who studied Industrial Engineering before turning pro. In today’s episode we talk about his experiences and insights from The PGA Tour, how his curiosity in business is pulling him towards creative outlets such as podcasting, and about his continual hot takes on Twitter. Roberto also elaborates on growth opportunities in the golf space, the pros and cons to golf in Atlanta, and much much more.

The Atlanta Story is put together by the folks at Atlanta Ventures -- and we can’t wait to share some of the personalities behind the brand. Atlanta Ventures invests in entrepreneurs through community, content, and capital -- most notably through our Studio with companies like Greenzie and Intown Golf Club. We believe the best entrepreneurs learn from other great artists in different fields.

In this episode, we discuss…

1. What brought Roberto to Georgia Tech, and why did he stay in Atlanta for golf? (1:18)
2. Does the practice facility at Georgia Tech “move the needle” for recruiting? (3:22)
3. What are the pros and cons in Atlanta if being a professional golfer? (4:19)
4. What are some golf hacks for someone who has just moved to Atlanta? (6:17)
5. How does it feel to have a course record stolen? (8:00)
6. What are Roberto’s favorite tour stops throughout his career? (9:22)
7. Where did the creative inspiration of the podcast, The Course Record Show, spawn from? (10:26)
8. What is Roberto’s vision for the show? (11:46)
9. What is Roberto’s favorite golf podcast? (12:40)
10. What are the opportunities and what interested Roberto on the business side of golf? (13:51)
11. What are Roberto’s thoughts on non-green grass golf? (15:15)
12. Is there someone on tour that has a very good business sense? (17:22)
13. Are there golf folks that look for opportunities adjacent to the golf world? (20:02)
14. Did Roberto view the Wednesday programs as opportunities or more to get a practice round in? (21:27)
15. Where do some of Roberto’s hot Twitter and Instagram takes come from? (23:05)
16. What felt different about the most recent Ryder Cup? (24:44)
17. What framework did Roberto use to determine the top 10 courses in Georgia? (27:16)
18. What are some other interests of Roberto alongside graphic designing? (29:35)
19. What are some tips on golf travel and places people must go? (31:36)
20. What should the listeners know about the tour, and how has it changed pre and post family? (33:50)
21. Why Atlanta, and what has Atlanta done for Roberto? (36:27)

Resources discussed in this episode:

Castro Golf Consulting

Castro Record Show

Castro’s List of Top 10 Courses in Georgia

Twitter: @cicioCASTRO

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