Invested in the Game

About Invested in the Game

Every day, in every part of the world, people are drawn to the game of golf. And the ones who have poured their life into it—improving their game, innovating equipment, building new golf courses, using it as therapy, making it accessible to all—have fascinating stories to tell. At Schwab, we’ve been invested in the game for over 50 years, and we've always admired the people who dedicate their time, resources, and emotional energy into making golf what it is. Each episode of Invested in the Game explores the stories of these remarkable people who are moving the game forward. Visit schwab.com/TheGame to learn more. Podcasts are for informational purposes only. This channel is not monitored by Charles Schwab. Please visit schwab.com/ContactUs for contact options. (0425-CUP6)

Publisher

Charles Schwab

Category

business · society & culture · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Apr 2025

Latest episode

15 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

6 of 19 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   15 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Craig Kessler: LPGA Commissioner

   LPGA Commissioner Craig Kessler shares the tour's strategy for bold growth and elevating women's golf's cultural significance in this interview.

2. 

   1 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Tron Carter: Co-Founder, No Laying Up

   Mason Reed interviews Tron Carter, co-founder of No Laying Up, about building a leading golf media brand from a shared passion.

3. 

   21 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Michael Bamberger: Journalist & Author

   Journalist and author Michael Bamberger shares his lifetime of golf experiences with host Mason Reed, offering unique insights into the sport.

4. 

   16 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Michael Keiser Jr.: Golf Course Developer

   Michael Keiser Jr. shares how modern destination golf cultivates connection through nature, community, and shared experiences in this interview.

5. 

   26 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Kevin Kisner: PGA TOUR Player & Broadcaster

   PGA TOUR player and broadcaster Kevin Kisner shares how grit and a unique path defined his career and his transition into broadcasting.

6. 

   19 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Tom Coyne: Writer

   Author Tom Coyne shares his journey of saving and co-owning a historic golf course, detailing his experiences in his latest book.

7. 

   27 Jan 2026

   Evan Schiller: Golf Course Photographer

   Golf course photographer Evan Schiller joins Mason Reed for a discussion about his path toward a unique career and what elements make for a great photo.

8. 

   23 Dec 2025

   Brendon Thomas: The Golfer’s Journal

   Mason Reed interviews Brendon Thomas about his journey from being a surf journalist to founding The Golfers Journal.

9. 

   9 Dec 2025

   Bernhard Langer: Pro Golfer

   Mason Reed speaks with World Golf Hall of Fame member Bernhard Langer, a two-time Masters champion and the most dominant player in PGA TOUR Champions history.

10. 

    25 Nov 2025

    Chad Pfeifer & Mike Browne: Simpson Cup

    Chad Pfeifer and Mike Browne share the inspiring story of injured veterans who compete in the Simpson Cup.

11. 

    11 Nov 2025

    John Kaczkowski: President & CEO, Western Golf Association

    John Kaczkowski, president & CEO of the Western Golf Association, shares the inspiring story of how and why his organization sends caddies to college on full scholarships.

12. 

    28 Oct 2025

    Iona Stephen: Golfer & TV Presenter

    Pro golfer and broadcaster Iona Stephen joins the show to discuss storytelling, sports journalism, and more.

13. 

    15 Jul 2025

    Ben Griffin: PGA Tour Player

    Mason Reed speaks with PGA Tour breakout star Ben Griffin, who won the 2025 Charles Schwab Challenge.

14. 

    1 Jul 2025

    Sam Hahn: CEO, L.A.B. Golf

    Sam Hahn shares how he built the popular golf equipment company L.A.B Golf, what it was like watching J.J. Spaun's final putt at the 2025 U.S. Open, and more.

15. 

    17 Jun 2025

    Nick Schreiber: Founder, Old Barnwell

    Nick Schreiber talks about the process of building a mission-driven private golf course at Old Barnwell.

16. 

    3 Jun 2025

    Chuck Schwab on Life & Golf

    The founder of the Charles Schwab Corporation discusses his passion for golf and how it parallels life lessons.

17. 

    20 May 2025

    Dottie Pepper: LPGA Legend & CBS Announcer

    Lead walking reporter for CBS Golf and former pro Dottie Pepper discusses her path to the LPGA and beyond.

18. 

    6 May 2025

    Andy Johnson: Founder, Fried Egg Golf

    Andy Johnson, founder of Fried Egg Golf, explains what drew him to the game and how he turned his passion into a career.

19. 

    22 Apr 2025

    Introducing Invested in the Game

    Schwab's newest podcast, Invested in the Game, features true stories of people who are driving the game of golf forward.

Inside a recent episode

Craig Kessler: LPGA Commissioner

Published 15 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And 14 months in, I feel like this is the honor of a lifetime to be helping shape the future of the LPGA. And I think all of the challenges I just described turn out their massive opportunities. And what we said to ourselves as a leadership team here is let's think exponentially, not in terms of marginal improvement, but like, let's shoot our shot and really try and make a difference for the LPGA. So yeah, Instead of let's see if we can get 10% more rounds covered live. It's let's see if every tournament, every round we can get live coverage and the golf channel stepped up and it's happening. We said, let's see if we can elevate the quality of our broadcast. […]

Who has been a guest on Invested in the Game

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Craig Kessler
• Tron Carter
• Michael Bamberger
• Michael Keiser Jr
• Kevin Kisner

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

21 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 18 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

16

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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