In this episode of Fast Forward STL, host Keith Alper speaks with Ed Glotzbach, Tournament Chairperson of the 2026 BMW Championship, coming to Bellerive Country Club August 18–23. Glotzbach shares lessons from a career that includes leadership roles at Southwestern Bell/AT&T, TPI, and Spire Energy before taking listeners behind the scenes of the years of planning behind the scenes of the years of planning behind the BMW Championship. He discusses the local businesses helping bring the tournament to life, its economic and charitable impact, the importance of putting eyes on St. Louis, and what fans can expect this August. Tune in to hear his leadership lessons and thoughts on how the championship can help move the region forward. Watch on YouTube, and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform. Love the show? Be sure to follow or subscribe.

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