Golf is booming, an unforeseen occurrence beginning with the COVID-19 pandemic and continuing into 2026. With that, courses are worth more and the value around them are on the rise. Commercial real estate expert Rick Flacksbarth from CityScapes Development in Fargo joins the show to discuss.

Golf is booming, an unforeseen occurrence beginning with the COVID-19 pandemic and continuing into 2026. With that, courses are worth more and the value around them are on the rise. Commercial real estate expert Rick Flacksbarth from CityScapes Development in Fargo joins the show to discuss.

Area sports writer and longtime golf radio host Jeff Kolpack joins 740 The Fan every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. for The Golf Show!

Throughout the golfing season, you’ll be able to hear the latest happenings in the golf competitor world and golf conditions for courses throughout the Red River Valley.

Area sports writer and longtime golf radio host Jeff Kolpack joins 740 The Fan every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. &ndash; 11:00 a.m. for The Golf Show!
Throughout the golfing season, you&rsquo;ll be able to hear the latest happenings in the golf competitor world and golf conditions for courses throughout the Red River Valley.

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The Golf Show with Jeff Kolpack

The Golf Show with Jeff Kolpack: 5/23/26: Golf and real estate with Rick Flacksbarth

Oxbow Country Club head professional Corey Herlickson is a veteran at his trade with the golf course in Hickson, North Dakota. And also in general viewpoints of the game like the PGA Tour issue of slow play.

Meanwhile, Eric Bachmeier is in his first year as the golf manager at another "O" course, Osgood Golf Course in southwest Fargo. The former North Dakota State football player joins the show as well as another young gun in the game — Gabe Benson at Concordia. He was named the Cobbers' head men's coach at just 22 years old after just finishing his career at North Dakota State.

Oxbow Country Club head professional Corey Herlickson is a veteran at his trade with the golf course in Hickson, North Dakota. And also in general viewpoints of the game like the PGA Tour issue of slow play.
Meanwhile, Eric Bachmeier is in his first year as the golf manager at another "O" course, Osgood Golf Course in southwest Fargo. The former North Dakota State football player joins the show as well as another young gun in the game &mdash; Gabe Benson at Concordia. He was named the Cobbers' head men's coach at just 22 years old after just finishing his career at North Dakota State.

The Golf Show with Jeff Kolpack: 7-25-26: Corey Herlickson on PGA Tour issues

It's hard to believe but the Orange Whip training aid that is the brainchild of Jim Hackenberg and Orange Whip Golf is 18 years old. The Grand Forks Central graduate built his company into one of the top golf training aid markets anywhere and continues to keep the company thriving.

Josh Persons also continues to thrive in golf. The Fargo North Dakota graduate and former professional, now 42, qualified for the United States Amateur Golf Tournament. He also shot a 27 on the front nine at Fargo Country Club this summer.

It's hard to believe but the Orange Whip training aid that is the brainchild of Jim Hackenberg and Orange Whip Golf is 18 years old. The Grand Forks Central graduate built his company into one of the top golf training aid markets anywhere and continues to keep the company thriving.
Josh Persons also continues to thrive in golf. The Fargo North Dakota graduate and former professional, now 42, qualified for the United States Amateur Golf Tournament. He also shot a 27 on the front nine at Fargo Country Club this summer.

The Golf Show with Jeff Kolpack: 7-18-2026: Orange Whip returns and Josh Persons

Souris Valley in Minot head professional and North Dakota Golf Association Hall of Fame member Steve Kottsick has started a quest to promote the 77 9-hole courses in the state: play them and find the best local cafe. 

In his annual appearance, retired North Dakota State professor Brad Strand shares his latest research and techniques into the science and psychology of golf. Do not underestimate the mental side of the sport.

Souris Valley in Minot head professional and North Dakota Golf Association Hall of Fame member Steve Kottsick has started a quest to promote the 77 9-hole courses in the state: play them and find the best local cafe.&nbsp;
In his annual appearance, retired North Dakota State professor Brad Strand shares his latest research and techniques into the science and psychology of golf. Do not underestimate the mental side of the sport.

The Golf Show with Jeff Kolpack: 5/23/26: Golf and real estate with Rick Flacksbarth

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