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Why Indiana Is a Hidden Gem for Golf Trips | Josh Levitats, JEL Golf Travel
On today's show I sat down with Josh Levitats, founder and CEO of JEL Golf Travel, the only Indiana-based golf tour operator that builds golf trips and positions Indiana as a hidden-gem golf destination. Levitats shares how he got into golf at a young age, moved from Miami to Carmel, and began informally booking group golf trips in 2019 before officially launching his company in 2023. He explains how he plans itineraries and packages that combine tee times, lodging, transportation, and off-course experiences, emphasizing that the best part of a golf trip is the post-round camaraderie. Our conversation highlights Indiana golf draws like the Brickyard, French Lick, Purdue's Kampen-Cosler Course, the Pete Dye golf trail, and the need to consolidate and better market Indiana's golf offerings. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - How JEL Golf Travel First Started - Building Perfect Golf Destination Packages - Hidden Gem Golf Courses in Indiana - Bucket List Golf Trips Thank you to our partners: Kelley School of Business Indy Grills Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Golf Trip Philosophy 01:45 Guest Introduction: Josh Levitats, JEL Golf Travel 02:47 Moving To Indiana 03:26 Golf Origins 05:13 First Trips And Logistics 09:00 Tour Operator Explained 13:34 From Friends To Clients 15:30 Building Indiana Golf Itineraries 16:57 Indy Golf Trip Blueprint 22:35 Marketing Pete Dye Trail 24:57 Private Courses and Augusta 28:46 Indiana Golf Stories 32:48 Why Midwest Golf 33:59 Walking Golf Trip Grind 34:45 Bucket List Trip Costs 36:17 Why Use a Trip Planner 37:42 Indiana Hidden Gem Courses 39:34 High School Golf Course Debate 43:15 Southern Indiana Golf Experiences 45:08 Golf Houses and St. George 46:16 Wellness Retreat and Hot Springs 50:37 Trail Running Detour 52:08 Indy Trip Must Dos 54:13 Marketing Indiana Golf Better 56:35 Par Three Vibes 57:04 Indiana Rapid Fire 59:06 Dream Destinations and Origins 01:02:29 Hidden Gem and Hoosier Shoutouts 01:04:34 PGA vs LIV Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
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