#2 - Agustín Piza: "Is what you think you know, actually correct?”

Agustín Piza is a man of the world. From Scottish academic roots to his international award-winning architecture practice, Agustín talked honestly about his journey to becoming one of the most influential people in the golf industry today.

From unexpected friendships with UK music icons to designing family friendly golf 'playgrounds', Agustin discusses opening our thinking to help us grow as individuals, and to develop the game for the future.

We loved our conversation with Agustin and here’s some interesting bits to listen out for....

2.30mins How CONTROVERSIAL is Gather going to be? How much 'poking of the bear' will there be?

5mins Here's a great intro article to learn more about Agustin from the Edinburgh University Alumni website.

7.50mins Agustin talks about the influence of music on his work designing golf facilities, including his favourite Brazilian artist and Paul Heaton from The Beautiful South here.

13.45mins How can golf develop in Latin America?

15.45mins The Elephant in the Room for this chat and why “the most dangerous thing out there, in any subject, is the illusion of knowledge”.

21.20mins Why the blank sheet of paper for golf in some countries in Latin America, is absolutely a blessing and an opportunity.

27mins How people in Latin America have traditionally “learned” about golf and the goal to build truly public golf facilities around Mexico.

30.45mins The legacy, urban legend and current state of the Olympic Golf Course in Rio, Brazil.

35.25mins Why the ‘one size fits all’ approach doesn’t work for the golf industry in Latin America.

37mins Why would I design for the golfer? I want to design for the non-golfer!

43.30mins How can we build golf courses that are multi-use for all kinds of people?

47.30mins When does creativity stop for us as adults?

53.30mins Agustin’s number one message to people aspiring to progress in the industry.

More interesting links to Agustin’s work:

Wellness Golf Chable by Piza Golf.

First Tee Mexico - the first nine Chapters.

Agustin is involved as an Innovation Consultant for the G2 Academy.

Agustin’s TED Talk (Spanish).

Connect with Agustin:

Website: www.pizagolf.com 

Instagram: @pizagolf

Facebook: @agustinpizaarquitecto

Twitter: @arqpiza

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