Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this episode, Mason Reed speaks with Brendon Thomas, founder and publisher of The Golfer’s Journal. Brendon’s background as a surf journalist eventually led him to pitching the idea of starting a golf magazine that defied the conventional wisdom at the time.
Brendon and Mason discuss the similarities between surfing and golf, why surfers are drawn to golf, and the difficulty involved in trying to master the game of golf. Brendon reflects on the way print publications can help create culture, how publications can exist without relying on advertising, and how to build a community of members.
If you want to learn more about The Golfer’s Journal and the work Brendon does, check out GolfersJournal.com (golfersjournal.com/) . You can also watch a film about Brendon as part of Schwab’s Challengers series (content.schwab.com/web/retail/public/corporatesponsorships/challengers-video-brendon-thomas.html?CAT=All) .
Invested in the Game is an original podcast from Charles Schwab (https://schwab.com) . For more on the show, visit schwab.com/TheGame (schwab.com/learn/invested-in-the-game) .
If you enjoy the show, please leave a rating or review on Apple Podcasts (http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1810238683) .
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The comments, views, and opinions expressed in the presentation are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of Charles Schwab.
Data contained herein from third party providers is obtained from what are considered reliable source. However, its accuracy, completeness or reliability cannot be guaranteed and Charles Schwab & Co. expressly disclaims any liability, including incidental or consequential damages, arising from errors or omissions in this publication.
All corporate names and market data shown above are for illustrative purposes only and are not a recommendation, offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security.
Investing involves risk, including loss of principal.
The Golfer’s Journal is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (CS&Co.). Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (CS&Co.) has not reviewed the book and makes no representations about its content.
Apple, the Apple logo, iPad, iPhone, and Apple Podcasts are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
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In this episode, Mason Reed speaks with Brendon Thomas, founder and publisher of The Golfer’s Journal. Brendon’s background as a surf journalist eventually led him to pitching the idea of starting a golf magazine that defied the conventional wisdom at the time.
Brendon and Mason discuss the similarities between surfing and golf, why surfers are drawn to golf, and the difficulty involved in trying to master the game of golf. Brendon reflects on the way print publications can help create culture, how publications can exist without relying on advertising, and how to build a community of members.
If you want to learn more about The Golfer’s Journal and the work Brendon does, check out GolfersJournal.com (golfersjournal.com/) . You can also watch a film about Brendon as part of Schwab’s Challengers series (content.schwab.com/web/retail/public/corporatesponsorships/challengers-video-brendon-thomas.html?CAT=All) .
Invested in the Game is an original podcast from Charles Schwab (https://schwab.com) . For more on the show, visit schwab.com/TheGame (schwab.com/learn/invested-in-the-game) .
If you enjoy the show, please leave a rating or review on Apple Podcasts (http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1810238683) .
Important Disclosures
The comments, views, and opinions expressed in the presentation are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of Charles Schwab.
Data contained herein from third party providers is obtained from what are considered reliable source. However, its accuracy, completeness or reliability cannot be guaranteed and Charles Schwab & Co. expressly disclaims any liability, including incidental or consequential damages, arising from errors or omissions in this publication.
All corporate names and market data shown above are for illustrative purposes only and are not a recommendation, offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security.
Investing involves risk, including loss of principal.
The Golfer’s Journal is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (CS&Co.). Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (CS&Co.) has not reviewed the book and makes no representations about its content.
Apple, the Apple logo, iPad, iPhone, and Apple Podcasts are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
Spotify and the Spotify logo are registered trademarks of Spotify AB.
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