Dave Allen
Owner and Executive Editor & Producer of Golf Content Solutions
A resident of Northeast Florida, Dave has more than 20 years’ experience as a writer, editor, producer and content manager in the golf print and digital media space.
A graduate of Syracuse University’s prestigious S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Dave most recently served as Content Director for Golf Channel Academy (GCA) and its network of more than 200 top instructors. In this role, Dave was responsible for developing and managing all content for GCA and GolfChannelAcademy.com, as well as its social media platforms. This included the “Coaches Series” on Golf Channel’s Morning Drive talk show as well as all coach appearances on Golf Channel and its digital platforms. Dave also led the public relations efforts for GCA.
Dave’s expertise is in golf instruction. Prior to his time at Golf Channel, he spent nearly 15 years as an instruction writer and editor for several print and digital publications, including Golf Magazine, Golf for Women magazine, The Met Golfer, GolfChannel.com and PGATour.com. He also served as Content Manager for PGA TOUR Experiences, where he wrote and developed a weekly newsletter for Golfshot GPS users called The Pin Sheet.
While at Golf Magazine and Golf for Women, Dave wrote numerous cover stories and features with such notable PGA and LPGA Tour stars as Annika Sorenstam, Luke Donald, Adam Scott, Retief Goosen, Paula Creamer and Lorena Ochoa. Allen co-authored Sorenstam’s book, Golf Annika’s Way, along with more than a half-dozen other instruction books, including Houdini Shots: The Ultimate Short-Game Survival Guide, with Golf Channel School of Golf host Martin Hall, and Play Golf the Pebble Beach Way with 2003 PGA Teacher of the Year Laird Small. More recently, Dave stood in as a Producer on Season 2 of My Game: Tiger Woods, a 10-part video instruction series with the 15-time major champion, streaming online on both GOLFTV and Golf Digest Schools.
In his spare time, Dave enjoys taking pictures of the magnificent Florida sunrises and playing ball with his beloved Golden Retriever, Rudy, on the beach. To email Dave…
JAY RADZAVICZ
Senior Editor & Producer with Golf Content Solutions
A native of upstate NY, Jay has been creating sports television and digital content for more than 30 years in his roles as producer, editor, presenter and creative manager.
As Producer of Golf Channel’s Champions Tour Learning Center from 2004-2017, Jay worked alongside PGA TOUR Champions players to create hundreds of instructional pieces and feature stories. During his tenure, Jay conceptualized and produced instructional pieces with World Golf Hall of Fame members Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Lee Trevino and Dave Stockton. In addition, Jay contributed to several other Golf Channel programs, including Golf Talk Live, Golf Central, School of Golf, Best Lessons Ever and Skill Code RX. Most recently, he worked as the creative liaison for Golf Channel Academy coaches appearing on Morning Drive.
Jay is also an FAA Licensed Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot and recently earned his FAA Part 7 certification for commercial use of drone aircraft. Using the technology of his Mavic Air 2 drone along with his remote pilot skills, Jay can expertly capture hole-by-hole course flyovers and aerial shots of clubhouses and club amenities. Jay is also experienced in the use of drone video for golf instruction, with the ability to offer viewers a new perspective on swing plane and body movement utilizing a detailed and safe view from above.
A graduate of Alfred University (NY) with a BA in Communication Studies, Jay spent 10 years as Sports Director at KOAM-TV (CBS) in Joplin, Mo., where he anchored and produced nightly sportscasts, hosted college football shows and launched and anchored the market’s most highly rated show, Sunday Night Sportsfeed. While at KOAM, Jay also produced the award-winning “Notorious Nine” weekly feature highlighting area golf courses while gathering instruction content from local teaching professionals throughout Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas.
Jay currently resides in northeast Florida with his wife, Maureen, and two young sons. In his spare time, he enjoys coaching youth sports, spending time at the beach, traveling and following the Kansas City Chiefs. To email Jay…