Blending Art, Education, and Golf: Mark Rivard’s Impact with Charcoal Golf

We're taking a fresh stroke in the world of golf artistry this week as we welcome Mark Rivard, the creative mind behind Charcoal Golf, to The Hole Story Podcast. Mark shares his unconventional journey from skateboarding and skiing in Colorado to becoming the face of Sharpie markers, bringing his bold style and passion for art into the fairways. We dig into his transition from illustrating skateboards to capturing iconic holes at legendary courses like Prairie Dunes and Landmand, and get the inside scoop on how his Postal Express Project sparked a movement—and a business—at the intersection of golf, creativity, and community. Tune in for candid stories about Mark’s evolving relationship with the game, the connections between action sports and golf course design, and the power of mentorship and education. Plus, discover why some courses “paint better” than others, what it’s like to collaborate with renowned architects, and Mark’s dream of uniting golf and the arts in new, collaborative ways. Mark also reveals his most memorable golf shot, bucket-list courses, and who he’d choose for his dream foursome (hint: Anthony Bourdain is in the mix). Whether you’re a golf architecture nerd, an art lover, or just appreciate a good hot dog at the turn, this episode’s got something for you. Grab your pencils—or your clubs—and join Robby and Jonathan as we sketch out another engaging episode of The Hole Story Podcast! https://www.charcoalgolf.com/ https://www.instagram.com/charcoalgolf/ https://doradthings.co/ BestBall Links: https://BestBall.com https://linktr.ee/BestBall https://bestball.substack.com - Subscribe to Par 3 Thursdays! Friends of BestBall: B. Draddy - https://www.bdraddy.com - Enter "BESTBALL20" for 20% off your order Zero Restriction - https://www.zerorestriction.com - Enter "BESTBALL20" for 20% off your order Fairway & Greene - https://www.fairwayandgreene.com - Enter "BESTBALL20" for 20% off your order Arccos Golf - https://bit.ly/4gXNDQi - Get 15% off your order The Stack System - https://www.thestacksystem.com/discount/BestBall - Get 10% off your order Western Birch - https://westernbirch.com - Enter "BESTBALL" in the shipping cart for a free gift with your order. Interested in becoming a sponsor of The Hole Story Podcast? Email info@bestball.com.