EP181: Inside Look at Being a Senior Editor at Golf.com with Jessica Marksbury

In this episode, Tori sits down with Jessica Marksbury, Senior Editor at Golf.com and Golf Magazine, for a wide-ranging conversation about the women's golf boom, the evolution of golf media, and what it's like to build a career at the intersection of two passions. Jessica shares how she landed at Golf Magazine straight out of Columbia University — almost by accident — and how the job has evolved from Bible-thick print issues and in-office New York energy to a full-scale digital and social media operation spanning multiple platforms and a dedicated commerce arm.The two dive into what's driving the explosion of women's golf, from COVID-era outdoor discovery to brands like Ping and Callaway finally designing premium equipment specifically for female swing speeds. Jessica also opens up about balancing her editorial career with life as a mom in Arizona, playing 10–15 rounds a year with her own mom, her love of a fast two-hour nine-hole round, and her annual family trips to Ireland — where her husband's roots run deep and the golf courses never disappoint.Jessica MarksburyJessica Marksbury is a Senior Editor at Golf.com and Golf Magazine, where she has built nearly two decades of editorial experience covering every corner of the game. A former collegiate golfer at Columbia University and English major by training, Jessica stumbled into golf journalism through a fortuitous summer internship and never looked back. Over the years she has reported from PGA and LPGA Tour events, spearheaded women's golf coverage initiatives, and championed the "I Tried It" commerce franchise that blends authentic product testing with affiliate storytelling. Now based in Arizona with her family, Jessica continues to shape Golf.com's editorial voice across print, digital, and social platforms. You can find all of her work at golf.com by searching her name — every byline is a clickable link to her full archive. We also have the link for you below. What’s it like to be a working mom on the LPGA Tour? Spend a day with Brittany LincicomeFollow JessicaJessica Marksbury - Golf.comFollow Ustoritotlis.com.Instagram: @tori_totlis.TikTok: @tori_totlis.FacebookJoin the 2027 Desert Classic Interest List.