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Below, we share KemperSports news, golf industry insights, best practices and celebrate our award-winning family of properties.

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KemperSports Selected to Manage Quarry Pines Golf Club

Unique Tucson, Ariz., upscale public golf course with a number of holes playing through and around a former gravel quarry TUCSON, Ariz., May 29, 2024 – Quarry Pines Golf Club in Tucson, Ariz., has selected KemperSports, a leading golf, sports, entertainment, and hospitality company, for management of full club operations at the upscale public golf…

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Steve Ryan Named Regional Operations Executive with KemperSports Venues

NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 28, 2024 – KemperSports, a leading golf, sports, entertainment and hospitality company, announced today that industry veteran Steve Ryan will join the rapidly growing KemperSports Venues team as regional operations executive. In his role, Steve will use his significant experience in the athletic facility management industry to provide leadership and oversight to…

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KemperSports, KemperSports LIVE and the Maui Invitational’s Statement on Passing of Bill Walton

On behalf of KemperSports, KemperSports LIVE, and the Maui Invitational, we extend our deepest condolences to Lori Walton and the entire Walton family on Bill Walton’s passing. Bill was a long-time color and colorful analyst for ESPN’s broadcast of the Maui Invitational. His knowledge and passion for basketball and its fans came out in every…

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KemperSports LIVE Unveils 2025 Maui Invitational Tournament Field

Elite field of top college basketball talent set to compete in 42nd edition of the historic Maui Invitational MAUI, Hawaii, May 14, 2024 – KemperSports LIVE, which has operated the Maui Invitational since 1990, announced today the highly-anticipated 2025 Maui Invitational tournament field. To be played at the historic Lahaina Civic Center Nov. 24-26, 2025,…

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KemperSports Adds Golf Industry Veteran Ryan Phelps as Vice President of Operations

NORTHBROOK, Ill., April 17, 2024 – KemperSports, a leading golf, sports, entertainment and hospitality company, announced today that golf industry veteran Ryan Phelps will join the KemperSports team as Vice President of Operations. In his new role, Ryan will oversee KemperSports’ growing portfolio of properties across the Northeast, where his chief focus will be on…

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KemperSports Launches Frequent Fairways Loyalty Program 2024

Program launches in select markets, initially including Chicagoland, Texas, the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast U.S.   NORTHBROOK, Ill., April 16, 2024 – KemperSports, a leading golf, sports, entertainment and hospitality company, announced today the launch of Frequent Fairways™ – a proprietary loyalty program that gives golfers in Chicagoland, Texas, the Mid-Atlantic and the Northeast, U.S. a chance…

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The Land Sports & Recreation Complex Celebrates Groundbreaking

SARALAND, Ala., April 10, 2024 – On March 27, the City of Saraland, Alabama, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to officially break ground on The Land Sports & Recreation Complex. Community members, local officials and project partners attended the momentous occasion to celebrate the new state-of-the-art facility. Once completed, The Land will feature cutting-edge sports fields,…

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KemperSports Bolsters Leadership Team, Adds Alex Goodman as Senior Vice President – New Business Development

NORTHBROOK, Ill., April 9, 2024 – KemperSports, a leading golf, sports, entertainment and hospitality company, announced today that golf industry veteran Alex Goodman will join the KemperSports team as Senior Vice President – New Business Development. In his new role, Alex will be responsible for spearheading KemperSports’ growth initiatives, including expanding its roster of managed…

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KemperSports Tabs Industry Veteran, Jim Boedecker, as Senior Vice President – Golf Strategy and Growth

NORTHBROOK, Ill., April 2, 2024 – KemperSports, a leading golf, sports, entertainment and hospitality company, announced today that golf and sports marketing industry veteran, Jim Boedecker, will join the KemperSports team as Senior Vice President – Golf Strategy and Growth. In his new role, Jim will be responsible for leveraging KemperSports growing portfolio of golf…

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Tepetonka Club Selects KemperSports to Manage Operations

Firm’s Highly Rated Destination Experience a “Perfect Fit” NEW LONDON, Minn., March 25, 2024 – Tepetonka Club announced it has selected KemperSports to manage club operations as it seeks to become one of the country’s premier private club golf destinations. KemperSports’ reputation as a leading golf, sports, entertainment, and hospitality company was key to the decision, according to club founder and chairman Mark Haugejorde.…

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