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KemperSports Unveils Inaugural Golfer Insights Survey

Charting the Course: The KemperSports Golfer Insights Survey explores the changing golf landscape and what drives the modern-day player NORTHBROOK, Illinois (July 27, 2021) – The COVID-19 pandemic not only caused a resurgence in the game of golf, but it introduced a new kind of golfer to the game – one with different needs and…

Deerpath Golf Course Lake Forest, IL

A Community Asset for Golfers of All Levels

Deerpath Golf Course to Officially Break Ground on The Lawn, a Free Community Asset for Golfers of All Levels Unique public venue will cater to all ages and abilities with the goal of continuing to grow and diversify the game of golf LAKE FOREST, Illinois – Deerpath Golf Course, in partnership with the Friends of…

Forest Hills Golf Course (La Crosse, Wisconsin)

Forest Hills Golf Course and Russ Hiser Foundation Expand Commitment to Junior Golf

Forest Hills Golf Course and Russ Hiser Foundation Expand Commitment to Junior Golf Complimentary golf lessons available to juniors in La Crosse throughout the summer La Crosse, Wisconsin, July 6, 2021 – Complimentary golf clinics through the Russ Hiser Memorial Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports youth golf in the La Crosse area, are underway for…

Make Golf Your Thing

New Inclusive Programming to Grow and Diversify the Game of Golf  

KemperSports Unveils New Inclusive Programming to Help Make Golf Your Thing Experts in Golf Course, Hospitality Management Align with PGA TOUR, PGA of America and Industry Leaders to Grow and Diversify the Game of Golf KemperSports has signed on as a founding supporter, and the first golf course management company, to bolster the golf industry’s…

Florida’s Streamsong Resort

Golf Digest, Golfweek and GOLF Magazine recognize KemperSports properties as must-play courses

KemperSports Clients and Properties Top Golf Industry’s “Best Of” Lists for 2021-22 Golf Digest, Golfweek and GOLF Magazine recognize KemperSports properties as  must-play courses in recent rankings KemperSports clients and properties are once again appearing on golf’s most respected “best of” rankings. 21 KemperSports-supported properties were named to the Golf Digest “Best Courses in Every…

Bolingbrook Golf Club (Bolingbrook, Illinois)

Bolingbrook Golf Club Selected as Tournament Site in Inaugural Forme Tour Season

New professional tour event brings more than 150 of the country’s best players to premier Chicago course BOLINGBROOK, Illinois – Bolingbrook Golf Club, the Village of Bolingbrook and KemperSports are pleased to announce that the club will serve as one of eight tournament sites in the Forme Tour’s 2021 tournament schedule. The inaugural season begins…

Bolingbrook Golf Club Names BJ Paul as Director of Player Development

New Director of Player Development at Bolingbrook Golf Club

Bolingbrook Golf Club Names BJ Paul as Director of Player Development in concert with  robust adult and junior golf programs for the 2021 season BOLINGBROOK, Illinois,– Bolingbrook Golf Club and KemperSports are excited to welcome BJ Paul to the Bolingbrook team as the Director of Player Development at the Bolingbrook Golf Academy where he will…

The 16th hole at Bandon Dunes, one of six courses at the KemperSports managed property

Forbes: Golf Destinations Seeing Travel Boom Thanks To Pent-Up Golfer Demand

Forbes contributing editor Erik Matuszewski’s article, Golf Destinations Seeing Travel Boom Thanks To Pent-Up Golfer Demand, captured the current state of golf travel. The article highlighted many KemperSports supported properties including Streamsong Resort, Bandon Dunes and Sand Valley. The good news – golf travel is booming! “Many of the groups who chose to postpone trips…

Patrick O’Donoghue

Hospitality Veteran Patrick O’Donoghue selected as General Manager of Deerpath Golf Course

KemperSports Hires Hospitality Veteran Patrick O’Donoghue as General Manager of Deerpath Golf Course NORTHBROOK, Illinois, April 20, 2021 – KemperSports is pleased to announce that Patrick O’Donoghue has been hired as the general manager for Deerpath Golf Course in Lake Forest, Illinois. In this role, O’Donoghue will oversee golf and food and beverage operations for…

Mark Freemott Promoted to Executive Vice President

Intern to Executive Vice President: KemperSports Promotes One of its Longest Tenured Employees

Mark Freemott Promoted to Executive Vice President, Celebrates 24 Years with KemperSports NORTHBROOK, Illinois, April 19, 2021 – KemperSports is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Mark Freemott to executive vice president of operations. In this role, Freemott will continue to oversee the teams supporting KemperSports’ destination resort portfolio, which includes Bandon Dunes and…

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