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Experience the 2020 U.S. Amateur at Bandon Dunes
Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Bandon, Oregon, is set to welcome the world’s top amateur golfers to compete in the oldest championship in golf history, August 10-16, 2020. America’s No. 1 Golf Resort joins the short list of sites that have hosted the prestigious United States Amateur Championship. Bandon Dunes Golf Resort has held a limited…
KemperSports’ Vince Juarez Achieves PGA Master Professional Status
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KemperSports’ Vince Juarez Achieves PGA Master Professional Status NORTHBROOK, Illinois, November 12, 2019 – KemperSports is proud to announce that Vince Juarez, general manager of Deerpath Golf Course – an 18-hole municipal golf facility located in Lake Forest, Illinois – has achieved PGA Master Professional status in general management. This certification, which…
Country Club of St. Albans & Joe Schwent Honored by Metropolitan Amateur Golf Association
The Metropolitan Amateur Golf Association (MAGA) celebrated the 2019 season with its annual Player of the Year Reception on Thursday, November 7. The MAGA named Country Club of St. Albans (St. Albans, Missouri) the Private Host Facility of the Year and Director of Golf Joe Schwent was named the Host Professional/Staff of the Year. Both…
Joe Bock Honored by Western New York PGA
Joe Bock, PGA Head Golf Professional at Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course (Lewiston, New York) was named the Western New York PGA (WNYPGA) Merchandiser of the Year – Resort. The PGA Merchandiser of the Year award recognizes those WNYPGA professionals who have excelled as merchandisers in the promotion of golf. Joe joined KemperSports in 2010…
Vince Juarez, 20-Year Golf Industry Veteran, Shares Insights on Golf Content Network
Vince Juarez, PGA Master Professional and General Manager at KemperSports-managed Deerpath Golf Course in Lake Forest, Illinois, was recently interviewed on Golf Content Network on several topics, including how golf courses prepare for the winter season. Vince is entering his fourth year with Deerpath Golf Course and brings 20 years of club management experience to…
Six Enter Illinois Golf Hall of Fame, Including Emil Esposito
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ILLINOIS PGA NEWS SIX ENTER THE ILLINOIS GOLF HALL OF FAME The 2019 Illinois Golf Hall of Fame Class Honored at Induction Ceremony GLENVIEW, Ill. – October 22, 2019 – The night belonged to a group of six individuals who represent all aspects of golf. Emil Esposito, William Langford, Carol Mann, Francis…
Circuit of the Northwest Brings World-Class Racing Destination to the Pacific Northwest
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Circuit of the Northwest Brings World-Class Racing Destination to the Pacific Northwest Years in the making, new racing facility gains approvals to break ground in Bremerton BREMERTON, Wash. (October 22, 2019) – Motorsports has long been in the blood of the Pacific Northwest, and Bremerton has played its part by hosting many…
KemperSports Golf Professional Feature: Cody Franke
KemperSports is one of the largest employers of PGA professionals in the country. In conjunction with our ongoing player development initiatives, we will share features on golf professionals within the KemperSports portfolio of properties – experienced individuals dedicated to growing the game and sharing their passion for golf with others. Cody Franke PGA 2nd…
Swan Point Yacht & Country Club Recognized for Environmental Sustainability
Swan Point Yacht & Country Club (Issue, Maryland) received the NGCOA Mid-Atlantic’s newest award – the Sustainability Award. This award recognizes the ability to incorporate sustainability and environmental stewardship into operating practices. Swan Point was presented with this award for the team’s focus on environmental stewardship, while co-existing with nature and wildlife. General Manager Peter…
Standard Deviation: Golf in 2019 Showcases a Willingness to Break from Tradition
In an article in the October digital edition of Chicago District Golfer, KemperSports President Josh Lesnik shared insights into the ways in which the game of golf has deviated from centuries’ old traditions. With Josh stating that KemperSports wants to be at the forefront of the latest things in golf, the article touches on changes…
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