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

Photo of Grant Rogers, Director of Instruction at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Bandon, Oregon

KemperSports Golf Professional Feature: Grant Rogers

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.   Grant Rogers PGA Master…

Beautiful fall photo at Country Club of St. Albans in St. Albans, Missouri

Golf Digest Names Fifteen KemperSports-Managed Properties to Best In State List

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Golf Digest Names Fifteen KemperSports-Managed Properties to Best In State List   NORTHBROOK, Illinois, July 11, 2019 – Fifteen KemperSports properties, located in eight different states, were named to Golf Digest’s Best In State list, a biennial ranking that appeared in the publication’s June issue. “We are fortunate to work with…

Patio overlooking course at Lawrence Yacht & Country Club in Lawrence, New York

KemperSports Selected to Manage Lawrence Yacht & Country Club

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   KemperSports Selected to Manage Lawrence Yacht and Country Club   NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS, June 27, 2019 – KemperSports has been selected to manage Lawrence Yacht and Country Club in the Village of Lawrence, New York, located on the south shore of Long Island. The historic property has served as a gathering place…

Group of junior golfers with instructor Emily Burns at Cantigny Golf in Wheaton, Illinois

KemperSports Golf Professional Feature: Emily Burns

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.   Emily Burns LPGA Teaching…

Chris Thomson offering putting instruction to a junior golfer at Wilderness Ridge Golf Club in Lincoln, Nebraska

KemperSports Golf Professional Feature: Chris Thomson

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.   Chris Thomson PGA Director…

Hole 16 on the Green Course at Golden Horseshoe Golf Club in Williamsburg, Virginia

KemperSports-Managed Properties Earn Top Honors in Golfweek Rankings

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   KemperSports-Managed Properties Earn Top Honors in Golfweek Rankings 20 courses receive accolades from Golfweek Magazine   NORTHBROOK, Illinois, June 20, 2019 – Twenty KemperSports properties were named to Golfweek’s most recent Best Of Lists – Best Courses You Can Play and Best Courses You Can Play By State – which were…

Hole 18 at Royal Melbourne Country Club (Long Grove, Illinois)

How Private Clubs Change to Meet the Needs of Their Members, Prospective Members

KemperSports Senior Vice President of Operations Mark Freemott spoke to Club & Resort Business about how private clubs are changing to meet the needs of their members and prospective members. As one of the longest tenured executives at KemperSports, Mark has significant experience in private club operations. Click here to read the article ›

LPGA Teaching Professional Jessica Quayle giving a lesson at Oakmont Golf Club in Santa Rosa, California

KemperSports Golf Professional Feature: Jessica Quayle

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.   Jessica Quayle Class A…

Josh Lesnik, President of KemperSports (Northbrook, Illinois)

Josh Lesnik on 670 The Score

KemperSports President Josh Lesnik joined Steve Olken and Ed Sherman on 670 The Score this past weekend, discussing Emil Esposito’s induction into the Illinois Golf Hall of Fame Class of 2019 and the 20th anniversary of Bandon Dunes Golf Resort. Tune in at 26:00 at the link below. Click here to tune in to the…

Jeff Dayton offering junior golf instruction at Forest Creek Golf Club in Round Rock, Texas

KemperSports Golf Professional Feature: Jeff Dayton

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.   Jeff Dayton PGA Professional…

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