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

Aerial view of the Sheep Ranch at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Bandon, Oregon

Bally Bandon Sheep Ranch Announcement

Bandon Dunes continues to grow as one of the premier golf destinations in the country with the addition of their fifth course – The Bally Bandon Sheep Ranch. The course has a unique story of friendship with Mike Keiser and long-time business partner Phil Friedmann.   Learn more here ›

Chambers Bay in University Place, Washington

Changing the Face of Championship Golf in the Pacific Northwest

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   CHANGING THE FACE OF CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST Chambers Bay will re-open April 3rd after replacing putting surfaces with Poa annua   (UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash.) — Chambers Bay — site of the 2021 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball, 2015 U.S. Open and the 2010 U.S. Amateur championship — will re-open for…

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Key Trends for 2019 – Jim Stegall

KemperSports Executive Vice President Jim Stegall offers insight into three keys trends making an impact on the golf industry in 2019.

Yolanda Porras, winner of the 2018 James S. Kemper Staffer of the Year Award, pictured with Steve Lesnik, Val D'Souza and Tim Krebs

KemperSports Celebrates Honorees at Annual Awards Dinner

KemperSports recognized top performers from across the company at its Annual Awards Dinner, an event that marked the end of the 2019 KemperSports Leadership Conference. This year’s honorees include:   Facility of the Year Desert Willow Golf Resort (Palm Desert, CA) James R. Seeley General Manager of the Year Randy Morrison – Heron Lakes Golf Club…

Aerial view of Thornberry Creek at Oneida in Oneida, Wisconsin

KemperSports Selected to Manage Wisconsin’s Thornberry Creek at Oneida

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   KemperSports Selected to Manage Wisconsin’s Thornberry Creek at Oneida   NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS – The Oneida Golf Enterprise, a wholly owned business of the Oneida Nation, has selected KemperSports to manage Thornberry Creek at Oneida in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Thornberry Creek is the official course of the Green Bay Packers and host…

Par four hole at Joliet Golf Club in Joliet, Illinois

KemperSports Selected to Manage Joliet Country Club

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   KemperSports Selected to Manage Joliet Country Club KemperSports to lead transition to semi-private status   NORTHBROOK, Ill., Feb. 12, 2019 – KemperSports announced today that the members of Joliet Country Club have selected KemperSports to manage the club – an institution in the suburban Chicago community since the early 1900’s. Located…

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KemperSports Appoints Matt Lindley to Regional Operations Executive

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   KemperSports Appoints Matt Lindley to Regional Operations Executive  Lindley will focus oversight of KemperSports’ emerging portfolio of managed properties in the Southeast U.S.   NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS, February 5, 2019 – KemperSports is pleased to announce that industry veteran Matt Lindley will serve as a Regional Operations Executive with oversight over KemperSports’…

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KemperSports Appoints Jody Graham to Vice President of Business Development

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KemperSports Appoints Jody Graham to Vice President of Business Development   NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS, February 4, 2019 – KemperSports is pleased to announce that Jody Graham has been promoted to Vice President of Business Development for the company’s eastern region. In this role, Jody will lead KemperSports’ growth strategy for its portfolio of…

Collateral for opening day at the Nicklaus Course at Bay Point Golf Club in Panama City Beach, Florida

Nicklaus Course at Bay Point Golf Club Set to Reopen Following Hurricane Michael Cleanup

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Nicklaus Course at Bay Point Golf Club Set to Reopen Following Hurricane Michael Cleanup Premier Destination Golf Course Features New Greens and Bunkers   Panama City Beach, FL (Jan. 23, 2019) – Bay Point Golf Club at Sheraton Bay Point Resort and KemperSports announce The Nicklaus Course at Bay Point will…

Headshot for Emily Burns, LPGA Teaching Professional at Cantigny Golf in Wheaton, Illinois

Cantigny Youth Links’ Emily Burns Named Top 50 Youth Instructor

Cantigny Golf continues to enjoy more recognition for its extensive Player Development programs. Most recently, Emily Burns has been selected by U.S. Kids as a Top 50 Kids Coach worldwide for the class of 2018. This is a notable achievement, and recognition fitting to Emily’s dedication to introducing and advancing our youth in the game…

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