“We are thrilled to welcome Jacklyn Riley to our esteemed team, extending a warm invitation to those exploring the vibrant golf and lifestyle scene of the Panhandle, FL, also known as the Emerald Coast,” says Jason Becker, CEO of Golf Life Navigators. “The Panhandle boasts a unique allure that captures the hearts of both golf enthusiasts and lifestyle aficionados alike. With its magnetic charm, it’s no surprise that discerning individuals are drawn to the abundant offerings of this region. If you’re considering the Panhandle, FL, for your next adventure, rely on Jacklyn Riley, your dedicated Golf Certified Agent, to guide you through every step.”

The Golf Certified Real Estate Agent program began in 2017 and has graduated 400-plus agents from around the world. Jacklyn was identified as a top-candidate to represent Panhandle, FL. She has since partnered with Golf Life Navigators to become the exclusive real estate agent for this territory. 

“As a real estate agent specializing in properties along the stunning Emerald Coast of Florida, I have had the privilege of witnessing firsthand the allure and magnificence of this region, particularly for golf enthusiasts. The Emerald Coast, renowned for its pristine white-sand beaches and emerald-green waters, is also home to some of the most spectacular golf courses in the country, making it a golfer’s paradise.

One of the crown jewels of golf on the Emerald Coast is the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, boasting four championship courses designed by legendary architects such as Robert Trent Jones Jr., Rees Jones, and Tom Jackson. From the scenic links of The Links Golf Club to the challenging fairways of Raven Golf Club, golfers of all skill levels are treated to unparalleled golfing experiences against the backdrop of the Gulf Coast’s natural beauty.

Further along the coast lies the exclusive community of Destin, where premier golf courses like Regatta Bay Golf and Yacht Club offer not only world-class golfing but also breathtaking views of the Choctawhatchee Bay. Designed by esteemed golf architect Robert C. Walker, Regatta Bay provides a challenging yet rewarding experience for golf aficionados seeking both excitement and tranquility.

What sets the Emerald Coast apart is not only its exceptional golf courses but also its idyllic weather and golf-friendly communities. With an average of 320 days of sunshine annually and mild temperatures year-round, golfing on the Emerald Coast is a delightful experience in any season. The region’s temperate climate ensures that golf enthusiasts can indulge in their favorite pastime without interruption, making it a haven for year-round golfing pleasure.

Moreover, the communities along the Emerald Coast are designed with the golfer in mind, offering convenient access to golf courses, golf cart-friendly neighborhoods, and upscale amenities. Whether you’re seeking a luxurious waterfront estate or a cozy golf villa nestled within a pristine golf community, the Emerald Coast offers an array of real estate options to suit every taste and preference.

From charming coastal cottages to lavish estates overlooking manicured fairways, the Emerald Coast real estate market caters to discerning golf enthusiasts seeking to elevate their lifestyle and immerse themselves in the unparalleled beauty and recreational opportunities that this region has to offer.

As a dedicated real estate agent specializing in the Emerald Coast, I am committed to helping you find your dream home in this golfer’s paradise. With my expertise and personalized service, I will guide you through every step of the home-buying process, ensuring that you find the perfect property to complement your passion for golf and coastal living.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to experience the ultimate golfing lifestyle on the Emerald Coast of Florida. Contact me today to embark on your journey to finding the perfect home in this captivating coastal haven.” says Jacklyn Riley Golf Certified Real Estate Agent with Emerald Coast Beach Homes. 

To learn more about Golf Life Navigators – or the Golf Certified Real Estate Agent Program – please visit www.golflifenavigators.com or call (800) 447-8707.

About Golf Life Navigators

Based in South Florida with active presence across the U.S., GLN efficiently eases the process of determining the precise golf and country club membership choices for golfers looking to retire, relocate or engage in the “snowbird” life.  Created in 2014 by grass-root PGA Professionals, club managers and membership directors, GLN guides discerning golfers, club seekers and property buyers through an    in-depth analysis, insights befitting their unique lifestyle desires, budgets and connectivity to decorated club and golf real estate officials. More information:  www.GolfLifeNavigators.com, 800.447.8707. 

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PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida – TPC Sawgrass, home of THE PLAYERS Championship, is pleased to welcome its new executive chef, Johnattan Hernandez. With more than 20 years of experience, Hernandez will be responsible for managing the culinary operations for the entire property.

“We are excited to welcome Chef Johnattan back to TPC Sawgrass, where his diverse industry experience will pay immediate dividends for our members and guests,” said Kent James, Vice President of Food and Beverage, PGA TOUR Golf Course Properties. “His dedication and passion for an elevated dining experience will be a tremendous asset to our club, and we look forward to watching he and his team build upon the rich culinary experience here at TPC Sawgrass.”

A native of Puerto Rico, Hernandez most recently served as the chef director at TPC Las Vegas, where his elevated food and beverage program earned high praise from guests. Prior to his role in Nevada, Hernandez distinguished himself as the executive sous chef at TPC Sawgrass for four years from 2018 to 2023, contributing his talents to several editions of THE PLAYERS Championship. In his recent return to TPC Sawgrass, Hernandez has already demonstrated exceptional skill and leadership, including a victory at First Tee – North Florida’s recent Taste of Golf competition, which included some of the area’s top private club and resort chefs.

“I’m thrilled to return to TPC Sawgrass and lead its incredible culinary team – it feels like coming home,” Hernandez said. “I greatly admire the culture cultivated here and within the TPC Network and will work to build upon that night in and night out as we continue to deliver unforgettable experiences to our members and guests. I look forward to bringing back some of TPC Sawgrass’ favorite dishes that we all know and love, while introducing new dishes as we build upon the tremendous dining legacy at TPC Sawgrass.”

Hernandez’s culinary arch began in 2002 at the prestigious Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia. He honed his craft working on the culinary teams at Al Sur restaurant in the Art Museum of Puerto Rico and at the Ritz-Carlton, San Juan, where his talent was recognized with numerous awards, including Taste of the Caribbean’s Chef of the Year. His diverse experience also spans across the United States, from opening a Marriott Autograph Collection in Key Largo, Florida, to serving as executive chef at BLT Market in the Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach and leading the culinary team at Penn State’s Corporate HQ.

About TPC Sawgrass:

As the world headquarters of professional golf, the public courses at TPC Sawgrass offer an unparalleled experience. For those looking for the ultimate Florida golf vacation, TPC Sawgrass boasts two immaculately maintained golf courses, both designed by the legendary Pete Dye. As the first true “Stadium Course,” the golf course is designed to improve the overall on-site fan experience and is permanent the home of THE PLAYERS Championship. With its signature island green, the 17th hole is one of the most widely recognized golf holes in the world. This legendary golf course has captured the imagination of golf fans all over the world and is consistently named among the top golf courses worldwide. While championship tees stretch THE PLAYERS Stadium Course to 7,245 yards, there are four other yardage options to suit any players’ game. The Dye’s Valley Course was the former host to the Korn Ferry Championship Tour as well as prestigious events like the SENIOR PLAYERS Championship, the NFL Golf Classic, and the final stage of PGA TOUR Champions Q-School. The course is also connected to the luxury Sawgrass Marriott® Golf Resort & Spa which offers guests Stay & Play golf packages to enjoy. Learn more at www.tpc.com/sawgrass.

About TPC Network

Owned, operated and licensed by the PGA TOUR, the TPC Network is comprised of 29 premier private, resort and daily fee golf properties designed by some of golf’s most elite architects. Sixteen of the clubs are operated by affiliates of PGA TOUR Golf Course Properties, Inc. Each TPC meets the requirements to host TOUR-sanctioned events. Since TPC Sawgrass first opened its world-renowned PLAYERS Stadium Course in the fall of 1980, TPCs have provided the PGA TOUR with rent-free venues for tournaments, helping to boost championship golf purses and increasing charitable donations to grass roots non-profit organizations. At the same time, TPCs have provided recreational golfers with the unique opportunity to test their skills on the same layouts where the world’s best golfers compete.

TPCs are known for their history of hosting PGA TOUR-sanctioned events, their outstanding conditioning and amenities, as well as a commitment to environmental excellence. The TPC Network is also distinguished by its unwavering commitment to further the PGA TOUR’s mission of giving back through support of charitable and grass-roots programs. For more information, please visit www.tpc.com. For the most up-to-date news, follow the TPC Network on Twitter (@PlayTPC), Instagram (@PlayTPC) or Facebook.com/TPCNetwork.

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Columbia, SC – The WSCGA Vicki Hillen Junior Golf Foundation announced that applications are available for Rosie Jones Mentoring Fund grants that will help prepare student-athletes for success on and off the course. The new program is the latest assistance offering from the 501c3 non-profit WSCGA Vicki Hillen JGF that is designed to help South Carolina’s competitive girl golfers achieve their goals of playing in college and possibly beyond.

Applications are available via request from admin@wscga.org or at https://form.jotform.com/Wscga/2024-rosie-jones-mentoring-grant-ap. Deadline for submissions is June 10. This year’s four mentees will be chosen by meeting criteria such as GPA and SC Jr. Golf Rank, recommendation from their coach, and a personal essay. Grantees will be notified on June 17. Mentors and mentees will be paired by June 30 for the six- to nine-month program.

According to the fund’s founder LPGA and Legends Tour champion Rosie Jones, “The program’s mission is to create insightful learning opportunities and teach life lessons that will enhance our mentees’ game while helping them become more effective players as well as positive, confident and productive adults.” 

In addition to 7-time Solheim Cup player and 2011 team captain Jones, the 2024 mentors are current and former collegiate women’s golf coaches, tour members, and professional instructors. Among them are:

Nanci Bowen, Greenville, SC, LPGA veteran with one Major Championship

Kristi Coggins, Columbia, SC, retired USC Hall of Fame Head Women’s Golf Coach

Krista Dunton, Hilton Head, SC, Futures Tour player, Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher

Betty Palmer, Charleston, SC, retired University of Alabama Head Women’s Golf Coach  

Angie Ridgeway, Spartanburg, SC, LPGA veteran, Wofford College Head Women’s Golf Coach

The fund is supported by the net proceeds from the annual WSCGA Vicki Hillen JGF High School Invitational and Mentoring Weekend hosted by Jones, which features the state’s 15 top-ranked teams and 12 individuals in a 36-hole, two-day competition at Moss Creek Golf Club in Hilton Head. The 2023 highlights included a mentoring dinner and morning clinic where players and coaches heard from LPGA Legends such as Hollis Stacy, Michelle McGann, Leta Lindley, Jackie Gallagher-Smith and Cathy Johnston-Forbes.

“This mentoring program is an unprecedented opportunity for South Carolina’s promising junior girls to grow and learn under the tutelage of some great golfers and businesswomen,” said Clarissa Childs, WSCGA’s Executive Director and LPGA Legend. “Rosie’s personal commitment to this initiative, coupled with the support of tournament sponsors and generosity of the Moss Creek community are nurturing the next generation of golfers and leaders.”

WSCGA Vicki Hillen JGF, Jones, and Moss Creek will host this year’s event on September 28 and 29.  Sponsorships range from hole signs to overall presenting status. To become involved contact Jody Rolfe jrolfe702@gmail.com

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About the WSCGA Vicki Hillen Junior Golf Foundation:

The WSCGA Junior Golf Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to promote junior golf in the State of South Carolina by providing golf scholarships, playing and teaching the game of golf, and promoting amateur golf. For more information visit www.wscga.org .

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Wixom, MI – SuperStroke, the No. 1 Putter Grip in golf and the leader in innovative Tour-proven golf grip technology, congratulates the No. 3 ranked golfer in the world and eight-time winner on the PGA TOUR Xander Schauffele on his first-career major victory at the PGA Championship. Schauffele captured the win by a single shot with a clutch birdie on the 72nd hole.

After opening with a major championship record round of 62, Schauffele remained atop the leaderboard for most of the event before closing it out with a final-round 65 and a 21-under-par finish. Using a SuperStroke Zenergy Pistol 2.0 putter grip, Schauffele led the field in Strokes Gained: Total, Greens in Regulation, Birdies and made a respectable 95 feet of putts over his four rounds in his way to winning the Wanamaker Trophy and $3.3 million in prize earnings.

“Congratulations to Xander Schauffele on making his first career major championship victory at The PGA Championship an exciting watch at every turn,” says, SuperStroke CEO Dean Dingman. “Xander’s confidence and sterling play from tee to green and over so many critical putts – with his SuperStroke Zenergy Pistol 2.0 grip in hand – was the perfect way for this deserving major champion to earn his crown. We’re excited to see what milestone Xander will reach next in his exceptional career.”

SuperStroke’s Zenergy Pistol putter grips merge a pistol-style top section that helps golfers lock in their upper hand position with “No Taper Technology” to help golfers maintain even grip pressure and boost the consistency of their stroke.

Part of SuperStroke’s groundbreaking Zenergy line, the Pistol 2.0 features:

Enhanced SPYNE Technology – The new SPYNE Technology has an improved, embossed ridge along the underside of the grip, engineered to make it easier to square the face at impact.  

New Multi-Zone Texturing – Strategically placed textured in high-sensory areas designed to optimize feedback and comfort from the incredibly soft polyurethane outer layer.  

No Taper Technology – Our patented No Taper minimizes grip pressure with an advanced parallel design that enables golfers to quiet their hands and add consistency to their stroke.

Pistol 2.0 Size Specs:

• Width: 32″
• Length: 60″
• Weight: 51g
• Core: 58″

 SuperStroke grips are trusted by hundreds of top professional golfers. So far in 2024, SuperStroke users have won 27 tournaments on golf’s major professional tours, totaling more than $27.7 million in first-place prize money in those events.

SuperStroke’s putter grip line is a product of relentless innovation, fueled by feedback from more than 600 tour pros. From signature shapes and sizes to cutting-edge materials, SuperStroke delivers unprecedented features into every putter grip while connecting golfer and putter like no other product on the market.

For more details on SuperStroke’s range of innovative golf grips and to keep up with the latest news from the company, visit https://superstrokeusa.com.

About SuperStroke

Since launching the first line of oversized putter grips in 2009, SuperStroke’s mission has been to help golfers make every swing and every stroke the best it can possibly be. This commitment to offering high-performing, innovative products has helped SuperStroke users earn more than $500 million on major professional tours around the world, as well as propelling amateurs to shoot their career-low rounds.

In addition to custom grips, SuperStroke offers a full range of officially licensed products to help golfers show their team spirit on the course. This includes both putter and club grips from college, NFL, MLB and NHL teams.

One of the most trusted brands on all major tours around the world, SuperStroke’s team of ambassadors includes three-time major champion Jordan Spieth, eight-time winner on the PGA Tour Patrick Cantlay, 2019 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year Sungjae Im, and world-renowned putting coach Phil Kenyon. In addition to the company’s beloved putter grips, SuperStroke offers a full lineup of club grips allowing golfers to experience the benefits of SuperStroke technology in every shot.

More information: https://superstrokeusa.com/.

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The black rhodium plated Mizuho Americas Open cup is detailed with a rhodium plated New York City artistically designed skyline that wraps around the base of the bowl and gold-plated handles that reflect the cables on the Brooklyn bridges. The tournament name is also prominently placed on the top center of the cup, plated in both silver and black rhodium to ensure the tournament name showed brightly. A band of crystals bring a touch of sparkle to the collar unifying the cup’s bowl and foot, along with the 3” black rhodium plated, crystal paved, golf ball which sits next to the cup on a black acrylic base. At the winner’s presentation, trophy cup was removed from the base and given to this year’s Mizuho Americas Open Champion Nelly Korda.

Meanwhile, on the Korn Ferry Tour circuit, Harry Higgs played his way to the top at the AdventHealth Championship. Higgs’ hometown was out if full support, and could be heard near and far when he eagled from 83 yards on the 72nd hole, and again when he landed a 7-foot birdie on the file playoff hole against fellow competitor Tanner Gore. In the end, Harry Higgs celebrated his win raising up the handcrafted AdventHealth Championship made by Malcolm DeMille.

The unique trophy stands over 10” tall and celebrates the AdventHealth “butterfly” logo. Finely crafted in nickel plate, a swirling detail raises up to the AdventHealth logo that is filled with epoxy color. The sculpture sits on a 2-tiered satin black wood base with a wraparound plate that features three logos—the host club (Blue Hills Country Club), Korn Feery Tour, and the AdventHealth Championship logo.

The team at Malcolm DeMille sends a full-hearted congratulations to Champions Nelly Korda and Harry Higgs, and extends our deepest gratitude to Mizuho Americas Open and AdventHealth Championship for believing in us to take the concept of a classic trophy and elevating it to one that is truly one of a kind.

Malcolm DeMille, Inc. was founded in Southern California in 1989. For nearly 30 years, clients have recognized MDI as a renowned jeweler, artisan, and sculptor known for craftsmanship, quality materials and pioneering techniques. See more work at https://www.mdemille.com/pro-trophies.php, and contact us for all your gift and award needs.

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Houston, Texas — In today’s fast paced world of technology and start-ups, the backstory of how one entrepreneur created a virtual instruction app has never been shared. After the loss of a family member, Keith Scioli, Founder of GOLF LIVE, developed a deep connection to the game of golf that lead to the creation of an innovative solution for instructors and students alike.

Growing up, Keith’s dad would take him and his brothers out golfing. Keith wasn’t too interested in golf, however, his younger brother, Anthony, absolutely loved the game. Keith’s perception of golf changed after his brother passed away due to a medical condition. Like many, Keith was not equipped to deal with such a loss. It turned out that golf became his therapy. Golf became Keith’s way of remaining connected with Anthony.

In 2019, Keith was getting ready to go play in a tournament and developed a case of ‘the shanks’. Naturally, on a Friday night, at a public driving range, there was not an instructor to be found. Then it hit him; ‘Why can’t I take a virtual golf lesson, now?’. 

Keith researched ‘golf instruction’. He discovered that 4 million golfers in the US take an estimated 22 million in-person golf lessons each year. That data turned out to be the lightbulb moment for Keith and he began to map out his ‘virtual solution’.

Keith sent out 200 cold emails to PGA Members about his idea. Out of the 200 emails, Keith received two responses. One was from a PGA Instructor in Boston, Allan Belden. His comment? “I have no idea what you are really talking about, but it sounds interesting. If you want a guinea pig, here I am.”

COVID-19 hit, and the world of golf instruction shut down. After 3, 4, 5 months, Keith started getting emails from these same PGA pros that had ignored him, “Hey, did you ever build that internet instruction thing?”. COVID proved Keith’s assumption was correct. Conducting live, remote golf lessons was no longer ‘a crazy idea’.

In time, GOLF LIVE took form to what it is today; a patented, global solution that has been recognized as a Top Tech Golf Startup to Watch in 2024. 

• Live, Virtual Video Capture & Replay with Analysis
• Customized Multi-Tier Memberships
• Automatic Lesson Storage
• Video Exchange
• One-to-Many Live Stream Capability
• A Comprehensive Communication and Business Platform

For additional information, visit www.golfliveapp.com or email contact@golfliveapp.com.

GOLF LIVE revolutionizes golf instruction with live, virtual video capture and replay. Their patented technology, live video replay, enhances remote coaching through real-time interaction between student and coach. With advanced video analysis tools and automatic lesson storage, instructors can deliver personalized sessions from anywhere eliminating time and travel constraints. Multi-tier Memberships, Video Exchange, Payment Processing, and Live Stream capabilities provide users with a full complement of communication tools and a dynamic business platform. Discover the future of golf instruction with GOLF LIVE. Visit www.golfliveapp.com or email contact@golfliveapp.com.

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 LOUISVILLE, Kentucky  – PGA of America Golf Professionals Jeremy Wells (South Florida Section) and Braden Shattuck (Philadelphia Section) made the cut at the 106th PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club. It’s the first time since 2021 that more than one PGA of America Golf Professional will play the weekend at the PGA Championship.

Wells (2-under), the PGA Director of Player Development at Cypress Lake Golf Club in Fort Myers, Florida, finished his second round Saturday morning after play was suspended due to darkness on Friday.

A good night’s rest isn’t always easy to come by for a father of three. Trying to sleep with two holes still to play to make his first cut at the PGA Championship may be even harder.

LOUISVILLE, KY – MAY 18: Jeremy Wells reacts to making his putt on the ninth hole during the second round of the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on Saturday, May 18, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Scott Taetsch/PGA of America)

“We woke our kids up at 4:30 to get to the golf course,” Wells said. “We were in blankets in the clubhouse. Yeah, didn’t sleep very well but it wasn’t the first time I felt that way.

“Fortunately, I got to play 8 and 9 this morning, which are kind of normal holes here. But even still, I knew I was going to have to stand over a couple 3-footers.”

With a two-putt par on the par-3 8th hole, Wells had a shot to spare to make the 1-under cut on his 36th hole, alleviating some stress for the 2-footer that finished his even-par round.

Wells made the Corebridge Financial Team in 2023 at Oak Hill, but missed the cut. Making the weekend this year was the ultimate goal.

“We have a Section Championship which leads to the National Championship (PGA Professional Championship) which leads to the PGA Championship, and then you have a cut at the PGA Championship,” Wells said. “Now that I’ve made this cut, hopefully some of the pressure is off because these next two days are kind of the goal for my year. I’m fortunate enough to get this far to the PGA Championship.”

Wells will begin his third round at 1:01 p.m. ET off the 10th tee paired with 2010 PGA Champion Martin Kaymer (2-under) and Tyrell Hatton (2-under).

LOUISVILLE, KY – MAY 16: Braden Shattuck makes his putt on the third hole during the first round of the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on Thursday, May 16, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/PGA of America)

Shattuck, the PGA Director of Instruction at Rolling Green Golf Club in Springfield, Pennsylvania, made the cut after missing last year in his first appearance in the PGA Championship.

Beginning the second round on the 10th hole, Shattuck got off to a quick start with birdies on holes 11-13. He made the turn at 2-under, however, bogies on holes 3 and 4 nudged him outside the cutline. He needed at least one birdie over the final two holes to get within the top 70 and ties to reach the weekend. The birdie came on the par-3 8th hole (his 17th of the round) courtesy of draining a 35-footer.

On the par-4 9th, he found the fairway bunker off the tee and a greenside bunker with this approach. He stared down a 4-footer, then holed it for par.

“The cup looked like the size of a thimble on that last 4-footer,” Shattuck said, smiling, “but, thankfully, it found its way to the middle.”

Shattuck had to rebuild his swing due to a car accident in 2019, herniating two disks in his back and unable to swing a golf club for two years. He won the 2023 PGA Professional Championship to play at Oak Hill, where missing the cut last year left him wanting more.

This will be his first time playing the weekend of a Major Championship as part of the Corebridge Financial Team.

“That’s something you take a lot of pride in,” he said. “It’s nice to represent the PGA of America out here.”

Shattuck will begin his third round at 1:34 p.m. ET off the 10th tee paired with S.H. Kim and Stephan Jaeger.

The last time more than one PGA of America Golf Professional made the cut at the PGA Championship was 2021 at The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island, when Ben Cook (Michigan Section) and Brad Marek (Northern California Section) played the weekend.

Corebridge Financial broadened its partnership with the PGA of America to include title sponsorship of the PGA of America Member teams, formerly known as the Team of 20 (PGA Championship); Team of 35 (KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship); and Team of 9 (KPMG Women’s PGA Championship). Each group will now be recognized as the Corebridge Financial Team.

The PGA Championship continues May 18-19 at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky. You can stream, watch or listen on the networks of CBS, CBS Sports Network, Paramount, ESPN, ESPN+ and SiriusXM Radio.

About PGA of America

The PGA of America is one of the world’s largest sports organizations, composed of more than 30,000 PGA of America Golf Professionals who love the game, are expert coaches, operators and business leaders, and work daily to drive interest, inclusion and participation in the sport. The PGA of America owns and operates numerous championships and events, including major championships for men, women, seniors and the Ryder Cup, one of the world’s foremost sporting events. For more information, visit PGA.com and follow us on X, formerly known as Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

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• Jeffrey Bennett, Bald Peak Colony Club in New Hampshire.
• Jenifer Bologna, Burning Tree Country Club in Connecticut.

• Chair Luke O’Boyle, CCM, CCE, Chevy Chase Club.
• Vice Chair Michael McCarthy, ECM, CMAA Fellow, Addison Reserve Country Club.
• Treasurer Joel A. Livingood, CCM, Interlachen Country Club.
• Secretary Thomas B. Wallace, CCM, CCE, ECM, KOPPLIN KUEBLER & WALLACE.
• Immediate Past Chair Malcolm MacColl, The Windsor Club.

“NCA is proud of its history as the leading advocate for private clubs on Capitol Hill, and prouder still of the invaluable role it has come to play in the lives of a club’s professional and volunteer leaders.” said O’Boyle. “It’s been my privilege to serve on the NCA Board for the past seven years, and I am honored to serve as chair this year.”

Leaving the Board at the end of their terms this year are Michael Bruni, Olympia Fields Country Club; Thomas A. Lenz, JD, Atkinson Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo, PLC; and Michelle Tanzer, JD, Nelson Mullins.

“NCA is thankful for Michael, Tom and Michelle for their dedication to NCA, its mission and all the work they did on the association’s behalf.” said Joe Trauger, president and CEO.

The National Club Association

(NCA) has been the advocate for the private club industry in Washington, D.C., for more than 60 years. As the voice of private clubs on Capitol Hill, NCA ensures that club concerns are forefront when legislative and regulatory issues affecting the industry are being decided. In addition, NCA provides club leaders an outstanding array of resources on club industry trends, governance best practices, legal and operational matters and ways to strengthen club leadership. nationalclub.org.

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