Shot Scope will Donate $25 from every PRO L2 Rangefinder Purchased through the SCPGA to the Southern California PGA HOPE Program

Edinburgh, Scotland –  Shot Scope (www.shotscope.com), the golf industry-leader in advanced GPS and, rangefinder and shot tracking technology, is teaming-up with the Southern California PGA (SCPGA) for a special promotion to support Veterans participating in the SCPGA PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots      Everywhere) Program. From May 1^st through July 31^st, Shot Scope will donate $25 from every PRO L2 Laser Rangefinder purchased through the SCPGA to the Southern California PGA HOPE Program (www.shotscope.com/us/pga-hope) in support of Veterans.    

PGA HOPE, the flagship military program of PGA REACH, the 501c3 charitable foundation of the PGA of America, introduces golf to Veterans and Active-Duty Military as a therapeutic part of the rehabilitation process to enhance their physical, mental, social and emotional well-being. Led by PGA Professionals, PGA HOPE helps America’s heroes assimilate back into their communities through the social interaction the game of golf provides.  Participants of PGA HOPE programs include military Veterans living with physical or cognitive challenges such as Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and amputees, among other challenges. 

Featuring a 6-week instructional golf clinic, followed by a graduation and on-course golfing opportunities, PGA HOPE in Southern California is partially funded by PGA REACH and subsidized by the SCPGA Foundation so the program can be offered at NO COST to participants.  A national program, PGA HOPE serves over 17,000 Veterans at 500+ program locations annually, while the SCPGA, one of the PGA of America’s largest program operators, hosts nearly 1,000 Veterans at 28 locations throughout Southern California.

“We are very excited to team-up with Shot Scope and utilize their best-in-class GPS technology to benefit Veterans in the Southern California PGA HOPE program,” said Nikki Gatch, Executive Director and CEO, Southern California PGA.  “Through Shot Scope’s generous donation from rangefinder sales throughout the SCPGA, we can enhance our PGA HOPE program and introduce the great game of golf to even more Veterans.”

“Shot Scope is proud to participate in the PGA HOPE program, which continues to support Veterans and use the game of golf to truly make a difference,” said David Hunter, CEO, Shot Scope. “We have enjoyed a great relationship with the SCPGA and its members, and supporting PGA HOPE only makes our partnership stronger.”

For more information on the SCPGA’s PGA HOPE program, visit https://scpgafoundation.com/pga-hope/. To Buy a PRO L2 Rangefinder and support PGA Hope visit www.shotscope.com/us/pga-hope/ Follow Shot Scope on social media via X @Shotscope /Facebook @Shotscope Instagram @shot_scope.

About Shot Scope

Shot Scope Technologies was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland. From its inception, the one simple aim of the company has been to improve the way in which both amateur and professional golfers collect and analyze statistics from their game. The Shot Scope team, which consists of technology experts and golfers, including a former Walker Cup player, set out to develop smart wearable technology that was more intuitive and comprehensive than any current market offering.

About the Southern California PGA

The mission of the Southern California Section (SCPGA) is the purpose of the PGA of America, to promote the enjoyment and involvement in the game of golf and to contribute to its growth by providing services to golf professionals and the golf industry. The SCPGA provides competitive playing opportunities, education seminars, and player development initiatives, within a geographic area that stretches from Baywood Park to the Mexican border and from the Pacific Ocean to Beatty Nevada and the Arizona border.

The Southern California PGA Foundation’s mission is to provide all those who might benefit, especially youth, with opportunities to acquire sustainable life skills and values obtained through the game of golf. The Southern California PGA Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization and operates as a public foundation. The Foundation is involved in and supports the growth of the game of golf through initiatives such as ClubsForeYouth®, Neighborhood Golf, PGA Junior League Golf, SCPGA/TGA Golf Enrichment, Drive, Chip & Putt, Special Olympics, SCGA Junior, CIF, PGA HOPE and California Alliance for Golf, to name a few.

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FRISCO, Texas – Led by Honorary Chairman Jack Nicklaus and anchored by Memorial Day weekend, PGA of America Golf Professionals nationwide and Folds of Honor—a non-profit foundation that provides academic scholarships to families of fallen or disabled military service members and first responders—will again celebrate Patriot Golf Days together. Already, more than 200,000 golfers have played rounds in support of Patriot Golf Days.

Over the last 17 years, Patriot Golf Days has grown to encompass a variety of fundraising efforts that involve PGA of America Golf Professionals and golfers in all 50 states and 41 PGA of America Sections. These include rounding up green fees, donations at the counter, hosting golf tournaments or participating in Hero100 Golf Marathons. The Memorial Day weekend events have raised more than $84 million and funded more than 16,800 scholarships to help the families of Veterans and first responders.

“Veterans, Active Duty Military and First Responders are very near and dear to the hearts of PGA of America Golf Professionals, myself included as my father served in the Navy during World War II,” said PGA of America President John Lindert, PGA Director of Golf at the Country Club of Lansing (Michigan). “Programs such as Folds of Honor and PGA HOPE allow the game to improve and even save lives. We invite golfers everywhere to get involved, whether it’s adding to your green fees or playing in a golf marathon, every donation helps.”

Created by PGA of America Golf Professional Lt Col Dan Rooney, a former F-16 fighter pilot, Patriot Golf Days began as a grassroots fundraising initiative in 2007 encouraging golfers across the country to add an extra dollar to their green fees to fund Folds of Honor scholarships.

“Playing golf’s most heroic round during Patriot Golf Days over Memorial Day weekend allows us to provide a life-changing education,” said Lt Col Dan Rooney, PGA, founder and CEO of Folds of Honor. “I encourage everyone to go to the golf course or visit patriotgolfdays.com and make a one-time donation to assist those who need and deserve our help. While last year Folds provided over 9,300 scholarships, which was a record, the need remains great. The continued participation in Patriot Golf Days is critical to our mission, and we are so thankful to everyone who is making it a success. We are grateful for this record-breaking support through the game of golf.”

Folds of Honor continues to lead the onsite efforts for Patriot Golf Days activities surrounding Memorial Day weekend. The PGA of America REACH Foundation, the 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the PGA of America, will support the promotional efforts for Patriot Golf Days to the more than 30,000 PGA of America Golf Professionals, their facilities and consumers.

Additionally, since 2023, the Folds of Honor Foundation has made a commitment to PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere), the flagship military program of the PGA of America REACH Foundation. PGA HOPE introduces golf to Veterans and Active Duty Military to enhance their physical, mental, social and emotional well-being. The program includes a six-to eight-week golf instruction curriculum taught by PGA of America Golf Professionals trained in adaptive golf and military cultural competency.

To donate or register for Patriot Golf Days, visit patriotgolfdays.com.

About the 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.

About Folds of Honor

Folds of Honor is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of US military service members and first responders who have fallen or been disabled while serving our country and communities. Our educational scholarships support private school tuition or tutoring in grades K-12, tuition for college, technical or trade school and post-graduate work, including a master’s degree, doctorate, or professional program. Funds for a second bachelor’s degree or trade/technical program certification are also available. Since its inception in 2007, Folds of Honor has awarded over 52,000 scholarships totaling about $244 million in all 50 states. Among the students served, 45 percent are minorities. It is rated a four-star charity by Charity Navigator and Platinum on Candid. It was founded by Lt Col Dan Rooney, the only-ever F-16 fighter pilot (with three combat tours in Iraq) and PGA Professional. He is currently stationed at Headquarters Air Force Recruiting Service Detachment 1, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. For more information or to donate in support of a Folds of Honor scholarship visit foldsofhonor.org.

Media Contacts:
Jesse Dodson, PGA of America, jdodson@pgahq.com
Glenn Greenspan, Folds of Honor, GGreenspan@foldsofhonor.org

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Launched in 2023, Vortex’s Weather Insurance Portal is an industry-leading digital insurance platform that allows event organizers, small business owners, and insurance brokers to quote and bind rain andsupplemental hurricane insurance policies online in just minutes.

The portal expedites the underwriting process for parametric weather insurance and offers a seamless user experience from creating quotes, tracking rates, and binding policies on the spot. To generate a rain insurance quote almost instantly, event organizers and small business owners simply enter:

• the business name and address
• event location
• event date and time(s)
• the amount of revenue to insure

The user is presented with rainfall threshold options and premiums they can choose to purchase that best fit theneeds and budget of the event. If the recorded rainfall meets or exceeds the policy’s selected rainfallthreshold, it triggers a claim. Cancellation is not required for a payout to occur.

Supplemental hurricane insurance quotes require:

• the business name and address
• the amount of revenue to insure (you do not have to insure to value)
• size of the coverage circle the policy owner wants around the business (20 or 40-mile circle)

If the recorded storm track of the hurricane’s eye crosses into the policy’s coverage area, it triggers a claim.

Registered account holders can login and check for updates should a claim be triggered. The claims and settlement processes are automated and transparent. Claim checks are usually mailed in about twoweeks.

Vortex’s new guest checkout feature allows the user to quote and bind a policy without registering for an account.The policy documentation and payment receipt are emailed to the purchaser. Should a claim trigger, Vortex will simply notify policyholders of claims and payment status via email.

“We are thrilled to have a Guest Checkout feature now available,” said Vortex VP of Business Development AndyKlaus. “We’ve designed the portal to be very user friendly and intuitive for event organizers and small business owners, so quoting and purchasing can be completed in just a few minutes without the user ever speaking with an agent. We’re available to answer any questions but understand that many customers simplydon’t need assistance.”

The portal has been a game changer for events and small businesses looking to quickly and easily secure coverage that fits their needs and budget. With spring well under way and rainy weather a common occurrence, hourly rain insurance is a critical consideration to the success of any outdoor event.

And with hurricane season officially starting June 1, more and more businesses near the Gulf and Atlantic coastlines are shopping for annual supplemental hurricane insurance policies.

Experts are predicting an “extremely active” hurricane season, and now is the time to find wind/hail and hurricane coverage. Vortex’s Supplemental Hurricane Insurance works to fill gaps traditional policies leave behind. Payouts are based on the recorded track of a major hurricaneand its proximity to the insured’s location.

The release of this new functionality aligns perfectly with the busy season for the majority of Vortex clients. Sincelaunching the portal, over 1500 uniquely structured hourly rain and hurricane quotes have been created. Vortex anticipates continued heavy use of the portal’s guest checkout feature as more businesses prepare to protecttheir revenue this year.

ABOUT VORTEX:

Vortex Weather Insurance (dba Vortex Insurance Agency, LLC) is a data-driven weather risk insurtech that offers businesses a variety of affordable parametric weather index insurance products, now including supplemental hurricane insurance. Since 2008, Vortex has provided insurance for outdoorevents ranging from fairs and festivals, motorsports, youth sports, parades, professional golf tournaments and golf clubs to outdoor theaters, haunted houses and holiday light events. Insurance is underwritten by Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance USA, Inc. (MSU), admitted in all 50 states and has an AM Best rating of A+(Superior). Contact us at vortexinsurance.com

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Vortex Weather Insurance Stacy Stephens
913-253-1205
sstephens@vortexinsurance.com

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BOURBON, MO – Imperial, a leading headwear manufacturer founded in 1916 and owned by CPC, announced today it has completed the acquisition of Pukka, Inc. (“Pukka”) based in Findlay, Ohio. The Company reported the management team and operations at Pukka will remain in place.

“Imperial is a brand rich in heritage and traditional styling with a modern twist,” said Todd Johnson, CEO of Imperial. “Pukka is a very innovative brand with an energy that speaks to an audience distinct from Imperial. We believe both brands can co-exist by running them separately and keeping their personalities true to their DNA. I am thrilled to partner with the Pukka brand and management team, and look forward to a bright future ahead with both Imperial and Pukka continuing to service their loyal customers.”

“While the ownership of Pukka will change, our core values, vision, and dedication to ‘Be Original’ will remain deeply rooted in our culture,” said Shawn Rogers, Founder and CEO of Pukka. “Imperial, and its unbelievable ownership group at CPC, is going to be a great partner with vast resources that can help us accelerate a range of growth and operational initiatives for years to come.”

Kansas City, Missouri based CPC, an investment holding company focused on long-term investment strategy was formed to buy, build, and hold great companies. Imperial was CPC’s first acquisition in late 2021. CPC is a permanent investment vehicle organized as a company, not a fund – a structure that enables CPC to implement the best strategies to create defensible, long-term value aligning the incentives of shareholders, management, and all stakeholders in CPC’s businesses. CPC is owned by large family offices and successful entrepreneurs that are collectively aligned around long-term decision making and wealth creation. CPC seeks to buy one to two companies a year and invest $60 million to $120 million per company into control positions. It does not use enterprise leverage to fund acquisitions, instead focusing management teams to excel in what CPC calls the Five Key Battles: People, Systems and Processes, Execution, Customer Intimacy, and Product Leadership.

“As we embark on this exciting new chapter of our organization, it is essential to acknowledge and honor the foundation upon which both the Imperial and Pukka brands were built,” said David Shaffer, Senior Vice President of Sales at Imperial. “I’ve long admired the culture and style that Pukka brings to headwear, and really could not be more excited to join forces with the great team they have built. On behalf of everyone at CPC and Imperial, I welcome everyone at Pukka to our family.”

About Imperial

Imperial is a consumer apparel brand founded in 1916 with design, marketing, manufacturing, and distribution capabilities. Imperial sells its products into several markets, including the direct-to-consumer (DTC), golf, corporate, and supply chain channels. Customers include the U.S. Open, PGA Championship, Open Championship, Ryder Cup, Presidents Cup, and Solheim Cup. Imperial also has manufacturing and licensing relationships with Nike, Peter Millar, Tommy Hilfiger, Vans, Adidas and many other global brands. Imperial products can be found in all Top 100 golf courses in the United States and has been voted the #1 headwear brand in golf for seven consecutive years by the Association of Golf Merchandisers (AGM) and reported as the “#1 headwear brand in the combined on and off course retail golf channels” by Golf Datatech. Imperial is also proud to fund the Imperial Foundation, a separate philanthropic organization committed to the growth and vitality of sports—especially the game of golf and those who support it—as well as the overall health and well-being of the people in the communities Imperial serves. For further information please visit Imperial1916.com. Follow Imperial on Instagram at @ImperialHats.

About Pukka

Pukka® Inc is a designer, manufacturer and marketer of premium custom headwear in the Golf, Action Sports and Team Sporting Goods markets. Pukka stands for “original, first class, quality,” which is displayed by unrivaled fit, superior materials and fashion-forward designs. For more information, please visit pukkainc.com or call 1-877-345-5110 to speak with an account manager. You can also follow Pukka on social media platforms via @pukkainc.

About CPC

CPC is owned by large family offices and successful entrepreneurs that are collectively aligned around long-term decision making and wealth creation. It was formed from the merging of Curran Companies’ and C3 Capital’s management teams and seeks to invest $60 million to $120 million per company into control investments. CPC does not use enterprise leverage to fund acquisitions, instead focusing management teams to excel in the Five Key Battles: People, Systems and Processes, Execution, Customer Intimacy, and Product Leadership. Prior to forming CPC, the management team invested in more than 100 businesses covering a wide variety of industries. CPC’s website can be found at CPC.LLC and any inquiries can be directed to kstewart@cpc.llc.

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Charleston, S.C. – The National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA), the trade association dedicated exclusively to golf course ownership and operations, is pleased to announce its relationship with TenFore Golf, a cloud-based, all-in-one golf management software developed for golf courses, restaurants, retail establishments, and indoor and outdoor entertainment facilities. TenFore Golf’s software will be available through the NGCOA Smart Buy Marketplace; NGCOA members will receive $3,000 in free hardware with purchase. NGCOA members can learn more and contact the company at bit.ly/NGCOA_SmartBuy_TenForeGolf.

TenFore Golf helps golf courses manage point of sale, tee times, driving ranges, tournaments, clinics and lessons, F&B, reporting, marketing, and more to simplify and streamline your golf operations. To maximize efficiency, they provide modern, simplified tee sheet and point-of-sale software available on the latest touchscreen computers, kiosks, tablets, and handheld devices. Courses can offer golfers self-service kiosks to reduce resource costs and improve customer experience, process credit card orders anywhere on the course to increase revenue, and manage their facility from anywhere in the world. Courses also have access to an integrated partner network that includes Gallus, Golf Genius, Noteefy, Metolius, Priswing, and others.

“Golf course owners benefit from having the latest software and hardware to operate their facilities,” said TenFore Golf’s CEO Jonathan Wride. “Better products and services enable courses to operate more efficiently, be easier to manage, use fewer resources, and improve the customer experience. We’re thrilled to offer NGCOA members $3,000 in free hardware when they upgrade their golf management software to our latest technology. And we’ll beat their processing rate for even more savings! It’s a win-win!”

TenFore Golf will also continue its event support as a multi-year sponsor of NGCOA’s annual Golf Business Conference (next held January 20-22, 2025 in Orlando, FL) and the annual NGCOA Multi-Course & Resort Operators Retreat held each summer in Monterey, CA.

About the National Golf Course Owners Association

The NGCOA is the leading authority on the business of golf course ownership and management. The association represents and promotes the interests of golf courses as the principal businesses and economic assets of the game of golf. The not-for-profit organization is the only trade association dedicated exclusively to golf course owners and operators. Through advocacy, education and information resources, purchasing programs and networking opportunities, the NGCOA helps golf course owners and operators run more successful businesses. For more information or to join, visit ngcoa.org or call 800-933-4262.

About TenFore Golf

TenFore is a cloud-based, all-in-one golf management software platform built for golf courses, tennis, pickleball, driving ranges, restaurants, and retail establishments. TenFore provides a full suite of software as a service (SaaS), integrated payment processing, durable hardware, and a partner network of integrated software solutions. TenFore’s powerful, easy-to-use software includes golf, retail, and F&B point of sale, booking and reservations, e-commerce, operations, financial reporting and analytics, marketing, loyalty, gift cards, team management, integrated payment processing, and much more. TenFore is an operating system for private and public single and multi-location golf course facilities. www.tenfore.golf 

Media Contact: Renée Flowers, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications, NGCOA, rflowers@ngcoa.org 

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“We are pleased to add the innovative Breakthrough Golf Technology shafts to our brand offerings,” said Rei Suzuki, CEO Sports TMC Ltd. “The company uses the latest technology to create the finest, most precise shafts available in the golf industry and we are confident that we can help grow the brand in Japan.” 

“Our partnership with Sports TMC provides the professional and quality representation we need in Japan,” said Barney Adams, CEO of Breakthrough Golf. “We believe they will provide a solid foundation for long-term growth for our line of golf shafts in Japan.”

The BGT line of revolutionary shafts includes:

• Stability Tour– The one and only, patented design that revolutionized the category, designed with BGT’s Advanced Materials Integration, a scientifically proven platform that delivers the face square at impact. This results in a lower launch for predictable roll and better distance control. Stability is the only shaft on the market that fits all putters, regardless of the bend profile—straight, single, or double and is easy to install, requires no practice, and will immediately elevate your game.
• The new RedZNE wedge shafts – Designed to work with all wedges – regardless of brand, model, bounce, grind, or groove. Tested to withstand all types of turf conditions, players, and swing speeds.
• The Brava and Brava SE wood shafts – Designed to deliver unwavering distance and accuracy shot after shot, regardless of swing speed or driver model.

For more information about the complete line of Breakthrough Golf Technology shafts, visit breakthroughgolftech.com.

For more information about Sports TMC Ltd, visit sports-tmc.com.

About Breakthrough Golf Technology

Breakthrough Golf’s state-of-the-art facility utilizes the latest technology to develop and bring to market the finest, most precise shafts available. Founder Barney Adams, who has always had the unique ability to see what is truly missing in golf equipment, decided to focus on the putter shafts since there had been no significant innovation for decades.  A team of award-winning industry professionals was assembled, and no shaft company delivers innovation in golf shafts like Breakthrough Golf Technology.

For more information and images contact:

Tracy Nackel, TEN Marketing & PR, 760-420-1602, tnackel@gmail.com

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In 2023 WGD’s social media performance delivered included 397,143 engagements, a reach of 92,179,471 and 194,920,049 impressions which is one of the reasons why this year WGD Palooza will be aired across the @womensgolfday social media channels.  The content will have the same fun and entertaining videos and giveaways from WGD Partners and WGD itself and to maximize reach and accessibility it will sit permanently on the WGD YouTube and all social channels.  For more details visit https://www.womensgolfday.com/wgdpalooza/

As well as inviting the global golf community to Get Social at WGD Palooza, WGD is also encouraging women to Get Social at events around the globe.  When women are empowered to get involved in golf the results are spectacular, for instance in Japan where over 100 courses and 8 driving ranges have registered to hold events in 2024. 

“We have been working with the Japan Golf Association (JGA) and our Ambassador Mitsuru since 2022,” explains founder for Women’s Golf Day Elisa Gaudet. “I was fortunate to visit Tokyo and Kyoto in November and spend time with the JGA, some of the courses, industry leaders and MCO Accordia and it was very encouraging to witness firsthand the increasing interest from the industry as well as Japanese women.  This market is one we have focused our energies on and really want to help them grow female participation.”

The proven formula of WGD events allows for participation whatever your ability.  “Existing golfers are encouraged to bring a friend along to a WGD event,” continues Gaudet.  “Because the WGD format incorporates beginners as well as current golfers and has a social element, everyone has fun.  And that is what is important.  Golf can be hard to learn, but if people do that in a friendly, inclusive environment where they can see that playing golf means becoming part of a fantastic community, then people will come back.”

To find out more information on events throughout the week follow @womensgolfday and if you are still looking for a place to celebrate WGD 2024 visit: https://www.womensgolfday.com/locations/

Women’s Golf Day Official Partners

Callaway Golf, Cutter & Buck. Imperial, GloveIt, The PGA of America, The R&A, Japan Golf Association and The USGA.

Women’s Golf Day is also proudly supported by:  All Square, Annika Foundation, Asian Golf,  Chronogolf, EGCOA, European Tour, European Tour Properties, The First Tee, The Golf Channel, GolfNow, Golf Town, Invited Clubs, International Golf Federation, LET, Make Golf Your Thing, Modest Golf Management, NGCOA, NGCOA Canada, PGA TOUR, Players First, Prestige Flag, Sky Sports, TopGolf, TopTracer, TPC Properties, Troon Golf, Troon International, WE ARE GOLF, Women & Golf, Women’s Golf & Travel, The World Golf Foundation and more.

About Women’s Golf Day

Women’s Golf Day (WGD) is a global movement that Engages, Empowers, and Supports women and girls playing golf and learning the skills that last a lifetime. The one-day, four-hour event has occurred at more than 1,300 locations in 84 countries since its inception in 2016 and has introduced thousands of new golfers to the sport. WGD is the fastest-growing female golf development initiative. WGD is now a weeklong celebration May 28 to June 4, 2024.

All are welcome to participate in Women’s Golf Day, except where prohibited by law. Women’s Golf Day does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, or sexual orientation.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

PRESS PAGE  images and releases            www.womensgolfday.com/press

Nicole Wheatley, Medi8                                           nicole@medi8ltd.co.uk                          +44 (0) 7507 556794

Elisa Gaudet, WGD Founder                                   elisa@execgolfintl.com                         +1 (305) 610-9558

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Alexandria, VA – KOPPLIN KUEBLER & WALLACE, a leading club industry recruiting and consulting firm, has renewed its partnership with the Club Management Association of America (CMAA) through December 2026. KOPPLIN KUEBLER & WALLACE (KKW) has been a long-time partner and a valued supporter of CMAA.

As a CMAA Executive Partner, KOPPLIN KUEBLER & WALLACE will continue to be the presenting sponsor of the Governance and Leadership Symposium that they helped to develop in 2016. To date, Principals Richard Kopplin, CMAA Fellow; Kurt D. Kuebler, CCM, CMAA Fellow; and Thomas B. Wallace III, CCM, CCE, ECM, have shared their expertise with more than 500 club management professionals and club board members through these in-person and virtual events, helping to create a better-educated club industry.

CMAA’s President & CEO Jeff Morgan, FASAE, CAE, explains “We are pleased to continue our partnership with KOPPLIN KUEBLER & WALLACE, and extend their expertise to CMAA members and their volunteer leadership through board education.”

“Dick Kopplin, Kurt Kuebler, and I are honored to continue our involvement and support of Club Management Association of America through our renewed partnership commitment. Much of our team has an invested history with the association and we are dedicated to advocating for CMAA’s continued success. The pillars of CMAA that support professionalism, education, and leadership align seamlessly with KK&W. We look forward to engaging with the membership and their team members, sharing our experiences in private club leadership, governance, and best practices. The coming years are sure to be exciting for CMAA and we are thankful to be a part of their mission,” shared KK&W Partner, Tom Wallace.

Further, KOPPLIN KUEBLER & WALLACE will support BMI International as an event sponsor along with a wide range of other educational resources available to the CMAA membership across a variety of platforms. Previous collaborations through the Let’s Talk Club Management podcast and Club Management magazine include:

• Putting The Human Behind The Resources [read more]
• Evolving Workplaces [read more]
• Secrets to Acing the Interview [launch podcast]

About CMAA

Founded in 1927, the Club Management Association of America (CMAA) is the largest professional association for managers of membership clubs with 7,800 members throughout the US and internationally. Our members contribute to the success of more than 2,600 country, golf, athletic, city, faculty, military, town, and yacht clubs. The objectives of the Association are to promote relationships between club management professionals and other similar professions; to encourage the education and advancement of members; and to provide the resources needed for efficient and successful club operations. Under the covenants of professionalism, education, leadership, and community, CMAA continues to extend its reach as the leader in the club management practice. CMAA is headquartered in Alexandria, VA, with 40 professional chapters and 40 student chapters and colonies. Learn more at cmaa.org.

About KOPPLIN KUEBLER & WALLACE

People Focused & Quality Driven. When you work with KOPPLIN KUEBLER & WALLACE, you can expect an experience that will be centered around the well-being of their clients, the candidates they place, and the industry as a whole. Their process has been fine-tuned for 26 years and involves merging more than 500 years of combined expertise with a comprehensive understanding of stakeholders’ needs. They are an award-winning executive search and consulting firm and a trusted partner dedicated to the success of the organizations they work with. Executive search expertise includes: GM/COO, CEO, Assistant General Manager/Clubhouse Manager, Director of Food and Beverage, Executive Chef, Director of Golf/Head Golf Professional, Golf Course Superintendent/Director of Agronomy, Director of Tennis/Director of Racquets, Fitness & Wellness Director, Chief Financial Officer, Director of Finance, Controller, Human Resources Director, Membership and Marketing Director Searches, and Consulting Services for Private, Resort and Developer Owned Properties, Clubs and Communities as well as Senior Living Communities and Property Owners Associations. For more information, visit kkandw.com.

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Rippit Golf in Newcastle, Australia is a multi-function golf practice facility, featuring simulators, miniature golf and a driving range. It’s also the country’s first location to install Power Tee, Ponte Vedra, Fla.-based innovator in technology that drives game improvement, golfer engagement and practice facility revenues.

At Rippit, visitors can play mini golf, hit range balls, or play novelty courses in the simulator bays. “For serious golfers, we have the driving range with accurate ball tracking, or quiet simulator bays with detailed shot analysis including side and rear video playback,” says John Scheider, owner of Rippit. “We often see families and groups come in for a giggle on the mini golf course and then see the non-threatening environment on the range and simulators where some will book a follow up. That’s when ‘real golf’ begins to develop.” 

But technology has definitely elevated the experience at Rippit. The range offers quality balls, visitors can hit day or night, and they get immediate feedback. It’s netted, so shots can only travel 32 yards. But golfers can look up and see the initial ball flight, and then glance at a dedicated screen to obtain full flight shape and detail along with ball and club data to further analyze the shot. Members can record their session and further review later online at home, too. But the Power Tee enhances the experience by removing the need to fetch balls.

“Our customers tell us they like the certainty of being able to book a set time on the range, and Power Tee assists with this as there is never ‘a few balls left in the bucket’ at the end of a time period,” says Schneider. “When time is up, it’s up. We run on a time base, not on buckets, and the Power Tees help facilitate this. There’s no bay down time while buckets are being refilled, as the Power Tees are constantly refilled. It’s up to the individual to hit 120 balls per hour or be more discerning and hit at a more controlled rate that suits that person’s purpose or capability. And customers appreciate the certainty of a bay being available at the booked time.

Schneider says he also likes the seamlessly integrated look of Power Tee units. Plus, he says, there’s both a functional and novelty aspect to its appeal. The functional aspect allows serious golfers to hold their position and make fine adjustments to feet, posture and tee height between shots. The novelty is being the first facility with automated tees in Australia.

“Rippit is a fantastic partner and we’re extremely proud the first location to install Power Tee in Australia is this terrific golf and entertainment venue for all ages,” said Power Tee CEO Martin Wyeth.

And because Rippit offers something for everyone from young to old, catering to those with disabilities, and being fun for golfers of every skill level, Power Tee makes a perfect fit here to help tee up the ball for those who need help. Plus it’s just fun. And the resident golf instructors love that they can walk straight into a bay without chasing buckets and refilling hoppers, which makes each teaching session more efficient. Now that’s a clever use of technology.

If early reviews are any indication, Rippit and Power Tee are going to be a big hit Down Under for a long, long time. Rippit Guest Gemma Kennedy’s recent five-star review says “Had a great morning, hitting 239 balls in my hour! Fabulous auto tee and video display for each shot. Friendly staff and great to see lots of families having fun, too.”

Learn more at PowerTee.com and RippitGolf.com.

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Shattuck was one of two PGA Professionals to make the cut and earned Low PGA of America Pro honors with a score of 1-under par. Shattuck uses JumboMax JMX UltraLite XL swing grips on his clubs in the company’s “Blackout” color.

DeChambeau finished runner up at the PGA Championship at 20-under par, tying the previously held record for the most under par score in a major championship. His round of 64 on Sunday put him just one shot out of a playoff.

DeChambeau uses JumboMax Tour Series XL (swing) grips in the company’s Black/Silver color. He also uses the company’s JMX JumboFlat 17 putter grip, which DeChambeau helped design.

DeChambeau led the field in driving distance (330.5 yards) at the PGA Championship. He also led the field in scrambling (90%), sand save percentage (100%), and gained 1.111 strokes on the field on the greens (17th).

About JumboMax

JumboMax creates tour-quality golf grips with ergonomically correct sizing. That’s a scientific way of saying they’re “supersized.” And it makes a BIG difference!

The company’s swing and putter grips are proudly used by Bryson DeChambeau, Retief Goosen, Martin Borgmeier, Braden Shattuck, Justin James, Phillis Meti, Mike Schy, Simon Dyson, and dozens of other tour players around the world. 

For more information on JumboMax, visit jumbomax.com. For media inquiries, email Zak Kozuchowski of Rooted Solutions at zak@rootedsolutions.co or call (804) 426-5108.

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