Cant Miss Golf Summit On April 4 Promises Intriguing Golf Topics And Discussions
Don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of the annual NJSGA Golf Summit - presented by Pernod Ricard - considered the premier event in the state for networking and discussing hot-button topics among those in the golf industry.
The event, featuring top speakers in golf and business, takes place on Wednesday, April 4, at 3 p.m. at Galloping Hill Golf Course in Kenilworth.
The Golf Summit, conducted in collaboration with the New Jersey PGA Section, the New Jersey Club Managers Association, the Golf Course Superintendents Association of N.J., and the New Jersey Golf Course Owners Association. The Golf Summit welcomes all members, officials and staff from any private or public golf facility in New Jersey, as well as members of golf-based associations in the state. Cost is $35 and includes cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at the conclusion of the event.
Pernod Ricard, the No. 1 supplier of premium liquor brands worldwide, is the NJSGA Official Sponsor of The Golf Summit.
Speakers include Matt Pringle, Senior Director, USGA Research, Science and Innovation. Pringle notes that the USGA has a number of interesting initiatives that are relevant to golfers and golf facilities. He will give updates on a variety of topics from Golf House with a particular emphasis on some new technologies being launched, with the goal of helping facilities improve the golfer experience and manage the consumption of key resources.
Patrick Winemiller of Constellation Energy will discuss how Constellation and the PGA have teamed up to improve environmental and financial sustainability within the golf industry. Attendees can learn how Constellation, one of the nation's leading energy suppliers, can help clubs realize cost savings and improve the energy efficiency of the golf club through custom projects such as LED lighting, building automation, water conservation/irrigation, electric vehicle charging stations and more - with no upfront capital required.
David Dusek, a senior writer at Golfweek, the NJSGA’s new publishing partner for New Jersey Golf magazine, will share expert insights about how consumers get their golf information, how Golfweek has adapted to meet the ever-changing communications landscape, and the growth of Big Data in golf today. He’ll also weigh-in on hot topics such as -- The Masters, Tiger, Ryder Cup, and equipment advances – topics that are sure to demand grill-room attention at club’s across the country this summer!
James Hankowski is a partner with the accounting firm of Condon O’Meara McGinty & Donnelly LLP. He will explore current membership and revnue trends in New Jersey country clubs and topics such as: How much are dues rates going up for 2018? How are the capital projects being paid for? And, does a major club renovation produce more members?
Pernod Ricard brands managers Pete Gati and Michael Mann will provide a brief overview on the wide range of resources available to NJSGA Member Clubs for taking their premium liquor business to new heights. Pernod Ricard’s NJSGA Member Club marketing program will provide opportunities for product, merchandising and experiential support to enhance clubs’ bar branding, golf tournaments, member dining events, corporate outings, and more! Pernod Ricard will feature hosted product sampling from some of their top performing country club brands and showcase their bottle personalization capabilities during the post meeting reception.
