Can't Miss - The NJSGA Golf Summit, April 4
We all need answers to do our jobs.
Some of the questions might be: What is the state of golf In New Jersey? What effect is the economy having on my club or course? How can we save club resources? What can I do to improve the value of our club to our members? What demographic trends are increasing? Decreasing? What is the next big thing heading our way?
Get the insight you need with excellent, focused and entertaining presentations at the NJSGA Golf Summit – the premier golf industry event in the state. Follow that with a fun networking reception that kicks off the New Jersey golf season, and you have a can’t-miss afternoon!
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, and is sponsored by Pernod Ricard, the No. 1 supplier of premium liquor brands worldwide.
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 end of the event.
The Summit brings NJ golf together under one roof, 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, as well as leaders from various clubs and courses throughout the state.
Speakers include:
James Hankowski, of the accounting firm of Condon O’Meara McGinty & Donnelly LLP, will explore current membership and revenue trends in NJ 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?
Matt Pringle, Senior Director, USGA Research, Science and Innovation, will discuss several interesting initiatives relevant to golfers and golf facilities, with updates on some new technologies designed to help facilities improve the golfer experience and manage 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. David will share 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 clubs across the state!
Sponsor Pernod Ricard brand managers Pete Gati and Michael Mann will provide a brief overview on the resources available to NJSGA member clubs, including 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 reception.
REGISTER now or, for more information, contact Kevin Purcell at 908-241-4653.
