Albion College Weekend
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The Business of Golf - September 22, 2019
The Business of Golf - September 22, 2019
This one-day symposium will deliver an experience with a focus on aspects of golf beyond playing, especially for those who have an interest in the sport. With business opportunities both inside and outside the ropes our sessions on Careers in the Golf Industry and Caddying will pique an interest into the $ 84.1 billion dollar industry. Thru industry leader conversations, learn the power of the relationship building that golf affords through participation with hands on
learning sessions throughout the event.
Did you know?
Did you know?
" Golf is an $ 84.1 billion industry.
" Golf impacts nearly 1.9 million American jobs with $ 58.7 billion in annual wage income.
" Approximately one of every 75 jobs in the U.S. is impacted by the golf industry (two million of 150 million)
" Approximately 143,000 charity events, raising $ 3.94 billion ($ 26,400 per event), are held annually with 12 million participants at 12,700 golf facilities.
Source= National Golf Foundation 2019
Session Highlights
Careers in the Golf Industry
Golf is an 84.1 billion-dollar annual industry. We will discuss the wide range of careers from golf course operations, hospitality, manufacturing, tournament operations, internships and more. A conversation on the evolution and impact of the Caddie's role in golf, and the entrepreneurial platform highlighting economic opportunities.
Caddie's Corner
A conversation on the evolution and impact of the Caddie's role in golf, and the entrepreneurial platform highlighting economic opportunities.
Schedule
Registration 1:00pm-1:45pm Tomac Woods Golf Course Clubhouse
Program Overview2:00pm-2:30pm" Welcome /Jeanne Kennedy, Owner. Tomac Woods Golf Course" Overview/ Craig Kirby, Founder & CEO. Golf. My Future. My Game. " Remarks/ Steve Mona, Executive Director. WE ARE GOLF. " Remarks/ Dr. Michael Cooper, Chair. WE ARE GOLF. Diversity Task Force Session I 2:45pm-3:45pmCareer's in Golf & Caddie's Corner Moderator/ Craig Kirby, Founder & CEO. Golf. My Future. My Game. Panelist: " Lauren Shelly, Director, Training & Development. American Junior Golf Association (AJGA)" Jeanne Kennedy, Owner, Tomac Woods Golf Course" Andrew Dobbins, Former PGA Professional (Mitchell Golf Equipment Company) " John Fulling, VP Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) (Grounds & Facilities Manager. Kalamazoo Country Club) " David Cavossa, CEO. CaddieNow " John Moran, Michigan State Director. Golf. My Future. My Game.
Session II 4:00pm-5:00pm Career's in Golf & Caddie's Corner Moderator/ Craig Kirby, Founder & CEO. Golf. My Future. My Game. Panelist: " Lauren Shelly, Director Training & Development American Junior Golf Association (AJGA)" Jeanne Kennedy, Owner Tomac Woods Golf Course" Andrew Dobbins, Former PGA Professional (Mitchell Golf Equipment Company) " John Fulling, VP Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) (Grounds & Facilities Manager. Kalamazoo Country Club) " David Cavossa, CEO, CaddieNow" John Moran, Michigan State Director, Golf. My Future. My Game.
Putting Contest & Longest Drive Contest 5:15pm- 6:15pm Tomac Woods Golf Course
Reception The 19th Hole 6:30pm-7:45pm Tomac Woods Clubhouse
Schedule
Registration
1:00pm-1:45pm Tomac Woods Golf Course Clubhouse
Program Overview
2:00pm-2:30pm
" Welcome /Jeanne Kennedy, Owner. Tomac Woods Golf Course
" Overview/ Craig Kirby, Founder & CEO. Golf. My Future. My Game.
" Remarks/ Steve Mona, Executive Director. WE ARE GOLF.
" Remarks/ Dr. Michael Cooper, Chair. WE ARE GOLF. Diversity Task Force
Session I
2:45pm-3:45pm
Career's in Golf & Caddie's Corner
Moderator/ Craig Kirby, Founder & CEO. Golf. My Future. My Game.
Panelist:
" Lauren Shelly, Director, Training & Development. American Junior Golf Association (AJGA)
" Jeanne Kennedy, Owner, Tomac Woods Golf Course
" Andrew Dobbins, Former PGA Professional (Mitchell Golf Equipment Company)
" John Fulling, VP Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) (Grounds & Facilities Manager. Kalamazoo Country Club)
" David Cavossa, CEO. CaddieNow
" John Moran, Michigan State Director. Golf. My Future. My Game.
Session II
4:00pm-5:00pm
Career's in Golf & Caddie's Corner
Moderator/ Craig Kirby, Founder & CEO. Golf. My Future. My Game.
Panelist:
" Lauren Shelly, Director Training & Development American Junior Golf Association (AJGA)
" Jeanne Kennedy, Owner Tomac Woods Golf Course
" Andrew Dobbins, Former PGA Professional (Mitchell Golf Equipment Company)
" John Fulling, VP Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) (Grounds & Facilities Manager. Kalamazoo Country Club)
" David Cavossa, CEO, CaddieNow
" John Moran, Michigan State Director, Golf. My Future. My Game.
Putting Contest & Longest
Drive Contest 5:15pm- 6:15pm
Tomac Woods Golf Course
Reception
The 19th Hole
6:30pm-7:45pm
Tomac Woods Clubhouse