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Below, we share golf industry insights, best practices and celebrate our award-winning KemperSports properties.

KemperSports Golf Professional Feature: Chris Thomson

June 21, 2019
Chris Thomson offering putting instruction to a junior golfer at Wilderness Ridge Golf Club in Lincoln, Nebraska

KemperSports is one of the largest employers of PGA professionals in the country. In conjunction with our ongoing player development initiatives, we will share features on golf professionals within the KemperSports portfolio of properties – experienced individuals dedicated to growing the game and sharing their passion for golf with others.…

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KemperSports-Managed Properties Earn Top Honors in Golfweek Rankings

June 20, 2019
Hole 16 on the Green Course at Golden Horseshoe Golf Club in Williamsburg, Virginia

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   KemperSports-Managed Properties Earn Top Honors in Golfweek Rankings 20 courses receive accolades from Golfweek Magazine   NORTHBROOK, Illinois, June 20, 2019 – Twenty KemperSports properties were named to Golfweek’s most recent Best Of Lists – Best Courses You Can Play and Best Courses You Can Play…

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How Private Clubs Change to Meet the Needs of Their Members, Prospective Members

June 17, 2019
Hole 18 at Royal Melbourne Country Club (Long Grove, Illinois)

KemperSports Senior Vice President of Operations Mark Freemott spoke to Club & Resort Business about how private clubs are changing to meet the needs of their members and prospective members. As one of the longest tenured executives at KemperSports, Mark has significant experience in private club operations. Click here to…

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KemperSports Golf Professional Feature: Jessica Quayle

June 14, 2019
LPGA Teaching Professional Jessica Quayle giving a lesson at Oakmont Golf Club in Santa Rosa, California

KemperSports is one of the largest employers of PGA professionals in the country. In conjunction with our ongoing player development initiatives, we will share features on golf professionals within the KemperSports portfolio of properties – experienced individuals dedicated to growing the game and sharing their passion for golf with others.…

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Josh Lesnik on 670 The Score

June 11, 2019
Josh Lesnik, President of KemperSports (Northbrook, Illinois)

KemperSports President Josh Lesnik joined Steve Olken and Ed Sherman on 670 The Score this past weekend, discussing Emil Esposito’s induction into the Illinois Golf Hall of Fame Class of 2019 and the 20th anniversary of Bandon Dunes Golf Resort. Tune in at 26:00 at the link below. Click here…

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KemperSports Golf Professional Feature: Jeff Dayton

June 7, 2019
Jeff Dayton offering junior golf instruction at Forest Creek Golf Club in Round Rock, Texas

KemperSports is one of the largest employers of PGA professionals in the country. In conjunction with our ongoing player development initiatives, we will share features on golf professionals within the KemperSports portfolio of properties – experienced individuals dedicated to growing the game and sharing their passion for golf with others.…

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Mink Meadows Golf Club Partners with KemperSports

June 5, 2019
Looking back at a hole from the green at Mink Meadows Golf Club in Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Mink Meadows Golf Club Partners with KemperSports   NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS, June 5, 2019 – KemperSports has been selected by the Board of Directors at Mink Meadows Golf Club as a consulting partner for the historic property. A favorite course of several past U.S. presidents – including…

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KemperSports Kicks-Off Player Development Month, Highlighting Year-Round Grow the Game Initiative

May 30, 2019
Board member on the range at Country Club of St. Albans in St. Albans, Missouri

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   KemperSports Kicks-Off Player Development Month, Highlighting Year-Round Grow the Game Initiative   NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS – This June, participating KemperSports properties across the country are celebrating Player Development Month with complimentary lessons and special events to help newcomers and returning golfers learn the game and sharpen their skills.…

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KemperSports Properties Earn High Marks for Customer Satisfaction, Take Home National Golf Foundation Loyalty Awards

May 16, 2019
The team at Sand Creek Station in Newton, Kansas, flying the W flag

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   KemperSports Properties Earn High Marks for Customer Satisfaction, Take Home National Golf Foundation Loyalty Awards Sand Creek Station, Heron Glen Golf Course receive top spots in respective categories   NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 16, 2019 – Seven KemperSports properties were honored with a National Golf Foundation (NGF)…

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KemperSports-Managed Properties Highlighted in Golf Digest’s 100 Greatest Public Courses List

May 14, 2019
Looking back from the 16th green on the Green Course at Golden Horseshoe Golf Club in Williamsburg, Virginia

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   KemperSports-Managed Properties Highlighted in Golf Digest’s 100 Greatest Public Courses List   NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS, May 13, 2019 – Golf Digest named 12 KemperSports-managed properties to its highly-competitive 100 Greatest Public Courses list, with eight courses landing in the top 25. With this recognition, KemperSports continues to…

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