Premier Partners
Partnership & Advertising Opportunities
Collin Elphic, MBA
Director of Corporate Partnerships
celphic@pgahq.com
(336) 265-2839
The Carolinas PGA Section is honored to collaborate with various influential and community-driven businesses across our region. Through these partnerships, we extend our reach and impact in fostering the spirit of golf while making meaningful contributions to our communities. From supporting initiatives like PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) and junior golf programs to championing causes such as the Harvick4HighSchoolGolf Program and Prokope Academy, our partnerships serve as catalysts for positive change.
They also help promote the various tournaments that our PGA of America Professionals participate in. In return, our partners receive valuable, direct exposure to thousands of PGA Professionals, families, and individuals throughout the communities in the Carolinas.
We want to thank all of our partners who help make everything we do possible. To learn more about becoming a Carolinas PGA partner, please get in touch with Collin Elphic, our Director of Corporate Partnerships.
Section Partners
BlueGolf
Tournament Management Made Easy.
Dan Share
Director, Business Development
610-293-0998
dshare@bluegolf.com
Joseph M. Bryan Foundation
Jim Melvin
Bridgestone Golf
Chuck McGuire
Territory Sales Manager - Central and Western NC, Upstate SC, SW VA
cmcguire@bridgestonegolf.com
Tom Blount
Territory Sales Manager l Eastern NC and SC, Coastal Georgia
tblount@bridgestonegolf.com
Carolina Sports Concepts
Travis Penley
Head of Sports Marketing
travis.penley@carolinasportsconcepts.com
704-658-6523
Clippd
David Ford
Head of Sports Marketing
david@clippd.io
646-914-6395
John Boykin
Clippd Senior PGA Professional
jboykin@businessgolfinternational.com
770-551-0300
JP Van Der Walt
Clippd Sales Account Manager
jp@clippd.io
334 737 8494
Club Car
Russell Lord
Sales Manager - SE Golf
704-264-9450
russell_lord@clubcar.com
Rick Forbis
Territory Manager - Coastal Carolinas
843-231-5086
rick.forbis@clubcar.com
Chris Gunnels
Territory Manager - Central SC
706-373-1583
chris_gunnels@clubcar.com
Danny LaSure
Territory Manager - Upstate SC & Western NC
828-215-4325
danny_lasure@clubcar.com
Dunning Golf
Chris Alcocer
Territory Representative-Eastern NC & Greater Myrtle Beach
chris@calgolfsales.com
(951) 972-6549
Russell Radel
Sales Representative - Western NC including Greater Charlotte & SC excluding Myrtle Beach
radelgolf@gmail.com
(864) 419-3263
Evolve Golf
Call Evolve Golf at: 866-614-3158
Spencer Muller
Account Manager
spencer@evolvegolf.com
E-Z-GO
Dennis Brouillard
Sr. Territory Sales Manager - North & Central NC
dbrouillard@textron.com
336-209-1833
Ethan Fowler, PGA
Territory Sales Manager Eastern NC
Efowler01@textron.com
919-600-4311
Daniel Bretz
Territory Sales Manager - North GA/Western NC
dbretz@textron.com
706-726-0872
Tanner Ticknor
Territory Sales Manager - South Carolina
tticknor@textron.com
706-836-6081
F.H.Wadsworth
Superior quality belts, bags & accessories, in the broadest selection of designs anywhere. Handmade in NYC.
Charlie Killian, PGA
Sales Representative - GA, NC, SC, TN, & VA
charlie@cykgolf.com
919-455-6698
Fire Maker Brewing Co.
Calamity Jane
"Official Craft Beer of the Carolinas PGA"
Adam Miller
Regional Sales & Chain Manager - Expansion Focus
amiller@firebev.com
770.714.9199
Elliott Hall
CEO/Co-Owner
ehall@firebev.com
404-594-3473
Tyler Armstrong
President
tarmstrong@firebev.com
(678) 410-6939
Flyway Hats
David Goldman
David@flywayhats.com
800 I 847-1110 (HQ INTL)
856 I 488-0202 (HQ domestic)
408 I 595-4903 (cell)
Four County Electric Membership Corporation
Jimmy Smith
910-259-1821
jimmysmith@fourcty.org
Gleezy Dog - The Official Hot Dog Of Golf!
The first premium hot dog company by golfers, for golfers, is here to elevate the golf course experience for players of all calibers and lifestyles. Because whether you’re playing Quail Hollow or hacking up your local muni, a course is only as good as its turn house dogs. So meet us at the turn for a great tasting, double-smoked, all beef with brisket hot dog. Perfectly paired with our signature Carolina Dog Sauce, a tangy* heat that’s sure to add some spice to your swing on the back 9!
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Mitchell Puckett
Co-Founder/Director Golf Relations
Cell - 704-458-1198
mitchell@gleezydog.com
Global Golf Sales
954-252-7188
info@globalgolfsales.com
Scott Jacobs
Account Manager
954-252-7188
sjacobs@globalgolfsales.com
TJ Shuart
Director of Sales
954-552-7646
tj@globalgolfsales.com
Jim Hollis
Sales Representative
803-608-8457
hollisj@msn.com
Glow Vibe Golf
855-438-5481
Darren Waguespack
Owner / CEO
darren@glowvibegolf.com
985-788-1057
Night Golf - 9 or 18 holes
Glow Skills Challenges
Mobile Mini Glow Golf Course - 18 holes indoor/outdoor
GolfProPayments
Andrew Reeves, PGA
Managing Director, Golf Industry
andrew@golfpropayments.com
470-375-9041
Colin Grant, PGA
National Account Manager
colin@golfpropayments.com
470-361-1179
Golf Sign and Design
Thomas Eubank
Owner and Operator
tom@golfsignco.com
404-944-9988
Tripp Story
Regional Sales Manager
Trip@golfsignco.com
Greensboro NC Convention & Visitors Bureau
Henri Fourrier
336-335-1565
hfourrier@VisitGreensboroNC.com
Brian Ambuehl
336-335-1581
bambuehl@VisitGreensboroNC.com
GN Collection
Chris Alcocer
Territory Representative-Eastern NC & Greater Myrtle Beach
chris@calgolfsales.com
(951) 972-6549
Russell Radel
Sales Representative - Western NC including Greater Charlotte & SC excluding Myrtle Beach
radelgolf@gmail.com
(864) 419-3263
GT Golf Supplies
Ryan Mooney
Division Manager - SC
843-277-6956
ryan@ggolf.com
Kris Niemi
Sales Representative - SC
843-327-3232
krisniemi75@gmail.com
Gary Hobgood
Sales Representative - NC
garyhobgood2016@gmail.com
Harlestons
Southeast Sales Representative
843-441-2489
scott@harlestons.com
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
Brooks Robinson
General Manager
brrobinson@cherokee.harrahs.com
Stacy Pegg
Property Sales Manager
stpegg@harrahs.com
Heritage Classic Foundation
Steve Wilmot
President & Tournament Director
843-671-2448 x1229
steve@heritageclassicfoundation.com
Heritage Creations USA
Darin Little
Sales Representative - NC & SC
dlittle.golf@gmail.com
704-617-5359
Andy Heffner
Vice President
727-266-7527
andyh@heritagecreationsusa.com
Hole-In-One U.S.A.
800-383-7273
Amy Grogan
Customer Sales Manager
amy.grogan@hiousa.com
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Isaacson Isaacson Sheridan & Fountain LLP
Marc Isaacson
Partner
marc@isaacsonsheridan.com
336-609-5134
Jani-King
800-JANIKING
Robbie Lewis
Owner, Jani-King - Charlotte
robbie.lewis@janikingofcharlotte.com
704-782-5464
Johnnie-O
Greg Fickler, PGA
Sales Representative
502-741-5198
gfickler@gmail.com
Justin Livonius
704-407-2563
justinlivonius@hotmail.com
Kirk & Matz
Justin Matz
704-489-8490
jmatz@kirk-matz.com
Justin Livonius
704-407-2563
justinlivonius@hotmail.com
L2 Brands
Shannen Murphy
Vice President Golf Sales
smurphy@l2brands.com
Greg Fickler, PGA
Sales Representative
502-741-5198
gfickler@gmail.com
Levelwear
Phyllis Wells
Sales Representative
215-272-2638
phyllisawells@gmail.com
Brooke Swaim
Sales Representative
910-308-4049
bfswaim@gmail.com
Maui Jim
Kyle Walden
Account Executive - Golf & Tennis
kyle.walden@kering.com
(720) 660-8220
Next Round
Josh Genovese
Business Development Manager
Carolinas Contact
jgenovese@nextround.com
540-236-4888
Nightingale's Nursing & Attendants
Tom Kasler
Executive VP & CFO
tom.kasler@nightingalesnursing.net
O'Connor Headwear
Bert Atkinson
President
batkinson@occaps.com
843-762-7600
Scott Perry
National Sales Manager
scott@pdpsales.com
704-575-4464
Pearce Bespoke Charlotte
Kyle Quinn, PGA
Custom Clothier
kquinn@pearcebespoke.com
(504)-261-9136
Ward Carson
Owner - Pearce Bespoke Charlotte, NC
wcarson@pearcebespoke.com
704-981-0063
Ping
800-474-6434
Michael Hopey
Sales Representative - North & South Carolina
704-877-0277
michaelh@ping.com
Kerrie Ulrich
Sales Representative - North Carolina
563-370-8476
kerrieu@ping.com
Brad Cordle
Sales Representative - South Carolina
843-312-5405
bradc@ping.com
Range Servant
Doug Reynolds
Regional Sales Manager - Southeast US
doug.reynolds@rangeservant.com
770 609-4581
Relay
Elle Ferebee
Senior Account Executive
eferebee@relaypro.com
Isaac Bennett
Sales Development Representative
ibennett@relaypro.com
Brittany Nelson
Manager, Marketing Campaigns
bnelson@relaypro.com
m: 919-520-6229
SCNS Sports Foods
Sheila Barnard
National Sales Manager
888-638-8686
sheila@golfenergybar.com
Sandbagger
Mike Tasevski - Chief Marketing Officer
mike.tasevski@sandbagger.com
Steve Zmudczynski - Chief Commercial Officer
Steve.Zmudczynski@bevvy.ca
Signature Golf
"Preferred Travel Provider of the Carolinas PGA"
info@signaturegolf.com
Craig Hamet, PGA
Vice President / Partner
craig@signaturegolf.com
239-444-4203
Matthew Barnes, PGA
Regional Director
matthewbarnes@signaturegolf.com
904-466-8639
Southern Tide
Reid Howard
Sales Representative - Golf: NC/SC
864-909-9842
rhoward@southerntide.com
Srixon / Cleveland Golf / Asics
Tony Sylvester
Territory Manager – Charlotte / Raleigh / Eastern NC
tonysylvester@clevelandgolf.com
657-237-4340
Heath Bradley
Territory Manager - Western NC & SC
heathbradley@clevelandgolf.com
864-431-2167
Ken Rohlman
Territory Manager - Pinehurst/ Coastal NC / Myrtle Beach
kenrohlman@clevelandgolf.com
843-712-6648
Clayton Garland
Southeast Regional Manager
ClaytonGarland@clevelandgolf.com
919-441-0092
Shane Calvert
Territory Manager – Columbia / Charleston / Hilton Head
shanecalvert@clevelandgolf.com
864-494-6069
srixon.com
clevelandgolf.com
xxiousa.com
Sterling Cut Glass
Hayley Hill
National Accounts Manager
hhill@sterlingcutglass.com
Virginia Forbis
Sales Representative
vgforbis@gmail.com
910-574-0502
Synergy Systems & Solutions
"The Preferred Document Solutions Provider of the Carolinas PGA"
Nikolai Williams
President
nikolai@mysynergyss.com
Taylor Holt
Business Development Manager
taylor.holt@mysynergyss.com
Tifosi Optics
Joe & Elizabeth Earley
Owners
rick@tifosioptics.com
elizabeth@tifosioptics.com
706-310-0996
Alex Brookshire
Sales Representative
jabjr8430@yahoo.com
704-401-8830
Troy Meeks Mortgage Team
Troy Meeks
Loan Officer | NMLS 117379
tmeeks@1asmc.com
704.905.5761
TRUE Linkswear
Cam White
Representative - South Carolina
cam.white@truelinkswear.com
772-539-1882
Cole Hinson
Representative - North Carolina
Cole.hinson@truelinkswear.com
202-899-0153
Unknown Golf
David May
EVP Customer Development
479-236-4112
david.may@unknowngolf.com
Gabrielle Bartlett
Chief of Staff
(479) 845-6374
gabrielle.bartlett@unknowngolf.com
VGM Financial Services
Aaron Meyer
VP-National Relationship Manager, Officer
515.669.5687
ameyer@financediv.com
Vortex Golf
Sawyer Briel
Brand and Communications Manager
1-800-4-VORTEX ext.2398
sbriel@vortexoptics.com
Wilson
Jeff Curtis
Territory Manager - North Carolina
703-598-1241
Jeff.Curtis@wilson.com
John White III
Territory Manager - South Carolina
803-413-9921
john.white@wilson.com
XXIO
Allen Harris
Territory Sales Manager - SC & Western NC
AllenHarris@xxiousa.com
714-920-2654
Annie Lugar
Territory Sales Manager - Eastern NC
AnnieLugar@xxiousa.com
714-787-8353
Yamaha
Tristan Updegraff
District Sales Manager - NC & VA
Tristan_Updegraff@yamaha-motor.com
919-349-9404
Craig Sanford
District Sales Manager - NC
craig_sanford@yamaha-motor.com
615-571-9047
Jared Howard
District Sales Manager - NC
jared_howard@yamaha-motor.com
980-432-0099
National Partners
Corebridge Financial
"Official Life Insurance and Retirement Partner of the PGA of America"
Gallagher
ajg.com/
National Car Rental
nationalcar.com
Pepsi
pepsi.com/en-us
PGA National Resort & Spa
pgaresort.com
PGA Tour
Dollars from the PGA TOUR's partnership with the PGA of America are allocated to many CPGA championships.
pgatour.com
