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
Anderson Ord
Chris Alcocer
Sales Representative - North Carolina
951-972-6549
CHRIS@CALGOLFSALES.COM
Dwight Hansen
Sales Representative - South Carolinas & Georgia
770.842.0896
Dhansen@andersonord.com
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
Events Supported
-2025 Carolinas PGA Fall Chapter Meetings
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
Club Car
Events Supported
-2025 Club Car CPGA Special Awards & Honors Dinner
-2025 CPGA Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort Pro-Am
-2025 Club Car CPGA Pro-Official Championship
-2025 CPGA Professional Championship
Russell Lord
Sales Manager - SE Golf
704-264-9450
russell_lord@clubcar.com
William Bradley
Territory Manager - Central NC
704-723-1119
william.bradley@clubcar.com
Rick Forbis
Territory Manager - Coastal NC & SC
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
CORKCICLE
Greg Fickler, PGA
Sales Representative
502-741-5198
gfickler@gmail.com
JD Mann
SC Sales Representative
919-754-7964
jdmanngolf@gmail.com
Dunning Golf
Events Supported
-2025 Carolinas PGA Pro-Assistant Championship
Chris Alcocer
Territory Representative-North Carolina
chris@calgolfsales.com
(951) 972-6549
Roger Morgan
Sales Representative - South Carolina & Georgia
rpmorgan2222@gmail.com
727-460-7956
ECCO
Shanna Benson
Sales Manager- Independent Sales - Golf
ssie@ecco.com
Kris Niemi
Independent Sales Representative
843-327-3232
krisniemi75@gmail.com<
Evolve Golf
Events Supported
-2025 CPGA Pro-Assistant Championship
-2025 Evolve Golf CPGA Spring Chapter Meetings
-2025 CPGA Pro-Pro Championship
Call Evolve Golf at: 866-614-3158
Max Lerner
Sales Team Manager
max@evolvegolf.com
Spencer Muller
Account Manager
spencer@evolvegolf.com
E-Z-GO
Events Supported
2025 E-Z-GO CPGA Pro-Pro Championship
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!
Order Today
Mitchell Puckett
Co-Founder/Director Golf Relations
Cell - 704-458-1198
mitchell@gleezydog.com
Global Golf Sales
954-252-7188
info@globalgolfsales.com
Steve Sponder
President
954-252-7188
steve@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
Events Supported
-2025 CPGA Fall Chapter Meetings
-2025 CPGA Pro-Pro Championship
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
Events Supported
-2025 CPGA Annual Meeting
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
Events Supported
-2025 Players Championship
Thomas Eubank
Owner and Operator
tom@golfsignco.com
404-944-9988
Greensboro NC Convention & Visitors Bureau
Events Supported
-2025 CPGA Super Show
Henri Fourrier
336-335-1565
hfourrier@VisitGreensboroNC.com
Brian Ambuehl
336-335-1581
bambuehl@VisitGreensboroNC.com
GN Collection
Events Supported
-2025 Carolinas PGA Pro-Assistant Championship
Chris Alcocer
Territory Representative-North Carolina
chris@calgolfsales.com
(951) 972-6549
Roger Morgan
Sales Representative - South Carolina & Georgia
rpmorgan2222@gmail.com
GT Golf Supplies
Events Supported
-2025 South Carolina Open
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
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
Events Supported
-2025 CPGA Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort Pro-Am
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
Events Supported
-2025 CPGA Players Championship
-2025 CPGA Pro-Official Championship
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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Impact Canopy
Rachel Hart
Marketing Manager
951-674-1441 ext. 2049
RachelH@impactcanopy.com
Isaacson Isaacson Sheridan & Fountain LLP
Marc Isaacson
Partner
marc@isaacsonsheridan.com
336-609-5134
Jani-King
Events Supported
-2025 Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort Pro-Am
-2025 CPGA Pro-Official Championship
-2025 North Carolina Open
800-JANIKING
Robbie Lewis
Owner, Jani-King - Charlotte
robbie.lewis@janikingofcharlotte.com
704-782-5464
Johnnie-O
Matt Ferrer
SVP of Sales
matt@johnnie-o.com
Greg Fickler, PGA
Sales Representative
502-741-5198
gfickler@gmail.com
Kris Niemi
Independent Sales Representative
843-327-3232
krisniemi75@gmail.com<
Kirk & Matz
Events Supported
-2025 CPGA Pro-Assistant Championship
-2025 CPGA Assistant Professional Championship
Justin Matz
704-489-8490
jmatz@kirk-matz.com
Justin Livonius
704-407-2563
justinlivonius@hotmail.com
L2 Brands
Events Supported
-2025 2025 CPGA Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort Pro-Am
-2025 CPGA Pro-Official
Greg Fickler, PGA
Sales Representative
502-741-5198
gfickler@gmail.com
Levelwear
Events Supported
2025 - 101st Carolinas Open
Phyllis Wells
Sales Representative
215-272-2638
phyllisawells@gmail.com
Brooke Swaim
Sales Representative
910-308-4049
bfswaim@gmail.com
Legends - Green Grass Retail
Laura Robinson
Vice President Golf Retail
910.964.7044
lrobinson@legends.net
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
Kevin KJ Johnson
Vice President Inventory Acquistion
kjohnson@nextround.com
804-955-0058
Nightingale's Nursing & Attendants
Events Supported
-2025 South Carolina Open
-2025 South Carolina Open PGA REACH Pro-Am
Tom Kasler
Executive VP & CFO
tom.kasler@nightingalesnursing.net
Noteefy
Michael Dwyer
Director, Sales
michaeldwyer@noteefy.app
647-205-3590
Steve Slocum
Senior Account Executive
teven@noteefy.app
703-419-0796
O'Connor Headwear
Events Supported
-2025 South Carolina Open
Bert Atkinson
President
batkinson@occaps.com
843-762-7600
Scott Perry
National Sales Manager
scott@pdpsales.com
704-575-4464
OluKai
Events Supported
-2025 Pro-Pro Championship
Cameron Gadd
Account Executive
cgadd@olukai.com
704-898-6251
@olukai #AnywhereAloha
Par4Success
Will Barlock
Director of Physical Therapy
will@par4success.com
919-377-2084
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
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
RHONE
Events Supported
-2025 Players Championship
Thomas Wilson
Specialty & Golf Account Exec - South
t.wilson@rhone.com
914-357-0279
SCNS Sports Foods
Sheila Barnard
National Sales Manager
888-638-8686
sheila@golfenergybar.com
Signature Golf
"Preferred Travel Provider of the Carolinas PGA"
Events Supported
-2025 CPGA Spring Chapter Meetings
-2025 CPGA Super Show
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
Smart2Move
Tyler Watson, PGA
Director of Sales & Business Development - Americas
tw@smart2move.com
Southern Tide
Events Supported
2025 - CPGA Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort Pro-Am
Reid Howard
Sales Representative - Golf: NC/SC
864-909-9842
rhoward@southerntide.com
Srixon / Cleveland Golf / Asics
Tony Sylvester
Sales Representative - Central & Eastern NC
tonysylvester@clevelandgolf.com
657-237-4340
Heath Bradley
Territory Manager - Western NC & SC
heathbradley@clevelandgolf.com
864-431-2167
Mark Brooks
Sales Representative - Eastern SC
markbrooks@clevelandgolf.com
843-655-9728
Ken Rohlman
Sales Representative- SC
kenrohlman@clevelandgolf.com
843-712-6648
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
Events Supported
2025 - 101st Carolinas Open
Troy Meeks
Loan Officer | NMLS 117379
tmeeks@1asmc.com
704.905.5761
TRUE Linkswear
Events Supported
-2025 CPGA Pro-Official Championship
James Swantko
Sales Representative - NC & SC & GA
james.swantko@truelinkswear.com
513.633.0558
TurfHound
877-377-3100
Brian Golden
Sr. Vice President of Sales and Marketing
btgolden13@gmail.com
301-637-9152
Turtleson
Kris Niemi
Independent Sales Representative
843-327-3232
krisniemi75@gmail.com
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
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
Craig Sanford
Regional Manager - Eastern U.S. Direct Sales
craig_sanford@yamaha-motor.com
615-571-9047
Chris Humble, PGA
Territory Manager - Eastern NC
chris_humble@yamaha-motor.com
919-349-9404
Chris Cissel, PGA
Territory Manager - Western NC & SC
chris_cissel@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
