(LUTZ, Fla.) – International Club Suppliers (ICS) – the sales and marketing arm for entegra Procurement Services (entegra) in the club and resort channel – has extended its partnership and agreed to a new three-year contract with OB Sports Golf Management.
Founded in 1972, OB Sports manages more than 60 golf courses across 15 states. Its portfolio includes standout resorts, daily-fee courses and private clubs like Tetherow (OR), ASU Karsten Golf Course (AZ), Gamble Sands (WA), Papago Golf Course (AZ) and Colorado National Golf Club.
They are among more than 3,000 ICS-affiliated golf facilities nationwide realizing F&B savings between 5 and 15% through the entegra Program. Dairy, produce, dry goods, meat, cleaning supplies, paper products, flatware, glassware, tables and chairs are just some of the items available at very competitive prices via negotiated manufacturer agreements.
Complementing this selection are non-food-related items like office supplies, uniforms, and HVAC and plumbing supplies. Services, equipment and supply vendors such as Edward Don, Grainger, Alsco and Airgas offer additional savings beyond the scope of food and beverage.
“As a proud ICS partner since 2009, we are extremely pleased with the entegra partnership and our contract extension,” says Mike Conner, Senior VP of Operations, OB Sports. “Our ability to leverage entegra’s $6 billion plus annual buying power is a competitive advantage that our clients reap the benefits of.”
“The OB Sports course portfolio enjoys not only the savings impact of our manufacturer agreements, but the service and support from our trusted distribution partners like Sysco,” says David Hamilton, Vice President of National Accounts, ICS. “We’re honored to include Mike and the entire OB Sports team among our most supportive partners.”
Entegra’s “Product Match Tool,” launched last year, is the company’s latest innovation. Updated monthly and available to ICS accounts at www.entegraps.com, it helps customers maximize savings and efficiency by comparing prices for products a facility already purchases to those for entegra-contracted goods.
Beyond golf, ICS satisfies F&B supply needs for thousands of additional facilities nationwide like hotels, private clubs, resorts, camps, casinos and ski facilities.
For more information about ICS: www.intlclubsuppliers.com / 813.994.4680.
About OB Sports
OB Sports Golf Management is a diversified, golf-oriented company with a long history of success in the golf industry. OB Sports currently manages over 60 premier golf courses and country clubs throughout the United States. Known for its comprehensive and personalized services since 1972, OB Sports has become widely acclaimed as the leader in boutique-style golf course management. For more information about OB Sports Golf Management, visit www.obsports.com, call 480-948-1300, become a Fan of OB Sports on Facebook a twww.facebook.com/obsports, follow OB Sports on Twitter: www.twitter.com/OBSportsGolf, or visit the OB Sports You Tube channel at www.youtube.com/obsportsgolf.
About entegra Procurement Services
Entegra Procurement Services, LLC (www.entegraps.com/public/main_public.aspx) is part of a global purchasing network that provides procurement services to more than 17,000 customers in North America. Its team of more than 100 procurement specialists purchases over $6 billion annually in food and supplies in the U.S. alone.
About International Club Suppliers (ICS)
Founded in 2002, ICS (www.intlclubsuppliers.com, 813.994.4680) realizes exceptional savings on food and related supplies for more than 3.000 golf facilities across the United States. Offering an inventory of 5,000 to 7,000 premium-branded products, ICS works with many of the leading golf course management companies and clubs, including Billy Casper Golf, Troon, American Golf, Landscapes Golf, Desert Mountain Club (AZ) and Sandia Resort (NM).
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