Brookfield, WI – November 10, 2016 – On the heels of a new partnership agreement with CBS Sports Digital, a division of CBS Interactive, Golf Pipeline announced Wednesday that it has hired Gene Pizzolato as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Pizzolato will assume the role effective immediately, and current Golf Pipeline President and CEO, Brian Wroblewski, has been appointed Chairman of the Board.
A seasoned sports and media executive, Pizzolato returns to the golf industry where he previously was part of the launch team of the Golf Channel. While at Golf Channel, he held leadership and strategic positions including concurrently serving as Chief Revenue Officer, Chief Marketing and Chief Operating Officer of Golf Channel New Media Group which included GolfNow. He was named one of Golf Inc.’s “Most Powerful People in Golf” in 2010 and 2011. Following his tenure at the Golf Channel, Pizzolato led Gannett Broadcasting’s Olympic effort for the 2012 London games, and later served as a Divisional President of Cox Media Group with a focus on digital media.
“This is an exciting time for the golf industry”, said Pizzolato. “Looking ahead, technology will continue to drive the growth of social media, digital content promotion, and online tee times. With Golf Pipeline’s unique platform that enhances a golfer’s enjoyment of the game and connects their entire golf life, the company is in a great position to help create the future of golf. I am looking forward to leading the company while supporting the golf industry with new revenue opportunities.”
“Golf Pipeline’s performance-based offer to the golf course owner, suite of golfer features and ongoing support from CBS Sports Digital will be a powerful combination for golf course operators and their overall revenue strategy”, continued Pizzolato. “I am thrilled to be returning to the golf industry and look forward to working with all of Golf Pipeline’s current and future partners.”
“There is no one better to lead Golf Pipeline at this stage of our company’s growth,” commented Brian Wroblewski, Founder and Chairman. “Gene comes to Golf Pipeline with knowledge on all sides of the golf industry, a passion for golf course operators, and a strong background of building brands and products. His experience in digital advertising and promotion, along with his vast experience in the broadcast media space, is vital as we work alongside CBS Sports Digital to write the next chapter of Golf Pipeline.”
About Golf Pipeline
Golf Pipeline was created in 2012 to become a destination for golfers to book tee times, invite their friends to join a tee time, track their golf scores, and establish a USGA-complaint golf handicap. Over the past four years, Golf Pipeline has become the third-largest network of available golf course tee times, serving over 1,100 golf courses, and recently announced a partnership with CBS Sports Digital, a division of CBS Interactive.
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