NORTHBROOK, Ill. – KemperSports, a leading golf, sports, and hospitality company, announced today that Dave Groelle, a 25+-year KemperSports veteran, will serve as the company’s National Agronomist. Dave is the latest promotion in a series of new appointments to support KemperSports’ rapid growth – including the acquisition of Touchstone Golf that was announced earlier in the year.
In this role, Dave will leverage his broad expertise in modern agronomic practices, environmental sensitivity, and track record of developing great superintendents to lead the support of KemperSports’ agronomic teams and key development projects.
“Dave’s experience is second to none, but it’s the way he can communicate and coach that make Dave such a strong fit as our National Agronomist,” said KemperSports CEO Steve Skinner. “Golf course conditions are a critical success factor at all of our courses and we are confident that Dave will help ensure best in class conditions throughout the portfolio.”
Dave began his career with KemperSports as Assistant Superintendent at Kemper Lakes, then played a key role in the construction and grow-in of The Glen Club before arriving at Royal Melbourne in 2000. Over the course of 25 years at Royal Melbourne, he has been a beloved presence for the members and Club and has helped elevate this private golf course to one of the premier playing surfaces in Chicagoland. In recent years, Dave has also served as a regional agronomist and has provided invaluable support for several of KemperSports’ high-profile renovation and development projects, including Tepetonka, The Glen Club, Winnetka Golf Club, Cantigny Golf, and The Evans at Canal Shores.
“I am thrilled to expand my role within KemperSports,” said Groelle. “Being able to utilize more than 25 years of experience to lead initiatives that support the development and success of our talented golf course superintendents across the portfolio is exciting.”
In this role, Dave will also lead KemperSports Green to a Tee – KemperSports’ environmental initiative that delivers planet-friendly practices in habitat management, water and fuel conservation, energy usage, and recycling.
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KemperSports is a leading sports, entertainment and hospitality company that delivers operational excellence in property and experience management. Headquartered in Chicago with regional offices throughout the U.S., KemperSports manages more than 210 golf courses, private clubs, sports venues, and destination resorts nationwide. It has more golf properties named among the top 100 U.S. public and resort courses as rated by GOLF Magazine, Golf Digest and Golfweek than any other management company. For more information about KemperSports, visit www.kempersports.com.
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