Jupiter, FL – National Golf Foundation Chairman and PING President and CEO John K. Solheim announced that Joe Beditz has been elected as NGF’s Executive Chairman, and Greg Nathan, who assumed the title of President earlier this year, will become Chief Executive Officer.
The moves, recently approved by the NGF’s Board of Directors, take effect Jan. 1, 2024.
“Joe has the longest leadership tenure in the organization’s history and has earned the respect of the dozens of industry leaders who have over the years served beside him on the NGF board of directors. We are very glad he’ll continue to work closely with the board and Greg on our strategic plans and programs at NGF,” said Solheim.
As CEO, Nathan will assume responsibility for the overall management of NGF, the trade organization for every golf-related business.
Beditz has held the role of President and CEO at NGF since 1989, positioning the organization as the most trusted source of accurate and objective insights on the state of the game and business of golf.
Greg Nathan, President and CEO
NGF“After 35 years as CEO and 40 years in all with NGF, I thought it would be a good time to pass the baton and step away from the day-to-day operations while continuing to help the organization transition to the next generation of leadership. I am very proud and confident in the team at NGF, and Greg is well prepared to take on his new responsibilities.”
Nathan joined the NGF in 2007 as Vice President following seven years with GOLF Magazine/GOLF.com, preceded by various positions in the N.Y. advertising business. After serving as Chief Business Officer in recent years, Nathan was promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer in June.
“I couldn’t be more excited about the opportunity to build on NGF’s legacy of leadership,” Nathan said. “Joe has been a fantastic steward of the company and I’m grateful for his mentorship. Our team is dedicated to enhancing NGF’s capabilities to help the industry and the companies that operate in this amazing business.”
During his NGF 17-year tenure, Nathan has worked with virtually every type of golf business, helping with strategies supported by data, deep category knowledge and his broad network. In addition to overseeing the NGF’s best-in-class direct-to-consumer and business-to-facility products and services, Nathan recently spearheaded the creation of NGF’s digital marketing agency as a further benefit to the organization’s members and clients.
About the NGF
Founded in 1936, the National Golf Foundation is a dynamic membership organization supported and trusted by thousands of golf related businesses and individuals who rely on NGF to provide the most up-to-date, accurate and objective insights on the state of the game and business of golf. It is the only trade association for everyone in the golf business, advocating for growth by educating and connecting its members.
NGF is also the leading marketing services provider in golf, leveraging a database of 2.5 million golfers and the industry’s most comprehensive worldwide database of golf facilities. Additionally, NGF’s research arm works with individual companies to help them better understand their markets and grow their businesses. The organization’s 501(c)3 education division is currently focused on improving the onboarding of new and returning adult golfers.
Contact:
Erik Matuszewski
National Golf Foundation
Editorial Director
(561) 354-1637
(609) 577-0652
erikm@ngf.org
