“We are committed to creating a vibrant Travis Pointe community that will thrive for the next 50 years,” said Joe Golden, President of the Board of Directors. “These renovations are a testament to our members’ support and dedication, ensuring a lasting legacy for future generations. With these enhancements, Travis Pointe, more than ever, will have this gravitational effect where people in the community look at the club as their favorite golf course, favorite place to dine with family and friends and the place they are proud to build lasting memories in for many, many years.”

“Golf is one of the largest participation sports in the country, serving as a lifestyle for tens of millions who play, purchase, travel, and engage with the game in a growing number of ways,” said NGF President and CEO Greg Nathan. “Our goal in producing the NGF Top 100 Businesses in Golf is to highlight the incredible size and scope of the industry by recognizing those who make golf the greatest game in the world. We want to celebrate many of the brands that are so well-known to golfers, along with a host of other innovative and impactful companies that contribute to a game with an annual economic impact of more than $100 billion in the U.S.”

“What the ownership team has done with Sugarbush and The Captain's Club, as first-time sole owners and operators is truly exceptional. They’ve made substantial capital improvements at each property and their vision and passion for providing a top-tier experience for all their patrons are visible in every detail,” said Doug Hellman, Chief Development Officer for Bobby Jones Links.

“I love the golf business and growing the sport,” says Escamilla, who is based in Myrtle Beach, S.C. “I like to see clubs truly maximize their potential. It is all part of growing the game.”

“To take a property from an underutilized, virtual afterthought in the local golf market to a prototype of how public golf courses everywhere should function and serve their surrounding communities is just incredible,” said BJL Founding Partner Steve Willy. “The programming there has galvanized a community, brought more people into golf, and the clubhouse, course and practice facilities are genuinely a desirable and fun place to spend time. No matter how many lunch and dinner meetings we have in Boone’s restaurant, it’s still exhilarating and humbling to walk into the Murray Golf House and appreciate the splendor of it all, how far this place has come, and what it now means to so many golfers in Atlanta.”

“With BJL at the helm, Forest Hills will have more resources, expertise, cost savings, and systems than before,” said Whitney Crouse, Co-Founder of Bobby Jones Links, the company that manages the property. “The dining experience and the club’s social media presence will also improve considerably. Forest Hills is already a fun, scenic, and historic course that generations have enjoyed. It’s Augusta's best and busiest daily fee course.”

“Being named a Golf Digest Best Young Teacher for the second consecutive time is just an incredible honor,” says Kuiper. “To see all the names on the list, it's inspiring to be part of that next wave of top teachers and it's great that this list keeps growing and recognizing really good, talented teachers coming up through the ranks.

“The GMIT program is enlightening and very organized in what it reveals about what it takes to fill the role of a General Manager," Gault said. "It was so impressive to see Josh Deal walk through what he does in his role as GM at Bobby Jones Golf Course and I was inspired by the way he manages that property as a young professional, keeping things on trend and empowering his team to excel in their roles. GMIT is an incredible opportunity, and we’re very fortunate to be part of Bobby Jones Links, where our accomplishments and motivations are recognized, and we get the opportunity to grow in and beyond our roles. Being a part of GMIT has given me a deeper appreciation for what effective leaders do well and how the various departments within a club work together.”

“I am thrilled to be a part of this initiative. Growing the game and making it accessible to everyone is something I am deeply passionate about. This league is a fantastic way to introduce new players to the sport while also providing a fun and competitive environment for experienced golfers.”

“Ken Mangum is one of the most respected agronomists and golf course superintendents in the business, so we are very pleased and honored he has agreed to make his services available to the three-dozen-plus BJL-managed clubs,” said BJL Founding Partner Steve Willy. “We’re excited about the things we can accomplish with Ken involved in raising the standards and taking opportunities to raise the quality of the golf courses that need his expert touch in providing a finer product for our clients.”

“I love working with Bobby Jones Links because the company puts so much emphasis on its associates,” says Whitlock. “I'm motivated to move the culinary programs forward because BJL moves all of their people forward. Anybody wanting to succeed within the company can do it, and the company will give you the tools to grow, because we want to grow as a collective company and succeed.”