Charleston, S.C. — Golf Business LIVE, the official webcast of the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) covering the top stories and emerging headlines across the golf industry, announces Evan Roosevelt, co-founder and managing partner of Old Tom Capital, as the special guest on the upcoming August 14 episode.
Roosevelt will join Golf Business LIVE co-hosts Jay Karen, CEO of the NGCOA, and Don Rea, PGA of America President and owner of Augusta Ranch Golf Club in Mesa, Ariz., to share investor-level insight regarding where capital is flowing, what innovations are shaping the future and how course owners can stay ahead. He will dive into opportunities, risks and transformation happening across the golf ecosystem, sharing trends shaping demand, technology and consumer behavior in golf.
“We’re really looking forward to the conversation with Evan and tackling specific points around strategic investment and innovation in the future of the golf industry, a broad topic but one of utmost importance,” says Karen. “Evan’s unique vantage point from Old Tom Capital, especially concerning investment trends and innovative strategies, is precisely the kind of crucial insight our audience of course owners and industry professionals need to navigate the evolving landscape of golf.”
A former startup growth executive and advisor who has built and scaled multiple early stage startups, Roosevelt notably contributed to Random Golf Club, a thriving content-to-commerce community company in golf, and was a significant contributor to Old Tom Ventures’ early-stage golf startup investments. Roosevelt also advises early-stage companies on brand building, marketing and early-stage fundraising, and is a personal angel investor in many early-stage consumer startups. His experience extends to strategic consulting both within and outside the golf industry.
Old Tom Capital is the leading investment firm entirely focused on the golf industry. The team comprises entrepreneurs turned investors who understand the challenges of building a company firsthand because they have been there themselves. They are dedicated to leveraging their experience and resources to support entrepreneurs, committing to guide and empower golf companies to reach their full potential.
The organization’s vision is to harness untapped potential within the golf industry by offering emerging golf companies more than just capital. They provide strategic partnerships and industry expertise, establishing themselves as the most active and strategic investment group in golf.
“Golf Business LIVE is all about bringing the most relevant and forward-thinking conversations to the forefront,” adds Karen. “Evan’s deep involvement in strategic capital deployment and his vision for harnessing untapped potential in golf perfectly aligns with our mission to help the industry thrive.”
This episode of Golf Business LIVE will provide an unparalleled opportunity for industry professionals to gain a deeper understanding of the financial and technological forces driving the golf market. Click this link to tune in on Thursday, August 14, at 10:00 a.m. ET. To access past episodes of Golf Business LIVE, click here.
ABOUT THE NATIONAL GOLF COURSE OWNERS ASSOCIATION
The NGCOA is the leading authority on the business of golf course ownership and management. The association represents and promotes the interests of golf courses as the principal businesses and economic assets of the game of golf. The not-for-profit organization is the only trade association dedicated exclusively to golf course owners and operators. Through advocacy, education and information resources, purchasing programs and networking opportunities, the NGCOA helps golf course owners and operators run more successful businesses. For more information or to join, visit ngcoa.org or call 800-933-4262.
MEDIA CONTACT
Renée Flowers, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications, NGCOA, rflowers@ngcoa.org