PGA TOUR Superstore CEO Dick Sullivan named to National Golf Foundation Board

National Golf Foundation Board Elects PGA TOUR Superstore CEO Dick Sullivan

(RELEASE) - The National Golf Foundation has announced the election of Dick Sullivan to the organization’s board of directors. Sullivan is an accomplished executive who possess a wide range of experience serving golfers while helping them enjoy the game through his retail businesses.  A photo of Dick Sullivan is attached.

As the only organization that serves all segments of the business, the NGF maintains what is arguably the most professionally diverse and respected board of directors in the industry, and Sullivan’s appointment only adds to that distinction. The 2016 board is comprised of leaders from prominent industry associations and the equipment, turf maintenance, course management, travel, retail and media sectors.

“We are excited to add Dick to the NGF board,” said Joe Beditz, president & CEO of NGF.  “He brings deep marketing, media and retail knowledge that will help us better serve our members, clients and the industry. I am grateful for his support, and the support of all our directors.”

NGF is best known for the independent and objective research it conducts on behalf of the golf business. The organization also helps companies and golf facilities compete more effectively through the use of NGF’s research, marketing and consulting resources. The board helps guide NGF’s business strategy, prosecute its higher-purpose initiatives and ensures that its research remains the most trusted and relevant in golf.

Sullivan is excited to join the board of NGF, which will celebrate its 80th birthday in 2016.

“NGF is uniquely positioned to help every type of business in our industry,” said Sullivan, president & CEO of PGA TOUR Superstore. “I am excited for the opportunity to contribute to the success of the organization and the business of golf.”

Sullivan joins nine serving members of NGF’s board of directors which includes (in alphabetical order):
- David Abeles, President & CEO, TaylorMade-adidas Golf Company
- Joe Louis Barrow, Jr., CEO, The First Tee (board Vice Chairman)
- Joe Beditz, President & CEO, National Golf Foundation
- Chip Brewer, President & CEO, Callaway Golf (board Chairman)
- Bill Brown, Jr., Group Vice President, The TORO Company (board Secretary/Treasurer)
- Bill Golden, President, Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday
- Peter Hill, Chairman & CEO, Billy Casper Golf
- Sarah Hirshland, Senior Managing Director of Business Affairs, USGA
- Brendan Ripp, Group Publisher - Sports Illustrated Group