Apex, NC – July 13, 2026 – Golf Business Network (GBN) is proud to announce the release of a new episode of the GBN University Podcast, spotlighting the business of custom event gifting in private clubs. The episode is hosted by Taylor Ramiz, Merchandiser at Manasquan River Golf Club, who welcomes Benjamin Maloy, founder and CEO of Evolve Golf, one of GBN’s vendor partners, for a conversation on elevating the member and guest gifting experience.
During the episode, Maloy traces Evolve Golf’s twenty-year evolution from a compostable golf tee maker into a full custom-works studio, and discusses why member expectations around tee gifts and trophies have risen sharply in recent years. He and Ramiz dig into the role of advance planning and clear communication in delivering successful custom pieces, sharing practical guidance on lead times, budget transparency, and how clubs can avoid common gifting missteps.
The conversation also explores how clubs can move beyond simply placing a logo on an item to create gifts and trophies that reflect a club’s identity and history, the shifting trend away from traditional crystal awards toward custom hardwood and mixed-material pieces, and what makes a long-term vendor partnership succeed. Maloy closes with a look at Evolve Golf’s continued growth, including a recent acquisition and planned expansion of its Wilmington, North Carolina headquarters.
The episode offers practical, actionable insight for merchandisers, head professionals, and directors of golf looking to build stronger vendor partnerships and create more meaningful gifting experiences for their membership.
For More Information
- Click here to listen to the episode—“Elevating Custom Event Gifting”
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- Click here if you are a golf industry professional interested in participating in the podcast.
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About Evolve Golf:
Based in Wilmington, NC, Evolve Golf is dedicated to making high quality golf essentials and tournament gifts with a focus on performance, sustainability, and craftsmanship. Proudly offering GBN Members our best pricing since 2008.